Growing through Hindu Community & Black Girl Smile: Stories from Roshini & Tara

Hear Roshini, 16, in North Carolina and Tara, 24, in New Jersey share how a particular organization has had a positive impact on each of their lives. Roshini describes how she’s grown in leadership, responsibility, and community building through her lifelong involvement in Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, and Tara explains how impactful her participation with Black Girl Smile has been for her own mental health as well as extending that mission to others. Each episode in this season features teens and twentysomethings from the 2025 Springtide AmbassadorsProgram reflecting on their experiences and ideas with organizational involvement. Throughout six episodes, hear 12 different young people from across the US in conversation with one another and with Marte Aboagye, the Head of Engagement at Springtide Research Institute. You can find the latest Springtide research and resources, covering young people ages 13 to 25, at springtideresearch.org