This episode of the “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast features Lylah Patel, a dancer, choreographer, storyteller and student journalist. Currently a senior at The Dalton School in New York City, Lylah’s creative range spans both the stage and the newsroom. A classically trained Bharatanatyam dancer guided by her guru, Sonali Skandan, since age 5, Lylah has performed at iconic venues including the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and had the honor of opening for renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer Malavika Sarukkai. She also explores contemporary and modern dance through original choreography and performance at Dalton. Equally compelling is her journalism journey. At just 12 years old, Lylah began anchoring for the nationally syndicated Teen Kids News, later earning an Emmy Award with the team in 2023. With a deep love for storytelling, history, art and design, Lylah channels her leadership as editor in chief of her school’s newspaper, The Daltonian, and director of her school’s Model United Nations conference, making her a powerful example of the next generation of multifaceted creators and communicators.

Key pitching takeaways from Lylah Patel on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

• Confidence is a practice: embody it before you fully feel it.
• Representation matters: pave the way for others who don’t yet see themselves reflected.
• Persistence wins: keep going, even when it gets hard.
• Rejection isn’t the end: it can fuel clarity, passion and purpose.
• “No” isn’t always final: there’s usually a workaround.
• Venting has value: process the emotion, then let it inform your next move.
• Use emotion as energy: channel it into action.
• Tough love is love: it pushes you to rise to your potential.
• Ask for support: resources and allies are closer than you think.
• Take the shot: the worst outcome is a “no,” and that still gives you direction.

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