Made for More - Akanksha Foundation

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What inspires a young person to choose purpose over predictability? How does a mischievous student become a football coach and role model? What gives a tailor's son the confidence to reimagine his future? Made For More, a new interview series, brings you stories of Akanksha alumni building careers across AI, sports, education, and more. Hosted by student volunteer Pragya Deepak, each episode explores the people and experiences that shaped their journeys. Created with Akanksha students and shot entirely on Apple iPhone, the series celebrates how education expands horizons and fuels ambition.

Episodes

  1. Sep 16

    Made for More | Rakib Sayyed: Conversations with Akanksha Alumni

    "Connect, then correct."It's a philosophy Rakib first learned as an Akanksha student, one that continues to guide his work today.As the Operations Lead at Panaah Communities, Rakib works across 11 schools, leading initiatives that help children who have dropped out of school find their way back into education. Through the Path Makers program, he worked with 45 students last year. This year, that number has grown to 73.In Episode 5 of *Made For More*, Rakib reflects on the teachers who first taught him the importance of building relationships before expecting results, and how that lesson continues to guide his work today. He shares why understanding a child's reality, listening before leading, and creating spaces where every student feels they deserve a second chance are at the heart of meaningful change.Watch Rakib's story and discover how one lesson from the classroom continues to shape the lives of hundreds of young people today.#MadeForMore #AkankshaAlumni #Education #CommunityImpact #SecondChances

  2. Sep 16

    Made for More | Conversations with Akanksha Alumni: Sajida Shaikh

    Building a career is rarely about having all the answers. Sometimes, it's about having the confidence to try something new.Sajida is an Akanksha alumna who currently works in the Sales department at FTS. While she has spent the last three and a half years building a successful career in sales, she's now preparing for her next challenge- exploring a future in performance marketing.In Episode 7 of Made For More, Sajida reflects on choosing growth over comfort, navigating uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic with the support of Akanksha's Alumni Support team, and why financial independence has always been a priority before any other milestone in life.She also shares how the conversations her parents had with Akanksha helped shape their perspective on education, empowering her to pursue her ambitions and make choices on her own terms.Watch Sajida's story and discover how education is not just about preparing young people for a career; it's about giving them the confidence to keep learning, adapting, and creating a future they choose for themselves.#MadeForMore #AkankshaAlumni #Education #CareerJourney #FinancialIndependence #WomenInWork

  3. Sep 16

    Made for More | Conversations with Akanksha Alumni: Archana Gupta

    When Archana was in school, she found herself going through one of the most difficult periods of her life. At a time when she was struggling to understand what she was feeling, one teacher noticed something was wrong and chose to listen.Today, Archana Gupta is an Akanksha alumna who works as a Grievance Officer with an international airline while also pursuing her entrepreneurial aspirations as a makeup artist and nail technician.In Episode 6 of *Made For More*, Archana reflects on the support that helped her navigate that challenging chapter, her journey towards financial independence, moving her family out of the slum they once called home, and building a life shaped by resilience, creativity, and ambition.Hosted by Pragya Deepak, a student volunteer from Bombay International School, Made For More is a podcast series featuring conversations with Akanksha alumni who are building meaningful careers and creating lasting impact in their communities.🎧 Watch the full episode and hear how the right support, combined with determination, helped Archana build the life she once dreamed of.Subscribe for a new episode every Wednesday.#MadeForMore #ShotOniPhone #AkankshaAlumni #Education #StudentWellbeing #FinancialIndependence #Entrepreneurship #MakeupArtist

  4. Sep 9

    Made for More | Sabiha Khan: Conversations with Akanksha Alumni

    Finding your voice doesn't happen overnight. It is shaped by the people who believe in you, the opportunities you embrace, and the choices you make along the way.In Episode 4 of Made For More, Akanksha alumna Sabiha reflects on growing up, discovering her strengths, and building a career that reflects her ambitions and values.From overcoming self-doubt to embracing new opportunities, she shares the experiences that shaped her, the mentors who encouraged her, and the lessons she's carried with her throughout her career. She also reflects on how the foundation she received at Akanksha gave her the confidence to pursue opportunities she once thought were beyond her reach.Watch Sabiha's story and hear how one journey can inspire many more.#MadeForMore #AkankshaAlumni #Marketing #CareerJourney #Education #Storytelling

  5. Sep 8

    Made for More | Amir Shaikh: Conversation with Akanksha Alumni

    What happens when a child discovers the joy of learning?For Amir, it began with a science teacher who turned lessons into experiments, classrooms into spaces of curiosity, and learning into something he looked forward to.Those early experiences stayed with him. In Episode 3 of Made For More, Amir shares his journey from being a student in an Akanksha classroom to returning as an aspiring teacher, giving back to the very spaces and communities that once shaped him.His journey has come full circle, a reminder of the lasting impact a teacher, a classroom, and the right opportunities can have on a young person's life.Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel.#MadeForMore #ShotOniPhone #AkankshaAlumni #Education

  6. Sep 7

    Made For More | Rohit Chouhan: Conversations with Akanksha Alumni

    What does it take to walk away from certainty in pursuit of a bigger goal?When Akanksha alum Rohit Chouhan received three university offers with 100% scholarship, the easy choice would have been to accept one. Instead, he bet on himself and pursued the path he truly wanted because of this one powerful belief: choose excellence over success. In Episode 2 of our interview series Made For More, Rohit reflects on his educational journey and the choices that he made to reach his goals. A data scientist with ExxonMobil, he shares his perspectives on AI, the importance of becoming financially independent, and the role education played in expanding what he believed was possible.Catch the full conversation - a story about curiosity, ambition, and a drive for excellence - our YouTube channel. #MadeForMore #ShotOniPhone #AkankshaAlumni #CareerJourney #DataAnalytics #EducationForAll

  7. Jul 8

    Made For More | Suhasini Uplanchi: Conversations with Akanksha Alumni

    From dreams on the football field to creating impact beyond it, Suhaisni’s journey is one of passion, resilience, and choosing to keep moving forward. In this episode of Made For More, Suhaisni shares stories from her journey, the experiences that shaped her, and the people who played a role along the way. Hosted by Pragya Deepak, a student volunteer at Akanksha, this conversation goes beyond achievements and explores the moments, choices, and ambitions that continue to drive her. Because every journey starts with believing you are made for more. #MadeForMore #ShotOniPhone

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What inspires a young person to choose purpose over predictability? How does a mischievous student become a football coach and role model? What gives a tailor's son the confidence to reimagine his future? Made For More, a new interview series, brings you stories of Akanksha alumni building careers across AI, sports, education, and more. Hosted by student volunteer Pragya Deepak, each episode explores the people and experiences that shaped their journeys. Created with Akanksha students and shot entirely on Apple iPhone, the series celebrates how education expands horizons and fuels ambition.

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