"Bridging the Gap" Podcast

Welcome to Orange Partnership's "Bridging the Gap" podcast.  Join us for thoughtful conversations with youth, parents, and community partners working to enhance protective factors of healthy habits and empower parents and youth.   Our vision is to raise awareness of how to create open conversations and environments in which young people can thrive.  #YouthThrive 

Our full podcast playlist can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@BridgingTheGapOP

  • Episode 1: Orange Partnership's Leadership "Meet and Greet"

    An interview with Executive Team at Orange Partnership - Gayane Chambless, Coaliton Program Director & Keith Bagby, Board Chair.  Hear firsthand how the community coalition got started, where its going, and the leaders' unwavering commitment to helping the youth in our community live to their fullest potential. 

    23 MIN

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  • Episode 2: Introduction to our Youth ADAPT Program

    Learn about the history of Orange Partnership's ADAPT Youth program, how it all began, and how it's grown in to a valuable youth empowerment program offered to Orange County middle and high school students.  

    18 MIN

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  • Episode 3: Teen Safe Driving Tips

    Nat'l Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26th and calls attention to the challenges faced by teen drivers.  Learn how to keep your novice teen driver safe on the roads and making good decisions - like not driving under the influence of substances (including alcohol and cannabis)

    42 MIN

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  • Episode 4: 2025 CADCA National Leadership Forum Recap

    In this video, four high school students from Orange County, NC, recap their recent trip to the 2025 CADCA National Leadership Forum in Washington, DC. Watch as they share their experiences, insights, and takeaways from this empowering event, where they had the opportunity to learn, grow, and network with leaders from around the country. Learn how they gained valuable leadership skills and strategies to help make a difference in their communities.

    51 Min


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  • Episode 5: Vidya and Caroline's Journey to Inspire Change

    In this episode, Vidya and Caroline dive deep into what drives them, sharing their personal stories, passions, and motivations behind their commitment to making a difference. Discover their unique perspectives, learn about their aspirations, and get inspired by their dedication to creating positive change. Don’t miss this insightful conversation filled with heart, purpose, and a little bit of fun!

    39 MIN

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Podcasting Camp

In June and July of 2025, in association with the Town of Chapel Hill, Orange Partnership hosted two Substance Use Peer Education Podcasting Camps. The first camp catered to middle-school aged youth, or ages 10-14, while the second camp catered to high-school aged youth, or ages 14-18.  Youth formed groups to become "experts" on the topics of alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis. They then scripted, recorded, and edited podcasts on these subjects to share the information they learned with peers. Check out the completed podcasts below!

Middle School

  • Alcohol

    Listen to --- discuss topics surrounding the harms and impact of alcohol use among youth, as well as how retailers in our community may be targeting our youth with these products. 

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  • Nicotine

    Listen to Alex, Tomás, Om, and Aum discuss topics surrounding the harms and impact of nictotine use among youth, as well as how retailers in our community may be targeting our youth with these products. 

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  • Cannabis

    Listen to --- discuss topics surrounding the harms and impact of cannabis use among youth, as well as how retailers in our community may be targeting our youth with these products. 

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High School

  • Alcohol

    Listen to --- discuss topics surrounding the harms and impact of alcohol use among youth, as well as how retailers in our community may be targeting our youth with these products. 

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  • Vaping