InspiringYouth Talks InspiringYouth

Take a trip down memory lane with our guests as we look back to our high school experiences. Grab some coffee or tea and join us as we discuss drugs, social life and what type of people to avoid through the lens of high school graduates.

Host: Vanessa Finnerty & Ipsa Gusain

Find out more about our organisation at https://inspiring-youth.org/ or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_ and tik tok @inspiringyouth_ to learn more about our members. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries!

In this episode we talk about the importance of having people around you that have shared values as you and possible struggles or hardships that come when you do not have people that share similar experiences. The hosts talk about identity, culture, and how complex it all is, that it is definitely more fluid. Join in to hear Ipsa and Vanessa’s takes on this issue and hear their opinions.

Host: Ipsa Gusain & Vanessa Finnerty

Find out more about our organisation at https://inspiring-youth.org/ or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_ and tik tok @inspiringyouth_ to learn more about our members. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries!

Ipsa and new host Vanessa bring up the topic of introversion and extraversion and how the traits can either help or hinder social life. The two talk about their own experiences, misconceptions around being social, and give some tips that have helped them in their endeavours. Eavesdrop onto their conversation now to get involved with the topic.

Host: Ipsa Gusain & Vanessa Finnerty

Find out more about our organisation at https://inspiring-youth.org/ or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries or to learn more about us!

This episode, I talk with Luiza Mestoewa to discuss her trials and challenges being an immigrant from Germany to Canada. We talked about the assumptions she had before coming and compared them to the reality of what Canada is and gave advice for others who might be coming to Canada from another country. Listen now to hear more about Luiza’s story, including how high school is nothing like Euphoria, and her path to navigating some of the cruel parts of Canada.

Host: Ipsa Gusain & Luiza Mestoewa 

Find out more about our organisation at https://inspiring-youth.org/ or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries or to learn more about us!

This episode, I sit down with our wonderful CEO, Rushali Shah, as we discuss the change of direction InspiringYouth has taken over the past few weeks. We are now an organisation aimed at helping high schoolers that are new to Canada adjust in a new climate and obtain resources needed to excel in whatever career they choose. Rushali also reveals many tips for youth looking to start their own organisation. Tune into this fun episode to learn more about InspiringYouth and finding a niche.

Hosts: Ipsa Gusain & Rushali Shah

Find out more about our organisation at https://inspiring-youth.org or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries or to learn more about us!

InspiringYouth Talks about the lasting effects of Covid 19 on the youth and how it has gone on to affect their education. We discuss the impact the pandemic has had on student’s mental health, academics and home life. We also reminisce about the first few months of covid and the many world effects that shared center stage with the virus. Throughout the global pandemic, we hope to bring a sense of normalcy and hope that we will soon resume as we had before.

Hosts: Ipsa Gusain & Harmanpreet Pahwa

Find out more about our organization at https://inspiring-youth.org or visit us on Instagram at _inspiringyouth_. Please contact us at info@inspiring-youth.org for any inquiries or to learn more about us!

Resources for those living in Ontario:

The Canada Suicide Prevention Service: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

Kids Help Phone: Call 1-855-242-3310 or the online Hope for Wellness chat

To learn more about covid in Canada:

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/awareness-resources.html

Mental health resources for GTA area

https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/resources/