{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"The Legacy Project: College Volunteers Capture Wisdom from Older Generations","slug":"the-legacy-project-college-volunteers-capture-wisdom-from-older-generations","published_at":"2025-09-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/the-legacy-project-college-volunteers-capture-wisdom-from-older-generations","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com/preserving-senior-stories-how-the-legacy-project-bridges-generations/","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c3367089-d0fc-4729-9c7e-d3f473e0f30f.mp3","summary":"We sit down with Arielle Galinsky, CEO and co-founder of The Legacy Project Incorporated . Arielle is not only a dual-degree graduate student at Yale Law and Harvard's Kennedy School, but she’s also a passionate advocate for intergenerational connections and storytelling. The Legacy Project, which now spans 25 college campuses, began from Arielle’s personal drive to preserve the life stories of older adults—a mission fueled by loss in her own family and a desire to bridge the gap between generations. In our conversation, Arielle shares how the Legacy Project grew from high school interviews to a fast-growing nonprofit, the challenges of launching a student-led organization, and the critical importance of including young people in conversations about aging. Together, we explore the power of sharing life stories across generations, how college students are building bonds with seniors, and why these connections matter more than ever in today’s world. You'll hear inspiring insights, learn practical ways to get involved, and gain a vision for the future of intergenerational engagement in communities everywhere. If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! Here are 3 key takeaways: Intergenerational Connections are Powerful: The Legacy Project is growing across 25+ college campuses, pairing students with seniors to record life stories. Both seniors and students consistently find value in these relationships, breaking down age-related stereotypes and fostering mutual learning. Storytelling as Civic Engagement: Arielle emphasized that sharing stories isn't just \"feel good\" work—it's a tool for combating social isolation, reducing ageism, and even driving community change. The project is no…","meta_description":"We sit down with Arielle Galinsky, CEO and co-founder of The Legacy Project Incorporated . Arielle is not only a dual-degree graduate student at Yale Law…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2537,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/the-legacy-project-college-volunteers-capture-wisdom-from-older-generations/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/the-legacy-project-college-volunteers-capture-wisdom-from-older-generations.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}