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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
The Future of Compassionate Care with Lucy Liu, student at UC Berkeley, CA
Sapna Pradhan and Katie Baker sit down with Lucy Liu, a pre-medicine student at the University of California, Berkeley, who is charting her own thoughtful path toward a future in healthcare.
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.