Rated Gen Z
Rated Gen Z: Where Real Talks Get Real
Forget polished interviews and surface-level chats. This is the podcast that cracks open the Gen Z experience—unscripted, unapologetic, and unfiltered.
Each episode dives deep into the minds of 18-24-year-olds, exploring their dreams, struggles, and perspectives that most people never hear. We're diving into the chaos that defines a generation everyone talks about but nobody actually listens to. Think less interview, more uncensored confessional.
This isn't just a podcast. This is a generation speaking.
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Episodes
43 episodes
From a Town of 4,000 to UC Berkeley: Kiki Whitman on the Rural Opportunity Gap & Building OPAL
Kiki Whitman grew up in a rural town of 4,000 people near Bakersfield, California — where the median household income is $26,000 a year and most kids have never heard the words "dual enrollment." She made it to UC Berkeley. And now she's buildi...
Finance, Film & Finding Yourself: Tavian on Graduation, Growth & Who You're Becoming!
Freshman year at UCLA, Tavian spent his weekends alone in the dorms. By senior year, 58 people showed up to celebrate his birthday.What happened in between is the story of this episode.Tavian just graduated from UCLA and is headin...
Making People Smile: How Bryce Found His Calling in Theater
Bryce Foyabo was in a middle school play when it happened — he made the audience smile, and he felt it. That was the moment he knew.Now 23 and studying theater arts at Cal State Dominguez Hills, Bryce is doing the work to turn that feeli...
From Loss to Leadership: Danielle on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health at UCLA
Danielle just graduated from UCLA's nursing program, with her sights set on becoming a psychiatric nurse. But her path into mental health work became deeply personal last year, when she lost her best friend to suicide — someone who was deeply l...
I Used to Be That Guy: How Sean Escaped Red Pill & Toxic Alpha Male Culture
Sean is back. You might remember him from last year's episode.Sean has been vocal about red pill culture and toxic masculinity, and in this episode he gets completely honest about it. He was that guy. The one who bought into the alpha ma...
Art, Apps & Authenticity: Gen Z’s Big Canvas
This week on Rated Gen Z, Raquel sits down with 18-year-old changemaker Siri, founder of SmilesThruArt and recent creator of a web app bringing art therapy to children’s hospitals. Together, they dig into the real impact of art on mental health...
Exploring Spirituality, Science, & Self-Growth: A Conversation with Najuka, Life Coach & Healer
On this episode of Rated Gen Z, Raquel reconnects with Najuka, a 23-year-old healer, life coach, poet, and aspiring novelist based in Mumbai. They discuss Najuka’s unique journey from data analyst to life coach, her experiences helping clients ...
Gen Z Grit: Navigating Pressure, Purpose & College Life
In this episode of Rated Gen Z, host Raquel Host sits down with 19 year old Maliya for an honest and insightful conversation about growing up, navigating academic and social pressures, and finding your path in today’s world. Maliya shares her j...
Season 2 E2 : Finding Your Voice and Building Your Brand: A Gen Z Journey with Harshini
In this insightful episode of Rated Gen Z, Raquel sits down with Harshini—an 18-year-old changemaker who’s already deeply involved in community work, personal branding, and even preparing to launch her own podcast. The conversation dives into t...
Season 2 EP1 Turning 18: From Pistachio Cake to FDA Testimony with Anvita
Season 2 kicks off with Anvita, who's graduated from Raq the Boat to Rated Gen Z by turning 18. We're covering the important stuff: her new baking obsession (pistachio cake included), what it's like speaking at FDA meetings about pediatric heal...
E33: Marching Forward: Acceptance, Allstate Choir & Navigating Trans Teenhood
In this episode, you’ll meet Pepper, an 18-year-old with a love for planes, a flair for music, and a thoughtful take on navigating young adulthood today. Pepper talks candidly about the realities of college applications, the highs and lows of p...
E32: Empowering Hope: Gen Z's Global Impact & Entrepreneurship Journey
In episode 32 of Rated Gen Z, we're diving deep into the power of youth-driven change with special guest Taylor Thigpen. From starting a thriving houseplant business at 14 to launching nonprofit initiatives that bridge cultures between American...
E31: The Paradox Generation: Why We're Told to Be Unique But Judged by Numbers
In this episode, we chat with Megumi, a Northwestern University student athlete who's got some real talk about what it's like to be Gen Z right now. She opens up about her work with the Evanston Special Olympics and how it changed her view on w...
E30: Mic Drop Moments: Podcasting, Passion & Personal Growth
In this episode, we kick it with Ryan, a young creative powerhouse who's crushing it in the world of content creation, podcasting, and business strategy. Ryan spills the tea on his journey from existential crisis at 19 to building a multi-facet...
E29: The AI Generation: Insights on Tech, Love & Personal Growth
In this episode, we hang out with Swetha, a 22-year-old entrepreneur fresh out of UT Austin who's shaking things up in the world of AI and student empowerment. She's all about getting students AI-powered and ready to take on the future. But it'...
E28: From LSU to Love Island: A Gen Z Perspective on Life & Love
In this episode, we catch up with Joshua Jones, a marketing student at LSU who's back to spill the tea on his college life and Gen Z experiences. Joshua's got some exciting news - he's part of my upcoming documentary that's all about giving you...
E27: Breaking Labels: How One Gen Z Survivor Rewrote Her Story
In this inspiring episode, we connect with Vanessa Rosalie, a 22-year-old former foster youth who's turning her challenging past into a powerful force for change. Vanessa pulls back the curtain on her 13-year journey through the foster care sys...
E26: Beyond the Feed: Creating Community Through Mental Health Advocacy
In this illuminating episode, we chat with Lachelle, a 20-year-old marketing intern at the DMAX Foundation who's making waves in mental health awareness. She spills the tea on what it's really like to balance college life, social media, and emo...
E25: Gen Z vs. Human Trafficking: One Teen's Global Fight
In this eye-opening episode, we chat with Josh Eckstein, an 18-year-old high school senior who's making waves in the fight against human trafficking. Josh breaks down what trafficking really looks like today, busting myths and showing us it's n...
E24: From Burden to Pride: A Young Caregiver's Path to Empowerment & Advocacy
In this thought-provoking episode, we chat with Mana, a 26-year-old from Japan who's shaking things up in the world of caregiving. She opens up about her journey taking care of her autistic brother and the real struggles faced by families with ...
E23: Navigating Gen Z Marketing: Mahika's Insights on Business & Social Media
In this engaging episode, we sit down with 24 yr old Mahika, a dynamic young entrepreneur and the founder of Muses, a Gen Z marketing consulting studio. Mahika shares her journey of launching Muses while studying at UC Berkeley, inspired by her...
E22: A Young Innovator's Journey: From Lahore to Global Impact
In this episode, we engage with Rayan, an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Lahore, Pakistan, who shares his journey through the vibrant world of startups and innovation. Ryan opens up about his educational path, highlighting the challenges he over...
E21: The Genzpreneur: Building an Empire from Age 12 in the British Business World
In this international episode, we cross the Atlantic to speak with 21-year-old Gregary, a self-proclaimed "Genzpreneur" who's been building businesses since the remarkable age of 12. From his home in the UK, Gregary shares the fascinating evolu...
E20: Beyond the Gym Bro: How an 18-Year-Old Trainer Is Building Strength Through Service
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ben, an 18-year-old kinesiology student at Michigan State who's already launched his own personal training business while pursuing his dream of becoming the strength and conditioning coach for the New...
E19: Global Z: How a Nigerian Student Found Worldwide Connection Through Digital Community
In this groundbreaking international episode, we welcome 18-year-old Cherish from Nigeria, currently studying in Uganda, as our first guest from the African continent. Despite the geographic distance, her experiences strike a powerful chord of ...