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Leadership Podcasts
Farrah Khan, Mayor of Irvine, CA
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed sit down with Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan, the first woman of color and Muslim to serve as a mayor of a large city in the United States. We speak to the mayor about overcoming adversity, powerful role models in underserved communities, and the importance of representation of minority groups.
Rishika Advani, Emmy-winning Hollywood producer
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed have a conversation with Rishika Advani, discussing her rise in a non-traditional film industry, and discuss parental expectations, pursuing individual dreams, and implementing culture into her work.
Gareth Shanthikumar, Health and Wellness Influencer, Perth, Australia
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed interview Gareth Shanthikumar, a health and wellness advocate and a Ted Talk speaker, and they discuss his establishment of MAN UP, a men's health organization dedicated to engaging young boys in conversations about the significance of expressing their feelings and opening up emotionally.
Shilpa Shah, Co-Founder of Cuyana
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed converse with Shilpa Shah, who co-founded Cuyana, a modern luxury apparel and accessories brand which has become a favorite among celebrities like Jessica Alba, Ayesha Curry, etc. They discuss finding fulfillment, living with passion, an achieving success in all areas of endeavor.
Pra Chandrasoma, General Counsel and VP and BENlabs
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed discuss experiences growing up, straddling the South Asian and American identities, and eventually becoming a leader at BENlabs, Bill Gates' AI-driven advertising agency and company.
Faiyaz Hussain, Attorney, Litigator, and Social Justice Advocate
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed sit down with Faiyaz Hussain, a seasoned and accomplished corporate attorney and litigator with extensive experience in global transactional matters, and investigations into white-collar crime and corruption. He has held senior positions at pharmaceutical companies like Abbott Labs and Baxter Healthcare.
Simi Shah, Founder of South Asian Trailblazers
Malini Pradhan and Reza Mohammed interview Simi Shah, founder of an award-winning media platform showcasing influential South Asians. Her platform runs high-impact community events to bring together South Asian leaders all over the world, and looks to amplify leaders for global organizations sourcing talent.
Healthcare Podcasts
Episode 1: Welcome to Medicine Minute!
In this introductory episode of Medicine Minute, hosts Sapna Pradhan and Katie Baker introduce their mission to make medical topics accessible, engaging, and easy to understand through expert interviews, myth-busting segments, and student-focused discussions.
Episode 2: The Future of Compassionate Care with Lucy Liu, student at UC Berkeley, CA
Sapna and Katie sit down with Lucy Liu, a pre-med student at the University of California, Berkeley, who is charting her own thoughtful path toward a future in surgery. With hands-on experience volunteering in emergency rooms and surgical centers—and currently shadowing multiple surgeons—Lucy shares how these moments have helped shape her passion for medicine, even as she continues to define it. Lucy, Sapna, and Katie talk about what life is really like as a college pre-med, how Lucy stays grounded while navigating academic pressures, and what it means to pursue a field as intense as surgery while still prioritizing empathy and human connection. Lucy opens up about the influence of mentorship, the importance of truly listening to patients, and how she hopes to change the patient-doctor relationship in the future.
Episode 3: Myth Minute: Cracking the Truth about Knuckles and Arthritis
Join Sapna Pradhan and Katie Baker in their first ever Myth Minute as debunk the common myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Drawing on expert insights from rheumatologists, medical research, and even a 60-year self-experiment, they explain what really causes arthritis and why knuckle cracking isn’t one of them. They explore how the popping sound happens, why the habit persists, and what minor risks—if any—come from frequent cracking. Sapna and Katie also discuss the psychological reasons behind the habit and offer tips for healthier alternatives. This episode of Medicine Minute brings clarity to a widespread misconception with science-backed facts and real-life context.
Sapna Pradhan and Katie Baker converse with Dr Valerie Huang, a resident who is navigating through one of the most demanding fields in medicine. Topics discussed include how to balance intense responsibilities with personal well-being, the critical role of mentorship, and the lessons learned fom patient care that go beyond textbooks.
Episode 5: How one Fake Study Shook the World
Sapna and Katie take on one of the most controversial and enduring myths in modern medicine: the belief that vaccines cause autism. Tracing the story back to a now-retracted 1998 study, they examine how a small, fraudulent paper by Andrew Wakefield spiraled into global fear, influenced parenting choices, and fueled vaccine hesitancy. Along the way, they break down why the myth took hold, from the timing of early autism symptoms to the power of media narratives, and share the overwhelming scientific evidence showing no link between vaccines and autism. Together, Sapna and Katie highlight what research actually tells us about autism’s roots, the real risks of undervaccination, and how trust, empathy, and clear communication can help communities move beyond misinformation.