Law Power & Youth Policy Impact | YDN podcast Ep. 3

Welcome to this episode of the YDN podcast. Today, we dive into the realities of youth leadership and driving political change 🎙️ Zuzana Hozlárová, a Slovak activist and former head of the Student Council for Higher Education, shares her unconventional journey from opera singer to political organizer. She opens up about facing political resistance and smear campaigns inside the Slovak government, dealing with gender bias, and fighting brain drain through talent policy. She also discusses her experience at the Conference on the Future of Europe and why young leaders must stay persistent and vocal in shaping a democratic future ✊ Join TWIN to find a mentor at https://twin-mentorship.com/en Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Talent policy, brain drain, and economic impact in Slovakia 09:44 - Childhood dreams and shifting from a music conservatory to activism 11:53 - Organizing the first protest against 18:42 - Sponsor Break: Twin Mentorship 19:47 - European Youth Dialog and the Conference on the Future of Europe 37:15 - Government experience 46:22 - Navigating leadership, authenticity, and overcoming gender bias 52:52 - Sponsor Break: Twin Mentorship 53:51 - High-stakes political encounters 01:00:27 - Future elections, youth pro-democracy movements, and protests 01:15:27 - Lightning Round & Outro