Brighter Futures Youth Podcast
Annie Zhou
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About the Show
Welcome to the Brighter Futures podcast, where high school student Annie interviews experts from various fields to provide young people with invaluable tips and advice. Dive into engaging conversations on topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and student advocacy. Our mission is to equip you with practical skills and knowledge beyond the classroom, empowering you to build a brighter future for yourself and the world.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
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Recent Episodes
From $0 to ASX: Building Airtasker with Tim Fung (Co-Founder & CEO, Airtasker) | Episode 18
In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, we sit down with Tim Fung, Co-Founder and CEO of Airtasker, to unpack the journey from a simple idea to building one of Australia’s leading…
Jeanette Cheah on Innovating Education for the Real World (HEX CEO & Co-Founder) | Episode 17
In this episode, I sit down with Jeanette Cheah, co-founder and CEO of HEX, to explore why entrepreneurial education matters now more than ever and what it really takes for young people to build…
Financial Literacy with Darian Clark (CEO of CUFA) | Episode 16
In this episode, I chat with Darian Clark, CEO of CUFA, about why financial literacy is more than just budgeting - it’s opportunity, confidence, and agency. We explore CUFA’s work across the region,…
Health for All with Lady Roslyn Morauta (Global Fund Chair, Former PNG First Lady) | Episode 15
In this episode, I sit down with Lady Roslyn Morauta, Chair of the Global Fund and one of the Pacific’s most respected leaders in public health and governance. From her years as First Lady of Papua…
Youth Rights with Anne Hollonds (Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner) | Episode 14
In this episode, I speak with Anne Hollonds, Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner, about her work advocating for the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people. Drawing on…
David Neal on Finance, Leadership, and Sustainability (CEO of IFM Investors) | Episode 13
What does leadership look like when billions of dollars—and the public good—are on the line? In this episode, David Neal, CEO of IFM Investors and former CEO of the Future Fund, takes us through the…
Leading Australia’s Global Health with Dr Lucas de Toca (Global Health Ambassador) | Episode 12
What does it really take to protect people’s health on a global scale — and why does it matter to each of us? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Lucas de Toca, Australia’s Ambassador for Global…
How to Build Something Extraordinary With Niki Scevak (Co-founder Blackbird Ventures) | Episode 11
What does it really take to build something extraordinary?In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I sit down with Niki Scevak — Co-Founder of Blackbird Ventures and Startmate, and…
Global Classrooms: The Power of In-Country Learning with Liam Prince (ACICIS Director) | Episode 10
In this episode of Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I sit down with Liam Prince, the Director of ACICIS – the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies. We dive into the importance of…
Empowering Women & Breaking Barriers in Finance with Isabella Mandis (Girls Into VC Founder) | Episode 9
In this episode, I chat with Isabella Mandis, the inspiring founder of Girls Into VC, about breaking barriers in venture capital and empowering the next generation of female investors. She is a…
Education, Leadership & The Value of Being Yourself with Ashleigh Martin (CGS Principal) | Episode 8
What does it take to be an authentic leader? In this episode of Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I sit down with Mr Ashleigh Martin, Principal of Caulfield Grammar School, to explore the power of…
Developing Global Competence with Sarah Richardson (AsiaLink Executive Director) | Episode 7
In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Richardson, an international education expert with over 30 years of experience in research, teaching, and leadership…
Starting A Billion-Dollar Education Business With FangZhou Jiang (Crimson Education Co-Founder)| Episode 6
What does it take to turn a bold idea into a global success story? In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I’m joined by Fangzhou Jiang, the visionary co-founder of Crimson Education.…
Government Leadership and Shaping Education with MP Ben Carroll | Episode 5
In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, I sit down with MP Ben Carroll, the Education Minister, Medical Research Minister and Deputy Premier of Victoria, to explore what it is like to…
Entrepreneurship, Networking, And Dealing With Failure With Andrew Middleton (Wade Institute) | Episode 4
In this episode of the Bright Futures Youth Podcast, I chat with Andrew Middleton, Program Director at the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, about the highs, lows, and invaluable lessons of the…
Advocate for change with UN Youth Representative Imogen Kane | Episode 3
In this episode of the Brighter Futures Youth Podcast, we chat with Imogen Kane, a dedicated gender and youth advocate who’s making waves both in Australia and internationally. Imogen shares her…
Becoming a Leader and Fostering Diversity with Mayor Nicky Luo | Episode 2
In this episode, we sit down with Cr. Nicky Luo, the Mayor of Monash City Council, to delve into her remarkable journey from an immigrant Australian to a McDonald's employee, and ultimately, to…
How To Use Your Student Voice and Advocate for Change With Julia Baron (CEO of VicSRC) | Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of our podcast series, where we bring you valuable advice and insights from experts across various fields! In this inaugural episode, I am thrilled to have Julia Baron,…
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