Author: Sheila Hodges

  • “Youth in Politics”

    “Youth in Politics”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Piyush Sharma from India. In this short interview he shares his perspective on youth involvement in politics & what drew him to get involved himself. We love to see youth across the globe sharing their perspectives with our magazine! Why did you become interested in politics? There…

  • “Giving South Asian Girls a Voice”

    “Giving South Asian Girls a Voice”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Srinithi Srinivas (@srinithi_ks), the founder of Empowering Your Desi (@empoweringyourdesi). Read the interview below to learn more about Srinithi and her journey through creating Empowering Your Desi. What is Empowering Your Desi? “EYD consists of an Instagram page (@empoweringyourdesi) and a website. Our website- empoweringyourdesi.wixsite.com/mysite – houses…

  • “Lessons from an 18-year-old Award-Winning Author and Speaker”

    “Lessons from an 18-year-old Award-Winning Author and Speaker”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Yash Tiwari, an 18-year-old award-winning author and speaker. On top of speaking at events from around the world, Yash recently won an international award for being the “Youngest Author to Write A Fiction Novel On Covid-19!” Read the interview below to see what advice he has for…

  • “Creating the Urban Garden Initiative”

    “Creating the Urban Garden Initiative”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Megan Chen, the founder of The Urban Garden Initiative (TUGI). What started as a small dream has grown to be an international nonprofit with over 40 chapters! Read the interview below to learn more about the initiative and her advice for others who are interested in creating…

  • “How Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Impacted My Life”

    “How Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Impacted My Life”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Erica Carnegie, the 2019 Miss Teen Nation Nationals, a National American Teen & Collegiate Ambassador, and the first National Youth Ambassador for the Aneurysm and the AVM Foundation. In the interview below, Erica opens up about the struggles of having Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a rare deadly genetic…

  • “Through the Lens of a Photographer”

    “Through the Lens of a Photographer”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Julia Nichols, who loves photography. Discover in the interview below how photography has impacted Julia and has enabled her to experience new things such as the amazing opportunity to go to Portugal with National Geographic. Why did you first start photography? “I can’t think of one exact…

  • “Being a Teen Allergy Advocate”

    “Being a Teen Allergy Advocate”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Thalina Houghton, who in this article shows that challenges can be overcome and passions can be discovered! How are you a teen allergy advocate? “I first became immersed in the allergy community around July 2019, following my most severe reaction a month prior. I initially reached out…

  • “Chasing Dreams and Planning Galas”

    “Chasing Dreams and Planning Galas”

    We are going through a very tough and tragic time in history. At times it can seem like there is no hope, and there is only more sad news. Here is an inspirational interview Teen Mindset Magazine had with Anna Rago. Please take the next few minutes to read this interview and allow it to…

  • “How I Didn’t Let MGN Type 3 Stop Me”

    “How I Didn’t Let MGN Type 3 Stop Me”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing Chase Gallagher, the owner of Buzz Cut Lawn Care. Despite having MPGN type 3, a rare glomerular disease, Chase Gallagher is chasing his dreams and not letting it define him. Read the inspirational interview below! What inspired you to create your lawn service business? “In the summer…

  • “Why the Education System Needs to Change”

    “Why the Education System Needs to Change”

    Teen Mindset Magazine had the honor of interviewing, Deborah Olatunji, who a young writer, award-winning poet, activist, public speaker, and author! Read through the interview below to discover more about Deborah and her fight for reform in the education system! Who is Deborah Olatunji? Deborah Olatunji is a writer, award-winning poet, activist, public speaker, and…