Host Adarsh Ramchurn is joined by Saeed Atcha, CEO of Youth Leads UK, who shares his inspiring journey from foster care to founding a charity at 15. Saeed discusses the challenges faced by young people, including social mobility, mental health, and the future of work, while emphasising the importance of youth-led initiatives and decision-making. The conversation highlights the significance of authentic engagement, diverse representation, and leveraging personal experiences as superpowers for societal change. Saeed also provides actionable advice for organisations looking to involve young voices effectively. 00:58 Introducing Saeed Atcha: CEO of Youth Leads 01:31 Saeed's Early Life and Inspirations 03:38 Founding Youth Leads UK 11:26 Youth Leads UK: Programs and Impact 18:29 Challenges and Achievements 23:16 Empowering Young Voices in Decision Making 25:23 Building Trust and Dialogue with Young People 26:07 Understanding Generational Differences 27:15 Leveraging Social Media for Youth Engagement 31:03 The Importance of Representation and Inclusion 39:58 Challenges and Opportunities in Youth Engagement 42:47 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts Opportunity To Sponsor The Podcast Loving the Ethnically Podcast? Well, for Season 2, we are looking for brands and companies to sponsor the podcast via an ad, sponsor an episode or even the season. This is a great opportunity for your brand to expand it's reach, network, connect with great speakers, and align to the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in society. If you are interested, please email at adarsh.ramchurn@ethnically.co.uk Remember to check out Ethnically on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethnicallynetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ethnicallypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethnicallypodcast/ Ethnically Website: www.ethnically.co.uk