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Parenting for the FuturePromly: Social Media for Gen Zs by Gen Zs: With Jen LibbyIn this Episode you will learn about: Promly: Social media for Gen. Zs by Gen. Zs Public Benefit Corporations The Gen. Z suicide crisis Why the Gen. Z voice is pivotal in policy impacting Gen. Zs The Kid Online Safety Act Shadow's Edge – Gaming for Mental Health Stockpile – A money app for families How parental values shape changemakers How loss can spur life-saving innovation
2025-12-0938 min
Chat with a ChangeMakerYoung Musicians: Pursuing Your Passions in College with Big CountryThis episode is a chat with Tulane band, Big Country. In this episode, we dive into a candid conversation about growing up around music, the value of playing music as a young person, and the importance of pursuing your passions in college. If you’re a person who loves music, if you're a musician yourself, or just want to know more about playing an instrument, then this episode is for you. Follow Big Country @bigcountryband on Instagram
2025-10-1540 minChat with a ChangeMakerThen & Now: Daily Life in High School and CollegeIn this episode of The Chat with a Changemaker – Promly Podcast, we’re diving into one of the biggest shifts from high school to college: creating your own structure. With no bells telling you where to go and when, how do students manage their time, stay motivated, and find balance in college vs high school? We talk routines, morning habits, class schedules, and productivity hacks that actually work in both high school and college life.
2025-07-0111 minChat with a ChangeMakerSchool, Struggles, and Strength: Julia's StoryIn this episode of the Chat with a Changemaker Promly Podcast, host Paige sits down with recent college graduate Julia Gray for an honest and inspiring conversation about overcoming academic challenges and growing through adversity. Julia opens up about her personal journey and what it was like navigating school, how she learned to cope, and the lessons she wishes she could share with her younger self. She also dives into the heart behind the BeGood Collection and how her story fuels her mission today.
2025-06-0317 minChat with a ChangeMakerYouth Power: Leading Change in New Orleans and BeyondIn this episode of the Chat with a Changemaker Promly Podcast, host Shelby Edwards sits down with fellow intern Ryan Foreman for a powerful conversation about what youth leadership really looks like. From leading the Junior Civic Safety Council to co-creating the app Geaux Local, Ryan shares how young people are shaping safer, more inclusive communities in New Orleans. Tune in as she and Shelby reflect on what it means to have a seat at the table. If you’ve ever wondered how to start making change right where you are, this one’s for you.
2025-05-2114 minChat with a ChangeMaker“Dear High School Me”: Freshmen Get Real About Their First YearIn this episode of the Promly Podcast, hosted by Evan Elster, we sit down with three college freshmen—Paige, Ryan, and Shelby—for a candid conversation about the highs, lows, and everything in between during their first year of college. From navigating independence and new friendships to academic shifts and personal growth, they share what surprised them, what stressed them out (that didn’t really matter), and the advice they’d give their high school selves. Tune in for honest reflections, relatable stories, and the kind of wisdom only real experience can offer.
2025-05-0624 minChat with a ChangeMakerUnfiltered with Jesse: The Art Behind the ArtistIn this episode of the Promly Podcast, we sit down with Jesse for a raw and inspiring conversation about creativity, mental health, and staying true to your purpose. From his journey as a musician to the stories behind his songs, Jesse opens up about what inspires him, how he creates, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Tune in for real talk, actionable insights, and a few laughs too.
2025-04-2422 minChat with a ChangeMakerHinge Habits & HeartbreaksHost Evan Elster sits down with two close friends to unpack the chaos of dating apps—awkward openers, ghosting, green flags, and everything in between. Through personal stories and hot takes, they explore how technology is reshaping love, heartbreak, and mental health. Brought to you by Promly, where connection and well-being go hand in hand.
2025-04-0727 minChat with a ChangeMakerThe AfterGrad Podcast: Meeting Friends in CollegeThe AfterGrad Podcast Episode 1: Meet John, Sheldon, Melody, and Kayoneil: Promly’s newest interns here to give you some GenZ insight for navigating young adult life. This episode learn a little bit about the story of how these four recent college graduates met each other in University and built long lasting friendships. Learn more about their unique story of how they dealt with shyness, communication, and opening themselves up to new people. Follow Promly for more podcasts like this!
2024-07-1734 minChat with a ChangeMakerFinding Healing Through Music: Tina LaRosa's JourneyIn this Chat with a ChangeMaker Podcast episode, intern Julia Moran sits down with the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Tina LaRosa. Tina, whose music can be found on Spotify and YouTube, opens up about her deeply personal journey into the world of music. At the age of 12, Tina experienced the loss of her mother, and it was through this grief that she discovered music as a powerful outlet for her emotions and a way to share her story with the world. Tune in as Tina shares how she coped with her loss through music, developed a profound love for her...
2024-07-0820 minChat with a ChangeMakerBalancing College Athletics, Academics and More!In this episode of Chat with a Changemaker, Claire talks with Rachel Weiner, a student-athlete on Northwestern University’s Women’s Lacrosse Team. Rachel discusses how she manages the duality of being on the nation’s top lacrosse team while also dedicating time to academics and friends. She sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by NCAA athletes, emphasizing the importance of support from coaches, teammates, and university resources. Rachel also shares personal insight and advice for younger athletes on balancing intense schedules and maintaining mental well-being.
2024-05-0920 minChat with a ChangeMakerFOMO or JOMO?In this episode, hosts Claire and Julia talk about the transition from high school to college, focusing on how this change reshapes feelings of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). They delve into the impact of social media perceptions versus reality on these feelings, prompting listeners to question whether online depictions truly reflect genuine emotions. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and the authenticity of others’ experiences. We are always interested in hearing from other GenZ volunteers or organizations who have something they are passionate about and want to sha...
2024-04-2719 min
A Few Things with Jim Barrood#127 Jen Libby + Danielle Dick talk about mental health landscape, innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunitiesWe discussed a few things including:1. Their career journeys2. The mental health crisis3. Jen's vision/promly4. Danielle's research and vision for Thrive Genetics + The Child Code5. Trends, challenges and opportunities in healthJennifer Libby has been a psychotherapist for over 20 years treating at-risk adolescents. Jennifer has been sounding the alarm for many years about the rapidly emerging youth mental health crisis exacerbated by less than responsible social media platforms. Frustrated by the slow movement by the social media industry to “do better” for kids, and in response to her...
2024-04-1846 minChat with a ChangeMakerAna Paula from SVPR on Sexual Assault Advocacy and More**Trigger warning this episode discusses SA**Tulane student Ana Paula joins Promly interns Marina and Ellen to discuss SVPR, Sexual Violence Prevention and Response, sexual assault advocacy, the difficulties that come with it, and more!
2023-05-0828 minChat with a ChangeMakerJen Libby, psychotherapist & founder of the Promly app on turning tragedy into social impactToday Jen Libby the CEO of Promly comes on the Changes Maker Podcast to discuss founding the company, the inspiration behind it, and the challenges she faced along the way. If you were ever interested in how Promly came to be, this is a must listen podcast!
2023-04-1335 minChat with a ChangeMakerTulane TUPHE's Discuss Sex ED on a College Campus and the Importance of Being Sex PositiveTulane TUPHE's Emily and Grace join Promly intern Marina Perkins to discuss the TUPHE (Tulane University Peer Health Educators) program, the importance of Sex ED even at college level and more!
2023-03-2820 minChat with a ChangeMakerChristian Elam: A GenZ Superhero in Venture CapitalPromly CEO Jen Libby and intern Eve Sorrentino have a conversation with Christian Elam, a true superhero when it comes to GenZ'ers doing cool things. Christian is an Emerging fund manager, startup advisor, investor, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and more. He shares with us his pathway to success, starting at a young age, leading up to his own venture capital fund, and explains his passion for mental health and love of Promly.
2023-03-1632 minChat with a ChangeMakerA Student’s Mission to Help Ukraine: Sarah Slimp on Project AdaptTulane Student, Sarah Slimp, on creating her non-profit Project Adapt who's mission was to ADAPT the application of resources to the needs on the ground- helping Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict . Slimp traveled to Ukraine this past summer and worked to help Ukrainians gain access to food and even helped a family after a missile destroyed their home. Listen to this inspiring story on how one person's idea can impact so many.
2023-03-0928 minChat with a ChangeMakerIzzy Cutler on Strong City and Starting an OrganizationIzzy Cutler, a senior at Tulane University who helped to found the organization Strong City, a non-profit created to help youth in New Orleans by working with community partners and providing impactful resources, talks with Promly intern Marina Perkins about the impact of charity work and doing so in a community that is not your own. Cutler also shares her journey and challenges in starting an organization from the ground up and provides advice to listeners who are looking to do the same at their school.
2023-03-0322 minChat with a ChangeMakerAlisha Arora Makes Change with AIAlisha Arora, a 15-year-old changemaker currently working on Artificial Intelligence to detect suicidal ideation, a UNICEF youth ambassador, and the youngest researcher at MIT, talks with Promly CEO Jen Libby and intern Eve Sorrentino about these incredible endeavors and more.
2023-02-2327 min
Startup StoriesImproving Gen Z Mental Health as a StartupJennifer Libby, the CEO of Promly (http://promly.org), is dedicated to helping GenZ get the resources they need to improve their mental health by using technology. Jenn uses concerts as a way to reach her customers.
Jen founded her business to help solve the increased amount of depression in teenagers and help improve the attention span of Gen Z.
Promly is unique in that it is incorporated as both a non-profit and a public benefit company (PBC).
Jen discusses how machine learning and A...
2023-02-1831 minChat with a ChangeMakerArtist Hans Williams & Music as TherapyPromly intern Eve Sorrentino and CEO Jen Libby sit down with the up-and-coming musical artist Hans Williams. A college student and verified Spotify artist, he shares his musical journey thus far and how music has been therapeutic for him after a tragic event during his freshman year of college.
2023-02-1531 minChat with a ChangeMakerBorn This Way Foundation with Taylor ParkerPromly Founder & CEO Jen Libby and Promly Advisory GenZ Board member Katie Greer sat down with Taylor Parker from Born This Way Foundation. Taylor is now 23, and they have been involved with the Born This Way Foundation since they were 19. They shared some of their personal stories, lessons they have learned along the way, how they take care of themselves as someone who is quite busy, and more about the Born This Way Foundation. One of their big campaigns that runs from September 1st - September 21st is the #BeKind21campaign. Check out the hashtag on any social...
2022-03-2036 min
TMT TimeProtecting Our Future Generations: A Safe Social Media Network by Gen Z and for Gen Z—Featuring Jen LibbyJen Libby, renowned therapist and founder of technology start-up Promly, sits down with Evan and guest host Greg Louer to talk about the impact of social media on teenagers and how Promly aims to help.
2022-01-1129 minChat with a ChangeMakerTeenLine 16 year old volunteer, Lily Kramon, Talks About Providing Help for Teens by TeensPromly founder and CEO Jen Libby and Promly intern Zach Crillo sat down with Lily Kramon and Cheryl Eskin from Teen Line. Lily is a 16 year old volunteer for Teen Line and Cheryl is the director of Teen Line. Teen Line was started around 40 years ago on the idea that when teens are struggling, they are most likely to turn to other teens, or their peers, for help or guidance. Every year, Teen Line trains around 60-80 teens to become a volunteer. Listen in to learn more about Teen Line; what it takes to get trained, what it is...
2021-10-2440 minChat with a ChangeMakerEye Matter- A new Gen Z Brand Fighting Suicide One Hat at a timePromly CEO Jen Libby and senior intern Katie Greer sat down with Scarlett Campbell, Promly intern and co-founder of the up and coming brand “Eye Matter.” Scarlett Campbell and her friend and co-founder, Shelby Rich, are both in high school, and they have been researching and creating a brand on Instagram to raise money and spread awareness for suicide prevention. They want people to know that you are more than your struggle with your own mental health. It is important that people have conversations surrounding mental illnesses, as you truly never know what someone is going through. They want...
2021-09-0716 minChat with a ChangeMakerDriving Out Suicide with Gabe Nathan- Engaging Story Telling to Help Fight SuicideJen Libby, CEO and founder of Promly, sat down with Gabe Nathan to discuss all things mental health. Gabe Nathan shared some of his own mental health struggles, and shared when and how he realized he needed to reach out for help. He shared many stories from his life growing up that evoked a lot of strong emotions from the audience; sadness, hope, happiness, anger, anticipation, courage and more. Today, he aims to break the stigma of mental health and suicide by talking about it, and, more importantly, by driving his “Herbie” Love Bug. He is “driving out suicid...
2021-09-0744 minChat with a ChangeMakerGoldmine - Gen Z Rapper & Creative with Fresh Beats Out of PhillyThe Promly Garden continues our new music series highlighting Gen Z singers, song writers, and musicians that have recently released music. Brain Golden (Goldmine) is a 20 year old musician in Philly who started singing when he was in high school and has now released multiple singles including "Top of the Building" and "Rocky", on Spotify and Apple Music. Goldmine breaks it down with Zach Seiger and Dylan Dansky, Promly interns, and even gives us a short live preview of some new lines he is working on. Brian shares his personal story, his hopes for the future, and leav...
2021-08-1719 minChat with a ChangeMakerGrace Germinder, on Pageants, Modeling, and Mental HealthPromly CEO & founder Jen Libby and senior intern Julia Vallario sat down with teen Grace Germinder to discuss all things Promly, mental health, body image, modeling and more! Grace is a 16 year old young model influencer and Miss New Jersey competitor committed to empowering mental wellness through her various platforms. It can be difficult to be a model when you are young, but one of Grace’s big beliefs is that at the end of the day, it is so much easier to just be yourself. While there are some negatives that have come for Grace with modeling, she al...
2021-08-0117 minChat with a ChangeMakerNew Musician John Paciga Wows Us with his Piano-Centric Pop Rock and Broadway VibesPromly Intern Zach Cirillo and Promly Founder Jen Libby talk with 21 year old singer, songwriter and actor, John Paciga about his journey through life with music and his songs. His talents show and can be found anywhere on social media as he entertains with a fun energetic vibe. John thrills with his tunes and melts hearts so certainly make time to listen and feel the love. Check out johnpaciga.com for his latest and follow him @johnpaciga
2021-08-0135 minChat with a ChangeMakerTheBandLunch - fresh new musicPromly CEO Jen Libby and senior intern Zach Seiger sat down with the members of the all Gen-Z band “TheBandLunch,” which is made up of students Taylan (Ty) Tansug, Colin Corde, Grace Neceda, and Eric Lawson from Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The alternative, indie style band has pulled together their Gen Z artists including a female drummer to create an inviting musical experience. TheBandLunch shares the motivation behind their new album, The Attic, and aims to create a flash mob type music in the woods experience. Stay tuned for GPS coordinates! You won't want to miss it!
2021-06-0929 minChat with a ChangeMakerSo She CAN Inspires, Empowers, and Unites Writers From All Over the World. Alysa Monteagudo Built So She CAN to Ignite Change for Marginalized Communities.Promly Intern, Christina Kodsi and Promly Founder, Jen Libby, had a great conversation with Alysa Monteagudo, a teenager from the United States who’s passionate about Asian American Pacific Islander issues, women’s rights and empowerment, medical racism, and increasing female representation in STEM! Alysa created So She CAN in 2020 to help empower others to voice their powerful opinions and bravely act. As an Asian female, she hopes that she can help inspire marginalized people to take big steps and reach their highest potential! So She CAN publishes articles regularly from Gen Z writers from all over the wor...
2021-05-2620 minChat with a ChangeMakerYou Are Beautiful At Every Size. Carly Compton shares her Story, Struggle, Road to Recovery and Path Towards Body Acceptance.Carly Compton, model, Instagram influencer, body acceptance expert, and founder of Paradise Fitness With Carly shares openly about her own struggle to find self acceptance amidst a battle with her own eating disorder and a world that often pairs beauty with a certain size. Carly inspires and coaches others to build their own body acceptance journey at any stage. She sees beauty in everyone, views the body as an immense force of confidence & strength, and hopes to empower others to start their journey towards self love. Carly is funny, unapologetic, and truly a force of positivity for everyone. Tu...
2021-05-1224 minChat with a ChangeMakerStargazing with New Gen Z Artist Sarab Singh- New Music PodcastThe Promly Garden introduces a new podcast series highlighting Gen Z singers, song writers, and musicians that have recently released music. Sarab Singh is a 17 year old musician from New Jersey who started singing when he was young and has now released his first single, “Stargazing”, on Spotify and Apple Music. Sarab breaks it down with Zach Cirillo, a Promly Intern, and even gives us a short live preview of “Stargazing” and his new music that has yet to find just the right name. Sarab shares his personal story, his goals for the future, and leaves us yearning fo...
2021-05-0119 minChat with a ChangeMakerActive Minds - Creating Hope Out of Tragedy. Finding Ways to Make it Okay to Talk About Mental Health and Suicide.Alison Malmon launched Active Minds as a result of her personal experience in losing her brother to suicide while he was a student at Columbia University. Active Minds has chapters all over the country at universities and colleges that aim to change the conversation about mental health. In today's Promly Garden Podcast, we interview Pooja Tailor, a student who started a chapter of Active Minds in her own high school. While many people may know Active Minds to be on college campuses, Pooja has successfully brought Active Minds and conversations about suicide risk and mental health to a mu...
2021-04-2418 minChat with a ChangeMakerHelp. Hope. Healing. Finding Peace in Treatment for Teens - A Conversation with Taya HoyThis week, Promly founder Jen Libby, Gen Z intern Julia Vallario, and mental health ambassador Taya Hoy spent some time together hearing Taya’s personal story of mental health struggles that began as a child, trauma, and ultimate healing in a time she least expected to recover. Taya is now a Gen Z ambassador for Colorado Wellness Center for Girls and a strong advocate for destigmatizing personality disorders. In this edition of the Promly Garden Podcast, Taya speaks openly about the challenging path that led her to be the person she is today. At 15, after...
2021-04-1726 minChat with a ChangeMakerGirls Code It: Empowering Women in STEM Starting at ANY Age!Gen Z Intern Christina Kodsi and Promly founder Jen Libby interview founder and president of Girls Code It, Jennifer Lew. Lew is yet another example of Gen Z entrepreneurship and leadership. Girls Code It is a nonprofit organization that offers free and accessible resources, courses and workshops in coding languages and processes for anyone (not just girls) who wants to learn how to code at ANY age and level. The organization aims to fight against gender inequity especially in STEM related fields. Want to see more women in STEM? So do we and so does Girls Code It! Check...
2021-04-1023 minChat with a ChangeMakerOkayso.. You Have Questions, They Have Expert Answers. Sex, Relationship Help, Identity and MoreOn this podcast episode, Promly Founder Jen Libby and Senior Intern Zach Seiger speaks with Elise Schuster, CEO of Okayso. Okayso is a non profit organization that aims to increase the access people have to support and information when they need it the most. Okayso gives people a platform to ask the hard questions, about sexuality, dating, identity and more. With a team of experts at the waiting that range from health educators to researchers to sex workers to teachers, users are able to hear from multiple perspectives and get the support they need. Want to learn more? Checkout th...
2021-03-2738 minChat with a ChangeMakerGirls Tech Together- Gen Z founder, Divita Taduvayi, inspiring greatness, demystifying coding, and providing free STEM education for young girls everywhere.Girls Tech Together is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization aimed at introducing elementary-school girls to fundamental concepts in the Computer Science field through introductory activities, coding lessons, and interaction with professionals in the CS area. Over the last year, they have personally worked with over 150 girls (in a 10 week program) from over 13 schools in several cohorts. Girls Tech Together is also partnered with the National Center for Women & Information Technology, the DE Foundation for Science & Mathematics Education, and several other corporate sponsors. Further Information/ Call to ActionG...
2021-03-2033 minChat with a ChangeMakerGen Z, Internships, and Creating Equal Opportunity for StudentsThis Promly Garden Podcast features Michael Kodsi, Gen Z founder of SIPSnow.com, a high school internship search engine. Michael created SIPSnow.com to make high school internships more accessible for all, regardless of background or personal connections. SIPSnow.com stands for Student Internship Possibilities Now and is easily accessible so that students can quickly sign up for remote internships. Startups and businesses that want to benefit from engaging high school interns in 3 month long virtual internships are also encouraged to create a profile on SIPSnow.com.Outro/Intro:California by Soyb & Amine Maxwell
2021-03-0618 minChat with a ChangeMakerReal Facts, Accurate Information written for Gen Z by Gen Z- Teen Health 101In this podcast episode, Promly hosts Valeri Guevarra, who is a current high school senior and founder of Teen Health 101. Since the Covid-19 pandemic Valeri and her team of teens have become a prominent outlet for Gen-Z to lean on as a mental health resource. From healthy food option videos to podcasts hosted by teens around the world Teen Health 101 is becoming a widely recognized platform bot on social media and on the web. Joining Valeri today is Co-Founder of Promly and mental health expert Jen Libby, and new member to the intern team Kyle Dangler. During the episode...
2021-02-2029 minChat with a ChangeMaker"Allow Yourself to be Good Enough" -- A Podcast with Victoria GarrickIn this podcast episode, Promly hosts Victoria Garrick, a University of Southern California (USC) graduate and former DI women’s volleyball star. In her 2017 Ted Talk, The Hidden Opponent, Victoria started to share her mental health story and now has a platform that advocates for mental health awareness in the athletic world. Additionally, she is an advocate for healthy lifestyle choices, such as intuitive eating, and uses her social medias to promote the most authentic version of herself encouraging others as well to be real, patient and accepting of themselves. Joining Victoria today is Co-editor of the Promly Garden Juli...
2021-02-1056 minChat with a ChangeMakerKC with Love- a new Gen Z BrandOn our podcast series today, co-editor of Promly Garden Julia Szynal interviews long time friend and entrepreneur Katia Carnevale, founder of Gen Z clothing brand, KC With Love. Katia is a Division 1, sophomore lacrosse player at Lehigh University who during quarantine created her own clothing brand, KC with love. Her mission to follow her fashion and design dreams, while spreading love and positivity is an inspiration and a perfect example of Gen Z creativity and entrepreneurship. Outro/Intro:California by Soyb & Amine Maxwellhttps://soundcloud.com/soybmusichttps://soundcloud.com/a...
2021-01-2212 minChat with a ChangeMakerGen Z, Eating Disorders and AnxietyIn this podcast episode, Promly founder Jen Libby begins a conversation with Julia Szynal and Christina Giambattista about Gen Z and the prevalence of eating disorders, anxiety and disordered eating. They offer ideas and interpretations on the causes and effects of these mental health issues and how social media is connected to them. Julia is a sophomore at Boston College studying Applied Psychology and Human Development and Christina is a junior at Boston University studying Neurobiology and Psychology. Boston rivals come together to discuss these disorders that have become typified for Gen Z and use their psychology backgrounds to...
2021-01-2245 minChat with a ChangeMakerA Conversation with Gen Z Influencer & Webby Awards 2020 Person of the Year, Avi SchiffmannAt 17, Avi Schiffmann created the most utilized Covid tracking website in the world (now with vaccination updates). He won the Webby awards and turned down 8 million dollars (because he didn't want the site to be filled with ads). Thanks Avi! Avi has big plans to shake up the world with tech. Not bad for a kid who barely could get to school and squeaked out a 1.7 GPA. Listen to the conversation between Jen Libby and Avi Schiffmann and you will feel like you just heard from the next Elon Musk!Check out his website: https://ncov2019.live/
2021-01-1457 minChat with a ChangeMakerLet's hear from Gen Z - A conversation with the Promly InternsIt's time to hear from Gen Z. While Gen Z is considered the most anxious and depressed generation yet, they are also by far, the most empathetic and psychologically minded generation yet. The Promly team explores the influence of social media on their generation and looks towards the future and the need for change. Outro/Intro:California by Soyb & Amine Maxwellhttps://soundcloud.com/soybmusichttps://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwellCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/syb-amine-californiaMusic promot...
2021-01-1252 min