Send us a text In this episode of Aspire, Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout sit down with Meghan Boudreau, a recent Allegheny College graduate and youth advocacy leader, for an insightful discussion about supporting young people through major life transitions. Meghan recounts her journey, sharing practical advice on navigating college, building supportive networks, and discovering her passion for advocacy through real-world experiences. Meghan reflects honestly on finding her voice, embracing discomfort to foster growth, and utilizing a range of campus resources including mentors, professors, and counselors. The conversation highlights essential college topics like the “red zone,” strategies for bystander intervention, and ways to create meaningful change both personally and institutionally. Drawing from her work with I Have the Right To, Meghan demonstrates how early, holistic conversations around respect and restorative justice can empower survivors and entire communities. Her lived experience and advocacy show how educators, parents, and peers can create a culture of respect and consent.
