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Listen Loudly
Founded by Nakylah Robinson
A teen-created space built around a simple idea: sometimes young people don’t need advice—they need someone who listens.
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The Founder
Listen Loudly’s own story page describes it as created by a teen, for teens.
“Sometimes you don’t need advice. Sometimes you just need someone who listens.”
— From the Listen Loudly website
The Idea
According to the website, the founder experienced stress, pressure, and frustration when trying to talk to adults about what she was going through—and often felt her feelings were explained away. She created Listen Loudly because she believes young people deserve a place to talk openly without judgment, lectures, or pressure.
What They Built
- An early-stage website presenting the Listen Loudly concept: connect, talk, and be heard.
- Its stated mission: “to build a generation that listens better.”
- The site invites visitors to join a “first wave” helping shape the platform—it is presented as an early version, not a professional support service.
Ownership in Action
- Developed Listen Loudly through pitching, mentor feedback, and refinement.Source: OITF 2025–26 annual report (supplied by OITF)
- Presented her venture website at an OITF event.Source: OITF event photograph (PH-13041)
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