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“ The idea of Ambitious Minds came from my own doubts. I've always been hesitating to put myself out there. I held back from bringing my ideas to life because of doubts, the fear of judgment, failure, or simply feeling "ordinary". I talked to other students, and I realized I wasn't alone, and we all seem to carry those same worries.

It's even tougher now, in a world that feels so uncertain and fast changing. At our age, we don't always have the experience or confidence to lean on, so those doubts hit harder.

That's why I started this podcast.

Here, I'll be sharing stories from students just like us.

Students from different disciplines who faced the same barriers but pushed through, followed their passions, and built something meaningful to them.

I believe every one of us has a unique role to play in this world. We're all capable of greatness, of becoming the best versions of ourselves, and of creating impact when we embrace who we are. But first, we have to break free from the mental barriers holding us back.

My hope is that this podcast shows you that there is not a single “right” path. We each have our own, and the earlier we become brave enough to start exploring it, the more we grow. Don't wait until your 30s to realize the path you're on was never really yours.

We're young. This is the time to take risks, to learn, to start over if we need to. ”

- Ava Khavaninzadeh