Spark By Révolutionnaire

Spark Finale

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:41:31 +0000

Welcome to the final episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire Season 1! Creating this the podcast has been a beautiful journey for all of us and we are so proud to have launched Spark as the dedicated podcast for Gen Z by Gen Z.

From advocacy to adulting and everything in-between, each episode discusses a unique topic that we, as young people, are passionate about and infuses our diverse perspectives with those of experts in each field.

Stay tuned for new seasons of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Hot Takes!

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:58:11 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire, we kickback, hangout, and talk about all the Hot Takes we've been seeing on social media.

From debates on X (Twitter), to culture appropriation and cultural appreciation, we break down what's been on our feeds and share our opinions with you!

Spark by Révolutionnaire is the podcast for Gen Z by Gen Z. From advocacy to adulting and everything in-between, each episode discusses a unique topic that we, as young people, are passionate about and infuses our diverse perspectives with those of experts in each field.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Access to Music Education

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:06:32 +0000

Shawnee Kish is revolutionary. As a Mohawk singer-songwriter, Shawnee was nominated for the 2022 Juno Award for Contemporary Indigenous Artist. Her debut EP was released in 2021. In the same year she was the creator of "Music Is My Medicine", a symphonic work which was performed by the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Shawnee is an outspoken advocate for her 2SLGBTQ+ and Indigenous communities and has shared the stage with some of the world's biggest names — Lady Gaga, Madonna and Alicia Keys to name a few.

Tune into this special Be Revolutionary episode of Spark to learn more about Shawnee, why she is lending her voice to amplify the work of music education charity MusiCounts, and what makes her revolutionary.

Spark The End of Cis-Hetero-Normativity

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:22:41 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we talk about embracing inclusivity, acceptance, and celebration in a world where Cis-Hetero-Normativity and judgment run rampant. We are excited to be joined by special guest Ally Smith. As a Queer, Southern Black woman Ally has fought tirelessly to affirm the identities that have shaped her. She says no to the status quo and uses her passionate words, featured in various national publications including Teen Vogue and The Guardian, to authentically express her experiences.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Accessibility with Taylor Lindsay-Noel

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Sat, 25 May 2024 14:41:28 +0000

Révolutionnaire co-founders Justice + Nia guest co-host this special Be Revolutionary episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire with special guest Taylor Lindsay Noel. The three have a conversation about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility as well as the work of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Centre.

Taylor Lindsay-Noel is revolutionary. 15 years ago, she was a Canadian national gymnast, but under the coercion of her coach, she had a devastating accident that instantly paralyzed her from the neck down for life. Despite this setback, she persevered, and today, Taylor is not only the founder of the tea company Cup of Té but also a motivational speaker, accessibility advocate (@accessbytay) and proud board member of the Holland Bloorview Foundation.

Head to www.joinrev.co to learn more about Taylor’s work and find the visuals for this episode, learn more about her, the essential role of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in her journey, and what makes her revolutionary.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Adulting

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:06:31 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Adulting with Havillyn Felder. Havillyn currently serves as a Biden-Harris adminisration appointee and has interned for former Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi and Senator Cory Booker. Havillyn, Jaden, Carly, and Brandon discuss the transition from school into adult life, what prepred them for adulting, their fears about the future, and how they navigate the challenges that adulting presents from learning to do taxes to managing relationships and finding jobs.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Reproductive Justice

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:14:22 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Reproductive Justice with Vice President of Howard University’s Planned Parenthood Generation Action, Jailyn Colbert and Reproductive Rights advocate Lauren Ellis. Lauren and Jailyn share what sparked their dedication to the cause, how intersectional feminism paves the way for further inclusivity, and how they see us moving forward in a post Roe v. Wade world.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Financial Liberation

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 01:15:00 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we spark Financial Liberation with Howard University School of Business President, Iman Davis and Dollars and Change HBCU Founder, Jackson Session. Iman and Jackson share how they were able to find financial liberation and pay for their University educations in full and how you can achieve financial liberation in your life.

Stay tuned for new episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark DEI in Sports with Elladj Baldé

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:27:40 +0000

Révolutionnaire co-founders Justice + Nia guest co-host this special Be Revolutionary episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire with special guest Elladj Baldé. The three have a conversation about the importance of DEI and mental health in sports as well as the impacts of climate change and the work of Elladj's organization: Skate Global Foundation

As a Canadian figure skating veteran with over 15 years of competitive experience on the world stage, he is now one of the most sought-after professional skaters in the world today, renowned for his innovative and soulful approach to his craft, dynamic infusion of dance, and his innate musicality and charisma both on and off the ice. Elladj remains the first Black male figure skater to join the cast of Stars on Ice Canada, and the first Black skater, male or female, to join since 1992. Elladj hopes young BIPOC skaters can look to him to feel like there is a place for them on the ice.

Head to www.joinrev.co to learn more about Elladj's work and find the visuals for this episode including a shocking moment where Elladj backflips over Justice + Nia.

Stay tuned for more episodes of Spark by Révolutionnaire and follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @revolutionnaire.co

Spark Community Service

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:14:21 +0000

On this episode of Spark by Révolutionnaire we talk all things Community Service with co-hosts of Take Action with Iman and Lethan, Iman Davis and Lethan Hampton. Iman and Lethan share what sparked their dedication to community service and how you can get involved and make an impact in your community and beyond. Take Action With Iman and Lethan is a Révolutionnaire video series dedicated to amplifying the work of community organizations and showing how you can Take Action.

Check out full episodes of Take Action With Iman and Lethan on @revolutionnaire.co's Instagram and TikTok!

Spark by Révolutionnaire is the podcast for Gen Z. From advocacy to adulting and everything in-between, each episode discusses a unique topic that we, as Gen Z, are passionate about and infuses our diverse perspectives with those of experts in each field.

Welcome to Spark

Carly Faulkner, Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:11:00 +0000

Welcome to Spark by Révolutionnaire! This is the podcast for Gen Z by Gen Z where we spark candid and informative conversations and amplify the voices of experts who are often unheard. From adulting, to advocacy, and everything in-between, we discuss a wide range of topics, drawing from our own experiences as Gen Z.

In this episode you’ll meet our hosts Brandon Bush, Jaden Petrus, and Carly Faulkner and gain more insight into what Spark is all about. We come from different backgrounds, but we embrace our multifaceted identities. And don't worry, we won't shy away from some hot takes and taboo conversations. Twitter discourse, we're looking at you!