Finding His Beat: Ajay on Music, Culture & Communication - E46

🎙️ 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 this episode, they explore what it means to grow up between cultures, carry more than one accent, and find your place while holding onto your roots. From tapping on tables as a toddler to performing at concerts across the U.S., Ajay reflects on his journey from Hyderabad to New Jersey—and what it means to truly be heard.

Together, they unpack:

🎵 How rhythm becomes a language of its own

🌍 Navigating identity and accent across continents

💬 Why slowing down can strengthen connection

🧠 The difference between fluency and being understood

❤️ The quiet courage of being yourself, fully and unapologetically

This episode is more than just a conversation about communication. It’s a reminder of how powerful listening can be, how courage often shows up quietly, and how expression—whether it’s through rhythm, language, or presence—connects us across generations and geographies.

At OATS UNCUT!, we believe in creating space for voices that are still finding themselves—and in doing so, helping all of us rediscover the strength in our own. Because real communication isn’t perfect. It’s human.

Whether you're 14 or 40, there’s something powerful about pausing, reflecting, and choosing to be fully present with your words—and with yourself.

🎧 Tune in for this special episode with Ajay and Vineeta Khanna. Honest, unfiltered, and full of heart.

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