Transformative Storytelling

To counter the enormous amount of pessimism, dissension, misinformation, and the fracturing of trust that has eroded our country’s confidence in traditional institutions and each other, we are investing in compelling, human-centered storytelling projects that have the power to reveal hidden narratives, nurture our common bonds and shared humanity, raise awareness about promising solutions, and amplify young people’s voices.

Introducing the GrownKid Podcast

On the heels of their hit Teenager Therapy podcast, co-hosts Gael Aitor and Kayla Suarez, both 21, are diving into the real challenges of navigating young adulthood with raw conversations and expert advice on mental health, careers, and life skills. We are proud to support GrownKid along with Joy Coalition. Listen on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

We seek to partner with values-aligned investors and filmmakers

to support content that is integrated with SFF’s programmatic grantmaking strategy and can serve as a force multiplier to help us realize our mission of creating greater opportunity, accessible to all. We endeavor to execute impact campaigns alongside the films and in partnership with our grantee partners to extend the life of the storytelling projects, widen distribution and achieve maximum visibility and reach.

Inspirational stories

of against-all-odds entrepreneurship, leadership, shared humanity, bridging differences and divides to foster common bonds.

Young adults navigating through adversity

including exiting the juvenile justice system, foster care, homelessness, and the challenges of the youth mental health crisis.

Restoring faith in the promise of America

How are we connecting Gen Z to pathways to opportunity, good jobs, and a bright future – and what role will AI play?

Stories

will you get happier with age? (how to find purpose and happiness) | GrownKid podcast

does growing older just mean more worries, stress, and problems? or does aging come with more happiness and fulfillment in life? in this episode, we explore what it means to be happy, how to live a life with purpose, and how to face failure without letting it crush your spirit. we talked with people older than us and asked them about their own journey with happiness, failure, and purpose. so if you’re worried about aging or making sure life goes the way you want, well, maybe it doesn’t actually matter that much in the end. You’ll find happiness anyways! With special guest Betsey Johnson.

my life without a college degree | GrownKid podcast

will you be forever broke and careerless if you don’t go to college? turns out you’ll probably be okay. in this episode we talk about the alternative options to a financially stable career that doesn’t require a 4 year degree because rising college costs, doubts about the payoff, and selective admissions are causing many to reconsider traditional higher education paths. we talk with people that have made a living without a degree and ask about how they did it, if they have any regrets and then later bring on david deming as an expert who can guide us on the value of a college degree. so maybe the key to a good life isn’t a business degree but simply a career as a plumber or IT worker. Life gets so much more simple (and less expensive) if you realize that early lol

whether it’s because of a language barrier, political views, or sexuality, many of us have had moments where we wonder if our family truly gets us. if you’ve ever felt the need to set clear boundaries or even go no contact with your family, this episode is for you. while family is forever, maybe we should get to choose who that family is for us. With special guest Jonathan Van Ness.

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“We believe in the power of human-centered, aspirational storytelling to nurture our common bonds, foster our shared humanity, and inspire the next generation of leaders, and we look forward to pursuing projects across many different formats aligned with our family’s philanthropic work and mission.”

– Howard Schultz