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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Power of Having More Than One Interest | Curious Kids and Bold Teens

from GenNext: The Podcast for Curious Kids, Bold Teens, and the Adults Who Believe In Them · host Camelia Nunez

What if being interested in many things was actually your advantage?In this episode of GenNext, we talk to Damian—a Grade 12 student who has spent years playing competitive soccer, coaching younger athletes, exploring creativity through drawing and woodworking, and now building a video editing business.At first glance, these might seem like completely different paths. But as Damian shares his story, a clear pattern emerges: the same skills—creativity, discipline, and curiosity—show up across everything he does.From seeing details in architecture most people overlook, to applying creativity on the soccer field, to editing videos and building real projects, Damian is a powerful example of what it looks like to develop range instead of choosing just one lane.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unsure because they have too many interests—not too few.We talk about:How creativity shows up in unexpected places (even in soccer)What competitive sports can teach you about discipline and consistencyTurning school assignments into real opportunitiesWhy enjoying what you do matters more than being “perfect”How different interests can actually connect and strengthen each otherWhy you don’t need to choose just one pathIf you’ve ever felt unsure because you’re interested in too many things… this episode will definitely hit home.🚀 Try This Challenge:Pay attention to something today that most people would ignore. It could be a building, a video, a design, or even something in your everyday environment.Then ask yourself:  Why was it made this way?  How could it be different?LinksCamelia website: https://camelianunez.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenNextPodcastInstagram: @thegennextpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gennext-podcast

What if being interested in many things was actually your advantage?In this episode of GenNext, we talk to Damian—a Grade 12 student who has spent years playing competitive soccer, coaching younger athletes, exploring creativity through drawing and woodworking, and now building a video editing business.At first glance, these might seem like completely different paths. But as Damian shares his story, a clear pattern emerges: the same skills—creativity, discipline, and curiosity—show up across everything he does.From seeing details in architecture most people overlook, to applying creativity on the soccer field, to editing videos and building real projects, Damian is a powerful example of what it looks like to develop range instead of choosing just one lane.This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unsure because they have too many interests—not too few.We talk about:How creativity shows up in unexpected places (even in soccer)What competitive sports can teach you about discipline and consistencyTurning school assignments into real opportunitiesWhy enjoying what you do matters more than being “perfect”How different interests can actually connect and strengthen each otherWhy you don’t need to choose just one pathIf you’ve ever felt unsure because you’re interested in too many things… this episode will definitely hit home.🚀 Try This Challenge:Pay attention to something today that most people would ignore. It could be a building, a video, a design, or even something in your everyday environment.Then ask yourself:  Why was it made this way?  How could it be different?LinksCamelia website: https://camelianunez.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GenNextPodcastInstagram: @thegennextpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gennext-podcast

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