The Competition
Wondery
What do a girl whose mother crossed the border as a teen and an 18 year old who just won the Republican primary have in common? Read more
Episodes
Listen Now: Dying for Sex 04/14/2025 00:05:52Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat 03/31/2025 00:05:49
Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI 03/19/2025 00:05:39Listen Now: Scam Factory 03/03/2025 00:06:30Listen Now: Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky 02/18/2025 00:07:01 Show all episodes
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Shima Oliaee, once a competitor herself, now takes us behind the scenes of one of America's most intense scholarship contests for teen girls in her new podcast, The Competition. With a rich background in storytelling that spans from Dolly Parton’s America to Pink Card, Oliaee explores into the dreams and challenges of young women today. This six-part series, follows seven ambitious teens through the ups and downs of the Distinguished Young Women program. Oliaee's personal connection and the raw, unfiltered experiences of these girls offer a unique glimpse into what it means to be a teen girl in America, striving for excellence under the spotlight. A compelling listen that mixes ambition, fellowship and the harsh realities of competition. The Competition is a society & culture podcast by Wondery.
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HostShima Oliaee
CountryUnited States
Episodes count15
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