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Leadership Starts Here: Inside Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL)

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0:00
Welcome And Purpose Of The Show
0:27
Today’s Focus: Youth Leadership
1:16
Why HYL Matters For Students And Businesses
2:00
Meet Maya Logsdon And Her Path In
3:10
From Skepticism To Community Appreciation
4:28
Light Bulb Moments: Reframing And Belonging
6:00
Becoming A Senior Board Representative
7:00
Recruiting Sophomores And Finding Confidence
9:10
Communicating With Peers And Public Speaking
10:35
What Parents Should Know About HYL
11:18
Application Deadline And How To Apply
12:00
Fundraising, Business Support, And Making The Ask
13:40
Handling Nos And Building Community Ties
14:45
Growth, Next Steps, And Senior Shoutouts
16:35
Cross-School Friendships And Shared Goals
18:10
Key Takeaways And How To Get Involved
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Leadership Starts Here: Inside Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL)
Feb 24, 2026
Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce

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Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL) helps high school students build real-world confidence, communication skills, and a deeper understanding of the community. In this episode, you’ll hear that impact directly from a student leader.

Doug Jenkins talks with Maya Logsdon, a Senior Board Representative for Hancock Youth Leadership, about what the program is really like, what surprised her most, and why the community component of HYL often becomes the biggest takeaway.

They discuss:

  • Why HYL is more than “leadership skills," and how it changes students’ perspective
  • How students build confidence through communication, connection, and community exposure
  • What Senior Board Reps do behind the scenes (and why it’s a major growth experience)
  • How recruitment works across Hancock County schools, including Findlay High School
  • How local businesses can support HYL through fundraisers and student-led outreach
  • What students need to know about the application process and recommendations

The deadline to apply for the next Hancock Youth Leadership class is February 27, 2026 for current sophomores in Hancock County and Findlay City Schools.

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