Generation Perspective by LIFT Teen Center

Welcome back friends, its Bekah and Ian closing out the season with one last episode.The duo riffs on their favorite moments of the past season and where the podcast hopes to go in the future. Come join us for a few laughs and have a fantastic summer!

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode!This week we have an old friend of the show, Savante!We had a really amazing and in-depth conversation about technology, social media, communication skills, and growing up while trying to navigate this complicated life that we find ourselves in these days. Decompress with us and don't forget to tune in next week.Savante is also an aspiring artist and has a show at Studio Anatomy May 14th.Tickets can be purchased at studioanatomy.com

Hello friends, welcome back! This week we have the wonderful Julianna, the associate director of Inland Seas Education Association. This powerful woman gets her foot wet in just about everything over there, a Jill of all trades if you will. We discuss the programming with Inland Seas, audiobooks and librarians, birdwatching, and coming back home.Enjoy another episode, your community, and your day! For more information on Inland Seas Education check out:Schoolship.org 

Hello Friends! This week we had Naaji, a Suttons Bay senior graduating this year. We discuss her future college plans, her aspirations to be a medical examiner, a recent school trip to Costa Rica, and, of course, Chick-fil-A. This lady is going places, and we loved having her as a guest. So join us for another episode with another bright eyed student, and show some love to the community any way you can this week! 

Welcome back listeners to another special episode with another amazing guest!Sharon Vreeland is local facilitator of all that is good and needed in the community, a local Mary Poppins if you will. She recently started helping with the LIFT middle school program, is the substance use prevention specialist for Catholic Human Services Up North Prevention, and works to prevent suicide.We talk about traveling shenanigans, the magic of cinema, cultural norms changing, and our famous Bekah throwing curveball questions at our guest. Down time this spring break? Come join us!For more information on Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST):kirstensride.orgspec.org qtrinstitute.com

Welcome back friends! This week we sat down with Beau, a gracious man and a newer business owner. We discuss his humble beginnings, hitting the five year milestone, taking leaps of faith with his supportive wife Katie, fatherhood, and his history in the restaurant industry. This man was an absolute joy to speak with, and you can support him by stopping in at MI Market in Suttons Bay. Who doesn't like soup and sandwiches?

Hello Friends, we're back with another informative guest that really grew on us. Joe is studying  agricultural technology, recently got his commercial drones license, and is here to share a wealth of knowledge. A jack of all trades, Joe is incredibly informative on many topics including mono-crop agriculture vs. sustainable permaculture, amazing tricks for growing your own food garden with a small space, and bush craft camping. If you love to learn, this episode is for you.Names in the permaculture community worth mentioning:Joel Salatine - Polyface Farms (Virginia)Rick Austin - Secret Garden (N. Carolina)Geoff Lawton - Permaculture Guru (Australia)Stephan Sobkowiak - Orchardist (Canada)

The dynamic duo had the pleasure of sitting down with Lleyton this week, a bright young man who is a true go getter in athletics. Sports, injuries, graduating high school, sharing life stories, and overcoming adversaries are all in play on this episode. Join us again with another terrific teen!

Today was Wellness Day at Suttons Bay High School, a day where the student body talks the issue of mental health with instructors, activities, and good vibes. The ladies on the podcast are the group organizers this year and give us a little insight on wellness, their general vibe, and what its like being at the end of their high school career. Happy Wellness day Norsemen.

Mickey stops by to catch up with LIFT center! We touch on so many topics, such as his first semester in college and dreams of working in the medical field, being nominated Radio DJ of the Semester for WGRE college radio, and his continued volunteer work. He still does it all and then some. If you missed this big hearted guy as much as we did that, click that play button and join us!

Last but not least, we have team member Mariah Kalchik with her 3,2,1 list of things she's grateful for, proud of, and 1 New Years resolution. This will wrap up our check-in with the LIFT team, stay tuned for next weeks returning guest! 

This week we have team member Audrey Sharp with her 3,2,1 list of things she's grateful for, proud of, and 1 New Years resolution. Another rapid fire episode with LIFT bringing in the new year!

This week we have team member Claire Palmer with her 3,2,1 list of things she's grateful for, proud of, and 1 New Years resolution. Another rapid fire episode with LIFT bringing in the new year. Join us by making your own list and commenting on the Instagram page! Here's to growth!

Happy New Year everyone! Ian and Bekah are back with a hello, new years resolutions, and what we are grateful for this past year. This will be a series of rapid fire episodes coming from the LIFT team this month, so stay tuned and write some of your own!

The talented Chris Smith joins Bekah and Ian this wintery week to discuss music! He is a package designer by day and a musician by night. How he honed his craft with his travels, his music/writing style, and all of our Spotify wrap ups are just a few of the topics we cover on this episode. Tune in to hear more, and check him out @chrissmithmusic on Instagram.

The man, the myth, the legend, Gerald TenBrink, stopped in this week. Gerald is an electrophysiology lab nurse, a husband to our host Bekah, and a loving father.We dive a little into the hardships of being a frontline worker the past two years, how the power couple created LIFT, and the importance of introspection. Tune in for another amazing episode!

This weeks guest is Mrs. Vitale, locally famous and beloved teacher of Suttons Bay High. We cover a little bit of her history and schooling background, her own teaching strategies, and the SB Humankind Club. Come get to know one of your favorite teachers!

On this weeks episode we have Ryan Hannon, a truly remarkable individual. He spent 14 years as a Street Outreach Coordinator and now is the Community Engagement Officer for the Housing and Homeless Services Department of Northern Michigan. If you or someone you know is struggling, there is a lot information and resources discussed in this episode that will be linked down below. Share the episode, be safe, reach out.*Important links/resources in the NoMi area*invisible people.tvNorthern Michigan Coalition to End Homelessness Goodwill Inn Shelter/VolunteerSafe Harbor Shelter/Volunteer  - gtsafeharbor.orgFather Fred Foundation

In this episode, the duo sits down with Anissa, a very driven young woman with a busy week ahead of her (she is looking into colleges, send good vibes)! The gang covers numerous topics, including volleyball and head injuries, Netflix documentaries about ocean life, and Anissa's future job prospects and dream careers. Join us and get to know another amazing teen from Leelanua County, you won't regret it! 

This week we sit down with Caroline, a student of Suttons Bay High School and longtime friend of the Center. We discuss what inspires Caroline, the highs and lows of school work, future job prospects, and how all three of us need to work on our math skills.Come join us on this weeks episode!

This week the Dynamic Duo sits down with a student, Jessie, the daughter of Rachel from Lima Bean. Jessie tells us all about her natural musical ability, potential winter sports activities this year, and what type of food we think would be. Join us for a light-hearted conversation with a big-hearted young lady."Be yourself because everyone else is already taken."

"Give yourself moments of time that feed your soul", is the advice from our most recent podcast episode. This week we sit down with Rachel, the owner of the Lima Bean, a women's clothing store located in beautiful downtown Suttons Bay. In keeping with the motif of inspiration and community, we talk about the importance of leaving your comfort zone, how Rachel spends her free-time, and just how quickly the world is changing. 

In this week's episode, we sit down with the inspirational (and very cool) Katie Asher. She is the owner of the retail store Slip Vintage, located in downtown Traverse City. Katie describes the hardships and triumphs of starting and running a business during a pandemic, channeling reckless confidence in your ideas, and just how intimate buying/selling vintage clothes can be. Another fantastic conversation on this weeks episode you won't want to miss."If you're thinking about starting a business, trust yourself and just do it."

Bekah and Ian are back! Here to help kick off Generation Perspective Season 2 is the lovely Laila. In this episode, the dynamic duo chats with Laila about inspiration,  the simplicity of childhood pleasures, and the unknown of growing up. 

In today's episode, Ian and Bekah sit down and talk with Kiley. She's a world traveler, attends school in Germany, is an outdoor-education fanatic, and did we mention- a Leelanau County Local! Her passion for education with children and her love for the outdoors truly shines through, and we had the most wonderful time getting to know her. We know you'll love her too! 

Today Ian and Bekah sit down and chat with one of Ian and Claire's magnificent friends and a Leland local, Annalise. According to Bekah, she knows 'all of the things about the underwater world.' But, it turns out, Annalise is one of the most humble and genuine humans we have had the pleasure of meeting, and we can't wait for you to listen in. You're going to want to catch this episode for a look into the underwater world, some discussion of critical world issues, and the importance of educating today's youth. 

Today, Ian and Bekah sit down with Jacob. Jacob and Bekah are long-standing neighbors and have known each other for nearly six years. Ian and Jacob bond over their mutual dislike for the deep ocean and their love of pranks. 

Bekah and Ian sit down and chat with Claire this week. Claire is our social media and brand manager. (She's also the one writing this right now!) Not only do we get to know her, but Bekah and Claire come up with an insane fundraiser idea that involves Ian and one of his greatest fears. TRUST US, this is an episode you are not going to want to miss!

On today's episode of Generation Perspective, Ian and Bekah sit down with Savante. As the title suggests, Savante is a driven and creative entrepreneur with seemingly no limits. Not only do they touch on his artistry and the process behind producing a music video, but also his plans to test out of school and the importance of mental health. 

LIFT invites you to get to know our associate director on this week's episode. Besides being an all-around amazing woman, Audrey Sharp is an integral part of LIFT and encourages each human she encounters. She says, "I love being around young people. They know what life's about". Her life so far has been wildly impressive, both in her career and her personal life, and we can't wait for you to get to know her. She truly has transformed LIFT and helps uphold our everyday mission. We are so grateful! 

Bekah and Ian sit down with the kindhearted and loyal Mady. Their conversation ranges from Mady's love of the creative arts to her desire to travel and her opinions on the world around her. They chat about mental health and the importance of checking in and hearing other's voices when they need you. Mady says, "I think we're a really strong and respectful generation. I feel like our generation has really come together to get on the right side and fight for what is right".  

Today Bekah and Ian invite you to get to know Melia. They chat about photography, psychology, film, and for some reason their favorite types of cereals. Our favorite quote from Melia today is, "I feel like everything else you photograph has already been photographed, but people are always different." We think that's an excellent perspective on how different humans can be. Check out the full podcast to get to know Melia a bit better and to hear Ian and Bekah's outrageous hot takes and curveballs. 

On this episode of Generation Perspective, Ian and Bekah sit down and chat with John the Traveler. They cover everything from what it's like living in New Orleans to the proper way of baking to his favorite family celebrations. This is an episode you aren't going to want to miss. 

Bekah and Ian dive into a conversation with the eccentric Eric while they discuss metal music, skateboarding, and playing guitar.  No matter what it is he's interested in, Eric gives his all and that shines through during this podcast. 

Bekah and Ian get together for a shorter episode that focuses on checking in with each other about how they each think the podcast is going. This short, but sweet, episode gives great insight into the progress they have made so far and where they feel like Generation Perspective is heading. 

Today's episode is a heart-warmer as Ian and Bekah chat with Mikey about happiness, embarrassing moments, and the importance of volunteering in your life. 

Listen in to this week's aliferous episode as Bekah and Ian chat with one of Suttons Bay community members. A curious person and a good friend, Jack talks about all things winged and tackles some big life questions. 

Ian and Dallas takeover this week's podcast with a discussion about alien life, the bottoms of the ocean, and what type of animal each of them would be. Bekah and Claire do their best, but this episode is on another level that apparently Dallas and Ian are on. You are NOT going to want to miss this.

On today's episode of Generation Perspective, we are joined by The Unstoppable Nate. Listen in as Bekah, Ian, and Nate chat about the craziness of the last year with the pandemic and school, sports, and the beauty of Northern Michigan. To say we were impressed would be an understatement. We can't wait to see where life takes you, Nate! 

On today's episode we learn that Evan is quiet...soft...and loud? He's a fan of video games and has some serious knowledge to drop. Ian and Evan realized they were spirit animals for each other and both hate the oceans, so you are not going to want to miss out. 

Welcome back to a new episode of your favorite podcast. This week we get knitty gritty (kitting joke for you there, you'll have to listen to understand) with Sophie as we discuss owning your fears and the fact that Bekah would really love a stuffed bunny. Listen to the full episode to be amazed and to learn a little bit about caves. 

Join us this week to listen to the headstrong Nina chat with Ian and Bekah about her aspirations and her art, cats versus dogs, and listen to them all come together over their mutual dislike for math. Turns out, Nina would rather have a tail that can grab things than wings. Listen to the full podcast to be truly inspired. “See yah on the flippy dip” - Bekah. 

Would you rather wrestle an alligator or a bear? That is just one of the many questions that arose during this week's Generation Perspective Podcast. Ethan, our guest, chose to wrestle a bear while Ian, our cohost, selected the alligator. Does that speak to their personalities? Possibly. Was it absolutely hilarious to listen to? Yes. Ethan the 11th grader joins Bekah and Ian as they talk about life, career, travelling, and...hot pockets? Enjoy.

A little about us and our beginnings!