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Unruly FashionA Tale of Two IconsStill rolling with the Beyonce vibes but taking a moment to appreciate the awesomeness that is Ms. Janet Jackson! It's another crazy episode with your favorite host, Noella!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2023-03-0811 minUnruly FashionHey, Ms. Carter!This week, Noella talks Beyonce fashion inspiration and concert ticket giveaways. You know what you came here for!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2023-03-0114 minUnruly FashionHere We Go Again!Noella is back for a third season with her trademark high energy on everything fashion and vibes! It's a great opening to another season of your favorite podcast.Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2023-02-2215 min
Enabling Motion10. Season Recap (Finale)This is the season finale! Your hosts, Sibel, Marc & Owen go over all the topics and developments discussed through this first educational season of Enabling Motion.Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and follow us on Instagram here: https://linktr.ee/enablingmotion
2022-10-1821 minUnruly FashionSeason FinaleIt's the Season 2 finale and this is prime Noella serving her unmistakable flair to keep you going until she returns for Season 3! It's love, laughs and vibes all through this wrap-up episode. Back February 22, 2023!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-09-2817 minUnruly FashionFall Into Fall!Welcome Fall with Noella, who happens to be one of the season's biggest fans!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-09-2116 min
Enabling Motion9. Metal Legs, Rubber Muscles & Spring-loaded KneesAn exoskeleton that lets paraplegics walk again. Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles. A Spring-loaded knee brace that offloads pressure.Episode references:Sibel: (Exoskeleton lets paraplegics walk again)https://www.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/world-cup-kick.gifhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/apr/01/mind-controlled-robotic-suit-exoskeleton-world-cup-2014https://www.medgadget.com/2014/06/paraplegic-performs-world-cups-ceremonial-first-kick-in-mind-controlled-robotic-suit.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-27812218https://www.nicolelislab.net/?page_id=91https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WO71e0XLqsMarc: (Dielectric elastomers as artificial muscles)https://www.medgadget...
2022-09-2015 minUnruly FashionAfrican Fashion WeekCome with Noella as she takes you through her highlights of African Fashion Week 2022 in Toronto! The commentary, outfits and vibe are "giving"!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-09-0721 minEnabling Motion8. Sockets, Spines & SurveillanceA pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets. A spinal stimulator to return leg function to paralyzed individuals. A way to monitor implant loosening and spine instability.Episode references:Sibel: (Pneumatic liner for prosthetic sockets)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/07/pneumatic-prosthesis-to-reduce-pressure-and-irritation-for-amputees.htmlhttps://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/5.0087900?journalCode=bmfMarc: (Go-2 Spinal Stimulator)https://www.medgadget.com/2020/06/go-2-spinal-stimulator-to-return-leg-function-interview-with-jan-ohrstrom-chairman-of-the-board-gtx-medical.htmlOwen section: (Halifax Biomedical Stereo Orthapedic Radiography)https://halifaxbiomedical.com/Find and subscribe to Enabling Motion everywhere you find podcasts, and...
2022-09-0616 minUnruly FashionFabric Spotlight: BoucléLet's get nerdy with Noella! A deeper dive into bouclé, how to care for it and get the most out of it. Class is in session!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-08-3114 minUnruly FashionFabric Spotlight: OrganzaLet's get nerdy with Noella! A deeper dive into organza, how to care for it and get the most out of it. Class is in session!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-08-2422 minEnabling Motion7. Wearable Muscles, Living Artificial Skin & Exoskeleton ExtravaganzaA life-changing exomuscle. Living skin for robots and prosthetics. An exoskeleton that gets the job done.Episode references:Sibel: (Wearable exomuscle)https://futurism.com/the-byte/wearable-muscles-strap-strongerhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-022-00495-3.epdf?sharing_token=tyloH5Zx5t5ud241sDzEs9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OOe4hkqQwlZmNkFPa1rWTppwZbl1woIZUEZlp1yYJp0U5dAhXXuzWAXmQfELWUj_paA8aJd07fdKaB8CeqN711UhB2qw3pSeLru0642YCEBsZtu1i_Xjy3dO2xKkg-yDQ%3DMarc: (Living skin for prosthetics)https://medgadget.com/2022/06/living-skin-layer-for-robots-or-prosthetics.html#:~:text=Researchers%20at%20the%20University%20of,even%20self-heal%20...
2022-08-1916 minUnruly FashionOrganza ExtravaganzaBaybee..! You've got to leave regular behind and stunt just because you can! And there are very few fabrics that tell these streets that you're here to stunt like organza! Noella breaks it down.Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-08-1719 minUnruly FashionYou've Got Options!It's myth-busting time! Today's class is about disproving the falsehood that top-heavy gals have to find one style and stick to that because everything else is forbidden. For extra credit, the episode also goes into what a fun time your favorite podcast host had at Caribana this year!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-08-1023 min
Harebrained SchemesFrom The Archives - Timothy Dexter, The Steph Curry Of Ridiculous Business SchemesBibi and Sibel are off this week, so enjoy this absolute comedy of a story from the archives!No matter how outrageous or outlandish the scheme, Timmy D could not lose! Hop onto perhaps the most hilarious episode yet with Bibi and Sibel as they tell you about the legendary Massachusetts "nobleman", Timothy Dexter! Clearly especially blessed by the gods, the man defied all logic , making millions on gut instinct and a second-grade education, much to the consternation and chagrin of the Newburyport elite.Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesPitch A...
2022-08-051h 09
Unruly FashionFashion Adventures Pt. 3 - Rediscovering LagosIn this concluding episode of the three-part diary dump, Noella takes us on a high-energy tour of one of her favorite cities in the world - Lagos!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-08-0317 minEnabling Motion6. Hand-Eye Coordination, Load-Balancing Kicks & Reimagined LimbsMind-controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion. Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches. Alternative limbs.Episode references:Sibel: (Mind controlled prosthetic hands with individual finger motion)spectrum.ieeehttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9738457https://spectrum.ieee.org/mind-controlled-prosthetic-hands-reach-new-featshttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.08648.pdfhttps://www-users.cse.umn.edu/~qzhao/publications/pdf/nguyen2020bioelectric.pdfMarc: (Self-offloading therapeutic footwear using compliant snap-through arches)https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/wearable-technologies/article/selfoffloading-therapeutic-footwear-using-compliant-snapthrough-arches/4217BA71EBBD52A973160415F5F614C3
2022-08-0218 minHarebrained SchemesThe Evil Pharma Schemes of Martin ShkreliWarning: This episode is not funny. What it is, is a look at the greed that exists in the world of hedge funds and big pharma, as embodied by one Martin Shkreli, the guy who took a life-saving drug and inflated its price by several thousand percent. However, as disgusting as that was, it was entirely another scheme that landed him in prison.Episode References:Martin Shkreli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Shkreli#Criminal_prosecution_and_convictionMartin Shkreli Sentenced to Seven Years’ Imprisonment for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme: https://www.justice.go...
2022-07-3023 minUnruly FashionFashion Adventures Pt. 2 - My Big Fat Nigerian WeddingThe diary dump continues on this episode with Noella taking us through the awesome craziness that goes into planning and executing a Nigerian wedding! It's a-laugh-a-minute on this one, yo!Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-07-2719 minHarebrained SchemesThat Time A Bunch Of Zaddies Did An Ocean's HeistAt an age when most people are contemplating or already deep into retirement, this group of aging and aged gentlemen decided to rob a prominent London safe deposit fortress during a bank holiday. Apparently, 60 is the new 30!Episode References:Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatton_Garden_safe_deposit_burglaryTHE HATTON GARDEN CRIMINALS: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-hatton-garden-criminals
2022-07-2322 minUnruly FashionFashion Adventures Pt. 1 - Toronto Fashion WeekBack with a bang! Season two kicks off with Noella fresh off the high of Toronto Fashion Week, a Nigerian wedding and fun in the sun in Lagos!Enjoy Part 1 of this 3-part fashion journal, delivered the way only Noella can.Don't forget to check out the YouTube for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-07-2017 minHarebrained SchemesHow Anthony Gignac Made Millions As An Arabian PrinceHow does a streetwise kid transform himself into an Arabian Prince without a genie? Ask Anthony Gignac who successfully passed himself off to some of America's wealthiest people as a royal prince of Saudi Arabia!Fast cars, penthouses, fake DSS agents and a chihuahua named Foxy are just some of the details that make this over-the-top story a treat to listen to. Come join the tomfoolery delivered the way only Bibi and Sibel can!Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:How a fake Saudi Prince conned investors out of nearly $8...
2022-07-1631 minEnabling Motion5. Star Wars, Westworld & Three Thumbs Up?A device that began as an art project may lead to an improvement in all prosthetics. Artificial skin that adds the ability to sense humidity. What could you do with a third thumb?Episode references:Sibel: (The DARPA/Luke Arm)https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/timeline/revolutionizing-prostheticshttps://www.darpa.mil/program/revolutionizing-prostheticshttps://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/The-LUKE-DEKA-advanced-prosthetic-arm.cfmhttps://www.mobiusbionics.com/luke-arm/Marc: (New Piezo electric sensor)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/06/artificial-skin-senses-pressure-temperature-humidity.html...
2022-07-1219 minHarebrained SchemesSarah Wilson's Masterful Princess Scam In 1700's AmericaIf you thought Anna Sorokin's shenanigans in New York as the heiress Anna Delvey were epic, wait until you get a load of Sarah Wilson, AKA Princess Susanna Caroline Matilda, true-born sister of Her Royal Magesty, Queen Charlotte of England!From common thief to indentured servant, to touring English princess in 1700's America, this woman lived a life and a half! Bibi and Sibel are back with their infectious humor and undeniable chemistry in this opening salvo of Season 2 of your favorite comedy podcast!Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:...
2022-07-0943 minEnabling Motion4. Dr Xavier, Dr Bones & Dr StrangeA robot arm for wheelchair users, a non-invasive spinal bypass and a knee-brace hot off the 3D printer.Episode references:Sibel: (Kinova® Jaco® assistive robotic arm)https://assistive.kinovarobotics.com/product/jaco-robotic-armhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/startup-spotlight-kinovahttps://spectrum.ieee.org/mobile-dexterous-robots-a-key-element-against-covid19Marc: (Wearable inertial sensors and a neuromuscular stimulation sleeve)https://bioelecmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42234-020-00053-5https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-implants-and-wearables-let-paralyzed-people-move-againOwen section: (3D printed knee brace)https://braceworks.ca/2018/04/06/health-tech/the-worlds-first-3d-printed-custom-knee-brace-evoke-case-study/
2022-06-2815 minEnabling Motion3. The Cyborg, The Singularity & The SaintsAn incredible leg sleeve that stimulates existing muscles to walk, when a person’s own nerves aren’t delivering the message. A new brain electrode system that is flexible, able to conform to the complex shapes of our brains. A project that started in 1968 and has since grown into the world's largest not for profit serving the disabled.Episode references:Sibel: (Cionic Neural Sleeve)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYMK1Ey3ToMarc: (A flexible brain-surface electrode system)https://www.medgadget.com/2022/03/flexible-brain-computer-interface-array-for-better-contact.htmlhttps://onli...
2022-06-1613 minEnabling Motion2. Powered Knees, Dance Dance Rehabilitation & Hands-On Global CollaborationA unique exoskeleton device out of the University of Utah helping artificial knee users walk better. Innovative software and music being used to improve stroke rehabilitation. A 3D printed hand that started in Canada and is now helping amputees around the globe.Episode references:Sibel: (Hip & Thigh Exoskeleton to aid Prosthetic knee users)https://www.medgadget.com/2021/10/exoskeleton-helps-above-knee-amputees-to-walk.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-021-01515-2https://attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff/power-walk/Marc: (Real-time adaptive musical audiofeedback for stroke rehab)https...
2022-05-3123 minEnabling MotionTrailer - Introducing Enabling MotionMeet your hosts, Sibel, Marc and Owen, who all have solid backgrounds in bioengineering, as they introduce the newest podcast from The Podpire Network, Enabling Motion.The show is short and sweet - 25 minutes or less - and has new episodes every other Tuesday. Listen in to hear a selection of intriguing news about human physical rehabilitation from around the world. Whether you are a doctor in the field or a casual listener, you'll always learn something new. Enabling Motion is here to educate and inspire.
2022-05-1002 minUnruly FashionRussian Doll: Season 1 Wrap UpIt's almost impossible to believe that we're 10 episodes in already! On this final episode of a very memorable Season 1, Noella serves up her trademark energy while leaving you with actionable and simple fashion and style advice.Noella will be back with Season 2 on July 20!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-04-2012 minUnruly FashionPrint IncorporatorAdding print to your outfit can switch up the entire vibe! That's what Noella breaks down in another fun episode of your favorite fashion and style podcast!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-04-1316 min
Harebrained SchemesBarry Keenan's Probably Psychotic, Definitely Ridiculous Kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr.Down on your luck and hatching a plan that involves kidnapping the crown prince of music and Ol' Blue Eyes' son and namesake? Don't. First, don't do crimes, people! And second, Barry Keenan and his group of would-be criminals-of-the-century found out in 1960s' California that a plan is not only as good as its execution, but also what happens afterward. After initially getting away almost clean with the crime, ransom in hand, one particularly unforced error gets them all rounded up and thrown in jail.This ridiculous story is the perfect final episode for what has been a...
2022-04-0840 minUnruly FashionDetails FairyShorter episodes! Multiple cameras! Noella's excitement about changing up the format of the show is obvious from her energy! This week, your favorite fashion sensei teaches you how to arrange your closet in a way that pays attention to the details that matter. The result? You'll never be caught unfresh!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-04-0617 minHarebrained SchemesRamesh Swain's Despicable Marriage ScamsIf you thought the Tinder Swindler was bad, you really should meet Ramesh Swain, who's been dubbed India's Tinder Swindler. However, Bibi and Sibel seem to think that Ramesh is somehow worse because at least, the Tinder Swindler didn't marry anyone as part of his schemes (that we know of). Ramesh on the other hand, marries 27 women in a bid to defraud.Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:Who Is Ramesh Kumar Swain? Know More About India's 'Tinder Swindler' Who Defrauded & Married 27 Women: https://in.mashable.com/culture/27780/who-is-ramesh-kumar-swain-know-more-about-indias-tinder-swindler-who-defrauded-married-27-women...
2022-04-0140 minUnruly FashionColor-Coordinated RebelColor coordination is a big deal in style and fashion, and who better to take you through the basics than your favorite show host, Noella! In this episode, learn some tips that you can incorporate into your very next outfit and enjoy the vibes, anecdotes and laughs too!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-03-3039 minUnruly FashionStyle CoordinatorBuilding on last week's episode, Noella dispenses some more wisdom on maximizing your wardrobe to level up your style while serving fun vibes and flashbacks along the way. This is one fun episode you're bound to enjoy!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-03-2336 minHarebrained SchemesBelle Gibson's Passion of the Cancer ScamThis episode is a public service effort by your two favorite podcast hosts, to warn you about the dangers of falling for the allure of so-called "wellness influencers".About a decade ago, Belle Gibson decided she would capitalize on the desperation of people going through cancer and cancer treatment. Lies, greed, deceit and pure evil ensue in this tale of yet another wildly unqualified individual posing as an expert in the health and wellness space.There are way fewer things than usual to laugh about on this episode, but if you were ever going to listen...
2022-03-1839 minUnruly FashionStyle TutorClass is in session this week as Noella makes it her mission in this episode to teach you how to incorporate color into your style! Some of the knowledge she's dropping, you may already know, but others will be quite shocking and eye-opening. And as always, the entire thing is done with a vibe that only Noella can give. Take your seats!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-03-1633 minHarebrained SchemesSimon Leviev's Ponzi Romance SchemeIf you've had a Netflix subscription over the past couple of months, you've probably heard of the Tinder Swindler. This week, we take a look at the romance scams across Europe run by Shimon Hayut AKA Simon Leviev and the man behind them.It's another fun episode you'll thoroughly enjoy!Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:Simon Leviev: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_LevievSimon Leviev: Everything we know about The Tinder Swindler after Netflix hit: https://news.yahoo.com/simon-leviev-everything-know-tinder-135040663.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6...
2022-03-1155 minUnruly FashionUnrelenting AnarchistYou've probably heard that change is constant. You probably don't love that it's true, but you've heard it. In this episode, Noella talks all about embracing change in your style choices as you yourself evolve. She might also be laying the foundation for a cult she's maybe starting...? We're not sure. We'll see.Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-03-0931 minUnruly FashionRetired Fashion CriticThere's a fine line between having opinions about someone else's style choices and being a bully. Here's where Noella explains what that line is and how to not cross it. In another hilarious and relatable episode of this crazy podcast, Noella delivers the gems in a way only she can.Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-03-0236 minHarebrained SchemesGeorge C. Parker Sold The Brooklyn Bridge Twice A Week For Several YearsBibi and Sibel had so much fun last episode, they decided to keep the fun going this week by bringing you another story of someone selling monuments they didn't own. Enter, George C. Parker, a con man so prolific, he was at one time known as the greatest conman in America. With exploits almost rivaling last week's Victor Lustig, Bibi and Sibel have a heck of a time taking you back in time to 1800's through early-1900's New York.Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:George C. Parker: https://en.wikipedia...
2022-02-2544 minUnruly FashionDisenchanted HeiressAfter a rather terrible week, Noella confronts her emotional and psychological fatigue with fashion, a skill she's eager for more people to have. There's unfiltered truths, laughs, and the introduction of another inner monologue persona!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-02-2333 min
Harebrained SchemesVictor Lustig Sold The Eiffel Tower And That Was Only The BeginningYou'd think that after "selling" the Eiffel Tower (twice), a conman would retire for good. You'd think so, but you'd be wrong! Follow Bibi and Sibel through the incredulous life and adventures of Count Victor Lustig, the quintessential con artist who quite literally wrote the Ten Commandments of the Con. This episode is a-laugh-a-minute and an absolute good time!Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:Victor Lustig: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_LustigWho sold the Eiffel Tower?: https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/news/history-and-culture/who-sold-eiffel-towerThe...
2022-02-1858 min
Unruly FashionUnlicensed TherapistIn this first episode ever of Unruly Fashion, we meet Noella Eze in a new light. Frankly discussing issues like social anxiety and imposter syndrome, Noella takes on the new gig by being her usual unfiltered and unruly self while giving you exactly what you came for - a relatable fashion pod that helps you up your game while cracking you up the entire time!Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel for the visual vibes and the IG for the #OOTE (Outfit of the Episode)!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee...
2022-02-1633 minHarebrained SchemesRerun: How Anna "Delvey" Sorokin Bamboozled Her Way Through The Big AppleTo mark the release of "Inventing Anna", the Netflix show based on Anna Sorokin which we mentioned in the original run, we're presenting the episode again this week!When Anna Sorokin moved to New York and invented the alter-ego that captivated the collective imagination of the entire upper echelon of The Big Apple's rich and famous, it seemed like a scheme too good to fail.As Anna Delvey, she inspired dreams of exclusive access to art and culture, all the while grifting her way through New York's finest hotels and into the inner circles of celebrities...
2022-02-111h 04Harebrained SchemesMichael Drobot's Massive Healthcare ScamIn a story of perhaps the most ghastly greed ever discussed on this podcast, here's a look at the healthcare scheme concocted and executed by Michael Drobot, a once-respected and nationally-recognized hospital administrator and owner.Through self-dealing, bribery and a complete lack of ethics, Drobot managed to build a billion-dollar con empire that severely undermined the trustworthiness of the healthcare system.Podcast Socials: https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesEpisode References:Michael Drobot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_DrobotConvicted Leader of Billion-Dollar Health Care Scam to Plead Guilty to Violating...
2022-02-0437 minUnruly FashionTrailer - Introducing Unruly Fashion!Noella introduces Unruly Fashion the way only she can! Subscribe, follow or add to list now to never miss an episode. First episode out February 16!Podcast Linktree (Website, Instagram, Youtube etc.) : https://linktr.ee/unrulyfashionpod
2022-02-0202 minHarebrained SchemesThat Time Elizabeth Holmes Faked A Revolutionary Medical Technology InventionWith the glorification of the "fake it 'til you make it" mantra in Silicon Valley, was it really any surprise that one Elizabeth Anne Holmes thought she could smokescreen her way into becoming the most celebrated medical technology inventor of the decade or even century? And it would have worked too, if it wasn't for the meddling reporter John Carreyrou.At the height of her glory, she was the most celebrated woman in tech and was already being compared to Steve Jobs. A few weeks ago, she was found guilty on a bunch of charges related to her...
2022-01-281h 03Harebrained SchemesHow Adam Neumann Captained WeWork Into The GroundChances are, you already know what WeWork is. Perhaps you've even worked out of one of their locations. But did you know about the megalomania, toxic culture and booze-soaked parties that were standard fare at the company that Adam Neumann created?Dive into this episode to learn about the billionaire ex-captain who attempted to become tech's most eccentric CEO and the ill-conceived schemes that seemed almost intentionally designed to run the organization into the ground.Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesPitch A Podcast Idea:https://thepodpirenetwork.com/pitchapod
2022-01-2158 minHarebrained SchemesWilliam Paterson And The Darien Scheme That Bankrupted ScotlandIn the late 1690s, with England seemingly booming with all kinds of fun ventures like colonialism and slavery, Scotland was very much in search of its own golden ticket out of the horrible economic hardships it had dealt with for the greater part of a decade.This was the fertile soil in which William Paterson was able to plant the seed of colonizing Darien (present-day Panama) in order to control trade between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. There was just one problem: It was a spectacularly bad idea.Welcome to the first episode of 2022, where Bibi...
2022-01-1452 min
Interesting HumansNot Nice Podcast: Not DifficultBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.
2022-01-0451 minHarebrained SchemesThe Ballad of General Gregor MacGregor, The Scottish Prince Of A Fictional Latin American CountryIt's the final episode of the year and Bibi and Sibel close out a consequential 2021 with an extra-special episode of laughs and hijinks. Welcome to the epic tale of General Gregor MacGregor, the Scotsman who created the fictional country of Poyais and conned the best and brightest in England and France!Follow the story of the young boy who joined the British royal military in quest of wealth and glory and ended up being a celebrated anti-colonialist freedom-fighter in Venezuela.Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesPitch A Podcast Idea:...
2021-12-311h 19Harebrained SchemesHow Anna "Delvey" Sorokin Bamboozled Her Way Through The Big AppleWhen Anna Sorokin moved to New York and invented the alter-ego that captivated the collective imagination of the entire upper echelon of The Big Apple's rich and famous, it seemed like a scheme too good to fail.As Anna Delvey, she inspired dreams of exclusive access to art and culture, all the while grifting her way through New York's finest hotels and into the inner circles of celebrities, tech entrepreneurs and even some of America's most recognizable billionaires.Enjoy the first Christmas episode of the show!Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes
2021-12-241h 04Interesting Humans"What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Tropical Dungeons & DragonsBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.The world is against us and now we’re deserted on an island. Who’s to say if it’s going to end up like The Lord of the Flies or like Gilligan’s Island? All we know is we’re packing for this indefinite trip with our special guest Sienna Joseph! In the end, all we can conclude is Faith loves whales.
2021-12-2135 minHarebrained SchemesTimothy Dexter, The Steph Curry Of Ridiculous Business SchemesNo matter how outrageous or outlandish the scheme, Timmy Dex could not lose! Hop onto perhaps the most hilarious episode yet with Bibi and Sibel as they tell you about the legendary Massachusetts "nobleman", Timothy Dexter! Clearly especially blessed by the gods, the man defied all logic , making millions on gut instinct and a second-grade education, much to the consternation and chagrin of the Newburyport elite.Podcast Socials:https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemesPitch A Podcast Idea:https://thepodpirenetwork.com/pitchapodEpisode References:Timothy Dexter https://en.wikipedia.org...
2021-12-171h 09Harebrained SchemesWhy Billy McFarland's Fyre Festival Was Doomed To Go Up In FlamesFew schemes in history have been more harebrained or almost inevitably doomed to fail than Billy McFarland's 2017 Fyre Festival. With promotion that captured the collective imagination of the world's social media faithful, Fyre was billed to give both Coachella and Burning Man a run for their money.However, what Billy would soon learn, along with a few thousand stranded would-be revelers, was that it typically takes more than high-octane bro energy, some PowerPoint slides and half-a-dozen-or-so secretly-paid influencers to successfully pull off the greatest music festival of all time.Bibi and Sibel dive into the hilarious...
2021-12-1050 minInteresting HumansNot Nice Podcast: GolditalksBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.
2021-12-071h 04Harebrained SchemesThe El Dorado Obsession That Cost Sir Walter Raleigh EverythingBy all accounts, Sir Walter Raleigh was an abundantly gifted charming nobleman in the the court of Queen Elizabeth I who got away with more than his fair share of rule-breaking. What he could not get away from however, was the allure of discovering and claiming the riches of the fabled El Dorado. This obsession led him into interesting adventures, but ultimately cost him his life.In an episode with incredibly dramatic twists and turns, Bibi and Sibel bring their comedic observations and dramatizations to this story which, if told by anyone else, would be a tragedy!
2021-12-031h 06Harebrained SchemesHow Sarah Howe Did A Ponzi Scheme Before Charles PonziIt's an utter travesty that most people don't know that a woman named Sarah Howe was actually responsible for inventing the con widely known as the Ponzi Scheme. 40 years before Charles Ponzi arrived on the scene, Howe had run the scam multiple times, making several millions of dollars in today's money.Join Bibi and Sibel as they take a comedic route through the story of this incredible hare (or hair) -brained scheme!Episode References:The Woman Who Invented The Ponzi Scheme https://medium.com/crimebeat/the-woman-who-invented-the-ponzi-scheme-115888be8666Great frauds in history: Sarah...
2021-11-2643 minInteresting HumansThe Podpire Network Presents: Introducing Hairbrained Schemes!Co-hosts Bibi Sofowote and Sibel Mufti make it through the trailer for their new podcast, Hairbrained Schemes with as many hilarious detours as possible. Hairbrained Schemes is a production of The Podpire Network and is available wherever you find podcasts.https://linktr.ee/hairbrainedschemes
2021-11-2404 minInteresting Humans"What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Alexa, How's The Weather?Bibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.Weather may be a strange concept, but this episode only makes it stranger. Today we discuss how we feel about certain types of weather. From vocal opinions about the seasons to a strong aversion to the letter "B," this episode has it all. Listen to today's episode to explore all of our chaotic albeit fun takes on the weather!We...
2021-11-2325 minHarebrained SchemesIntroducing Hairbrained Schemes!Co-hosts Bibi Sofowote and Sibel Mufti make it through the trailer for their new podcast, Hairbrained Schemes with as many hilarious detours as possible. Hairbrained Schemes is a production of The Podpire Network and is available wherever you find podcasts.
2021-11-2204 min
Interesting HumansNot Nice Podcast: Drunk CapitalistBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.This week Julia and Caroline answer life's hard-hitting questions: How long should you hold onto old love letters for? How do you file your taxes? Is it okay to steal from corporations backed by a sexual predator? Can you return a coat after spilling Nutella all over it? What the hell is going on with Joe? PLUS, we mourn all the recent COVID-related...
2021-11-091h 44Interesting Humans"What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Ask Us AnotherBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.Today is our (personally) highly-anticipated series premiere of Ask Us Another, wherein we answer any and all questions you might have for us. Tune in for Pokémon references galore, Eastern Dave, and much, much chaos (as per usual)! We wish you the best of luck.We love getting your emails!Email us at pod.wdym@gmail.com
2021-10-2635 minInteresting HumansNot Nice Podcast: Art In The 90s Was CoolBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.WaZzzzZzzzap, cunts. Yeah, we're doing a 90s themed episode. It was a rad decade where we squirmed over our first sex scenes (Titanic), fell in virtual love (MSN Messenger), and found our true selves (being scene)—only to abandon them until last week, when we came across a beautiful Midwestern teenager's eye makeup tutorial on TikTok. That's just how our world works now. No...
2021-10-1248 minInteresting Humans"What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Story of HeroesBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.Today we answer the age-old question: How did it all begin? And more importantly, we start the year off strong with our Season 2 premier! Join us today as we tell you about some crazy things, like how "What Do You Mean?" got its name. We hope it doesn't disappoint!We love getting your emails!Email us at pod.wdym@gmail.com
2021-09-2831 minInteresting HumansNot Nice Podcast: Amy Cooper Is A Certified Lana Del Rey StanBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.This week, Julia and Caro investigate how far and meagre society has come when it comes to matters of sex work and oversharing on social media. Listeners, we present to you a few deep questions that reflect the dichotomous state of civil justice today: - Why is it that this 38 year-old Japanese man can rent himself out to thousands of lonely strangers, make $300...
2021-09-141h 09Interesting Humans"What Do You Mean?" The Podcast: Food DebatesBibi and Sarah have gone off to embrace a few important life events, but while they're away, they're leaving you with episodes from some of their favorite podcaster-friends!Presented as published by the original podcasters.Is a hotdog a sandwich? Have you ended friendships and family relationships trying to answer this and other food debate questions? You can lay down your crude weapons, folks! The hosts of WDYM heroically take on this fight to answer these questions so you don't have to!We love getting your emails!Email us at pod.wdym@gmail.comInstagram...
2021-08-3133 minInteresting HumansSpecial AnnouncementTwo of your favorite podcast humans, Bibi and Sarah are taking some time off to handle some major life events. This means they'll be gone until January 2022!However, they're not leaving you high and dry! The podcast will be keeping to the regular schedule and brining you some of our favorite episodes from some of our favorite indie podcasts!Bibi and Sarah will miss you, but this isn't goodbye! They'll be back before you know it with even more interesting humans to introduce to you!In the meantime, stay interesting... humans! :-)
2021-08-2705 minInteresting HumansMarissa Mistry: Finding Tangible PurposeGrowing up with undiagnosed ADHD, Marissa Mistry had a very specific picture of what her future would look like and how she was going to get there. Then her competing interests led her to change the path of her education and career several times while ultimately staying true to herself.In this relaxed and vibrant conversation, we chat with the medical scientist-turned-business manager-turned-real estate rising star. We take a look at the courage it takes to sometimes admit to yourself and others that your best laid plans might no longer be the way forward, especially in the context of...
2021-08-171h 57Interesting HumansMarian Thomas: Strong Female LeadA fun yet insightful conversation with author and self-help advocate, Marian L. Thomas. We go on a ride as we cover a bunch of topics including racism, self-help for women, corporate initiatives around inclusion and diversity, and black hair.Born in Illinois, Marian wouldn't say that her first career choice was writing novels. She saw herself working as a journalist for a local newspaper. In college, she served as a sports editor for the student paper, and later as the news editor. But Marian's writing path took a detour when she drafted her first completed manuscript. Now, she can't...
2021-08-031h 23Interesting HumansWendy Isaac Bergin: Learning and Teaching Through Music and LifeA thoroughly enjoyable conversation with Wendy Isaac Bergin, a Gulf Coast native who spent 22 years teaching music at Prairie View A and M and performing as Principal Flute in Houston’s Opera In The Heights Orchestra for 19 years.Wendy’s experience as a white educator at an HBCU where 90 percent of the student body is from a minority household makes for an enlightening and humorous topic of discussion. We explore her journey, life and influences including her time in Sweden and her encounter with an act of amazing grace.Her new book, Lessons In The Wild, follows musician and...
2021-07-201h 42Interesting HumansCharles Jacobs: Science, Religion, Fact & FictionIn an incredible episode packed with unvarnished takes and no punches pulled, Bibi and Sarah talk with international economics authority and financial risk expert, Charles Jacobs. A mathematician who strives always to see things as they are, and not as rendered through bias, Charles is a leading mind on measuring financial risk for international firms using advanced mathematical modeling who's had the honor of speaking before Congress (P.S. It's not as sexy in real life as Tony Stark made it look).In this conversation, we talk about religious extremism in America, the genetic manipulation of plants and animals...
2021-07-061h 44Interesting HumansDavid Schlaefer: Service, Wanderlust & MythologyBibi hosts this episode solo (listen to find out why) and is joined by David Schaelfer, a career international diplomat who has worked in the US State Department for several decades and has lived in several parts of the world including Bucharest, Hong Kong, Iraq, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico, Finland, Tokyo, and Kiev.We talk about incredible chapters from David's life such as his nerve-rattling encounter in Mexico with one of the infamous "narco-Satanico" (Satanic-cannibal) cult members who had been involved in a high profile murder case of an American college student, and how he adopted his daughter from...
2021-06-221h 47Interesting HumansLindsay Seligman: Do It AfraidBibi and Sarah sit with fellow-podcaster and food photography enthusiast, Lindsay Seligman. When she's not at her day-job as a marketing professional, Lindsay is finding exciting and interesting ways to express herself using her skillset and natural talents.In the episode, we talk about unrealistic self-expectations, starting new projects and doing them even when you're filled with fear of the unknown.Episode References:https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/us/coronavirus-fitness-training-former-inmates-jobs-cnnheroes/index.html (Fitness trainer uses his decade behind bars to inspire clients and help former inmates transform their lives)https://www.instagram.com/thebougieweeklypodcast (The Bougie Weekly...
2021-06-081h 20Interesting HumansMira Mistry: Bliss Through MovementOn this episode, Bibi and Sarah are joined by Mira Mistry, an IT business professional turned yoga instructor and movement enthusiast serving her community with free online yoga courses during COVID-19.In this conversation, we talk about growing up the child of immigrants, finding self-identity and rediscovering cultural heritage. We also find time to pick between coffee and peppermint essential oils... You have to listen to understand. It became a whole thing.Episode References:https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/jonathan-bauer-assawoman-bay-saves-life-toddler/ (Hero Jumps Into Maryland Bay to Save Toddler’s Life After Crash Flings Her Car Seat Into the Wa...
2021-05-251h 33Interesting HumansZishan Zubair: Surviving An Unexpected StormWhen the snowstorm hit Texas in early 2021, wiping out power and utilities in communities already grappling with the effects of COVID-19, Zishan and his young family had no choice but to hunker down for the duration of the unexpected challenge.Bibi and Sarah have a truly enlightening conversation with Zishan about what it was like to live through an ordeal a lot of us just got to watch on TV. His sense of calm and perseverance shines through in this episode and teaches us how we might properly handle even the toughest situations.Episode References:https://www...
2021-05-111h 28Interesting HumansBusi Gwiji: The Journey to SelfBibi and Sarah kick off Season 2 with a fantastic conversation with Busi Gwiji, a self-care and mental health advocate in Oakville, ON.In true Interesting Humans fashion, we talk with Busi about her journey, life and experiences as well as what makes self-care and mental health so important, especially now.This conversation is full of knowledge gems and laughs, and the season couldn't have begun any better!Episode References:https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/sport/japan-supercentenarian-olympic-torchbearer-hnk-intl/index.html?utm_term=1615035700378a949bd2faeb0andutm_source=cnn_The+Good+Stuff+03%2F06%2F21andutm_medium=emailandutm_campaign=1615035700380andbt_ee...
2021-04-272h 11Interesting HumansSeason 2 Is Coming On April 27!Did you miss us?Your favorite hosts, Bibi and Sarah are back on April 27!New humans. New stories. New season.
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Interesting HumansSpecial Episode: 2020 WrappedIn this very special episode, Bibi and Sarah make Interesting Humans history by having a recorded conversation without a guest in the mix!Follow your two favorite hosts down memory lane as they unpack the planning, beginnings and making of the podcast. Each episode to date is also examined for the gems they contain.After a truly eventful and unprecedented year - anyone else feel like the word "unprecedented" really blew up in 2020? - it was chicken soup for the soul to look back and see how far we've come.Here's to a kinder 2021, interesting humans!...
2021-01-051h 25Interesting HumansXXX Fraz Iqbal: On the Other Side of FearIn the last episode of 2020, we could not have wished for a more wonderful guest! This week, listen to the conversation that Bibi and Sarah have with Fraz Iqbal, a charmingly unassuming tech professional who's seen a thing or two about life.Since immigrating to Canada from Saudi Arabia as a fresh-eyed college freshman some 12 odd years ago, Fraz has learned to overcome every challenge he's encountered along his journey.Listen to him talk about his Indian heritage, assimilating Canadian culture, overcoming hearing loss as well as a brain tumor with the ease of a natural storyteller. Fraz's...
2020-12-221h 30Interesting HumansJulia Bennett Chan & Caroline Leung: That Takes OvariesOn this episode, Julia and Caroline join Bibi and Sarah for a witty, truthful and thought-provoking conversation that takes us through their lives, journeys, work and the life-altering decisions they've made to get them where they are today.These two proudly Chinese-Canadian women lead with purpose and bring a breath of fresh air to every situation while remaining funny and extremely conversational. This is evident in spades in the incredible podcast they host together, the Not Nice Podcast.The episode covers a wide range of subjects from racism to bowel-movements, and you're just going to have...
2020-12-081h 43Interesting HumansGabe Young: Foot, Spice & Everything NiceGabriel Young is the podcast guest you didn't know you needed, but now that you've got a taste, you're addicted!At 16, this Hollywood native is an abundantly talented model, actor, budding comic and podcast host whose energy is pure magic. On What Do You Mean?, the podcast that he co-hosts with Faith Vu, you can catch Gabe dishing out improvised comedy and unsanctioned advice in a way that only he can.On this episode, we talk about Gabe's childhood, ambitions and how he, like so many other junior high-schoolers, is navigating the new and exciting world...
2020-11-241h 42Interesting HumansJosiah Ojenma: Feeling the BeatOn this episode, Bibi and Sarah talk to Josiah Ojenma, a Canadian music producer and beatmaker on the rise in his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario.Josiah, who works under the name JoeyXY, is the son of Ghanaian immigrants who moved to Canada in search of opportunity. Today, Josiah works as a barber while perfecting his musical craft.In the course of this fun conversation, we talk about Josiah's uncanny ability to spot opportunity and his dedication to putting in the work as he goes after his dreams.Episode References:https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mcdonalds-customer-raises-32k-for-employee-who-paid-for-her-meal/ (Teen...
2020-11-101h 27Interesting HumansNoella Eze: Unbridled, Unparalleled & UndefeatedBibi and Sarah have the time of their lives talking with the incredible Noella Eze in this episode that does not miss a beat from start to finish!Noella takes us on an epic journey spanning several years and topics, holding nothing back in what is a masterclass in perseverance and self-determination, to say the least. From fighting off horrible professors to walking out of a job on day one to several health scares and surviving a third-world armed robbery/kidnapping, you simply cannot make this stuff up!An incredibly interesting human, Noella wears several hats...
2020-10-272h 12Interesting HumansArthur Odeka: Animated EnergyThere is so much laugher on this episode, you'd be well within your rights to catch a bit of FOMO just listening. The energy and positive vibes are palpable in this hilarious but thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Arthur Odeka.Arthur is an incredibly talented artist and animator who has worked on some of your (kids') favorite 3D animated shows, from Paw Patrol to 44 Cats. His journey from trying to suppress his artistic tendencies in favor of more "practical" disciplines (by Nigerian standards) to bursting onto the scene on the Canadian and international animation space is truly inspiring...
2020-10-131h 24Interesting HumansGaurav Pramanik: Unapologetically PositiveOn this episode, Bibi and Sarah have a great conversation with Gaurav Pramanik, an openly-gay man living and working in India. The conversation spans several topics including his childhood, first job and career growth, experience of homophobia in the workplace and his ongoing battle with a rare and obvious form of cancer.Gaurav has many reasons to hide away from the world and not wish to interact, but his outlook on life is quite the opposite - bringing his light and his wonderful nature into every interaction, and this is evident in this conversation.His attitude...
2020-09-291h 28Interesting HumansMichelle Kosoy: Globetrotting Artist Thriving In A Small TownAt 54, Michelle's energy is so alive and rich, you never want to stop talking to her! And what a life she's living!From growing up in Toronto to traveling the world from an early age to school in Europe before returning to Canada, Michelle is a true global citizen, and her experiences have shaped her worldview and broadened her mind in a way very few others can lay claim to. These beautiful influences invariably make their way into her art which she pours herself into.The only thing more important to Michelle than her art, exploring...
2020-09-151h 07Interesting HumansSibel Mufti: Mind Over MatterOn this episode, Bibi and Sarah talk with Sibel Mufti, an inspirational human who has overcome so much personal distress to become the positive, cheery and accomplished person he is today.As a Pakistani boy growing up in Dubai, Sibel could never have imagined the places he would go and the struggles that lay ahead of him. From finding out that he had a rare and serious cancer to battling chronic depression and enduring family woes, Sibel has had to pull himself back from the brink more times than he cares to count.With a dogged...
2020-08-252h 03Interesting HumansNaruro Hassan & Jasmine Amoako-Agyei: Courageous Activism In MotionNaruro Hassan and Jasmine Amokao-Agyei are excellent examples of the strong, driven, intelligent and courageous black woman. In this powerful episode, Bibi and Sarah sit at a virtual roundtable with these two Arizona residents to discuss the incredible times we're living through and what it all means for the civil rights movement in the US.After meeting on their college campus a few times, Naruro and Jasmine almost immediately knew that they had to combine their energy to advocate and drive meaningful change and awareness in the area of Black and African people, and help elevate the conversation.
2020-08-041h 40Interesting HumansHarprit Gill: The Finance Guru With A Heart of GoldFrom community worker to financial advisor, there's a clear theme through all of Harprit Gill's life - Helping people. Today, she puts her impressive knowledge of finance to use supporting people to make better money decisions and helping to create sustainable income and wealth.But before she became the savvy money expert that she is, she had to survive a gauntlet of experiences that would break a person with a weaker will. Rising above her circumstances and exceeding every expectation that was had of her as a child of barely-literate immigrants, and with learning impairments, Harprit Gill is...
2020-07-211h 40Interesting HumansAlyaa Ahmed Younis: The Nubian Social TechpreneurWe could not have chosen a better conversation to have in our first episode back post-COVID19!From Alexandria, Egypt to Niagara, Canada at 14, Alyaa has long been a citizen of the world. Armed with a natural curiosity that's always thirsting for knowledge, she has taken on the world in a way that is uniquely hers.In what is a truly interesting discussion, Bibi and Sarah talk with Alyaa about her Nubian heritage which she champions with her streetwear company, Nubian Narrative, how her family immigrated to Canada, her return to Egypt on vacation which turned into...
2020-07-071h 48Interesting HumansSae Byeon: The Freewheeling AdventurerNOTE: This week's episode almost didn't happen! We were stalled several times by the fire alarm in the building going off repeatedly. The fire department was called and it was a crazy time for everyone. And then an inexplicable humming started and almost had us throwing in the towel. Fun times! But technical and situational issues regardless, we're glad we were able to make this episode happen!Our guest on this week's episode has a name that's an absolutely fantastic conversation starter - Byeon Sae. Yup, it's pronounced just like you thought it was. And that's just the beginning...
2020-04-2151 minInteresting HumansBrayden Laflamme: Transitioned Into HappinessOur guest on this episode began life as Michelle Laflamme, but is now proudly Brayden, an amazing transgender advocate who inspires with his words and actions.During the course of this episode, Bibi and Sarah cover quite a few topics with Brayden, from what it was like to grow up as a boy who was identified by everyone else as a girl, the journey to accepting the possibility of changing gender, and how adjusting to a new reality has worked out so far.Brayden also offers lots of advice and tips on how to stay positive...
2020-04-071h 02Interesting HumansJames Milonas: No Blandness AllowedTroubled childhood? Check. Underage drug use? Check. Homeless phase? Check. These are just a few of the things from James Milonas's life that might make it seem like he was destined for a very different life than the one he leads today.On this episode however, we're up in sunny Mt. Pleasant, Toronto to talk with the fashion-forward real estate rockstar who's building his life deliberately around his vision for himself and no one else's. James takes no prisoners, whether it's about his fashion sense, sexuality or quest for success.Bibi and Sarah dive into several...
2020-03-2453 minInteresting HumansJessica Gorlicky: A Forcefield of Passionate CreativityFrom sickly, nervous kid to one of the most energetic and in-demand performers in the fine art scene in Canada, Toronto-based artist, Jessica Gorlicky is a triumph of sheer willpower and unrestrained love for life.Bibi and Sarah enter her artistic magical wonderland in Toronto and have what is easily one of the most fun conversations of the podcast thus far. We touch on everything from touring and painting across Canada with the Olympic Touch Relay in 2010, to her mastery of several languages and how her background in sports has shaped her uncompromising work ethic.A...
2020-03-101h 24Interesting HumansChristine Awad: A Ravenous Mental AppetiteMulti-skilled, multi-talented Christine Awad sits with Bibi and Sarah to talk about how she manages to pursue her varied interests while staying focused on the things that matter.Just like Maria from the iconic musical, Christine makes you ask, "How do you pin a wave upon the sand?" Tech professional, fitness and nutrition coach, environmental advocate, athlete. These are just a few of the titles that apply to our guest.With an unquenchable thirst for learning and self-development, Christine is a real life example of what is possible when you allow yourself think you can do...
2020-02-251h 00Interesting HumansCherry Mayers: A Study In Fearless AuthenticityOvercoming childhood bullying and constant transplantation, this episode's interesting human has come a long way from being the child with an uncertain future to become the self-assured, unapologetic force of nature that she is today.In this episode, Bibi and Sarah chop it up with Cherry Mayers in Mississauga about her drive, entrepreneurial spirit and worldview. We also journey through some deeply personal subjects like family, divorce, finding new love, growth and helping others find the courage to live authentically.With a large and growing social media following, Cherry uses her platform to spread positivity and...
2020-02-111h 22Interesting HumansSuzette "Shar J" Jeffers Smith: The Towering Warrior-ArtistJoin Bibi and Sarah in Oakville, ON, as they sit down with Suzette, a no-nonsense fast-rising local artist, model and feminist whose personal victories over several challenges fuel her drive to help others who might still be suffering in silence.From overcoming suicidal depression, to refusing to back down from "sensitive" conversations about her ordeal with weight, to coming back from multiple accidents and medical nightmares, Suzette's outlook on life is a masterclass in positivity.Episode references available on our website.
2020-01-281h 11Interesting HumansWelcome to Interesting Humans! - Official TrailerHave you ever wondered whether you might feel more connected to them if you understood a bit more of what makes them who they are? Their experiences. Their stories. Their lives.Humans, it turns out, are generally more interesting than they might appear at first glance.Find and subscribe to Interesting Humans everywhere you find podcasts. New episode out every other Tuesday, starting January 28, 2020!
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