Interesting Humans

Bibi and Sarah sit with fellow-podcaster and food photography enthusiast, Lindsay Seligman. When she's not at her day-job as a marketing professional, Lindsay is finding exciting and interesting ways to express herself using her skillset and natural talents.
In the episode, we talk about unrealistic self-expectations, starting new projects and doing them even when you're filled with fear of the unknown.
Episode References:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/us/coronavirus-fitness-training-former-inmates-jobs-cnnheroes/index.html (Fitness trainer uses his decade behind bars to inspire clients and help former inmates transform their lives)
https://www.instagram.com/thebougieweeklypodcast (The Bougie Weekly Podcast)
Lindsay's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/lbseligman (https://www.instagram.com/lbseligman)
https://www.instagram.com/charcuterieboardqueen (https://www.instagram.com/charcuterieboardqueen)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

On this episode, Bibi and Sarah are joined by Mira Mistry, an IT business professional turned yoga instructor and movement enthusiast serving her community with free online yoga courses during COVID-19.
In this conversation, we talk about growing up the child of immigrants, finding self-identity and rediscovering cultural heritage. We also find time to pick between coffee and peppermint essential oils... You have to listen to understand. It became a whole thing.
Episode References:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/jonathan-bauer-assawoman-bay-saves-life-toddler/ (Hero Jumps Into Maryland Bay to Save Toddler’s Life After Crash Flings Her Car Seat Into the Water)
Mira's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/miramistry22 (https://www.instagram.com/miramistry22)
https://www.instagram.com/movementwithmira (https://www.instagram.com/movementwithmira)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

When the snowstorm hit Texas in early 2021, wiping out power and utilities in communities already grappling with the effects of COVID-19, Zishan and his young family had no choice but to hunker down for the duration of the unexpected challenge.
Bibi and Sarah have a truly enlightening conversation with Zishan about what it was like to live through an ordeal a lot of us just got to watch on TV. His sense of calm and perseverance shines through in this episode and teaches us how we might properly handle even the toughest situations.
Episode References:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/29/us/chicago-schools-covid-remote-learning-student-support-cnnheroes/index.html?utm_term=1619870526077d5cfc300f8b5andutm_source=cnn_The+Good+Stuff+05%2F01%2F21andutm_medium=emailandbt_ee=Pi8QvbvNtFwIj2mM0DJx5bzze6HIIKbYCC1oyqGoPdtEg%2FUoUl4hfsZw8sOWjl%2FAandbt_ts=1619870526079 (Jennifer Maddox has provided after-school activities for more than 800 children)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgnC65nrajs (CST #3 - Perseverance Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbi76gPOJSU (CST #3 - Perseverance Part 2)
ZIshan's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/zubairzishan (https://www.instagram.com/zubairzishan)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

Bibi and Sarah kick off Season 2 with a fantastic conversation with Busi Gwiji, a self-care and mental health advocate in Oakville, ON.
In true Interesting Humans fashion, we talk with Busi about her journey, life and experiences as well as what makes self-care and mental health so important, especially now.
This conversation is full of knowledge gems and laughs, and the season couldn't have begun any better!
Episode References:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/sport/japan-supercentenarian-olympic-torchbearer-hnk-intl/index.html?utm_term=1615035700378a949bd2faeb0andutm_source=cnn_The+Good+Stuff+03%2F06%2F21andutm_medium=emailandutm_campaign=1615035700380andbt_ee=ZX4t6Pi8Y7R0i0pzY1n7xbtOWZT1TDifQGcllXB5c63ib6LbjtT13XztUPFRfBDNandbt_ts=1615035700380 (Aged 118, the world's oldest living person will carry the Olympic flame in Japan)
Busi's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/busi_global (https://www.instagram.com/busi_global)
https://www.selfcareglobe.care/ (https://www.selfcareglobe.care/)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

Did you miss us?
Your favorite hosts, Bibi and Sarah are back on April 27!
New humans. New stories. New season.

In this very special episode, Bibi and Sarah make Interesting Humans history by having a recorded conversation without a guest in the mix!
Follow your two favorite hosts down memory lane as they unpack the planning, beginnings and making of the podcast. Each episode to date is also examined for the gems they contain.
After a truly eventful and unprecedented year - anyone else feel like the word "unprecedented" really blew up in 2020? - it was chicken soup for the soul to look back and see how far we've come.
Here's to a kinder 2021, interesting humans!
Guest Playback Markers:
Shar J: 00:09:29
Cherry Mayers: 00:14:03
Christine Awad: 00:16:41
Jessica Gorlicky: 00:20:24
James Milonas: 00:23:59
Brayden Laflamme: 00:26:50
Sae Byeon: 00:28:51
Alyaa Younis: 00:32:55
Harprit Gill: 00:36:22
Jasmine Amoako-Agyei and Naruro Hassan: 00:38:52
Sibel Mufti: 00:42:40
Michelle Kosoy: 00:45:55
Gaurav Pramanik: 00:50:41
Arthur Odeka: 00:54:46
Noella Eze: 00:57:21
Josiah Ojenma: 01:00:51
Gabe Young: 01:03:05
Julia Bennett Chan and Caroline Leung: 01:06:08
Fraz Iqbal: 01:09:51
Episode References:
Find all the episodes we referenced at the clickable links below (and everywhere else you find podcasts):
https://open.spotify.com/show/4D78ektm1LdKX1RVpxcfnd (Spotify)
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/interesting-humans/id1495558237 (Apple Podcasts)
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaW50ZXJlc3RpbmctaHVtYW5zLw (Google Podcasts)
https://www.stitcher.com/show/interesting-humans (Stitcher)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

In the last episode of 2020, we could not have wished for a more wonderful guest! This week, listen to the conversation that Bibi and Sarah have with Fraz Iqbal, a charmingly unassuming tech professional who's seen a thing or two about life.
Since immigrating to Canada from Saudi Arabia as a fresh-eyed college freshman some 12 odd years ago, Fraz has learned to overcome every challenge he's encountered along his journey.
Listen to him talk about his Indian heritage, assimilating Canadian culture, overcoming hearing loss as well as a brain tumor with the ease of a natural storyteller. Fraz's nature is so calm and endearing that even while describing the most visceral aspects of his experiences, you aren't sucked into a negative space.
Enjoy the episode!
Episode References:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/10/us/florida-utility-bills-paid-trnd/index.html (A Florida man just paid off the past dues for 114 families at risk of having their utilities shut off)
Fraz's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/alphyc (https://www.instagram.com/alphyc)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)

On this episode, Julia and Caroline join Bibi and Sarah for a witty, truthful and thought-provoking conversation that takes us through their lives, journeys, work and the life-altering decisions they've made to get them where they are today.

These two proudly Chinese-Canadian women lead with purpose and bring a breath of fresh air to every situation while remaining funny and extremely conversational. This is evident in spades in the incredible podcast they host together, the Not Nice Podcast.

The episode covers a wide range of subjects from racism to bowel-movements, and you're just going to have to listen to find out how on earth we were able to cover so much ground!

Episode references available on our website.

Gabriel Young is the podcast guest you didn't know you needed, but now that you've got a taste, you're addicted!

At 16, this Hollywood native is an abundantly talented model, actor, budding comic and podcast host whose energy is pure magic. On What Do You Mean?, the podcast that he co-hosts with Faith Vu, you can catch Gabe dishing out improvised comedy and unsanctioned advice in a way that only he can.

On this episode, we talk about Gabe's childhood, ambitions and how he, like so many other junior high-schoolers, is navigating the new and exciting world of full-time online learning. The contrast provided by holding up the glamour of Hollywood against the more conventional teenage ordeals makes for a hilarious, thought-provoking and absolutely fantastic ride!

Episode references available on our website.

On this episode, Bibi and Sarah talk to Josiah Ojenma, a Canadian music producer and beatmaker on the rise in his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario.
Josiah, who works under the name JoeyXY, is the son of Ghanaian immigrants who moved to Canada in search of opportunity. Today, Josiah works as a barber while perfecting his musical craft.
In the course of this fun conversation, we talk about Josiah's uncanny ability to spot opportunity and his dedication to putting in the work as he goes after his dreams.
Episode References:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mcdonalds-customer-raises-32k-for-employee-who-paid-for-her-meal/ (Teen McDonald’s Employee Pays for Family’s Meal When Mom Forgets Her Wallet—Then She Raises $32K for Him)
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531012267 (What Do You Mean? (The Podcast))
Josiah Ojenma's Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/_joeyxy (https://www.instagram.com/_joeyxy)
Interesting Humans Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/interestinghumanspod/)
https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/ (https://www.twitter.com/theihpod/)