how to build a teen startUP

no matter what, always speak UP

Rohit and Brian return after a length break in the midst of their senior years to discuss the importance of mental health awareness, especially in these unprecedented times. Teressa Ruspi, founder of the LRJ Foundation and mental health advocate, joins our co-hosts to offer her unique perspective on how education and self-awareness translates to improved wellbeing. Contact: follow and DM us on instagram @podcaststraightup [https://www.instagram.com/podcaststraightup/], email us at podcaststraightup@gmail.com, and support us through Anchor's Listener Support [https://anchor.fm/straightuppodcast/message].

looking UP to yourself

In part 2 of this mini-serious, the roles are reversed, where Brian interviews Rohit about what his purpose and passion are and how he was able to seize the opportunities to get to where he is today. Additionally, the co-hosts offer some advice to anyone out there still on their journey to their purpose and passion. Contact: follow and DM us on instagram @podcaststraightup [https://www.instagram.com/podcaststraightup/], email us at podcaststraightup@gmail.com, and support us through Anchor's Listener Support [https://anchor.fm/straightuppodcast/message].

how to build a teen startUP

Our straightUP co-hosts wanted to take these next two episodes to share what’s unique about them. Rohit talks with Brian to learn more about his background as a teen entrepreneur. As the founder or chief operator of two businesses, Brian speaks on his experiences and advice for future teen entrepreneurs.  Contact: follow and DM us on instagram @podcaststraightup [https://www.instagram.com/podcaststraightup/], email us at podcaststraightup@gmail.com, and support us through Anchor's Listener Support [https://anchor.fm/straightuppodcast/message].

open UP, share it out

In a special edition of straightUP, our co-hosts invite on Sammy Duggasani to share his thoughts on embracing his identity amongst his family, friends, and community. Specifically, they discuss the immoralities of conversion therapy and the lack of protections for lgbtq+ students.  ***For ways to make change, please visit https://helpinglgbt.carrd.co/ [https://helpinglgbt.carrd.co/ ]*** Contact: follow and DM us on instagram @podcaststraightup [https://www.instagram.com/podcaststraightup/], email us at podcaststraightup@gmail.com, and support us through Anchor's Listener Support [https://anchor.fm/straightuppodcast/message].

build UP your profile

For us high-schoolers, competition has seeped into any and all aspects of our lives, from grades to clubs to sports and everything in between. The straightUP crew discusses their personal experiences with high school competition and how its affected students and schools alike. Contact: follow and DM us on instagram @podcaststraightup [https://www.instagram.com/podcaststraightup/], email us at podcaststraightup@gmail.com, and support us through Anchor's Listener Support [https://anchor.fm/straightuppodcast/message].