Miss Wisconsin and BGC’s Michael Johnson on Leading the Next Gen
What does it take to lead young people through anxious, high-stakes times? City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin talks with Miss Wisconsin Willow Newell and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson about what youth support looks like on the ground. They dig into rising anxiety and financial stress facing families, why leadership opportunities matter, and how representation has resonated with kids as Newell serves as the first Black Miss Wisconsin. Plus, they discuss the reality of the harassment experienced by Black leaders in Madison.
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Michael Johnson’s Audacity to Lead
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