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Nani Navigates

Nani Navigates

By Vaishnavi Venkatesh

A podcast for young people, by a young person.
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Episode 8: Vasudevan Panicker

Nani NavigatesDec 31, 2020

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Episode 14: Back to School
Oct 11, 202127:23
Episode 13: Two Teens Discuss Feminism (ft. Sharjah Mbodji)
Jul 16, 202128:29
Episode 12: Happy Pride!

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).

Check out and follow Instagram @naninavigates for the latest updates, interactive stories, and posts! More resources and links regarding Pride and Queer representation will be posted there, as well as opportunities for YOU to share more subtopics and ideas related to anything from this episode.

Visit naninavigates.com for more information about the podcast, its goals, and the team behind the mic.

Thanks for listening to Nani Navigates!

Jul 01, 202110:44
Episode 11: A Boldly Awkward Teen's Wild Idea
Jun 16, 202110:11
Episode 10: Xue Cheung

Episode 10: Xue Cheung

In this episode of Nani Navigates' Career Miniseries, I speak with software engineer Xue Cheung.

Nani Navigates now has its own Instagram! Check out and follow @naninavigates for more updates and interactive stories and posts.

Visit naninavigates.com for the latest updates on future episodes, as well as who or what you'd like to hear more from/about next on Nani Navigates.

Thanks for listening!

Apr 03, 202122:03
Episode 9: Park Fung and Tiffany Wong

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. 

Visit naninavigates.com to subscribe for the latest updates on episode releases, as well as to comment who you'd like to hear from next. Thanks for listening to Nani Navigates!

Feb 08, 202132:60
Episode 8: Vasudevan Panicker

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.

Visit naninavigates.com to subscribe for the latest updates on episode releases, as well as to comment who you'd like to hear from next on the Career Miniseries. Thanks for listening to Nani Navigates! 

Dec 31, 202033:07
Episode 7: Sylvia Acevedo

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/

Check out https://naninavigates.com/ to subscribe for regular mailing updates about future episodes, as well as to comment who you'd like to hear from next on the Career Miniseries.

Thanks for listening!

Nov 27, 202027:20
Episode 6: Dr. David Langer
Aug 23, 202027:27
Episode 5: Dan Giusti
Jul 30, 202018:53
Episode 4: It's That Time

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.


Jul 22, 202017:22
Episode 3: O Say, Can't You See?
Jul 04, 202014:29
Episode 2: It's Time for Lunch
Jun 05, 202019:32
Episode 1: Say My Name

Episode 1: Say My Name

Here's some backstory on my nickname, Nani, and my journey through embracing, accepting, and loving my name.

May 15, 202005:36
Episode 0: Intro to Nani Navigates

Episode 0: Intro to Nani Navigates

Welcome to Nani Navigates, a podcast for young people, by a young person. New episodes coming soon!

May 10, 202000:46