teenage tea with the BMYC: Recent Episodes
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Sometimes, we just need a break to spill some tea. Join the BMYC (Brampton Multicultural Youth Council) as they discuss the defiance against teens today. Whether you want to listen to the stimulating highlights in our schools, or if you are someone who is ready for the zombie apocalypse but not ready for the math test tomorrow, this is the podcast for you.
In this podcast, BMYC sits down to talk to a local BSA chapter. We discuss what BSA does, discuss discrimination and challenges faced by black youth in school, and what you can do to be an ally. Make sure to stick to the end of the episode and stay tuned for this year's events and podcasts on our instagram (@bmyc4diversity) and website (bmyc.ca).
Welcome to the second Teenage Tea with BMYC podcast of the 2021-2022 year.
Historically, the Indigenous Peoples of Canada have been oppressed by the Canadian government. We often forget the trauma and discrimination that the Indigenous peoples of Canada have faced and continue to face even today. In this podcast we discuss some of the new changes in the Peel curriculum to educate youth on Indigenous issues, history, and culture. Make sure to stick to the end of the episode and stay tuned for this year's events and podcasts on our instagram (@bmyc4diversity) and website (bmyc.ca).
Welcome to the first Teenage Tea with BMYC podcast of the 2021-2022 year. Listen to the whole episode to meet all of our team members. Stay tuned for this year's events and podcasts on our instagram (@bmyc4diversity) and website (bmyc.ca)
What a year it has been! Through the pandemic and changes with school, BMYC still brought you amazing events, social media campaigns, and podcast episodes! But have you ever wondered what happened behind the scenes? Well, then you do not want to miss this episode! Join the executive team of BMYC, Keerat Juneja, Micah Obiang, Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, Shurabi Anphalagan, Swathi Anphalagan, Vaishnavi Nair, Jasjot Singh, and Dhara Parsania (yes, there's a lot of us) as we share the insider moments of the BMYC. On behalf of the team, we hope everyone has a wonderful summer and be sure to look out for team applications for next year!
Welcome to another episode of Teenage Tea with BMYC! It has been over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we finally have good news of the vaccine. With things starting to go back to normal, it is still crucial to remember the impact COVID-19 has had on our world. Join Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, Karanpreet Raja, and Ekjot Juneja as they talk about their experience with getting the vaccine and their thoughts on the COVID-19 Vaccine Culture Wars. Tell us your thoughts by commenting on our website bmyc.ca or follow us on our Instagram @bmyc4diveristy. Listen now!
Let’s face it. It’s 2021 and these days the talented youth of our world are raising the bar while finding ways to keep busy during these times. So let us help you do just that. Explore your interests. Find your passion. Unlock your potential. Join Imaad Mian, one of the co-founders of the Teenage Tea with BMYC podcast, and learn about his journey with podcasting. If you want to build a skill set that puts you at an advantage in the workforce, helps kickstart your own business or facilities a hobby. Podcasitify is for you. Listen to hear a list of resources to grow your audience, strengthen hard skills to add to your resume, network, and find other participants with similar goals and interests. Listen now!
Hello listeners, and welcome back to another episode of teenage tea with BMYC! In this episode, join Manchit Kalra, Keerat Juneja, Micah Obiang as they learn Heather McDermott's spectacular journey.
Heather McDermott is a Trade Commissioner Life Sciences at Global Affairs Canada and has travelled worldwide. She has completed a bachelor of arts in Pacific and Asian Studies at the University of Victoria. After her nine months of traveling, she was inspired to complete a bachelor of science at Royal Roads University. Throughout this episode, Heather tells fascinating stories and emphasizes the importance of meeting new people, making connections, and exploring various cultures.
Listen to Heather as she gives fantastic advice on getting girls involved in STEM, having confidence, the significance of mentorship, and her tales from Vietnam, India, and more!
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Hey listeners! Welcome back to another episode of teenage tea with BMYC! In light of women’s history month, we addressed a few topics in this episode including allyship, microaggressions, and challenges faced by women in the corporate world. We had an amazing guest join us who well versed in all of these topics. Wonder who it is? Well drumroll, please... Kim Cooper! Kim works to build relationships and partnerships that align with empowering kids and youth while encouraging innovation, and supporting equity, diversity and inclusion. Kim is also the founder of Youth Culture, which is an organization striving to bring communities together by engaging and empowering youth. Join Milan Mammen and Keerat Juneja as they discuss with Kim on what it means to be an ally. Be sure to listen to what Kim has to say and her advice in conquering stereotypes and taking charge!
Here is your challenge for the month:
After listening to this podcast and heard the amazing tips Kim shared with us, how can you be a better ally and how have you shown allyship this month? Leave your comments down below or on our social media!
Gender roles determine how we act in society solely based on our sex and though it was true in the past, does it still hold true today? Welcome back to another episode of teenage tea with BMYC and we are excited to share our opinion on how we see gender roles today. With Valentine's day also coming up, our creative team at BMYC discusses how we want to see the change in our community as we share our experiences while growing up in a multicultural city. Join Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, Hetvi Mistry, Karanpreet Raja, and Ekjot Juneja and hear what they have to say! Also as our new segment, "question of the month," tell us how gender roles have affected you and what is your opinion on their shift in society! Hope you enjoy!
To start off 2021, we had our second Signature Event: Entrepreneurial Endeavors! We had two lovely keynote speakers Dr. Abinash Kaur and Rosey Kaur. Interested in learning about entrepreneurship from established entrepreneurs from our own community? Want to be involved in meaningful conversations centered around the relationship between entrepreneurship and culture? If so, you are at the right place! During this exciting event, we were able to have discussions with two inspirational female entrepreneur changemakers and interact with like-minded youth. Listen to learn more about the aspects of business that aren't commonly talked about, such as how to power through negativity or any challenges along the journey of starting your own business, and the role that culture plays in entrepreneurship!
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Join the Team of BMYC, Keerat Juneja, Micah Obiang, Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, and Sukhamrit Babra as they talk about the most prevalent issues in our community with the one and only, City Councillor Charmaine Williams. Not only has she worked in a number of therapeutic programs, is a Multi-Systemic Therapist, behavioral consultant but she is also the first black woman to be the city councillor of Brampton. It was a great pleasure having Councilor Williams with us on our podcast as our very first guest and if you want to hear what Councillor Williams has to say, listen now!
Culture is all around us and it is up to us on how we choose to express it (while also keeping in mind that culture and religion are two different things - more conversation about this topic in this episode). It can be by the clothes we wear, the foods we eat, and even our names. Join the BMYC team of 2020-2021, Micah Obiang, Keerat Juneja, Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, Shurabi Anphalagan, and Swathi Anphalagan, and listen to their opinions on culture and how they express it in their community. So be sure to sit back, relax, and spill some tea with us!
Listen to our first BMYC signature event: through the lens. We had a lovely speaker named Monia Khan who discusses how culture has affected the way she takes photography. Want to find out how you can express your culture through the lens of your camera, listen now!
After 6 months of being stuck in quarantine, we can all agree that the transition to school can be hard for everyone, whether we chose to go to school or learn online. Join the new BMYC Team of 2020-2021, Micah Obiang, Milan Mammen, Manchit Kalra, Sukhamrit Babra, and Tavneet Walia and listen to what they have to say about going back to school. You can also find out more information about one of our upcoming events, Signature: Through the Lens. So be sure to sit back, relax, and spill some tea with us!
With unexpected pandemic, many grade 12 students did not get the graduation they imagined. Join the seniors of BMYC, Vidhi Bhatt, Jashnoor Chhina, Milan Mammen, Imaad Mian, and Micah Obiang in their insights of how COVID-19 has taken a toll on us. Want to know how they spent their graduating year? Listen now!
On this episode recorded in quarantine, we explore the topics of confidence and mental health in secondary schools, from the students perspective! We also kick back, enjoy some quarantine content and excellent tea spilled throughout, have a listen!
Creativity is as influential as literacy. Join the creative team of BMYC, Imaad Mian, Milan Mammen, Sharmeen Rizvi, and Pankti Bhatt in their insights on what it means to be creative in the education system. Love to know and find out what creativity means to you? Listen now!
Time Stamps:
- 1:24 Faults in Education System
- 8:15 3 Idiots movie reference
- 15:39 Technology and Creativity
- 17:37 Personal Experiences
- 24:41 Recent cuts to education
- 26:25 Solutions to being creative