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

🎙️ 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.

In th...

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...

What does it mean to grow up as the eldest of four siblings, carry the weight of being a role model, and still carve your own path? In this episode of OATS UNCUT!, Devin Sunderam—a former Orator Academy student and now a thriving high school freshman—joins Vineeta Khanna for a conversation that’s equal parts nostalgic and inspiring.

Devin shares what it’s like being the first to experience everything—from cell phones to PG-13 movies...

Welcome to another episode of OATS UNCUT!, where we keep it raw, real, and refreshingly unfiltered. Hosted by Vineeta Khanna, a seasoned communication coach, this episode strikes a chord with anyone who’s ever felt their stomach twist at the mere thought of public speaking.

We’ve all been there—whether it’s freezing on stage, fumbling over words, or feeling that overwhelming fear of judgment. In this candid episode, Vineeta shares r...

Some of the most profound lessons in life don’t come from textbooks or experts—they come from the raw, unfiltered wisdom of young minds. This episode of OATS UNCUT! brings you exactly that: pure, unscripted conversations with two incredible kids who have something truly special to share.

✨ Devyan on Kindness

Devyan talks about something we all value but often underestimate—the power of kindness. He reminds us that kindness isn’t just...

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the mic before we hit "record" on OATS UNCUT!? This episode brings you right into the brainstorming chaos, last-minute giggles, and the raw, unfiltered energy of our young podcasters as they prepare for their segment- Home Lunch vs. School Lunch! 🍕🥗

In this episode, Ava, Saanvi, Prisha, Anika, and Yuvan take you on a raw, unfiltered journey through their experiences as young podca...

Welcome back to another unfiltered, unscripted episode of OATS UNCUT!—where we have raw, organic, and honest conversations that truly matter. Today, our host and communication coach, Vineeta Khanna, is joined by an exceptional guest, Priya Prakash, a visionary entrepreneur who saw a problem, took a leap of faith, and built a solution that is changing lives in ways she never imagined.

Priya’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary...

Welcome to another episode of OATS UNCUT!—where conversations are raw, real, and unfiltered, just the way they should be. This time, our host and communication coach, Vineeta Khanna, sits down with a remarkable force in medicine and beyond—Dr. Satty Gill Keswani.

Dr. Keswani has spent over four decades in the field of reproductive medicine, changing lives by giving families the gift of parenthood. But her journey hasn’t been without...