# Youth Changemaker Platforms American Girl's Conversations for Change Highlights Trailblazers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-02-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americangirlconversations-for-change References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210218005226/en) & [americangirl](https://www.americangirl.com/herstory#4generations) American Girl's Conversations for Change series was created to give voice to various [female trailblazers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-science-is-everything) and their stories in support of greater empathy, equality and respect. The all-new digital platform is kicking off with an episode called 4 Generations of Black Voices that shares insights from Marley Dias, youth activist and author; Paris Williams, Paris Cares Foundation, along with her mom and educator Alicia Marshall; and writer and American Girl author Denise Lewis Patrick. In the months ahead, Conversations for Change will highlight videos, letters and advice from young leaders who are on a mission to make the world a brighter place. Future episodes are set to include topics like climate change, breaking barriers and going for goals, which will share stories from [Team USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-centric-beauty-campaigns) athletes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youth Changemaker Platforms:** There may be a growing trend in the creation of digital platforms that empower and give voice to young leaders who are on a mission to create a brighter future. - **Female Trailblazers Highlighted:** The trend may be for companies to create platforms that showcase and bring attention to the stories of female trailblazers in order to promote empathy, equality and respect. - **Diverse Inter-generational Conversations:** There may be a trend towards creating digital platforms that promote conversations between different generations and diverse youth leaders to share experiences and promote understanding. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing and Media:** There may be opportunities for companies in the publishing and media industries to create digital platforms that highlight empowering stories of young and diverse voices. - **Nonprofit and Social Justice:** There may be opportunities for organizations in the nonprofit and social justice sectors to create innovative digital platforms that amplify the voices of marginalized groups and young leaders. - **Education and Training:** There may be opportunities in the education and training sector to create digital platforms that promote inter-generational conversations and help young people develop their leadership skills and advocate for their causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Doll-Focused Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-1.md) - [Storytelling Snowboarding Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-american-girl.md) - [Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-girl-2025-girl-of-the-year.md) - [Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivela.md) - [Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-3.md) - [Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-play.md) - [Youth-Focused Social Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claires-2.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/role-model-series.md) - [Diverse Leadership Inanities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-collective.md)