The rise of social media has given athletes a new platform to showcase their lives as an athlete, but also as an influential voice in society. But who creates this content? Who works the same hours behind the scenes, living the athlete lifestyle to film and capture their everyday lives? Naveen Thavathiru, otherwise known as Nav Visuals, is one of the more prominent creators in this space who works primarily with Trae Young, the starting PG for the Atlanta Hawks. From interning at In The Lab...

Kiran Shastri, a Professional FIBA 3x3 Athlete, is a voice that the world needs to hear in 2022. From developing his game in the San Francisco gyms to traveling all across the world for basketball, Kiran shares his one of a kind journey as a professional athlete today. There’s no doubt that Kiran’s story will remain an inspiration to others for years to come, but one underrated topic in this conversation that struck me was the current climate of basketball on an international level....

UVA. UMich. Two universities and two students. After a semester of college, I sit down with a college student at the University of Michigan to talk about our experiences with learning in a very open and honest conversation. About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career you can think about, you can follow, subscribe, and...

Episode 39, now streaming on all our platforms, reveals one of the biggest lessons about content creation: be yourself. Take inspiration from other creators, but always look to add your own unique spin and originality to your work. Ismail Khan, the creator of khanklips, is one of the few creators to stay consistent with this mindset and it’s clearly worked wonders for him. Khanklips has amassed thousands of views and followers with his content that truly explores what it means to be an...

Episode 38 with Agha Haider embodies the mindset and passion young changemakers hold today. With experience in fields such as entrepreneurship, education, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations, Agha discusses common misconceptions in his field of work, modern networking strategies, and more importantly, what could use some change in the educational system today. Education is one area of our public sector that should always be conversed about and supported given that it has such a...

Check out another brand new episode about virtual learning and my educational experiences as a high school junior/senior with it! From numerous Google Meet sessions to starting my own podcast, I talk about what I learned about education today from a once in a lifetime high school experience! Even though we were unable to be in class and interact with our peers, it’s important to build upon every educational experience so if a catastrophic event were to happen again, we’re ready for it....

Episode 1 of the brand new Season 3 is out now with Kaavya Narayan, the host of her podcast, Women on the Mic! As a student-athlete focused on volleyball, Kaavya elevated her love for sports by starting Women on the Mic, a podcast about interviews with professional female athletes in hopes that it will raise awareness to bridge the gap between men and women in sports today. By diving into other aspects such as mental health, racism, and advice for younger athletes, Kaavya is a inspirational...

Nearing summertime, May is not only known for its good weather, but also for National Mental Health Awareness Month. With how much adversity we’ve had to face while living in the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting all our activities to a remote environment, it becomes more and more important that we take care of our mental well-being. Listen in on some advice and thoughts on mental health from some amazing content creators, career professionals, and other inspiring individuals! We highly...

Our brand new episode about our experience at the FCPS Career Fair is out now! Moderating the Entrepreneurship Panel, we learned a variety of advice from numerous successful and knowledgeable entrepreneurs. Hear about their advice, their thought process, and our mindset on progressing as an entrepreneur in today’s day and age! FCPS Career Fair Registration Link: http://bit.ly/2021careerexp About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career...

Interested in delving deeper into the scientific community? Our brand new episode with Dr. Sean Brennan, a research geologist at the USGS Geology, Energy, and Minerals Science Center is out now! Dr. Brennan provides a variety of insightful advice about entering the field of geology from the dedication it takes to achieve a work life balance to learning from some of his favorite role models and books! Even if you may not love science, this episode is a must listen for anyone looking to...

Episode 32 is live on all our platforms! Listen to a short segment on 10 Things Neel can’t live without, from his iPhone and sports to content and more! Neel discusses the importance of such things and how they can serve to uplift your growth even during such difficult times! About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their journey throughout their time in the real world. For additional insight about almost any career...

With his love for basketball apparent early on, Austin Hamilton always knew that sports would be a lifelong passion. From his sharpshooting ability on the court to his voice and message off the court, Austin is a prime example of how athletes are becoming more than just an athlete, especially with the Clock in Podcast, a show he started with his brother about sports, real world issues, and putting in the necessary work everyday. Episode 3 of the Sports Series dives deep into his advice...

A quick segment on our favorite 3 strategies for you to progress faster towards your passion is live! Take a step back in the past and listen in on some underrated takeaways from our past episodes in the new year. Episode 3 of the Sports Series will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, enjoy this quick segment on learning how to make your mark in the world today! About: Excel Podcasts is a weekly career exploration podcast for students that highlights career professionals and their...

Episode 29 is officially live! This conversation with Jay Kapoor and his work in sports, VC, entertainment, and most recently content creation with the Game Plan show has to be one of the most interesting talks we’ve had on the show. From talking about his experiences in the mecca of basketball, MSG, to conversing about various professional athletes such as Kurt Warner, this episode is a must listen for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the sports world and how individuals can...

Episode 1 of the Sports Series is out now! Use the link in our bio to listen in on our amazing conversation with Kerith Burke, a Golden State Warriors court side reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area! Burke talks about her with the well known athletes on the Golden State Warriors and how they always find ways to progress on and off the court. From her experiences in having post game conversations with Stephen Curry to the advice she has for pursuing a career in reporting and journalism, this...

Interested in growing your skill set as a leader? Check out our brand new leadership episode with Wayne Applewhite, an book author at the Unapologetic Voice House, a retired member of the Air Force, and an associate professor for Boston University in Leadership and Project/Program Management! From learning the fundamentals of leadership to gaining hands on experience, this episode has it all to assist your growth as a leader. Stay tuned for more career content about sports,...

CEO and Founder of the Conversationalist, Sophie Beren, joins us to talk about how students today can find and amplify their voices today. The Conversationalist is a multi media platform and community designed to empower young voices in Gen Z. Sophie and Neel dive deep into her journey and her advice on the importance of a community, taking action, and networking, especially in entrepreneurship. Follow The Conversationalist for more exciting content and insight into their platform, and be...

Spread the word everyone because episode 2 of the entrepreneurship series with Michelle Kwok, the Co-Founder and CEO of FLIK is out now! Learn crucial strategies and advice to become an entrepreneur in any field you have a passion in. Pick up on essential skills that extend not only to entrepreneurship, but for any career you want to pursue in the future! Episode 2 is also partnered with BizforKidz, a nonprofit organization that offers free tutoring and advice for all business education...

Episode 1 of the Entrepreneur Series is out now on our all platforms with Madison Semarjian, the founder and CEO of MADA! MADA is a revolutionary app that is growing extremely fast in the fashion industry, providing a one stop shop experience to add new styles to your closet. Sit down with Ms. Semarjian and Neel to learn crucial entrepreneurial advice, insight into her journey, and how you can pursue entrepreneurship with the right approach! This episode is also partnered with...

Sit back, relax, and listen to today’s small segment all about us! Learn a little bit more about us and how Excel Podcasts came to be through an inspiration such as Kobe Bryant while living in this crazy COVID pandemic. This podcast journey has been amazing and we can’t wait to provide even more amazing value to all of you through all the life changing stories and individuals in the world today! And always, feel free to message us or shoot us a email at [email protected] for any...

A brand new episode with Christian Hall, mental health advocate, blogger, and honoree of the conversationalist, is out now! Receive helpful advice on social media, content creation, building an audience, and some key mental health tips that will come useful for your career aspirations and well being. The episodes is available on all our platforms, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor! Like our guest speaker has mentioned in the episode, to truly bring value and good to others,...

EPISODE OUT NOW!! LINK IN OUR BIO!! This episode covers all things related to brand creation, company creation, entrepreneurship, and so much more with Hunter McNeeley, CEO of Burbs Entertainment! Listen in to receive advice on growing as a content creator and understanding your space with the LINK IN OUR BIO!! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor, this episode is a must for anyone looking to get creative and obviously to learn something new such as...

2020 RECAP OUT NOW!! LINK IN THE BIO!! 2020 has been an interesting year, but here at Excel Podcasts, we are still thankful for the life changing interviews we’ve had with some of the most influential career professionals and students today. That’s why we created a 2020 recap, full of some of the most amazing pieces of advice across every industry we’ve covered in a concise, yet informative episode so you can use it to excel in 2021! 

Wrapping up an interesting 2020, PART 4 of the Student Initiative Series is out now! LINK IN THE BIO! This episodes covers everything there is to know about the initiatives Divya Ganesan, a high school senior, has taken across the political and research/technological industries! From Real Talk to understanding what it takes to have the mindset you need to excel, be sure to give the episode a listen with the link in the bio through our platforms, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and...