> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.youthunmutedpodcast.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ep. 23 - Youth of the Year: Expanding Impact On Campus - URL: https://www.youthunmutedpodcast.com/youth-of-the-year-expanding-impact-on-campus/ - Published: 2026-09-18T12:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-18T12:00:01.000Z - Description: Midwest Youth of the Year Brook'Lynn Hughes shares her transition from Minnesota to Dillard University, breaking down how she balances pre-law coursework, leadership, and strict personal boundaries to avoid early burnout. - Author: Boys and Girls Club of Benton County --- Navigating the shift from a structured high school routine to the unstructured freedom of higher education disrupts even the most disciplined student leaders. Host Holden connects with Midwest Youth of the Year Brook'Lynn Hughes to discuss moving from Minnesota to New Orleans for her freshman year at Dillard University. Transitioning across the country brings a massive shift in environment, climate, and daily schedules. Brook'Lynn breaks down how she balances pre-law coursework with campus leadership campaigns while guarding against early burnout. She exposes the difficulty of rebuilding a local network from scratch, the hidden trap of open campus schedules, and why establishing strict personal boundaries keeps student leaders grounded. For former youth leaders and incoming freshmen adjusting to high-stakes life shifts, this conversation provides a practical framework for taking ownership of your calendar without losing your drive. Subscribe and share this episode with an ambitious student heading off to campus soon. What system do you rely on to manage open time and stay disciplined? Join teen host Holden on the 4th and 18th of every month for new episodes of Youth Unmuted, proudly presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County. Stay Connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youthunmutedpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youthunmuted Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581181750280 LinkedIn: Youth Unmuted