OATS UNCUT! Orator Academy Talks…unedited, unfiltered, uncut!

On this episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with a remarkable guest—her student, friend, and seasoned registered nurse, Mintie-Inder-Maraj. Their meeting years ago was pure serendipity—Mintie had been preparing for a presentation, looking for someone to sharpen her public speaking skills, and one Google search led to a connection neither of them expected but both came to value deeply.

In thi...

In this episode, our host Vineeta Khanna opens a door to a conversation many of us have had in hushed tones, in school corridors, car rides home, or while watching our child remain quiet in a room full of raised hands.

This one’s for the adults—the parents, the teachers, the mentors—who’ve ever looked at a quiet child and wondered, “Should I be worried?”

But what if quiet doesn’t mean unconfident?

What if silence isn’t something to fi...

What happens when you give an eight-year-old the mic? You get honesty, humor, and a refreshing look at learning, life, and siblings with golden toilets. 😄

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna sits down for an unscripted, unfiltered conversation with one of Orator Academy’s youngest students — Devyan. From Sunday morning sessions to spelling bees and Taekwondo woes, this episode captures the ho...

In this heartfelt episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna reflects on a recent conversation with one of her preteen students about fitting in, being judged, and the quiet fear of how others see us. It stirred something deeply relatable—how often even adults walk through life performing, constantly managing perceptions, and hiding parts of themselves to stay acceptable.

From stifling laughter to avoiding v...

As we step into Year 2 of our podcast, we're turning up the volume on student voices.

This episode is a special one — hosted entirely by two of our own young communicators, Yuvan Bharath and Ken Kimura. This conversation takes you straight into the mindset of today’s students as they prepare for the next big chapter: college.

In a world buzzing with pressure, expectations, and endless choices, Yuvan and Ken reflect on what studen...

On this episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with a guest who’s not just close to her heart, but also full of thoughtful reflections and remarkable achievements — her son, Vihan Khanna.

They talk about Vihan’s journey as the author of What’s Your Plus?, a book he wrote in his early 20s that encourages young people to discover their unique edge, especially during their college years. The conve...

🎙️ This episode is a little different—and a whole lot special.

This week on OATS UNCUT!, communication coach and host Vineeta Khanna handed the mic over to two spirited teens—Ava and Anika—and asked them to record an episode entirely on their own. What followed was a mix of nerves, giggles, awkward pauses, surprising honesty, and some pretty hilarious commentary on travel, airplanes, food, and the chaos of overpacking!

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Can you believe it? We've made it to 50 episodes of OATS UNCUT! 🥳

This one’s a solo ride with our fabulous host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna — no guest, no script (well, maybe a tiny one), just heartfelt moments, raw laughter, and the real story behind the mic. From public speaking mishaps to parenting podcast moments, from coaching wins to coffee spills — this milestone episode is packed with 50 quirky, thoughtful, a...

🎙 OATS UNCUT! with Vineeta Khanna — Featuring Aadya Tandon

Ever wondered what it feels like to have that much clarity and passion at just 11 years old?

In this heartfelt episode of OATS UNCUT!, our host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with the multi-talented Aadya Tandon — singer, performer, budding environmentalist, and the voice behind @AadyasFunTribe on YouTube.

From performing at Carnegie Hall multiple times to b...

Ever wonder what it’s really like to be a tween in today’s world?

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Vineeta Khann sits down with one of my most articulate and wise-beyond-her-years students — Spatika, an 11-year-old who sees life through a lens that’s refreshingly honest and incredibly thoughtful. They talked about everything from middle school transitions to the unexpected power of giving (and receiving) compliments, how to balance k...

In this refreshingly honest episode of OATS UNCUT! with host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna, we welcome — Saanvi, a bright, curious, and articulate young student with a lot to say about how communication is changing around us.

From emoji-laced texts and FaceTime study sessions to voice calls and handwritten notes, this episode unpacks what it really means to connect today — and how our ways of speaking, texting, calling (and...

🎙️ This week on OATS UNCUT!

Join communication coach and host Vineeta Khanna for a refreshing chat with Ajay—a bright, thoughtful 14-year-old middle schooler, a passionate Mridangam player, and a young communicator finding his voice, one beat at a time.

But this isn’t just a story about percussion and patterns. It’s about expression—how a young mind communicates through rhythm, language, cultural identity, and quiet confidence.

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What happens when your student picks up the mic... and turns the questions on you?

This week on OATS UNCUT!, we’re doing something different and special. Ava, one of our young learners, takes the lead as she interviews her own coach and the host of this podcast, Vineeta Khanna.

What unfolds is not just an episode — it’s a genuine conversation. One that explores the heart of communication coaching, the challenge of making soft skills ...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of OATS UNCUT! Vineeta Khanna—communication coach and host—welcome the incredibly talented artist Suchitra Bhosle for a raw, unscripted, and conversation that goes beyond brushstrokes and canvases.

Suchitra’s story is one of courage, transformation, and relentless belief in her inner calling. Once a marketing strategist with a successful career path laid out, she followed her instinct, to...

🎙️ Continuing the conversation from last week’s episode…

In this part 2 of our special chat, 9-year-old Yuvaan Naigaonkar is back on OATS UNCUT! with more of his unfiltered thoughts, honest questions, and surprisingly mature reflections—this time on cell phones, social media, student leadership, and the value of standing out for the right reasons.

From how kids view online safety to why wearing a tuxedo might just win you a school e...

What happens when a 9-year-old sits down for a conversation and asks, "Why me of all people?" That one question opened the door to something far more meaningful than we expected.

In this heartfelt first part of our newest OATS UNCUT! episode, communication coach Vineeta Khanna reconnects with former student and curious young mind Yuvaan Naigaonkar. Together, they explore everything from self-worth, friendships, and AI, to ...

In this heartwarming and refreshingly candid episode, your host and communication coach, Vineeta Khanna, sits down with Ernesto Gonzalez—a manufacturing engineer, a family man, and a once-reluctant public speaker who's now embracing the power of his voice.

What happens when you assume others are judging you? For Ernesto, that assumption held him back for years—until one meeting at work made him realize it was time for a change. That...

🎙️ "If It Doesn’t Tell a Story, Let It Go"

Welcome back to OATS UNCUT!, where we keep it real, reflective, and refreshingly unfiltered.

In this heartfelt episode, our host and communication coach, Vineeta Khanna, shares stories that have been sitting with her for a while — stories about the things we surround ourselves with: the items we collect, the people we hold close, and the memories we choose to preserve.

What do they really sa...

🎙️ Host: Vineeta Khanna | Guest: Florence

What happens when two worlds meet—not just across continents, but across cultures, mindsets, and life journeys? In this heartwarming and spirited episode of OATS UNCUT! our host and communication coach, Vineeta Khanna, sits down for a candid conversation with the ever-vibrant Florence—a woman who lives colorfully, speaks boldly, and reminds us how powerful it is to lead life with love and a...