A Conference for 14 to 16 year-olds
Teen Conference 2024
Online - 27, 28, 29 April 2024 (7pm to 9pm IST)
Join us for an enriching three-day workshop presented by Mind Mojo and Sherine Deepak, designed to equip teenagers with essential life skills and insights. These are topics that are not dealt with in schools or in most homes. The participants get to meet mentors with rich experience and also make new friends at the conference.
We are also doing a two hour theatre workshop at ActLab, Cochin for any participants interested, on 8th May at 11am. This if for the personal development module.
Here's a snapshot of our diverse topics:
Topics
  • Managing Money – Equipping teenagers with essential financial skills such as budgeting, saving and investing, to prepare them for financial independence and responsible money management.
  • Love, Sex and Safety – The session focuses on fostering informed and responsible decision-making. Through open discussion, expert guidance and interactive activities, teenagers gain valuable insights into healthy relationships, consent and sexual health, empowering them with the knowledge and skills necessary for navigating these aspects of their lives safely and responsibly. The workshop aims to create a supportive space where teens can openly explore and understand the complexities of love, sex and safety.
  • Digital Citizenship and Online Safety – How safe are we on the internet? Our experts enlighten our teens on the dangers that lie in the web. It will give them the safety measures to maintain while they enjoy learning online.
  • Mental and Physical Health – Teens need that extra energy for all their activities, their studies, sports, projects and what not. They may ignore their health so it is up to another person to remind them how important it is to eat right, exercise and sleep well. Teenage years are a complicated, confusing time for many teens. It is comforting for them to know that it is a natural flow of life and that they are not alone. We help them navigate through their confusions, doubts and the noise.
  • Personal Development Through Theatre - Teenagers engage in dynamic activities that foster self-expression, teamwork, and confidence. Through theatrical exercises and discussions, participants explore creativity, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, providing a unique avenue for holistic personal growth in a short span of time.
  • Meet Industry Experts Meet Industry Experts - A Panel Discussion. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders during a dynamic panel discussion. Learn about diverse career paths, industry trends, and the skills needed to thrive in today's competitive world.
Your Mentors
Topic – Digital Citizenship and Online safety
mentor
Shihabudeen P K - Entrpreneur, Coach, Strategist, Author (Kochi)
Shihabudheen Pathanayath (Pen Name:Shavu10) has worn many hats in his career - Programmer, team lead, entrepreneur, marketer, strategist, faculty, mentor, coach and author. He is a leadership and organization development coach , who is the first among the global OD coaches to introduce the use of technology tools in the Organization Development Intervention Coaching Practice. A Public Speaker, a technology and leadership columnist in leading magazines, a blogger, a social activist and a revolutionary bringing in a change in the education sector.
Topic – Managing money
mentor
Nina Nayar - Consultant in Social, Economic and Human Development (Kochi)
Ms.Nina Nayar is a Consultant in Social, Economic and Human development with experience in Financial Education. She has worked with several international organisations spanning over 60 countries. She has a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Virginia and a Master's degree in South Asia Regional Studies with a focus on Gender from the University of Pensylvania, USA.
Topic – Health - Mental and Physical
mentor
Dr.Thomas Mathai - Consultant Psyschiatrist (Kochi)
Dr.Thomas Mathai is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Mibo care, Edappally and Mindful Life, Kaloor. He did his MBBS from Government medical college, Thiruvananthapuram and a PG in Psychiatry from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi and Mental Health Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. He works as a Therapist too, trained in Mentalization based treatment (MBT), especially with personality disorders. He is the first psychiatrist in Kerala to get Queer Affirmative Counseling Practice (QACP) and is a voice in social media about relationship issues and mental health @thomasrahelmathai. His areas of interest are ADHD, social anxiety, childhood OCD and deaddiction.
mentor
Rajiv Ambat - Health Specialist, Nutritionist, Speaker, Author (Kochi, Calicut)
Rajiv Ambat, is the CEO & Founder of NuvoVivo - an online health and fitness company in the field of Medical Fitness. With over a decade of experience, Rajiv is a distinguished speaker and the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Midriff Crisis.‘ A certified nutrition expert, diabetes educator, biomechanics specialist and a management graduate. He is a member of the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity, affiliated with the World Obesity Federation. Rajiv also holds a certificate in Human Physiology from Harvard Medical School (HMX), and is also pursuing PG Diploma in Counseling & Psychology. He also serves as the sports nutrition advisor for the Kerala Police sports team.
Topic – Personal Development through Theater
mentor
Sajeev Raman - International Trainer in Acting (Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut)
Sajeev Raman is the Director of Actlab, an international trainer in acting, a versatile actor himself and has directed more than 30 theatre productions with realistic acting methods instilled in each performance, and has introduced the concept of metro theatre in Kochi through Actlab Studios. Actors Training Laboratory- ACTLAB - is an institution of repute, for aspiring and professional actors. It is a warehouse of trained actors in Kochi, and has been making good mark for the last 15 years in the Film industry with its impeccable presence.
Topic – Love, Sex and Safety
mentor
Cristelle Hart Singh - Social Worker, Certified Arts Based Therapist (Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut)
Cristelle Hart Singh is an Anglo-Swiss and has lived in Kochi for the past 23 years. As a social worker, Cristelle manages DIL SE an NGO which works to prevent and to heal child sexual abuse. She is also a certified Arts-Based Therapy practitioner working mainly with abused, pregnant teenagers and also with other populations to help them express emotions through arts. Cristelle runs workshops under the name BIANHUA.
Meet the Experts - Panel discussion with industry experts
mentor
Anu Indira - Event Manager
Anu Indira, a successful event manager and wedding planner, is the director of Tamarind Event Management Solutions Pvt Ltd. She has managed over 500 events so far and is a pioneer in managing destination weddings. An active Rotarian and past president of Rotary Kochi United, she currently serves as the district chair of Women Empowerment for Rotary International District 3201. In her free time, she loves to travel, read, and listen to music.
mentor
Beena Vas S - Assistant Commissioner, Customs
Beena Vas S is a double distinguished toastmaster. She did her BTech - civil from college of engineering, Trivandrum and an MBA from school of management studies, Cochin. She is Certified in story telling from Kathalaya Bangalore, Dance movement therapy from Centre for excellence and pursuing diploma in Kathak. She is an Assistant commissioner with customs. Her hobbies are painting, trekking, travelling and adventure sports. Also, co founded an NGO AMAARA foundation which imparts life skills for children in Government schools. She volunteers with JJ foundation
mentor
Niveditha Narendran - Artist
Niveditha Narendran is a visual artist. From installations to sculptures, murals to wallpapers, and illustrations, she immerses in various art forms. A graduate from Srishti School of Art and Design with a bachelor's degree in design, she is passionate about all things art, embarking on an explorative journey into the vibrant world of colors. With each step, she seeks to deepen her understanding and expressiveness through her work.
Meet the Experts - Panel discussion with industry experts
mentor
Sajna Philips - Event Manager
Sajna Philips is one of the pioneers of event management industry in Kerala with an experience of over 20 years both in corporate and non-corporate activations. Till date she has managed more than 1000 events in India and abroad, including events of global personalities such as Indian Prime Minister, President, Maradona, etc. Hailing from Calicut, Sajna is widely regarded as a trendsetter for other women to enter this highly challenging and rewarding sector.
mentor
Noushad Ibrahim - Director and Voice Artist
Noushad Ibrahim started his career started with mimicry. He then joined the amateur, and professional  theatre scene. He has won the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Best Actor and Playwright. He has written and voiced over 8000 episodes for BMG's various channels of animation. In the film industry he started as a dubbing artist and continued into acting. In the film by Basil Joseph *Kathina Kathorami Andakataham*, he gave the voice of the character ‘Bappa’. Naushad Ibrahim scripted and directed the movie Odunnon, which won the T A Razak Award for Best Debut Director. He also received this year's KP Ummer Award and Akshara Award. In 2024 the film Kidnap was directed by Ibrahim and won the best short film award in the short film competition organized by the Kerala State Youth Commission at the state level.
mentor
Ar.Anas Moosafi - Architect
Ar.Anas ahammedMoosafi is Principal Architect and Founder Partner in Anas Ahmed Architects. He started his career as an interior architect in Dubai and worked on prestigious projects such as Crown Plaza Hotel, The Atlantis, Amamthara Hotels. Now, a leading Architect in Kannur, he is Chief Architect of Rebuilt India, a community living programme by Hindustan Lever, for the Government of Kerala. He received his B.Arch from government engineering college Thrissur under Kannur university and a Master of Architecture from Anna University. He has worked as associate professor at school of architecture CET Payannoor.
Meet the Experts - Panel discussion with industry experts
mentor
Sukumaran Mani - Media House
Sukumaran Mani, Managing Director, Kala Kaumudi, holds an MBA from the Ecole de Commerce Paris. He has pursued various Diplomas in Marketing Management, Journalism and Communications. Prior to joining Kalakaumudi, Sukumaran Mani was a parliament correspondent with Keralakaumudi daily in New Delhi and has travelled with the Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao to the World Economic Forum in Davos and Germany. A member of the International Advertising Association, he is the Vice President of Alliance Francaise de Trivandrum constituted by the Embassy of France in India. He is also a member of Young Indians, a youth division of the Chamber of Commerce of India.
mentor
Dr.Raji Gopal – Special Educator
Dr. Raji Gopal is well-regarded in the field of special education, particularly for her expertise in hearing impairment. As the Head of the Degree (HI) department at the National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), she oversees three undergraduate programs affiliated with the University of Kerala, along with two diploma programs approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She has been actively involved in numerous Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) and National Council for Educational Development (NCED) programs conducted by RCI, both within and outside Kerala as a Registered special educator with RCI. She has also had the opportunity to visit two renowned universities in the USA that cater to the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing. Dr.Gopal holds postgraduate degrees in both English and Education, complementing her practical experience in the field. She has been with NISH for the past 25 years.
mentor
Shajahan M - Senior Scientist at ISRO (Retired)
Shajahan recently retired as Retired Deputy Division Head of Range Instrumentation & Computer System Facilities (RISF), VSSC Thiruvananthapuram. He did his M.Tech in Microwave & TV Engineering (Sponsored Candidate), CET Trivandrum and has held several key positions in VSSC. Some of them were - Engineer in charge (Radar Facilities) at Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), VSSC Trivandrum; Head of Outreach Section, Management System Areas, VSSC Trivandrum; Deputy Division head of Transportation Operations and Maintenance Department (TOMD), VSSC Trivandrum, 2019; and Deputy Division Head of Range Instrumentation & Computer System Facilities (RISF), Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS), VSSC Trivandrum.
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Fees : 3 day online conference – Rs.2500/-
3 day online conference PLUS offline theatre workshop in Kochi – Rs.3200/-
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