Generation Why Not
How this social entrepreneur overcame her fear of not making a difference
Generation Why Not — With a stellar education in politics and investment management, 25-year-old Paula Schwarz was destined for a successful career in financial consultancy. Instead, she launched a social initiative, which is now helping to tackle one of the greatest crises facing mainland Europe since the Second World War.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
Millennials and Motherhood: Will we ever be ready?
A life of perpetual adolescence — When we were kids, growing up looked so simple. For most of us in our 20s life hasn't quite turned out as planned: job security, houses, long-term partners? Not quite. In some ways it's liberating, but for young women like writer Abi Wilkinson wanting children there's a dilemma - to wait for stability, or to start a family before it's too late.
Written by: Abi Wilkinson
The self-taught bike builder who left his dead-end job behind
Generation Why Not — A near-death experience inspired former factory-worker Ricky Feather to leave his dead-end job and follow his dreams. It was a gamble that paid off. Without any formal training, Feather has built a career as one of the world’s most respected young bike builders.
Written by: Daniel Tapper (interview)
The Russian BMXers finding freedom on their bikes
BMXing in the Baltic — Our generation grew up being told the world could be ours, to dream big, and that anything was possible - but for many of us life isn't quite panning out as planned. One group of young BMXers in Russia reckon life is just as fulfilling when you sit back and enjoy the ride.
Written by: Robert Fanshawe
Black, Queer and Under Scrutiny: Living out my freedom online
Taking up space — The internet age provides us with endless opportunity and freedom - to assert and explore ourselves however we see fit. But we don't just look at the world, the world looks right back at us, and our loved ones won't always like what they see.
Written by: Otamere Guobadia
The fifteen-year-old environmental activist fighting to save our future
Generation Why Not — An environmentalist veteran at just fifteen, Xiuhtezcatl is the face of Earth Guardians, a collective of young activists determined to prevent the world from plummeting into further environmental disaster. Now he’s suing the US government for endangering his future.
Written by: Adam White
Taking to the street: The real fears of London's millennials
The apocalypse, it's coming — Our generation are constantly told that crippling debt, the housing crisis, and mental health issues are going to make our lives hell. Sure, all these issues are all too real, but we took to the streets to dig deeper, asking young people what they truly fear, and what they are doing about it.
Written by: Taylor McGraa
The self taught-coder overcoming fears of not being good enough
Generation Why Not — An enviable CV doesn’t make you immune from feeling inadequate. Under pressure to work harder and longer, talented young coder Maxim Cramer, 25, transformed the way she lived, resulting in a healthier, happier and more productive approach to her career.
Written by: Daniel Tapper
Generation Y? We prefer Generation Why Not?
Millennial hopes and fears — Yes, we get it, our lives are going to be tough. We're worse off than our parents, the planet is doomed, and that's before we've even found somewhere to crash or a temporary job. But instead of asking why, isn't it time we asked ourselves why not? Welcome to millennial hopes and fears week at Huck.
Written by: HUCK HQ