As a mentor and coach for teens, one of my greatest joys is helping young people discover their passions and channel them into meaningful action. Recently, I had the privilege of working with a remarkable teenager through my Teens on Track program who has transformed his personal struggles with climate anxiety into a powerful mission to help others.

After just a few months of working together to uncover his spark, he’s found a way to turn his own experience into a solution for younger kids facing similar challenges. He recently published an article in my EmpowerGen column on AboutBoulder.com, titled “We’re Not Doomed Just Yet: A Gen Z Solution to Climate Anxiety in Youth.”

In his article, he shares his story of how climate anxiety affected him as a child and how it inspired him to take action. His solution? Working with elementary school kids to help them process their own climate-related fears and give them the tools to build hope and resilience.

This work is so much more than a project; it’s an example of how mentorship can transform challenges into purpose. It’s also a reminder that the younger generation is full of solutions and insights that can lead us toward a brighter future.

As part of my Teens on Track program, I focus on helping teens find their unique spark – whether that means creating innovative solutions, tackling social issues, or simply finding joy in the process of learning who they are. This teen’s journey is a testament to what’s possible when we invest in young people and their dreams.

I invite you to read his article and be inspired by his vision: We’re Not Doomed Just Yet: A Gen Z Solution to Climate Anxiety in Youth.

If you know a teen who could benefit from mentorship or guidance in finding their own spark, I’d love to connect. Together, we can nurture the next generation of changemakers, dreamers, and doers.
Let’s help our teens turn their challenges into opportunities for growth and transformation.
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