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Stories of UsSanjana Dixit on Menstrual Equity and De-Stigmatizing FeminismThank you so much for the support. In the penultimate episode I talk with Sanjana Dixit. Sanjana is the founder and executive director of RutuChakra is a youth-run organization working towards promoting personal and menstrual hygiene amongst individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We talked about the different issues surrounding menstruation including stigmatization, the effect of the pandemic on menstruators, and why feminism actually stands for all gender equality. Sanjana is incredibly passionate and has done amazing service for menstruators across India, so go check out her work.2020-08-0138 min
Stories of UsRaisha Tabassum on Bridging Two Societies Through Youth EmpowermentThank you so much for listening to this episode with Raisha Tabassum! Raisha is the founder of El Jeffa, a non-governmental organization focusing on localizing the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and empowering youth to be leaders. We discuss the importance of fostering connections and bridging the gap between the privileged and underprivileged, why leaders should be selfless and accountable, and El Jeffa's growth since its launch. Raisha is incredibly well-spoken and has helped many people in her hometown and across India, so make sure to check out her work.
Instagram: @el_jeffango2020-07-1934 min
Stories of UsArissa Roy on Educational Equality and it's Power to Change LivesListen in to the 18th episode of Stories of Us! Today's episode is with Arissa Roy. Arissa is the founder of Project Power, an organization that focuses on educational equity in developing nations through school supply drives and organizing a pen-pal system. She is also a YouTuber with projects such as Mission Empower to inspire others and further spread her vision of the world. We talk about how education can break the cyclical nature of poverty, why people of developed nations should care about the lack of education in other nations, and the power of cross-cultural education experiences. Arissa...2020-07-1050 min
Stories of UsRyan Yeung on Bringing Forgotten Stories to LightThanks for supporting the 17th story of Stories of Us. Today's episode is with Ryan Yeung. Ryan is the founder of The Forgotten Stories Project, an initiative where he tries to bring awareness to legal cases where justice was not served and influential events that have been forgotten. We talk about the significance of remembering forgotten stories, his organization's fight to bring justice to such people, and the importance of persistence. Ryan is doing some incredible work so please go support his organization in the links below.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgotten.stories.project/
2020-07-0828 min
Stories of UsIrawadee Thawornbut on Commiting to Social Good and Using Setbacks for GrowthIn this episode, I talk to a friend of mine who was one of the first people I interviewed at the start of this project, Irawadee Thawornbut. Irawadee is the founder of Sandee for Good, an online marketplace for donors to order and pay for goods to be delivered to nonprofits. We discuss how Sandee for Good got started, why young people should pursue their passions, and how to perceive setbacks for growth. Irawadee is one of the most altruistic people I know so check out some of the amazing work she has done through Sandee for Good.
2020-07-0336 min
Stories of UsEthan Collier on Advocating for Equality and Political EmpathyThank you for supporting the 15th Episode of Stories of Us. Today, I am here with Ethan Collier. Ethan is the President of Genup San Diego, the National Vice President for Coalesce for, and the policy director for Generation Ratify California. We talk about the importance of starting political dialogue, how to address differences in perspective, and the lack of equality on many fronts in today's society. He is one of the kindest and inspiring people I have talked to you yet, so check out our conversation!2020-06-2926 min
Stories of UsBernard Annan on Inspiring the Next Generation of African ScientistsThank you for supporting the 14th episode of Stories of Us! In today's episode, I talk to Bernard Annan. Bernard is a Biochemist and the Director of the All Sciences Olympiad Foundation, a non-governmental organization focused on promoting scientific education and it’s application for students in Ghana. We discuss the importance of investing in science for developing nations and Africa, how to make science more engaging and promoting curiosity in students, and how frugal science is making science education more accessible. 2020-06-2029 min
Stories of UsAdam Shi on Integrating Agriculture and Technology & the Future of HydroponicsThank you for supporting the 13th episode of the Stories of Us Podcast. In this episode, my good friend and founder of Smart Agriculture, Adam Shi joins us as a guest. Smart Agriculture is a grassroots collection of high-school students working together to blend science and technology into agriculture in order to change the face of our world food supply. They are using experimentation of modern, cutting-edge methods with the goal of building a safer, more reliable, and more efficient agriculture system. We talk about of future of hydroponics in addressing food insecurity and space needs, the current setbacks...2020-06-1743 min
Stories of UsAmine Toualbi on Building Resilience and Learning From SetbacksThank's for tuning into the 11th episode of Stories of Us. In this episode, I talk with Amine Toualbi. Amine is a software engineer at Microsoft and runs thepositivechance account on TikTok . We discuss the difficulties of being an international student, how to overcome rejections and failures, and how to approach interviews and job searches. Amine is extremely resilient and insightful so make sure to check out more of his story on @thepositivechance.
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Stories of UsTanisha Pandit on Women Empowerment through De-stigmatizing Menstruation and Improving AccessThroughout this journey, I have met amazing and dedicated change-makers and leaders. Tanisha Pandit is one of them. Tanisha is the founder of RITVA, a nonprofit organization focused on creating sustainable menstruation products, promoting awareness about menstrual hygiene, and women empowerment. RITVA has over 1300 ambassadors and has educated around 45,000 women about menstrual hygiene and sustainable menstruation. In this episode, she talks about the struggle to de-stigmatize menstruation especially in slum areas, promoting un-plastic menstruation products to improve women's health and minimize environmental damage, and her life's mission to empower women. Tanisha is one of the most dedicated and ambitious...2020-06-1222 min
Stories of UsSreya Nandanmapati On Embracing Your Identity and Cultural Activism10th episode! Thank you so much for everyone supporting the Stories of Us journey. I am so excited about this episode because my good friend Sreya Nandanmapati is joining us as a guest. Sreya is the founder of the South Asian Student Association (SASA) at Lambert High School. This organization aims to advocate South Asian culture and strives to bring the community together. We talk about some of the struggles of growing up Indian American, Never Have I Ever, how South Asians can support the Black Lives Movement, and some of our role models. Sreya is one of...2020-06-1028 min
Stories of UsKoosha Azim on Empowering Others Through CryptocurrencyAs always, thanks for supporting Stories of Us. Episode 9 is with Koosha Azim. Koosha is a businessman, essayist, and artist known for his work in the blockchain industry. He is also the author of the 2020 Complete Stablecoin Guide and advises various cryptocurrency startups. We talk through the importance of educating entrepreneurs in developing nations about cryptocurrency, how to get involved in the blockchain industry, and philosophies relating to individual expression and financial freedom. This has been one of my favorite episodes to record so check out Koosha's work as well!
Koosha's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Stablecoin-Economy-Ultimate-Digital-Finance-ebook...2020-06-0850 min
Stories of UsYash Kadadi on Exploring Science to Bridge Science-Fiction to RealityThank you so much for tuning into the 8th Story of this Podcast. Today, I sit down with Yash Kadadi. Yash is a great young scientist and got an amazing opportunity to intern at NASA's Lyndon B Johnson Space Center last summer. He is also a filmmaker, YouTuber, and one of the founders of Studio W. In this episode, we discuss past our current research experiences and explore the future of space travel from debating about the ethics of space colonization to making science more accessible in the real-world. We also talk about the interesting relationship between film-making and...2020-06-0555 min
Stories of UsIshaan Shah on Being a Conscientious Citizen and the Fight Against Modern SlaveryThank you so much for listening to the 7th episode of Stories of Us. Today, I was honored to have a conversation with Ishaan Shah. Ishaan is the founder of Stolen Dreams, an organization that spreads awareness about human trafficking and modern slavery. He is also an advocate for gender equality, climate change, and has his own podcast "hand-gel for humanity." We talk about how young people like us can be conscientious citizens and advocate against modern slavery, how to destigmatize the discussions about sex, and some of the setbacks podcasters face when starting up. He is such a...2020-05-3046 min
Stories of UsBill Merickel on the Entrepreneurial ProcessThank you for tuning into another episode of Stories of Us. In this episode, I sit down with Bill Merickel. He is the founder of AppWiz, a mobile app development company that provides simple and effective solutions for schools. We talk about the entrepreneurial process, setbacks when building a company, and the QuarterZero (hands-on experience for high school start-ups) experience. 2020-05-3051 min
Stories of UsAkash Singh on the Importance of Empathy for Social ChangeI can not believe that we are already on our 5th Story! Thank you for listening and supporting Stories of Us. In this episode, I talk to Akash Singh. He is the founder of the social impact startup Energinee Innovations which helps temples recycle waste and prisoners get a livelihood. He is also a part of the Lead Young initiative which promotes change-making through storytelling. We dive into the importance of practicing empathy, how to build innovative solutions to social problems, and the impact of COVID-19 on start-ups.
Follow Akash and Energinee Innovations here:
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Stories of UsJonas Du on the Impact of Storytelling through FilmThank you so much for tuning in to the 4th story of this Podcast. In this episode, I talk to an old middle school friend of mine, Jonas Du. Jonas is a filmmaker, and one of the founders of the production team Studio W. We dive into the difficulty of starting an organization with minimal external support, our middle school politics failure, the interesting similarities between a filmmaker and politicians, and why Parasite is one the most celebrated films (spoiler alert).
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo...2020-05-2834 min
Stories of UsMy Story: Why Stories of Us?Hey Everyone! Thank you for tuning into to episode 3 of Stories of Us. Today is a bit of an unconventional episode. I talk about why I started this project, how to be consistent with passion projects, and what I view this podcast to grow as. Feel free to reach out to me for podcast suggestions or if you want to be a guest on the show.2020-05-2612 min
Stories of UsVictor Ye on Why Our Society Needs Social EntrepreneursHey everyone! Thanks for tuning into the second episode of Stories of Us. In this episode, I talk to Victor Ye, a social entrepreneur and founder of Innova Youth. Innova Youth is a global nonprofit that empowers students to be community change-makers by providing resources to strengthen research, collaboration, and communication. We dive deep on how to build resilience and how aspiring entrepreneurs can build a successful organization. Follow Innova Youth Here: https://www.innovayouth.org/2020-05-2528 min
Stories of UsKris Jackson on "Just Be You"Hey everyone! Thanks so much for watching the first episode of Stories of Us. Over the next few weeks I will be having conversations with 100 people on their stories, what inspires them, and their aspirations.
Kris Jackson is the founder of "Just Be You" a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering young people and addressing mental health. In this video, he talks about maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 crisis and how music has been outlet for him.
YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssFxn9xCH88
Follow Kris here: Instagram: https...2020-05-2329 min