Voice 4 You

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana sits down with Veda Kommineni, a passionate student leader and policy advocate. Veda shares her journey from founding the Edwardsville Care Closet to becoming a Coca-Cola Scholar, discussing her dedication to combating period poverty and her aspirations in public health and international studies. Tune in to hear about her inspiring w...

In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Thomas Evans, a young leader dedicated to improving the lives of Hispanic youth through education and advocacy. Thomas shares his journey from running and DJing to his commitment to the University of Chicago and his impactful work with the Maryland Youth Advisory Council. He discusses the importance of community service, t...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Dylan Vinson, a young leader and Coca-Cola Scholar. They discuss Dylan's journey in leadership, his interests in public service and entrepreneurship, and the impact of his initiatives, including a flea market that raised funds for student opportunities. Dylan shares insights on college decisions, the importance of comm...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Rose Downey, a remarkable young leader who has overcome significant challenges, including a brain injury that left her without memory for nine months. Rose shares her journey of recovery, her passion for environmental justice, and her efforts in community service, including hurricane relief and founding a nonprofit that bu...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jesh Vana interviews Reem Kamil Kirja, a passionate young advocate who has been fighting for social justice since the age of 10. Reem shares her journey of activism, including her efforts to secure recognition for Muslim holidays in her school district, her experiences with community organizing, and the challenges she faced along the way. She emph...

In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana speaks with Asia Genawi, a young leader and activist focused on AI, social justice, and education policy. Asha shares her journey as an incoming freshman at Columbia University, her work with ENCODE Justice advocating for AI guidelines in education, and her initiatives to combat gun violence in her community. The conversation highlig...

In this episode of the Voice For You Podcast, host Jesh Malfana interviews Carlos Suh, a young entrepreneur and founder of the Lograr Project and Career Coach AI. Carlos shares his journey of uplifting minority entrepreneurs through data analytics and connecting high school students with internship opportunities. He discusses the cultural influences that shape his identity, his leadership experien...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Conner Mattox, a young leader passionate about education, environmental sustainability, and youth representation in politics. Connor shares his journey from a rural town in Virginia to being appointed as an advisor to the Virginia Department of Education and his experiences with the Coca-Cola Scholarship. He discusses the...

In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Imanga Lufungulo, a young leader passionate about social equality, coding, and the arts. Imanga shares her journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, to her commitment to Columbia University, where she will major in computer science and minor in dramatic arts. Throughout the conversation, she discusses her various passions,...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Jack Krauss, a young leader passionate about medicine and humanitarianism. Jack shares his journey from high school to his commitment to Harvard, his involvement with the Syrian Emergency Task Force, and the importance of education and empathy in addressing global issues. The conversation highlights Jack's personal experie...

In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Andrew Lin, a young leader and co-founder of Blastoff, an AI startup aimed at empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. Andrew shares his journey to MIT, his research on education and housing affordability, and his experiences in community service through swimming. He emphasizes the importance of passion, time management,...

What happens when you get annoyed because you have to keep checking the clock to see how much time is left? You go on to create a website with over 700,000+ site visits! On this inaugural episode of the 2025 Coca-Cola Series, I sat down with Agneya Tharun to discuss his story, his inspiration for his insanely popular website used by many in the DMV area, and his "passion" for cybersecurity. Dive i...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Prab Jayachandran, a young entrepreneur and co-CEO of NextGen Education. They discuss Prab's journey in entrepreneurship, his passions, and his commitment to the University of Pennsylvania. The conversation delves into the challenges of high school life, the importance of networking, and the innovative approach of NextGen...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Juan Wulff, a passionate advocate for immigration reform and a future Harvard student. Juan shares his journey as an immigrant from Venezuela, his commitment to humanitarian work, and the importance of cultural identity. He discusses his project 'Through Their Eyes,' which documents migrant disenfranchisement at the U.S.-M...

In this episode of the Voice for You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Ian Rosenzweig, a young leader and founder of the Global Compromise Collective (GCC). Ian discusses his passion for diplomacy, the mission of the GCC to educate youth on diplomatic strategies, and the importance of compromise in addressing international polarization. He shares insights on building a diverse team, his resea...

In this episode of the Voice 4 You Podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Morgan Johnson, a remarkable young leader and Eagle Scout. Morgan shares his journey from a small town in Oklahoma to being accepted into Harvard College, his passion for community service through Boy Scouts, and his experiences in leadership roles at Boys State and Boys Nation. The conversation highlights the importance of...

In this episode of the Voice For You podcast, host Jeshwant Vana interviews Tasanee Cogliandro, a young leader and founder of Youth For Hope. Tasanee shares her journey as an advocate for marginalized communities, her experiences with the QuestBridge program, and her internship with Senator Brian Schatz. The conversation highlights the importance of networking, community engagement, and raising aw...

On this episode, I got to interview Jeon George and Tyler Neilson, the 2024-2025 Co-Presidents of the Collierville FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter. The difference between this chapter and other chapters though is the sheer work and dedication these two men and their board have put in, leading them to be awarded TN FBLA Chapter of the Year. So join us as we dive into their recipe...

What happens when two young leaders in the Memphis area join heads and collaborate on a project? On this episode, I got the chance to interview James Jin, founder of ArtFlow, and Nithin Prabu, founder of the Crystal Minds Project, as they join together for an event that should shake up the community! Dive into their pasts, their passions, and join us as we show the leaders of today and tomorrow on...