Welcome to Generation Swap, a project and podcast about connecting across all stages of life.
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No doubt you’ve heard of a ‘generation gap,’ but what’s a Generation Swap?
It’s a place where mentors and mentees — we call them Swapmates — come together to talk about goals, passions, and values, bringing out the full potential in each other. Rather than focusing on what divides us across generations, we explore all the ways in which we’re connected to each other. Don’t have a Swapmate? We’ll give you ideas on how to find one.
We use the term Swapmate — rather than mentor and mentee — because learning is a 2-way street. Swapmates listen, guide, and encourage, helping each other figure out life!
At the same time, this 2-way street has an important detour: research shows that it’s in the second half of life that many people discover their most authentic self, leading to greater life satisfaction.
Generation Swap is part of an Aquinas College class that reaches far beyond the boundaries of our campus. We’re sponsored by the Aquinas Advantage Center. Join us for conversations about the dance of life!
Recent Episodes:
Syd & Katie
Syd Baxter is a retired entrepreneur and small business owner. He is passionate about his grandchildren, high school crew, and being an all-around cheerleader and sounding board for young people....
Paul & Eliza
Paul Farr is a retired gastroenterologist who practiced at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids and who loves continued learning at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College....
Francine & Kat
Francine Paolini recently retired from Aquinas College where she worked in the library. For many years she was part of a women’s vocal group and performed Motown and other music. She enjoys yoga,...
Sue & Kaleese
Sue Miller taught Latin and English in Grand Rapids area high schools. She loves to travel and has led school groups in Italy and other European countries. She enjoys yoga, walking, and watching...
Dave & Grace
Dave Kampfschulte is a presenter and facilitator at Amazing Circles Workshops. Formerly a teacher in the public school system, he loves working with people of all ages. He has also been a hospice...
Susan & Nicole
Susan Kohloff works part time at the Osher Lifelong Leaning Institute after a long career with the Michigan Department of Corrections. She is passionate about animals and is involved with Paws with...
Ann & Isabel
Ann Zoellner worked as a speech pathologist, special education teacher and consultant. She has a Master’s degree from Michigan State University and a Special Education Supervisor certification from...
Larry & Hunter
Larry Titley worked as an attorney for many years at Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt, and Howlett LLP. He has served on many boards including The Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids and the Osher Lifelong...
Paul & Jeileny
Paul Farr is a retired gastroenterologist who practiced for many years in Grand Rapids. He is an avid traveler and serves on the board of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He received his BA...
Explore the Stories
Values
Eboo Patel
Muslim father teaches lessons about standing up for Jewish friend
career
Gerri Detweiler
Financial advocacy for individuals and small business owners
Mentoring
Nicholas Wolterstorff
3 key questions for figuring out your career path
Relationships
George & Susan Heartwell
The joys and challenges of 48 years of marriage
The Generation Swap Creative Team:
Cindy Kamp
Creator and Host
Dana Hebreard
Career and Connections Expert
John Griffin
Executive Producer
Danielle Kendra
Website Designer
Sean O’Melia
Consultant for All Things Tech
Brigid Avery
Consultant for All Things Creative
Alexandra Stephenson
Social Media Coordinator
Eliza Brown
Mentorship Assistant
Gary Eberle & Lexi Schaub
The Voices of Generation Swap
