The Influence Grandmothers Don’t Realize They Have | Shaping the Next Generation with Antwaun Thompson

April 9
1h 21m

Episode Description

Grandmothers often underestimate the role they play in shaping the next generation—but what if their influence is more powerful than they think? In this conversation, Antwaun Thompson shares what decades of mentoring young people have taught him about resilience, accountability, and the quiet impact of the adults who show up consistently.

  • Why today’s teens are struggling in ways previous generations didn’t
  • The surprising role grandparents play in shaping character and confidence
  • How to influence without overstepping boundaries
  • The power of conversation—and why kids feel unheard
  • Simple ways to build trust, resilience, and connection
  • Why legacy is built in everyday moments, not grand gestures

Sometimes the smallest conversations become the stories our grandchildren carry for a lifetime.

Find Antwaun Thompson at https://www.jltfieldhouse.org/

Learn more about Antwaun and find all his links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast: Antwaun Thompson

 

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