
How do you go from playing Division I college sports to becoming a Vice President on Wall Street? In this episode of High School Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Kaitlyn Shanahan, a Vice President on...


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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 t
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
High School Pathfinder: For the Future You is hosted by Ayana Mehta. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Breaking Into Wall Street: D1 Sports to Morgan Stanley VP with Kaitlyn Shanahan" (26 August 2026, 20 minutes), "From Cyber Intelligence to Reality TV: The Power of Pivoting with Umeko Peterson" (26 July 2026, 13 minutes), and "From Psychology to Entertainment: Building a Unique Path with Dr. Albert Bramante" (28 June 2026, 12 minutes).
High School Pathfinder: For the Future You publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for High School Pathfinder: For the Future You is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. High School Pathfinder: For the Future You requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. High School Pathfinder: For the Future You's contact route on record: public web form.
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Ayana Mehta hosts High School Pathfinder: For the Future You, an education podcast with 31 episodes published.
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How do you go from playing Division I college sports to becoming a Vice President on Wall Street? In this episode of High School Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Kaitlyn Shanahan, a Vice President on...

What happens when you skip the traditional college route at 18, join the U.S. Navy, and end up working in cyber intelligence before competing on national television? In this episode, I sit down with Umeko Peterson, who...

In this episode of High-School Pathfinder: For the Future You, I talk with Dr. Albert Bramante, a veteran entertainment talent agent, entrepreneur, and psychology professor, about navigating a completely unique and...

Are you terrified of picking a career path just for the money, only to end up stuck in a job that completely drains you? In this episode of High-School Pathfinder: For the Future You, I sit down with Mike Wysocki, who...

<p>What are families actually getting wrong about the college admissions process? In this episode of High School Pathfinder: For the Future You, I talk with Reena Bhasin, a veteran high school teacher with over 20 years...

<p>It’s easy to feel like you’re supposed to have everything figured out in high school, but most people don’t.</p> <p>In this episode, I talk to Rohan Bhasin, who was in that exact position not too long ago and is now...

<p>Most students think of tech careers as working at big companies, but there’s an entire side of the field focused on solving real-world problems within government systems.</p> <p>In this episode, I talk with Matthew...

<p>Most people think of doctors and nurses when they imagine working in healthcare, but there are many important roles behind the scenes that help the system run.</p> <p>In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the...

<p>When most people hear “data science,” they think of coding and algorithms. But there’s an entire side of this field that connects directly to business strategy and major decisions.</p> <p>In this episode, I sit down...

<p>Most of us spend so much time thinking about college and how to get hired, but we rarely hear from the people actually doing the hiring.</p> <p>In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Koletski, a recruiter at...

<p>In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana sits down with Dr. Payal Jain, an orthodontist with over 15 years of experience, to break down what this field is actually like behind the scenes...

<p>In this milestone 20th episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana talks with Sirja Joeever, a Harvard freshman studying math and statistics, about navigating high school while exploring diverse...

<p>In this episode, Ayana talks with Dr. Sibel Ebru Yalcin, a biochemical physicist at Yale who works on one of the most interesting parts of science, which is building the microscopes and imaging systems that allow...

<p>When most people think about dentists, they picture routine checkups or fixing cavities, but there’s so much more to the profession. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jasmeet Khurana of Hudson Family Dental to...

<p>What does it really take to turn a startup idea into something big?</p> <p>In this episode, Ayana sits down with Vinny Minhas, a growth and strategy leader who has helped multiple tech startups scale successfully...

<p>In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, Ayana talks with Dr. Maithili Shenoy, a non-invasive cardiologist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From studying medicine in Mumbai to practicing across...

<p>Most of us have heard of dermatology, but what about dermatopathology? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Gauri Panse, a dermatopathologist and an Associate Professor at Yale, about what it’s really like to study...

<p>In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, I’m joined by Anuj Shahani, who is a strategist who works behind the scenes with some of the world’s largest financial brands helping them grow, adapt...

Episode #13
<p>What happens when you mix math, biology, and a curiosity about why we age? In this episode, I talk with Shagun Gupta, a Data Scientist at Calico Life Sciences, a biotech company studying the biology behind aging and...

<p>Social media isn’t just about trends...it’s about finding your voice. In this episode of Highschool Pathfinder: For the Future You, I talk with Tanya Slehria, better known as @tanya_tastes, a microinfluencer who’s...
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