Welcome to the Youth P.O.W.E.R. Podcast, hosted Kirk Berry. As a "Youth Empowerment Educator", Kirk speaks all over the country, teaching others how to empower our youth. This podcast will feature guests that have created programs empowering youth in their communities and highlight those that are doing a phenomenal job connecting with this generation. Kirk will share concepts from his book "5 Powerful Tips for Motivating Youth" as a way to help others who desire to connect with the youth in their lives.
S5 E08: Beyond the Scoreboard: Teaching Values Through Youth Sports
In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, we speak with Geno Abney, founder of AYG Athletics, about his work with youth in Texas. Geno discusses his background and how his experiences led him to create a program that uses basketball to teach values like discipline, teamwork, and leadership. He explains the structure of AYG Athletics, including how often participants meet and the range of activities offered. Geno also shares insights into the challenges and successes of running a youth-focused organization and offers advice for others looking to make a positive impact in their communities.
21 Apr 2025
S5: E07 Let Them Drive: Trusting Youth to Lead with Adam F.C. Fletcher
In this episode of the Youth Power Podcast, host Kirk Berry is joined by Adam F.C. Fletcher—speaker, consultant, and author of Steps to Youth Leadership in Modern Times. Together, they explore what it means to truly empower the adults who work with youth and why stepping back is sometimes the most powerful way to help young people step forward. Adam shares his personal journey from a young theater mentor in North Omaha to a global advocate for youth voice, engagement, and leadership. He introduces his “three-legged stool” model—personal, cultural, and structural engagement—and challenges listeners to stop doing to youth and start doing with them. Packed with stories, insights, and actionable inspiration, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for young people to lead in their own way.
7 Apr 2025
S5: E06 Polishing Pebbles: Empowering Girls for Leadership and Success
Kelly Fair, Founder and Executive Director of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program, joins the program to discuss her organization's mission to help girls become effective communicators at home, school, and in the workplace. She shares the origins of Polished Pebbles, which began with monthly Saturday sessions and has grown to serve over 50 communities in schools each year. The conversation explores their four core programs, including the Every Girl's A CEO initiative that provides career readiness skills and paid work experience, the Pink Hard Hats program introducing girls to careers in construction and trades, and their global mentoring efforts connecting young women across countries. Kelly highlights the critical need for girl-focused mentorship programs, noting that only 1% of philanthropic dollars worldwide go toward programming for women and girls, while explaining how group mentoring creates powerful spaces for girls to find role models and develop their voices.
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