Caden Smith
AZYEP Intern-
On this month’s episode of the Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sits down with high school alumni, Anthony Lott, and Deputy Director of Programming, Kim Magee from Best Buddies to discuss the programs role as a nonprofit in creating spaces for individuals with disabilities without receiving direct return, misconceptions about individuals with disabilities that their work has challenged, and the importance of spreading inclusion and community building with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. -
This month's episode of The Ripple Effect features interviews and live performances with local teen musicians Lana Greengrass and Sean Hamilton. You will hear about their approaches to songwriting, the divergence between forming an acoustic sound and having a band, and the stages and layers to music development that allow the shape of projects to form. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sits down with Glenwood Springs High School students Lou Gall and Nanami Hess to talk about their mental health stories and advocacy. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smithy speaks with music educators making a difference in the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. He sits down with music educator and percussionist, Chad Patrick, and high school band teacher, Tami McSwain, to discuss their musical experience, how they have transferred their knowledge into an educational career, and the ambiguities of AI in the music industry. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sat down with Regna Jones from Aspen Film, Elliot, a returning Aspen Shortsfest youth jurer, and Adewale Olukayode, the winner of the Youth Jury Award at Aspen Shortsfest last year. They discussed the importance of having film accessible to youth, what the introduction of AI into society means for film, and advice for young filmmakers looking to make an impact. -
On this bonus episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks about Youth Entity's annual Career Expo. He chats with Career Academies Director, Bret Moyer, exhibitors Connie and Tim, and student attendees. -
On this special bite-sized episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with Ron Speaker about his annual youth finance camp. More information can be found at thefinancecamp.com. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith sits down with Peter Arlein, founder of mountainFLOW. They talk about the intersection of business, sustainability, and outdoor recreation. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with Kriss Harmony Harrison of Rock and Roll Academy Aspen about the impact of music education on youth in the Roaring Fork Valley. -
On this month's episode of The Ripple Effect, host Caden Smith talks with AZYEP intern Blake Petersen. They discuss Blake's gap year and global volunteering efforts.
