Welcome to Voices of I Am New Orleans, an inspiring new audio series created in partnership with Be Loud Studios. This series amplifies the voices of young leaders and the organizations working alongside them to build a stronger, more equitable New Orleans.
Real Stories, Real Change
In each episode, you’ll hear from local youth and the community change makers working alongside them to tackle big issues like food insecurity, workforce development and more. Through real, unfiltered conversations, Voices of I Am New Orleans shines a light on the challenges young people face and the bold solutions they’re driving to shape a better future for our city.
Episode One: “Your Lived Experience is Enough”
In our debut episode, we meet Xavier juniors Sean and Meah, who are leading the charge for food justice through XULA FATE. From policy advocacy to hands-on solutions, hear how they’re working to make Xavier a hunger-free campus.
Episode Two: “We Are the Next Generation of Programmers”
With Operation Spark / April 22, 2025
In this episode, meet Helen and Alasia. They’re learning to code and gaining real-world experience through Operation Spark’s accelerated training program. With mentor Akin’s support, they’re building confidence and charting bold new paths toward futures in tech.
Meet Our Partners
This series wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners at Be Loud Studios. Be Loud empowers young people through radio storytelling, giving them the space to share their voices, connect and build confidence. Since 2019, Be Loud has worked with over 3,000 teens, turning their stories into powerful narratives for change.
Learn more at beloudstudios.org