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Formative

Formative

Written by: New York Edge
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Formative, from New York Edge, is the podcast where the leaders of today are interviewed by leaders of tomorrow! Our intrepid co-hosts, all between the ages of eleven and fourteen, conduct long-form interviews with successful adults from the worlds of business, science, the arts, and beyond.320448 Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • Alan and Heidi: Letting Passion Lead the Way

    Alan and Heidi: Letting Passion Lead the Way
    Oct 20 2026

    We’re jumping right into Season 13 with Alan Lewis, Head of Global Corporate Communications at Take-Two Interactive Software. He joins middle schooler Heidi for a conversation about how his early love of writing and history led him into the world of public relations and beyond. Alan also shares advice for young people who might want to follow in his footsteps.

    This is a conversation about discovering what you love and letting those passions guide where you go next.
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    21 mins
  • Ashan and Kali: We Can Do Hard Things

    Ashan and Kali: We Can Do Hard Things
    Jul 7 2026

    Ashan Singh, correspondent for ABC News Nightline, joins middle schooler Kali to share how curiosity, asking questions, and being open to unexpected paths led him into journalism after initially pursuing law.

    Kali learns from Ashan why good storytelling starts with a question, how taking on hard things builds confidence, and why making mistakes (and owning them) can help you grow and keep moving forward.
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    22 mins
  • Elise and Brielle: We Stay Curious and Ask Questions

    Elise and Brielle: We Stay Curious and Ask Questions
    Jun 30 2026

    Elise Kirban, Global Chief Counsel of Competition at Aon, joins middle schooler Brielle to share how a path that began in theater led her into a career in antitrust law as her interests evolved along the way..

    Brielle learns from Elise why asking questions early, staying curious, and breaking big problems into smaller steps can help you succeed in school and beyond.
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    16 mins
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