Managing money is one of the most important life skills young people will use, yet many are never taught how to think about it with clarity and confidence. In this episode of the WIN–NextGen™ Podcast, Elisa Basnight sits down with financial advisor and author Laura Davis to explore how the next generation can build a healthy, intentional relationship with money early in life.

Meet NextGen Aaliyah Torres: Becoming While You Wait

What does it feel like to be in the “waiting season” of your future?

In this episode of the WIN-NextGen™ Podcast, Elisa Basnight sits down with NextGen member and high school senior, Aaliyah Torres, as she shares her journey toward becoming a future physician. From academic achievements and leadership experiences to the emotional reality of waiting for college decisions, Aaliyah offers an honest and inspiring perspective on what it means to grow through uncertainty.

In this episode, you will hear about:
• The journey to pursuing a career in medicine
• Real experiences that shape college applications and personal growth
• The challenges of being a first-generation student
• What the “waiting season” truly feels like day-to-day
• Lessons learned through uncertainty and self-discovery
• Advice for teens interested in healthcare careers

Links & Leaders: Inside Supply Chain Careers is a WIN–NextGen™ podcast series that explores the people, partnerships, and career journeys that power the global supply chain. Through conversations with industry professionals, rising leaders, and innovators, the series highlights how teamwork, mentorship, and strong professional networks open doors to meaningful careers in logistics, operations, procurement, and beyond. Designed for NextGens exploring future opportunities, each episode provides practical insights into the skills, habits, and connections that help careers grow across the supply chain ecosystem.

EPISODE 1 KICK-OFF: The series launches with a special kickoff conversation between WIN–NextGen™ Founder Elisa Basnight and Supply Chain Executive Jennifer Schauble, setting the stage for how collaboration, leadership, and strong professional networks shape successful supply chain careers.

Is AI Coming for the "First Job"? We often talk about AI replacing corporate roles, but what about the 5.66 million teens currently working in America? Our guest is here to show us that the "first job" landscape is shifting beneath our feet.

Meet Our NextGen, Karissa Tang.

Karissa is a researcher tackling one of the most pressing questions for the next generation: How will AI impact teenage employment? Her findings are a wake-up call, predicting a 27% decline in teen employment by 2030.

Karissa’s work doesn't just provide the "doom and gloom" numbers; she identifies exactly which job segments are at high risk and, more importantly, where the new opportunities are emerging.

Karissa’s influence is already reaching the highest levels of national discourse. Recently, Forbes spotlighted her research, highlighting her as a critical voice on the intersection of AI and the future of work.

Student-athletes are often asked to excel in the classroom and in competition—without being taught how to balance the two. In this podcast, Dr. Keith Adams draws on nearly 30 years of experience as an educator, coach, researcher, and nonprofit leader to examine the intersection of academic and athletic motivation. Grounded in research and real-world practice, this podcast explores practical, scalable strategies schools and athletic programs can use to improve academic performance, eligibility, and long-term outcomes for student-athletes. Participants will leave with actionable tools that move beyond compliance and toward intentional academic support.

Shelly Williams, PT, DPT, CHC, will be going over her “Day in The Life” and journey in the Healthcare Industry. Her focus areas will be: from NCAA Division 3 to Clinical Healthcare & Innovation.

Wilfredo Bonilla, Partner, Crenshaw, Ware & Martin, PLC and Founder/President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Hampton Roads–VA, Inc., will be going over his “Day in The Life” and journey in the Entertainment and Legal sectors. His focus areas will be: Navigating the Practice of Law – Music Artist to Lawyer.

Jen Schauble, a Chemical Engineer and supply chain expert, will kick-off this exciting, interesting, and interactive 2-part learning series on how to become an Interview Ninja.