Listen with HOPE

Social Media has shaped us in so many ways unimaginable, especially young people who become online at an early age. The HOPE Podcast centers on our lived experiences, and with every issue, we imagine how we can design social media platforms to meet the needs of young people online.

HOPE x #goodforMEdia

The HOPE Podcast is created by Edward Thomas, Sanjna Hegde, Rushil Ladhawala, and Vaibhava Rajesh, four youth activists discussing the positive and negative aspects of social media and exploring their own relationship with technology.

#GoodforMEdia Maker's Day

#GoodforMEdia Maker's Day

On August ‘24, #GoodforMEdia hosted a Maker’s Day Event we shared how we navigated social media and image platforms and policies that uplifted our well-being.

The HOPE Podcast team hosted a workshop on how to create a podcast and what it meant to unify two youth campaigns on the mic.

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Includes:

  • about the HOPE Podcast

  • Steps of Podcast Production

  • Storytelling & Scripting

  • How to find guest

  • planning an interview

  • our podcast recommendations

  • Edward Thomas

    HOST

    Originally from the Chicagoland area, Edward is in his freshman at Harvard College and is especially interested in the system-level impacts of tech on youth. Outside of HOPE, you'll find him trying his hand at a new recipe!

  • Sanjna Hegde

    HOST

    Motivated by a desire to advocate for youth and raise awareness about the impact of social media. Sanjna decided to join the HOPE Podcast. Through sharing personal experiences and insights, Sanjna aims to shed light on the adverse effects on social media.

  • Rushil Ladhawala

    AUDIO ENGINEER

    Rushil joined the HOPE Podcast because he was very curious about the impact that algorithms have on our daily lives, from search engine responses to decisions made in regard to environmental resources. This led to Rushil developing a passion for data justice-based advocacy.

  • Vaibhava Rajesh

    HOST

    Vaibhava is a rising freshman in college from the Bay Area, California, and intrigued by the addictive algorithms of social media, and its direct impact on a society in various stages of life. Outside of HOPE, you can find Vaibhava trying new coffee shops!

2024 LookUp Innovation Challenge

LookUP Innovation Challenge is a remote program for exceptional youth advocates, storytellers, and innovators with bold ideas - those willing to create campaigns and design solutions to address the youth mental health crisis through digital well-being and youth-led movements. HOPE Podcast was a part of the 2024 LookUP Live Cohort.