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Let's Break It DownEntrepreneurship 101: Break It Down with Sherri KurdakulIn this episode, we speak to Sherri Kurdakul, the founder and CEO of "Victim's Voice", an app that helps victims of Domestic Violence provide legally admissible evidence to court. As she tells her story, she provides us with wonderful insight on what it takes to start a company as well as how her own journey could influence any one of ours. Take a listen to learn more!
2023-11-2825 minLet's Break It DownCreativity 101: Break It Down with Lily D. Moore!In today's episode we talk to Lily D. Moore, whom many of you know from the hit Netflix show, "Never Have I Ever". We ask Lily about her acting career, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and her own activism. Listen to learn more!
2023-09-0620 minLet's Break It DownCreativity 101: Break It Down with Kanika ChopraThis week, we spoke to Kanika Chopra, the founder of "More Than Melanin", a literary "zine". She takes us through her journey and how she decided to start "More Than Melanin". Listen to learn more!
2023-08-2734 minLet's Break It DownLaw 101: Break It Down with Shivani NairIn our final episode of the Law 101 series, we talk to Shivani Nair, a lawyer based in India. She explains the nuances of working as a women in law, and also her experience of becoming a lawyer in India.
As the co-founder of International Legal League, she breaks down common law terms in this episode. Listen to learn more!
2023-08-1640 minLet's Break It DownLaw 101: Break It Down with Claire Jamie Lee NolanClaire Jamie Lee Nolan, also known as CJ, was often called "too quiet" to be a lawyer. Yet now, she stands as an associate in one of South Africa's top law firms. In this episode, CJ sheds light on what it is to truly be a lawyer, and provides us some insight on her balanced life, between books and law.
2023-07-3024 minLet's Break It DownLaw 101: Break It Down with Noemi MuyaThere are more women in law, yet more men hold positions of power. Why is this the case and what can we do to change it? In this episode, Noemi Muya, a lawyer in property and real-estate, and the founder of For Women In Law, tells us how. To learn more about mentorship, being a lawyer, and career advice, press listen!
This is episode 1 of our Law 101 series. Look out in the next couple weeks for more law interviews!
2023-07-2429 minLet's Break It DownSTEM 101: Break It Down with Lauren GriffithThis episode, Dharma and Saanvi interview Lauren Griffith, an accomplished incoming PhD student at UNC. Lauren has received grants from NASA for her cancer research, in addition to internships with the NIH. Lauren tells us how she finds balance between her academics, content creation, and her other passions, like graphic design. Listen to learn more!
2023-07-0922 minLet's Break It DownSTEM 101: Break It Down Ambika SomasundarThis week on LBIT, Dharma and Saanvi speak to Ambika Somasundar, a chemical formalist working in industry right now. They talk to her about her job, education, and instagram account, which serves to help people learn crucial information, like the difference between a post-doc and a PhD. Listen now to learn more!
2023-06-2523 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Sitcoms DownIn this episode, we discuss sitcoms and their impacts on our daily lives. From "The Office" to "Friends" to "Seinfeld", sitcoms have such a great impact on our culture, moods, and even our language! Listen to learn more :)
2022-10-0218 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Fashion Consulting DownIn this episode, we talk to Michelle Chung, founder of "We The Future of Fashion", a fashion consulting company. She tells us about how inclusivity and sustainability play into the industry and how in her company, she works with retailers to increase their abilities in both of these fields. Listen to learn more!
2022-09-2626 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break "Gilmore Girls" DownHi everyone!
In this episode, Dharma and Saanvi break down "Gilmore Girls", a hit sitcom series featuring a mother-daughter duo, Lorelai and Rory, who figure out their lives in their small town of Stars Hollow. The show has many overarching themes which we delve deeper into but most importantly, we discuss its impact on teens today. Enjoy this episode!
2022-09-1816 min
Let's Break It DownLet's Break Urban Development DownWelcome to season 2 of Let's Break It Down!
Back from summers of fun and travel, we are back and creating episodes on some amazing topics with just as amazing guests! Tune in to this episode to hear about Urban Development and an almost dystopian city built in one line!
2022-09-1116 min
Let's Break It DownLet's Break Inclusivity DownHi everyone! In this episode, we discuss inclusivity in the fashion industry and how we can increase it. Listen to learn more!
2022-04-2420 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Sustainability DownHi everyone!
In this episode, we break down fast fashion and its effects on our environment. We then explain the alternative: Sustainable fashion. Listen to learn more!
2022-04-1717 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Creativity Down!In this episode, we talk to Morgan Grüer, a director and fellow creative! Morgan is the founder of "Grüer" is a creative studio that aims to spread creativity and diversity. Listen to hear about what the film industry really looks like from the perspective of a director!
2022-02-0624 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break "Queen Bee" Down"Bees are our biggest feminists" says Raina Jain, the founder of Queen Bee, a product made designed to help the immune system, and the bee population. Tune in to learn about how Raina started her company and what advice she has for other budding entrepreneurs!
2022-01-2227 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Media Biases DownIn this episode, we discuss how the media affects different groups of people! We talk about our statistics, current events, and our own experiences! Listen to learn more!
2021-12-0518 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Entrepreneurship Down with Rachel Olney!In this episode we interview Rachel Olney, founder and CEO of Geosite! She gives us insight on what her job really is and how she started her company. She also shares some great advice for all entrepreneurs out there! Tune in to learn more!
2021-11-1430 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Marketing Down with Aleya Harris!In this episode, we break down marketing, advertising and all things business with CEO, Aleya Harris! Aleya gives us insight on her company, Flourish Marketing, as well as helpful advice! Tune in to learn more!
2021-10-2432 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break Colorism DownIn this episode, we break down colorism with our guest, Sanjana Menon, an activist on the topic. We discuss our personal experiences, the history of colorism, and even how the media detracts from ending colorism.
2021-10-0419 minLet's Break It DownLet's Break the "Zoomiverse" DownIn this episode we break down the "Zoomiverse", the future of working and learning. We discuss the pros, cons, and how virtual learning can help us, yet hurt us.
2021-09-2615 min
Let's Break It DownLet's Break It Down PilotWelcome to Let's Break It Down!
We are two teens who want to talk about different social issues and spread awareness for them. We plan on doing a variety of topics and also having guests to speak on their careers and such. Tune in every week and enjoy!
2021-09-2000 min