Grounded Futures Show

Episode 24

The Struggle is Real — with Noleca Radway & Lily Mercogliano Easton

“The world would be very different if kids could truly lend themselves to co-creating how it is that we live, and what it is that everybody gets, and how power is shared.” — Lily Mercogliano Easton

“It is really hard to be a parent in this world — really, really hard. But it’s not because of kids. It’s because of the society that we’ve created, which does not serve us.” — Noleca Radway

Uli and carla had a deep and vulnerable conversation with Lily and Noleca — two wonderful parents and educators — about the horrors of adult supremacy, the oppression of kids, and some pathways towards undoing adult supremacy and supporting youth freedom. They also talk about the joys and complexities of building trust within this power dynamic, the trappings of adulthood, what youth freedom looks like, and how this way of being in relationship with kids requires a profound resolve and devotion to care and love. There’s so much here, lots of real talk with plenty of curiosity and good humour woven in! And no fear: they both provide some concrete tips, too! #TrustKids

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Music for our show by: Sour Gout

The GF Show art by Robin Carrico

Edited by Chris Bergman

Thanks for listening!

Guest Bios

Noleca Radway

Noleca Radway is the Founder of Queer Media, a family production company specializing in audio and visual art through a Black Queer lens. She is the producer and host of the progressive parenting podcast Raising Rebels. Noleca is also the former Executive Director of the Brooklyn Free School, and now lives in Amsterdam with her partner and their three kids.

Lily Mercogliano Easton

Lily Mercogliano Easton is an educator who lives with her three kids and husband in Albany, New York. She grew up at the Free School in Albany and was Head of School at Brooklyn Free School for twelve years. Lily is the Camp Director at Camp WA WA Segowea, and finds the most thriving and joy through parenting and building a trusting relationship with her kids (and one that’s imperfect in all the ways).

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About the Show

The Grounded Futures Show is hosted by carla joy bergman and Uilliam Joy.

Uilliam and carla discuss topics that are important to our collective survival and thrival… They also dig into ways youth (and anyone really) can gain new skills to thrive amid current and ongoing disasters. The third season’s meta theme is all about Trust, trust in ourselves, trust in our work and art, and trust in each other. The show will take a deep dive on these issues, and be in conversations with incredible guests. We are a Gen-X and a Gen-Z, and we are keen on tearing down the walls between generations together and on our show!

Music for our show by: Sour Gout

The GF Show art by Robin Carrico