Grownkid is a youth-hosted mental health, career, and life skills

podcast designed to support young people as they transition from

adolescence to young adulthood, find their purpose and launch careers.

Launched in 2024, GrownKid is created & hosted by Gael & Kayla

in partnership with Joy Coalition and the Schultz Family Foundation

and is designed to support young people as they enter their 20s.

”GrownKid” is more than just a podcast; it’s an ecosystem of support

and wisdom designed to equip young adults with the tools and

community they need to navigate today’s changing world and the

new realities of young adulthood. Bringing diverse perspectives from

experts and leading voices across generations, “GrownKid” offers

meaningful conversations around critical topics for Gen Z, including:

building a career without a college degree, managing finances, mental

health, and overcoming rejection. Gael and Kayla conceived the series

in collaboration with narrative change producer and mental health

advocate Joy Gorman Wettels, known for the hit TV series

“13 Reasons Why” and “UnPrisoned”.

Sheri Schultz, co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation,

underscored the significance of Gael and Kayla’s work. “Young people

today face so many challenges and opportunities as they figure out

their next step on their journey to adulthood. It’s important young people

have a network of support and a community around them. Supporting

a project like ‘GrownKid’ that offers quality advice and support from

young leaders as smart as Gael and Kayla—as well as experts—

is an exciting way to reach the next generation, particularly those

who may not have as much access as their peers to the resources and

support needed to realize their full potential,” said Schultz.