What happens when you’re a young person with big goals, but you live in a small community?

On this episode of Rising Voices , host Sarah Parsons speaks with Anna from La Scie, a Grade 12 student and member of student council.They talk about mental health supports in rural communities, the need for fundraising to help young people access opportunities outside their area, and how social media can be a crucial way for young people in smaller communities to make connections. Listen right here.

On this edition of Rising Voices, Host Sarah Parsons chatted with Noah Blanchard, owner of Point Break Systems.

They spoke about some misconceptions about AI, some of the cool things Noah does through his work, how he got into AI and started his own business at 18, why it’s important that we don’t lose our individuality, and so much more.

Tune in Friday at 6PM on 100.1 BayFM or stream anywhere through the website or the free app.

“Content Warning”, Today’s conversation includes discussion about victimization, trauma, and navigating support services, so please take care of yourselves while listening.

This week, host Sarah Parsons is joined by Alex Brake for an honest conversation about navigating victim services .

This week on Rising Voices, we’re talking all things Early Childhood Education with Meredith Loveys, ECE instructor at CNA!

What does an ECE actually do? Why are the early years so important? What does regulated child care look like in NL? And what’s it like choosing ECE as a career?

Tune in Friday at 6 PM on 100.1 BayFM with your host Sarah Parsons.

If you're outside of the coverage area, you can listen live on their website. www.Bayfm. ca

"Content Warning", This show will include the topic of depression, suicide, suicidal ideation and Sarah's own experiences with it. Some resources will be provided at the end of the episode for anyone if you or someone you know needs support.

On this episode of Rising Voices, Sarah gets real about suicide, depression and her own story.

On this episode of Rising Voices - find out what happens when someone in crisis turns to AI, and the AI gets it wrong.

Host Sarah Parsons Kelsey Green are taking a hard look at OpenAI, ChatGPT, and the tragic case of Adam Raine.

They talk about mental health, AI safeguards, and who should be held responsible when an AI system fails someone at their most vulnerable.

" Content Warning", This episode will discuss non-consensual images of child exploitation and there will be some sensitive topics about suicide and mental health ,so if you find this subject matter triggering please take care of yourself and we will mention some resources available that you might find helpful at the end of the show.

Host Sarah Parson's guests on this week's show are Kelsey & Pete from the Community Health Initiative and their talking about the risks, the realities, and how we can protect ourselves and our kids online. Listen to the full episode right here!

Join host Sarah Parsons for a Friday Dance Party!

Host Sarah Parsons talks to some of the Summer Games athletes