Alastair is joined by award-winning social entrepreneur Lise Kaye-Bell, founder of Soundproof Box, an immersive theatre company using live performance to explore tough topics with young people. From misogyny and coercive control to drug trafficking and self-worth, Lise’s work has reached over 13,000 students and counting.
As a Gen Xer with a Gen Z daughter, Lise brings both personal and professional insight into how generational communication is evolving. She shares why she never wanted to be the “old lady with a PowerPoint,” how she co-creates shows that resonate with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and why asking questions (not giving answers) is key to unlocking trust and engagement. With humour, honesty and empathy, this episode offers practical lessons for parents, educators and anyone struggling to connect with the next generation.

Lise Kaye-Bell Takeaways:

1. Language and humour matter: Keeping up with Gen Z slang, tech, and tone is essential for resonance.
2. Cultural literacy gaps: Today’s teens are informed and inclusive, but their sources can be unfiltered or narrow.
3. Content-rich, context-poor: Gen Z’s world is full of opinions, but not always the tools to evaluate them.
4. Tech tension: Phones aren’t just distractions—they’re creative tools when used with purpose.
5. Resilience shift: Gen Z may be less resilient in traditional ways—but more emotionally articulate and socially conscious.
6. Advice for Gen Z: Your elders have lived experience—ask questions, challenge kindly, and keep talking.

Lise Kaye-Bell Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lise-kaye-bell/
https://www.facebook.com/Soundproofboxcic/
https://www.instagram.com/soundproof_box/
https://www.youtube.com/@Soundproofboxcic