Now What? Podcast with Yogi Patel
Welcome to "Now What? with Yogi Patel," where we discuss tools for parents, teachers and school leaders to help children develop life skills. I'm your host, Yogi Patel. Join me as we explore strategies using Montessori education and Positive Discipline principles. to develop confident, responsible, and independent learners who trust their abilities. From theory to practice, let's shape empowered individuals in schools and homes through engaging conversations. Subscribe now for insights that empower your journey in fostering a love of learning. Let me know topics that you are interested in hearing.
Now What? Podcast with Yogi Patel
Leadership Is Not About Age: Montessori Roots, Gen Z Innovation, and Youth Empowerment with Naiya Patel Daswani
What does leadership look like when it begins early, stays grounded in values, and responds to real world challenges?
In this inspiring episode of Now What?, Yogi Patel sits down with Naiya Patel, a Gen Z innovator, youth advocate, and emerging entrepreneur. Naiya shares how her Montessori foundation shaped her independence, accountability, curiosity, and confidence, and how those early experiences continue to guide her leadership today.
Together, they explore identity, belonging, conflict resolution, and the responsibility young people carry in today’s digital world. Naiya speaks openly about balancing school, advocacy, and entrepreneurship while developing SLURP, a technology driven initiative focused on addressing online hate speech and creating safer online spaces for youth.
This conversation challenges traditional ideas of leadership and reminds us that leadership is not about age, titles, or authority, but about impact, courage, and contribution.
Whether you are a parent, educator, school leader, or young changemaker, this episode offers powerful insights into how trust, support, and encouragement can nurture the next generation of leaders.
In this episode, we explore:
- Montessori education and leadership development
- Gen Z voices and youth empowerment
- Conflict resolution and emotional awareness
- Cultural identity and belonging
- Online safety and addressing hate speech
- Youth entrepreneurship and innovation
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