The Bright-Eyed

In this March minisode, I provide some tips on how to be productive and how to combat toxic productivity. If any of you are the type of people who like to keep busy or are looking for ways to be more productive, this episode is for you! While bring productive is great, it's important to take care of yourself as well. Remember: productivity is not a lifestyle!

I am excited to bring another minisode next month, so stay tuned!

Today's podcast episode features teen poet and writer Sara Guo. She wrote a book in light of the rise of anti-Asian sentiment as a result of the pandemic called "One Point In Time: To All East Asian Youth". It features a compilation of free-verse poems depicting the shared experiences of East Asian youth growing up in a Westernized country. In this episode, Sara shares her what inspires her writing, the self-publishing process, and how to combat the increasing xenophobia against East Asians. Check it out!

Purchase your own copy of Sara's fantastic book on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.ca/One-Point-Time-Asian-youth/dp/B08NV5PVX3

In today's episode, I interviewed teen mental health advocate Elif Kaya.  Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Elif founded the One Smile Effect, an international mental health org that focuses on awareness, wellness, and education who has reached over 2,300 teens from 58 countries. Tune in to hear Elif's story, how the pandemic has affected teen mental health, how we should dismantle stigma, and ways we can be together while being physically distant. Take a listen!

One Smile Effect, is helping thousands of teens struggling with mental health during this pandemic by providing resources, raising awareness, and organizing projects. Check out their website at www.onesmileffect.com or follow them on Instagram @onesmileeffect. 

Today's episode features teen small business owner Emma Han. As both an artist and someone passionate about business, Emma started an Etsy store selling adorable, waterproof, vinyl stickers. Tune in to hear her story and insight on how to start a small business. Take a listen!

Purchase your own beautiful stickers from Emma's Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/withlovemma! And follow her on Instaagram/TikTok @withlovemma_ for more amazing content!

This week's episode features teen entrepreneurs Arnuv Tandon and Karan Dalal. After meeting in robotics club and connecting over a passion for ideation, Arnuv and Karan founded a company called PetCode, an all-in-one pet management system. Tune in to hear how they got started, their insight on starting a company, the challenges young entrepreneurs face, and how they overcame them. So if you are an aspiring entrepreneur or interested in what it takes to run a business, especially as a teen, take a listen!

If you are a pet owner or are considering being one, PetCode offers owners an all-in-one pet management system that allows you to manage all aspects: safety, health, and emotional wellbeing. Head over to the website at www.petcodeusa.com to get started in just minutes!

In Part 1 of this weeks episode, I got to interview storyteller Vickie Curtis who has dedicated her work toward telling untold stories. We talk about one of her notable projects was the Sundance/Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" including some behind the scenes and why the message of the documentary is so important today. Tune into this episode learn more about the importance of storytelling, the process of making a documentary, and some behind the scenes of "The Social Dilemma".

Watch "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix now, and get updates on Vickie's latest project, Comparsa: https://www.papermoth.media/comparsa

In Part 2 of this weeks episode, I got to interview storyteller Vickie Curtis who has dedicated her work toward telling untold stories. We talk about one of her notable projects was the Sundance/Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" including some behind the scenes and why the message of the documentary is so important today. Tune into this episode learn more about social media, how it is affecting us and society, and how we can make a change.

Watch "The Social Dilemma" on Netflix now, and get updates on Vickie's latest project, Comparsa: https://www.papermoth.media/comparsa

In this episode, I got to talk to the founder of the nonprofit organization Simply Neuroscience: Chinmayi Balusu. She is inspired by a love of neuroscience and a desire to make resources accessible for people to engage and learn about neuroscience. We dive into the importance of an international perspective when it comes to science, why representation matters, how neuroscience can be found in our everyday lives, and how Chinmayi haas been making an impact through her organization, Simply Neuroscience. Take a listen!

Check out Simply Neuroscience's resources, events, and more at http://www.simplyneuroscience.org and their Instagram @simplyneuroscience!

Today's guest is a teen author named Risha Chaurasia who has written and published two novels at the age of 13. This is the perfect episode for aspiring, young writers! Tune in to hear all about Risha's books, writing tips, the difficulties of being a young author, and teen representation in literature. Take a listen!

Get a copy of Risha's latest book, Truce! It a story about friendship and self discovery that follows 5 unique protagonists and their journey to adulthood. Here is the link to purchase it: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08TLZBTYC/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_mhtcGbWY63F94

Today's interview is with teen entrepreneur, Calix Huang, who created a new productivity tool Hours based on the hours technique. With a background in coding, Calix is using what he has learned to create projects that impact others. This is a great episode for aspiring teen entrepreneurs that is filled with insights and advice. We dive into what gave Calix the drive to turn ideas into a reality, how to overcome failure, the process of creating Hours, and how it has impacted him. Take a listen!

Start a study session of your own with a friend for free with Hours at http://hours.zone!