Tween To Teen

She started racing at just 8 years old- before most kids were even thinking about what sport they wanted to play.

In this episode, we talk about what it was actually like growing up as a racer: getting her racing license at such a young age, constantly training, preparing for races, and fitting everything else in around the sport. She shares how racing shaped her day-to-day life, the commitment that came with it, and what it takes to keep going when your sport demands so much of your time.

And racing isn't her only thing. From school football and basketball to MMA training, and now law school, we get into all the different sides of her life and how racing has stayed a part of who she is.

Basically… what happens when your childhood hobby becomes a lifestyle?

In this episode of Tween To Teen, I sit down with professional racing driver Raghav Gokul to talk about his journey in motorsports. We discuss how he discovered his passion for racing at just 7 years old and began racing professionally at 14, his experience competing in karting, formula cars, saloon cars, and sim racing, and what it takes to succeed at both the national and international level. He also shares some of his biggest victories and podium finishes, his recent international achievements, his dream of competing in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, and why he is currently focused on national and international karting endurance racing. Whether you're a motorsport fan or simply enjoy hearing inspiring stories from young people pursuing their dreams, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

This week we chat with a D1 golfer who literally started golf late and still leveled up. From quitting squash to grinding at the range at ridiculous hours, she talks about the reality behind the “golfer lifestyle,” balancing a hybrid school schedule, traveling nonstop, and somehow still doing Bharatanatyam on the side.It’s giving discipline. It’s giving chaos. It’s giving student-athlete life.

What happens when the thing that once held you back becomes the reason you rise higher? In this episode, we meet a teen who faced learning challenges head-on and turned them into stepping stones toward her dream school. Along the way, she discovered the power of support, new opportunities through extracurriculars and internships, and the courage to start fresh by switching school boards. It’s a story about resilience, growth, and proving that no challenge defines you.

What do you call someone who can row at sunrise, sing Carnatic music by afternoon, game into the night, and still find time for theatre, sports, and even beach clean-ups? In this episode, we meet a teen who’s living proof that there’s no such thing as “too many interests.” Whether it’s cricket, basketball, cycling, or trying out something new during lockdown, his life has been about staying active, curious, and outdoors whenever possible. But it’s not just about keeping busy—it’s also about balance, time management, and discovering who you are through every experience. One thing’s for sure: standing still is not an option!

When you hear the word “homeschool,” what pops into your mind? Sitting at home all day? No friends? Endless free time? Think again. At just 11 years old and already in 10th grade, life doesn’t exactly follow the usual script.

Add in afternoons with show horses, flips on a parkour mat, and a journey filled with exploring new sports, diving into arts and crafts, and saying yes to anything that sparks curiosity. In this episode, we meet Kavya, who proves that homeschool doesn’t mean home-bound—it means building a life full of energy, exploration, and rewriting what “school” is supposed to look like.

Well we're on season 4!!

Can you imagine yourself playing a US NCAA Division 1 sport at a highly ranked school and doing Pre-Med?

Well, Tianna does it all💅! A teenager with incredible power in her forehand joins us today to talk about her life as an athlete—specifically, a tennis player—while balancing her Asian side’s expectations to pursue Pre-Med.

In this episode, you’ll hear how one freshman balances bio exams and backhands without losing her mind (mostly). Tianna shares what it’s really like to juggle intense college life, from early-morning practices to late-night study sessions, and offers honest, funny, and helpful advice on how to survive the chaos. Don’t miss it

The Prince and his Horse, Samartha Satyajit is an equestrian rider for over 14 years. A lad from Chennai India has won the gold medal in the senior II category at the Fédération Equestre Internationale Dressage World Challenge 2022 (South India). In the firsts of my videocasts, he talks about his journey as an equestrian and how he is currently training in the Netherlands for the Olympics while doing an undergraduate degree. His riding journey allowed him to act in Ponniyin Selvan 2 (2023) as young Ponniyin Selvan. Watch Samartha and his incredible journey!

Welcome to the first videocast from Tween To Teen! Today, we have Ayşe and Suden who are twins from Turkey. One twin goes to a boarding school while the other goes to a local public school. Originally we had just Suden as our guest but Ayşe surprised us with her appearance. The sisters discussed life in Turkey and their favorite parts of the beautiful country. They also brought out the unique culture, hidden gems and interesting tea flavors. My favorite are their stories of dance, music and theatre! Hope you enjoy this episode.

Join us in this exciting episode of "Tween To Teen " as we chat with Chloe Sabin, a vibrant teenager who embarked on a life-changing adventure through an exchange school program in Germany, thanks to the support of Rotary.

Chloe shares her inspiring journey, from the moment she first heard about the exchange program in her local high school to her arrival in Germany. She dives deep into how Rotary Youth Exchange played a pivotal role in making her dream come true, from the application process to the pre-departure preparations.

But that's not all! Chloe also spills the beans on her favourite extracurricular activities which got her into the program. She dishes out tips for making friends, embracing cultural differences, and making the most of this unique high school experience.

If you're a teen dreaming of studying abroad or just curious about life in another country, this episode is packed with relatable experiences and insights that will make you want to pack your bags and embark on your own adventure! Don't miss this fascinating conversation on "Tween To Teen".

Shraddha Anu Shekar has written five books so far and is currently working on her sixth. Known by the monicker “The Teen Mythologist”, Shraddha’s work revolves around retelling mythological stories that have been passed down generations of storytellers. Additionally, she is interested in art, which includes photography, and has illustrated most of her books.

Tetyana or Taña is a musician of Ukrainian origin. In this episode she talks about her life, about when she moved for college and the struggles she faced. Apart from discussing sensitive and undermined topics, she expresses her love for music. She has recently started performing and is hoping to release her album soon. One of her biggest performances is with the Rolling Stones. The Ukraine war has really impacted her life and she talks about many ways to help the victims of the war as a tween or teen.

The love of music has always run through Srinidhi’s veins. Ever since she learned how to talk, she immediately resonated with the tunes of musical notes. She also found a way to express herself through the violin. Instead of simply being a hobby, music transformed into her one true solace. She’s also developed a keen interest in studying the many spheres of psychology, and constantly reads up on the human mind. You are going to hear all about this in this podcast episode today!

Nikita is an art, singer, can play the ukulele and piano. She aspires to become a user experience designer. She hope to succend and get into NYU (New York University). She won first place in a songwriting competition. The song was she wrote about on dementia. Nikita recently won a heritage Olympiad and was ranked in the tenth position. 

A close friend talks about their life during the 2nd lockdown and how it has helped learn a lot more information. They talks about Pride which is relevant in this month. They explains different sections of the LGBTQ community, finding out what sexuality you are and what it is like coming out. Do listen to this with your kids as this is an important topic that most people don't understand! Also if you listen hit me up on Instagram LOL!

Suraga is a senior in middle school and talks about her experience between private and public school. On the topic of school she gives a bases of what course she is currently taking. She also talks about her sport which is swimming, a scientific research paper and multiple extra-curricular actives. 

Gia Balaji is a 14 year old has started to pursue music. She is a singer songwriter, who has written a beautiful pop-ballad when she was 13, called "Face 2 Face". She talks about the process of creating her song and so much more about music and the industry! Check out her song on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Youtube Music and Youtube where there is a music video!

Taran Balakrishnan is a child writer, who released his book recently called Black'nd Owl. During our chat he tells us what to expect from his book and how his activities empowered his writing. We also discuss his achievements in debate, acting, sports, and his love for music.

Shrinath is high schooler that loves sports, having fun in school, enjoys music in different forms and likes to keep up with today's news. In this episode we talk about racism, if the topic is too delicate for you please skip from 11:10 to 16:00. Enjoy!

Pranav is a very close friend of mine. He talks about quarantine life, his new dog Cooper, simple school life and gives advice on how to rock a normal life! Tag me on twitter at @kaveriwayna and tell me what was one thing Pranav's mom told him! 

Aditya talks about his school life in 7th grade, music journey, screen time- Playing video and editing videos. Can you live without someone explain their love for sports? Nope! Lockdown life can help you a long way especially creating something. Tag me on twitter at @kaveriwayna and tell me what Aditya created and a picture of you playing it!

Diamond has vast learning on different subjects and chapters of life. She plays sports, dances, bakes and does pilates. I really can't put her in words go check this out and you'll understand what I mean. (PART 2 OF DIAMOND)

Diamond has vast learning on different subjects and chapters of life. She plays sports, dances, bakes and does pilates. I really can't put her in words go check this out and you'll understand what I mean. (PART 1 OF DIAMOND)

Shreya is currently doing second year Engineering in VIT Vellore. She am the board member of VIT Anchoring Club and also a core member of Vit E-Cell, Trekking club and Juvenile Care. She also loves sports, dancing, baking and makeup.

Baking and drawing is something that she actually recently discovered during this lockdown. She love combining art with my baking creating beautiful designs through food.

Talish plays the Piano and has done the Trinity Grade. He also talks about his school life, books, music and few extra activities! Find out what the last question is and type it in you Instagram story and tag me at @Podcast_Tween_To_Teen or Twitter @KaveriWayna

Pranav Jay is a Carnatic Singer, 11th grade student, video gamer and dog lover! He talks about how he has tried 3 different way of learning: Homeschool, public school and private school. He also explains his life during breaks, how he enjoys himself during stressful times and keeping fit.

Pushkar is a class 11th who loves sports such as swimming and Kalaripayattu. He went through a lot in school and talks about his mental health. He talks about having a YouTube channel and many other fun things.

Krithy Satish Kumar is a first year Fashion Merchandising and Marketing college fresher. Her school, gave her a lot of opportunities and support to shine and has carved her into the extroverted and bold personality she is. Krithy enjoys spreading awareness about social issues and mental health, as she believes self-awareness is a key aspect of life. She has recently done an IGTV video about mental health and suicide prevention on her Instagram page. With an avid range of interests from art, theatre and event management, she aspires to inspire and motivate her juniors and support them.

Note: SHE GOT ME OUT OF SCHOOL FOR A 3 DAY TRIP!!

Ananya has a bubbly personality and explains her life as the second lockdown happens. She gives us a bunch of movies to watch when we are bored in a many languages. She even explains her school life before lockdown and during the lockdown. She talks about her college applications, music, dance and baking. 

Varshini is a lively spirited teen who enjoys music, baking and traveling. This is an exposé on school life. Who knew school life is so funny that it will make you fall off your chair laughing.

Kedar is a young tween that is proficient at mridangam and plays cricket for his school. He has experienced life on two continents- North America and Asia. In this episode he talks about art, sports, school and juggling his artistic family.

Sagarika and her dad started a kitchen garden and I was amazed to see tomatoes, pumpkins, radish and pomegranates grow. It's a great way to see how our food reaches us from the earth. Eating fresh, natural and local produce is the healthiest for you and for Planet Earth!

She also started the Happiness Project Club through which some of the most natural ingredients like coconut oil, almond oil, aloe gel, raw sugar, lemon, and honey are used to create some lovely natural products to use on our skin.

Her website: http://www.k4bworld.com/ 

MJ is a thirteen-year old teenager from Silicon Valley, California. She loves music, dance and hanging out with friends. Of course, she has kept her grades stabilised. In this episode of Tween To Teen, she talks about how COVID-19 has intercepted her life and hopes to rekindle all her activities and friendships.