In this episode of The BAGO Mic Podcast, Xailei opens up about the journey of finding her true self. She shares how experiences shape who she is, touching on the importance of confidence, kindness, and staying true to yourself. The conversation flows through fun topics like her love for riding horses and her dream of becoming a horse trainer, while also highlighting her desire to help others and make the world better. From friendships to big ideas like addressing hunger, this episode captures courage, identity, and the power of knowing who you are.
Etta and Xailei dive deeper into what makes her tick. Xailei takes pride in being thoughtful and caring, and she emphasizes how meaningful it is to help others. When talking about passions, she lights up describing her favorite moments on horseback—from the early nerves to the joy she feels now. She also shares her hopes of helping people who are homeless and making a positive impact in the world. Her honesty and heart make this conversation a powerful reminder that every voice matters.
Takeaways:
• Xailei shares how being thoughtful and caring shapes her identity and confidence.
• The conversation highlights the importance of being true to yourself and avoiding negativity.
• Xailei talks about her passion for riding horses and wanting to keep improving her skills.
• She expresses a desire to help others, showing her compassion and commitment to kindness.
• She dreams of becoming a horse trainer in the future, reflecting her love for animals.
• The discussion ends by reminding listeners that everyone’s voice matters and every story counts.
Hi everyone, welcome to The BAGO Mic, where student voice leads the way. I’m your host, Etta, and today I’m very excited to interview one of my classmates.
Can you tell everyone your name, and maybe one fun fact about yourself?
My name is Xailei, and I’m in fifth grade. One fun fact about me is being here with all my friends. Yay.
That’s awesome. What is something you’re proud of about yourself?
Being thoughtful and caring.
How are you thoughtful and caring?
By helping people.
That’s nice. That makes you a good citizen. What’s one thing that makes you you?
Being myself and not getting involved in stuff I’m not supposed to.
That’s very good. What do you think you’re really good at right now?
Riding horses.
Oh, you ride horses?
Yeah, I really like it.
That’s cool. What’s something you want to get better at this year?
Riding horses, because I almost fell off one last time.
That’s scary, but it’s good you want to improve. What is one way you hope to help people or make life better for others? What do you want to be when you grow up?
A horse trainer.
That makes sense since you like horses. Why does drumming interest you?
Because I wrote one before and I liked it. I liked it because it was fun.
Good answer. What kind of adult do you want to be someday?
A kind and loving adult.
We need adults like that. What does a perfect day in your future look like?
A good ride on a horse.
What’s something you really enjoy doing, and why do you love it?
I like riding horses. When I first rode one, I was scared because it started moving, but after a while I started liking it.
What’s something you could talk about for hours because you love it so much?
Horses. I was scared the first time, but it was really fun.
If you had an entire day to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
Spend time with my family. It’s nice.
If you had your own YouTube channel or podcast, what would it be about?
Horses and my family.
You really like horses. What’s a skill or talent you’re working on that’s fun for you?
Horses, because my brother and sister are going to ride one. They’ve never ridden one before except me, so I have to keep it a secret.
Shh.
What’s one way you hope to help people or make life better for others?
Giving money to help homeless people and hospitals.
That’s good charity. What’s one problem in the world you’d like to solve?
World hunger.
When you think about changing the world, what does that look like for you?
Helping homeless people, helping hospitals, and helping build things.
What message do you want people to remember after hearing your episode?
Helping homeless people.
What makes Winnebago special to you?
Having friends in Winnebago. One of my friends moved away to Lincoln.
I’ve had a friend move away before too. Who is someone who inspires you?
My mom.
Why does your mom inspire you?
Because when my real mom was struggling, my other mom took me in so I wouldn’t have to live in a bad situation.
That’s powerful. What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?
That friends matter.
What’s your favorite food?
Chinese food.
Let’s do a quick lightning round. Answer fast with one word or a short phrase.
Favorite color?
Red.
Dream job?
Horse rider.
One word that describes you?
Fun.
Favorite season?
Winter.
Most used emoji?
Happy face.
Favorite animal?
Tiger.
Best day of the week?
Friday.
Favorite holiday?
Christmas.
What scares you?
Being lost.
One thing you love?
Friends.
One word for Winnebago?
Best.
What makes you smart?
Having fun.
Before we go, do you want to give a shout-out to anyone?
No.
Alright. Thanks for sharing your story on The BAGO Mic.
Remember, your voice matters, your story matters, and you matter.
This is The BAGO Mic.
See you next time.