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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, discovery, and decision-making. But this podcast isn't just about job titles. It's about the skills that help you succeed in ANY path: resilience, confidence, focus, and leadership. You'll also hear from mentors and young professionals who've mastered the mindsets we rarely learn in school but absolutely need. If you've ever felt overwhelmed when someone asks, "So what do you want to do in the future?", this podcast is for you. If you are a parent, teacher, or mentor trying to support someone in that moment, it's for you too!
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Picking a career at 17 doesn't mean you're locked into one path for the rest of your life...it's really just about picking up solid skills and seeing where your curiosity takes you. In this episode of High School Pathfinder: For the Future You, I talk with Byron Headrick, the co-founder and CEO of LEAN Frog, who went from working on a farm to engineering Space Shuttle experiments, to transforming public education systems across the country. We break down how to figure out what you actually enjoy doing versus what you're just good at, how to pivot when your interests change, and why you can take a deep breath when it comes to picking a future path.
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