Hello and welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast. In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new opportunities, communities and spaces for young people and young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.
You can buy the book by going to my website www.jenniosborn.org and clicking on one of the options there.
One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. Do get in touch on Jennitalks@gmail.com
This episode is a conversation with Bernie, author and Director of Innovative Enterprise and National Careers Week. We talk about students and careers, in particular National Careers Week which happened last week. Bernie is passionate about young entrepreneurs, especially as we emerge from Covid which has made big changes to the employment and careers landscape. He does a good job of describing the way life has a habit of throwing out random opportunities which we haven’t planned for and which often form part of our life journey.
The sound fluctuates a little during this episode, I hope this doesn’t get in the way of Bernie’s overall message.
This episode comes with a bit of a competition, particularly if you are listening in the week of its release. I will be giving away a copy of my book From Isolation to Community AND a copy of Bernie’s book The Ladder. You’ll need to share this episode and like one of the posts on social media in order to be in with a chance of winning.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Bernie as much as I did!
