Welcome to theGlobe Anew Podcast
Join Michelle Cool, an American high school student, as she interviews inspiring leaders from around the world. Discover stories of innovation, leadership, and global perspectives that shape our future.
Latest Episode 🎥
Watch our most recent conversation below.
📅 May 17, 2026 · Upcoming
🌟 Yunjoo Cho
Sustainability Professional | Environmental Advocate
🎙️ Episode: “The Real Work Behind ‘Sustainability’ Careers”
Yunjoo Cho is a sustainability professional and environmental advocate working at the intersection of climate action, biodiversity, and policy. She has contributed to global initiatives spanning the United Nations and NASA-affiliated research, applying data-driven and cross-sector solutions to complex environmental challenges. With a background in environment and sustainability from the University of Michigan, Yunjoo focuses on advancing nature-based solutions and regulatory strategies that drive meaningful impact. She represents a new generation of leaders shaping a more sustainable and collaborative future for the planet.
Recording May 17, 2026
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📅 May 9, 2026 · Upcoming
🌟 Robin Singh
Co-founder of Peepal Farm | Animal Rescue & Sustainable Living
🎙️ Episode: “The Courage to Walk Away? Finding Purpose Beyond Tech”
Robin Singh is a former tech entrepreneur who spent nearly a decade building a career in the United States before walking away in search of deeper meaning. Driven by questions about purpose and fulfillment, he returned to India and co-founded Peepal Farm, an animal rescue and sustainable living community in Himachal Pradesh. What began as a personal quest evolved into a mission centered on compassion—rescuing and rehabilitating injured animals while promoting conscious living and environmental responsibility. Through his work, Robin redefines success, shifting the narrative from achievement and ambition to empathy, service, and a life aligned with values.
Recording May 9, 2026
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📅 Jan 18, 2026 · Latest
🌟 Marina Yu
Creative Technologist, Beauty Pageant Competitor
🎙️ Episode: “Too Many Extracurriculars? Beauty Pageants and Tech in High School”
What happens when a young person grows up with too many interests to fit into one box? Marina reflects on an unconventional upbringing shaped by beauty pageantry, visual art, and technology, and how those worlds influenced her sense of identity, ambition, and work. In this episode, she shares lessons on navigating family expectations, learning through missteps, and building a life that embraces curiosity, creativity, and growth.
📅 Aug 26, 2025 · Completed
🌟 Joyce Yang
Research Analyst at Brookings Institution | U.S.–China relations
🎙️ Episode: “What's up with US-China Research?!”
How can young researchers shape complex international challenges? Joyce shares her path from Georgetown to policy, lessons from the Brookings Institution, and how youth perspectives are reshaping the U.S.–China narrative and the practice of global research and diplomacy.
📅 Aug 16, 2025 · Completed
🌟 Ms. Kehkashan Basu
Sustainability Specialist at Zehnder Group International AG | Cornell Johnson MBA
🎙️ Episode: “Activism Is a Verb: Kehkashan Basu on Young People in Advocacy”
Kehkashan Basu is a globally recognized youth activist and environmentalist. She is the founder of the Green Hope Foundation, which empowers young people in over 30 countries to take action for sustainability and justice. She was the youngest-ever recipient of the UNEP Global 500 Roll of Honour and is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. Kehkashan champions the intersection of climate action, gender equality, and youth empowerment on the global stage. 🌍
📅 Aug 5, 2025 · Completed
🌟 Professor Deborah McKoy
Executive Director of the Center for Cities + Schools at UC Berkeley
🎙️ Episode: “Young Changemakers: Building Equitable Cities and Educational Systems”
Professor Deborah McKoy dedicates her work to educational reform, urban and metropolitan planning, community development, and public policy. We discuss how young people act as transformative agents in shaping equitable, resilient cities and systems. 🌍
🚀 Get ready for inspiring conversations about leadership and transformation!
About Michelle
Host & Creator of Globe Anew Podcast 🎙️
Hi there! 👋 I'm Michelle Cool, a high school student from the United States with a passion for connecting with inspiring leaders from around the world. 🌍
Through the Globe Anew Podcast, I explore fascinating stories of innovation, leadership, and global perspectives. Each week, I sit down with remarkable individuals who are shaping our world, from entrepreneurs and scientists to artists and activists. 🚀
My goal is to bridge cultures and generations through meaningful conversations, bringing you insights and wisdom from diverse voices across the globe. Join me on this journey as we discover what it takes to make a positive impact in our interconnected world! ✨