Episode 2: Young Voices Rising: Youth Power, Safe Spaces, Monarch Butterflies &Stephanie Vaquer
STEAM Box kicks off a brand-new journey with Young Voices for 2026, a season dedicated to youth leadership, advocacy, and self-expression! ✨In this episode, our young changemakers open up about what makes Young Voices so important to them. From celebrating youth-friendly spaces in Providence to the frustration of losing hangout spots as the local mall comes down, they paint a vivid picture of what it’s like growing up in today’s Rhode Island.The conversation also takes a powerful turn as they share stories about immigration stress, the fight for inclusion, and the joy of seeing representation in icons like WWE champion Stephanie Vaquer, a reminder that resilience and pride are part of every young person’s story. Listen for:How Providence youth are building communityWhat it feels like to be unwelcome in your own cityReal talk about immigration fears and resilienceWhy representation — from classrooms to wrestling rings — matters#STEAMBox #YoungVoicesRI #YouthPower #YouthVoices #RhodeIsland #PodcastLife #WWE #StephanieVaquer #ImmigrantVoices #YouthSpaces #CommunityMatters #RepresentationMatters #ProvidenceYouth #STEAMEducation #SocialJustice #PodcastingWithPurpose