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Teen G.E.N. Talks
by Glendale Library Arts & Culture
Welcome to Teen Glendale Empowerment Now (G.E.N.) Talks! TGT is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!
Episodes
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Author & Associate Professor Patricia Park! | TGT Ep.#102
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Patricia Park! Patricia is an Assistant Professor of Literature at American University, Fulbright scholar in Creative Arts, Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, and author of the debut young adult novel, IMPOSTER SYNDROME & OTHER...
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Author of A Study in Drowning - Ava Reid! | TGT Ep.#101
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Ava Reid! Ava is the award-winning, internationally bestselling author of critically acclaimed adult fantasies Juniper & Thorn and The Wolf and the Woodsman, as well as the forthcoming A Study in Drowning, her young adult…
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Author of Dauntless and Stolen City - Elisa A. Bonnin! | TGT Ep.#100
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Elisa A. Bonnin! Elisa was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany to work as a postdoctoral...
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NYT-bestselling Author Lauren Blackwood | TGT Ep.#99
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview’s special guest Lauren Blackwood is a Jamaican American who writes Romance-heavy fantasy for most ages. Her debut YA fantasy novel “Within These Wicked Walls” is a NYT’s Bestseller and part of Reese Witherspoon’s book club in the Fall of 2021....
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Author & Editor Deeba Zargarpur! | TGT Ep.#98
In this week's episode, Desiree interview’s special guest Deeba Zargarpur who is an Afghan-Uzbek American. She began her editorial career at Disney-Hyperion and Freeform. Her debut YA novel, House of Yesterday was released on November 29, 2022. Besides being an author, she is also an editor where...
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YA Fantasy Author Dilani Kahawala! | TGT Ep.#97
In this week's interview, Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Dilani Kahawala. Dilani is an author born in Sri Lanka, who also grew up in New Zealand and Australia. These various cultures inspired many of the characters she’s written about and continue to do so. After graduating from Harvard...
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Award-Winning Author Lynn Slaughter! | TGT Ep.#96
In this weeks episode, Desiree sits down with Lynn Slaughter! Lynn is the author of award-winning novel, Leisha's Song. She earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. Her previous young adult novels also include It Should Have Been You, a Silver Falchion finalist; and...
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Author, Artist, & Storyteller Xavier Garza! | TGT Ep.#95
In this week's episode, Melissa and Sarah interviewed Xavier Garza. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley, Xavier Garza is a prolific author, artist, and storyteller whose work focuses primarily on his experiences growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. He is the author of 20 books, including...
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Illustrator Rafael Lopez! | TGT Ep.#94
In this weeks episode, Melissa and Desiree got the pleasure to talk with Rafael Lopez. Rafael is an illustrator, muralist and an all around artist. Rafael’s illustrations bring diverse characters to children's books and he works to produce and promote books that reflect and honor the lives of all...
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YA Author Deb Mercier! | TGT Ep.#93
In this week's episode, Desiree interview’s special guest Deb Mercier, who lives in the greater Minnesota area with her dog, husband, and many outdoor creature friends.. She is an award-winning journalist, author of 11 books for young readers, a formal newspaper editor and technical writer. In…
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YA Author Grace Shim! | TGT Ep.#92
In this weeks episode, Melissa and Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Grace Shim! Grace grew up in Tulsa Oklahoma as one of two Korean-Americans at her high school (her sister was the other one). Today, Grace writes books with Korean-American protagonists that she wished she had read about as…
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Owner and Founder of Elevated Gardening Tina Gustafson! | TGT Ep#91
In this weeks episode Melissa & Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Tina Gustafon! Tina is a Northern Arizona Master Gardener with nearly a decade of gardening experience and a Master’s in Environmental Studies. Tina wants to share her love of gardening by helping people create edible gardens...
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Author of Middle Grade Novels Chad Lucas! | TGT Ep.#90
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Chad Lucas, newspaper reporter, communications adviser, freelance writer, part time journalism instructor, parenting columnist, and award-winning author. Chad's childhood love of reading influenced him to write to initially…
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Award-Winning Science Communicator Maynard Okereke! | TGT Ep.#89
In this weeks episode, Melissa & Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Maynard Okereke, or better known as the Hip Hop M.D. Maynard graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Civil Engineering. He is an award winning Science Communicator, having received both the Asteroid Award...
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Beauty + Lifestyle Content Creator Jasmine Vargas | TGT Ep.#88
In this weeks episode, Melissa & Sarah had the pleasure of talking to Jasmine Maria Vargas. Jasmine is a beauty and lifestyle content creator that shares videos ranging from beauty tips and makeup looks to makeup reviews and affordable fashion. She is also a wedding makeup artist and when she is...
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Comics Illustrator & Children's Author / Illustrator Ruth Chan! | TGT Ep.#87
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Ruth Chan! Ruth is an illustrator and author who spent her childhood tobogganing in Canada, her teens in China, a number of years studying art and education, and a decade working with youth and families in underserved…
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Writer, Musician, and Educator Raffi Wartanian! | TGT Ep.#86
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Raffi Wartanian, writer, musician, and educator. Raffi shares how his involvement with theatre and production and attraction to creativity, art and, music during his childhood influenced him to pursue writing in college to...
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Xicano Storyteller and Cartoonist Zeke Peña! | TGT Ep.#85
In this weeks episode, Melissa and Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Zeke Peña. Zeke is a Xicano storyteller and cartoonist from El Paso, TX. He illustrated the award-winning books My Papi Has a Motorcycle (Kokila, 2019) and Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide (Getty Publications,...
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Author of Modern Potluck & Copywriter Kristin Donnelly! | TGT Ep.#84
In this weeks episode, hosts Melissa and Desiree interview Kristin Donnelly! Kristin is the author of Modern Potluck and works with many other authors to help them write their books. She is also a recipe developer and copywriter and lives in New Hope, PA. Listen on to hear Kristin talk about her...
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Children's Author Sallie Anne Rodriguez! | TGT Ep.#83
In this weeks episode, hosts Melissa and Desiree had the pleasure of talking to Sallie Anne Rodriguez. Sallie is a Latina writer, researcher, and former head of U.S. Hispanic marketing for Citibank, where she supported diversity initiatives. She studied Communications at Loyola University in New...
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American Professional Skateboarder, Writer, & Activist Cindy Whitehead! | TGT Ep.#82
In this weeks episode, Melissa and Desiree interview Cindy Whitehead! Cindy is an American professional skateboarder, writer, and activist. At fifteen years old, she was the first girl to have a 2-page article and centerfold in a skateboarding magazine, where she spoke out about the impact of…
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Filipino American Author Tracy Badua! | TGT Ep.#81
In this weeks episode, hosts Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Tracy Badua! Tracy is a Filipino American author of books about young people with sunny hearts in a sometimes stormy world. By day, she is an attorney who works in national housing policy and programs, and by night, she...
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Co-Founders of Ninety Eight Celine & Gia | TGT Ep.#80
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview two special guests Celine,and Gia. They are the co-founders of the future-focused agency NinetyEight. All born in the year 1998 (hence the name!)co-founders Celine Chai, and Gia Lee, along with Bryant Lin started NinetyEight shortly after...
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Young Adult Author Crystal Maldonado! | TGT Ep.#79
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Crystal Maldonado! Crystal is a young adult author with a lot of feelings. Her debut novel, Fat Chance, Charlie Vega, is a 2021 New England Book Award winner, a Cosmopolitan Best New Book, and a POPSUGAR Best New YA Novel. Her…
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Author Andrea Arango! | TGT Ep.#78
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Andrea Arango! Andrea was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She has an EdS in reading education, and works as a public school ESOL teacher by day and as a writer by night. Andrea balances her life in Virginia with trips home to see...
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Latinx Lifestyle & Beauty Influencer Shany Monroy! | TGT Ep.#77
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Shany Monroy, Latinx lifestyle and beauty influencer. Shany shares what influenced her to become an influencer and the growth she’s had in her social media and herself. Listen in to hear the balancing Shany’s had to learn for her...
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Founder of Mom_Money_Boss Nathalia Segoviano! | TGT Ep.#76
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Nathalia Segoviano, founder of Mom Money Boss. Nathalia describes the steps of how she navigated through credit card and student loan debt to become debt free with thousands of dollars in savings. Listen in to hear more on how…
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Award-Winning Author & Illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh! | TGT Ep.#75
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Duncan Tonatiuh, an award-winning author-illustrator. Duncan is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His...
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Award-Winning Cookbook Author & Cooking Instructor Molly Stevens! | TGT Ep.#74
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Molly Stevens, award-winning cookbook author and instructor, and recipe developer. Molly describes how the atmosphere and interactions at the dinner table with family, friends, and neighbors influenced her to pursue cooking…
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Middle-Grade Novel Author Adrianna Cuevas! | TGT Ep.#73
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Adrianna Cuevas, author and former ESL teacher. Adrianna shares how her passion to become an author started in fourth grade due to her teacher, and the path it took for her to gain the courage to share her stories with the world....
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Co-Creators of Lifestyle Blog Rich & Regular Julien and Kiersten Saunders! | TGT Ep.#72
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guests Julien and Kiersten Saunders, the Atlanta based co-creators of the lifestyle blog Rich & Regular. Together, they paid off $200k in debt in five years and were able to walk from their corporate jobs before turning 40. Now they…
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Interdisciplinary Artist Teresa Flores! | TGT Ep.#71
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Teresa Flores, interdisciplinary artist who is the official Artist in Residence for the City of Los Angeles. Teresa paints the story of her past of when she fell in love with art and the journey she had to take, leaving her home…
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GLAC'S Program Supervisor Maryl Fleisher! | TGT Ep.#70
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Maryl Fleisher, program supervisor of GLAC, holding a BA in Theater, former operations assistant at New Victory Theater, Camp Manager of Camp Broadway, and On With The Show. Maryl recounts how her passion for theater was ignited...
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Owner and Founder of Paper Treats Mai Imai! | TGT Ep.69
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Mai Imai, who got her Journalism degree from Syracuse University and is the owner and founder of Paper Treats, an online Japanese stationery shop. Mai shares how her gravitation towards books when she was younger found her love…
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Award-Winning Author, Illustrator, & Educator John Parra! | TGT Ep.#68
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest John Parra, an award winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator. John shares how from an early age his parents influenced his love of storytelling with his father’s stories and his mother taking him to the library along…
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Gameheads Program Manager Carlos Cruz! | TGT Ep.#67
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Carlos Cruz, an artist with a major in communications, program manager of Gameheads, former Impact Manager of City Year Cleveland, and volunteer moderator and public speaker at Latinx in Gaming. Carlos shares how he first got…
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Actor, Producer, & Director Kenneth Hughes! | TGT Ep.#66
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Kenneth Hughes! Kenneth has worked with the Coen Brothers, Michael Bay, Anthony Russo, Jim Carrey, Madonna, and Meryl Streep. He has appeared in countless films, tv, theater, and commercials, and has won awards and screened in...
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Library Assistant turned Holistic Health Coach Tatevik Hakoyan! | TGT Ep.#65
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest and fellow library staff, recent real estate agent, and holistic health coach: Tatevik Hakoyan! Tatevik shares her journey as a librarian and how the pandemic made her realize how much she loved to help people, influencing her...
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Comedian & TV Writer Joey Clift! | TGT Ep.#64
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Joey Clift! Joey is a comedian, TV writer, and enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribal Member. Writing credits include Spirit Rangers on Netflix, New Looney Tunes on Cartoon Network and Molly of Denali on PBS. He was named one of Uproxx’s...
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Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor Stacy Yip! | TGT Ep.#63
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Stacy, personal trainer and fitness instructor at YIP Fitness, which has online workout programs for Women. Stacy wants to help her mother — and women everywhere — stay functional and happy as long as possible. Stacy has been a...
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Host of Modern Immigrant Vero! | TGT Ep.#62
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Vero, host of Modern Immigrant, a podcast show dedicated as a space to talk about immigration and to support each other. Vero was inspired by her father’s immigration story while growing up, eventually leading her to create…
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Founder of Latina Grad Guide Valerie Gomez! | TGT Ep.#61
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Valerie Gomez, rising third-year Phd student in the education studies department at UCSD and founder of Latina Grad Guide. Valerie shares her story how her parents, Salvadoran immigrants, instilled the importance of education…
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Illustrator & Author Vanessa Flores! | TGT Ep.#60
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Vanessa Flores, illustrator, author, and soon-to-be graphic novelist. Vanessa shares what sparked her interest as both an illustrator and author. Listen in to hear more on her inspiration and journey that has made her a member of...
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Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Sharifa Anozie! | TGT Ep.#59
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Sharifa Anozie, speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Sharifa discusses her call to storytelling which influenced her to travel to Los Angeles all the way from New York to pursue it. Listen in to hear more on Sharifa’s journey from...
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Black Queer Content Creator, Twitch Streamer, & Foodie Brian Gray! | TGT Ep.#58
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Brian Gray, content creator, writer, and foodie! Brian shares how urbanbohemian came to be for both name and career, one that involves setting time aside to play video games much to his pleasant surprise. Listen in to hear more…
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Indigenous Influencer Kendra Jessie Joins Us! | TGT Ep.#57
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Kendra Jessie, an indigenous hockey coach and content creator who uses the platform to educate indigenous culture and spread awareness on issues in indigenous communities along with sharing her love of dance. Kendra shares how…
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Restaurant President and Community Organizer Dora Herrera! | TGT Ep.#56
Welcome to Season 4! In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Dora Herrera, President of Yuca’s Restaurants. Dora shares how Yuca’s Restaurants was founded and grew from there where it became involved with the community as the years passed. Listen in to hear more of…
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Stress-Relief Talk with Lilia | TGT Ep.#55
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview special guest Lilia. Lilia sits down and talks to the Teen G.E.N. Talks hosts about managing stress as a teen and ways that teens and anyone can manage stress.
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Hosts of Latinx Lens Rosa & Catherine! | TGT Ep.#54
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview two special guests Rosa & Catherine from Latinx Lens! Rosa is a Chicana Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic, and co-founder & co-host of Latinx Lens. A podcast/website dedicated to highlighting Latinx representation and contribution in film &...
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Founder & Managing Editor of A Tribe Called Geek Johnnie Jae! | TGT Ep.#53
In this week's episode, Melissa and Desiree interview Johnnie Jae! Johnnie Jae is an Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw rabble-rousing journalist, organizer, creator, and futurist. She is the founder of A Tribe Called Geek, an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture and STEM, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Teen Glendale Empowerment Now (G.E.N.) Talks! TGT is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations that youth can learn from and ask questions about. The show features an interview with an individual, or individuals, from across the community and guests range from teens themselves, City of Glendale staff, teachers, professionals in various fields, and influencers!
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Glendale Library Arts & Culture
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Welcome to Teen Glendale Empowerment Now (G.E.N.) Talks! TGT is a video talk show that focuses on empowering youth in Glendale. Presented in the video podcast (vodcast) format, Glendale Library staff members Melissa and Desiree connect youth to community resources, individuals and organizations...
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