He’s 14… and Already Building for His Generation

What happens when a 14-year-old notices that students around him are overwhelmed… and decides to build a solution instead of just talking about it?In this episode of GenNext, Ms. Cam sits down with Grade 8 student, chess player, cadet, hackathon participant, and young builder Tanish Dave, creator of Mindful Mirror, an AI-powered app designed to help students manage stress, organize their thoughts, reflect through journaling, and feel more supported.Tanish shares:How video games sparked his curiosity for buildingWhat it’s really like to participate in hackathons as a teenWhy he believes students today feel unheard and overwhelmedHow he taught himself to build apps using AI toolsThe power of mentors, networking, and just starting before you feel readyWhy young people no longer need to “wait until they’re older” to create something meaningfulThis conversation is packed with insight, energy, and a reminder that some of the best ideas start with simply noticing a problem and taking the first step.🚀 Try This Challenge:Tanish’s challenge for listeners this week:Grab a notebook, sticky notes, or your phone and start brainstorming ideas (even silly ones).Write down:problems you noticethings that frustrate peopletools you wish existedideas you think would make life betterThen narrow your list down to your top 5 ideas.LinksTanish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanish-dave-4176503b6/ BEP Website: https://www.bepwr.ca/Youth Creativity Fund: https://youthcreativityfund.ca/Instagram: _mindful_mirrorCamelia website: https://camelianunez.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenNextPodcastInstagram: @thegennextpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gennext-podcast