Episodes

  • Anika Larson: Let's Vote America
    Jun 28 2022

    Welcome to the first episode of Aspire to Inspire Season Two! Listen in and join me as I chat with Anika Larson, a rising freshman at Dartmouth College and Founder of Let's Vote America, a youth-run voting initiative. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Anika!

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    22 mins
  • Fardouza Farah: Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy + Leadership
    Aug 22 2021

    Welcome to the 5th episode of Aspire to Inspire! Listen in and join me as I chat with Fardouza Farah, a teenage activist and leader for sexual assault victims. Fardouza tutors girls in Kyrgyzstan in her free time, and she is involved in activities such as speech and mock trial at school. Her work as an advocate for sexual assault victims is truly inspirational. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Fardouza Farah!

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    17 mins
  • Suraj Kulkarni: Only Being You
    Jun 24 2021

    Welcome to the 4th episode of Aspire to Inspire! Join me today as I get the opportunity to speak with Suraj Kulkarni, the 18 year old founder of the non-profit organization, Only Being You. Suraj gives valuable insight into how he started Only Being You and helped create a meaningful impact in communities around the world. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Suraj Kulkarni!

    Find Suraj & Only Being You:
    Instagram: _surajkulkarni1; _onlybeingyou

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    22 mins
  • Sophia Qin: Becoming Earth 2.0 & L.E.D.
    Jun 8 2021

    Welcome to the 3rd episode of Aspire to Inspire! Listen in and join me as I chat with Sophia Qin, a rising high school junior, about her newly published novel, Becoming Earth 2.0. Sophia gives us insight into her experience writing and publishing her first book, while explaining the meaningful intent behind writing the novel. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Sophia Qin!

    Buy Becoming Earth 2.0  here:
    https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Earth-2-0-Glimpse-2100/dp/B095GRW53Y

    Find L.E.D:
    Website: earth-v2.org
    Instagram: @led.nonprofit

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    24 mins
  • Anna MacLennan: Girl Power Politics & ECAASU
    May 2 2021

    Welcome to the 2nd episode of Aspire to Inspire! Join me today as I get the opportunity to speak with high school senior Anna MacLennan about her organization Girl Power Politics as well as her work with the East Coast Asian American Student Union.  We also chat about her hopes and plans for the future. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Anna MacLennan!

    For more information about ECAASU, visit:

    ecaasu2021.squarespace.com
    ecaasu2021 on Instagram

    Connect with Anna & GPP here:

    a.mac_1023 on Instagram
    Anna MacLennan on Linkedin
    girlpowerpolitics on Instagram

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    32 mins
  • Yenni Gonzalez Salinas: A Teenage Social Justice Activist
    Apr 10 2021

    Welcome to our first official episode of Aspire to Inspire! Listen in and join me as I get the wonderful opportunity to interview Yenni Gonzalez Salinas, a teenage social justice activist. Yenni's work with multiple organizations combined with her motivation to help others is truly remarkable. I hope you'll take a listen, and let's Aspire to Inspire with Yenni Gonzalez Salinas!

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    17 mins
  • Aspire to INSPIRE: Introduction
    Feb 21 2021

    Welcome to Aspire to INSPIRE! Here's a brief trailer of things to come. Happy listening!

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    1 min