Gosport Stories - Youth Champion: Kirsty Robertson's Journey with Motiv8

from Media Space · host Nick Van de Weyer

In this episode, Kirsty Robertson, CEO of Motiv8, shares her inspiring journey from Gosport to leading a community-focused organization supporting young people. Bella Smith, a 13-year-old Motiv8 user, explores the projects, initiatives, and future plans that aim to empower youth and strengthen community ties.Gosport Stories is a Media Space Podcast supported by Gosport Borough Council. Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.00:00 Introduction to Motiv8 and Its Impact01:29 Kirsty's Journey with Motiv803:37 Growing Up in a Naval Family06:57 Defining Moments in Kirsty's Life08:58 The Importance of Youth Support10:01 Challenges in Youth Services12:04 Community Engagement and Summer Passport13:43 The Role of Technology in Youth Communication16:28 Social Media and Its Impact on Youth17:52 Opportunities for Young People20:15 The Lasting Effects of COVID-1923:22 Face-to-Face Support vs. Online Engagement25:28 Fairy Dust and Mental Wellbeing27:21 Back to Basics Approach for Mental Health27:55 Empowering Young People Through Self-Discovery33:24 Engaging Youth: The Summer Passport Project38:57 Cultural Initiatives: Gosport Routes and Rowner Pride in Place41:31 Building Safe Spaces for Youth48:33 Supporting Mental Health and Peer RelationshipsMore Episodes!https://mediaspace.riverside.com/Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896779112Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033k00kAzWMxXB0bGeavlVAmazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0a0941a5-1e5b-46fa-a250-2cf81f3e42b2/media-spaceYoutube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNgpeS18bfcPqH-iz_UPMjSDC0RhnR-sfMUSIC Cymon Music @cymonmusicofficial on IG (Instagram) and YT (YouTube).

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