Podcast

Maine Youth Leadership Minute

Business, Non-Profit

Join Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) alum Esther Pew '06 as she sits down with other MYL alumni from across our 40+ year legacy to discuss leadership, volunteerism, and character. Hear how our four day seminar has influenced the lives of so many people, what it means to them now, and how they continue to engage with the MYL community today and in the future. Cover art by MYL Board Member Jillian Worster '16.

Episodes
40
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

40 episodes, newest first

  1. Bradley Overlock '26

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Bradley Overlock, a 2026 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    20 min
  2. Stella Martinelli '26

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Stella Martinelli, a 2026 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    16 min
  3. Encore: Jason Tarr '03

    Show notes

    For this encore episode, Esther sits down with Jason Tarr, a 2003 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) Program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    19 min
  4. Wyatt Steward '26

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Wyatt Steward, a 2026 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    14 min
  5. Dilyla Brown '26

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Dilyla Brown, a 2026 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    16 min
  6. Emma Brown (Kast) '08

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Emma Brown, a 2008 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    22 min
  7. Maggie Gurewicz '18

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Maggie Gurewicz, a 2018 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    23 min
  8. Emily Gorrivan '12

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Emily Gorrivan, a 2012 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    23 min
  9. Brandon Ingaharro

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Brandon Ingaharro, a volunteer and speaker at the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    29 min
  10. Hawar Haddadi '13

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Hawar Haddadi, a 2013 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    35 min
  11. Esther Pew '06

    Show notes

    Esther Pew, a 2006 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program spends some time being interviewed instead of doing the interviewing. For this episode, Esther is joined by Jason Tarr '03, who takes over hosting.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    38 min
  12. Encore: Ross Gorham '05

    Show notes

    For this encore episode of the podcast, Esther revisits her conversation with Ross Gorham, a 2005 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program - and current board president!

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    18 min
  13. Gavin Pelkey '16

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Gavin Pelkey, a 2016 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    38 min
  14. Kaeden Swan '25

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Kaeden Swan, a 2025 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    25 min
  15. Marisa Turesky '07

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Marisa Turesky, a 2007 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    32 min
  16. Saorise Carrigan '25

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Saorise Carrigan, a 2025 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    25 min
  17. Jim Cox

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Jim Cox, one of the founders of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    37 min
  18. Connor Tibbetts '25

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Connor Tibbetts, a 2025 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    26 min
  19. Alex Steed '99

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Alex Steed, a 1999 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    36 min
  20. Kyleigh Marcotte '25

    Show notes

    Esther sits down with Kyleigh Marcotte, a 2025 alumni of the Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) program.

    For more information about MYL, to sponsor a student, or learn how you can get involved, please visit our website at http://maineyouthleadership.org, email us at maineyouthleadership@maineyouthleadership.org, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook at Maine Youth Leadership.

    20 min