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

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with Anaya — a thoughtful, curious teenager who speaks with rare clarity about her love for animals and her dream of becoming an animal rehabilitator.

Anaya shares how her interest in animal care took shape at a young age, the books that influenced her thinking, and why choosing a path that feels right matters more than following what’s popular or ...

As we mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, this episode of OATS UNCUT! invites you to look beyond the famous words we all remember and into the moment that shaped them.

Hosted by Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna, this conversation explores one of the most powerful communication moments in history—not because it was perfectly planned, but because it was deeply present. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived with a prepared speech, but what...

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with Aarohi Gangwal, a thoughtful and refreshingly grounded 14-year-old, to talk about something shaping an entire generation—influence, social media, and the pressure to be seen online.

What does it really mean to be an influencer today? Is it a career, a side hustle, or simply a trend that looks more stable from the outside than it actually is? T...

Welcome back to OATS UNCUT! — where conversations are honest, real, and unfiltered.

In this episode, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna opens the year with a powerful reflection on mind over matter and why lasting change doesn’t begin with goals, resolutions, or perfect plans — it begins in the mind.

Have you ever noticed how the moment your mind says “I can’t,” the body seems to follow? This episode explores that exact mome...

As we close the chapter on 2025, this special episode of OATS UNCUT! brings together some of the most meaningful conversations from the past year—voices that challenged us, stories that stayed with us, and moments that made us pause, reflect, and think differently.

Throughout the year, we spoke with community leaders, artists, young changemakers, professionals, and everyday individuals who reminded us that real conversations still m...

This special holiday episode of OATS UNCUT! brings together reflections on a season filled with many celebrations — Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, Las Posadas, and more — all existing side by side. Through personal stories and everyday observations, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna explores what multiculturalism truly looks like when it’s lived, not explained through textbooks.

Multiculturalism isn’t about blending e...

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna begins with a moment many of us remember—when a public figure eating biryani with his fingers suddenly became a topic of mockery, debate, and judgment. What seemed like a small moment opened up a much larger conversation about how quickly we react to difference and what those reactions reveal about us.

This episode isn’t really about food.

It’s about how we e...

This episode began with a simple conversation. Aadyant- a nine-year-old student, bright and thoughtful, paused during our session on communication and said, “If we were all the same, there would be no jealousy, no hate, no wars.”

A child, looking at the world adults have shaped, quietly wishing away human difference because it feels safer than the reality he sees.

That moment stayed with me.

And it pushed me to ask a larger question:

W...

Language evolves faster than we realize, and sometimes all it takes is one unexpected phrase to make us feel like we’ve missed an entire chapter of modern communication. In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna unpacks the world of Gen Z language — a world that has confused parents, startled managers, and quietly amused teachers.

But here’s the twist:

Some Gen Z terms don’t just belong in casual con...

This week on OATS UNCUT!, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna takes us into a conversation that feels especially fitting for Thanksgiving — not the holiday version of gratitude, but the real, everyday kind we often rush past.

We meet gratitude the way it actually shows up in our lives: quietly, unexpectedly, sometimes after moments that tested us.

And through honest stories, student reflections, and the small reminders life l...

In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with a remarkable young guest — Myra Gupta, an 11-year-old student who has already stepped into leadership and learned what it means to speak up, show up, and keep going.

Myra opens up about her journey through elementary school governance: losing an election in third grade, gathering courage to run again, and eventually becoming Student Council Pr...

This week, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna sits down with Personal Stylist Katie Kabel to talk about something we all use every day—clothes—as a language. From first impressions to everyday confidence, Katie shows how what we wear can say “you matter” long before we speak.

We go from relatable closet chaos to practical choices, from trends to true style, and from heirlooms to identity. There’s a lovely moment on turning ...

What happens when a number becomes the word of the year?

This week on OATS UNCUT!, Host and Communication Coach Vineeta Khanna unpacks one of the quirkiest cultural moments of 2025 — a phrase that’s everywhere but still leaves most of us wondering what it even means.

From TikTok trends to school hallways, “6'7” has quietly become a universal inside joke — a verbal wink shared among the younger generation. But beyond the humor lie...

This week on OATS UNCUT!, we bring you an episode that’s equal parts awareness, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation - A candid discussion led entirely by Orator Academy students, Yuvan, Saanvi, Ava, and Ken, about the New Jersey Gubernatorial Elections.

Even though these students aren’t of voting age yet, their questions and reflections show a level of awareness and engagement that’s inspiring to hear. Together, they explore how ...

Happy belated Diwali from Host and Coach Vineeta Khanna and the OATS UNCUT! team. 🪔

In this special festive episode, Vineeta shows up in her regalia — not with lessons or lists, but with a gentle reminder inspired by the season of lights. For her, Diwali has always been more than celebration — it’s a pause. A time to slow down, connect with loved ones, and be truly present, not just capture moments for the world to see.

But somewher...

This episode takes you outdoors — into the stillness of fall — where nature becomes the most eloquent communicator. Through shifting colors, silent transitions, and quiet grace, host and communication coach Vineeta Khanna invites you to see how change and communication share the same rhythm.

As the leaves turn and let go, they remind us that endings don’t have to be loud or painful. They can be beautiful, filled with gratitude, and ...

Have you ever paused to think about how many of the words we use every day weren’t originally English?

From karma to déjà vu, wanderlust to bungalow, each word carries a passport stamped with history, travel, and culture. In this episode, we trace how language travels—crossing oceans, cultures, and time—to remind us that communication is the ultimate connector.

Join Vineeta Khanna as she unpacks how words shape the way we see the wor...

This episode is a conversation about change, courage, and the many roles we grow into. Host Vineeta Khanna sits down with Shalini Shamnath—a woman whose story spans cultures, generations, and careers—to explore how communication shapes identity, relationships, and legacy.

From understanding the Indian honorific “Ji” (rooted in Jeev, meaning “being”) to navigating two very different family cultures, Shalini’s journey shows how respec...

Blanking out mid-speech.

It’s one of the most dreaded moments for any speaker—the stage lights are on, the audience is waiting, and suddenly your mind goes empty. Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you wonder if everyone can see the panic.

The truth is—it happens to everyone. From President Obama to Emma Watson to Malala Yousafzai, even the best speakers in the world have gone blank. What defines you isn’t the blank itself, but ...