Navigating the In-Between as a Zillennial

What does it mean to belong to a generation that doesn’t fully belong anywhere?

Zillennials—those born between 1990 and 2000—stand at the intersection of Millennials and Gen Z. They remember life before smartphones yet came of age with social media. They grew up writing letters home from summer camp and later learned to craft the perfect Instagram caption.

In Episode 4 of The GenShift Podcast, Katherine Jeffery talks with Rachel Bagda and Marissa Gratz, two Zillennials who describe what it’s like to live in that “in-between” space. Together, they explore how this micro-generation is:

• Balancing ambition with well-being

• Redefining what healthy work culture looks like

• Translating across Millennial and Gen Z communication styles

• Leading with empathy in fast-paced workplaces

Their stories show that being caught between generations isn’t a weakness—it’s a bridge.

Zillennials understand both structure and flexibility, tradition and innovation. They bring perspective from two eras of work and technology—and that makes them invaluable in teams navigating rapid change.

Listen to GenShift Episode 4: Navigating the In-Between as a Zillennial to hear Rachel and Marissa’s conversation about growing up between two worlds, building healthy boundaries, and finding purpose in a digital age.

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