High School Not So Much A Musical: Recent Episodes
Nitin Jaladanki, Ayush Agarwal, and Rishi Sinha
Let Ayush, Nitin, and Rishi take you on a ride through the peaks and valleys of a high school journey, meeting with subject experts to discuss how High School is Not So Much a Musical.
In part 2 of our conversation with Ravi Amble, we dive deep into how highschoolers can prioritize their interests and extracurriculars to give them the best shot of getting into the tele-health industry!
In part 1 of our conversation with Ravi Amble, we talk about his work in the tele-heath industry, along with his numerous achievements. Stay tuned for part 2!
Welcome back everyone! This is part 2 of our conversation with the CFO of Industrial Network Solutions, Saurabh Nayyar. In this episode, we finish discussing his work and journey to becoming a CFO, and then delve into how to create a perfect balance between work and life, along with stress management.
Welcome back everyone! In today's episode, I meet with Saurabh Nayyar, CFO of Industrial Network Solutions, where we discuss an immigrants journey from India to an MBA at Cornell University and now a CFO. He also provides some great insight onto stress management and how to create a perfect work-life balance. Stay tuned for PT 2 of our talk!
In our talk with Enrico Iversen, the CEO of OnRobot, we talk about the future of collaborative robotics and how it can transform our lives in sectors such as manufacturing automation, house chores, and more. Tune into this episode to learn about them! We hope you enjoy!
In our talk with Sadibou Sylla, the director of Social Innovation where he specializes in climate change and sustainability in developing countries, we talk about what we need to do to stop global warming and climate change. There are simple steps that every person can do to help with this issue, so tune into this episode to learn about them! We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Terry Tucker, who has overcome various barriers and used them to make himself a stronger person. Be sure to stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Terry Tucker, who has overcome various barriers and used them to make himself a stronger person. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2!
It's time for you to find out just how impactful the world of podcasting is. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Solomon Thimothy, an entrepreneur with businesses such as ClickX. Be sure to stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of HIgh School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Solomon Thimothy, an entrepreneur with businesses such as ClickX. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaker known for his fluency and delivery. We discuss the importance of public speaking in one's everyday life. Stay tuned for future episodes in the coming days!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, a public speaker known for his fluency and delivery. We discuss how high schoolers can become better public speakers and what Brenden does to make his clients excel. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
Check out Brenden's channel below!
https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks/videos
Learn how this 5 minute mental health exercise will change your life. We hope you enjoy!
Join us as we discover how to have happiness in all facets of life as a high schooler. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Elliot Thomas, a rapper known for being real with his audience on social media. We discuss how people can break through in the entertainment industry in fields such as modeling, acting, and singing. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Check out Elliot's music below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbU4aVsqzzNEQ8Nc10haA/videos
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk with Elliot Thomas, a rapper known for being real with his audience on social media. We discuss how critical it is to take care of one's fitness even at a young age. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
Be sure to check out Elliot's music below!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbU4aVsqzzNEQ8Nc10haA/videos
If you've taken or are planning to take AP Government and Politics then you should watch this video about how to conquer the madness of the course. Join us as we talk with our AP Government teacher about how to get a 5 on your AP. We hope you enjoy!
Everyone talks about becoming a lawyer and how much money you can make, but it isn't as easy as it seems. Join us as we talk with our AP Government and Politics teacher who was once a lawyer about his experience going through law school and the whole journey. We hope you enjoy!
Learn how cancer changed the life of this elementary school teacher. We hope you enjoy!
Learn how this elementary school teacher integrated music into his classroom. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss with Simon Osamoh his fascinating experiences as a detective. We talk about why people should not compare themselves to others and his various entrepreneurial ventures. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss with Simon Osamoh his fascinating experiences as a detective. We talk about the day of the life of a detective and some of his most interesting experiences. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
Why you should get into the stock market RIGHT NOW. Join us as we talk with Andrew about his investing advice and some of his best investments.
Comics and Funk Pops can make you THOUSANDS if not millions. Join us as we speak with Andrew about his alternative investing experiences.
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk to Riley Jarvis, a certified sleep expert and founder of The Sleep Consultant. We discuss how different hormones and body functions are impacted by a good night's rest. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not so Much a Musical, where we talk to Riley Jarvis, a certified sleep expert and founder of The Sleep Consultant. We discuss why sleep is so critical to everyone's performance and how high schoolers can optimize the minimal sleep they get. Stay tuned for part 2 which will be released in the coming days!
Funerals are the next stage of battling grief. Join us as we talk with Dr. Victoria Wilson-Crane about her experience and book on grief.
Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Days-Victoria-Wilson-Crane/dp/1803691913/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sixteen+days+victoria+wilson+crane&qid=1642881090&sr=8-1
Grief is something that we all will experience in our lifetimes, but learning how to understand it on a higher level is the key to overcoming it. Join us as we talk with Dr. Victoria Wilson-Crane about her experience and book on grief.
Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sixteen-Days-Victoria-Wilson-Crane/dp/1803691913/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sixteen+days+victoria+wilson+crane&qid=1642881090&sr=8-1
The metaverse and NFT's are all the talk. Join us as we uncover how high schoolers can get involved.
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss the importance of the field of Anthropology with Ms. Maryam Pervaiz, a recent graduate from MIT. She talks about her experiences in Iceland for a term project and some tips for current high schoolers trying to get into elite colleges. Stay tuned for future podcasts!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we discuss the importance of the field of Anthropology with Ms. Maryam Pervaiz, a recent graduate from MIT. She talks about what exactly anthropology is and its intersection with fields such as law and medicine. Stay tuned for part 2 of this podcast!
Brooke Yoakam is a youth entrepreneur who started her business at the age of 12 after her grandfather kept giving her gift cards she didn't need but wished to exchange for a different one. This led her to found GiftPocket, and she tells her story in the second part of this two-part series. Make sure to check out her company at: giftpocket.com
Brooke Yoakam is a youth entrepreneur who started her business at the age of 12 after her grandfather kept giving her gift cards she didn't need but wished to exchange for a different one. This led her to found GiftPocket, and she tells her story in the first part of this two-part series. Make sure to check out her company at:
giftpocket.com
Philip Zave is a professional artist who has recently created a piece of art worth 10 million dollars. He explains some tips for those who wants to go into art and walks us through the process for his own high-value art piece in this episode.
Philip Zave is a professional artist who discusses how important art is to culture and the revolutions that can come about because of it. He also discusses how art can be used to improve the mental health of society and destress from the hectic workaholic nature that can consume the lives of millions. Stay tuned for part 2 of this 2 part series!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about what exactly critical race theory is and the differences between the liberal and conservative arguments about it. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about the effect of social media on hyperpolarization. Stay tuned for the third part of this three-part series!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Will and Matthew from Blue State Conversations about the effect of hyperpolarization on our everyday lives and the current political climate. Stay tuned for the second and third parts of this three-part series!
Hello everyone and welcome back to High School Not So Much A Musical. In part 2 of our conversation with Jill and Adam we will talk about Jill and Adam's feature on the news and the negative stigma that they want to fight. We hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of High School Not So Much A Musical. In part one of our conversation with Jill and Adam we talk about their first person account of how their children had a hard time at school with their ADHD and how they worked around it. We hope you enjoy!
Hello everyone and welcome back to High School Not So Much A Musical. In part 2 of our conversation with Mr. Rosa we will talk about her first person account of helping a failing business owner fix her financials and soar to greater heights. We hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for tuning into this episode of High School Not So Much A Musical. We talk to Ms. Rosa about her business, EFour, and how she is helping entrepreneurs in emerging economies soar to greater heights. We hope you enjoy!
This is part 2 of our conversation with Daniel Jantzi, the CEO and Founder of Henson Shaving. In the last podcast we talked with Daniel about his company, and how they only have 40 workers, but are still extremely successful. In this episode, Daniel talks about how he was able to make his business successful, and lists our a couple of key points one would need to follow if they wanted to grow their business. So tune into this episode if you want to learn more about that, and we'll see you next time!
Welcome to the first part of our talk with Daniel Jantzi, the CEO and founder of Henson Shaving. Henson Shaving was a company Daniel and his brother created. Currently they only have 40 workers, so tune into this episode to learn more about his company, and why it's so successful with only so many workers!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Jack Taggart, who has a bachelor's degree in Economics and his own podcast. We talk about how social media has become an echo chamber and erased the chance for civil discourse, and what to do about this issue. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Jack Taggart, who has a bachelor's degree in Economics and his own podcast. We talk about how both sides of the political aisle need to be more accepting of the other side's opinions, in order to ensure civil discourse can take place. Stay tuned for part 2 of this two-part series!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about the tactics a student can use to figure out what exactly their passion is and what they want to do in life. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about why extracurriculars are critical to helping a student develop the skills necessary for them to excel at their passion. Stay tuned for the third part of this three-part series!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Ms. Claude Larson, a former educator, about the struggles of virtual learning during the pandemic and how it decreased the passion for students to learn. Stay tuned for the second and third parts of this three-part series!
In this episode we talked with one of Nitin's close friends for a second time about her experience applying to a pre-med major and the advice that she has for all of the aspiring doctors. We hope you enjoy!
In part two of our conversation with Kevin McShan, a journalist who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, we cover what the world needs to do to become a more inclusive place for people with disabilities.
Make sure to take a look at his podcast Lets Have This Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnw
In part one of our conversation with Kevin McShan, a journalist who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, however he hasn’t let that stop him, as he strives to increase diversity and inclusion in the world towards people with disabilities. Stay tuned for for part two of our conversation with Kevin, and we'll see you next time.
Make sure to take a look at his podcast Lets Have This Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8O46hFoibuN-doUrAfOvnw
Devan Leos was a scared, 19-year-old LatinX Disney Channel actor when he was jailed for “vehicular assault” because his car barely grazed a man assaulting his friend. Two years later, 19-year-old white male Kyle Rittenhouse murdered two peaceful protestors and was acquitted of all charges. Ayush and Nitin break down this discrepancy in the criminal justice system and the dozens more that define America’s racist institutions, and consequently, the life of minorities in this country. Specifically, we provide Devan Leos and Sonny Von Cleveland, a former convict who served 18 years, a platform to voice the horrors of their time in prison and the media’s glorification of the jail experience. Ultimately, post-incarceration, Leos and Von Cleveland transformed their local communities through social entrepreneurship and motivational speaking, illustrating our hope for a brighter America that is more accepting of formerly incarcerated individuals and thus benefits from their contributions.
In Part 3 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we talk about Tom’s business which helps to empower students and reach their life goals. We hope you enjoy it!
In Part 2 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the discussion on the benefits of leaving high school early and starting college at just 16 years old. The results might surprise you! Stay tuned for part 3 of this talk!
In Part 1 of our talk with Tom Pike who has been working in the education industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the discussion on how school fails to teach students about personal finance, managing stocks, or anything that relates to the real world. Stay tuned for part 2 of this talk!
In part 2 of our talk with Sonny Von Cleveland, we talk about his life after prison. It is mostly an all happy one, as it consists of many different relationships, need for money, but it all ultimately ends up well as he currently has a good sustaining job with a woman he loves the most.
In part 1 of our talk with Sonny Von Cleveland, he takes us through his 18 years in prison, talking about his time before, during, and after solitary confinement. We discuss what a typical day in prison looks like. Stay tuned for part two where we discuss how Sonny turned his life around and now works a happy and sustainable job.
In this episode we talk with one of Nitin's close friends about her time riding in an ambulance as just a mere highschooler and some of the interesting things she experienced and learned. We hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Chris Carlson, a journalist with lots of experience in politics and current events. We discuss some of his interesting stories as a journalist along with some hidden aspects of the news industry. Make sure to check out Mr. Carlson's book, 9/11 with POTUS, below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDS5MPK
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Chris Carlson, a journalist with lots of experience in politics and current events. We discuss his particular experiences journaling 9/11, which end up being much more complex than you would expect...
Make sure to check out Mr. Carlson's book, 9/11 with POTUS, below!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FDS5MPK
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Anthony K, a sports commentator with five of his own sports shows. We talk about how he is the VP of sales at a digital marketing company which is where his main income comes from, and how he can afford to do what he loves on the side as a sports commentator. Stay tuned for future episodes!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, where we talk to Anthony K, a sports commentator with five of his own sports shows. We talk about some of the greatest moments in basketball history, and how they were made better through the commentary going on simultaneously. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming days!
In part 2 of our conversation with Jan-Marc talk about how he made his switch from working at Schneider electric to flipping houses and striking it rich. Tune into this episode to learn more, and we'll see you next time on High School Not So Much A Musical.
This is part 1 of our conversation with Jan-Marc Pickhan who was done everything ranging from electric engineering to real-estate. Tune into this episode of High School Not So Musical to hear how Jan worked 80 hour weeks to start his own real estate firm.
In part two of our talk with Tom Galvin, he takes us through what a day in the life of a journalist looks like. Full of exciting events, constant travel, and of course, meeting the people who lead our nation. Listen in on this episode to learn more about how the whole press conference system works. Fun Fact: The president's press secretary knows Tom Galvin!
Politics. News. Journalism. Everyone rushing to press conferences to figure out the latest news in our nation. This podcast is part 1 of our conversation with Tom Galvin. We talk about his journey and life as a journalist for big news companies. Tune into this episode to learn what is needed to become successful as a journalist, and what Tom Galvin’s most exciting moment was while he was writing a major story!
In this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, we talk with Bobby Perrine, a 58 year old who completely turned his life around once he switched to veganism and adopted a healthy lifestyle. Tune into this episode to learn more about what you can do to adopt a healthy lifestyle and why it's beneficial to have one.
Reality TV. You may have heard shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians, however those are shows that are staged to bring out the worst in people for the sake of entertainment. So we talked to Jack Aktins from The Circle on Netflix, a reality TV show where regular people stay in apartments and compete in social experiment and competitions where they flirt, befriend and catfish their way toward $100,000, to talk about what recording a reality TV show is like. Jack is just a college student, only a couple years older than us high schoolers, however he was able to get into Season 2 of The Circle. Tune into this special episode to learn more about what Jack’s life was like living in The Circle, and how the transition was going from filming a show to going back to his junior year in the University of Chicago.
How much would you pay to get a glimpse into your favorite child actor’s journey? Well, this special episode of High School Not So Much a Musical brings not just a glimpse, but the in-depth life story of Devan Leos, famously known for his role as Alan Diaz in Disney XD’s Mighty Med. We not only discuss the day in the life of a child actor, some of Devan’s crazy experiences on set (such as having to memorize monologues and pages of lines 15 pages before the shoot), but also how Devan was able to overcome a challenge with the criminal justice system due to him being unfairly accused of murder. It really says a lot about Devan’s heart how open he was about his issues and what he is doing now with his multiple marketing startups to contribute back positively to the world. This episode gave us great insight into the true peaks and valleys of a child actor, and we really appreciate Devan taking the time to come on and talk to us. See you next time!
Welcome back to another episode of High School Not So Much a Musical. We spoke with Stan Efferding, the world's strongest bodybuilder and the first man to reach a 2,300lb total in powerlifting. Stan has also started 5+ multi-million dollar businesses and has been featured on Sharktank. Stan's Vertical Diet and fitness advice have helped 300,000+ people reach their fat-loss and muscle-building goals. We talk with him about entrepreneurship in the fitness industry and the importance of nutrition and exercise.
Make sure to check out Stan's social media and website below!
stanefferding.com
instagram.com/stanefferding
In the last part of our talk with Amit Sinha who has been working in the cybersecurity industry for the last 10+ years, we talk about what you need to look out for the most on the internet, and a few simple steps you can do to make sure you don’t download any malicious malware!
In Part 1 of our talk with Amit Sinha who has been working in the cybersecurity industry for the last 10+ years, we go through the process of joining the cybersecurity industry by landing your first industry all the way to reaching the top of your own cyber security company. Stay tuned for part 2 of this talk!
Politicians, you either love em or hate em. Greg Krino took a stand against his local politicians by running for political office. Like Rishi said, the dude’s done it all. We talk with him about the increasing competitiveness of college admissions in today’s economy, how he is treated as a veteran, and his experience running for office, and we even got some tips from him on how to grow our podcast.
It was a pleasure talking to Mr. Krino, and make sure to check out all the great podcasts he’s done at gregkrino.com
Serving the country is something most dream of doing, but never end up following through on. Greg Krino has not only served in the Air Force, but has also run for political office, practiced law, commercially flown planes, and is the host of his own podcast, The Greg Krino Show. We talk with Mr. Krino about the importance of being an all-rounded person, how you can get into military academy if you choose to do so, and why the academy prioritizes discipline, and well-roundedness in terms of academics, fitness, and extracurricular activities.
Make sure to check out Mr. Krino’s podcast at gregkrino.com.
Stay tuned for part 2 next week!
Once again, we talked to Kunaal Kapila, one of the co-founders of COM3T Drones. Instead of talking about the success of COM3T, this episode focuses on the legal issues Kunaal and the other co-founders ran into while creating their startup. The world is not easy and is filled with people who want to steal brilliant ideas from others. We hope you enjoy this episode!
Drones are an industry expected to triple in size within the next ten years. Now, you’ve most likely flown a drone and crashed it into a tree, and now that drone is sitting in some box in your garage never to be opened again. Kunaal and Nitin are 2 of the co-founders of COM3T Drones, a drone tech startup aimed to revolutionize the drone education industry through its plug-and-play kits as well as step-by-step online courses. To learn more about Kunaal and COM3T, as well as some of their growing pains as a high school startup, tune into part 1 of our conversation. We hope you enjoy it!
Visit COM3T: www.cometdrones.org
Welcome back to part three of our three part series with the High School Maharaja, Arya Chalasani! We talk about the important distinction between actor and character, and how a true actor controls their character in all scenes to the point where someone envisions them as an entirely different person when they are not acting. Towards the end, Arya discusses how an important figure in his life, his aunt, recently passed away. She was the one who encouraged him to block out all the noise and focus on his goal of becoming a famous Tollywood actor. We wish Arya the best of luck with his vision, and with his mindset and work ethic, we have no doubt in our minds that he will achieve it.
In part 2 of our talk with Arya Chalasani, we break down the Indian Film Industry together, and talk about the biggest problem with it today: nepotism. Arya talks about how he plans to get into the industry even though its full of nepotism. We also play a song guessing game with Arya to put his Telugu music skills to the test. Stay tuned for part 3!
The Indian Film Industry is vibrant, cultural, unique, especially musical. In the first part of our talk with Arya Chalasani, an upcoming actor who is working towards joining the Indian film industry, he walks us through the different parts of the Film Industry, and gives us his opinion on the industry. Tune in to hear how this Maharaja plans to join the industry!
In the last part of our series with master storyteller Seth Erickson, we talk about changes in large corporations like META, the difference between missions and visions. Using the tips from Mr. Erickson, the narrative of marketing to make it more relatable to the consumer, ultimately increasing product success. Make sure to check out Mr. Erickson’s book, How to Hack Humans. You can get the first chapter free of charge with the link below!
https://www.storifyagency.com/highschool
In part 2 of the 3 part series with master storyteller Seth Erickson, Nitin runs down the pitch for his own startup, COM3T Drones, to Mr. Erickson, and you will get to see the storytelling magic occur in real-time! Mr. Erickson completely shifts the narrative of Nitin’s marketing to make it more relatable to the consumer, ultimately increasing product success. Make sure to check out Mr. Erickson’s book, How to Hack Humans.
You can get the first chapter free of charge with the link below!
https://www.storifyagency.com/highschool
We’ve all been there, you’re in a school lecture, listening to the teacher talk about random words on the slide. However, the second you leave the classroom you completely forgot what you had just learned. In this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical, we talked to Seth Erickson, a professional storyteller.
Seth has a book called How to Hack Humans, which you can download Chapter 1 for free here:
https://www.storifyagency.com/highschool
Tune into this episode, to learn about how to manipulate humans to get what you want!
Make sure to check out Seth's book on Amazon and other platforms for more detail about the topics discussed in the podcast.
It was once said "Photography is the story we fail to put into words." Samhith Padala a sophomore at University High School took these words to heart and started this company, Sync Visual Media, at the age of 13. Join us as we discover the troubles that he went through, how he got the idea for a business at such a young age, and much more.
A 1.5 generation and a 2nd generation immigrant share their stories. Huh? 1.5? Listen and find out about the lives of three generations, and their stories.
Today marks the last day of the month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, where the United States honors the contributions and culture of Hispanic Americans. Who better to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month than the person who designed all the decorations for the event at BISV, our Spanish teacher Maestra Mayra! Tune in to not only learn about the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and what you can do to celebrate it, but also to hear the voice of our newest co-host, Rishi Sinha.
We’ve all had that moment where we finally finish and submit our essay a minute before the deadline. Well, you REALLY don’t want to be in the same situation with your college applications. In the second part of the two part series with Ms. Ava Maria Gencheva, we discuss the time management aspect behind college essays. Additionally, Ms. Ava introduces the concept of a personality score, where colleges take an abstract concept like personality and turn it in to a rubric that makes it easier for them to compare students. Finally, we talk about the common application, what it is, and how to make your own common app not so common. Enjoy!
As high schoolers, we prepare for Advanced Placement or IB Free Response Questions expecting to stick to a rubric. One point for your thesis. One point for your context, but when applying to college you simply have a prompt. Does high school inherently ruin your essay writing skills? Join us as we speak with experience college counselor Ava-Mariya Gencheva and find out the perfect way to write your college admissions essays.
If you ask anyone for personal finance advice, the first thing they will tell you is to start investing early. Then they'll walk away and you're left with no knowledge on how to approach the complex financial world. Jared Arcari, Private Equity Attorney at Paul Hastings, doesn't leave you hanging in this episode of High School Not So Much a Musical. This is your beginner's guide to understanding the basics of what the stock market is, how to utilize the knowledge you have gathered in your everyday life to investing, and the impact some simple research can have on the profits you make.
Private equity. It's one of those terms you hear all the time but have no clue what it means. Paul Hastings Private Equity Attorney Jared Arcari breaks down why the industry is a lot more simple than you may think, and also why this sector that sounds so random and out of touch is of incredible importance to anyone looking to potentially start their own business. Hear more about private equity and investing in part 1 of our two part series with Mr. Arcari!
If you've taken any high school history course, you've probably seen a bald, bearded, gap-toothed man on your screen talking at you in 1.5x speed. Several years ago, Steve Heimler started creating video content for his AP students and uploading it to YouTube. He soon found that he was serving students across the nation and that fueled his content creation. As a reader at the National AP Exam Scoring, he knows exactly how to ace your history class and a get 5 on the AP. This rapid expansion as a YouTube personality was due to many secrets he shares in the podcast. To learn how to become the next Heimler's History, stay tuned!
Capitalism, you either hate it or love it. Where did it come from? Why does it still exist? How does it shape the society that we live in today? 25 year Economics Teacher, Tom Rooney, expands on how his job in the government, while being an economics teacher played a big role in the legislation that he passed. He amplifies on the thoughts discussed in Part 1, analyzes the ins and outs of capitalism, and gives you a crash course on becoming an amateur economist.
Oftentimes, politicians are criticized for not having a basic understanding of simple economics, causing them to make rash decisions not backed up by economic theory. That's why it can get interesting when the two worlds of politics and economics combine, which is where Mr. Tom Rooney, Economics teacher at Leyden High School and former member of the Illinois State Senate comes in. In part one of this podcast series, Mr. Rooney discusses different economic systems with varying degrees of government involvement, the importance of competition in a market, and how he balanced between his education and political career.
Corporations: you either love em or hate em. Some say they have their benefits, but worry that entrepreneurship can lead to issues such as income inequality and extreme focus on profits for shareholders. See how Ms. Ann Marie Giuliano has started a business that combats the social inequality of food deserts while making money.
Every sci-fi movie consists of an army of human engineered robots that malfunction to become antagonists. Today we are joined with CTO of OnRobot (a multimillion dollar collaborative robotics company), Vilmos Beskid, and József Veres from the R&D Department, to discuss how automation and the rise of robots in the workforce isn’t necessarily as devastating as it seems. In fact, robots might be doing the economy a favor and creating even more jobs! Tune in to hear their thoughts on the issue.
It's Period 1 and school has just started. Then you get to Period 4 and your eyes are burning from staring at your computer screen for the past 5 hours. You soon realize that you have a physics test Period 8. You turn off your camera and do your test in bed. This repeats day after day, week after week, during the COVID-19 era. Part of the top 1% of teachers in the USA, Dr. Vani Jaladanki analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on student preparation and knowledge gained, giving tips on how teachers can make the transition back to in-person schooling smooth and efficient.
Imagine someone tells you that you have an eating disorder. You most likely wouldn't believe them right? Renowned author and eating disorder specialist, Jessica Setnick, discusses why everyone has had a subconscious eating disorder throughout their life and the detrimental impacts of an eating disorder on a high schooler's life.
Affirmative Action, you either hate it or love it. Does it inherently rig the college admissions process? Renowned test prep specialist, John Moscatiello, expands on the standardized testing thoughts discussed in Part 1, analyzes affirmative action and gives you the guaranteed formula to get into your dream college.
College admissions and standardized testing: the dreaded and inevitable parts of the high school experience. The man you know for his fluffy white dog, JohnMoscatiello, joins us as we explore and take a deep dive into the SAT, ACT, and AP programs.
Let Ayush and Nitin take you on a ride through the peaks and valleys of a high school journey, meeting with subject experts to discuss how High School is Not So Much a Musical.