Fresh Leaf Forever

Neha Shukla is a teen innovator, Diana Award recipient, teen scientist, who leverages her passion for science and technology to solve real world problems and create positive change in global communities.
The Diana Award honors young people who work to improve the lives of others and is the most prestigious accolade a young person between the ages of 9 and 25 can receive for their social action/humanitarian work.
In this episode on the podcast, Neha and I talk about how youth can succeed in turning their ideas into productive ventures or be able to get closer to finding the right path for them to achieve their vision.
Topic focus includes -
* Neha's involvement in STEM and related accomplishments and her success in the innovation space.
* Her famous innovation Six feet apart and what it is about; what it is intended to do in a Covid dominated global scenario and her being featured on the NASDAQ screen at Times Square.
* Other adaptations of the device and future prospects for the device post pandemic; her other innovations.
*Neha's innovation framework and how it empowers  GenZ to create tangible solutions.
* How crucial is it for anyone to take the first step and how they can come up with ideas.
* Neha conceptualizing her ideas into actions when she first felt the urge to do it.
* Fostering ingenuity and facilitating problem solving with young folks.
* Technology areas for youth to focus on.
* Non STEM areas and being successful in using her innovation framework.
* Resources for anyone to go after in furthering their pursuit.
* Role of adults, parents, society in shaping the minds of young innovators.
* Biggest motivation, motivators, importance of mentoring.
* Neha's workshops, and her role in helping youth become innovators.
* Building an innovation eco system
and so much more ....
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This episode with Kellie Taylor, CEO and Founder of Taylor Street Designs and mom of two entrepreneurial teenagers focuses on nurturing young talent and helping them blossom into whatever they envision becoming in their lives.

Episode highlights include conversation on -
* How do we identify entrepreneurial teens ?
* Why is it so great for teens to go off of their intuition coupled with all these determining factors
* How do we address stumbling blocks
* What aspects do they demonstrate that helps us identify their path
* How can adults and parents offer support
* Going big with their ideas and parents nurturing that passion
* Helping kids make the most of summertime break and bring out their talent
* For anyone not knowing how to go further with their ideas, what should they resort to
* Resources and pointers
* Handling skepticism, peer pressure and school work
* Achievement culture and its impact
* Enhancing "breadth" at a young age
* Impact of what they do when young as it relates to college and work later on
* Mentoring and guidance
& so much more relevant aspects form the basis for this excellent, not to miss conversation.

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Amol Gupta is an upcoming junior at the University of Georgia, pursuing a business degree. He has trained in martial arts from the age of five, and has achieved second degree black belt in American Karate.
In this conversation, Amol and I focus on the role of martial arts in moulding an individual and shaping them to handle life both mentally and physically strong.
Topic focus include, but not limited to -
* Origin of martial arts
* His initiation into this and subsequently pursuing other sports and returning back to karate again.
* Kind of training involved in karate
* Progression of skills in karate
* Skills that martial arts teaches an individual
* Progression and time period between each belt level
* Amol's achievement of novice black belt and hiccups progressing to advanced black belt
* Lessons learned from his pursuit of advanced black belt
* Physical activity and requirements to pass the test
* Role as a student, life skills acquired and his transition to teaching
*Amols' current involvement with karate (Shorinjiru karatedo style)
* Training resources and other tips for aspiring students of any age

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Interview with artist Elyssa Dorf reveals her passion for art and digital media and transforming people's lives and their surroundings with cheerful and vibrant art.

Vai and Elyssa talk about
- her art & involvement during the pandemic, her media features including the New York City holiday Pottery Barn mural
- how art can transform people's lives and surroundings  into a cheerful and happier place
- Elyssa's online business cheerydesigns.com, how it evolved and the
great work she does with it
- Her role in the community and volunteer efforts with art as a major force
- Education, its relevance and pursuing art as a career
- Her digital media and design consults and custom work
- Press features on Forbes, Thrive, CBS and Today Show and her growth thereof
- Inspiration and involvement for her personally to grow and for any artist
- Importance of finding one's passion and comfort zone
- Her recipe to success with her business and much more ... Enjoy this conversation and be sure to leave a feedback and share with friends and family.
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In this interview with tennis player Kylie Collins, we talk about her journey all the way from when she picked up a racquet first to her most recent and biggest achievement - NCAA Collegiate Team Championship with the Texas Longhorns.
Conversation is centered around -
* Kylie's initiation into tennis as a junior and development thereof
* Competing in higher level events like National Championships, Orange Bowl, Eddie Herr, Easter Bowl and being very successful
*Her training at Smith Stearns tennis academy
*Competing in the ITF, WTA tour events
*NCAA, the recruitment in a Covid year, settling in as freshman and winning
* Road ahead, balancing school and tennis
*Training, fitness, nutrition and recovery
* Tips for juniors looking to pursue collegiate tennis

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Emma Fishman is a vibrant young professional working in the field of photography. She exudes confidence in what she does and her work is amazing!
She is a staff photographer at Bon Appetit and her work has made their cover art on multiple issues.
In this episode I talk to Emma about
* how her passion for photography came about
* her family's role in nurturing her passion
* educational background and relevance to what she is today
* Seasonal photography and her pick
* Intricate aspects of photography and what she feels is significant
* Role of food stylists and prop artists in studio photography
* Portraits and how we can achieve effective results
* Capturing picture with cell phone for beginners
* Role of equipment in ensuring best results
* Challenges women face  in the industry
* Motivation aspects to go after her passion
* Misconceptions when it comes to this art
* College students and how they can go after their  pursuit
* Education as it relates to a student's career thereafter
* Candid pictures, family portraits
* Photography as an art
Emma's conversation with me in this episode is insightful, not compromising on the fun elements a dialogue requires.
Tune in and enjoy!
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My guest Anastasia Eden and I talk about the endless possibilities that exist with vegan cooking, veganism and a vegan lifestyle.
As the author of multiple books, running online courses and as organizer of retreats as a retreat chef, Anastasia walks us through very nicely as to how one can embrace a vegan lifestyle with ease, simplicity and transform their lives.
We discuss and focus on the following aspects in this episode -

• Anastasia's introduction to vegan eating and lifestyle
• What prompted her to consider veganism and transformation she felt
• Her journey as a vegan retreat chef and organizing retreats, the challenges that come with it
• Group sizes, tailor making recipes to address specific needs and achieving guest satisfaction
• Being creative in the kitchen and why cooking from the heart is so important for a healthy family
• Embracing veganism and how easy it is; why there's not a need to be skeptical about being vegan, 
• How veganism helps one eat nutritious and stay healthy
• Her books on vegan cooking and eating; recipes and blog and online courses
• Compassion in one's life, having fun and feeling vibrant
• Seasonal eating and cooking and its importance
• Global eating scenario
• Meditation, calming effects and mind-body connection
• Food as a healer and how we are what we eat
• Several ideas on how one can incorporate veganism; focus on allergies and still being able to make satisfying meals.

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My guest Brandon Shintani is the founder of the organization Mind Design Sports, created by a teenager and run by support from a team of like minded teenagers. This organization focuses on the most important aspect in a young athlete's life - the often overlooked mental side and sports psychology that is much needed for an athlete to succeed.
We see so many promising young athletes who are extremely talented; yet, they're sometimes not as successful as they should be just because of lack of support in this space.
Brandon and Vai discuss very significant points in this episode -
* How multi sport athletes find their passion and his own personal journey
* His involvement with high school sports
* Role of mental side for athletes to succeed
* Brandon's involvement with sports psychology and how it got initiated
* Support system that his organization provides for athlete success
* How different is this organization from a sports psychology service or coach
* Global reach of his contributing team
*Blog and podcast support for athletes and how different media help absorb information
* Role of contributing team members
* Impact on student athletes and their success
* Helpful tips for athletes to improve performance
* Meditation and other support systems
* Coping with failure and learning to come out of it
* Injuries and sports nutrition, dealing with it all
* Individual sports vs team sports - focus areas
* Useful tips for athletes to benefit from and to contribute in this effort

Tune in and enjoy!

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Jamie Alix Barber is a highly creative and unique solopreneur who has carved a niche for herself in the realm of photography as an art. With an education background in STEM, jobs in pharmaceutical sales, teaching and immense passion for photography, Jamie has shown  that it takes "courage to be creative"- her intuitive eye has led her to believe in herself and create a trendy, online, and successful business.
Jamie and I talk about
* how her love for photography started
* what her specific interest areas were/are with photography
* how her educational background and work experience were different from her  passion.
* how her boutique and fine art gallery business was born.
* what she looks for when she's out and about trying to create content for her business.
* techniques needed for photography and her work to be unique.
* balancing a day job and still being successful as an entrepreneur.
* Building a business harnessing both her passion and talent.
* How design is important and what it needs to convey and the eye for it.
* Visualizing her product from an end user's standpoint.
* Hand curated gifts, photography and portfolio focus.
* How an artist can tap into their creative side and achieve one of a kind design.
* Impact of her business on the community.
* Need for businesses to support one another to be successful.
* Her business and its impact on women and women empowerment.
Jamie is the Creator and founder of JAlixBarberphotography and Profundities Boutique.
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Mitch Savoie Hill is the founder and owner of SavHill Consulting and is an expert coach and mentor.

She is a renowned public speaker, Tedx speaker, book author, does organizational workshops and is the guest this week on the podcast.

Mitch and I discuss the following aspects to turn adversity situations into one of opportunity and overcome roadblocks in anyone’s life. This may be personal life situations, career, student life, professional situations, business aspects or anything one might perceive to be a challenge worth looking at.

❇️ Need for society to recognize people for their skills

❇️ Creating one’s own identity; women establishing themselves in a boxed mentality society

❇️ Challenges faced by people of color in situations

❇️ Achieving transformation amidst roadblocks and Mitch’s formula “VOLAR” the acronym

❇️ Does opportunity knock or how do we go after ?

❇️ Need to trust resources/mentors and other digital resources

❇️ Being stronger together

❇️ Actualizing plans and recalibrating as needed

❇️ Confidence and the role it plays in one’s success

❇️ Students and impact on their journey

❇️ Mitch’s book and how it can benefit anyone

She’s also a musically talented person and is very vibrant to engage with. Tune in and enjoy this conversation ! Mitch's website is www.savhillconsulting.com

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