The Hidden Strengths of Generation Z

About this episode

Ana Homayoun discusses the strengths of Generation Z and offers insights for parents navigating adolescence.

Ana Homayoun is an academic advisor and early career development strategist who is the founder of Silicon Valley–based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, which develops student programs focused on executive functioning and well-being. She is the also author of four books, most recently the paperback Getting In Is Not Enough: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades, Test Scores and College Admission, coming out June 9, 2026, as well as That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, Social Media Wellness. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Fast Company, and NPR, and on Good Morning America and NBC News. Ana Homayoun's website: https://anahomayoun.com/ CultivaTeen Roots helps parents of tweens and teens navigate adolescence with confidence and connection. Through courses, resources, and community support, we give parents practical tools to understand their child’s development, set healthy boundaries, and strengthen relationships during these transformative years. Check out our website for more information, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cultivateenroots.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on…

People in this episode

Guest: Ana Homayoun

Topics covered

• Generation Z
• adolescence
• parenting
• executive functioning
• well-being
• education

Keywords

• Generation Z
• parenting
• adolescence
• executive functioning
• well-being
• education
• Ana Homayoun

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Green Ivy Educational Consulting, Luminaria Learning Solutions, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Fast Company, NPR, Good Morning America, NBC News, CultivaTeen Roots

Books & works: Getting In Is Not Enough: The New Blueprint for Success Beyond Grades, Test Scores and College Admission, That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, Social Media Wellness

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