The Playground
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What You Don’t See: The Real Story Behind Success
What You Don’t See: The Real Story Behind Success
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Welcome to The Playground, where anything goes. We’re Ascend Now, an EdTech startup helping students ages 8-18 pursue their passions and reach their full potential. In each episode, our bright young students showcase their remarkable articulation abilities through talks. Our talented learners can interview their heroes, share their experiences or present their ideas in a talk format akin to TED presentations. Join us to be a part of this riveting dialogue where passion meets potential and dreams turn into reality.
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- What You Don’t See: The Real Story Behind Success · 26 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 44https://open.spotify.com/show/3q0KJi7KAlxkjUBm8P53r5 What if the real story of success lies in what you don’t see? Hosted by Nathan, this podcast dives into the quiet chaos…
- Channel Z: Turning Indonesian headlines into Gen Z conversation · 11 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 43Ever watched the news and thought, what the heck are they talking about? Channel Z is a podcast started with the aim of making Indonesia's daily news easy to digest for the Gen Z…
- A Fantastical Anthology: Inside Ant's First Book · 6 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 42Ant is nine, and she's already published a book. In this episode she walks us through A Fantastical Anthology - the poems and short stories inside it, and the interactive games…
- The Healing Note: Sanjana's story with music · 16 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 41In this episode of The Playground, Sanjana reflects on her personal journey of using music as a means of healing. She recalls being an anxious child who lost confidence after a…
- Beyond the Committee: Natalie’s Journey to HMCA and Back · 21 Min.In this candid episode of The Playground, Natalie takes us behind the scenes of her first international Model United Nations experience at Harvard Model Congress Asia (HMCA)…
- One Teen’s Story That Made Thousands of Others Feel Seen · 41 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 39In this episode of Ascend Now Playground, we meet Ruhi Amin, the teenage author behind From Me to You: Lessons on Self-Love, Life, and Connections. Published in 2023, Ruhi’s book…
- The Entrepreneur's Equation: Surina's own podcast · 15 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 38What if you could decode the journey behind every successful entrepreneur? In this special episode, we feature 15-year-old Surina, the creator and host of The Entrepreneur’s…
- Turning Compassion into Action with Give-A-Paw · 20 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 37In this inspiring episode of the Playground, we speak with Layla Will, the passionate teen founder of Give-A-Paw, a platform that lets animal lovers sponsor shelter dogs in Hong…
- From Science to Spotlight: Shreya’s Artistic Journey to NYU Tisch · 39 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 36Shreya’s journey to NYU Tisch was anything but conventional. From nearly pursuing medicine to realizing her true passion for acting, she shares how she made the leap into the…
- From Liberal Arts to a PhD: Nitin’s Journey · 42 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 35We talk to Nitin, a PhD student at Boston College, about the value of a liberal arts education, research opportunities, and job prospects. He also shares insights on national…
- Mentorship Matters: Academic Advisors' Impact on Student Journeys · 30 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 34From lost high schooler to Georgetown graduate: Navigate the college journey with Eugene. Discover the FINE approach to college applications, balancing academics with personal…
- Hidden Gems: Discovering Lesser-Known Universities · 25 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 33Explore the untapped potential of lesser-known universities. Uncover unique academic programs, tight-knit communities, and personalized learning experiences often overlooked in…
- Unleashing Potential: How Projects and Passions Shape Tomorrow's Leaders · 35 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 32Transformative power of student projects, importance of extracurriculars for college admissions, value of developing diverse skills, impact of self-initiated activities on…
- Unraveling UChicago: Beyond the Myths · 34 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 31Step into the intellectual labyrinth of UChicago as we uncover the true essence of this renowned institution, exploring vibrant academia, unexpected adventures, and lasting…
- Business at Babson: Unveiling the Undergraduate Experience · 29 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 30Delve into the heart of business education at Babson College through a student's eyes, and discover what makes it a top choice for aspiring business leaders.
- Cracking the Ivy Code: Insights from a UPenn Alum · 34 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 29Dive into the experiences, challenges, and successes of a UPenn alum, exploring the strategies and mindset that helped them succeed in their admission to the Ivy League.
- Building Creativity: A Young Artist’s Perspective · 8 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 28In this episode, 14-year-old Abhimanyu shares his passion for art and explores why art education is crucial in today’s world. He discusses how creativity and critical thinking…
- Inspire, Invest, Improve: defining success with Farooq Abbasi · 34 Min.Welcome to the next episode of All Things Bright! This episode's guest is Farooq Abbasi—an entrepreneur who helps budding start-ups grow. In this interview, Alif and Ayat explore…
- Empowering Women in STEM: Diya Shaw’s Vision with StemConnect · 11 Min.Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Diya Shaw, a 17-year-old changemaker and the visionary behind StemConnect, an online platform dedicated to empowering women…
- Barbie’s Billion-Dollar Secret · 13 Min.How did "Barbie" become a billion-dollar hit? Join me as I uncover the financial strategies, marketing genius, and production magic behind the movie. Learn about the surprising…
