Raising Voices, Raising Leaders: The Power of Youth in the Arts with Arlene Hardy

Raising Voices, Raising Leaders: The Power of Youth in the Arts with Arlene Hardy

From She Spark Podcast: Empowering Women | Igniting Change by She Spark Collective

May 1, 2026 · 35 min · Season 1 · Episode 20

About this episode

This episode explores the transformative power of the arts in supporting youth and building community, featuring a conversation with Arlene Hardy.

Music is more than performance—it’s connection, confidence, and belonging. In this inspiring episode of the She Spark Podcast , Breeanya sits down with Arlene Hardy, Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Yavapai Youth Choirs and founder of Una Voce Women’s Choir, to explore how the arts can transform lives and strengthen a community. From mentoring young voices to building programs that create safe, empowering spaces, Arlene shares how her work goes far beyond music. She opens up about her mission to support youth through the arts, the impact of creative expression on confidence and growth, and the vision behind their upcoming gala. This episode is a powerful reminder that when we invest in our youth—and their voices—we shape the future in the most meaningful way. 🎧 Perfect for: community leaders, parents, educators, creatives, and anyone who believes in the power of the arts to inspire change.

People in this episode

Host: Breeanya

Guest: Arlene Hardy

Topics covered

  • youth empowerment
  • arts education
  • community building
  • creative expression
  • mentorship

Keywords

  • youth
  • arts
  • community
  • confidence
  • mentorship
  • creative expression
  • gala

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yavapai Youth Choirs, Una Voce Women’s Choir

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