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The Mo ShowAddiction, Faith & The Consequences of Sin | Sh. Hamza Yusuf 167Sheikh Hamza Yusuf is one of the most respected Islamic scholars and the co-founder of Zaytuna College in the U.S. He has spent over forty years studying with some of the world’s leading scholars and is known for making deep Islamic wisdom accessible and relevant to modern life. Through his books, lectures, and teaching, he’s helped countless people reconnect with their faith, find clarity, and make sense of the world around them.
2025-11-261h 16My Thick Accent
My Thick AccentPodcasting As Therapy, Healing, and Self-Discovery: When Two Podcasters Chat | Beneath The Accent with Hamza IslamClick here to text me your thoughts about the show!Hamza joins us as the guest in this role-reversed conversation about how creative pursuits like podcasting help us reclaim lost parts of ourselves and overcome social barriers.• Host shares how the podcast helped regain the spark lost during challenging early immigrant years in Canada• Creating the podcast provided a platform to showcase authentic personality that was previously hidden• Hamza explains overcoming social anxiety by distinguishing between "wanting" to talk and "needing" to talk to guests• Discussing the importance of understanding others' circumstances before m...
2025-06-0918 minMy Thick Accent
My Thick AccentBeyond The Highlight Reel: Gen Z, Identity & Curry Confessions | Ft. Hamza Islam Ep. 067Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!What’s it really like behind Gen Z’s curated online personas?In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Islam—host of Oh My Curry Goodness—a podcast dedicated to raw, unfiltered Gen Z stories. Born in the U.S. to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, Hamza brings a unique multicultural perspective to storytelling, blending South Asian identity with a deep curiosity about human connection.From battling social anxiety to embracing vulnerability, Hamza opens up about how podcasting helped him find his voice an...
2025-04-101h 13Sahaba - Life History of the Companions
Sahaba - Life History of the CompanionsEp-49 Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (رضي الله عنه)This online article, written in Tamil, provides a detailed biography of Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (RA), a significant figure in early Islam. It recounts Hamza's life, from his close relationship with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), to his initial indifference towards Islam, and finally to his embracing the faith after Abu Jahl assaulted Muhammad. The text emphasizes his bravery and pivotal role in the Battle of Badr, where he demonstrated extraordinary valor. The biography culminates with a vivid and tragic depiction of his martyrdom at the Battle of Uhud, focusing on the brutal mutilation of his body by Hind bint Utbah...
2025-03-2412 minIslam Podcasts
Islam PodcastsExplaining Syria With Hamza TzortzisHamza Tzortzis seeks to understand the current situation in Syria and interrogates Sharif AbuLaith on whether Islam could be the future for Syria and the region as a whole. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0DfG3SrCeU
2024-12-2257 minNormalize The Conversation by Inspiring My Generation
Normalize The Conversation by Inspiring My GenerationBreaking Perfection: Navigating Mental Health in the Modern World with Hamza IslamIn this episode, we unpack the pressures of perfection and social comparison, explore the impact of intrusive thoughts, and discuss how embracing vulnerability can help us break free. Join us for a candid conversation on mental health, self-acceptance, and challenging the idea of perfection. guest: Hamza Islam, host of the Oh My Curry Goodness podcast.
2024-11-2052 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessKylie Montigney: Sharing People’s Stories & Empowering WomenThe last episode of Season 2 before I decide to go on a hiatus features Kylie Montingey. She is the host of the podcast “Talk of Fame” which centers around conversations with guests about mental health and other topics. I was a guest in her podcast back in December. She is also the Founder of “Empower Girls” which aims to inspire women to make a difference. Kylie’s passion for podcasting and advocacy has helped her understand that people around the world have potential to do something great and that there will be challenges present along the way. ...
2024-10-3142 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessUzi Makhdoom: Being A Mental Health Advocate After Personal Connections & Cultural ExperiencesUzi Makhdoom is a mental health and anti bullying advocate. After personal challenges Uzi encountered, this led her to find her purpose in advocacy for those who faced similar challenges to her. In addition, Uzi is in the early stages of her podcast “The Good Life,” and she hopes to be releasing episodes in the near future. Growing up, Uzi was bullied in school. However, with the support of family, friends, and a connection with one of her teachers, Uzi was able to get through it. While there was also the option of moving to d...
2024-10-2435 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessDavid Onilude: Inspiring Young People Through Digital LiteracyDavid Onilude is the Founder of Tech Now Global, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness on digital literacy in underserved communities. David is using his platform to give young people the tools they need to be successful in the technology field. His work has made an impact on young people across Africa and has been recognized for his work such as being a Teen Vogue 21 under 21 honoree and an Ashoka Young Changemaker. In addition to his role with Tech Now Global, David is a software developer. David grew up in Badagry, Nigeria, a community...
2024-10-1835 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Lila Mansour: Using Lessons In Faith & Volunteering To Improve People’s LivesLila Mansour is the Founder & Legal Educator at the BC Arabic Legal Support Centre. Its mission is to help newcomers in Canada and provide them the necessary information they need to understand their new surroundings. In the past, Lila has helped raise awareness on different issues and educate people on the importance of politics. These topics are important to her as she believes they can help create a better future for people all over Canada. Lila grew up in Prince George, British Columbia with parents who were both originally from Syria. One of the...
2024-10-1058 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessStanley Anigbogu: Making An Impact Through STEM & FilmmakingStanley Anigbogu is the Founder & CEO of LightED - an organization that recycles electrical and electronic waste in order to provide energy solutions to marginalized communities. Born in Nigeria but based in Rwanda, Stanley is using his platform to make an impact in different communities around Africa. He has also founded organizations such as ArtecHubs which aims to help educate young people with technology and STEM4Her which provides opportunities for women to be involved in STEM. Stanley is also a filmmaker who emphasizes the importance of storytelling and sharing perspectives. Stanley’s passion fo...
2024-10-0458 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessRegina Loayza: Using Inspiration From Family To Advocate For CommunitiesRegina Loayza is a First-Year Law Student at The Ohio State University. She also uses her platform to raise awareness on climate change. Regina hopes to use her experience in law and passion in the environment to fight for Environmental & Social Justice. In the past, Regina has served in Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government where she worked in multiple positions from being a member of the Sustainability Committee to Community Relations. Regina was born in Peru before moving to the United States when she was nine months old. Even though Regina and her fa...
2024-09-1945 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessNistha Dube: Rediscovering Oneself After Starting OverNistha Dube who is a Self-Discovery Speaker, Author, & Education Reform Activist. In the past, she has been featured on articles such as Business Insider talking about the relationship she has had when it comes to finding purpose in passion. In the past, she has done motivational speaking and helped people connect to their inner selves. Currently, she works in the intersection of behavioral science and education. Nistha also has a podcast called “Rising,” where she interviews people about their personal journeys, purpose, the relationship they have had with themselves and their mind. Nistha grew up i...
2024-09-161h 08Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMadison Vitello: Building A Legacy In Family & BusinessPlease note there were a few audio issues present during this conversation Madison Vitello is a Regional Leader & Financial Advisor with Primerica. Primerica is a Fortune 1000 firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange whose mission is to help families earn more income, become properly protected, debt free, and financially independent. Madison has grew up in this business as her parents have been doing this for almost 30 years. Madison hopes to have a positive impact on people’s lives when it comes to managing their finances and hope she can make her family proud gi...
2024-09-061h 03Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMadison Vitello: Building A Legacy In Family & BusinessMadison Vitello is a Regional Leader & Financial Advisor with Primerica. Primerica is a Fortune 1000 firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange whose mission is to help families become financially independent and become properly protected, debt free. Madison has grew up in this business as her parents have been doing this for almost 30 years. Madison hopes to have a positive impact on people’s lives when it comes to managing their finances and hope she can make her family proud given that this is a family business she will have more control of in the future. An interesting fact ab...
2024-09-051h 03Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessPierangela: Finding A Home In CreativityPlease note I did have lighting issues on my end.Pierangela is a musician and muralist. She uses her work in creativity to inspire others to look within themselves. Growing up with a passion for both art and music, she has been able to share her passion with many people and hopes to continue doing it in the future. You can find her work on her website listed below. Some of her notable achievements include painting a mural for Art Basel at 15 and being the winner of the 2022 National YoungArts Foundation.
2024-08-3058 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessVictoria Makanjuola: Being True To Oneself In & Out Of PodcastingPlease note that this conversation took place back in May Victoria Makanjuola is a content creator and host of the podcast “The Feel Your FeelingZ Podcast,” a show that discusses topics such as mental health and wellbeing. This is a podcast I was on back in December of 2023! Her podcast has featured people such as content creators, athletes, and activists in different fields. Her work has also got her involved in raising awareness on mental health. When Victoria was little, she moved to different places around the country. The expe...
2024-08-2258 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessHollis Belger: Using Talent in Soccer-Juggling For A PurposeHollis Belger is the Founder of Juggling for Jude, a soccer-juggling fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. An organization she has started since nine years old, Hollis is using her soccer juggling talent in hopes of raising money to find a cure for cancer. Her work in philanthropy has seen her win awards such as the Princess Diana Award and recognized by current and former professional soccer players. She is also a public speaker and researcher who has worked in philanthropy consulting firms. A fun fact about Hollis is that her personal record is 7,157 juggles which took 76 mi...
2024-08-1549 minHamza Talk\'s
Hamza Talk'sEpisode: The Truth about IslamTitle: "The Truth about Islam” Description: Fhad l episode dwina ana ou Soufian ou Saad 3la l7a9i9a ta3 l isslam ou wach houwa ddin sahih, wach allah kayn ou wach le prophète Mohammed (que la paix soit sur lui) houwa le vrai messager. Important note: This episode is not evidence of our righteousness and morals, but we are young people who love their Lord and religion and wanted to send a message to the world. ...
2024-08-141h 17Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessChase Hartman: Love For Community & Understanding People’s StoriesChase Hartman is the Co-Founder of Eco Brothers, an organization that aims to improve literacy rates and donate books around the country. Chase’s nonprofit has gone on to distribute more than 200,000 books all around the country with the hope that kids can have access to books. This is a nonprofit that he started with his brother as a way to share their passions and previous experiences with volunteering. Many teachers and parents of children have praised his nonprofit for making an impact on their children. Recently, Chase recently graduated from high school and is now looking forward to th...
2024-08-0847 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Jenk Oz: Finding Purpose In Entrepreneurship and ActivismJenk Oz is the Founder & CEO of Thred Media, a social enterprise focused on publishing content aimed at Gen-Z. His entrepreneurship journey started at the age of 11 when he created icoolkid, which led him to become Britain's youngest CEO. After a few years, he renamed the company to Thred Media which has reached more than 100 countries worldwide. For his work with Thred, he was awarded the Princess Diana Award in 2021. In addition to entrepreneurship, Jenk is also interested in music as he played many instruments as a child and is now DJing. He also grew up in acting but...
2024-08-0144 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessCasey Phair: Finding Identity in Soccer and BeyondCasey Phair is a professional soccer player for Angel City FC and the South Korean Women’s National Team. Although currently a forward, she grew up playing various positions, including defense and midfield. On July 25, 2023, Casey became the youngest player to feature in a FIFA Women’s World Cup at 16 years and 26 days old. She was also the first multiracial footballer called up to the South Korean national team. In January of this year, Casey signed with Angel City FC, becoming the team’s youngest ever signing. She is also one of the youngest guests on this podcast! ...
2024-07-2529 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessVasilis Skarleas: Embracing The Journey of STEM & PodcastingVasilis Skarleas is the host of the GenZers to Rise! Podcast which interviews young people around the world about the work they are doing. In addition, Vasilis is very passionate about STEM as he has his computing services known as the Vasilis Skarleas Cloud. Other things he has an interest in include photography, videography, and robotics. Currently, Vasilis is a college student studying Robotics Engineering. Born in Greece, Vasilis had a passion for STEM from an early age. Whether working with different robots or LEGO sets, he loved building things. Later on, Vasilis would...
2024-07-181h 02Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSam Demma: Dedicating A Life Of Service To Himself & Other PeopleSam Demma is an author and keynote speaker. His book, “Empty Your Backpack” is a bestseller that explains how the beliefs carried and the actions taken can determine whether you will achieve your dreams and goals. When it comes to being a speaker, he has spoken to over 600 crowds across North America, where his presentations address the topics of mental health, leadership, and kindness. He is currently heading to Kenya for his “Empty Your Backpack” tour for the next few weeks where he wants to inspire kids in different schools to take action and achieve their dreams. ...
2024-07-1147 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessAlly Sentnor: Being The Best Professional Soccer Player On & Off The FieldAlly Sentnor is a professional soccer player for Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. Before joining Utah Royals, she spent two years playing for North Carolina’s Women’s Soccer Team. Internationally, Ally has represented the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels. Watching the U.S. Women’s National Team win the FIFA Women’s World Cup and competing for North Carolina inspired Ally to pursue a professional soccer career. She worked hard to make that dream come true. After two years at North Carolina, sh...
2024-07-0423 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessWhy I Decided To Take A Break From The PodcastHey everyone! I am back after almost a two-month hiatus from the podcast! I wanted to use this episode to talk about what I have been doing during this break and what I plan to do to make the podcast better. I also discuss what Season 3 of the podcast will look like as it will start later instead of in January like the first two seasons. Here are some topics you will hear on this episode: Podcast Identity Crisis My lack of Self-Confidence Bad messaging and multiple contradictions What I plan to change...
2024-06-2737 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMarcus Knight: Uplifting People Through Optimism & StorytellingMarcus Knight is a content creator and motivational speaker who uses his platform to speak up about social justice issues and the importance of storytelling. In the future, Marcus plans to release a book about how to be an ally in social justice. The name of the book is still To Be Determined as of now. He also has a podcast coming up called The Round Table which will be revealed at a later date. Check out the conversation to know how Marcus came up with the podcast name! Marcus grew up in a...
2024-05-021h 00Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMayor Jaylen Smith: Being One Of The Youngest Mayors In The United StatesMayor Jaylen Smith is the Mayor of Earle, Arkansas. This happened after the November 2022 election. At the time of his victory, he was only 18 years old, making him one of the youngest mayors in the United States and the youngest Black mayor. Mayor Smith has lived in Earle, Arkansas his whole life with the goal of making the city a better place for everyone to live in. Before becoming Mayor of Earle, Arkansas, Mayor Smith was President of Earle High School’s student government. This led him to get involved not only with his hi...
2024-04-1828 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessKennedy Wesley: From Stanford University To Being Drafted Into The National Women’s Soccer LeaguePlease Note that this interview took place before the start of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Season. Kennedy Wesley is a Professional Soccer Player for the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League. This is her first year as a Professional Soccer Player after five years at Stanford University where she is the all-time leader in matches played with 104. Soccer was not the only activity Kennedy grew up doing. In addition, she used to be a violinist and a gymnast before deciding to spend more time...
2024-04-1133 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSara Abou Rashed: Using Storytelling To Share Perspectives On Identity & BelongingSara Abou Rashed is a poet and speaker whose poems often center around home, women and immigrant communities. At the age of 13, when she first moved to the US and learned the language, Sara was called an inspiration. Since then she has continued to pursue her passion. One of Sara’s biggest accomplishments was her debut one-woman show called A Map of Myself where her show has been performed many times across the United States. Originally Palestinian, Sara was born and raised in Syria until she and her family moved to the United States at...
2024-04-0448 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessCatherine Delgado: From Mental Health to Global HealthCatherine Delgado is a mental health advocate. In high school, she and her friends created the Student Wellness, Education, and Resources Committee (SWEAR for short) after having limited resources and support to look after their mental health. Now, Catherine is a Public Health student at George Washington University who is passionate not only about mental health but global health as well. She wants to examine how health is defined across different environments knowing that not every culture follows the same practice. Catherine is the daughter of parents who immigrated to the United States from...
2024-03-2855 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessRamya Chunduri: Connecting With People On An Emotional LevelPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Ramya Chunduri is a psychotherapist who has professional experience working with patients who are victims of domestic violence. She uses listening and observations in order to help her patients as they deal with their negative experiences. She is also the Founder & CEO of Saurya Media which is a health start up that aims to help survivors during their recovery process. Ramya was always interested in helping people. After seeing how often her parents would help others, she knew this was...
2024-03-211h 01Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessNoor Abukaram: Having Faith, Passion, & Purpose In AdvocacyNoor Abukaram is the Founder of Let Noor Run - A nonprofit that aims to raise awareness about discrimination based on religious beliefs in sports. In 2019, she made news after being disqualified from a high school cross country race for wearing a hijab (head covering worn by Muslim women). This happened despite achieving her personal best. This led her to work with state legislators in Ohio to work on Senate Bill 181, which would prevent the state’s athletic governing body OSHAA (Ohio High School Athletic Association) from creating rules that are discriminatory to religious groups. This was signed into la...
2024-03-1448 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Madison Hammond: Exploring Identity & Community On & Off The Soccer FieldMadison Hammond is a professional soccer player for Angel City FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. Before playing professionally, Madison played four years at Wake Forest University. In 2020, while as a member of OL Reign (now known as Seattle Reign FC), Madison became the first Native American player to play in the NWSL. Off the field, Madison has been an advocate for women’s soccer and for Black and Native American communities. What makes this conversation exciting is that Madison wears my favorite jersey (99). Check this episode to see why 99 is my favorite jersey number. Some of it i...
2024-03-0731 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMelati Wijsen: Navigating Advocacy With Courage & CompassionMelati Wijsen is an activist and a change-maker who is the Founder of YOUTHTOPIA, an organization that focuses on providing the tools needed for young people to be change-makers. Before YOUTHTOPIA, Melati Co-Founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her sister Isabel. Since starting Bye Bye Plastic Bags, both have started using their voice to inspire young people to find their voice and speak to older generations about the ideas that future generations can implement in this world. Melati was born in Indonesia and grew up with the concept of there is something bigger than...
2024-02-2937 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Alexandra Chaves: Welcoming Imperfection in Acting, Dancing, & Personal LifeAlexandra Chaves is an actress and dancer who is best known for her role as Piper on the Canadian series “The Next Step” where she joined the series in its fourth season. She has also been involved in advocacy where she has met and worked with children to talk about issues that are common around young people. Alexandra is an actress but comes from a dance background. Early on, she tried many sports/activities but decided on pursuing dance. After realizing that it could be a career of hers, she continued pursuing dance as she...
2024-02-2248 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSamuel Rubin: Combining Passion for Entertainment & Climate Action to Make Meaningful ImpactSamuel Rubin is the one of the Founding Convening Team Members of Entertainment & Culture for Climate Action (ECCA). This is a UNFCCC sectoral initiative to mobilize the creative industries and cultural sector to find solutions for climate change and mitigate its own environmental impacts. Originally from Barcelona, Samuel is based in Los Angeles but has traveled back and forth for different events and workshops around the world. Samuel is one of the many activists who are involved in the fight to address climate change. While there will be people who will disagree, Samuel has learned the importance of bringing...
2024-02-1546 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSam Weinberg: Navigating Difficult Conversations and Political ChallengesSam Weinberg is the Founder & Executive Director of Path to Progress - a “progressive think tank that is run by and for Gen-Z” (description of organization came from forward.com). Sam co-founded Path to Progress in 2021 and has since used his platform to discuss what young people want and inspiring them to get more involved in political advocacy. In addition to being interested in public policy, when Sam enrolled in college, he was taking classes mainly related to art history. Prior to his time in college, Sam co-founded the organization Path to Progress. While he was able to start somet...
2024-02-0839 minCommerce Meets Law
Commerce Meets LawSeason 2 Episode 10- Hamza Islam: Diving into the world of solicitor apprenticeships!Hello CML listeners, In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, today's episode is an excellent conversation with Hamza Islam who is a solicitor apprentice at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. Hope you enjoy! Hamza's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamza-islam?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BIjLMQ5TRQ0S04Gkm2HbN%2FQ%3D%3D If you are unaware, Commerce Meets Law now has it's own YouTube channel and TikTok so please do go follow us on there!
2024-02-0747 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessRitika Saraswat: Prioritizing Self-Validation & AuthenticityRitika Saraswat is the Founder of Re-Defined, a nonprofit that aims to empower people from marginalized communities by providing access to resources such as education. Since starting Re-Defined, her nonprofit has helped thousands of students from countries such as Canada, India, and Ghana. In addition to her nonprofit, she is also a Top Voice on LinkedIn with more than 50,000 followers where she posts content about education, networking, and authenticity. Ritika was born in India before moving to Canada to further her education. One of the most important things Ritika learned growing up was having...
2024-02-0156 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSiraaj Woods: Pivoting From Computer Science To Social Media & EntrepreneurshipSiraaj Woods is the Founder of SWC which is a social media marketing major that helps Black-owned businesses with their presence on social media. Siraaj is a graduate of Ohio University (not the same as Ohio State University) where he was a computer science major before changing it to digital marketing & entrepreneurship. Despite being a difficult transition from computer science to digital marketing & entrepreneurship, Siraaj worked hard to find something he was passionate about and work towards creating something meaningful. Siraaj may be involved in social media marketing, but that was not what he...
2024-01-2550 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessAnnmarie Gajdos: Overcoming Perfectionism & Being Comfortable With Being UncomfortableAnnmarie Gajdos is a content creator and journalist who works full-time at HBO. She is passionate about storytelling and uses it to connect with people and share stories that have not been told. She has travelled to more than 30 countries to meet new people and learn about different cultures and traditions. Although no longer a student in college, Annmarie graduated with a Bachelors in Computer Science (which is something I am pursuing at the moment). She is also the host of the podcast “Suite 15” where she and her co-host discuss topics such as mental health and career changes.
2024-01-1842 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​Joshua Bell: How Personal Struggles Inspired Youth Mental Health AdvocacyPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide ideation. Joshua Bell is a mental health activist and community advocate. His main focus has centred around mental health among youth and suicide prevention. He has worked for organizations such as Unsinkable Youth where they not only raise awareness about youth mental health but push for changes to improve their well-being. When not working on mental health, Joshua finds other ways to volunteer and give back to the community he grew up in. Born in Hamilton, Canada, one of the...
2024-01-1148 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJoshua Bell: Being a Youth Mental Health Advocate After Personal ExperiencesPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide ideation.  Joshua Bell is a mental health activist and community advocate. Joshua has always been an active member of his community and continues to work to improve the lives of those in the area. His main focus centers on youth mental health and suicide prevention. He has worked for different organizations such as Unsinkable/Unsinkable Youth where he looks to raise awareness about the mental health of youth but also pushes for changes to improve the well-being of young people.  In...
2024-01-1148 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSwish Goswami: Embracing Uncertainty & Building ResilienceWelcome to the first episode of Season 2! This week features Swish Goswami, who is the Founder & CEO of Surf, a loyalty and rewards platform that helps companies capture consumer data ethically, rewards consumers sustainably, and monetizes their audience effectively. He is also the bestselling author of The Young Entrepreneur, which teaches students how to build their business while in school. In addition, he has also given 4 Tedx talks and is a former debater who represented Canada twice at the World Schools Debating Championships. Like myself, Swish has his own podcast “Track Limits” where he and his co-hosts discuss all thin...
2024-01-0450 minTalk Of Fame Podcast
Talk Of Fame PodcastDiscover the Power of Positive Influence with Oh My Curry Goodness Host Hamza IslamThe Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Hamza Islam! Hamza is the Host of Oh My Curry Goodness which is intended to be a talk-show where Hamza talks to young people about their life and how they became the person they are today. Each guest will reflect on their journey and hope to inspire listeners to be able to pursue their dreams and passions.  FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  ...
2023-12-3137 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessHamza Islam: The Person Behind “Oh My Curry Goodness” PodcastWelcome to the last episode of Season 1! I have learned so much from different guests on the podcast and can’t wait for what’s to come in Season 2. I decided to end Season 1 by doing an episode about me - even though this should have been the first episode of the podcast. I felt this would be a good idea for you guys the listeners to get to know more about why I was interested in learning about people’s stories and what my podcast journey has been like. I know that from time to time, I have talked...
2023-12-071h 12Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSeika Brown: Being Grateful for Past Experiences and Finding FaithPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Seika Brown is the first returning guest of the podcast! If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the first time she was on (back in February). It is highly recommended to check out the first time Seika was on the podcast since there will be a few references from the first interaction. Seika is a global mental health researcher who has been involved in mental health activism since she was 15 (she is 21 now as of this recording). In...
2023-11-301h 06Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMarianna Pecora: Standing Up For Something Even If It’s UncomfortableMarianna Pecora is the Communications Director at Voters of Tomorrow - a student-led, non-profit that aims to increase engagement in politics among young people. In September of 2022, Marianna was kicked by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene while having a conversation about gun control.  Now, she is a student at The George Washington University studying Political Communications. Marianna became interested in politics during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Marianna was born to an Italian-American father while her Mom grew up in Mexico. After hearing what President Trump had said about immigrants from Mexico, it w...
2023-11-1650 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Zane Landin: Turning Negatives into Positives Throughout JourneyPlease note this episode contains discussions of self-harm Zane Landin is the Founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine whose mission is to tell stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Storytelling is one of Zane’s passions and believes this to be a way to bringing people together. Having earned a Bachelors in Communication and Public Relations, Zane wants to work with companies that emphasize the importance of mental health and overall well-being. In addition to his entrepreneurial and job journey, he is also a mental health and disability advocate who has used hi...
2023-11-091h 00Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessImran Nuri: Receiving Life Advice from 1,000 Strangers In 48 StatesImran Nuri is an Artist, Author, and Motivational Speaker who has a book that will be coming out at the end of 2023 titled “Advice From America: Life Advice And Photos of 1,000 Strangers From 48 States.” This book documents his journey across America and asks people for life advice - all while living in his car for 84 days in 2022. Before this, he was the Founder & CEO of The 52 Million Project an organization where people donate $1 for each week of the year to support nonprofits that are fighting issues such as homelessness, hunger, and poverty. Imran and I have known each other for...
2023-11-0251 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessFrancesca Reicherter: Experience In Psych Ward Inspired Mental Health ActivismPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide Francesca Reicherter is a mental health advocate as well as the Founder & President of Inspiring My Generation. This is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide education on mental health and suicide prevention. She is the author of “You Are Not Alone,” a workbook that helps you learn how to cope with your emotions. She is also the host of the podcast “Normalize The Conversation,” where she creates conversations with guests to educate and inspire people on mental health. Francesca is someo...
2023-10-261h 01Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessDylan Gambardella: Unlocking One's Potential With EntrepreneurshipDylan Gambardella is the Founder & CEO of Next Gen HQ, whose mission is to help young people unlock their potential regardless of a person’s background or socioeconomic status. This company uses AI-powered tools to help people as they go through the job process. Dylan is passionate about technology as he believes it is used solve problems happening around the world. He is also a keynote speaker who has spoken on more than 100 stages including a TEDx. To Dylan, he looks at entrepreneurship as a way of helping people and making the world a be...
2023-10-1952 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessHunter Williams: How Filmmaking Journey Started With A HandycamHunter Williams is a documentary filmmaker and digital content producer. His videos focus on unscripted storytelling and has worked with organizations like Coca-Cola and Hollister. He has also worked with people such as David Blaine and Charli D’Amelio. For his work in filmmaking, he was recognized as a Global Changemaker in 2018 and a finalist for IMDb’s New Filmmaker of the Year. When Hunter was eight years old, he picked up a handycam and since then, started recording videos whenever he was able to. While there were other interests he found such as pain...
2023-10-1259 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessFikayo Aderoju: Driven by Faith & Commitment to Helping PeopleFikayo Aderoju is the Founder & Executive Director of Project Impacting Lives, an organization that creates positive change in people who are facing homelessness in Canada. His organization has provided winter care packages as well as creating scholarship funds and distributing food to different communities. For his work with Project Impacting Lives, he became a recipient of this year’s Princess Diana Award. Despite all his success, Fikayo aims to keep inspiring people to make an impact in their communities. Fikayo has also done modeling but has not spent too much time in this field since working on Project Impacting Li...
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Oh My Curry GoodnessJoshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi: From Climate Allergies to Climate ActionJoshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi is a Climate Change Activist and founder of LEARNBLUE, a youth-led nonprofit organization that raises awareness of global environmental issues and encourages young people to take action. In 2019, Joshua was recognized as one of the most influential young leaders in Nigeria, and in 2021, he was honored in Teen Vogue’s 21 Under 21 Young People Shaping Tomorrow.   In 2018, Joshua was impacted by allergies due to air pollutants from smoke and dust. When he learned that in the year before more than 100,000 people had died in Nigeria from air pollution-related causes, it inspired him to get...
2023-09-281h 06Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJoseph & Monica Blanco: Relationship With Each Other, Themselves, & Filipino IdentityThis week is the first time I talk to two guests! I am speaking with Joseph and Monica Blanco. Both of whom are a part of FilExcellence which is a nonprofit charity organization that aims to empower the Filipino Community. In addition, they are getting ready to launch their own podcast “Opo Podcast” which discusses the impact Filipinos have had in this world and educate people about their way of living. Both are proud of their identity, but want to do more to honor their ancestors and others before them. Joseph Blanco is the Dire...
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Oh My Curry GoodnessKaylyn Ahn: Turning a Difficult Past into a Passion for AdvocacyPlease note that this episode contains discussions of sexual assault and domestic violence. Some audio issues were present. Kaylyn Ahn is a student at Northwestern University and is a sexual assault survivor who has used her platform to advocate for victims of sexual assault. She currently serves on the Illinois Council on Women & Girls, advising Governor Pritzker and the State’s General Assembly on issues that affect women and girls. She has also advocated for colleges to help improve students’ well-being on campus. With her advocacy work, she has been named one of GLAAD’s 20 U...
2023-09-1456 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessAlyx Ang: Using Personal Relationship With Anxiety To Create Meaningful ConversationsPlease note this episode contains discussions of anxiety. Alyx Ang is a mental health advocate and content creator. In May of 2022, Alyx was invited to the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and content creators. Her content on instagram focuses on topics such as relationships, anxiety, and careers, and has been viewed by thousands. She is also the host of “a is for anxious,” a podcast where each episode will focus on an anxiety that Alyx or her guests have experienced. Each episode will highlight a ne...
2023-09-071h 18Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMicah Dawanyi: Navigating Difficult Topics as an Author and Lessons from SoccerMicah Dawanyi is a nationally licensed soccer coach and author of two books. His first book, “Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs From the Other Side of America” is a series of memoirs focusing on social injustice while his second book, “Battle Scars & Blossoms”  explores themes of grief and mental health awareness (Description of book comes from Medium Article With Link Below). Growing up, Micah wanted to become a professional soccer player. However, at 15, he was forced to give up soccer after injuries and a life-threatening heart condition. This led to Micah being a coach which all...
2023-08-311h 01Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessFatimata Cham: Using Poetry & Activism To Inspire CommunitiesFatimata Cham is a Human Rights Advocate and poet. In the past, she has used her platform to raise awareness about issues such as environmental injustice, racism, Islamophobia, and gender inequality. Her work in poetry has allowed her to connect with different individuals and organizations. In 2022, Fatimata landed a spot in the Apple TV Series “Dear…” which shows notable figures reading letters by people who were inspired by their journey. Fatimata wants to continue using poetry as a way to help people and hopes to bring them together to combat issues that are affecting marginalized communities. ...
2023-08-2445 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessFatima AlKaabi: Taking On Challenges As A Woman In STEMFatima AlKaabi is United Arab Emirates’ Youngest Inventor - a record she achieved at the age of 13. Her first invention was a robot that could take pictures. Later on she would create other inventions like a smart steering system that prevents people from texting and driving. Now, Fatima is 21 years old and while she continues to pursue her interest in STEM, she is also motivating other women to get involved in the field. There have been challenges that Fatima has faced as a woman in STEM but she continues to do what she loves and hopes she can be a...
2023-08-1746 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSafia Southey: Passion for Human Rights & Lessons Learned Traveling To More Than 100 CountriesSafia Southey is a human rights activist and world explorer who has traveled to 110 countries (as of this recording). Throughout her time, she worked for different organizations such as the World Bank and The United Nations Refugee Agency. With the latter, she got to work with Palestinian refugees. This experience allowed her to understand more about what is happening in Palestine and other parts of the world.  Raised by parents who prioritized travel, Safia has lived in many places around the world. This has allowed her to understand different cultures and people’s ways of...
2023-08-1048 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJohn Fuller: Pursuing Nursing While Overcoming Physical & Mental ObstaclesJohn Fuller is a recent graduate from The Ohio State University who will be pursue a Ph.D in Nursing at Emory University. As the youngest of four children, John was the first person in his family to graduate from high school where he was the valedictorian. Despite all his success, John had many challenges he faced. Challenges such as poverty, moving frequently, and imposter syndrome are just a few examples of what John faced growing up. Growing up, John experienced challenges from moving to different places to dealing with poverty and homelessness. These...
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Oh My Curry GoodnessGodwin Kevin: Becoming a ‘Helper of Mankind’ and Empowering Young Change Makers in AfricaGodwin Kevin is the Founder of Inspire For Greatness - an organization that identifies, connects and empowers leaders and changemakers to take action in their communities (Description of organization comes from We Are Family Foundation). With his work, he has been recognized by the We Are Family Foundation in 2021 and awarded the Princess Diana Award in 2022. In addition, he is also a fitness coach and personal trainer. From an early age, Godwin learned the importance of entrepreneurship and was motivated to educate himself on this topic. It then led to him leading entrepreneurship seminars...
2023-07-2751 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessNancy Bosnoian: How Personal Challenges Inspired Passion For Sleep EducationNancy Bosnoian is the Founder & CEO of End No Sleep, a nonprofit that is raising awareness of sleep hygiene. After personal difficulties Nancy encountered, she started getting involved in research around sleep. Realizing that there is not much attention on the topic of sleep inspired Nancy to get involved in sleep activism. In addition to End No Sleep, Nancy is a student at Columbia University, where she is studying Human Rights with a specialization in Economics. Originally born in Syria, Nancy and her family were doing well. However, things started to change after the...
2023-07-201h 00Oh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry Goodness​​Kelly Salpeter: Being Authentic When Creating ContentKelly Salpeter is a content creator known for her series “Uncultured Parents,” where she takes their reactions and posts it on TikTok. Her videos have amassed more than a million views across all social media platforms. Despite her success, Kelly aims to focus on being true to herself and wants to work with brands that align with her values. In addition to being an influencer, Kelly is a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo. She also recently graduated from SUNY (State University of New York) Geneseo where she studied in Communication & Environmental studies. When TikTok firs...
2023-07-1350 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessRuQuan Brown: Finding Love During Challenging TimesRuQuan Brown is an activist, entrepreneur, artist, and a collegiate athlete who played football at Harvard University. He is using his platform to educate people on spreading love in communities. He is also releasing new music and sharing his passion for creating art to the world. In the past, RuQuan has advocated for victims of gun violence after he lost people close to him. RuQuan believes that to bring people together, it requires love in their communities. RuQuan experienced trauma and hardship growing up in his neighborhood. He lost his stepdad and one of...
2023-07-0648 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMiles Franklin Smith: Being A Musician Is More Than Just Playing MusicMiles Franklin Smith is a musician and a student at The Ohio State University. This is an interesting episode because not only does Miles attend the same college as me, but he also attended the same high school as me in Hilliard Davidson. Miles gradated from high school in 2019, while I graduated in 2020. Miles has performed in many places and the instrument of his choice is the trumpet. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado before moving to Columbus, Miles grew up with parents who were both musicians. His father is a percussion player and his...
2023-06-2954 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJade Zaroff: Inspiring People Through Art & CreativityJade Zaroff is the Founder of Entertainment for Change, a nonprofit organization that aims to help people create change from an artistic and creative lens. Jade has a background in acting as well as sustainability. During college, she pitched Emerson College the idea of a Green Gala. This event was to raise awareness on the importance of the environment. While she no longer attends Emerson, it ran for three years without her after she graduated. She also produced and acted in an award-winning web comedy series known as “Jade & Jaded.” This series tells the story of two girls attempting to m...
2023-06-2256 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessOhio State Representative Munira Abdullahi: Growing Up As Eldest of Nine to Elected OfficialOhio State Representative Munira Abdullahi represents Ohio House District 9. She is one of the first Somali-Americans and the first Muslim woman to serve in the State Legislature. Additionally, she serves as the Vice Chair of the Ohio Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus for the 135th General Assembly, where their mission is to pass legislation that improves the lives of women in the state. State Representative Abdullahi is another guest on the podcast who is either a current or former student at The Ohio State University. State Representative Munira Abdullahi was born in Kenya in a...
2023-06-1538 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessHaley Taylor Schlitz: Becoming The Youngest Black Law Graduate In U.S. History At 19 Years OldHaley Taylor Schlitz became The Youngest Black Law Graduate in U.S. History in 2022. To make things even more interesting, Haley graduated from high school at 13 years old and received her undergraduate at 16 years old! Haley was accepted into nine different law schools before choosing Southern Methodist University - where she made history. There was a period of time where Haley’s parents noticed her losing interest in school. To bring back that interest, her parents asked her school to be tested as gifted. After being told no by the school, they decide that ho...
2023-06-0859 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessEdriss Ndiaye: Being A Student Athlete & EntrepreneurEdriss Ndiaye is a student-athlete at Ohio State University who competes in foil fencing. This sport is discussed more on the podcast. Throughout his career in foil fencing, he was a Junior National Fencing Champion and a 7x National Medalist. Now in college, he received a Name, Image, & Likeness deal from Degree. Outside of the sport, Edriss is the Founder of The Blok App, an app that aims to transform how people plan their social lives and engage with calendar apps. While many people would start a sport at a very young age, Edriss...
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Oh My Curry GoodnessLily Mott: Creating 'Be The Change' Podcast Began with 7% Phone BatteryLily Mott is the host of “Be The Change” podcast. A podcast that amplifies the stories of young activists who are making a difference around the world. This podcast started in the summer of 2020 during the Black Lives Matter protests. Outside of the podcast, Lily is a student at Washington & Lee University majoring in Journalism and Politics. By the time this episode comes out, Lily will have graduated from University. Lily comes from a family who are passionate about civics education. Her dad is an AP Government teacher who actually teached her when she was...
2023-05-2550 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessBrianna Pinto: Learning from the Best & Advocating for Equity in SoccerBrianna Pinto is a Professional Soccer Player who plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League. She has also represented the U.S. Women’s Youth National Teams by competing in the FIFA Under-17 and FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Off the field, Brianna has her own foundation known as The Pinto Futbol Foundation, which aims to invest in grassroots programs and grow soccer in underserved communities domestically and around the world. Brianna comes from a sports family: Her parents playing collegiately at the University of North Carolina and both her...
2023-05-1847 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessIshaan Shah: A Voice Against Modern Slavery and Gender InequalityIshaan Shah is the Co-Founder of Stolen Dreams as well as Youth For Freedom Collective. These are two organizations that are raising awareness about the issue of modern slavery. In addition, Ishaan also advocates for gender equality and is a Youth Representative at the United Nations. When Ishaan was 13, he was shocked to find out that modern slavery still existed. He was taught that slavery was abolished in England and other parts of the world. When he went to India however, he met children who were vulnerable to or had survived modern slavery. At...
2023-05-1140 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessShaan Baig: How Experience With Concussion Led To Interest In STEMShaan Baig is the Founder and CEO of SB Innovations, a research and development company that aims to find solutions to problems happening around the world. He also founded Young Scientists, and Innovators (YSI) which helps young people find their potential in the STEM field. After suffering a concussion while playing hockey at the age of 13, Shaan designed a helmet that would be more effective to prevent concussions. What started as a sixth-grade science fair project later inspired him to become more involved in tackling real-world problems, and a passion for the medical sciences...
2023-05-0437 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessKhushbu Kotak: How Personal Experience With Therapy Inspired Commitment To Mental Health ActivismKhushbu Kotak is the Founder and CEO of Salama Minds, whose mission is to provide therapy sessions to young people between the ages of 11-22 in Kenya regardless of socioeconomic status. By creating Salama Minds, Khushbu also hopes to address the stigma around mental health in Kenya. At the age of 15, Khushbu went to therapy because of personal challenges she was going through. After her experience, Khushbu went to social media to raise awareness on mental health for young people in her community. After receiving positive messages, Khushbu created Salama Minds. Despite raising awareness...
2023-04-2747 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessEmmanuel Long: Being a First-Generation College Student & Empowering Black Students At Ohio StateEmmanuel Long is a student at The Ohio State University and is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Undergraduate Society of Black Leaders. This organization aims to inspire and support Black Students to become successful leaders and professionals. In addition to the organization, Emmanuel is a first-generation college student majoring in Medical Anthropology and Neuroscience and minoring in African American studies. Going to college is a special moment for many people. For Emmanuel, it means more because he is the first in his family to attend college. When Emmanuel found out that he would...
2023-04-2055 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessPareen Mhatre: What It Means to Be A Documented DreamerPareen Mhatre is an immigration activist and on the Board of Directors for Improve The Dream, a youth-led, nonprofit that supports citizenship for children whose parents are long-term visa holders. They are known as “Documented Dreamers,” and Pareen is one of more than 200,000 people who fall under this category. Her involvement with Improve The Dream has allowed her to testify before the House Judiciary Committee to share her personal story of what it means to be a Documented Dreamer. In addition to being an immigration advocate, Pareen is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa, majoring in biomedical engi...
2023-04-1340 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessDieunerst Collin: From a Meme to NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Deal with Popeyes 10 Years LaterWhen Dieunerst Collin was nine years old, a stranger filmed him at Popeyes restaurant. Dieunerst responded with a side-eyed reaction. This reaction went viral and Dieunerst was given the nickname “The Popeyes Meme Kid.” Because of this recognition, it was difficult for Dieunerst to go out in public knowing what he would be referred to as. To help him get through this, he turned to friends, family, and football. One of his biggest achievements was in high school where he led his high school football team to a State Championship and celebrated by giving a side-eyed reaction similar to the...
2023-04-0632 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessArissa Roy: Advocating For Equity In EducationArissa Roy is the Founder and CEO of Project Power Global - a youth-led organization fighting poverty internationally through education. Arissa created this organization after taking a trip to India and was shocked by the poverty that existed and the lack of access to education. While education is important to Arissa, other issues she and her organization have raised awareness of include mental health, climate change, and social justice. With her work, she has impacted more than 50,000 people all over the world. Arissa is also the youngest guest so far on this podcast! After...
2023-03-3050 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessKhalid Dada: Dedicating Life To Serving Muslim CommunitiesKhalid Dada is the President of the Muslim Student Association at the Ohio State University. A position he has held for two years, his job is to provide the best experience possible for Muslims on campus. Khalid is majoring in public policy and is getting ready to graduate from Ohio State at the end of Spring Semester. After graduating, Khalid plans to take a gap year before attending law school. Ever since Khalid was a kid, he has been involved in giving back to the Muslim Community. He was raised in Columbus, Ohio and...
2023-03-2345 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessMussab Ali: Personal Journey of Advocating for Jersey City & Inspiring Future Young LeadersMussab Ali is the current Student Body Co-President at Harvard Law School. Before this, he was a member of the Jersey City Board of Education in 2017, making him one of the youngest elected Muslim officials in the United States and the youngest in the city. He later became the President of the City’s Board of Education where some of his notable achievements include establishing a $17 per hour minimum wage and eliminating student lunch debt. In addition, Mussab is the founder of Ali Leadership Institute where he aims to empower the next generation of people to get involved in po...
2023-03-1639 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSam Gerry: Finding Purpose Through Golf & Mental HealthPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Sam Gerry is a mental health advocate and Co-Founder of Kick It For A Cause, a charity kickball tournament turned nonprofit organization that is raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. In addition, he does research on teen mental health, including the relationship between sleep and social media. He also plays golf collegiately at Bates College. While Sam is involved in mental health, he is an avid golfer. One of his dreams growing up was to play golf professionally...
2023-03-0949 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessKevin Patel: Empowering Marginalized Communities Affected By Climate ChangeKevin Patel is a climate change activist and the Founder and Executive Director of OneUpAction, a youth-led nonprofit supporting marginalized youth by helping them create change in their communities. In 2019, Kevin, along with a few of his friends, created the first-ever Youth Climate Commission in LA County, consisting of 88 cities. Kevin was born to parents who immigrated from India. Both of them have a background in farming. This allowed Kevin to learn about their practices, such as growing food in his backyard and working with plants and animals. When he was little, he told...
2023-03-0247 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJustin Ah Chow: Balancing Academics and Gymnastics in CollegeJustin Ah Chow is a student-athlete at The Ohio State University where he competes in gymnastics. Some of the events he has competed in events such as pommel horse, parallel bars, and the high bar. When representing Ohio State, he has performed at the NCAA Championships and as of this recording, entered one of his last years of eligibility before graduating. Throughout his gymnastics career, he has been a 2x national champion, an NCAA All-American, and a former member of the USA National Team & was a 2018 Youth Olympic Alternate. Growing up, Justin played many...
2023-02-2341 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSeika Brown: How A Psychology Class Inspired Passion For Mental Health ResearchPlease note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Seika Brown is a mental health advocate and the Founder of Youth Lead Global (YLG) Research which aims to discover how mental health is defined across cultures. Before YLG Research, Seika founded “Archnova” in high school that focuses on mental health policy in the state of Washington. Outside of mental health work, Seika is a student at Cornell University majoring in Urban and Regional Studies and minoring in Anthropology. Seika’s work in mental health started at 15 in a psychology class...
2023-02-1657 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessTukwila City Councilman Mohamed Abdi: How Love For Community Inspired Personal Journey to City CouncilmanTukwila City Councilman Mohamed Abdi is the youngest councilman in the history of Tukwila, Washington. Originally born in a refugee camp in Nairobi, Kenya before moving to the state of Washington, he has held the position of City Councilman for about a year after being sworn in on January 3rd, 2022. Outside of being a Councilman, he is a big fan of the Boston Celtics in the NBA. One of his biggest dreams growing up was to play in the NBA before changing it to becoming a Councilman for the city he grew up in. ...
2023-02-0951 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessZiyaan Virji: Inspired to Found a Global Youth Organization for Menstrual EquityZiyaan Virji is the Founder and CEO of For The Menstruator - an organization that aims to create a world of menstrual equity. Since creating For The Menstruator, it has impacted more than 20,000 people in more than 10 countries worldwide. He has been involved in other spaces including Climate Change & Education. In addition to For The Menstruator, he founded “Leaders of Today” - whose mission is to inspire young people to start their leadership journey today. This is done through their newsletter, speaking events, and a podcast. When Ziyaan was 15 years old, he got Dengue feve...
2023-02-0246 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessSophie Beren: Journey to Unifying People Through ConversationsSophie Beren is the Founder & CEO of The Conversationalist - an educational platform founded to empower and unify the world through conversations. With The Conversationalist, she is the host of “POVz,” which is the first Gen Z Talk Show that allows guests share multiple perspectives on controversial topics. Before creating The Conversationalist, Sophie created TableTalk during her time at Penn University. Its mission is to give people a space to share their perspectives on different topics and have meaningful conversations. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Sophie was the only Jewish student in her school. When...
2023-01-2640 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessAndrew Pierce: How Family Inspires a Commitment To Hard Work & ServiceAndrew Pierce is the current Undergraduate Student Body President of the Ohio State University. In this role, he represents the interests of more than 53,000 undergraduate students. He is also the Co-Founder of the WORTH Foundation which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that looks to improve civic education and give young people the tools they need to create change in their communities. To Andrew, Ohio State is very personal to him not because of his history with it but because of his family’s history with the university. His history goes back to his great-grandparents, who we...
2023-01-1938 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessIllinois State Representative Nabeela Syed: Becoming A Member Of The State's General Assembly At 23 Years OldNabeela Syed is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 51st District. When she won her election back in November of 2022, Nabeela became one of the youngest members ever of the Illinois General Assembly.  Nabeela was inspired to become involved in politics after the 2016 election. Before running for Illinois House of Representatives, she worked with different organizations such as EMILY’s List - whose mission is to help elect Democrats get elected into office. During her campaign, she dealt with many people who believed she could not run for this position bec...
2023-01-1236 minOh My Curry Goodness
Oh My Curry GoodnessJulian Pavone: What It Is Like To Be Known As The World’s Youngest Professional DrummerWelcome to the first episode of the “Oh My Curry Goodness” podcast! To start, I give a brief introduction as to who I am and why I started this podcast. I want to thank everyone who has helped me and can’t wait to see this podcast grow. Even though I gave a brief introduction about me, you will get to learn more about me as I continue with this podcasting journey. The first guest of the podcast is Julian Pavone. Julian is The World’s Youngest Professional Drummer - a record he accomplished at 4 yea...
2023-01-0559 min