Karmia's Got Questions

HEY!!! Welcome back to Karmia's Got Questions. We're starting off Season 2 with Denzen Cortez, a man whose ambition inspires me every day. 

Beyond his current role as an intern at ABC World News Tonight, Cortez has traveled far and wide to cover some incredibly groundbreaking and impactful stories. 

Tune in right now. 

There's nothing stopping you. 

Have you ever been thrown into a court room without knowing what the case entails??? In this KGQ season finale, Hanna Dworkin approached the judge with ALMOST no hesitation. Her next chapter lies in Washington, D.C., so we just had to put her skills to the test. 

Outside of the trial, we talk about Hanna's time at Boston University fighting for the "Survivor's Bill of Rights," her art business that's left a PHYSICAL impact on so many, and the tremendous losses she's overcome. 

Music used in this production (in order of appearance)
Lunar Cambridge - Please, take a seat - KGQ Season 1 Finale Theme 
Scott Buckley - Signal To Noise - Music powered by BreakingCopyright
Alexandra Tsikina - POLAR BEAR - Music powered by BreakingCopyright
Scott Buckley - Light in Dark Places - Music powered by BreakingCopyright
Scott Buckley - This Too Shall Pass - Music powered by BreakingCopyright
Scott Buckley - Freedom - Music powered by BreakingCopyright 

I've known Ryan Suva all my life, and he's come to be one of the strongest people I know. His ability to push past tragedy no matter how much it wants to bring him down has always been a constant inspiration in my personal journey. It's certainly difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel when so much of what you love feels lost. However, regardless of all his struggles, Ryan's success proves that there's gotta be something after. 

Throughout all the trials and tribulations, the journey for Rebecca Guidry has at many times felt lonely. Whether it was moving back and forth between Illinois and Arizona because of her mom's sickness, or never really having the chance to connect with her father and brother, she's still risen above it all and put her life on display while doing it. But as brandnamedbecca was built from the ground up, so was her passion for storytelling. You're just gonna have to listen to this one... 

His name is Devin Oommen, but I address him by his real title, Oommen - God of War. Here's the deal: He's had quite the spontaneous journey in life and is now finishing up his bachelors degree at an atypical age. But against all the judgement from friends and family, he's continued to persevere. His passion for political and data science is unwavering, and I'm proud to call him friend. Today, you can hear the story of one man who keeps pushing forward no matter what others may think, because "someone's opinion of you does not have to become your reality." - Les Brown. 

Chase Westberg, a broadcast journalism major at the Walter Cronkite School for Journalism and Mass Communication, doesn't just give you the unique insight of an Oregonian, but inspiration to keep pushing forward when times get tough. People make assumptions about how Westberg attained success, but it's never stopped her from continuously CHASING her passion for storytelling. Tune in right NOW!!!

Luis Medina is a man I met at the very beginning of my community college journey, and I couldn't be more proud to call him my friend today. He's the first in his family to take on the college journey, second to become an International Vice President from College of DuPage, and the third person in my life to expose Panera Bread... you're gonna want to give this episode a listen. Welcome back to Karmia's Got Questions. 

On her family's pathway to citizenship in the United States, Ayesha desired a meaningful education the most. Her passion for serving the community and raising others up to success with her is insurmountable. She's helped pass Illinois state law, built Computer Science Club from the ground up, and has never stopped supporting her fellow students in community college. Immerse yourself in Ayesha's story while listening to this week's episode of Karmia's Got Questions (KGQ). 

Majoring in marketing with a minor in international relations, Parama's journey to DePaul University didn't come without some overwhelming hurdles; challenges, that to the ordinary person, feel insurmountable. Regardless, she's always pushed through and has given back to countless amounts of others. Listen to Parama's story, where the choice between a loved one and continuing her education hung in the balance. 

I did a real deep dive on Bradley Chellberg's Instagram, and I found pictures and videos from over 10 years ago. He may just hold the world record for most amount of visits to the Chicago Field Museum. Homeschooled all his life and now studying physical education at Northern Illinois University, listen to Bradley's story, where the outdoors and his traditional Christian upbringing has made him the man of God he is today.