The kids are not alright. And they know it.

While everyone is talking about mid-career pivots and layoffs at the top, we’re overlooking a key group hit hardest by today’s shaky job market: college seniors.

The Class of 2025 is entering a world of work that looks more like a tightrope than a career ladder.

I sat down with my friend and colleague Leilani M. Brown, CEO of Giant Steps and author of From Campus to Career, to talk about what this generation is facing—and how they can still take their giant steps in faith, not fear.

➡️ We didn’t sugarcoat a thing.

➡️ We didn’t gaslight Gen Z about “just working harder.”

➡️ We talked strategy, clarity, and reframing as a survival skill.

💬 “It’s tough. It’s challenging. But it’s not insurmountable.”

—Leilani M. Brown

If you’re a student, a parent, a recruiter, a professor… or a leader who claims to care about the next generation—this conversation is a must.

🎧 Episode is streaming now.

🌀 It’s honest. It’s empowering. It’s Culture Soup.

Watch the replay now on LinkedIn Live or Youtube.