Episodes
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Sprinting Around
She started racing at just 8 years old- before most kids were even thinking about what sport they wanted to play. In this episode, we talk about what it was actually like growing up as a racer: getting her racing license at such a young age, constantly training, preparing for races, and fitting...
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Racing Down The Track
In this episode of Tween To Teen, I sit down with professional racing driver Raghav Gokul to talk about his journey in motorsports. We discuss how he discovered his passion for racing at just 7 years old and began racing professionally at 14, his experience competing in karting, formula cars,...
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The Student-Athlete Grind
This week we chat with a D1 golfer who literally started golf late and still leveled up. From quitting squash to grinding at the range at ridiculous hours, she talks about the reality behind the “golfer lifestyle,” balancing a hybrid school schedule, traveling nonstop, and somehow still doing...
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Breaking Barriers
What happens when the thing that once held you back becomes the reason you rise higher? In this episode, we meet a teen who faced learning challenges head-on and turned them into stepping stones toward her dream school. Along the way, she discovered the power of support, new opportunities through...
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Always On the Move
What do you call someone who can row at sunrise, sing Carnatic music by afternoon, game into the night, and still find time for theatre, sports, and even beach clean-ups? In this episode, we meet a teen who’s living proof that there’s no such thing as “too many interests.” Whether it’s cricket,...
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Not Your Stereotypical
When you hear the word “homeschool,” what pops into your mind? Sitting at home all day? No friends? Endless free time? Think again. At just 11 years old and already in 10th grade, life doesn’t exactly follow the usual script. Add in afternoons with show horses, flips on a parkour mat, and a…
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Tennis, Textbooks & Total Chaos
Well we're on season 4!! Can you imagine yourself playing a US NCAA Division 1 sport at a highly ranked school and doing Pre-Med? Well, Tianna does it all💅! A teenager with incredible power in her forehand joins us today to talk about her life as an athlete—specifically, a tennis player—while...
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Season 4 Prologue
Welcome to the Tween To Teen Podcast with your host, Wayna Picchu! Today, we're diving into a massive turning point of the show — the start of Season 4! The show is coming to YOU from the State of New York and will have face-to-face episodes! A huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors for...
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From New York Billboard to Chennai India:The fascinating story of Sreenithi
Sponors: Srinidhi's book- "Snippets Of My Soul" marks my debut poetry book, a culmination of the random write-ups that have long lingered as lost-and-found word documents within my computer. Here, you will find a collection of my musings, ruminations, and creative expressions that I hope will...
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Prince et de son Cheval
The Prince and his Horse, Samartha Satyajit is an equestrian rider for over 14 years. A lad from Chennai India has won the gold medal in the senior II category at the Fédération Equestre Internationale Dressage World Challenge 2022 (South India). In the firsts of my videocasts, he talks about his...
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When in Turkey do what the Turks do!
Welcome to the first videocast from Tween To Teen! Today, we have Ayşe and Suden who are twins from Turkey. One twin goes to a boarding school while the other goes to a local public school. Originally we had just Suden as our guest but Ayşe surprised us with her appearance. The sisters discussed...
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Adventures Abroad
Join us in this exciting episode of "Tween To Teen " as we chat with Chloe Sabin, a vibrant teenager who embarked on a life-changing adventure through an exchange school program in Germany, thanks to the support of Rotary. Chloe shares her inspiring journey, from the moment she first heard about...
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The Teen Mythologist
Shraddha Anu Shekar has written five books so far and is currently working on her sixth. Known by the monicker “The Teen Mythologist”, Shraddha’s work revolves around retelling mythological stories that have been passed down generations of storytellers. Additionally, she is interested in art…
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Life during War from Afar
Tetyana or Taña is a musician of Ukrainian origin. In this episode she talks about her life, about when she moved for college and the struggles she faced. Apart from discussing sensitive and undermined topics, she expresses her love for music. She has recently started performing and is hoping to...
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Mind's Blowing
The love of music has always run through Srinidhi’s veins. Ever since she learned how to talk, she immediately resonated with the tunes of musical notes. She also found a way to express herself through the violin. Instead of simply being a hobby, music transformed into her one true solace. She’s...
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Teen Designer
Nikita is an art, singer, can play the ukulele and piano. She aspires to become a user experience designer. She hope to succend and get into NYU (New York University). She won first place in a songwriting competition. The song was she wrote about on dementia. Nikita recently won a heritage…
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Pride Month Special- LGBTQ Community
A close friend talks about their life during the 2nd lockdown and how it has helped learn a lot more information. They talks about Pride which is relevant in this month. They explains different sections of the LGBTQ community, finding out what sexuality you are and what it is like coming out. Do...
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Transgender’s Story: Overcoming Anxiety about your Identity
River (She/Her & They/Them) is a young transgender girl who discusses her anxiety and mental illness and the impact of changing her gender. She changed her gender identity and is able to do normal things which includes school and music. This is a free-flowing discussion on challenges facing…
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Entering High School
Suraga is a senior in middle school and talks about her experience between private and public school. On the topic of school she gives a bases of what course she is currently taking. She also talks about her sport which is swimming, a scientific research paper and multiple extra-curricular actives.
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Melodies in Life
Gia Balaji is a 14 year old has started to pursue music. She is a singer songwriter, who has written a beautiful pop-ballad when she was 13, called "Face 2 Face". She talks about the process of creating her song and so much more about music and the industry! Check out her song on Spotify, Apple...
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Easter Egg!
Taran Balakrishnan is a child writer, who released his book recently called Black'nd Owl. During our chat he tells us what to expect from his book and how his activities empowered his writing. We also discuss his achievements in debate, acting, sports, and his love for music.
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Understanding my Identity
Shrinath is high schooler that loves sports, having fun in school, enjoys music in different forms and likes to keep up with today's news. In this episode we talk about racism, if the topic is too delicate for you please skip from 11:10 to 16:00. Enjoy!
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Just a Normal Life
Pranav is a very close friend of mine. He talks about quarantine life, his new dog Cooper, simple school life and gives advice on how to rock a normal life! Tag me on twitter at @kaveriwayna and tell me what was one thing Pranav's mom told him!
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What screen time can get you?
Aditya talks about his school life in 7th grade, music journey, screen time- Playing video and editing videos. Can you live without someone explain their love for sports? Nope! Lockdown life can help you a long way especially creating something. Tag me on twitter at @kaveriwayna and tell me what...
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Real Talk (Part 2)
Diamond has vast learning on different subjects and chapters of life. She plays sports, dances, bakes and does pilates. I really can't put her in words go check this out and you'll understand what I mean. (PART 2 OF DIAMOND)
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Real Talk (Part 1)
Diamond has vast learning on different subjects and chapters of life. She plays sports, dances, bakes and does pilates. I really can't put her in words go check this out and you'll understand what I mean. (PART 1 OF DIAMOND)
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College, Clubs and Cakes
Shreya is currently doing second year Engineering in VIT Vellore. She am the board member of VIT Anchoring Club and also a core member of Vit E-Cell, Trekking club and Juvenile Care. She also loves sports, dancing, baking and makeup. Baking and drawing is something that she actually recently...
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Normal but Extraordinary!
Talish plays the Piano and has done the Trinity Grade. He also talks about his school life, books, music and few extra activities! Find out what the last question is and type it in you Instagram story and tag me at @Podcast_Tween_To_Teen or Twitter @KaveriWayna
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Learning ain't that Boring!
Pranav Jay is a Carnatic Singer, 11th grade student, video gamer and dog lover! He talks about how he has tried 3 different way of learning: Homeschool, public school and private school. He also explains his life during breaks, how he enjoys himself during stressful times and keeping fit.
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Different is Different
Pushkar is a class 11th who loves sports such as swimming and Kalaripayattu. He went through a lot in school and talks about his mental health. He talks about having a YouTube channel and many other fun things.
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It's Okay Not To Be Okay
Krithy Satish Kumar is a first year Fashion Merchandising and Marketing college fresher. Her school, gave her a lot of opportunities and support to shine and has carved her into the extroverted and bold personality she is. Krithy enjoys spreading awareness about social issues and mental health…
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Life with a Fizz
Ananya has a bubbly personality and explains her life as the second lockdown happens. She gives us a bunch of movies to watch when we are bored in a many languages. She even explains her school life before lockdown and during the lockdown. She talks about her college applications, music, dance…
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Young Spirit
Varshini is a lively spirited teen who enjoys music, baking and traveling. This is an exposé on school life. Who knew school life is so funny that it will make you fall off your chair laughing.
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Artist with a Twist
Adi is a high school student and is a Geography loving future Scientist. He likes extra curricular activities such as basketball, cooking, painting and listening to music. He even participated in the cooking competition that was held in his school. He talks about transitioning from middle school…
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La Musique Monsters
Mehant a member of LA musique monsters. He is passionate about singing, dancing and drumming. Today he talks about his band and just how being a tween is like.
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Competitive Family
Kedar is a young tween that is proficient at mridangam and plays cricket for his school. He has experienced life on two continents- North America and Asia. In this episode he talks about art, sports, school and juggling his artistic family.
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Undercover Identity
Anaas is a teen who has a passion in the performing arts. Aspires to become a voice actress and actor while drawing on the side. She creates video edits and drawings of Anime with the help of social media. Her Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/anaasacados/
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Recycling Gurl
Sagarika and her dad started a kitchen garden and I was amazed to see tomatoes, pumpkins, radish and pomegranates grow. It's a great way to see how our food reaches us from the earth. Eating fresh, natural and local produce is the healthiest for you and for Planet Earth! She also started the...
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Living in the pandemic as a Teen
MJ is a thirteen-year old teenager from Silicon Valley, California. She loves music, dance and hanging out with friends. Of course, she has kept her grades stabilised. In this episode of Tween To Teen, she talks about how COVID-19 has intercepted her life and hopes to rekindle all her activities...
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SportsManship
Ishaan is an 8th grader with love for sports, music and has a passion for good grades in school. Today we are going to be talking about how he keeps up with everything and what he was doing during the lockdown.
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Ending of a Teenage Life
Akshara Vijay is a third year student at University of California Berkeley studying Psychology and Molecular and Cell Biology. She is quite passionate about mental health resource equity. Aside from school her love for paint, crafts, sing, and cook is remarkable! In this episode of "Tween To…
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Outdoor Personality
Emily is a young girl who loves the outdoors. She love surfing and swimming. A person who has a huge passion for saving the environment and is one of the youngest activist I know. In this episode of Tween To Teen, she explain how she keeps up with all of this and school on top of it.
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Unknown to be Known
Tara Shivani Gopinath is a 11 year old girl who loves sewing, cooking, music, swimming and basketball. In this episode of Tween To Teen, she explains how she keeps up with all her actives and school. She also talks about the environment and her book that came out last year called The 11th Stone....
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Prologue
How do I survive as a tween or a teen in today’s world? What bout the latest trends? Wait, social media, school, extra curricular activities! Wow, is hard I really need advice! I also need to listen to other’s stories! This is a podcast for you, where you listen to other tweens and teens stories…
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