What role do you play as the editor-in-chief and chief operating officer of The Grow Project?
The aim of The Grow Project is to help students grow mentally, physically, and financially. This is a student-nun media production organisation where articles, blogs, podcasts, and many more related to finance and self-discipline are created by and for teens. We focus on issues such as procrastination, self-discipline, stress, and also finance-related topics such as cryptocurrency. The organisation’s growth has been so rapid that we have about 10 departments today. As a COO, I assign tasks at the start of every day, and some work varies. I mainly do the administrative work, and implement ideas based on the inputs from the team. I also replace the CEO when he is not available for important meetings. As the editor-in-chief, I review articles, blogs, and social media posts, and revert to the writers if there’s a need.
You also founded an organisation named Raahat. What is it about?
Raahat is the Hindi word for comfort. The basic idea of Raahat is to make people comfortable. It is a non-profit organisation that aims to solve global issues by raising funds. Raahat is a collaboration of Grow Projects and a website called Five Rights. The funds raised are transferred to the largest and the most trusted fundraisers in India for COVID-19. When the pandemic stabilises, we are planning to switch the funds to a different cause on an international scale.
What motivated you to bea public speaker?
Until 2020, I was an academics-oriented person and wasn’t into any extra-curricular activities. When my school time was reduced during the pandemic, I realised I had to get out of the monotonous scholastic cycle. I wanted to be more passionate and less restricted. This motivated me to become a public speaker. I wanted to make a change in people’s lives and mindsets. I wanted to make them believe they can follow their dreams and passions.
What is your learning as a public speaker?
I observed that many people do not realise the talent they have, and so don’t work on that talent. The same goes with public speaking. Public speaking doesn’t depend upon grades or levels because it is an endless process of growth. I was once assigned to a public speaking club. I didn’t know how anything worked there, so I worked hard to improve my speaking skills. And when I did, the entire club applauded me. That’s what gave me the motivation, and led me to where I am today.
Do you think internships help people improve their skills?
Internships are learning experiences. I worked as an intern in Stentorians. It allowed people to voice their opinions and also write on various topics. It taught me how to produce an article regardless of whether it is a research or non-research topic. I also worked as a voice-over artist, which taught me a lot about voice modulation, and helped me with public speaking.
What are your other interests and hobbies?
I play quite a number of sports. I have loved swimming since I was six. Here, too. I worked hard to improve my skills, and even won a district-level competition. I love writing. I have been enjoying lawn tennis for the last four to five years.
Who’s your inspiration?
Many The first would be Harry B and Jocko Willink, who’ve achieved a lot. They inspire many young people. Then there are those you want to work with and are easily approachable. Riyad Maroof Hassan and Arnay Agarwal are two young authors I want to work with. The others include Roman, my dedicated. hardworking COO: Abhaas, our media team HOD; and Ronit, the most positive person I know.
What are your future plans? What is the one thing you would like to change in society?
I would like to change the narrow mindedness of people their prejudice against those from other races, the LGBTQIA+ community, and those with mental health concerns. I would also like to change the mindset of people who don’t try again after failure.
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