<![CDATA[ACHiEVE]]>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:58:34 +0000Captivate.fmagiri@everestpe.com (Aseem Giri)https://artwork.captivate.fm/04b31bc0-22b1-4268-9684-2decef592871/achieve-3000x3000.jpgACHiEVEAseem Giriagiri@everestpe.comAseem GiriWe are a podcast celebrating people who have overcome obstacles, faced adversity and accomplished their goals. Feel encouraged, empowered and inspired. Through interviews, our guests share their experiences and their ultimate success in attaining what they set out to ACHiEVE. Learn more at https://achievepodcast.com/.https://achievepodcast.comnoepisodicACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Beau BreslinACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Beau BreslinThis podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.site <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis.

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]]>2ac10ae1-8e15-4658-93a2-a35a157b7d3fThu, 29 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -070057:24nofull15This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.siteAseem GiriACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Alison FlowersACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Alison FlowersThis podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.site <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis.

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]]>82332e93-6b1b-4a25-85e4-d5c78789644bThu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -070001:09:23nofull14This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.siteAseem GiriACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Jeff GomezACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Jeff GomezThis podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.site <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis.

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]]>42011da8-7b13-4f4c-9a64-b94af7d4c245Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -070001:06:21nofull13This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.siteAseem GiriACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Tiffany ManuelACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Tiffany ManuelThis podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.site <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis.

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]]>2284cdf5-43ca-4118-a828-255efc45a242Thu, 01 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -070054:03nofull12This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.siteAseem GiriACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Jens LarsenACHiEVE Presents STORY MATTERS with Aseem Giri and Josh Gryniewicz: Jens LarsenThis podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis.&nbsp; https://storymatters.site <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. 

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]]>d569ee95-a264-4ce9-af25-f451a79e891fThu, 24 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -070001:06:47nofull11This podcast is about why story actually does matter. It focuses on the use of story for social change and the power of narrative to shape culture, especially during times of crisis. https://storymatters.siteAseem GiriDavid Taylor-KlausDavid Taylor-KlausHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>26d0a6df-9a5f-4711-8011-ba8a2f2b5823Thu, 27 May 2021 06:00:00 -070001:00:46nofull152David Taylor-Klaus was born in the Mid-Atlantic and studied psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Shortly after graduating. he co-founded a digital consulting agency called Digital Positions. Inspired by his personal experiences, he pivoted to become a coach. David's focus is in helping successful executives attain personal fulfilment, particularly by focusing on their families. In addition to launching his own coaching platform, David also mentors other coaches. He is also the host of a podcast Mindset Mondays and is an active public speaker.Aseem GiriMarc ChampagneMarc ChampagneHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>11ea1620-e48b-498c-a4ee-b2ed27439d40Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 -070056:17nofull151Marc Champagne was born and raised in Canada, where he currently resides. He began his career doing marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, working his way up to being a Brand Manager focusing on respiratory products in one company and mental health products in another. He then pivoted to becoming an entrepreneur launching Kyo, a digital journaling app. He continues to advise wellness businesses and journaling-enabling startups. He is the host of a top 50 podcast called Behind the Human and will be releasing a book entitled Personal Socrates later this year.Aseem GiriDeb CroweDeb CroweHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>d85ce4ab-f8c5-4dfc-8018-e4ce7dee6b52Thu, 13 May 2021 06:00:00 -070049:15nofull150Deb Crowe was born and raised in Canada, where she remains today. She spent the bulk of her career as a medical case manager focusing on neurotrauma. She shifted about ten years ago, to focus on heart-centered executive coaching. She teaches yoga in a geriatric setting and is the host of her own podcast called The Heart-Centered Leadership Podcast.Aseem GiriJeff HittnerJeff HittnerHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>92fca236-f94f-4383-8fa1-e73f24db8137Thu, 06 May 2021 06:00:00 -070054:47nofull149Jeff Hittner was born and raised in the NY area. He became an elite gymnast devoting years to the sport. He attended the College of William and Mary. After studying in Spain, he came back to the US and worked at IBM for about six years. From there he pivoted to a number of strategic leadership and advisory roles. In the process he became a member of the Bard Faculty as a Leadership Professor for their MBA program. In the last four years, Jeff pivoted again, launching Project X, a social venture with a mission to help students, professionals and organizations (re)discover and activate their purpose through transformative experiences. He currently resides in Valencia, Spain.Aseem GiriJustin RossiJustin RossiHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>7a88430a-a4b4-432f-8996-d75613d24919Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -070048:55nofull148Justin Rossi was born in New York City to a family with four children and grew up in New Jersey and Florida. He attended Harvard College where he graduated with a degree in History. He developed an interest in medicine and attended the University of Florida. His concentration is in neuropsychiatry and he is currently based at the University of California, San Francisco. His area of interest is in noninvasive neuromodulation to treat psychiatric disorders.Aseem GiriAmy KopelanAmy KopelanHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>0d1feb3d-45f0-48a7-b090-6be94ac5c131Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -070001:07:37nofull147Amy Kopelan was born and raised in New York and developed an interest in the world of television production. She studied at Boston University and started working for ABC after graduating. Over her extensive career there she would become a Founding Producer of the Good Morning America show, eventually spending nine years with it. After a few other roles within ABC, she departed to start her own company. She now runs Bedlam Entertainment, a media training, presentation coaching and conference strategy company whose clients include CEOs and senior leaders. She is also co-author of the book "I Didn't See it Coming".Aseem GiriElia GourgourisElia GourgourisHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>8a6b492f-8cb0-4583-b8be-68b924209a27Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -070056:11nofull146Elia Gourgouris was born in Athens, Greece. He was branded a happy baby since birth. An avid competitive swimmer, Elia migrated to Los Angeles to avail himself of the best training centers in the world at the age of 11. He attended UCLA for his undergrad and earned a doctorate in psychology there as well. He re-located to Boulder, CO and established a thriving therapy practice. When he faced a personal health crisis, he pivoted to touch more people’s lives. He has become an executive coach advising Fortune 100 companies, a worldwide speaker and published author.Aseem GiriAndy RiemerAndy RiemerHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>747f463e-7707-4acf-abb5-48eaf782d5cbThu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -070059:21nofull145Andy Riemer was born in Boulder, CO, but grew up mostly in the DC Metro area. He grew up home schooled until high school. An avid soccer player, he was drafted by the LA Galaxy and loaned to a professional soccer club in Germany. An injury kept him from pursuing a career in sports. Based on personal experience, Andy gravitated towards psychology. He earned his undergrad degree at Georgetown University. He spent some time working in education analytics, including as a Survey Analyst at magazine Education Week and at education company Classroom Champions, which pairs Olympians with underserved K-8 populations for mentoring. After earning a Master's in Education from Harvard, Andy has dabbled in entertainment, working for Netflix and CAA in analytics and social impact, respectively. He is Board Chair for Teenline, a nonprofit mental health hotline for youth.Aseem GiriRicardo MazalRicardo MazalRicardo Mazal was born and raised&nbsp;in Mexico City, the descendant of Sephardic Jews of Greek and Turkish origin.&nbsp;Ricardo did not attend art school; rather, he studied industrial design and became one of its leading proponents with a practice in Mexico City.&nbsp;In the 80s after an economic downturn in Mexico, Ricardo migrated to Barcelona to explore the practice of art.&nbsp;Ricardo has developed a practice of starting with photography as the basis for his paintings.&nbsp;The significance of location and its intersection with spirituality are key cornerstones of his work.&nbsp;Ricardo draws a lot of inspiration from music in his painting technique, describing himself as a composer while he creates on a canvas.&nbsp;Migrating to New York in the early 90s, he now splits his time between the City and Santa Fe, New Mexico. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Ricardo Mazal was born and raised in Mexico City, the descendant of Sephardic Jews of Greek and Turkish origin. Ricardo did not attend art school; rather, he studied industrial design and became one of its leading proponents with a practice in Mexico City. In the 80s after an economic downturn in Mexico, Ricardo migrated to Barcelona to explore the practice of art. Ricardo has developed a practice of starting with photography as the basis for his paintings. The significance of location and its intersection with spirituality are key cornerstones of his work. Ricardo draws a lot of inspiration from music in his painting technique, describing himself as a composer while he creates on a canvas. Migrating to New York in the early 90s, he now splits his time between the City and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

]]>243edf3e-940c-4782-9660-fa3655231f53Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -070001:30:29nofull144Ricardo Mazal was born and raised in Mexico City, the descendant of Sephardic Jews of Greek and Turkish origin. Ricardo did not attend art school; rather, he studied industrial design and became one of its leading proponents with a practice in Mexico City. In the 80s after an economic downturn in Mexico, Ricardo migrated to Barcelona to explore the practice of art. Ricardo has developed a practice of starting with photography as the basis for his paintings. The significance of location and its intersection with spirituality are key cornerstones of his work. Ricardo draws a lot of inspiration from music in his painting technique, describing himself as a composer while he creates on a canvas. Migrating to New York in the early 90s, he now splits his time between the City and Santa Fe, New Mexico.Aseem GiriMary HumistonMary HumistonHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>9678465d-c084-4191-a87b-a7708bf5eeaeThu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -070047:08nofull143Mary Humiston was born and raised in upstate New York. She developed an interest in psychology during her undergrad years and opted to do a Master’s in Business Psychology coupled with an MBA. She began working at General Electric and would spend seven years there. She ultimately landed in human resources. From GE she moved to retailer GAP and helped them establish systems. She then worked for a SoftBank-backed startup. After it was sold, she returned to an industrial giant and worked for Honeywell in Europe as well as Applied Materials, before becoming Chief Human Resources Officer at Rolls-Royce. In addition to now serving as a Senior Advisor for Accenture she has launched Modern Career, a purveyor of HR insights to executives.Aseem GiriChristos VayenasChristos VayenasChristos Vayenas was born and raised in Southern New Hampshire.&nbsp;He was drawn to music from young and felt a particular pull towards the piano, which he taught himself how to play.&nbsp;For undergrad he studied Psychology and Eastern Religions.&nbsp;Finding the alignment between music and meditation, Christos devoted himself to becoming a composer and improviser.&nbsp;He has combined his passion for music with an entrepreneurial spirit, launching several businesses in support of musicians,&nbsp;including The Autumn Salon and Groupmuse. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Christos Vayenas was born and raised in Southern New Hampshire. He was drawn to music from young and felt a particular pull towards the piano, which he taught himself how to play. For undergrad he studied Psychology and Eastern Religions. Finding the alignment between music and meditation, Christos devoted himself to becoming a composer and improviser. He has combined his passion for music with an entrepreneurial spirit, launching several businesses in support of musicians, including The Autumn Salon and Groupmuse.

]]>ec9ec366-8ead-4ad6-8af5-9082474b3796Thu, 18 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -070058:06nofull142Christos Vayenas was born and raised in Southern New Hampshire. He was drawn to music from young and felt a particular pull towards the piano, which he taught himself how to play. For undergrad he studied Psychology and Eastern Religions. Finding the alignment between music and meditation, Christos devoted himself to becoming a composer and improviser. He has combined his passion for music with an entrepreneurial spirit, launching several businesses in support of musicians, including The Autumn Salon and Groupmuse.Aseem GiriRebecca WarfieldRebecca WarfieldHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>39464ae2-ced1-47d6-a818-6307765ffedcThu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -070058:10nofull141Rebecca Warfield was born and raised in Montana. She exhibited an entrepreneurial spirit since young, launching innovative businesses from her school days. She studied TV and Film in college. Having spent some time in CA, she returned and developed a career in live event production and artist management. During that time she worked with Dick Clark Productions and spent time on the Golden Globes, the American Music Awards and the Miss Universe Organization. On the talent management side, Rebecca launched her own platform called The Chicane Group. She has worked with Aerosmith and specifically, Steven Tyler, as well as Julian Lennon.Aseem GiriKris O'DowdKris O'DowdHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>0fa4d959-60c2-446d-952b-645c2c112c92Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -070052:53nofull140Kristofer O'Dowd was born and mostly raised in Arizona. Being a naturally large child with strong athletic ability, Kris was very active in sports. He played three sports throughout the year, but was really fond of basketball. After breaking his ankle in eighth grade, he re-evaluated his priorities and opted for football during high school. His success there got him a scholarship to play at the University of Southern California under Pete Carroll. He was the first Freshman to start at Center in the history of the team. He suffered some knee injuries, but powered through it. There was tremendous buzz during the NFL draft for him. He was in the top ten in each of his performance categories. Unfortunately, his knee injuries were stage three arthritic, precluding his ability to pass a medical, despite his attempts to try all available therapies. He has had to pivot his career and has since become a successful businessman, including spending a number of years in Dubai.Aseem GiriTaisha TealTaisha TealHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>1a6b3dbd-8559-444a-8fcf-ba1a6bdd6894Thu, 25 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -070045:28nofull139Taisha Teal was born and raised in Vancouver. She comes from an artistic family and pursued art as her passion. Stemming from a desire to address some adolescent trauma, Taisha relied on art therapy. She found it so meaningful to her that she has dedicated her life to the use of art therapy as a healing modality for others. She studied psychology at university and in lieu of focusing on talk therapy, she has been working in a clinical setting for a number of years leading art therapy sessions for teens. She also thrives in her own artistic practice. In addition, her family founded Art Vancouver, an art fair based in its namesake city. She is also involved in her family's art gallery.Aseem GiriBrad BruceBrad BruceHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>43e0c9fb-c38b-4cb4-a7e6-e1f9a7583e93Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -070057:56nofull138Bradley Bruce was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He was brought up in a challenging environment, having to grapple with his father's alcoholism until the age of 10 or 12, when his father became sober. Unfortunately, this had a lasting effect on Brad as he fell victim to the cycle of substance abuse as a young adult. Thanks to a teacher who showed exceptional concern, Brad was paired with a mentor who had a highly successful career in finance. Brad was saved when he emulated his mentor's footsteps, went through recovery and launched a career in sales. He had a daughter after several years, but instability arrived once again when he lost his second daughter at childbirth. Brad migrated to Vancouver then, yet struggled, ultimately reaching the lowest point of his life. This woke him up to strive for a better path. Since then he has built a successful sales and capital raising business. This has led to additional entrepreneurial endeavors; he most recently launched Warrior Mind Capital, a real estate and technology private equity investment fund.Aseem GiriAlex AlvaradoAlex AlvaradoHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>d3f2e3ec-689a-4a97-845d-b0ffe9a614bdThu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -070042:41nofull137Alex Alvarado was born and raised in Seattle, WA. He hails from a family of educators and is also the eldest of five children. He was home schooled growing up and moved to California to attend Stanford. Alex graduated in Economics and Public Policy. After dabbling in government, private equity and a startup, he opted to join Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm. He focused on healthcare, including time with the Kaiser Family Foundation, Jiff and Castlight. It sparked his desire to address healthcare problems from the private sector which he coupled with a strong personal passion motivated by experiences in his life to found Daybreak Health. Daybreak is an online platform for teen mental health, including de-stigmatization via educational seminars for all constituents in the conversation - teens, parents and educators, with a core focus on offering counseling for teens with licensed therapists.Aseem GiriJ. Galen BuckwalterJ. Galen BuckwalterHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>c5eae7b8-a3af-4272-b31a-4552a4335eeeThu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -070057:30nofull136J. Galen Buckwalter was born and raised near Lancaster, Pennsylvania as a part of the Mennonite community known as Pennsylvania Dutch. Slightly before his 17th birthday, Galen met with an unfortunate diving accident that has required him to rely on a wheelchair for mobility ever since. As he describes it, "it enabled him to focus exclusively on the world of his mind". He completed an undergraduate degree near Erie, PA and then came to Los Angeles to complete a doctorate in psychology. After engaging in research with USC, Galen partnered with Neil Clark Warren to become the founding chief science officer of eHarmony. He was there for seven or eight years and ultimately left to head back to USC, joining their Institute for Creative Technologies. From there he became involved with a handful of startups. Most recently, in addition to a number of advising roles, he is the Co-Founder and CEO of psyML, a company focused on applying psychometric models to big data sets at scale.Aseem GiriRavi SharmaRavi SharmaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>de35addf-5873-43f2-a6f0-55f4282650bbThu, 28 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -070052:22nofull135Ravi Sharma was raised in Southern CA and became drawn towards entrepreneurship, opting to study it at USC. While there he attempted a few startups. He also showed interest in finance and ended up joining Bank of America on the trading floor working in mortgage-backed securities. He transitioned after the global financial crisis of 2008. Ravi has since started and exited three businesses, while dabbling in asset management. He was simultaneously juggling a family mental health crisis when his mom fell into a deep depression which was exacerbated when a close friend took his life. These fueled his desire to launch Ootify, a mental health platform geared towards college students with a focus on matching them with peer or therapist support.Aseem GiriHala TahaHala TahaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>f17e6abe-ce00-4f07-93c9-7af81735c5b9Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -070048:00nofull134Hala Taha was born and raised in New Jersey, showing a strong entrepreneurial spirit from young, standing out amongst her predominantly physician family. Continuously blazing her own path, she was one of the few women to attend the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She maintained her strong interest in entertainment and her passion for music by working as an unpaid intern at Hot 97 for about two years. After that she learned how to develop websites which led to her launching the Sorority of Hip-Hop where she would eventually manage 50 female bloggers. She has been involved with two pilots at MTV, including one show that was filmed extensively, but ultimately did not get picked up. She completed her MBA next while simultaneously working at Hewlett Packard, where she would stay for five years. From there, she left to work at Disney and to launch her podcast called Young & Profiting. She recently was on the cover of Podcast Magazine.Aseem GiriSky MeltzerSky MeltzerHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>cb2a0667-1220-422b-9bb5-f03bbc5305d6Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -070039:45nofull133Sky Meltzer was born and mostly raised in San Diego, save a few years which formed his earliest memories spent in Colombia. He studied Economics at Stanford University and started his career in investment banking. He joined a startup after two years. Having grown up in a household that embraced yoga, Sky began the practice as a stress reduction technique. When his startup closed he took a yoga teacher training program at YogaWorks where he met his wife. He then took a position with MGM in its International DVD division. From there he took a position as VP of Marketing and Business Development at YogaWorks after it had been acquired by a private equity firm. After that experience, he became CEO of Manduka, participating in a buyout from the founder. During his 13 years there he increased the business multi-fold, going from five employees to 80. Most recently Sky launched WellSet, a centralized platform to find and book wellness practitioners.Aseem GiriPaul OrlandoPaul OrlandoHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>81fbbd59-8980-4cc1-8db8-8caa75bdb7b6Thu, 07 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -070001:03:40nofull132Paul Orlando was born and raised in upstate NY, near Rochester. He attended Cornell University where he majored in History and studied Mandarin Chinese, leading to fluency after a study abroad program in China. He started a corporate career in telecommunications and then moved to consulting after getting his MBA at Columbia. He migrated to Hong Kong for a few years and ran a startup accelerator program there. He currently is a professor at USC and runs their Accelerator program. He has also been a published author with articles in The Wall Street Journal, The NY Times, Forbes and TechCrunch. He also hosts a blog entitled "Unintended Consequences".Aseem GiriSharon DemattiaSharon DemattiaHosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

]]>39a770f2-91df-4ba7-a4f6-7316a40968e2Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070001:30:51nofull131Sharon Demattia was born and raised in Southern CA. A frequenter of the outdoors and avid participant in athletic activities during her youth, Sharon developed a passion for skiing. Upon finishing high school she moved to Mammoth for a decade to ski and teach children skiing. Sharon then earned bachelor's and master's degrees in the life sciences while conducting lab research and starting a family. She resided in Reno, NV and then made her way back to CA. In the process, she began engaging more and more in the artistic pursuits that have been her lifelong passion. She has done large scale sculptural installations at Burning Man and a global project aiding people in expressing their identity through art that has included over 6,000 participants called "Human Innerface".Aseem GiriTom KeresztiTom KeresztiHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>6daf1a77-0d4c-4975-99e0-294a395e728bMon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070001:02:54nofull130Tom Kereszti was born in Hungary and migrated to the US when young, learning English for the first time late in elementary school. He studied engineering, following in his father’s footsteps, and joined consumer products juggernaut Colgate Palmolive. He earned an MBA while working. Once the Iron Curtain came down, Tom was selected to run the Company’s operations in Hungary. That led to other overseas assignments in Prague, Amsterdam and Mexico City. He recently published a book entitled “C-Suite and Beyond” that highlights his various experiences and shares his insight honed over years building and turning around businesses.Aseem GiriMarina KolaricMarina KolaricHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>74cceefe-bfff-4849-9310-14e42a3fc500Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070001:00:17nofull129Marina Kolaric was born in present day Serbia, during a time when it was still Yugoslavia. She experienced the breakout of war in the early 1990s, impacting her time as an adolescent. She eventually studied psychology in Serbia and specialized in conflict resolution in war torn regions. She joined a non-governmental organization while studying. On a trip to Hawaii, she decided to study for her Master's in communication at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, focusing again on conflict resolution. After a short stint in DC, she settled in Southern CA and worked in both wellness and in brand management for leaders in the fitness and health space. She made a dramatic shift in her life focus, borne of personal experience, to become a counselor and mindfulness coach focusing on rehab. She has spent time in Thailand and has now settled in Bali.Aseem GiriChris JeanChris JeanHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>4491e44a-cc1a-4c2a-90ed-2accdb25abecMon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070059:39nofull128Chris Jean was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. He developed a fondness for literature, theater and the power of storytelling while young. He studied at Ithaca College, earning a dual degree in Cinema and Photography and English Literature. From there he moved to LA and began his career in production with a few different companies. He worked his way up the corporate ladder, benefitting from attrition. In once such case, he was able to helm the company he was working for, called Autonomy, and was able to rescue them from insolvency. He then worked at Fox for a few years, eventually following a number of producers who left for ITV. He was at ITV for six years where he Executive Produced, Directed and Wrote the Emmy-nominated show America Now. Roughly six years ago he launched his own production company called Bon Accord Picture Company.Aseem GiriHany SyedHany SyedHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>f00ef120-76a1-4088-a279-3c4367936e84Thu, 17 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070046:24nofull127Hany Syed was born in Saudi Arabia to parents of South Asian origin. He migrated as a child with his family to the US at the age of two. Growing up in Southern California, he became an avid athlete and sports fan, engaging in baseball, football and basketball from young. He studied History at UC Berkeley and began a career in investment banking and then joined a few startups. He then earned his MBA from a joint UC Berkeley Haas Business School / Columbia University Business School program where he spent a year at each. He then made his way to Dubai in a principal-investing role. His focus was on social infrastructure sectors, with a particular emphasis on education. He recently launched Athleta Ed, a company focused on using sports examples to drive learning outcomes for traditional university accredited classes and industry validated certificate courses.Aseem GiriDenise Love HewettDenise Love HewettHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>3463b894-07d9-4700-8862-976e0512e463Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070001:02:03nofull126Denise Love Hewett developed a passion while young for film that has been a guiding light for her throughout her career. She combined this with an interest in fashion and interned with fashion magazines and as a costume designer for various shows and films, including Ugly Betty with ABC and Sex and the City 2. She crafted her own major at NYU called "Clothing as Culture". Post graduation, she worked in live event management and spent nearly two years at Viacom as a Segment Producer. Roughly five years ago, Denise launched Scriptd, a marketplace for scripts promoting democratization while streamlining the process of acquiring scripts. She is also host of the podcast "Do the Work".Aseem GiriJoann KlonowskiJoann KlonowskiHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>9b3538a7-b4f4-4e85-a278-1bc232a7eaf1Thu, 10 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070052:06nofull125Joann Klonowski was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. She began her career in finance and through a referral by a friend, worked in the accounting department of the PGA Championships when it was hosted in Detroit and Cleveland. That launched a luminous career in sports and sports team management. She has worked with such franchises as the Cleveland Indians, the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Galaxy. She has established records in ticket sales for leading events such as the 1994 World Cup, and the 1999 Women's World Cup. She was also Vice President for the Special Olympics hosted in Los Angeles in 2015. She now teaches and does business development for Quint Events which arranges premier sports and entertainment experiences at such events as the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby and Formula One.Aseem GiriBarbara LigetiBarbara LigetiHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>f9704a09-d7f1-4d4d-b644-9c1b29d28f3aMon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070050:52nofull124Barbara Ligeti was born and raised in NY. She developed a fondness for dance at a young age. She attended Columbia University and entered the world of live performance and film production early in her career. She has always been drawn to wellness modalities, including adopting pilates, yoga and meditation practices. She launched a career as a book coach, assisting clients in getting their works published. She has also been a producer of a number of one-man shows. A partner and her launched a writing program called Shift Poetry, designed to support wellness through the process of writing. They recently released their second book called "Poetry Without Pants: Written When Nobody's Looking".Aseem GiriAllison SamonAllison SamonHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>51381de6-2668-4f67-9926-a27cd1f782a1Thu, 03 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -070053:30nofull123Allison Samon was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised on the Jersey Shore. She developed a love for television when young and made that a career ambition through college and in launching her career. She started as a Production Coordinator and worked her way up to being Second Assistant Director on some of the most popular soap operas in the US. In the process she moved to Los Angeles. She had been grappling with lifelong chronic pain that reached such an intolerable level that she was not able to climb stairs. She finally began exploring managing her nutrition better and found this to be the right solution. She left her career in production and is now a Nutrition Coach, bringing the wisdom which helped her to others who are suffering with similar symptoms.Aseem GiriKai MildenbergerKai MildenbergerHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>86ed3853-e0f4-46fe-a885-ac007c21f3d0Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070001:08:00nofull122Kai Mildenberger was born and raised in northwest Germany near the border with the Netherlands. He developed a passion for technology while young and migrated to the US to study for his bachelor's degree. He launched a software and ERP implementation business shortly after graduating, which he ultimately sold to Computer Associates. After leaving them, over the next several years, Kai was involved in a series of start-ups, leading various technology teams at the most senior level. Most recently, he has become Co-Founder of psyML, applying a psychometric analytical framework to big data sets and utilizing machine learning and AI to enhance the human experience.Aseem GiriNeil PatelNeil PatelHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>ed3f2573-805a-44bc-a1e1-956cab72fcb1Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070050:11nofull121Neil Patel was born and raised in Leicester, UK, where he gained crucial experience as an entrepreneur while young, working in his family's business. He moved from there into real estate, establishing one of the most successful offices in the region. At 25, he launched his own real estate business and used that as a launching pad to introduce technology into the property purchasing process, creating One Move Technologies. He migrated to Canada shortly thereafter and launched a company helping businesses create videos to support their marketing efforts. He moved from there into 3-D printing of furniture. That interest in design led him to start Kabuni, which he has now pivoted into a virtual reality platform that will launch in 2021.Aseem GiriAlex AzziAlex AzziHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>e07bb574-17ef-4534-ab95-ed6c7a7e61c2Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070046:56nofull120Alex Azzi was born in Lebanon and left at the age of six for New Zealand to escape the war that had broken out in 1986. He was mostly raised in New Zealand, with a few years in Qatar, before returning to New Zealand for his university studies. He then lived in a number of regions in the world, finally settling in Dubai, which he now calls home. Alex was drawn to marketing from young, particularly in digital marketing. This interest grew alongside a passion for health optimization, also known as biohacking. He launched an agency in Dubai focused on companies in that space and has actively pursued opportunities in biohacking, including a strong focus in the uses of virtual reality.Aseem GiriSundaram TagoreSundaram TagoreHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>e4a7e4d5-ca98-4ef9-9e7e-4a30ea127e28Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070001:03:50nofull119Sundaram Tagore comes from the most prominent Indian family in the arts for their awe-inspiring contribution to the sub-continent's culture, including Nobel-prize winning writer Rabindranath Tagore. Sundaram grew up in a home that mirrored the salons of Europe, where artists and intellectuals of all forms would drop in at his family house in Calcutta for an open-invitation lunch. He migrated to Canada in his late teens and made his way to the US, where he would eventually study. He landed in New York post-undergrad and leveraged his passion for art history into roles working with galleries. He spent a year in Venice establishing one of the most popular exhibits for their Biennale. Subsequent to that, he went to Oxford to pursue his doctoral studies. Sundaram opened a gallery in NY roughly two decades ago with a theme of cross-cultural representation. It has expanded to multiple locations and a global footprint. His personal artistic expression remains documentary film-making; his most recent endeavor called Tiger City celebrates architect Louis Kahn's last contribution to humanity.Aseem GiriAparajita JeediguntaAparajita JeediguntaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>4ce82caa-67ad-428a-b790-b63c27526ef6Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070001:41:27nofull118Aparajita Jeedigunta was born in a small town along the Southeastern Indian coast and grew up in Hyderabad. She migrated to the US at the age of 14, settling in Michigan. She started her undergrad as pre-med, but due to a traumatic brain injury, she opted to study psychology after researching her condition extensively. While pursuing graduate studies for her Master's and doctorate in psychology, she unfortunately suffered another traumatic brain injury. She recovered once more and engaged in extensive academic research and teaching. Recently, she has become a vocal advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.Aseem GiriAkshay GuptaAkshay GuptaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>d0ac6588-8b40-4c98-b561-46f3c5bd403bThu, 12 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070055:38nofull117Akshay Gupta was born in Chandigarh, India and raised in New Delhi. From the age of nine he developed a passion for art which became a life-long part of his identity. He studied Commerce and joined the management consulting firm Mercer in India. He migrated to Canada where he spent a number of years at Scotia Bank and earned an MBA. In 2018 he fused his business acumen with his love of art and launched ArtProven, a blockchain-based art platform leveraging the mental health benefits of art, that combats counterfeiting and protects artists' intellectual property.Aseem GiriRohan VermaRohan VermaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>eed4fe39-f5f6-4f93-afd8-2424f3c67417Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070001:16:00nofull116Rohan Verma was born in India but migrated to Canada with his family when young, ultimately re-locating to California right after eighth grade. He has been influenced as an entrepreneur from an early age, participating in the management of his family's business while still in high school. He attended UC Berkeley where he graduated with a 4.0. He spent several years at LinkedIn forging partnerships, including on the content publishing side. Foregoing earlier plans to attend law school, he had a brief stint at Dropbox before returning to LinkedIn. He recently left to launch Arbor Advisory, an Executive and Leadership Coaching practice.Aseem GiriKristina Bingham JonesKristina Bingham JonesHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>ecb8ffc7-4b03-4afe-be6f-2d1487fc4ad0Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070058:28nofull115Kristina Bingham Jones moved to Los Angeles at the age of five. When she was seven, she faced tragedy when her father passed away because of cancer. This became an important life mission later for her as she published a book to help kids cope with the loss of a parent or loved one when young. In the interim, she earned her college degree in Florida and lived in Miami for a number of years involved in marketing as an advertising art director and as a cheerleader for the Miami Heat, following a passion for dance that developed when she was a toddler. She has also been a highly successful entrepreneur, being a founder of a company called Court Buddy, becoming only the 14th African American female to raise more than $1 million in investment capital for a tech startup. She sold her interest in the Company in 2019. In addition to her book, she is the founder of Guardian Lane, a video sharing and telecounseling platform focused on children's grief counseling.Aseem GiriIsh VerduzcoIsh VerduzcoHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>52f9a556-5f55-4721-9fef-5f52cfea1540Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -070050:59nofull114Ish Verduzco was born and raised in Los Angeles. He spent a portion of his career in the Bay Area working for LinkedIn for a number of years, before returning to Los Angeles and taking a role with Snap Inc., providers of the messaging app Snapchat. Ish has been passionate about DJing since young and launched startups in that arena. He has also been a fan of marketing and helping people achieve their objectives. In support of those ideals, he released a book entitled, "How Successful People Get Ish Done". Most recently he has become Director of Growth & Marketing at Crave It, a social app for food lovers.Aseem GiriMona ShaikhMona ShaikhHosted by Aseem Giri https://acheivepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>b8393a90-0734-443f-a7f5-7a04a95af843Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070040:53nofull113Mona Shaikh was born in Karachi, Pakistan and migrated to the US while in high school. She opted not to pursue a traditional path and instead embraced a childhood love of humor and launched a career in comedy. She has strong appeal with South Asian and Western audiences alike. She has done several stand-up shows and hosts a handful of podcasts leveraging her comedy. She is based in Los Angeles.Aseem GiriJeff BaiettoJeff BaiettoHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>9bd3e1d2-a6ac-4b43-a912-92a67b320fd7Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070001:09:12nofull112Jeff Baietto was born and raised in Wisconsin. From his early teens, Jeff became really interested in biographies and self-help books. He developed a reputation as being the most positive high schooler in his community. Jeff opted for a small college setting in Minnesota, but had developed a passion for Southern CA even before matriculating. After college he lived in Mexico for a few years. From there he moved to France to head up sales for a US-based company. He left France to move to Austin, TX where he teamed up with friends working in the gaming space. After five years, he finally heeded the call of Southern CA and made the move to join a Master's program in Spiritual Psychology. He became a coach helping people find balance in their lives, becoming really keen in altering daily micro-habits that can impact lasting change. He co-founded InJoy Global as his platform to bring that to the world.Aseem GiriNeil RajpalNeil RajpalHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>75618765-9c80-43c0-977a-9f35eb6db43bMon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070057:24nofull111Neil Rajpal was born in Hong Kong and grew up in New Delhi, India. He gravitated towards sports at a young age and devoted the bulk of his time toward tennis. He did a portion of his high school in Barcelona, in order to attend a leading tennis academy. He attended university in San Diego where an injury precluded him from continuing his sports career. He launched his first company before graduating focusing on a mobile app. He morphed that into co-founding a mobile app development company which was eventually acquired. He recently launched Heal Ventures, which focuses on initiatives in the mental wellness space.Aseem GiriMitchel SchwindtMitchel SchwindtHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>89901483-d7d8-4c86-9402-2f526b3b5528Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070031:02nofull110Mitchel Schwindt was born and raised in the MidWest and studied in North Dakota. He developed a passion for medicine while young and opted to attend medical school. He did his residency in emergency medicine. He has been a fan of being very active, doing martial arts and sports for years, and then began running triathlons. He opted for a fellowship in functional and sports medicine at the American Academy of Antiaging Medicine. Mitchel opted to have a CT scan to augment his training and in so doing, found out he had an aneurysm that required immediate surgery. This impacted many of his lifestyle choices, including choosing to adopt a plant-based diet. He is also an entrepreneur having founded several businesses, including leading online courses and launching a few podcast titles.Aseem GiriViolet LangeViolet LangeHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>a50ba875-5f28-4884-9e32-b3f6c6fc9d65Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070055:24nofull109Violet Lange grew up in the MidWest, an avid reader and lover of the sciences. She earned an engineering degree during her undergrad years and made a determination before graduating that she would attend business school. She worked for General Mills for five years and then attended Harvard Business School. She worked briefly in consulting before joining a non-profit called RIght to Play. After an injury from running a marathon brought her closer to yoga, she explored the operators in the space and eventually joined YogaWorks, initially running their retail operation and then heading up programming. She left to launch her own business coaching and consulting firm called Executive Sutra, expanding it to now assist her clients in creating healthy, lasting love in their lives.Aseem GiriRohit BatraRohit BatraHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>1552b51e-31ca-4e22-97a6-4e52af90e925Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070040:10nofull108Rohit Batra was born in Zambia and spent the early part of his life in Nigeria. His family then migrated to the East Coast of the US and he grew up in both Carolinas. He studied computer science and business as an undergrad and began work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. After a short period of time he left to pursue his passion for film and moved to LA. He launched his own production company and worked on a number of projects. He directed and produced LINE OF DESCENT in 2019, starring Brendan Fraser, Abhay Deol, Prem Chopra and Neeraj Kabi.Aseem GiriLee HoldenLee HoldenHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>60aedec3-6402-435d-b229-c8d4801d7ab5Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070044:13nofull107Lee Holden was born and raised in Northern California. He was a fan of soccer as a child and pursued this passion through college while studying at UC Berkeley. An unfortunate accident caused him to turn to QiGong for healing, a practice he had been exposed to while young. When it cured his pain, he embraced the practice and set up a studio in Northern California and began educating not only practitioners, but also teachers of the healing artform. He also earned a doctorate in Chinese medicine and opened a number of clinics in Northern California. Lee has worked or collaborated with Esalen, the Omega Institute, the Kripalu Center and Deepak Chopra. He recently launched a documentary entitled "Search for Superhumans".Aseem GiriKim O'HaraKim O'HaraHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>8321b51d-4d67-4184-a18c-eb2adb290db8Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070059:47nofull106Kim O'Hara was born and raised in Rhode Island. She developed a childhood passion for film and moved to New York after college to produce, direct and write independent films. She then made her way to the West Coast and re-invigorated her passion for writing, earning a publishing contract for her life's memoir entitled "Kicking Abuse in the Ass". She parlayed that into a consulting practice where she now coaches clients to write books reflecting the stories of their lives. She has also launched a podcast entitled "You Should Write a Book About That".Aseem GiriJohn VuongJohn VuongHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>5ce15e9f-c37d-42f8-ac0e-ab8b56eef1bdMon, 12 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070037:21nofull105John Vuong was born and raised in Canada, to an immigrant family from Vietnam. The youngest of four children, he developed a strong interest in business in his youth, observing his parents from a young age. He launched a business focused on SEO optimization for local businesses that support the community. This has grown into developing and supporting his clients' digital presence, including blogging and social media posts.Aseem GiriKenley NeufeldKenley NeufeldHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>f16b7b32-a958-4beb-ab07-4faaed6a58fbFri, 09 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070051:11nofull104Kenley Neufeld was born in Nigeria and spent a portion of his childhood growing up in Zambia. His family migrated to California eventually, where he currently resides. He studied history in college and launched a career in library sciences. He developed an interest in world religions and cultivated a passion for Buddhism. He became a member of the Order of Interbeing and also joined the Plum Village community, founded by Thich Nhat Hanh, shortly after September 11, 2001. He devotes time to building community, or sangha, within this Buddhist tradition.Aseem GiriChanie GluckChanie GluckHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>3915cbac-990e-47d1-bf58-99554c407c27Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070050:39nofull103Chanie Gluck was born and raised in New York City. She parlayed experiences working in physicians' offices managing their billing into a significant standalone billing management business which she conceived of at the age of 19 and officially launched at the age of 24. She was able to scale her business by outsourcing business services to India, where she travels frequently. She sold a portion of her business and continues to operate a staffing business where she maintains operations in India. She is a mother of four and also relocated nearly a decade ago to Arizona.Aseem GiriJohn FrielJohn FrielHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>01ee8ff4-9b4f-4e37-b413-6e709e49dd0fMon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070038:03nofull102John Friel was born and raised in the Midwest, just outside of Chicago. Since young, he has had a penchant for bringing creative friends together in an artistic pursuit, be it a band or a magazine. He earned his undergraduate degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and in addition to pursuing his artistic endeavors he became involved in some technical projects where he could develop his expertise in computer coding and programming. He has brought this expertise to bear in the start-up he co-founded called Art in Res, broadening the distribution of art through an online platform.Aseem GiriTina DietzTina DietzHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>162ddd89-bc94-4b96-8d3b-7007d99ad04fFri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -070051:52nofull101Tina Dietz grew up mostly in western New York State and studied in Buffalo, NY during her undergrad years. She had a childhood passion for musical theater and helped her parents out extensively in their family business. She went to graduate school in North Carolina focusing on education and returned to western New York where she worked with an international leadership organization called Camp Rising Sun. She also worked as a life coach and educator, focusing on adolescents. After several years she, her husband and two children migrated to Costa Rica. She has now relocated to Florida and morphed her coaching and business development company into an audio production studio called Twin Flames Studios where she produces audiobooks and podcasts for clients.Aseem GiriBenjamin HedrickBenjamin HedrickHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>7a08a85b-d0ba-4d85-b637-91477228f151Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:07:42nofull100Benjamin Hedrick was born on the East Coast and after spending elementary school in the state of Washington, he came back to Bethlehem, PA. Certain he was going to be a lawyer, he attended the Penn State Honors Program and prepped to enter law school. He opted to put it on hold and go to Japan to teach English for a year. That wound up being a multi-year teaching and travel experience. He returned to the US to earn a Master's in teaching at Duke University. He taught for a number of years prior to earning a doctorate at Stanford in Math Education. He is now responsible for Advanced Placement test design.Aseem GiriKernan ManionKernan ManionHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>5f300ab2-eaa3-47e5-99a0-784453cd481eMon, 28 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:37:20nofull99Kernan Manion was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. At the age of 15, he made the choice to join the seminary, going against his parent’s wishes. Shortly after finishing his Bachelor’s Degree, he chose not to pursue a path as a priest. He became a radio announcer for a few years and ultimately decided to go to medical school, following a passion for the mind that he had been cultivating since youth. Post internship he worked in an emergency room for a period of time before transitioning to practicing psychiatry. He also worked with a civilian contractor where he assisted Marines grappling with combat distress at Camp Lejeune. In highlighting the mistreatment of his patients, he was fired from his position. He is now an advocate for physician burnout avoidance, a co-founder of Speak Up Academy, assisting whistleblowers, and a founder of the Center for Physician Rights (CPR) to assist physicians in protecting their professional rights.Aseem GiriHoward KernHoward KernHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>41849548-bf47-4aba-9f6c-1bd6ee9959c3Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:02:41nofull98Howard Kern was born and raised on the East Coast.  Inspite of a professed childhood aversion for writing, Howard chose to study law.  He practiced as a corporate attorney for a number of decades, migrating to California early in his career.  Through a series of experiences which included witnessing a dear friend pass away, he turned to writing to find solace.  His discovery of his joys of writing led to an avocation that he engages in regularly and one that he has come to rely on to be healing for him.  He is also a two-time cancer survivor.  Howard is co-founder of an initiative entitled Shift Poetry where he and a partner pluck written compositions from those who find the practice of writing supportive to their own well-being.Aseem GiriTeLisa DaughtryTeLisa DaughtryHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>49bed55f-e121-4ea9-906a-5791ffffae03Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:07:56nofull97TeLisa Daughtry was born and raised in Boston. While pursuing her childhood passions of dance and visual art, she also became a self-taught programmer, graphic designer, marketer and engineer and is now an entrepreneur. She taught herself to code in the late 90s while in high school so that she could put her fine art on a website. She drew immense inspiration from the hard-working women in her family. She has taken her startups through a series of prestigious accelerators, including Founders Institute and Y Combinator. Her recent endeavor, FlyTechnista, is a mobile app that empowers females to connect to curated education, employment and entrepreneurship resources and opportunities in technology. She also backs start-ups as an angel investor.Aseem GiriMichel ZelnickMichel ZelnickHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>ea0db872-b13b-4390-9227-1f7b8ac87852Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070057:03nofull96Michel Zelnick was born in Canada to parents of Ukrainian and Persian descent who migrated from Egypt to Australia before settling in North America. He began a career in finance and migrated to San Diego shortly thereafter. He opted to pursue a law degree after several years. He held several C-Suite positions, yet ultimately chose to earn a degree in psychology and launched a career as a therapist. He now combines all three professional skill sets he has developed and advises companies where partners are experiencing challenges and are exploring a peaceful means to part ways.Aseem GiriRichard HanburyRichard HanburyHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>520e8d4e-3794-49c2-9e2a-53107f368ce6Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:03:20nofull95Richard Hanbury followed a childhood passion for horses to study Arabic in order to build community with fellow horse-owners worldwide. His pursuit took him to the Middle East where he met with a near death accident. He survived the event with a lifelong spinal cord injury. In grappling with the chronic pain he was experiencing post-incident, he developed a technique to relieve his suffering inspired by the principles of meditation. His approach resolved his pain in its entirety and he has made it his life's purpose to make the treatment more accessible to people. He founded his company Sana.io which makes good on that mission.Aseem GiriAki KarjaAki KarjaHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>7326bc90-90ab-4f31-845c-fd7e32a38b88Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070035:16nofull94Aki Karja was born and raised in Finland, just north of Helsinki. He became very fond of skateboarding at a young age. This passion enabled him to travel the world. He studied finance at NYU and secured a job in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. From there he moved to the prestigious private equity fund Blackstone. After a few other stints in finance he opted to follow another life passion that he developed around art, largely influenced by a number of artist friends in his life, and launched Artfare, a site that matches artists with collectors.Aseem GiriAllie SharmaAllie SharmaHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>96c8b771-4e0f-4da2-a5d8-d8ff922ce65dMon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070058:21nofull93Allie Sharma was born in the US and developed a strong sense for social justice on family trips to India, from where her ancestors hail. She parlayed that early passion into not only becoming a physician, earning her MD at Cornell, but also pursuing graduate work in social policy and planning at the London School of Economics. After her residency in psychiatry at UCSF and Cornell, and working in emergency psychiatry at Columbia University, she joined a Netherlands-based NGO and was placed in Afghanistan and Burundi to integrate mental health into primary care delivery. After returning to the US she worked with marginalized communities in the South Bronx providing psychiatric services. She was also Director of the Mental Health Service Corps, under the Thrive NYC initiative. She has brought her mental health advocacy to two podcasts she has launched, Model Mentality and Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. Allie.Aseem GiriDarin DavidsonDarin DavidsonHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>084a66b8-4fdc-4a64-aed1-f8c21972c1aaFri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070039:39nofull92Darin Davidson was born in South Africa, but migrated with his family when young to Canada. He earned a Bachelor's Degree and MD from the University of Ottawa, having decided in high school that medicine would be his calling. Given his passion for sports while growing up, Darin was drawn to orthopedic surgery. He practiced for a number of years and decided to take a break to launch a consulting practice to aid other physicians in grappling with burnout and to aid patients in integrating a more holistic approach to their care. For physicians he advocates adopting a paradigm employed by airline pilots where the amount of time spent flying and amount of off-time is closely regulated.Aseem GiriKarla Morales-LeeKarla Morales-LeeHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>6300a2cb-8721-407a-beed-3620c987bba0Wed, 09 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070056:33nofull91Karla Morales-Lee's father hails from Nicaragua and was the first Nicaraguan to study at Oxford in the UK. Karla herself was born in the UK where she also grew up. She attended boarding school starting as a young teen when her parents migrated to South Africa. She understood her innate passion for understanding the motivation of people and launched a career in marketing and branding working for a number of leading agencies. She eventually launched her own brand agency called Hunter & Farmer. In addition to now consulting, she actively manages two organizations she brought to fruition recently called New Breed Services, which addresses the changing nature of work and career-building, and Warrior Women Network, a support and networking platform for women driven by making an impact in the world.Aseem GiriIttai ShapiraIttai ShapiraHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>58686c22-4b5d-44f6-b582-8f19fd67e4dfMon, 07 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:04:33nofull90Ittai Shapira was born in the US but grew up in Israel. He had the opportunity to perform as a musician for visiting dignitaries to Israel, including Milan Kundera and Edward Teller. At the age of 15 he came back to the US with his family to study at Julliard with a focus on violin. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees by the time he was 23. Ittai made his debut performance at Carnegie Hall in the year 2003. He has worked with a favored record label publishing 20+ recordings. Ittai is also a composer of original works and finds it a compelling form of creative expression. Many of his compositions have a literary affiliation, including a work entitled "The Old Man and the Sea" as an homage to Hemingway post the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He has also developed an original work in conjunction with author Salman Rushdie and his novel "Midnight's Children". Ittai is passionate about exploring the therapeutic nature of music and its ability to heal, borne of personal experience, via his non-profit Sound Potential and a collaboration with the Weill School of Medicine at Cornell.Aseem GiriSohee JunSohee JunHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>6e05cf17-70af-4278-8bac-c101f7d4a357Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -070001:10:46nofull89Sohee Jun was born in South Korea and migrated to the US at the age of six with her family. She had a strong passion for reading and a proclivity towards the sciences, opting to study psychology during her undergrad years. After rejecting a career path in medicine she opted to earn a doctorate focusing on industrial organizational psychology, an arena for which she had developed a strong passion. She began working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena and also held posts in finance and media, including with Warner Brothers. When she made her personal decision to start her own family, the experience of other women making a similar decision came into sharp focus. Her observations and personal experience became the basis for a book she recently published called MOMMYTRACKED. She also launched her own business and now coaches executives looking to find an integrated balance in their work and life settings.Aseem GiriPreetam DuttaPreetam DuttaHosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

]]>d743f3da-27ea-43a1-860b-0bcda58c558eWed, 02 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -070042:13nofull88Preetam Dutta was born in Texas and moved with his family to Connecticut at the age of 10. He grew up playing tennis and the cello. While in high school, he began doing some advanced research within the chemical engineering department at Yale University and ultimately he chose to earn his undergraduate degree there. He opted to pursue a doctorate at Columbia University subsequent to that in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity. He is an entrepreneur who launched a business in the cybersecurity space focused on small and medium-sized businesses called Elpha Secure.Aseem GiriTyler GonzalezTyler GonzalezHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>60597537-5438-4f51-9ec0-ee069f8bf919Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070050:37nofull87Tyler Gonzalez was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. From a high school volunteer experience in a hospital, he developed a passion and interest in medicine which grew while he completed his undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley. He attended medical school at UCLA while simultaneously completing an MBA. While practicing in his chosen specialty of orthopedic surgery, he has been an avid entrepreneur, founding a number of companies.Aseem GiriPeter BrandlPeter BrandlHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>1a81d6b9-0edc-4f00-b673-9c6beb3750bfFri, 28 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070059:10nofull86Peter Brandl was born in the former East Germany and migrated, at great risk, to West German with his mother when he was a young teen. At 14, he became passionate about hand gliding and considered becoming a Pilot. He had to shelve that dream when a physician told him that his eyesight would preclude him from flying aircraft. He realized in his 30s that the physician was wrong and he became a pilot by the age of 40. In the interim he became an entrepreneur while still in university and developed an expertise in corporate training, including public speaking, negotiating and educational development. Once he became a pilot, he flew commercially for a few years, but soon realized that it wasn't for him. He opted to become a flight instructor and returned to being a trainer and motivating people in public speaking, drawing significantly from his experiences in the cockpit. He has also written three books. Peter co-hosted a 24-hour event with his wife Katja and 70 speakers to address the global pandemic called We Will Thrive. He splits his time between Berlin and Los Angeles.Aseem GiriSwadhin JittiSwadhin JittiHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>85a0cc75-c6a1-4bac-943e-8da3a6752c08Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070001:06:12nofull85Swadhin Jitti, known to her friends as Swey, was born in Manchester, England. She escaped a domestically violent household where she suffered physical and psychological abuse and ranaway to attend Pembroke College, Cambridge. Given her experiences, she studied Psychology and has devoted her life to adolescent mental health. Post-graduation, she relocated to Dubai. She initially focused on child mental health, but has now launched her own practice where she focuses on adolescents and their parents. She also has become a Communications and Mindset Coach. In addition to her mental health and coaching practices, she has launched a digital agency with her husband and she is working on a book called "Hues of Her". She also hosts a podcast called "Polite but Savage".Aseem GiriJosh GryniewiczJosh GryniewiczHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>a0a1d3eb-0687-4ab5-8018-2e0a5e79b095Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070058:55nofull84Josh Gryniewicz was born and raised in the MidWest and grew up in Chicago. He grew up in a household of artists and fell in love with the power of story at a young age. He aided troubled youth, focusing on runaways and street children, in the early part of his career, following through on a passion from youth of having an open door for peers who were struggling. He decided to pursue his passion for storytelling more formally after his work with Cure Violence and earned a Master's degree in Writing. He served as a Communications Director for a number of healthcare organizations. One Africa-based project in Liberia inspired him to spend two years living in Togo as a Marketing and Communication Director at Integrate Health, aiding in the establishment of a health care delivery system integrated with local healers. He recently launched Odd Duck, a consultancy combining services in social change communications, focused on healthcare, with storytelling.Aseem GiriBrandon LarsonBrandon LarsonHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>7f7f982f-0720-4338-bd0e-fe414bf30832Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070001:07:40nofull83Brandon Larson is an engineer and entrepreneur who loves to adopt systems thinking to leverage science principles to better the human experience. He has been a lifelong tinkerer since his youth when his parents would encourage him to find continuous improvements to projects. He has honed his expertise at NASA, Boeing and Red Bull; the last position came to him after being a finalist for an online competition they were running. His mantra is “Conceive. Create. Repeat.” He has spent close to the last decade with Red Bull focused on a multi-disciplinary approach to human performance, particularly with elite athletes. Today he focuses on a handful of initiatives around building community resilience via clustering distance learning students and parents around educational mindset and other projects around the behavioral neuro-science of decision-making and thought management leveraging psychometric models and AI determinants.Aseem GiriBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IIIBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IIIHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>7f66990e-8a59-49b9-abba-03bea583ad63Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070040:12nofull82Allyson Plosko was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She studied Psychology at Tulane, which she attended on scholarship, and was particularly interested in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She canceled a trip to go overseas to teach and opted to return to Houston to be close to her mother who was facing health challenges at the time. Allyson was moved by how her mother struggled to get needed physical and mental health services and unfortunately, the absence of that care was the key contributory factor to her passing after a year. This became a mission for Allyson to explore ways to enhance the healthcare ecosystem. She began working with an accelerator focused on healthcare investments called Village Capital. She is now a Director at Telocity, funding startups at the seed and pre-seed level to support adolescent mental well-being.Aseem GiriDanny McCrumDanny McCrumHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>c802335e-4ef7-4bd1-9ae0-8a82e6198764Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070001:13:32nofull81Danny McCrum was drawn to music at a very young age as it was an outlet for him to be seen and heard as he struggled with dyslexia while in school. He found a great home as a songwriter. He has dabbled on the business side with equal fervor as playing guitar, singing and writing. He has toured with leading artists such as Eric Clapton and Simple Minds as a supporting musician. He has released four albums of his own thus far across an eclectic scope of musical styles and a wide range of instruments.Aseem GiriOlivia RosewoodOlivia RosewoodHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>746f5f69-81b8-4b72-a7b3-b7dd5095d1f6Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070001:42:05nofull80Olivia Rosewood was born and raised in Denver. She 'ran away' from home to attend the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Northern Michigan. From there she won a scholarship to attend USC. In her life experiences with meditation, she met George Harrison and was moved by his description of meditation as a 'conscious shift of attention'. Olivia has worked as an actress and has published numerous books. She has also won Tai Chi competitions and worked closely with Eckhart Tolle on his world tours. She leads meditations on Instagram and for corporations such as Louis Vuitton.Aseem GiriBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IIBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IIHosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri

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]]>7bf962c5-720c-4087-a2af-5383dbba29ccWed, 12 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070053:50nofull79Mike Porath was born in Cleveland, OH and studied English at the College of William and Mary. He followed his passion for broadcast journalism to New York where he worked for ABCNews, eventually focusing on ABCNews.com. He won an award for Online Journalism for his coverage of Kosovo, an assignment for which he was the sole team member on the ground. He moved to NBC where he worked on the Tom Brokaw Show and MSNBC.com. He shifted to the New York Times where he was involved on both the print side and managing the Home Page for NewYorkTimes.com. He spent a few months living in and reporting from Saudi Arabia, after losing some friends during 9/11. Upon his return to the US, he worked for AOL and then moved to Los Angeles to manage 30 digital properties for a start-up called SpinMedia. After grappling with a health issue for his daughter, Mike launched an online platform enabling families to interact with other families facing similar health issues, called The Mighty.Aseem GiriPatrina MackPatrina MackHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>c8d37cd1-326f-4d28-9163-ef8d8ce298eaMon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070042:49nofull78Patrina Mack began her career at Airtouch and eventually launched her own consulting firm. She has helped numerous companies enter the US market with technology products. After witnessing her son grapple with anxiety, Patrina launched YouROK, a platform that helps build emotional resilience while gauging deterioration in mental well-being. She won the Impact Award from the American Psychiatry Association in 2019 for the app she developed. Her startup was also the only US company selected to present at the Future of Health conference in Basel, Switzerland.Aseem GiriAnge DoveAnge DoveHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>1b4a0f7d-ca85-4734-81a2-92e5ed8c1315Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070046:12nofull77Ange Dove was born in Scotland, but was raised in Malta, as her father was with the Royal Air Force. The family re-settled in the UK and Ange began her career in banking. With a desire to explore the Far East, she took a teaching job that allowed her to be based in Singapore. That grew into additional teaching posts and she eventually chose to settle in Singapore, where she has been for 27 years. She has launched consulting businesses to aid companies in their marketing and outreach. She hosts a podcast entitled "Build a Purposeful Profitable Business" and has launched an on-line series of courses offering her marketing expertise.Aseem GiriBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IBONUS EPISODE Virtual Panel: Technology in Mindfulness Part IACHiEVE presents the first of three parts of its virtual panel entitled Technology in Mindfulness. Guests David De Jesus, Max Gomez and Max Josephson have been guests of the ACHiEVE podcast. They share their insights here on how technology can support mindfulness. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>ACHiEVE presents the first of three parts of its virtual panel entitled Technology in Mindfulness. Guests David De Jesus, Max Gomez and Max Josephson have been guests of the ACHiEVE podcast. They share their insights here on how technology can support mindfulness.

]]>52864900-76d1-474e-a758-b24ab457d988Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -070024:14nobonus1ACHiEVE presents the first of three parts of its virtual panel entitled Technology in Mindfulness. Guests David De Jesus, Max Gomez and Max Josephson have been guests of the ACHiEVE podcast. They share their insights here on how technology can support mindfulness.Aseem GiriDanny LevinDanny LevinHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>1977e89b-ab67-4633-84b6-ff6c39851d2cWed, 05 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070059:55nofull76Danny Levin was born and raised during the early part of his life in Philadelphia. At the young age of 10 he lost his father, whom he adored. Precisely two years later, down to the same day, he lost his mother. Danny headed to college after residing with an aunt and uncle for a while and studied Psychology for two years before heading on a worldwide tour. He spent time in Israel where he nearly became an ordained rabbi and spent a decade in Northern CA living in a monastery as a monk. He left the monastic order, married and started a family. He lost his first wife to cancer when his daughter was merely eight years old. He has since re-married and adores the company of his wife and her two children. Danny published a book entitled "The Mosaic" and hosts a podcast of the same name. He also hosts a podcast entitled "50 Conversations with 50 Strangers".Aseem GiriJoanie ConnellJoanie ConnellHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

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]]>d7f50359-f385-4bd6-9605-1df3313b0bf1Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -070048:06nofull75Joanie Connell was born in NY and her family moved to Cambridge, MA when she was young. Having walked through Harvard Yard most days on her way to school, Joanie chose to study there for her Bachelor's Degree. After graduating in Engineering Sciences, she made her way to Silicon Valley and worked in a number of tech companies. After experiencing group dynamics in corporate settings, she chose to pursue a doctorate at UC Berkeley in Psychology. After working as a 'Senior Human Centered Engineer' at Cisco for a few years, she now holds some academic posts and consults to tech leaders interested in developing more soft skills to transition into successful management roles. She is also a published author, maintains a blog and hosts a podcast show called "Reinventing Nerds".Aseem GiriBeth RobertsBeth RobertsHosted by Aseem Giri. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri.

]]>38e09ead-95fe-4740-aad6-da8b044b26c6Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070054:57nofull74Beth Roberts started her career in real estate law in New York City, and then made her way to Los Angeles to begin working in entertainment. She joined NBC Universal and stayed with them for over two decades in a number of leadership positions, particularly on the cable side of their businesses. She has most recently been involved in adapting podcasts into scripted cable shows. She left NBC Universal about a year ago and has launched a podcast of her own called Broadsided. She is a wine enthusiast and enjoys mountain climbing, having scaled Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.Aseem GiriJune AmbroseJune AmbroseHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com

]]>b66e9911-c874-4545-b24f-597c3941e950Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070001:07:49nofull73June Ambrose was born in Anitgua and migrated to the US as a child, growing up in New York City, where she remains a resident. She has fond memories of the entrepreneurial spirit instilled in her by her mother which, coupled with her innate passion for fashion,compelled June to explore roles as costume designer in theatre, feature films and commercials. She parlayed those experiences and fine tuned her artistic vision to launch herself into a career as an international phenomenon and highly sought after fashion consultant for leading musicians such as Jay-Z and Beyoncé. She has worked on over 200 music videos and has toured the world with her clients. She co-hosts a show on Instagram with her daughter, dubbed the "June + Summer Show".Aseem GiriLenora Luisa CabiliLenora Luisa CabiliHosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com

]]>05923bde-f7d6-4f8b-8b93-2a4ef573d76aMon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070001:11:27nofull72Lenora Luisa Cabili was born and raised in The Philippines, the daughter of a government official. She began her professional career aiding in her family business. Her life was altered when she was studying at university, as she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She derived a lot of strength and developed a sense of purpose from an inward spiritual journey that helped her beat it. She now devotes her energy towards a fashion brand that celebrates indigenous Filipino design, aptly named Filip + Inna, a company inspired by her when she was at her lowest point battling cancer. She travels throughout The Philippines to work with indigenous artisans to create the products she brings to a worldwide clientele.Aseem GiriChristine LawtonChristine LawtonIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>8c54061e-8b3c-4578-97ad-4260112e2fc7Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070055:51nofull71Christine Lawton's family hails from Jamaica and she was born and raised in New Jersey. After attending the University of Delaware, she sought ways to pursue her passion for broadcasting. She ultimately decided to attend law school at USC and after a brief stint in a law firm, she joined Disney. From there she was at NBC Universal and then moved to Fox, working on innovations in media. She is now working at a law firm again.Aseem GiriDean BragonierDean BragonierIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>4127dcb6-6d60-4d6e-ba48-6893466e6fc2Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070053:17nofull70Dean Bragonier's family history includes a prominent whaling ancestor from Nantucket Island and an uncle who presented the credentials of the Kingdom of Thailand (Siam at the time) to a tribunal at The Hague in The Netherlands. Dean was diagnosed with dyslexia in the third grade, thanks to a mother who was an education professional and was able to provide supportive services at a young age. After spending a number of years visiting Southeast Asia regularly and enjoying commercial success launching a number of business enterprises, Dean founded NoticeAbility to help those diagnosed with dyslexia benefit from non-text-based learning modalities. He is married to Sally Taylor, the daughter of Carly Simon and James Taylor.Aseem GiriKyra PahlenKyra PahlenIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>24db9a15-ec58-4f12-a5da-d27d33c56955Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070040:09nofull69Kyra Pahlen built a career in media working with such luminaries as Walter Cronkite and Pierre Salinger. She resided in Japan for several years and authored a novel and several scripts. She speaks five languages and this was an inspiration for her to launch LingoZing, which leverages comic book content to teach languages, as this was how she learned Italian. She was on the verge of a partnership with Stan Lee, but unfortunately, he passed away prior to it being formalized.Aseem GiriBarry SandrewBarry SandrewIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>cb075aae-70d9-4ef5-8850-b0b4ec69c0ceFri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070052:30nofull68Dr. Barry Sandrew began his career doing neuro-science research at Harvard.  He became an expert in imaging modalities for studying the brain, particularly in colorizing images to observe progression.  At a medical conference, he was connected with some entrepreneurs who wanted to convert black & white films to color.  Barry had developed a superior technology for it, so he launched a business and switched careers.  Barry leveraged this expertise to create successful platforms in educational content, visual effects and 3D conversion.  A tireless innovator, he is the holder of 34 patents.  He is now involved with a number of incubators and startups that are exploring the evolution of technology in entertainment.Aseem GiriJackie CeonzoJackie CeonzoIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>5f806c5d-ae1f-48b6-9817-c98dd8de30f8Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070056:26nofull67Jackie Ceonzo was born and raised in NY and began her career in the textile industry and working for a family business. When her oldest son was diagnosed with autism, Jackie created a program for him when she saw that there were no meaningful alternatives for his education. Founded originally as SNACK and now called SNACK*, the name stands for Special Needs Activity Center for Kids & Adults. It has grown significantly over the years and enables children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum to thrive.Aseem GiriDanilo AlvarezDanilo AlvarezIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>a8d6f899-99c2-40a4-bc61-a46a105d39fbMon, 13 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070057:22nofull66Danilo Alvarez was born and raised in Cali, Colombia. He came to the US and landed a prestigious job in advertising. He has worked for Bates, a WPP firm, Young & Rubicam, Disney and The Discovery Channel. He has traveled the world pursuing his passions of motorcycling, para-gliding and photography. He recently launched his own advertising agency, focusing on his life-long desire to facilitate the interpretation and expression of ideas through creative content across cultures.Aseem GiriAnimah KosaiAnimah KosaiIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>02057432-e5f0-46fe-9771-0a23b8c94aecFri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070044:46nofull65Animah Kosai studied law in both the UK and Malaysia. From an early age, she adopted a doctrine of advocating for social justice. After serving in a law firm and being in-house counsel for large oil & gas concerns, she decided to pursue her passion. In recent years she has become a strong advocate for whistleblowers, victims of sexual harassment and others who are marginalized based on following the right path. She has founded a group called "Speak Up At Work".Aseem GiriNate BaileyNate BaileyIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>2ec05fc1-33c7-4101-b6ed-3d8c8d570a27Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070039:12nofull64Nate Bailey followed his passion for sports and played football in college. He earned a degree in teaching and while coaching school-age students, he launched an insurance agency. He then joined the military and was deployed in the Middle East. Upon his return, he grew his insurance company and real estate businesses, selling the former over time. Based on a childhood admiration for Ironman competitions, Nate began running 100-mile marathons and has successfully completed three such courses. He also runs a thriving coaching business and a podcast. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJason BoogJason BoogIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>548d4dd4-9014-4c59-8211-5cc5c83ecaa0Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070059:50nofull63Jason Boog fed a passion for writing at a young age and always sensed it would be his calling. He has incorporated it in all facets of his life, including during a two year stint in the Peace Corps. Jason studied journalism in college and pursued a Master's Degree from NYU, where he also taught, while working for a number of different media outlets. He re-located to Los Angeles and recently released the book THE DEEP END, a ten-year passion project that shares how writers survived during the Great Depression, lessons which feel very relevant to the pandemic of today. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriDanny MayDanny MayIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>81f1ac3d-7e9b-4026-9c0d-cd60d20cb62bFri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -070036:21nofull62Danny May has been good with his hands since youth and began his career in a craft trade, focusing on plumbing. His entrepreneurial spirit has always been strong in him and he dabbled in a number of other business areas, including solar energy. On a trip to China where a bad software translation nearly landed him in trouble, Danny saw an opportunity to create a more effective translation tool that focuses on speech recognition. He launched LingMo and now has a suite of consumer and business translation products, including translation watches. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriCraig KramerCraig KramerIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri https://achievepodcast.com <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>59969322-ad60-46bf-a5ef-d74d8effbbb2Tue, 30 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070050:18nofull61Craig Kramer began his career with the International Human Rights Law Group and monitored the 1987 election in South Korea that ended the country's 26-year military rule. He then practiced corporate law for five years before joining the staff of Michigan Congressman Sander Levin. From there he moved to Johnson & Johnson in a Governmental Affairs capacity, building the company's business globally throughout Asia and South America. After a family mental health issue came to light, Craig has devoted his career to transforming mental health care worldwide as the Mental Health Ambassador and Chair of Johnson & Johnson's Global Campaign on Mental Health. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriDavid FoxDavid FoxIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>ec46ba33-cd64-4005-99fe-3840a0398aebMon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:37nofull60David Fox is a serial entrepreneur with successful exits and now spends his time as an angel investor running an investment syndicate on AngelList. Based on his personal health experience coupled with those of loved ones, he targets start-ups in the wellness arena. He was an early investor in the meditation app Calm. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriNikki SoohooNikki SoohooIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>224eaf61-512b-49c9-b949-bc5735cac6a1Sun, 28 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:00nofull59Nikki Soohoo began acting in high school, adding to her passions of dance and sports. She has appeared in Stick It, Bring It On, Pretty Little Liars, the 2018 re-boot of Heathers and several other film and television projects. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from UCLA and an MBA from Chapman University. She is a firm believer in mentoring and uses her non-profit platforms to form meaningful connections with people. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJohn SillingsJohn SillingsIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>2ea3aaa5-c770-4855-a092-c6da6241b19eSat, 27 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:59nofull58John Sillings started his career as an equity research analyst working for hedge funds. After several years he discovered a love for collecting art. He chose to follow his passion and co-founded Art in Res, a platform to purchase art with installment payment plans. He recently completed the startup accelerator program at Y Combinator. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriPete FinnertyPete FinnertyIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>2294c0aa-1223-4edb-9b77-2e654c6069acFri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:32nofull57Pete Finnerty followed in his father's footsteps and became a firefighter. He made the very difficult decision to turn down a promotion to Battalion Chief until three years later, a move which he credits with enhancing his approach to life, both personally and professionally. He recently received a Medal of Valor, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the fire service, for his heroics during the 2018 Woolsey fire that ravaged most of Malibu. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriKane SarhanKane SarhanIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>f51bd604-031c-4b25-b241-0adb515c2729Thu, 25 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:39nofull56Kane Sarhan is a serial entrepreneur who was named a Forbes 30 under 30. He has launched innovative organizations in the apprenticeship space and served as Head of Brand for luxury lifestyle hotel and residence properties in the Starwood Group. He is also a cancer survivor. This inspired him to team up with partners and launch The Well, a New York City based wellness club designed for busy urban professionals. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMichele NevarezMichele NevarezIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>741faab3-09c0-4862-a9fc-ddbc59231f07Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070031:24nofull55Michele Nevarez grew up fascinated by different world religions and after graduating from Bryn Mawr College, she spent a number of years in Nepal where she and a group of students founded a University for the study of Buddhism. She earned a degree there herself and came back to the US and launched a career as a human resources professional. She has now become a partner in imparting the teachings of Daniel Goleman's landmark book "Emotional Intelligence", through a company called Goleman EI. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMarcela FloridoMarcela FloridoIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>786cc851-3167-4f1d-8a8a-47b60820e8c5Tue, 23 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070020:35nofull54Marcela Florido was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and left her home country and loved ones to study art in London, as she found the course of study there more rigorous. She also completed her Master's of Fine Art at Yale University. She now resides in New York. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriAddie ConnorAddie ConnorIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>e880de03-e6b3-4b70-8381-cf2b3138a1b7Mon, 22 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070031:48nofull53Addie Connor grew up on a farm in Vermont and showed proclivity towards analytical careers at a young age. She launched her own socially-conscious company while still in college and shortly after graduating, she joined a paid search lead generation agency that was acquired by The Washington Post. She then worked on a spin-off Facebook ad agency, becoming their largest purchaser of ads. When a nine-figure deal for that business fell through, Addie transitioned and through a series of serendipitous events, is now co-founder of Breathwrk. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriLeigh SembalukLeigh SembalukIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>2412c6e9-f277-4bdf-a1e5-4235eaa9775aSun, 21 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:28nofull52Leigh Sembaluk followed his youthful passion for soccer and joined a pro team after college. Unfortunately, a hip injury would preclude him from pursuing his promising career. He switched to coaching and would eventually develop a training system that he would launch in his own technology company called Preception to aid with awareness and decision-making. He is also an accomplished author. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriNick HumphriesNick HumphriesIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>c891e401-f429-4424-a048-c1b72d7de286Sat, 20 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070031:18nofull51Nick Humphries became a serial entrepreneur as a teenager and matched that with his passion for soccer where he launched a company called Train Effective that caught the eye and backing of long-time Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand who lifted the Champions League trophy for the team in 2008. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSteven "Trendy Chef" MooreSteven "Trendy Chef" MooreIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>009d58fe-09ea-43ff-8ae6-96a5f9565828Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:33nofull50Trendy Chef cooked once in his life before attending cooking school. Upon graduating, he has prepared innovative comfort food meals for celebrities such as Jay Leno and Steve Harvey. He has also appeared on The Food Network where he won Supermarket Stakeout, judged by Bobby Flay. He runs an active catering business and has begun selling a line of speciality sauces that regularly run out within hours of posting online. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJaqueline CedarJaqueline CedarIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>7998bfa0-4742-4a6f-8847-b8b3d4743d08Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070031:16nofull49Jaqueline Cedar earned her BFA from UCLA and her MFA from Columbia University. Through her paintings, drawings and sculptures, Jaqueline celebrates her interest in mannered human gestures, interpersonal interactions and the motivations that may be driving them using economical choices of expression in terms of form and color palette. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriDavid de JesusDavid de Jesus2:00&nbsp;Growing Up in Alaska 8:25&nbsp;Tech Jobs 13:03&nbsp;First Start-Up in LA 17:20&nbsp;Software Developer Skills 21:20&nbsp;Neural Beats 24:00&nbsp;Becoming a Venture Partner Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>2:00 Growing Up in Alaska

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]]>918ed3b2-4989-43de-b0d9-31fb9743f1fbWed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:31nofull48David De Jesus's parents immigrated from the Philippines and he was born in the US. After a portion of his youth in Alaska, he settled in Seattle and eventually joined Microsoft as an Analyst. He became intrigued with being a developer and shifted his career in that direction. After being with a few start-ups that got sold, he worked for Red Bull. He leverages all of that experience as a venture capitalist now. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriElizabeth MarkevitchElizabeth MarkevitchIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>bc2f1eb5-0b40-4d6c-9c32-1ad5b12d8070Tue, 16 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:05nofull47Elizabeth Markevitch was born in France to a lineage of musicians. Her father was a lead cellist for Leonard Bernstein when the family spent some years in the US. She migrated back to Geneva and embraced the art world for her career, holding leading posts at Sotheby's, Schroder's Art Advisory and Artemis Art Fund. She has been at the forefront of innovation in art, launching Eyestorm, the first successful online art company and mostly recently with iKonoTV, an art streaming platform. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSukhi MukerSukhi MukerIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>d3386e33-4989-4bba-9a87-fb5cfb83d3d0Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:05nofull46Dr. Sukhi Muker rebounded from leaving home at 14 and attempting suicide at the age of 18 to become a chiropractor and healer. He now runs a thriving wellness and healing practice called the Center for Optimal Living, aiding the launch of burgeoning chiropractors. He also competes in Iron Man competitions and has run 100-mile marathons. He is also CTO for Elysium, a nootropic product company. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMelinda ChoyMelinda ChoyIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>9b6f7ea1-7a79-44e4-b109-a9fbb1e65cd9Sun, 14 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:56nofull45Melinda Choy studied political science and was on the verge of embarking on a dream job with Amnesty International when the passing of her mother compelled her to re-think her priorities. Witnessing her parents struggle with chronic pain and cancer made her re-prioritize what she valued. She turned to studying acupuncture and launched a full-scale wellness clinic in Lake Tahoe called Elevate which offers multiple healing modalities. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJason SteinbergJason SteinbergIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>c0f40782-9704-4e36-9b7e-08d3586ffbf0Sat, 13 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:50nofull44Jason Steinberg turned a stint with WorldTeach into a 501(c)3 non-profit called International Sports and Music Project that provides sports and music equipment and instruction in far reaches of the globe, from Micronesia to Rwanda to refugee Syrians in Greece and his hometown of New York. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriDidi WongDidi WongIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>7ca4d249-7bb5-4f91-bdd0-0e4109ef0106Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:54nofull43Didi Wong hails from Hong Kong, was educated at boarding schools in the UK and attended Boston University. She began her career in public relations with Vera Wang and event planning with New York City Ballet and others. Inspired by her yoga practice, she launched an apparel label called Chakras by Didi. Her insatiable appetite for bringing people together led her to launch her own event planning company, a life coaching practice, a motivational speaking platform and appear on episodic digital series. In her latest endeavor she will pursue a lifelong passion for high end travel. She is also an active angel investor. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriRegina HerodRegina HerodIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>b87e2d4a-c4f4-4c6a-be40-32fcfb54bb13Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070032:53nofull42Regina Herod started her career studying theater at Juilliard but re-directed her life to her childhood passion of art. Regina evaluates themes of oppression drawn from current events which she portrays through sculpture and through the process of encaustic painting, relying on drawing over burnt wax to share her narrative. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriBrandon PeeleBrandon PeeleIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>0e6b3a55-64a2-4592-806e-4ccf9d1fd921Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:25nofull41Brandon Peele started his career in investment banking, but never quite settled into it as his calling. During business school at Columbia, one of his classes led him to an epiphany and he started down a spiritual journey which brought him to India and the West Coast. In his search, he aligned with a Purpose Coach and found what he wanted to devote his energy towards. He has spoken at numerous engagements, has authored multiple books and has become a leading advocate aiding people in finding their purpose and leading purpose-driven lives. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSneha ShahSneha ShahIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>5be5e717-152e-4baf-b653-0f75f10a6467Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070031:01nofull40Sneha Shah was born in Mumbai, India and soon discovered her passion for art. She attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago for her BFA and managed the foundation of a leading art collector in India. She attended University College London for her Master's and recently launched Curaty, an online platform bringing artwork to work and home spaces through purchase and rental options. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriConni BiesalskiConni BiesalskiIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>d181e587-aac1-4dec-b886-ccb4b9d55d5dMon, 08 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:53nofull39Conni Biesalski was born in Germany and showed an early passion for writing and other creative pursuits, such as photography and video production. She coupled these endeavors with her love of travel and became a digital nomad, capturing her experiences around the globe in a blog, which would become Germany's number one travel blog site. She is an avid practitioner of yoga, meditation and is focusing more specifically as of late on breathwork. She has recently launched a podcast called Breath Circle and authored a book releasing in Germany called "Find Your Magic". Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJessica Chin FooJessica Chin FooIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>a32681db-df7e-486c-ad15-fad9391fe51eSun, 07 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:28nofull38Jessica Chin Foo was born in the US but migrated back with her family to French Polynesia and grew up on the island of Tahiti. She studied in the US and staying true to the entrepreneurial lineage of her family, has been involved in a number of different activities that embrace her passion. These include being advisor to Ministers in the French Polynesian Government, hosting cleantech conferences, running a vineyard and also managing a non-profit called Freedom From Hunger that took her to Mali in Africa where she was trapped for ten days in a coup d'etat and witnessed mass casualties prior to her escape. She turned to her love of painting and yoga in order to heal from PTSD. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMathew LazarusMathew LazarusIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>ef85ff5b-67a3-401e-8c47-b745fffe3e90Sat, 06 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -070033:31nofull37Mathew Lazarus studied Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. The year he graduated, he lost his father to Multiple Sclerosis. This has impacted his life in terms of seeking a professional and personal journey full of intention decision making forged by a socially conscious framework. He has worked as a consultant, has developed apps for startups and is now co-founder of Heal Ventures, a startup studio building and investing in the mental health and wellness verticals. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMike MaizelsMike MaizelsIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>3a9e28bd-1dc6-46b0-addb-fe5a2efe364dFri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -070032:22nofull36Mike Maizels began college at USC intent on becoming an artist. During the course of his study, he realized that his passion was more being a participant in the art ecosystem and not as an artist. He pursued a Master's and a Doctorate in Art History and became a curator for a number of years at Wellesley College and then began an Assistant Professorship post at the University of Arkansas. He recently has been a Visiting Researcher at Harvard's metallab and while in Boston, he has completed an MBA at MIT's Sloan School. He is a published author with additional titles to be released imminently. His research interests focus on creativity, technology and commerce. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSunjya SchweigSunjya SchweigIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>034c0110-20e8-41ea-afc2-8337b88dc68aThu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -070032:59nofull35Sunjya Schweig was born to parents of Western-origin but spent most of his youth until the age of 11 in India. His family then migrated back to Northern CA and he attended Berkeley to study medical anthropology and religious studies. He followed his passion to study medicine, yet had it in mind at the outset to approach the traditional study of medicine through a functional lens. Several years after graduating he founded the CA Center for Functional Medicine. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJoshua BinderJoshua BinderIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>9dd3f7b3-998d-4d8a-ab3f-a4fabd988fd8Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -070033:05nofull34Joshua Binder grew up in NY to parents in the entertainment space with a writer/director father and choreographer mother. He studied English at UCLA intent on joining the family lineage but an EMT course he took spawned dual life pursuits. Josh has built a career as an EMT, written episodic television, appeared in feature films, and completed voice over work, all before joining the LA County Fire Department and working his way up to Battalion Chief. His two paths coincided recently when he directed Harrison Ford in a firefighter training series. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSusanna Harwood RubinSusanna Harwood RubinIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>c6c4ef6e-aa7b-4455-a049-0485c2a3ef7fTue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -070032:22nofull33Susanna Harwood Rubin is an artist, writer, yoga instructor and speaker. She co-authored the exhibition companion entitled Looking at Matisse and Picasso while she worked as a writer and lecturer at the Museum of Modern Art. She is also the author of Yoga 365: Daily Wisdom On and Off the Mat, a book of readings related to yoga. In addition, she teaches a series of classes online where she guides students on writing, yoga and yogic philosophy. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriYasue MaetakeYasue MaetakeIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>d8feb4dc-89a4-4452-b8fd-77f0054ebeacMon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -070031:11nofull32Yasue Maetake was born in Japan and came to the US for her MFA at Columbia University. She developed an early interest in materials. Her work centers on the creation of evocative sculptures that grapple with non-controllable forces of nature and serve as a proxy for the human body. She also "prints" metal corrosion onto handmade paper, the latter of which she learned during an artist-in-residence program in Ghana under famed artist El Anatsui. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMichelle MartinMichelle MartinIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>e3dbb5b4-5fe0-4ddf-b4f2-10c307a2e6beSun, 31 May 2020 06:00:00 -070032:17nofull31Michelle Martin started her career as a journalist and then shifted to corporate communications and speech writing. She became impassioned about social justice and community building and launched an artist-friendly site called Arts Ally that connected several ecosystem participants on a digital platform to support art sales. She sold that business and during the launch of another initiative, succumbed to a catastrophic health issue. After her recovery she continues to focus on health and wellness areas, launching a wellness product site called 7wow.co. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMax GomezMax GomezIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>55e3bb57-8c5e-4caa-9ad2-3612f9fafe40Sat, 30 May 2020 12:00:00 -070030:36nofull30Max Gomez grew up in New Jersey and came to California with the plan of studying neuroscience. His plans changed when he realized he had a lifelong struggle with dyslexia. Simultaneously, while working as an EMT he was exposed to the power of breath in acting as a remote control for our emotions. He coupled that with experiences in marketing and a few years post graduating launched the company Breathwrk. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriBojana Jankovic WeatherlyBojana Jankovic WeatherlyIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>ae4989bf-8a12-4a6a-96b9-310a55d5dfa6Fri, 29 May 2020 09:00:00 -070032:47nofull29Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly was born in Serbia, a part of the former Yugoslavia. As war and civil unrest broke out from its dissolution, she migrated to Canada in her early teens. She studied medicine in Vancouver and while pregnant during her residency at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles, she developed an interest in evidence-based integrative and functional medicine as a means to support her traditional medicine training. She has launched a practice in New York City that draws on all of these elements. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriClarissa BurtClarissa BurtIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>457bb35d-6510-4f5e-a0d6-e56629086536Thu, 28 May 2020 09:00:00 -070031:38nofull28Clarissa Burt began her career in modeling, gracing the cover of leading magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Cosmopolitan, while participating in runway shows and becoming the face of Orlane Cosmetics. She then turned to production where she staged the Miss Universe Pageant in Italy, appeared in movies and authored books. She has been involved with non-profits including Walking Africa, where as Ambassador for the US she was instrumental in their winning the Nobel Peace Prize. She is also a director of One World Filter Foundation and recently launched In The Limelight, an online multimedia platform. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriTerrence WoodTerrence WoodIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>d025a2f7-c3c3-44cc-8dbf-5a2b783db6b1Wed, 27 May 2020 08:00:00 -070033:35nofull27Terrence Wood is a former professional football player who launched "Before You Go Pro" to assist middle and high school athletes navigate the labyrinth of choices that is the transition to professional sports. Terrence has authored a book on the topic and will soon be launching an app for his clients. He is the grandson of the late Willie Wood, an NFL Hall of Famer. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriJoseph DiMuroJoseph DiMuroIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>6d1d8725-6aef-4f1d-bace-163526d700afTue, 26 May 2020 06:00:00 -070033:24nofull26Joseph DiMuro was born in NY and dedicated his life to entertainment, building his career with decade long stints at Fox and BMG Music, a division of Sony.  He has worked with such artists as Chaka Kahn, Gloria Estefan, Aaron Neville and The Dave Matthews Band.  He has been involved on the agency side after that working with leading musicians like Justin Timberlake.  He also launched an agency in partnership with Jay-Z and his production company Roc Nation. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriAshley WrayAshley WrayIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>e87f905e-a2ee-49b1-92ac-3c0ca26e62f6Mon, 25 May 2020 12:00:00 -070032:50nofull25Ashley Wray began her career in journalism and changed the trajectory of her life's work on a trip where she was introduced to the art of malas, which are beads used in meditation. That gave birth to her company Mala Collective which now partners with the likes of GOOP and TED, the producers of TED Talks. She is an avid hiker, bound for the far reaches of the globe to explore and recharge while in isolation. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriKai StubbeKai StubbeIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>318cc704-5322-40e5-99b0-654cdc58f0a2Sun, 24 May 2020 12:00:00 -070032:50nofull24Kai Stubbe was born in Germany and has studied and lived in many parts of the globe, including Australia, Chile, China and the US. He represents the true spirit of an entrepreneur having tried his hand in a number of different arenas, including wellness, fashion and technology. He has exemplified resilience and gratitude in all he has done, which he attributes for his success and what fuels his continued drive. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSandra Nelson WinklerSandra Nelson WinklerIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>0cc98bb2-5727-43ac-a6e3-c06bee4e04fcSat, 23 May 2020 12:00:00 -070033:33nofull23Sandra Nelson Winkler is a natural born healer, with a passion for the arts that she celebrates as a producer, writer, director and actor. She is a Reiki master, an advocate for at-home births and a counselor to end-of-life patients at the Donna Karan-founded Urban Zen Integrated Therapies Program. She is fluent in French, Spanish and English. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriBouchra BaibanouBouchra BaibanouIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>2ef8c242-480d-43e9-a4cc-91597a0b4f7fFri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 -070032:38nofull22Bouchra Baibanou is one of only 400 people in the history of humanity to ever complete the Seven Summits Challenge of climbing the highest peak on every continent, including Mount Everest.  She is the first Moroccan to ever accomplish the Challenge and to have climbed Mount Everest.  She is the first North African Woman and Woman of Arab-origin also to have accomplished this feat. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriShaun CassidyShaun CassidyIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>97396254-c001-4657-a650-02ad04c92615Thu, 21 May 2020 12:00:00 -070030:06nofull21Shaun Cassidy is a leading digital marketer and Moderator of the Virtual League Group on LinkedIn. He began his career pursuing his lifelong love of art and after a brief stint in the military began helping people build their brands, particular those with a creative background. He has worked with such notable digital companies as Travelocity. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMike FechtMike FechtIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>4f458ce5-489d-4e6e-8170-95e89cae827cWed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 -070033:03nofull20Mike Fecht has built a career in fitness, from being a senior level manager at Crunch Fitness to running sports performance training, including the teaching of yoga, for professional athletes of the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB and most notably with the Miami Dolphins franchise. Mike suffered a great personal tragedy which he credits surviving by deepening his yoga and meditation practices. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriGraham GoddardGraham GoddardIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>ece385b0-c7d5-4339-b1eb-04861b67baa5Tue, 19 May 2020 12:00:00 -070032:06nofull19Graham Goddard is an accomplished visual artist with gallery representation who is constantly seeking ways to challenge and re-invent himself. Graham's pursuit of creativity goes well beyond the canvas and encompasses not only installations, but also business endeavors where he can serve the art community that he is so passionate about. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriRobert CainRobert CainIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>32f3069c-c0bd-4f3e-bb36-c76fe95eeb37Mon, 18 May 2020 12:00:00 -070031:52nofull18Robert Cain followed his life long passion and began his entertainment career after attending Harvard and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He developed THE USUAL SUSPECTS while working for Aaron Spelling, after which he worked at Wesley Snipe's production company. While at JP Morgan, he worked on the MGM IPO. He then migrated to Russia and worked on producing films, including the Oscar nominated MONGOL. He consults on China-based film projects and continues to actively write screenplays. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriPhung HuynhPhung HuynhIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>b9b13974-657c-4423-8437-2c2774d6463aSun, 17 May 2020 09:00:00 -070030:17nofull17Phung Huynh initially pursued a career in medicine, then opted to align with her passion for art. Hailing from a refugee family, Phung's journey involved escaping Vietnam with her parents and arriving in the US. Phung explores cultural identity in her work, marrying Eastern and Western aesthetic sensibilities in a manner that mirrors her own life experiences of cultural slippage and cultural collision. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriScilla AndreenScilla AndreenIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>0d90be6d-2676-4d1c-811e-992b4d3ffd28Sat, 16 May 2020 09:00:00 -070033:42nofull16Scilla Andreen began her entertainment career in costume design, earning an Emmy nomination for her work on THE WONDER YEARS. She turned to writing, directing and producing and one of her short films was among the ten considered for an Oscar nomination. She co-founded IndieFlix and recently released a trilogy of films: Angst, LIKE and The Upstanders, looking at adolescent social interaction and mental health. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriEllie RubinEllie RubinIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>f4ede3b6-ea38-4941-8fe8-7a3f7f28e8b3Fri, 15 May 2020 09:00:00 -070033:47nofull15Ellie Rubin began her career in the arts and migrated to the management of artistic and creative assets before converting her agency into a software company, a shift that coincided with her move to Silicon Valley where she worked for a number of technology and media companies, including Apple and Sony.  After selling her business, she launched a series of interviews and authored two books.  Ellie is a cancer survivor.  She has recently re-launched her interview series, called Ellie Conversations. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriRyan PatelRyan PatelIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>66895902-489a-49cf-9e2a-c8a76e5678fcThu, 14 May 2020 09:00:00 -070030:50nofull14Ryan Patel began his career with publicly traded restaurant chains quickly working his way up to interacting with C-Suite executives. He was also responsible for the large global expansion of Pinkberry. He now serves as a business commentator making multiple appearances on CNN, Fox News, CNBC and numerous foreign outlets. Ryan also serves on the Board of several organizations, including the Peter Drucker School of Management. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriNancy RothsteinNancy RothsteinIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>07ed4cf1-a840-402f-8aaa-5a9ddfbc591bWed, 13 May 2020 09:00:00 -070033:52nofull13Nancy Rothstein began her career in finance working in risk management and at the time, the cutting edge area of financial futures. Because of a snoring spouse, she decided to change directions in her professional life and became The Sleep Ambassador, advocating for sleep through writing, teaching and consulting to corporations, including for LinkedIn. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriNezha AlaouiNezha AlaouiIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>525d68c3-4b81-4989-8cff-7f070acfb2c1Tue, 12 May 2020 03:00:00 -070033:23nofull12Nezha Alaoui hails from one of the most prominent families in Morocco. She left behind a life of privilege to work for the UN and to launch Mayshad Group, a developer of an ecosystem focused on female empowerment. Mayshad has built a community of 1.4 million members. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriFelicia TomaskoFelicia TomaskoIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>006917bf-3c24-49f4-bb40-5f2806f53ce3Mon, 11 May 2020 10:00:00 -070032:01nofull11Felicia Tomasko trained as a nurse after being brought to healing through her ayurvedic practices. She later fused two teenage passions of hers in writing and yoga to become a member of the founding team of LA Yoga Magazine, eventually becoming Editor-in-Chief and purchasing ownership. She is also a breast cancer survivor. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriSuzanne HillSuzanne HillIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>d33818f7-9ab6-442c-a79d-41b84c0a0b4eSun, 10 May 2020 10:00:00 -070033:24nofull10Suzanne Hill started her career as an investment banker but heeded the pull to become a healer and trained as an acupuncturist to focus on whole body health. She opened two locations in Manhattan to offer acupuncture services and guided meditation, the latter of which can now be found online. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriKeeth SmartKeeth SmartIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>c46775fc-fb5c-4a4f-a2d4-4da34ed78bc1Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:00 -070032:54nofull9Keeth Smart missed out on a medal by one point at the Athens Olympics. He overcame the loss of both of his parents and a medical condition, where he was told he would never fence again, to win silver at the Beijing Games. He then attended Columbia Business School. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriAndrea Wilson WoodsAndrea Wilson WoodsIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>90e16836-ee8d-4693-88e6-c3faa28833b9Fri, 08 May 2020 10:00:00 -070033:48nofull8Andrea Wilson Woods became guardian of her eight year old sister, Adrienne, at the age of 22 and raised her until her diagnosis of liver cancer and their last 147 days together. That timeframe is the name of a memoir Andrea wrote about her experience. She also started a non-profit called Blue Faery and recently launched Cancer University, a resource to guide newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriScott FarberScott FarberIntro Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro

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]]>8deb9729-43a4-4c8b-8862-5114c218e9afThu, 07 May 2020 10:00:00 -070031:30nofull7Scott Farber is a serial entrepreneur who comes from a lineage of educators. He attended Harvard University on a scholarship. He and his partners self-funded an education services company startup called A List. Their mission was to level the playing field, a motto that has served Scott in subsequent endeavors. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriRebecca FarrRebecca FarrFor a transcript click https://tinyurl.com/y7z4tbsv (here). Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>For a transcript click here.

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]]>3f40f2cf-a991-4041-99f0-fb6f4ee140fdWed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 -070032:08nofull6Rebecca is a leading visual artist. She uses her comfort in visual language to explore American history and themes of geographic displacement and suffering that have been a part of her own family narrative. She grappled with dyslexia and was drawn to the visual arts because she felt words would 'eat her'. She is an avid practitioner of Zen Buddhism. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriDaniela ConnellyDaniela ConnellyFor a transcript click https://tinyurl.com/y7z4tbsv (here). Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>For a transcript click here.

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]]>a4e2f469-e19d-4ade-aaec-27410ae40c40Tue, 05 May 2020 12:00:00 -070033:02nofull5Daniela is a physician who practices integrative medicine, is a mother of five children, speaks five languages and runs an organic farm. She shares about her challenges with dyslexia and the strategies she employed to graduate medical school. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriMax JosephsonMax JosephsonMax Josephson is a programmer developing mindfulness apps for heavy technology users.&nbsp;Past projects have been completed for Apple, Magic Leap and Spire.io. Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Max Josephson is a programmer developing mindfulness apps for heavy technology users. Past projects have been completed for Apple, Magic Leap and Spire.io.

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]]>015bfb62-633f-444c-b4f1-d3d703fa1230Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:00 -070028:55nofull4Max Josephson is a programmer developing mindfulness apps for heavy technology users. Past projects have been completed for Apple, Magic Leap and Spire.io. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriPhil KohnPhil KohnIntro - Family and love of baseball, including https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_Puckett (Kirby Puckett) 11:19 - Meditation retreat 17:18 - Moving to China after doing investment banking 18:27 - Chronic health issue management 24:44 - Language immersion, meditation retreats and investment banking are all the same thing Interactive transcripts are available upon request; reach out to connect@achievepodcast.com. Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro - Family and love of baseball, including Kirby Puckett

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18:27 - Chronic health issue management

24:44 - Language immersion, meditation retreats and investment banking are all the same thing

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]]>24f1c387-3d84-4d73-b7e1-c60704b3e6e4Sun, 03 May 2020 13:00:00 -070031:28nofull3Phil is a former successful investment banker, an entrepreneur who had a company through 500 startups accelerator in San Francisco, and has now become even more successful angel investor. He has grappled with chronic health issues, is an avid meditator and fluent in Mandarin, after re-locating to China. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriWhitney LynnWhitney LynnIntro - Growing up with love for art &amp; music 5:19 - Family in the military 9:39 - San Diego Airport Window 11:57 - San Francisco Arts Commission, Memorial Building 15:00 - Political commentary? 16:54 - Girls, girls, girls and signs 21:26 - The Patch Project 24:38 - Fallen Limbs, inspired by https://www.christies.com/ (Christie's) 26:26 - The importance of teaching Interactive transcripts are available upon request; reach out to connect@achievepodcast.com. Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro - Growing up with love for art & music

5:19 - Family in the military

9:39 - San Diego Airport Window

11:57 - San Francisco Arts Commission, Memorial Building

15:00 - Political commentary?

16:54 - Girls, girls, girls and signs

21:26 - The Patch Project

24:38 - Fallen Limbs, inspired by Christie's

26:26 - The importance of teaching

Interactive transcripts are available upon request; reach out to connect@achievepodcast.com.

Hosted by Aseem Giri

]]>ea75238b-3993-4fb3-b341-c11d55ef0ebdSat, 02 May 2020 12:00:00 -070031:15nofull2Whitney Lynn is a highly versatile artist who started out as a classical pianist prior to becoming a well known artist. She's held teaching posts at Stanford, UC Berkeley and the University of Washington. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem GiriZachary WilliamsZachary WilliamsIntro - Growing up with the arts in San Francisco 4:28 - Having a celebrity parent 6:14 - Names 8:01 - Studying at NYU during 9/11 10:08 - Working in the gaming industry at Entertainment Arts 12:21 - Columbia Business School 17:14 - Supporting mental health initiatives 24:26 - Launching PYM A full transcript is available upon request; reach out to connect@achievepodcast.com. Hosted by Aseem Giri <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/achievepodcast">Support this podcast</a>Intro - Growing up with the arts in San Francisco

4:28 - Having a celebrity parent

6:14 - Names

8:01 - Studying at NYU during 9/11

10:08 - Working in the gaming industry at Entertainment Arts

12:21 - Columbia Business School

17:14 - Supporting mental health initiatives

24:26 - Launching PYM

A full transcript is available upon request; reach out to connect@achievepodcast.com.

Hosted by Aseem Giri

]]>f4750efb-83f0-4ad7-81c3-eb54e893e191Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 -070031:14nofull1Zak Williams, son of late comedian and actor Robin Williams, shares the journey that led him to launch his latest enterprise, designed to help those suffering from anxiety. Hosted by Aseem Giri. https://achievepodcast.com.Aseem Giri