"Young Chicago Authors is supposed to exist." - Demetrius Amparan

"There's a difference between an expression of something and actually getting treatment for something." - Dr. Grand McDonald

Listen to Youth Advisory Council member, Becca Anderson interview Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Grand McDonald. The two of them discuss mental health, what it's like to go to therapy, unlearning culturally insensitive practices in the mental health profession, adolescent psychology, and more! host: Rebecca Anderson - rebecca.yac@youngchicagoauthors.org guest: Dr. Grand McDonald - https://grounded-healing.clientsecure.me/ PIAP Theme Song: Becca Anderson Sam Noparstak - sam.yac@youngchicagoauthors.org Audio: Scott Schenke - Scott@youngchicagoauthors.org Executive Producer: Kayla McGhee - Kayla@youngchicagoauthors.org Keep in touch: Visit youngchicagoauthors.org to learn more about the Youth Advisory Council and the organization.

"I never expected to work for a Non-profit that was an arts organization." - Scott Schenke (YCA employee of 17 years)

Scott is currently the longest standing YCA employee, and he's seen the organization through many leadership teams, changes, and poets. Listen in as Musa Reems interviews Scott about what it's like to be a consultant for an arts organization, learning to talk less and listen more, and hopes for the future technological advancements within the organization.

"They call it the Non-profit Hunger Games." - Sara Coral

This episode of 'Poets In A Pod' covers topics surrounding money and artistic NFPs. AJ Saleh has a candid discussion with former YCA Director of Development, Sara Coral. They speak about how collaborative efforts can help reduce the competitive nature of the industry, the weight that capitalism puts on artistic integrity, and more. host: Areej Saleh - @molokhiyamama Producer(s): Semaj Zion - @semajzion Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca Musa Reems - @musareems Aj Saleh - @aj_saleh Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient China Smith - @china.d0ll__ Kristal Moseley - @kristalnotkrystal PIAP Theme Song: Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient Audio: Scott Schenke Kayla McGhee Executive Producer: Kayla McGhee Keep in touch: Visit youngchicagoauthors.org to learn more about the Youth Advisory Council and the organization.

"Young Chicago Authors is supposed to exist." - Demetrius Amparan

Past, present, and future. Members of YCA's youth advisory council sit down to have an open discussion with Demetrius Amparan, YCA's newest Executive Director. Listen in on his past experiences with the organization, what he's currently working on, and his hopes for the future! Co-host(s): China Smith - @china.d0ll__ Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient Producer(s): Semaj Zion - @semajzion Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca Musa Reems - @musareems Aj Saleh - @aj_saleh Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient China Smith - @china.d0ll__ Kristal Moseley - @kristalnotkrystal PIAP Theme Song: Becca Anderson - @poetrybyrebecca Sam Noparstak - @samthesentient Audio Engineer: Scott Schenke Kayla McGhee Executive Producer: Kayla McGhee Keep in touch: Email kayla@youngchicagoauthors for questions or comments. Follow @youngchicagoauthors on instagram