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Voice 4 You
by Jesh V
Everyone has a voice. Whether it is something small like deciding teams in football or something on a larger scale. Throuhg this podcast, I, Jeshwant Vana, will be highlighting these leaders. Their beginnings, what they are striving for, and their plans, while also sprinklingin some fun to go along with it. So stayed tune, as we empower the leaders of today and tomorrow!
Episodes
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The Health Equity Hustle: Aliza Lopez
This episode of Voice for You features Ashwika Bhandaru in conversation with Aliza Lopez, a Gen Z health advocate, researcher, and youth leader. Aliza shares how she founded Medicine Encompassed in high school to make medical and health literacy more accessible, especially for underrepresented…
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The 0% Advantage: Ben Lee
What does it take to build a tutoring business, a student community, and a leadership resume before graduation? Ben Lee turns a high school hustle into real impact, revealing how he built free ACT and SAT prep for low-income students, co-founded Locked In, and earned a full ride to Yale. Ben…
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Army of Help: Anabella Sai
In this episode, Onaedo Ezenwa interviews Anabella Sai, a high school student and founder of the Helping Heroes Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans. Anabella shares her journey from starting the organization as a school club to transforming it into a nonprofit that has raised...
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The Spikey Solution: Abigail Goddard
In this episode of the Voice4You Podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Abigail Goddard, a young entrepreneur and founder of Spiky, a company dedicated to combating drink spiking. Abigail shares her journey from a passion for filmmaking and music to creating a safety product that addresses a...
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Pop, Speak, Lead: Charis Roussel
What happens when a terrified freshman decides to speak anyway? Charis Roussel did, and it changed everything. In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Charis Roussel, a young leader in the FBLA community. Charis shares her journey from being terrified of public...
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Building Bridges: Christian Love
In this conversation, host Onaedo Ezenwa interviews Christian Love, founder of Opportunity Bridge 901, about his mission to centralize access to leadership opportunities for students in Memphis. Christian discusses the challenges students face in finding resources, the importance of equitable...
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Behind the 38th Parallel: Bahnya Kim
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Bahnya Kim, a dynamic young leader and founder of 38 Freedom, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for the rights of North Koreans. Bahnya shares her journey as a Korean American, her passion for public speaking, and her...
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The Business Effect: Abby Herrera
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Abby Herrera, a remarkable young leader and Arizona DECA Vice President of Marketing. Abby shares her journey through various leadership roles, her innovative business ventures, and her commitment to community service.…
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You Don’t Pull Flowers Taller: Meisha Situ
In this episode of the Voice For You Podcast, host Jeshwant Vana and co-host Aditya Singh engage with Meisha Situ, a remarkable young leader involved in various initiatives including DECA, Girls Nation, and her own nonprofit, Voices Unmuted. Meisha shares her journey, passions, and aspirations,...
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Crunching Numbers, Saving Tennis Balls: Nishant Gadde
In this conversation, Nishant Gadde shares his remarkable journey as a young leader in the field of machine learning and research. He discusses his passion for identifying patterns through data, which has driven him to establish various organizations and initiatives, including a nonprofit focused...
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From the Steppes to the Senate Floor: Saran Tusjargal
In this conversation, Saran shares her inspiring journey as a Mongolian-American youth advocate, discussing her challenges with disabilities, her leadership roles, and her commitment to improving education and mental health initiatives for youth with disabilities. She emphasizes the importance of...
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Coca-Cola Series Breakdown
Join Jeshwant Vana as he delves into the "Coca-Cola Series Breakdown," sharing the inspiring journey of the "Voice For You" podcast. Discover the challenges and triumphs of interviewing Coca-Cola Scholars, and explore the diverse stories that have shaped this series. With over 130,000 views…
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Lighting the Path: Kushal Patel
Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Kushal Patel, a health equity advocate and social entrepreneur. From founding the Memphis Elderly Outreach Association to co-creating the innovative tech startup Pathlight, Kushal's story is one of passion, resilience, and impact. Discover how he...
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Vuela, But Don’t Look Down: Alexis DiPrima
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jesh Vana interviews Alexis DiPrima, a young leader and advocate for youth and marginalized voices. Alexis shares her journey from high school to her upcoming college experience at Stanford University, discussing her passion for education policy,...
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Whispers in the Synapse: Faith You
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jesh Vana interviews Faith You, a young leader passionate about healthcare equity and neuroscience. They discuss Faith's journey through college preparations, her research experiences, and her leadership roles in organizations like HOSA and YMCA....
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Keys to the Future: Natalie Hodge-Hannula
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Natalie Hodge-Hannula, a young leader and advocate for youth empowerment, education, and suicide prevention. Natalie shares her journey of founding the nonprofit Keys to the Future, which aims to equip underserved youth…
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Hearts & Minds: Ganesh Nair
Join us on the "Voice for You" podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Ganesh Nair, a trailblazer in public health and a passionate advocate for underserved communities. Discover how Ganesh's initiatives, like providing free ECGs to student athletes and 3D-printed respirators…
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The Sound of Leadership: Carley Carmen Chavez-Williamson
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Carly Carmen, a young leader and advocate for individuals with special needs. Carly shares her personal journey, inspired by her older brother, and discusses her involvement in various inclusive programs, her passion for...
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Echoes of Goodall: David Solano
In this episode of the Voice For You Podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews David Solano, a young leader involved in human rights, climate action, and linguistics empowerment. David shares his journey from his Mexican-American identity to his advocacy work with the Jane Goodall Institute and FXB...
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The Pink Print: Julia Lever
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Julia Lever, a remarkable young leader from Mississippi. Julia shares her journey of founding the Mayor's Youth Council, her passion for empowering young women through initiatives like Project Pink, and her recent...
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Beyond the Hack: Amogh Ganjikunta
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews young leader Amogh Ganjikunta, a technology entrepreneur and founder of Educate Hacks. They discuss Amogh's journey in technology and education, his passion for music, and his recent college decision to attend Harvard.…
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Track-ing the Stars: Maya Roseboro
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Maya Roseboro, a remarkable young leader and advocate for education and collaboration. Maya shares her journey from her diverse interests in athletics and art to her impressive research experiences with NASA and various...
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Power to the People: Maurits Acosta
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Maurits Acosta, a young leader and advocate for civic engagement. Maurits shares his journey from being born in the Netherlands to Cuban parents to becoming a prominent voice for students in Miami-Dade County. He…
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Beyond the Stars: Khedaar Kashyap
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Khedaar Kashyap, a young leader and researcher with a passion for astrophysics and public speaking. Khedaar shares his journey through research at UCSC and NASA, his experiences as a Coca-Cola Scholar, and his advocacy…
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Code Talker 2.0: Elena Klopfenstein
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Elena Klopfenstein, a young leader and STEM justice advocate from the Navajo Nation. Elena shares her experiences growing up on the reservation, her passion for robotics, and her journey in creating ResBotX, a program…
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The Anatomy of a Calling: Rohit Lobo
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Rohit Lobo, a young leader and advocate for public health and emergency medical services. Rohit shares his journey as the founder of Project Clean Slate, which aims to combat the opioid epidemic through community…
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Patch by Patch: Olivia Feng
In this episode of the Voice of You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Olivia Feng, a passionate advocate for equity in healthcare and education. Olivia shares her journey from Appleton, Wisconsin, to Harvard University, highlighting her work with the Appleton Youth Education Initiative and...
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Inventory of Justice: Veda Kommineni
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana sits down with Veda Kommineni, a passionate student leader and policy advocate. Veda shares her journey from founding the Edwardsville Care Closet to becoming a Coca-Cola Scholar, discussing her dedication to combating period…
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The Soundtrack of Service: Thomas Evans
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Thomas Evans, a young leader dedicated to improving the lives of Hispanic youth through education and advocacy. Thomas shares his journey from running and DJing to his commitment to the University of Chicago and his...
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Fluent in Leadership: Dylan Vinson
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Dylan Vinson, a young leader and Coca-Cola Scholar. They discuss Dylan's journey in leadership, his interests in public service and entrepreneurship, and the impact of his initiatives, including a flea market that raised...
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The Art of Resilience: Rose Downey
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Rose Downey, a remarkable young leader who has overcome significant challenges, including a brain injury that left her without memory for nine months. Rose shares her journey of recovery, her passion for environmental...
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Generation Brave: Reem Kamil Kirja
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jesh Vana interviews Reem Kamil Kirja, a passionate young advocate who has been fighting for social justice since the age of 10. Reem shares her journey of activism, including her efforts to secure recognition for Muslim holidays in her school...
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Student vs. System: Asia Genawi
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana speaks with Asia Genawi, a young leader and activist focused on AI, social justice, and education policy. Asha shares her journey as an incoming freshman at Columbia University, her work with ENCODE Justice advocating for AI...
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Lograr the Impossible: Carlos Hsieh
In this episode of the Voice For You Podcast, host Jesh Malfana interviews Carlos Suh, a young entrepreneur and founder of the Lograr Project and Career Coach AI. Carlos shares his journey of uplifting minority entrepreneurs through data analytics and connecting high school students with…
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Small Town, Big Impact: Conner Mattox
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Conner Mattox, a young leader passionate about education, environmental sustainability, and youth representation in politics. Connor shares his journey from a rural town in Virginia to being appointed as an advisor to the...
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Code, Courage, and Curtain Calls: Imanga Lufungulo
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Imanga Lufungulo, a young leader passionate about social equality, coding, and the arts. Imanga shares her journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, to her commitment to Columbia University, where she will major in…
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Healing Beyond Borders: Jack Krauss
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Jack Krauss, a young leader passionate about medicine and humanitarianism. Jack shares his journey from high school to his commitment to Harvard, his involvement with the Syrian Emergency Task Force, and the importance of...
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Ready, Set, Blastoff: Andrew Lin
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Andrew Lin, a young leader and co-founder of Blastoff, an AI startup aimed at empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. Andrew shares his journey to MIT, his research on education and housing affordability, and his...
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Mr. Tech-Savvy: Agneya Tharun
What happens when you get annoyed because you have to keep checking the clock to see how much time is left? You go on to create a website with over 700,000+ site visits! On this inaugural episode of the 2025 Coca-Cola Series, I sat down with Agneya Tharun to discuss his story, his inspiration for...
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The NextGen: Prabanjan Jayachanran
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Prab Jayachandran, a young entrepreneur and co-CEO of NextGen Education. They discuss Prab's journey in entrepreneurship, his passions, and his commitment to the University of Pennsylvania. The conversation delves into…
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Connecting to the Roots: Juan Wulff
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Juan Wulff, a passionate advocate for immigration reform and a future Harvard student. Juan shares his journey as an immigrant from Venezuela, his commitment to humanitarian work, and the importance of cultural identity.…
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The Power of the Third-Party: Ian Rosenzweig
In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Ian Rosenzweig, a young leader and founder of the Global Compromise Collective (GCC). Ian discusses his passion for diplomacy, the mission of the GCC to educate youth on diplomatic strategies, and the importance of...
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A Boy Scouts Honor: Morgan Johnson
In this episode of the Voice 4 You Podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Morgan Johnson, a remarkable young leader and Eagle Scout. Morgan shares his journey from a small town in Oklahoma to being accepted into Harvard College, his passion for community service through Boy Scouts, and his...
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Aloha Hawai'i: Tasanee Cogliandro
In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Tasanee Cogliandro, a young leader and founder of Youth For Hope. Tasanee shares her journey as an advocate for marginalized communities, her experiences with the QuestBridge program, and her internship with Senator Brian...
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The Way of the Business Dragon: Tyler Neilson and Jeon George
On this episode, I got to interview Jeon George and Tyler Neilson, the 2024-2025 Co-Presidents of the Collierville FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter. The difference between this chapter and other chapters though is the sheer work and dedication these two men and their board have…
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Two Birds, One Goal: James Jin and Nithin Prabu
What happens when two young leaders in the Memphis area join heads and collaborate on a project? On this episode, I got the chance to interview James Jin, founder of ArtFlow, and Nithin Prabu, founder of the Crystal Minds Project, as they join together for an event that should shake up the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyone has a voice. Whether it is something small like deciding teams in football or something on a larger scale. Throuhg this podcast, I, Jeshwant Vana, will be highlighting these leaders. Their beginnings, what they are striving for, and their plans, while also sprinklingin some fun to go along with it. So stayed tune, as we empower the leaders of today and tomorrow!
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