UThink Podcast | Finding Our Voice | Rose Garofano and Asheeka Nand

For the first time on UThink, the microphone changes hands. After spending the past year interviewing remarkable people and sharing their stories, Rose Garofano steps into the guest seat to answer the question she's been asked time and time again: "Rose, when are you going to share your story?" Leading the conversation is Rose's friend, colleague and fellow literacy advocate, Asheeka Nand, Head of Literacy at St Augustine's College Sydney. Together, they reflect on the experiences that shaped them both—from growing up as daughters of migrant families and starting school without speaking English, to becoming passionate educators committed to changing lives through language. Together, they explore: ✔️ Growing up between cultures and finding confidence through education ✔️ The teachers who shaped their lives and inspired their careers ✔️ Why literacy is about far more than reading and writing ✔️ How vocabulary and language give young people confidence, identity and opportunity ✔️ The shared passion that led them to champion literacy in schools across Australia and beyond This is a deeply personal conversation about resilience, belonging and the transformative power of education. More than anything, it's a reminder that when we help young people find their voice, we empower them to shape their future. Whether you're an educator, parent, school leader or someone who has ever questioned where you belong, this episode offers an honest reflection on identity, purpose and why language has the power to change lives.