83. Gen Whys trying Gen Z Style: A Gen Z–Millennial fashion intervention ft. Annet Kavata | Yesticle
Sat Jan 03 2026
They said yes to curiosity. This Gen Z said yes to dressing them accordingly.
For this yesticle, Akumu and Claire flip the generational script and invite a real Gen Z voice into the studio, not just to talk, but to style them, challenge them, and help them rethink what identity, fashion, and power look like today in the teenage and young adult world.
Introducing the youngest guest expert, thus far, Annet Kavata. Kavata is a medical student at Aga Khan University, Founding President of Girl Up AKU, and a climate justice innovator working at the intersection of youth leadership, sustainability, and social change in Kenya.
What starts as a playful Millennial-to-Gen Z makeover quickly becomes a deeper conversation about:
what Gen Z fashion actually representshow young people use style as identity, armour, and expressionthe pressure of being labelled "Gen Z"generational stereotypes and power dynamicsyouth activism, climate justice, and leadership in Africa
This isn't a generational showdown. It's a conversation, curious, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly insightful, about what we miss when we reduce whole generations to memes. It's about putting us in the same room, handing over the reins, and seeing what we learn when we stop judging each other and start paying closer attention.
Expect humour, chaos, cultural commentary, and a few unexpected realisations...all styled in one very Gen Z-approved outfit.
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Timestamps to Specific Segments:
(0:00) Intro
(02:04) Meet Kavata: Gen Z, And Make It Accomplished
(04:38) What Is Gen Z Style Anyway?
(06:00) The Millennial → Dress Like a Gen Z Challenge/Game
(16:38) Mic Off, Cameras Off: The Gen Z Makeover Explained
(20:48) What Gen Z Fashion Says About Identity & Power
(22:24) Being Labelled "Gen Z": Empowering or Limiting?
(23:51) Fashion & Mood; Gender & 'My Dress My Choice'
(25:35) Zooming Out: Style, Age, Visibility, Sexuality & Femininity
(29:11) Beyond the Outfit: Kavata's Work With Climate Action & Beyond
(31:37) Final Thoughts: Saying Yes To Gen Z Fashion Or Something New
(33:40) What Kavata Has Recently Said Yes To
(34:53) Outro
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Important Links:
The Dress Like a Gen Z Yes Challenge:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XA-TlWVyJODfxvLrnFtrf_tt-fuP4GG/view?usp=sharing
Follow Kavata:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annet-kavata-a3014b260
https://www.instagram.com/missk.avata/
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They said yes to curiosity. This Gen Z said yes to dressing them accordingly. For this yesticle, Akumu and Claire flip the generational script and invite a real Gen Z voice into the studio, not just to talk, but to style them, challenge them, and help them rethink what identity, fashion, and power look like today in the teenage and young adult world. Introducing the youngest guest expert, thus far, Annet Kavata. Kavata is a medical student at Aga Khan University, Founding President of Girl Up AKU, and a climate justice innovator working at the intersection of youth leadership, sustainability, and social change in Kenya. What starts as a playful Millennial-to-Gen Z makeover quickly becomes a deeper conversation about: what Gen Z fashion actually representshow young people use style as identity, armour, and expressionthe pressure of being labelled "Gen Z"generational stereotypes and power dynamicsyouth activism, climate justice, and leadership in Africa This isn't a generational showdown. It's a conversation, curious, slightly chaotic, and surprisingly insightful, about what we miss when we reduce whole generations to memes. It's about putting us in the same room, handing over the reins, and seeing what we learn when we stop judging each other and start paying closer attention. Expect humour, chaos, cultural commentary, and a few unexpected realisations...all styled in one very Gen Z-approved outfit. ____ Timestamps to Specific Segments: (0:00) Intro (02:04) Meet Kavata: Gen Z, And Make It Accomplished (04:38) What Is Gen Z Style Anyway? (06:00) The Millennial → Dress Like a Gen Z Challenge/Game (16:38) Mic Off, Cameras Off: The Gen Z Makeover Explained (20:48) What Gen Z Fashion Says About Identity & Power (22:24) Being Labelled "Gen Z": Empowering or Limiting? (23:51) Fashion & Mood; Gender & 'My Dress My Choice' (25:35) Zooming Out: Style, Age, Visibility, Sexuality & Femininity (29:11) Beyond the Outfit: Kavata's Work With Climate Action & Beyond (31:37) Final Thoughts: Saying Yes To Gen Z Fashion Or Something New (33:40) What Kavata Has Recently Said Yes To (34:53) Outro _____ Important Links: The Dress Like a Gen Z Yes Challenge: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XA-TlWVyJODfxvLrnFtrf_tt-fuP4GG/view?usp=sharing Follow Kavata: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annet-kavata-a3014b260 https://www.instagram.com/missk.avata/ ____________________ If you enjoy the podcast, we love you! And we'd like to ask you to rate us on Spotify - it will only take a couple of seconds, we promise! If you listen to us on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to leave a brief review. We promise it will take less than a minute unless, of course, you have more to say. In any case, we appreciate you! Thanks in advance! _____________________ For video logs, visit https://www.youtube.com/@yesgirlspodcast For blogs, visit https://yesgirlspodcast.com/ Feel free to follow us across these platforms: INSTAGRAM TWITTER LINKEDIN TIKTOK