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Leadership Podcasts

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Inside the Heart: A Conversation with Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Valerie Huang, MD, University of Southern California, CA

    

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.

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