Season 10
Aisha and Jaylynn: Finding Your Light On and Off Stage
Season 10 kicks off with Aisha Jackson, a Broadway actress who’s lit up the stage in shows like Waitress and Frozen , joining middle schooler Jaylynn for a conversation about life in the spotlight. Ai...
Asha and Jacob: Owning Your Skills and Your Story
Author Asha Aravindakshan joins Jacob for a conversation about discovering what you’re good at, and knowing how to show it. We talk about the power of transferable skills, how to overcome imposter syn...
Jo Ann and Dezyer: The Path Isn’t Always Straight
Jo Ann Secor, Director of Interpretive Services at Skolnick Architecture, joins middle schooler Dezyer for a conversation about crafting powerful museum experiences, and how her own career has been an...
Victoria and Shania: We’re Building Something New
Victoria Jenn Rodriguez, mindset coach, business consultant, and host of the Banking on Cultura podcast, joins middle schooler Shania for a conversation about blazing your own trail. Victoria shares w...
Bruce, Wendy, and Zariyah: Two Paths, One Passion for Real Estate
In this episode of Formative , Bruce Mosler of Cushman & Wakefield and Wendy Mosler of Global Holdings Management Group sit down with middle schooler Zariyah for a candid conversation about career...
Laurence and Semaji: We’re Not Done Yet
Dr. Laurence Aronstein, a lifelong educator and leadership coach, joins middle schooler Semaji to reflect on nearly five decades in public education. From his start as a teacher to his role as a super...
Marc and Nya: We’re Giving It Our All
Marc Rosen, Senior Director of Corporate Sales & Concierge Services at FreshDirect, joins middle schooler Nya for a lively chat about what it takes to thrive in sales. Marc opens up about the skil...
John and Jacob: Making Our Own Noise
John Loeffler has spent nearly fifty years making music that moves the world, from crafting the unforgettable Pokémon sound to working with iconic bands like Cheap Trick and Earth, Wind & Fire. In...
Kat and Briana: Getting Out of Our Own Way
Kat Yeh has reinvented herself from sports marketer to beloved children’s author and poet, creating stories that inspire and delight. In this episode, middle schooler Briana talks with Kat about chasi...
Grizel, Shania & Dayvion: Bright Lights, Big Breaks
As we wrap up Season 10 of Formative , we hang out with Grizel Del Valle: a singer, actress, and all-around powerhouse with a knack for bold moves. Middle schoolers Shania and Dayvion jump into a hear...
