Welcome to season 2 of the Jenni Talks podcast, From Isolation to Community. 

In this season we are going to focus on conversations with people about creating new communities and spaces for young people to engage with as a result of the pandemic. I have written a book called From Isolation to Community: Youth Work in the Covid Era and Beyond that is available now. In it I have recorded the stories of many people working with young people across the UK during the pandemic, we will be hearing from some of these same youth workers but also from others who I’ve come across who are doing some amazing things to engage, empower and encourage young people to really thrive despite all the restrictions that have been put on us in these pandemic times.

You can buy the book on Amazon, you can search for Jenni Osborn From Isolation to Community and it should come up! Or click this link https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VNCSK4Z 

One of my passions has been supporting those who work with young people and this was part of the aim of the book, to showcase and reflect on the work that’s happening up and down the country. I also offer mentoring for youth workers, regular sessions over a 6 month period to support youth workers in their roles, acting as a sounding board, as an encourager to make small changes or to think different things through. If you’re interested in mentoring or having conversations about the themes from the book then I am available for book clubs, for resourcing and reflecting with your team or for encouraging youth workers to consider the impact of this pandemic and how we can move forward. 

Do get in touch on Jennitalks@gmail.com you can also find me:

Facebook - @jennitalks

Twitter - @jenni_talks

This episode is an introduction to the themes of the book, I was interviewed by my friend and business coach Will Taylor for his podcast, The Good Enough Project and decided this would make a good introduction for this new season of the Jenni Talks podcast too. So you’ll hear Will asking me the questions this time! While you listen, why not think about who might be really encouraged by listening to this episode and share the link with them?

Big thanks to Will for the audio for this intro - hope you enjoy it.