The Competition

Wondery

Every summer for the past seven decades, 50 high school seniors—one from every state—descend on Mobile, Alabama to take part in one of the country’s most lucrative scholarship competitions for teen girls.The Competition takes you behind the scenes of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) program, and follows seven girls as they experience the highs and lows of competing for two weeks, away from home and under the most high-stress circumstances. Read more

Society & Culture Documentary

Episodes

What am I Doing Here? | 2

04/29/2024 00:36:0149 Girls is a Lot | 1

04/29/2024 00:43:41Introducing: The Competition

04/04/2024 00:03:01

Our take on The Competition podcast

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.

Producer: Wondery
Host: Shima Oliaee
Country: United States
Episodes count: 3