Aspire to INSPIRE: Recent Episodes
Riya Narayan
Welcome to Aspire to Inspire! Founded by Riya Narayan, this podcast features discussions with change makers, students, and scholars of all ages and expertise. Let's learn, laugh, and lead together in hopes of making the world a better place. Every little step counts. We hope you'll take a listen, and let's aspire to inspire!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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!
Welcome to Aspire to INSPIRE! Here's a brief trailer of things to come. Happy listening!