Conversations with the Future

In the last episode of Season 1, Okey is having a chat with his big sister, Ada, who hopes to pursue a career in medicine and become a pediatrician! As you listen to this conversation, you will learn from how Ada has persevered through challenges to achieve her goals. You will also learn about the importance of serving your community, and also having a heart that empathizes with others and cares for their needs. I have no doubt that the lessons you learn from this final episode will benefit you during your high school career and throughout your life.

In this episode, Okey will be chatting with Arianna, an ambitious high school student who is on-track to graduate from high school early this year to get a head start on her post-secondary studies. Arianna sees a lot of value in having the opportunity to explore different fields throughout her career and to make changes on a larger scale, which is why she has decided to pursue a career in business! From her "fast-tracked" high school education to the tough decisions she's had to make about her future career, Arianna has a ton of wisdom to share, so I truly hope you all learn something new and valuable from this episode!

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In the fourth episode of the podcast, Okey will be chatting with Catherine, a 12th grade leader who has been involved in a number of activities that showcase her passion for the well-being of her community and social reform! In this episode, Catherine will be talking about her experience writing a university-level research paper in the realm of international relations and political science, creating an online communications presence for parents' Chinese restaurant, and writing a blog that is focused on social justice. Catherine has so many amazing accomplishments, but make sure you are listening carefully to the helpful insights she shares and thinking about how you can apply what you learn from this episode to your own high school journey. Enjoy!

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In Episode #3, Okey is having a chat with his good friend Shakeela, a talented actor and musical performer in 10th grade who brings joy and beauty to everyone around her through her gift of creativity! Shakeela is no stranger to the stage. In this episode, she will be talking to us about her experiences as both an actor and a musician and comments on both the highlights and the challenges she has faced along the way. I have no doubt that the insights that Shakeela shares will encourage you to start pursuing your own passions! Enjoy this special episode of Conversations with the Future.

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In Episode #2, Okey is having a chat with Tom, a 12th grade leader and budding tech entrepreneur who is looking to use technology to drive positive change in our society. By the end of this episode, you will learn from Tom's personal experience and be inspired to start taking charge of your future! You'll learn how you can be a leader in your community and how you can develop skills that will truly benefit you in your career after high school, whatever that may be. Enjoy!

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In the first episode of this podcast, Okey is having a chat with Lauren, a 10th grade author and STEM enthusiast who desires to pursue a space-related career and attend an Ivy League school for university! If you do not know what you are interested in, by the end of this episode, you are going to be inspired to go and find out what that is. This insightful conversation will give you an idea of some of the steps YOU can take to start working towards your big dream, while you are in high school. Click play.

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