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Adding Spice to Career AdviceFinding Your STEM Path with Molly Sullivan, Director of Corporate Development at Space TangoIn this episode, I’m joined by Molly Sullivan, Director of Corporate Development at Space Tango, a company that enables research and manufacturing in space. Molly’s journey from biomedical engineering to the commercial space industry shows how oftentimes, the right job comes from being open to non-linear paths and following unexpected connections.Molly shares how her athletic background shaped her approach to her college and beyond. Playing multiple sports taught her to be adaptable, competitive, and willing to try new things, which she says inspired her to explore different internships and career paths early on in coll...2025-07-2223 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceInnovating Space with Dr. Anmol Taploo, Co-Founder of JivaJetIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anmol Taploo, an aerospace engineer and co-founder of JivaJet, a company developing plasma propulsion engines for satellites. Anmol shares how he went from studying gas turbine engines in New Delhi to pioneering technology that could revolutionize how satellites operate in low Earth orbit, all while facing significant skepticism from the aerospace community. Anmol’s path to plasma propulsion started with childhood conversation with his aunt, a NASA scientist who worked on the Challenger spacecraft. Those discussions about space exploration and the possibility of life beyond Earth sparked an interest that...2025-07-1532 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceFueling Aviation Innovation with Dr. Robert Price, CTO of CleanJouleIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Robert Price, Chief Technology Officer of CleanJoule, a full performance sustainable aviation fuel company. Robert breaks down his unconventional educational journey, sharing how he dropped out of high school during his junior year to enroll at the University of Utah, completing his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in just three years. He emphasizes that there isn’t just one path to success in STEM, and sometimes taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities. Besides hitting certain higher education milestones, Robert emphasizes that success in STEM and entrepreneurship requires total dedicat...2025-07-0853 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceTech Entrepreneur Ajay Batish on Turning Your Passion Into a Successful CareerIn this episode, I'm joined by Ajay Batish, a technology entrepreneur who has built multiple successful companies throughout his career. What stands out about Ajay's story is his journey from a curious child who loved taking things apart to becoming an innovative business leader who's spent over 20 years building and growing technology companies.What I found most interesting about our conversation was Ajay's unique perspective on engineering as a creative profession. He emphasizes how engineering isn't just about technical skills - it's about problem-solving and innovation, making it a solid foundation for entrepreneurship. His experience at Apple...2025-03-0728 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceFinding Your Own Way with Monica Bisgaard, Consultant and Child AdvocateIn this episode, I'm joined by Monica Bisgaard, an educator, child advocate, and consultant who has a unique perspective on working with young people. What stands out about Ms. Bisgaard's story is how her own experiences with limiting expectations in school shaped her dedication to supporting students and helping them discover their potential.What I found most interesting about our conversation was Ms. Bisgaard's emphasis on giving young people time and space to figure things out. Unlike many adults who push for decisions about college and careers, she strongly believes in taking time to explore different interests...2024-12-0624 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceDriving Success with Uros Joksimovic, Founder of Washingtonian Luxury LimousineIn this episode, I'm joined by Uros Joksimovic, Founder of Washingtonian Luxury Limousine, a luxury transportation business owner in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Uros shares his journey from growing up in Serbia to building a successful business in America, highlighting the importance of patience, resilience, and continuous learning.What stands out about Uros' story is his perspective on education and entrepreneurship. Despite his current career being different from his college degree, he emphasizes how every class contributed to shaping who he is today. Uros also shares how his parents' dedication to their small grocery store...2024-11-2022 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceBusiness With a Touch of Magic: Brian Curry, Magician and MentalistIn this episode, I’m joined by Brian Curry, a magician and mentalist based in Washington, D.C. Brian offers a unique perspective on an unconventional career path and highlights the importance of passion, adaptability, and hard work - lessons that are valuable no matter what field we end up in.What strikes me most about Brian's story is the support he received from his parents. Unlike many of us who feel the need to pursue traditional careers, Brian had the freedom to explore his passion for magic. But, as a student, he still dealt with plenty of...2024-10-1529 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceTalking Tech with Ivan Learmont, VP of Information Technology at Northpond VenturesIn this episode, I’m joined by Ivan Learmont, Vice President of Information Technology at Northpond Ventures, to learn about his career journey in the tech industry. Ivan's passion for tech began in high school with math and coding calculators. His first internship at a TV station at 13-years-old sparked his interest in computers. Despite facing challenges like lack of parental understanding and financial constraints, Ivan pursued computer engineering in college at the University of Delaware. In our conversation, Ivan shares insights about his career growth at Marriott, where he transitioned from property-level work to over...2024-10-0130 min
Adding Spice to Career AdviceWelcome to Adding Spice to Career Advice“What career should I choose?” “Where should I go to college?” These questions can feel extremely overwhelming. As a tenth grade student himself, host Andrew Maged has experienced that stress firsthand. That’s why he created “Adding Spice to Career Advice” to help teens figure out what they truly want to do and be inspired to follow that path. With guests from all different professional backgrounds, Andrew covers a wide range of career paths and provides real-world examples that can be useful to any teen. Andrew and his expert guests discuss the pros, cons, and exciting potentials of different j...2024-09-3001 min
Once Upon A Time In EgyptThe Singing Sheikh - 1/2Transcript:“On a frigid December night, a shaggy looking man comes into the cafe. A horse carriage driver, a Arbagy. You could not distinguish the man from his horse. They had the same brown long face, and they even smelled the same, manure. The man was holding in his hands an unfeathered slaughtered duck. He stood in the middle of the cafe and asked for Sheikh Sayed. We all laughed at once. Everyone sitting in this cafe was waiting for Sheikh Sayed.”“He's famous now. He used to sing for tips in this cafe years ago be...2020-06-2200 min
Shereen AbdoWallahi Testahel "live" | "و الله تستاهل "توزيع جديدLive recording for a work in progress re-arrangement of Sayed Darwish's (Wallahi Testahel) by the group.
Recorded live by Maged Hanna sound engineering services.
Drums: Samo El Taweal
Guitar: Yasser Hasheesh
Oud: Mahmoud Desouki
Bass: Andrew Safwat2016-09-0405 min