The Story Of You

The Story Of You by Aanya Zaveri
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The Story of You was conceived by me in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic when I as a student in Grade 6 felt helpless in providing a solution that world could use or all of us as children together can contribute to society. When people constantly ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I get overwhelmed and sometimes don't know what I really want to be. My parents tell me that is okay. I wonder do I want to do just one thing or can we do many things? What are other children doing? The aim of The Story Of You is to connect with Young Adults across the globe and learn from each other.

  1. Jul 6

    Radhika Bajoria: Raising Capital, Raising Women

    In this episode, I speak with Radhika Bajoria, one of the youngest LinkedIn Top 20 Voices in India. Radhika runs Radically Yours, a US-based company helping women GPs and founders raise financial and social capital from across the globe. Her mission goes beyond fundraising she's working to bring more female minds into the finance and funding industry through her global network. We talk about building a global platform in your early twenties, why women need access to networks as much as capital, and what it takes to change who gets a seat at the table.

    Radhika Bajoria: Raising Capital, Raising Women

  2. Jul 6

    Before It's Too Late: Understanding Suicide with Nyana Sabharwal

    In this episode, I speak with Nyana Sabharwal, a suicide prevention specialist dedicated to changing how we understand, talk about, and respond to suicide. Through her work in [counselling / crisis intervention / training — adjust as needed], Nyana helps break the silence surrounding one of the most stigmatised aspects of mental health, bringing both professional insight and deep empathy to conversations most people find difficult to have. We discuss what draws someone to this work, the warning signs we often miss, how to support someone who is struggling, and why open, honest conversation can be lifesaving. Nyana's approach prioritises compassion, practical understanding, and the belief that every one of these conversations matters especially for young people. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out — helplines and support resources are linked in the show notes.

    Before It's Too Late: Understanding Suicide with Nyana Sabharwal

  3. Mar 15

    Divaa Utkarsh | Project Surya | Tedx speaker

    This version weaves in Divaa's complete journey - from watching her brother's diagnosis at 13 to operating Project Surya across five countries at 17 - while emphasizing the healthcare inequity crisis, her three-pronged approach (awareness, advocacy, funding), and her powerful philosophy that empathy backed by action transforms lives. The narrative highlights how personal heartbreak can become collective healing and how proximity to pain can become expertise in solving systemic injustice!

    Divaa Utkarsh | Project Surya | Tedx speaker

  4. Feb 24

    2x Beat Boxing Champion | Tedx Speaker | Kaila Mullady

    Our guest today is someone who has redefined what the human voice can do. She discovered beatboxing at just 12 years old, experimenting with sounds and rhythms at an age when most of us are still figuring out what we enjoy. 2x World Beatbox Champion, pushing the boundaries of her art by fusing beatboxing, singing, rapping, and theatre in ways the world hadn’t seen before. Her groundbreaking artistry reached one of America’s biggest theatrical stages — Broadway — as part of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award–winning improv comedy show, Freestyle Love Supreme, proving that beatboxing belongs at the very highest levels of performance. Beyond the spotlight, she has travelled across more than 30 countries, using her voice to teach, heal, and empower — from school assemblies to working with at-risk youth, and even partnering with New York University to design a first-of-its-kind class for blind students using beatboxing as a tool for speech therapy.

    2x Beat Boxing Champion | Tedx Speaker | Kaila Mullady

  5. 12/30/2025

    Breaking the Silence with Gia & Mihikaa

    In this episode, I speak with Gia Narang and Mihikaa Jhaveri, the founders of Healing Hearts, a youth-led foundation committed to advancing mental health awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding it. Healing Hearts focuses on creating meaningful conversations around mental health through interactive sessions, school-based initiatives, informative digital content, and monthly themes that explore different mental health concerns in depth. Their approach prioritises accessibility, empathy, and practical understanding, especially for young people. Beyond awareness, Healing Hearts actively works towards impact by collaborating with NGOs, volunteering on the ground, and organising donation drives to support mental health–related causes. Each initiative is rooted in the belief that awareness must translate into action. To learn more about their work, ongoing campaigns, and resources, visit their website and follow them on Instagram @healinghearts.foundation, where they regularly share updates, insights, and ways to get involved

    Breaking the Silence with Gia & Mihikaa

  6. 12/29/2025

    Sirish Subash: Teen Builds AI to Keep Your Food Safe

    Sirish may only be 14, but he’s already inventing technology with the potential to change how we eat. He built PestiSCAND, a handheld device that detects pesticide residue on fruits and vegetables- giving families an easy, practical way to know what’s really safe to eat. It’s practical, brilliant, and deeply rooted in care for people’s health. Recognised as America’s Top Young Scientist, Sirish is proof that curiosity and compassion can create world-class innovation. But what you don’t see at first glance is just how much persistence went into building it. Designing PestiSCAND wasn’t a straight line; he had to test every possible shape and size, refining again and again until he found the form that scanned produce effectively and was easy for anyone to use. Each prototype taught him something new: what didn’t work, what almost worked, and what could work better. Instead of being discouraged, he treated every iteration as a stepping stone toward the final device. That combination of scientific rigour and unshakable patience is what sets him apart. Sirish’s story is as much about perseverance as it is about invention- the kind of relentless testing, tweaking, and learning that turns a bright idea into a breakthrough tool the world can hold in its hands.

    Sirish Subash: Teen Builds AI to Keep Your Food Safe

  7. 12/29/2025

    Nandini Rastogi: A Teen Using CRISPR for Food Security

    Nandini is 19, and she’s using cutting-edge gene editing to take on one of humanity’s greatest challenges: food security. Her work with CRISPR focuses on rice, making it more resilient to climate change, so farmers can continue to feed a growing world despite rising temperatures and unpredictable weather. She’s already been presenting her work on global stages, but what makes her stand out is her belief that science isn’t just about fancy breakthroughs. For her, it’s about something far more fundamental: feeding the future. Her journey, though, started in the most unexpected way. The very first time she set out to experiment, she walked into a mall, bought a bag of rice, and only later realised that polished rice can’t actually be grown. That small misstep was the first of many setbacks, but instead of giving up, Nandini embraced trial and error as part of her path. With limited resources and little guidance at first, she leaned on curiosity, resilience, and the courage to ask. She wrote countless cold emails- some unanswered, some opening the right doors- and slowly built her network of mentors, knowledge, and tools. Every failure became fuel, and every small success a stepping stone. What began with a simple bag of rice from a mall has now turned into pioneering work that holds the potential to help millions. Nandini’s story is proof that determination and a hunger to learn can turn even the humblest beginnings into world-changing science.

    Nandini Rastogi: A Teen Using CRISPR for Food Security

  8. 12/06/2025

    Siya poddar: How a 17-Year-Old Built a Shield for the World

    Meet Siyaa, a 17-year-old researcher and environmental advocate from Arizona who’s quite literally turning science into a shield for communities. She created RADAR, a material that changes colour to detect invisible pollutants like uranium and silica, a breakthrough that could transform how vulnerable communities safeguard their health. But what’s truly remarkable about Siyaa isn’t just the innovation or the awards she’s already earned,  like the Regeneron Young Scientist Award – it’s the kind of person she is. She’s one of the sweetest, most compassionate young minds you’ll ever meet. Despite studying in a school without state-of-the-art labs or fancy equipment, she refused to let limited resources limit her imagination. Instead, she persevered, working through setbacks, improvising with what she had, and keeping her focus on why she started: to make science accessible and impactful for those who need it most. Siyaa’s story is as much about resilience and kindness as it is about discovery and it’s a reminder that the best science is rooted in both intellect and heart.

    Siya poddar: How a 17-Year-Old Built a Shield for the World
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The Story of You was conceived by me in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic when I as a student in Grade 6 felt helpless in providing a solution that world could use or all of us as children together can contribute to society. When people constantly ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I get overwhelmed and sometimes don't know what I really want to be. My parents tell me that is okay. I wonder do I want to do just one thing or can we do many things? What are other children doing? The aim of The Story Of You is to connect with Young Adults across the globe and learn from each other.

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  • Creator
    The Story Of You by Aanya Zaveri
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Story Of You by Aanya Zaveri
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