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Dear Teens Of Gen z

Dear Teens Of Gen z

By Raya Arya

As high school goes on, the more pressure there is for us to have everything figured out. Everybody expects us to know who we are, without understanding what we're going through. Let loose and listen to us talk about struggles and challenges, some of which you are facing yourself. Us Gen-Z, we gotta have each other's back, because we may be on our own facing these battles, but we're never doing it alone!
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Top 5 DEEP questions for teenagers | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 6

Dear Teens Of Gen zMay 15, 2022

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A nutritionist's advice on weight management ft. Alia Dunnil | Dear Teens of Gen Z ep. 10

A nutritionist's advice on weight management ft. Alia Dunnil | Dear Teens of Gen Z ep. 10

Hey boss babes! If you're looking for weight loss advice and overall weight management, you are IN GOOD HANDS. I interview Ms. Alia Dunnil who is so knowledgable and wise in the world of nutrition and health. Together, we walked through the ins/outs of nutrition and weight management, and even got some deeper insights into effective weight loss. I hope this video helps you out, whatever you are going through and stay tuned for more!
Feb 20, 202414:25
The power of external love 💌 | Dear Teens of Gen Z ep. 9

The power of external love 💌 | Dear Teens of Gen Z ep. 9

Being in such a happy mindset makes me 10x more grateful for every ounce of love, every kind word, every small thing. nothing gets taken for granted. love changes people. love changes lives. love changes mindsets and attitudes. love is love. it is special. I hope we can all experience an unforgettable love at some point in our unique lives💌

Jan 10, 202417:19
EGOLIFTING & Gym culture | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 7

EGOLIFTING & Gym culture | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 7

note: Anna is no longer a permanent partner in this podcast, its just me, but she will be popping in every now and then to say hey!

HEY!! welcome back bruv's! given that this is my first solo eppy, I had to talk about something which lights me on fire, which is obviously DA GYM and the entire conversation about gym culture and ego lifting and all that ish. I love listening to teenagers talk about this but there's not that much content on it out there. so here's me being the #changemaker LMFAO. If you're just starting on your incline walking after a good workout, perfect way to entertain yourself because I proceeded to have A PANICK ATTACK MID EPISODE. I'm still shaking and will not be okay for a few days. or at least until I go bench again. #traumatized but enjoy the eppy:)

socials🧚‍♂️:

insta: @anna.gawronski & @iamrayaarya

tik tok: @raya.arya & @anna.banana65

Jun 05, 202220:48
Top 5 DEEP questions for teenagers | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 6

Top 5 DEEP questions for teenagers | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 6

note: our episodes are back to normal, and featurE both of us again!


today, we went ALL out! We asked and answered hella personal questions and also some really dope or like wise questions?? all around a juicy session filled with dramaaaaa, especially the last part. 

Tune in if you're walking home and wanna know about our love lives or our saddest personal experiences or just if you're like into that kinda stuff;)

socials🧚‍♂️:

insta: @anna.gawronski & @iamrayaarya

tik tok: @raya.arya & @anna.banana65

linkedin: @rayabakshiarya

I (Raya) have fb, but its only to stalk my Indian aunties lol (its just RayaBakshiArya tho;))

May 15, 202224:34
Your burnout doesn't come from overworking yourself | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 5

Your burnout doesn't come from overworking yourself | Dear Teens Of Gen Z ep. 5

note: we tried something new just this week, where Anna and I (Raya) did individual episodes. hers will be out next week:)

By Friday afternoon, when I (Raya) come home from dance, I'm extremely exhausted and burnt out from the week, and I'm always wondering what I did that was so hectic. the answer is... in this episode;) I dive into the roots of burnout and where it comes from, how we can better manage it, and some steps to overcome. It's not an easy thing growing up in this day and age, but that's what makes this generation so different and powerful.


dear teens of gen z, we are valuable. we are already enough. when someone doesn't see that, understand you aren't meant to fill their cup

socials🧚‍♂️:   

insta: @anna.gawronski & @iamrayaarya 

 tik tok: @raya.arya & @anna.banana65 

 linkedin: @rayabakshiarya

  I (Raya) have fb, but its only to stalk my Indian aunties lol (its just RayaBakshiArya tho;))

May 08, 202219:46
Taking smaller steps to achieve bigger results ft. LOLA!

Taking smaller steps to achieve bigger results ft. LOLA!

 LOLA is a successful musician, singer, actor, student and overall a well rounded 11th grader amongst dealing with highschool drama, mental health, relationships, etc. We talked to her about the Impact of this continuous pressure on us teenagers, especially as highschool progresses, to be the best. The best in your class, get the best grades you can, be the best version of yourself, but it’s exhausting. To achieve it all is exhausting. To go from step A ➡️step B in one night is NOT possible, and Anna and I beat ourselves up over it if we don’t (let us know if you do this too) ( btw ITS SO NOT realistic). In this episode, we dive deep into how LOLA accomplishes these BIG wins and successes on a weekly basis, while trying to live out her years as a normal 16 year old.

Apr 30, 202219:15
The 5 best habits to start your self love journey

The 5 best habits to start your self love journey

Every video on tik Tok features some 23 year old girl drenched in makeup, talking about WHY you should love yourself and how "these boys ain't shit," and blah blah blah... NOBODY EXPLAINS HOW. It's easy to say you'll figure it out, but it's easier and more comforting to have someone by your side, guiding you with the correct ways to accelerate your self improvement journey and have an internal AND EXTERNAL glow up, which is 10x better than one some 'Tik Tok influencer' taught you. Brought to you by our own setbacks, anxiety, and struggles, Anna and Raya speak about the 5 MAJOR steps in yo self love journey and how we implement them in our daily lives, to pursue the best versions of ourselves.  Remember this: Self love is understanding why the universe chose to put one of you on this planet, and cherishing that. OWN YO BADASS BOO! socials:  socials🧚‍♂️:   insta: @anna.gawronski & @iamrayaarya  tik tok: @raya.arya & @anna.banana65  linkedin: @rayabakshiarya  I (Raya) have fb, but its only to stalk my Indian aunties lol (its just Raya Arya tho;))
Apr 16, 202217:47
Why vaping and drinking helps you fit in! ep #2 - pt 2

Why vaping and drinking helps you fit in! ep #2 - pt 2

HEADS UP, this is a part two to our first portion of the episode - listen to the 1st part to get more context on the convo!!

I was talking to one of the most confident girls I know, who told me about the societal pressure she feels right now, as she goes into a higher grade, to fit in with everyone else, so that she doesn't feel unacknowledged by people she will spend the next 2 years of high school with. and I'm so glad she said that. Anna and I dove deep into insightful conversations about the REAL reason vaping and drinking is becoming necessary to be 'known,' or to fit in, in high school. so much so, that we split the episode into 2:)

remember this: never give anyone the power to make you vulnerable enough to do what you don't want to do!

this is your life, and you must own it!

Apr 04, 202207:34
Why vaping and drinking helps you fit in! ep #2 - pt 1

Why vaping and drinking helps you fit in! ep #2 - pt 1

I was talking to one of the most confident girls I know, who told me about the societal pressure she feels right now, as she goes into a higher grade, to fit in with everyone else, so that she doesn't feel unacknowledged by people she will spend the next 2 years of high school with. and I'm so glad she said that. Anna and I dove deep into insightful conversations about the REAL reason vaping and drinking is becoming necessary to be 'known,' or to fit in, in high school. so much so, that we split the episode into 2:) 


remember this: never give anyone the power to make you vulnerable enough to do what you don't want to do!

this is your life, and you must own it!

Apr 03, 202208:02
our first episode, EVER!

our first episode, EVER!

high schools NOT EASY bro. like lets be real, its not just the work, its the anxiety, the stress, the need to be perfect, the crushes, THERE'S SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST SCHOOL WORK. and nobody gets that, except us. so lets talk about it. together. and laugh at all our lame problems, while helping each other to overcome the obstacles which hold us back from being our best!


love u!

A+R:)


Mar 24, 202205:28