Teens empowering teens to change the world. Join us for inspiring conversations, actionable advice, and real-world stories of young people making a difference.
Global Impact Council Podcast
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Teens empowering teens to change the world. Join us for inspiring conversations, actionable advice, and real-world stories of young people making a difference.
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11/23/2024
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February 25, 2026
Saisha’s Research Roadmap: Emerging Researchers Incubator
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by <strong>Saisha</strong>, a high school junior with a strong background in research and data analysis, who currently conducts research in university labs and has presented her work at schools like <strong>UCLA</strong>.</p> <p>Saisha shares the moments that made her realize research wasn’t just “for the future,” but a tool she could use right now to understand what’s happening in her community—especially around <strong>mental health</strong>. We talk about how curiosity leads to better questions, why data can sharpen an impact project, and how students can begin research even if they don’t feel “ready.”</p> <p>Saisha also introduces the <strong>Emerging Researchers Incubator</strong>, a program designed to help high schoolers get started with research—no matter what their path looks like.</p> <p>If you’ve ever thought, “I want to do research, but I don’t know where to start,” this episode is your starting point.<br><br>You can join the Emerging Researchers Incubator through this link: https://www.globalimpactcouncil.org/emerging-researchers-incubator-private</p>
December 6, 2025
Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Abbas’ Journey in Science, Faith & Impact
<p>Step into another inspiring episode of the <strong>Global Impact Council Podcast</strong>, where teens empower teens to change the world.</p> <p>In this conversation, host <strong>Maya Ayoubzadeh</strong> sits down with <strong>Abbas</strong>, a 12th-grade student whose mission is to <strong>preserve what matters while pushing the boundaries of innovation</strong>. From conducting immunotherapy research using computational biology and Nobel Prize–winning tools, to elevating his community by securing official language credits for his heritage tongue Lisana Dawat, Abbas shows what it truly means to lead with both heart and purpose.</p> <p>Together, they explore:<br> 💡 How a family member’s medical journey sparked Abbas’ passion for biomedical research<br> 💡 His bold leap into cold-emailing professors and finding a mentor<br> 💡 The long, challenging process of advocating for language recognition at the district and state level<br> 💡 How faith, values, and scientific curiosity can coexist — and even strengthen each other<br> 💡 Why meaningful impact takes time, resilience, and reflection</p> <p>Abbas also shares how he’s working to bridge the gap between <strong>tradition and innovation</strong>, and why he believes students don’t have to choose between honoring their roots and advancing in modern fields like medicine and research.</p> <p>If you want to hear a powerful story about perseverance, culture, leadership, and the courage to start — this episode is for you.</p> <p>🎧 <strong>Listen now, be inspired, and grow your impact.</strong><br> And be sure to check out Abbas’ own show, Conversations in Science and Faith, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.</p>
August 19, 2025
Wyatt vs. Styrofoam: How a Teen Inventor is Fighting Waste
<p>Meet Wyatt, the middle schooler who turned a class project into Terius — a 100% biodegradable Styrofoam alternative. 🌍♻️ In this episode, he shares how he went from “just a kid in my garage” to winning competitions, proving that passion + persistence = real impact.</p>
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