After a stressful month of exams and COVID-19 vaccinations, the guys are back with another episode and this week they are joined by Ritu Dutta, the founder and CEO of the Neuroscience Foundation. In addition to talking about the developing field of Neuroscience, they discuss college life, coming from immigrant backgrounds, entrepreneurship, and women in Neuroscience! Tune in this week to learn more about Ritu’s experiences as a freshman in college and a young STEM entrepreneur in the making!

Link to the Neuroscience Foundation:

https://linktr.ee/neurosciencefoundation

Link to our Social Media and Resources: 

https://linktr.ee/DauntlessDreaming

In this week’s episode, Dauntless Dreaming is joined by Chigz Odedra, its first recurring guest who released an EP this past week. The guys talk about everything from Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and even Tarheel basketball. Tune-in to learn more about the inspiration behind Chigz’ new EP and our thoughts on the latest music releases!

Use the link down below to listen to Chigz’ music!

https://linkfly.to/ChigzO

In this week’s episode, Ankush and Aniketh are joined by Nikita Billman, the founder of two successful non-profit start-ups. Launch Local is based in the United States and strives to help small businesses and non-profits rethink and implement new digital programs. From Houses to Homes is an organization that aims to mitigate cyclical poverty in rural communities in Guatemala. In addition to her successes as an entrepreneur, Nikita discusses her journey in consulting and how students can get involved.

Use the links down below to learn more about consulting and Nikita’s organizations!

Launch Local:

https://www.launchlocal.org/

From Houses to Homes:

https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/

Consulting Prep:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J4SxT99XMNRNWmPOY9nLb8L4bkU42Xun

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Pandemic, Launch Local and Meal Prep

03:44 - Etiquettes of golf and its place in the business world

06:15 - Climbing volcanoes and From Houses to Homes

09:29 - Discussion on white savior complex and financial/cultural perspective

14:44 - Feeling isolated in individualistic communities

17:17 - What is From Houses to Homes?

22:20 - Leveraging existing opportunities to run non-profits

23:36 - Impact of storytelling

26:04 - Is there such a thing as non-profit burnout?

28:14 - Fundraising Gala for FHTH

29:27 - What is your definition of a good leader?

33:38 - The Ripple Effect

37:25 - What is Launch Local?

40:25 - Ankush’s experience with Launch Local as a Project Manager

43:53 - Nikita gives out Consulting Tips

45:59 - Nikita shares Consulting Prep Resources

47:28 - Advice to incoming students

Two episodes in three days?! Our guest in this episode is Keshav Javvadi, who is currently running for student body president at UNC-Chapel Hill. Tune in to learn more about his platform, experiences, and how student governments at all universities can connect college students and administrators!

Sponsored by the Javvadi for SBP Campaign

To learn more about Keshav’s platform and to sign the petition to get him on the ballot, use the link below!

https://linktr.ee/javvadiforsbp

In this week's episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Ali Khan, a biostatistics and public health double major who has had a unique journey on his path to becoming a Tarheel. Tune in this week to learn about Ali's experiences growing up in Romania, Canada, China, and the United States; and how the guys feel about public health as they reflect on each nation's response to the pandemic this past year!

With the biggest sporting event of the year right around the corner, the guys predict who will win the battle between Mahomes and Brady. They also talk about Wall Street Bets, Covid haircuts, investing, Elon Musk, and Dauntless Dreaming's recent success on social media. Tune in this week and listen to one of the most random conversations that covers just about everything!

In this week’s episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Vaishnavi Siripurapu, a major in Biology and Women Studies, who is dedicated to improving sexual education in the communities she impacts. In addition to her experiences as a South Asian woman, Vaishnavi talks about colorism in South Asian and American culture and how she was able to achieve such great success in college research. Join us this week to learn more about Vaishnavi’s journey!

To learn more about Vaishnavi's research or more about female reproductive health, use the links below!

- https://endeavors.unc.edu/the-road-to-reproductive-health/

- https://browngirlmagazine.com/2020/03/dark-goddesses-and-me-religious-colorism-in-hindu-india/

- https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/sexual-health-info/sex-myths/

In this week’s episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Merve Rida Bayraktar, the founder of PinkSTREAM, an online education service that introduces young girls to STEM. In addition to her experiences as one of the few female computer science leaders in her class, Rida talks about what are some good mindsets to have when navigating uncharted areas and how she has found new creativity amidst the pandemic. Tune in to learn more about Rida’s inspiration for creating PinkSTREAM and how she believes focusing on women in STEM is more important now than ever!

In the first episode of 2021, Aniketh and Ankush sit down with Charlie Helms to learn more about his impact as the founder of Black in Technology and AfroPix. We discuss the lack of diversity in STEM, and what were some of the experiences Charlie had navigating the field of computer science as an African American student at UNC-Chapel Hill. We hope the courage and leadership that Charlie embodies inspires our audience to pursue their passions, even if people tell them otherwise. Join us on this episode of Dauntless Dreaming to learn more about Charlie and our thoughts on minorities in STEM.

The last episode of the year is upon us! This week Aniketh and Ankush unwind and talk about their experiences over the last six months with both the podcast and in life. They talk about everything from how they are coping with the pandemic, to their favorite Christmas music, to what Dauntless Dreaming has planned for the new year.