Conversations with the Future

This is the final episode of Conversations with the Future. Around this time three years ago, I released the first episode of the Conversations with the Future Podcast. This project has been like my baby throughout almost my entire high school experience. I started this project because I noticed that there was a lack of motivation amongst my peers, and so I wanted to create something that would en...

In this episode, Okey has a deeply insightful conversation with his long-time friend Henry, an incoming Grade 12 student in the IB Diploma Programme who is passionate about food security, environmental sustainability, and agriculture. In the future, he would like to work in a space where he can influence sustainable developments and protect the environment, whether that be through research, policy...

In the third episode of Season 3, Okey is having a chat with his friend Joti, a 2025 Loran Scholar who has engineered an award-winning Braille-based communication device, TouchTalk, to support those experiencing deafness and blindness. Joti’s goal is to one day start a tech company in Canada, where he will continue to use his passion for engineering to develop technology that improves quality of l...

In Episode 13, Okey is having a chat with a Grade 12 student named Dan, an exceptional visual artist who has been widely recognized for her versatile artistic abilities, her amazing talent, and her unique style! Dan desires to pursue a career in the world of animation, a highly profitable and competitive career path. By listening to this interview, not only will you learn about Dan’s journey as a...

To kick off Season 3, Conversations with the Future hosted a fantastic event called the “Exploring Tech Careers Webinar” in collaboration with Excel Your Future, an amazing federal level not-for-profit organization supporting students interested in STEM. Okey interviewed Najib, a Computer Engineering student at Western University; Tim, a Software Engineer at Amazon; and Shuja, a Medical Science an...

In the eleventh episode of Conversations with the Future, Okey is having a chat with Alex and Bobo, twin brothers in Grade 12 who have distinguished themselves as incredible mathematicians and dedicated STEM students in their academics and extracurricular activities. Bobo aspires to become an applied mathematician in the field of academia, and Alex aspires to become a mechanical engineer, building...

In the tenth episode of Conversations with the Future, Okey is having a chat with his new friend, Brian. Brian is a 12th grade student who has a particular interest in psychology, a subject that attempts to unravel the mysteries of the brain. Brian has many academic and extra-curricular accomplishments in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, and literature, such as co-founding The Neuro-Psy-ienc...

In this episode, Okey is having a chat with his friend Charlotte, a 12th grade student who aspires to become a professional hockey player after playing Division I Hockey at the University of Wisconsin! During her career, she hopes to coach and inspire the next generation. As a multi-sport athlete who has a number of amazing athletic accomplishments at a young age, Charlotte shares many insights in...

In this episode, Okey interviews three high school entrepreneurs: Emma, Taha, and Jemimah. These are exemplary students who are running successful businesses and also thriving in their academics at the same time! This interview is split up into three segments that follow the initial stages of entrepreneurship, which are the ideation, the planning, and the execution. In each of these segments, our...

In the first episode of Season 2, Okey is having a chat with Nantume, an international student from Uganda! She aspires to be a human rights lawyer to ensure social equity and uphold people's rights. Nantume has a passion for helping the less fortunate, supporting the underprivileged, and shaping a brighter future for generations to come. During this interview, I am confident that each of you...

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 f...

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...

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, creati...

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...

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 trul...

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 som...