Ayana Mehta

High School Pathfinder: For the Future You

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Welcome to High School Pathfinder: For the Future You! I’m your host, Ayana Mehta- a high school student who, just like you, is figuring out what comes next. I started this podcast to make one thing easier for high school students: finding your path before you’re forced to choose it. Each week, I talk with people who are truly great at what they do and ask them how they got to where they are today. This includes everything from doctors, designers, biotech investors, engineers, and more! These aren’t just highlight reels or ”follow your dream” speeches. They are honest conversations about doubt...

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Ayana Mehta

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From Engineering to Surgery with Dr. Ananthakrishnan 04.09.2025 12:32

In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan, Director of Breast Surgery at White Plains Hospital. Dr. Ananthakrishnan shares how she went from studying chemical engineering in college to finding her calling in medicine, what drew her to breast cancer surgery, and how she balances science with compassion in her work. She also offers p...

Dr. Deeksha Mehta on Medicine and International Journeys 03.09.2025 16:39

In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, I sit down with Dr. Deeksha Mehta, an endocrinologist at Summit Health, and talk about her journey into medicine and how she discovered her specialty. Dr. Mehta shares challenges she faced, lessons from working across India, New York, and New Jersey, and practical advice for high schoolers interested in healthcare. She also shares valua...

Finding Your Way in Tech with Nikhil Purwaha 27.08.2025 17:31

If you're a teenager who's interested in tech but don't want to spend your life coding, then this episode is for you! Nikhil Purwaha studied computer science in college and later got his MBA, but his path into tech was anything but traditional. He's worked across product strategy and trust & safety at a major tech company and proves you don't have to be the "build the app" type to build a care...

Unlocking the Leadership Side of Healthcare with Dr. Anuj Mehta 18.08.2025 11:22

Think healthcare is only about becoming a doctor? Think again. In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder, we sit down with Dr. Anuj Mehta, Chief Clinical Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to explore what leadership looks like in the world of medicine. He shares his journey from earning an MD to pursuing an MBA at Columbia, and how he now helps shape the future of healthcare. In this episode, D...