Small Talk | United Way Of Greater Atlanta

Big ideas. Big dreams. Tiny reporters.

What happens when you give kids the mic?

In Small Talk, young reporters Keke and Caleb sit down with Atlanta’s leaders—teachers, artists, CEOs, community champions, and even the Mayor!—to ask about their jobs, their dreams, and what they are doing to build a better future for kids like them.

Because when you give kids a voice to ask cute questions, you start honest conversations about the city we’re building together.

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Kids talk, Atlanta answers.

In Small Talk, watch what happens when kids lead the conversation—and what’s possible for our city’s future.

episode 1

City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens chats Caleb about the Atlanta we all want to see

episode 2

United Way of Greater Atlanta President & CEO Milton J. Little, Jr. shares how he helps Atlanta’s kids…and still finds time to play

episode 3

Atlanta Influences Everything’s Bem Joiner talks culture, community, and the power of kids to drive what’s

episode 4

Musician Lisa Pham connects with Keke over a love for the arts—and the idea that kids can change the world

episode 5

Journalist Condace Pressley steps to the other side of the mic this time, answering questions from a kid reporter

episode 6

Dr. Stephen Owens, education researcher and advocate, talks about making a difference at any age

episode 7

Children’s librarian Isabel Brandt shares how she helps people every day

episode 8

King of Pops co-founder Steve Carse gives Caleb a taste of how kids’ voices matter

Small Talk Trailer

What happens when you ask the questions only a kid would dare to? Join Keke and Caleb as they sit down with our city’s leaders and get the real answers.

episode 1

City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens chats Caleb about the Atlanta we all want to see

episode 2

United Way of Greater Atlanta President & CEO Milton J. Little, Jr. shares how he helps Atlanta’s kids…and still finds time to play

episode 3

Atlanta Influences Everything’s Bem Joiner talks culture, community, and the power of kids to drive what’s

episode 4

Musician Lisa Pham connects with Keke over a love for the arts—and the idea that kids can change the world

episode 5

Journalist Condace Pressley steps to the other side of the mic this time, answering questions from a kid reporter

episode 6

Dr. Stephen Owens, education researcher and advocate, talks about making a difference at any age

episode 7

Children’s librarian Isabel Brandt shares how she helps people every day

episode 8

King of Pops co-founder Steve Carse gives Caleb a taste of how kids’ voices matter

Small Talk Trailer

What happens when you ask the questions only a kid would dare to? Join Keke and Caleb as they sit down with our city’s leaders and get the real answers.

Meet our kid reporters!

Caleb

Caleb, age 9, loves asking big questions! He is really competitive when it comes to sports. He plays baseball, basketball, lacrosse, really wants to play tackle football—and also loves cheering on the Atlanta Braves!

Keke

Keke, age 12, recently moved to Atlanta, and already has a lot of big ideas of how to help her community. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying volleyball, skating, tumbling, or somewhere halfway up a tree.

Big change starts with Small Talk

Kids lead with curiosity, and Small Talk creates space for the questions only a kid would dare to ask. The conversations that follow remind us of what matters most:

Every child deserves to be heard

Big change starts with simple actions

The future of Atlanta depends on the opportunities we create for kids today

At United Way of Greater Atlanta, we work every day to make sure kids across our region have what they need to grow, learn, and thrive—from early learning and literacy to food security, safety, and family stability. Because Atlanta’s future is powered by kids.

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