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 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'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.
The Gen Z Content Creator Industry
How Gen Z is Reimagining Human Resources and Workplace Environments
Discover how Gen Z is revolutionizing human resources and workplace dynamics in this episode featuring HR expert, Traci Chernoff. Learn the truth about HR, workplace flexibility, and how the newest generation is reshaping professional environments.
For Gen Z employees, HR professionals, managers, and anyone interested in the evolving workplace, this episode offers insights into creating more meaningful, human-centered work experiences. We explore:
The misconceptions of HR in the workplace
Why traditional workplace models are changing
How Gen Z challenges and improves workplace culture
Strategies for effective cross-generational communication
Ways Gen Z professionals can best leverage human resource partnerships
Managing Gen Z Early Career Talent
Are you struggling to retain your interns and early career employees? This episode features a conversation with Parker Pell, co-founder of Abode HR. Parker shares practical tips on how to effectively manage Gen Z talent and create a workplace that fosters loyalty and long-term engagement. Discover strategies to attract top talent, provide meaningful development opportunities, and build a positive company culture that resonates with Generation Z.