In this episode, 14-year-old Abhimanyu shares his passion for art and explores why art education is crucial in today’s world. He discusses how creativity and critical thinking develop through artistic practice, the challenges young artists face, and the importance of finding your own unique artistic path. Whether you're a student, aspiring artist, or simply curious about the value of art, this episode offers insights and inspiration to fuel your creativity.
Jun 18, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Welcome to the next episode of All Things Bright! This episode's guest is Farooq Abbasi—an entrepreneur who helps budding start-ups grow. In this interview, Alif and Ayat explore what inspired their guest to start his own business, what motivates him to keep going, and what challenges he overcame on his entrepreneurial journey. What's more, jointly with Farooq Abbasi, your hosts dive into the topic of role models and the importance of asking for help. Join Ayat and Alif for another inspiring int...
May 21, 2025•34 min
Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Diya Shaw, a 17-year-old changemaker and the visionary behind StemConnect, an online platform dedicated to empowering women in STEM. Diya shares her journey in creating this dynamic resource hub, which connects women to scholarships, internships, grants, and groundbreaking research opportunities. From fostering a supportive community to staying ahead in the ever-evolving STEM landscape, Diya’s story is a testament to the power of innovation a...
Apr 16, 2025•11 min
How did "Barbie" become a billion-dollar hit? Join me as I uncover the financial strategies, marketing genius, and production magic behind the movie. Learn about the surprising decisions that turned this film into a global phenomenon. This episode gives you an insider look at what made "Barbie" a box-office sensation.
Mar 19, 2025•13 min
In this heartwarming episode of The Playground, we sit down with 16-year-old Muhammad Dadabai, the inspiring founder of Charity Connect BH , a website dedicated to raising awareness for charities in Bahrain. Muhammad shares his journey, the challenges of balancing school with his passion project, and the touching stories that kept him motivated. From organizing events for orphans to writing a research paper on charitable donations, Muhammad's dedication to making a difference is clear. Tune in t...
Feb 19, 2025•16 min
In this episode, we sit down with Isha Kaur, a determined and adaptable young woman who shares her journey of navigating the complexities of college applications and shifting project goals. Isha opens up about the challenges of making decisions in a world full of options, the valuable lessons learned from unfinished projects, and the triumph of believing in herself despite external doubts. Tune in to hear Isha's inspiring story of resilience, growth, and the excitement of embracing the unknown....
Jan 15, 2025•16 min
In this episode of Advantage Point, we delve into Omega’s remarkable ascent from a humble Swiss watchmaker to a global icon in Olympic advertising. Explore how Omega’s creative campaigns and strategic partnerships have enhanced their reputation as a premier luxury watch brand.
Dec 18, 2024•16 min
The concept of 'sooteliers' emerged during a study break when I was looking for a platform to showcase my concealed artworks. Seeing friends curious about my creations, I created 'sooteliers'—a mix of "atelier," representing an artist's studio, and my nickname "misoo" (or soo) - which I came up with for a video game account and that my friends started eventually calling me by. Now, sooteliers is a collection of all my little pieces of art including and hopefully not limited to - painting, photog...
Nov 20, 2024•38 min
Ever wondered how our relationships shape who we are? How social media changes the way we connect? Teen philosopher/blogger Connor explores how we connect, social media's impact, the importance of vulnerability and finding good in the world. This thought-provoking interview is a must-listen!
Oct 16, 2024•25 min
In this episode, we explore the world of astrophysics with Smriti, the mind behind the "ConnectEd" blog. Smriti shares what sparked her interest in astrophysics, her fascination with mind-bending concepts like time dilation and dark matter, the impact of recent discoveries, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring young astrophysicists. Join us as we discover the exciting world of astrophysics through her eyes.
Sep 18, 2024•29 min
This is the first episode of ‘The Teenage Spectrum’, a podcast by Ayza Afridi. In this episode, Ayza introduces her podcast and talks about how to deal with stress. She discusses the physical effects of stress, a concept known as ‘Eustress VS Distress’, and the importance of balance.
Aug 21, 2024•12 min
In this episode, Eva talks about the story of her first-ever backpacking adventure at a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) course in the Pacific Northwest. She shared the highs and lows of her journey, from the nerve-wracking application process to the awkwardness when meeting her fellow coursemates. Experience the thrill of their first experiences in the forest, the guidance of their instructors, and the essential survival skills they mastered. From her independence in ISGE to her deep r...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min
Join us as we chat with Daniel Levy, a 17-year-old football player from Belgium and sneaker entrepreneur. Daniel shares how he turned his passion for exclusive sneakers into a thriving business during the pandemic. Discover his sourcing secrets, the challenges he faces, and his tips for aspiring young entrepreneurs. Don't miss this inspiring story!
Jul 11, 2024•20 min
We know moving to a different country can be difficult and everyone needs help with adjusting to a new place. Aki, Celine, and Ryoko will share their experiences living in various countries and studying in international schools worldwide. It can feel hard sometimes, but if you are willing to adjust, and learn from friends and other cultures, you will gain a lot of new friends, and experiences, and it will build you as a person. So try to enjoy the changes life brings you. Notes: 👘 Aki is from J...
May 15, 2024•10 min
The NHS is the UK's National Health Service, established in 1948, and in this episode, we talk about issues NHS faces: low pay, inadequate resources, and staff strikes. Nurses feel burnt out and unsupported, with a lack of resources to provide adequate care and while the rest of medical staff demand better compensation for their long hours and heavy workloads, the government faces challenges in increasing NHS funding without raising taxes or worsening inflation. However, finding a compromise is ...
Apr 17, 2024•13 min
Rysa analyzes the most important aspects and practical details of true crime, sensationalized by the media. The investigation doesn't stop even after the case is closed, and this case is very odd. When an entire family is found hanging from the ceiling of their quaint home in Burari, Delhi, it seems as they agreed to a mass suicide. But as the investigation progresses... Some secrets are uncovered, and this theory is challenged. The unfortunate case of shared psychosis brought awareness to the p...
Mar 20, 2024•16 min
Theater can open many doors - to the worlds inside of you and outside of you. Dhiya Aiyer is a theatrical student who loves being on stage. Her life was transformed on stage during her first play when she realized her social anxiety was gone and her true self appeared. The liberation on stage is the essence of Dhiya’s life and the freedom she feels while creating using drama is helping her discover more deeper levels of herself and society. Her personal growth is tied to the stage and storytelli...
Feb 21, 2024•16 min
In this episode, we are learning about a new culture and traditions. Our guest Izmer from Malaysia who now lives in Cambodia talks about his experiences with fasting during Ramadan. Fasting is practiced in the Muslim world, in which they do not eat until sunset. Fasting builds gratitude and humility with people, and empathy for those who don’t have food to eat. After 4 weeks, Muslims celebrate Eid in mosques and with their families. 🇰🇭 Izmir now lives in Cambodia. 00:50 🍳 What is fasting; 13 ...
Jan 17, 2024•10 min
Mark is interviewing authors of Animarathon - a radio station in Jakarta featuring a growing selection of ani songs and nurturing anime culture. Today we will hear all about the passions of anime lovers - crushes, nice characters, and why fans are collecting figurines. Hear all about the three distinct types of anime enthusiasts and the emotional side of anime that may bring a tear or two and how Animarathon started their cool journey. Show Notes: 📻 Animarathon is a special super cool anime mus...
Dec 20, 2023•27 min
Entrepreneurship is a really cool vehicle to figure out who you are. It can help you understand what kind of mindset you have, how you tackle problems, and how you react differently to different situations. Devi Shany shares her journey of founding Ascend Now and changing the educational systems. Tune in to hear what are the obstacles she faced, what motivates her to keep going, what changes she wants to see for the women of the world, and what are the most amazing stories she is proud of. The k...
Nov 15, 2023•52 min
Mei is interviewing Mohamini - her high school friend from Italy who grew up in India as a vegetarian but decided to become a vegan. Being a vegan is not only an investment in your health, but in the well-being of nature, animals, and society. It is not about the meat and food and tastes - it is more about the industry and all the animal-based products that are very toxic to the environment. Transitioning to a vegan diet sometimes is hard because of the lifestyle and stress, but the most importa...
Oct 18, 2023•38 min
Parents have their own perspectives and look down on arts as not-so-good career choices such as law, medicine, or engineering. Shriya and Ishita talk about stereotypes of career choices in India and how they both overcome the challenges around art not being a good career path. In this fascinating episode, Shriya shares her story about growing up without any pressure from her family, and Ishita is sharing her example of what usually happens to Indian kids when they’re trying to get into an artist...
Sep 20, 2023•47 min
Being a Third Culture Kid or TCK and moving often is sometimes hard but it also provides so many opportunities and new skills. Mika tells his story about countries he lived in and what being a TCK means for him. Find out how many languages Mika speaks, why he considers Malaysia his origin culture country but loves Singapore the most and what are the three ‘trick’ topics he uses while making new friends. Mika plans to share many side hustles for teens in his next episodes so don’t forget to tune ...
Aug 16, 2023•17 min
In this super cool episode, Maia and Hang Chong dive into some serious stuff about our society. They're talking about how skills and talents are valued differently, and how we often overlook the health of our planet and the needs of future generations. Hang Chong Tan is a member of the Foodscape Collective and an environmental educator. Hang Chong is all about a different kind of leadership and living simply so that everyone can thrive. His organization empowers people to make greener choices an...
Jul 25, 2023•43 min
In today’s episode, our ex-student and good friend, Parth is sharing his story about transitioning from high school to university. He is giving plenty of tips and tricks that he has learned along the way. As an international student, Parth has years of experience with different cultures and school systems, and now he is at Boston University, USA. Listen to learn why 9th and 10th grades are important for planning your future, what to do when you don’t know what to do, how to choose a good school,...
Jun 21, 2023•37 min
Mark is speaking with his history teacher Scott Schaffner about making history classes fun and interesting to students. When we observe history as events we didn’t see but just hear about from others, it opens new perspectives on a different way of approaching the discipline of history. Questions like how and why something happened are so much fun because we get to analyze history and not just accept it. It is important to dig a little deeper into history because it will provide us with answers ...
May 17, 2023•23 min
Want to start a podcast, but you are not sure how to? Manmohini shares dozens of different solutions to the questions about how you do it and what are the tricks to create a great podcast. What are the first steps, what to think about first, and how to create something that captures your audience’s attention and enthusiasm, especially in this case, what teenagers, can find engaging? Check this podcast to see why podcasting is the future and what is the real power of podcasts. 🎙️ How to make a s...
Apr 19, 2023•20 min
Could the answer to helping kids cope with post-pandemic anxiety involve picking up a needle and yarn? In this episode, we’re sitting down with my mom and grandmother to talk about teenage mental health struggles and knitting. Knitting is a great way to relieve stress because you have to focus on the task at hand. Your mind isn’t allowed to wander to the things you were worried about. Look, I’m no doctor, but I would still prescribe anyone a couple of hours of knitting when feeling stressed. 🧶 ...
Mar 22, 2023•20 min
