# S2E295: Launching Into Adulthood: Alpha Student Alex’s Real-World Test (Part 2)

An episode of [Future of Education Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1673109764), 11 Jan 2026, 15 min.

Audio: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/59f10a76-4e93-4887-8d94-64a7232a382e.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhVJbnZpc2libGVOZXR3b3JrBjoGRVQ%3D--0761ee75eb25694efc17849092f8583c07f6c68b

How do we actually prepare teens to launch into adulthood? In part two, MacKenzie continues the conversation with Alpha student Alex as they go deeper into the real-life skills teens need to thrive on their own. Building on Alex’s upcoming eight-week experience living independently in a new city, this episode zooms in on the practical and emotional skills required for adulthood- from decision-making and self-management to confidence, resilience, and ownership.

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