Nani Navigates
By Vaishnavi Venkatesh
Nani NavigatesJul 01, 2021
Episode 14: Back to School
In this long-overdue episode of Nani Navigates, I speak with my friends, Tiffany Tsui and Evie Brimberg, about their feelings and concerns about the new school year. We discuss sophomore year of high school, goals, family routines, and more in this back-to-school episode.
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Episode 13: Two Teens Discuss Feminism (ft. Sharjah Mbodji)
In this episode, the first on Nani Navigates with a teen guest, I speak with Sharjah Mbodji, host of Teen Feminist Podcast. We discuss our podcasts, what it means to be an intersectional feminist, and advice for teen feminists and activists.
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Episode 12: Happy Pride!
Happy Pride! In this episode, I dive into queer history, the relationship between culture/religion and a third gender, and modern pride.
A Queer History of the United States for Young People (by Michael Bronski, adapted for YA readers by Richie Chevat) is a great resource to learn more about Queer American History (which IS American History).
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Episode 11: A Boldly Awkward Teen's Wild Idea
Episode 10: Xue Cheung
In this episode of Nani Navigates' Career Miniseries, I speak with software engineer Xue Cheung.
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Episode 9: Park Fung and Tiffany Wong
In this episode of the Career Miniseries, I spoke to two teachers at my high school, Mr. Fung and Ms. Wong, about their experiences teaching STEM subjects remotely.
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Episode 8: Vasudevan Panicker
In the fourth episode of the Career Miniseries, I spoke with Vasudevan (Vasu) Panicker on his journey as a musician, composer, and educator, and most recently, an MBA candidate.
To learn more about him and his work, click here.
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Episode 7: Sylvia Acevedo
On this episode of Nani Navigates, I spoke with Sylvia Acevedo, former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA.
To learn more about Sylvia Acevedo and her work: https://sylviaacevedo.org/
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Episode 6: Dr. David Langer
In the second episode of the Career Miniseries, I spoke with Dr. David Langer, MD, chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.
To learn more about Dr. Langer's work: https://www.northwell.edu/about/leadership/david-langer-md
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Episode 5: Dan Giusti
Welcome to the all-new Career miniseries on Nani Navigates! In the first episode of the miniseries, I spoke with previous guest, chef Dan Giusti, on how he first got into the culinary arts, and his journey from there, to Noma, to Brigaid.
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Episode 4: It's That Time
In this episode, I'm exploring the menstruation stigma, looking at cultural and religious "customs" around the world, as well as period poverty. Check out naninavigates.com to subscribe to regular updates about future episodes. The following are links to amazing organizations and campaigns mentioned in the episode.
Click here to learn about Femme International.
Learn more about Femstrate here.
Episode 3: O Say, Can't You See?
In this episode, I’m going back in time to explore America’s complicated history with racism, through the lens of early leaders that are honored and admired but who themselves had a complicated relationship with slavery.
This episode was inspired by the book Stamped by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds. I would highly recommend it!
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Episode 2: It's Time for Lunch
In this episode, Nani Navigates school lunch.
For more information about Dan Giusti and Brigaid: https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/
For more information about NYC's school meal system: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals-for-all
Episode 1: Say My Name
Here's some backstory on my nickname, Nani, and my journey through embracing, accepting, and loving my name.
Episode 0: Intro to Nani Navigates
Welcome to Nani Navigates, a podcast for young people, by a young person. New episodes coming soon!