How Gen Z is Rethinking and Preparing for Retirement

How Gen Z is Rethinking and Preparing for Retirement

What if the secret to a fulfilling life isn’t about when you stop working, but how you choose to keep going?

In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan talks with Noah Sheidlower, economy reporter at Business Insider, who’s been documenting the lives of Americans working well into their 70s, 80s, and even 90s. From big-box retail clerks to 80-year-old construction workers, these stories reveal the financial realities, purpose, and personal choice behind working later in life.

They explore why retirement is no longer one-size-fits-all, the role of purpose in healthy aging, lessons from older generations, and how Gen Z is approaching money and life milestones differently.

Whether you’re early in your career or decades in, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what work — and living well — can look like at any age.

Gen Z is Getting Off Screens and Connecting IRL

Gen Z is Getting Off Screens and Connecting IRL

Gen Z is done with digital overload and they’re showing up offline instead. In this episode, Meghan talks with Andrew Roth, founder of dcdx and Offline, about how young people are building trust and community through real-world gatherings. They explore the rise of fourth spaces, the fall of online-only influence, and what brands need to know to connect authentically with Gen Z in real life.

Gen Z and the Grannycore Trend

Gen Z and the Grannycore Trend

Gen Z is swapping screen time for slow time and reviving hobbies like Mahjong, knitting, and baking in the process. In this episode, Meghan Grace chats with Eventbrite’s Roseli Ilano about the rise of Grannycore, why these hands-on pastimes are trending, and how they’re helping build stronger, offline communities. With fresh data and cultural insight, this conversation offers a cozy, meaningful look at how younger generations are redefining connection.

Gen Z & the Freelancer Marketplace

Gen Z & the Freelancer Marketplace

Gen Z is flipping the script on what it means to build a successful career. In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace is joined by Dr. Gabby Burlacu, Senior Research Manager at Upwork, to unpack why the traditional 9-to-5 model is losing its grip—and how portfolio careers, freelancing, and AI skills are shaping the new norm for Gen Z professionals.

Gabby shares key insights from the 2025 Future Workforce Index, including why over half of Gen Z’s skilled knowledge workers are already freelancing and how control, flexibility, and meaningful work are driving this shift. Meghan and Gabby also explore how traditional employers can rethink management and engagement strategies to meet the expectations of a generation that values autonomy and growth.

A New Era of Leadership

A New Era of Leadership

When We’re in Charge: Amanda Litman on Gen Z & Millennial Leadership

Meghan Grace sits down with Run for Something co-founder Amanda Litman to explore how Gen Z and Millennials are redefining leadership—prioritizing boundaries, transparency, and purpose. They dig into why Gen Z’s boldness isn’t a flaw—it’s the future. And, how anyone, regardless of title, can lead with intention. 

Gen Z Gathering and Events

Gen Z Gathering and Events

What happens when a generation raised on digital connection starts craving real-world relationships? In this episode of #GenZ, Meghan Grace sits down with Alexis Benveniste, writer and trends expert at Eventbrite, to explore the powerful shift happening in how Gen Z gathers.

Drawing from Eventbrite’s latest research, Alexis unpacks why young adults are trading screen time for shared experiences and how they’re turning niche online interests into vibrant in-person communities. From “fourth spaces” to sober-curious socials, this conversation reveals what’s fueling Gen Z’s desire for depth, authenticity, and intention in how they connect.

Gen Z’s Empowered Approach to Using AI

Gen Z’s Empowered Approach to Using AI

In this episode, Meghan Grace is joined by Claire Brady (Philbrook), higher ed leader and AI strategist, to explore how Gen Z can move beyond experimenting with AI to using it with purpose and integrity. They unpack how to stay grounded in humanity while embracing innovation, and why Gen Z’s authenticity and critical thinking make them uniquely prepared to lead in an AI-driven world.

Claire shares favorite tools, real-world use cases, and essential questions every Gen Z (and their mentors) should be asking. Whether you’re an educator, student, or just curious about AI, this one’s for you.

Gen Z's Landscape of Romance and Dating

Gen Z's Landscape of Romance and Dating

Why does dating feel harder than ever for Gen Z? This episode features a conversation with sociologist and researcher Kelsey Eyre Hammond from the American Enterprise Institute’s Survey Center on American Life to explore new data from their latest report: The State of American Romance. We break down what’s fueling Gen Z’s “romantic recession”—from the rise of dating apps and shifting gender norms to political polarization and digital disconnection.

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