Episodes

Does the music you listen to shape who you are? As teens, it feels like the music we listen to can have an influence on the rest of our lives. In this episode, we talk to local musician and Boys & Girls Clubs staff member, Ms. Raya. She tells us about what music was like when she was growing up ...

In this episode, we have a debate. On one side, Ms. Jamil, staff member here at the Boys & Girls Clubs and former teacher. Her position? Absolutely under no circumstances should there be cellphone use in the classroom. On the other side, all of us teens here at the club. We make the case for why...

Taking care of our mental health as teens comes with a set of challenges. Who can we trust with the most vulnerable parts of us? How do we navigate this time in our lives—old enough to know ourselves more than anyone else and yet not adults who can make our own decisions on serious matters? In this ...

For teens like us, friendships are EVERYTHING. But it’s hard making good friends. How do you find friends that are loyal to you and generous with their time and empathy? How do you end a friendship that is no longer allowing you to grow and become who you’re meant to be? In this episode, we try to f...

Come on in! In this first episode of Mixtape to My Future, we’re finding our voices and learning how to tell our stories as the teens of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattachoochee Valley. And in the process of doing that, we’re introducing you to some of the main figures here in the club and i...

Welcome to Mixtape to My Future! Created by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley, this is our space to share our voices, our stories, and our perspectives during this important time in our lives. In each episode, we explore the big questions about who we are now and who we want to ...