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My First Step Ever
By Ishani NigamEducation
My First Step Ever episodes
- S5 EP132: From Corporate World to World of Women's Web
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🎯 In the latest episode of "My First Step Ever," host Ishani delves into the story of Aparna Vedapuri Singh from India. Singh transitioned from a corporate job to creating and nurturing an online platform for women. She used technology to provide a platform for many talented women in India to share their products and services with audiences around the world. Throughout her journey, she empowered women in her community who were eager to create their own identities.
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Aparna Vedapuri Singh is the Founder and CEO of Women’s Web, a leading digital platform in India. Aparna is passionate about empowering women to chart their destinies and bringing them together to empower each other on their journeys.Reach out to Aparna here👉🏻: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-vedapuri-singh/
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About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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24 min - [S5 EP 131] Easy Steps to Kickstart Your Personal Finances with Annie M. Yang
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Annie Margarita Yang, the financial freedom wizard for GEN-Z, is shares her journey from a timid and studious girl to a dynamic personal finance expert. In this episode, we chat about
✅ How does parenting shape you in many ways?
✅ What factors make or break your confidence?
✅ How to excel in a field of your choice and become an expert?
✅ Top tips for GENZ on personal finance for the unstable future.
Website: https://www.annieyangfinancial.com/
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Annie Margarita Yang is the definitive voice in Millennial finance, specialising in strategies for beating today’s tough economic challenges. She is the author of an award-winning, best-selling new book, The 5-Day Job Search, which helps young professionals get out of student loan debt while finding the ideal job.With more than 1 million views on YouTube, her witty approach to tough talk sets her apart from others. Annie’s candid style cuts through the noise, delivering foolproof advice for real-world challenges. Far from generic tips, her tips focus on practical steps to quickly improve finances, especially for challenges unique to Millennials.
Based in Boston with her husband, Annie complements her professional life with a love for piano, adding another layer to her multifaceted persona
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About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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33 min - WRAP UP 2023 | Thank you for tuning into My First Step Ever Podcast
🎯Spotify Wrapped Up Best Episode Is: EP116
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About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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3 min - [S5 EP130] Success In The Age of Collaborations & Communities | Ft. Jody McPhearson
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Jody McPhearson, founder of Inclusive Spaces, a brilliant storyteller, dynamic speaker, and interactive facilitator, chats about
✅ Influence of community on his childhood✅ What happens when you don't find the help you are looking for?✅ Jody's first interaction with Kids left a huge impact.✅ How did he become a youth empowerment and development leader?✅ How did he come to formulate formulated the Belong Believe Begin Model™?---------------------------------------------------------------------------About the Speaker
Jody McPhearson is known as a brilliant storyteller, dynamic speaker, and interactive facilitator, consulting with schools, organizations, and corporations, and developing practical tools, grounded in research and experience, that drive measurable results.Inspired by Maslow but with a twist of today's reality, Jody formulated the Belong Believe Begin Model™. It's not just a model; it's a movement, reflecting Maslow's holistic view yet enriched by the voices of the young souls Jody interacts with daily. As he fervently believes, 'We can't keep building programs for young people without young people in the building.' Their dreams, aspirations, and voices are this model's backbone.Jody's commitment transcends mere youth development. It's about cherishing the past's wisdom while co-creating a luminous future with the very youth who inspire. As the founder of Inclusive Spaces, he champions an environment where young people don't just grow but thrive, drawing lessons from history and moulding them for today.In our ever-evolving world, Jody's innovative approach has revolutionised lives and establishments. Join him on this journey, hear the transformative tales, and let's co-script a radiant future.Learn more here:TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_quINX44xs&t=5sWebsite:https://www.jodyspeakslife.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodymcphearson/***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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32 min - [S5 EP129] Inside the Mind of An Award-Winning Podcaster | Ft. Caitlin Judd
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Caitlin Judd, co-founder of Lady Brains and co-founder/co-host of award-winning Lady Brain podcast and consultant, mentor chats about
✅ Influence of community on her childhood✅ Strong women who shaped her mindset✅ Her experiments with life, places and people, leaving her biggest realisation of life.✅ How did she find her way to create a side hustle?✅ Her first steps in entrepreneurship.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About the SpeakerCo-founder of lady-brains: a platform dedicated to helping early-stage founders and their businesses grow, so they can live more fulfilling, meaningful and sustainable lives. We inspired them with our podcast show featuring the best global founders, offer mentorship through our Brains Trust group mentor program and provide tools, templates and lessons through our 10-module online business course, Base Camp.Co-host of the lady-brains podcast: one of Australia’s most top-rated entrepreneurial poddies.Brand coaching and strategist: With over 10+ years of experience in the leadership, community, well-being and positive psychology space, I’ve helped to build multimillion-dollar businesses across Australia, US, Canada, Singapore and Europe.Learn more about the work I'm doing right now at ladybrains.com.au 💫***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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46 min - [S5 EP128] Most Influential Youth Leader, Africa | Making difference
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Oliva Nalwadda, shares the heart-wrenching moments that compelled her to come out of her small town in Africa, ask big questions and become the Most Influential Young Leader in Africa (2022, to bring about the changes to her people, community and create policies of their betterment.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------About the SpeakerOrganisation: FIA FOUNDATIONJob Title: YOUTH AMBASSADORCountry: UGANDAProfile: Oliva Nalwadda is the Africa Youth Ambassador for the FIA Foundation, a founder of UZIMA ARI Uganda and a Youth Leadership Board Member of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety established for the second UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. She is a global advocate for road safety, sustainable mobility, and climate action with a great passion for meaningful youth engagement in global discussions. Oliva has been named among the Most Influential Young Leaders in Africa (2022). She is a published author and an SDG 11 youth champion with strong experience working across the African region.Social media channels:https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliva-nalwadda-86a98181/ https://twitter.com/OlivaNalwadda***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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30 min - [S5 EP127] Dealing with identity crisis and ways to build one | Ishani chats with Braeden Rhys
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Braeden Rhys a trailblazing marketing and public relations professional, celebrated as one of Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneurs dives into her unconventional discovery of his purpose -
✅ Why find one's self-worth?✅ Challenges faced to be accepted as a gay man and how that applies to an identity crisis for everyone.✅ Braeden's story of finding self and journey through the Adult industry.✅ How did Braeden overcome the acceptance by the world and go beyond to utilise his ultimate talent to break into entrepreneurial space.✅ What are the top tips for youth to deal with Identity crisis?-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About the SpeakerBraeden Rhys: Trailblazing Entrepreneur Celebrating Authenticity and ResilienceBraeden Rhys, one of Australia's Top 100 Entrepreneurs, is a renowned marketing and public relations professional. With award-winning brands like Sweet Release Agency and Axis Global Co, he's left a lasting impact on the business world.Braeden's journey is a testament to resilience and authenticity. Raised in a strict religious environment, he faced the conflict between his true identity as a gay man and his upbringing. He overcame these challenges, embracing his true self.His path led him to the Adult Industry, where he thrived as Jett Black, a male sex worker. This unconventional journey culminated in the founding of Sweet Release Agency, a top marketing and PR agency in the industry.Braeden also revealed his identity as Kara Zmatiq, Australia's Premier Live Singing Drag Queen, showcasing his versatility and passion.Braeden's story of going from adversity to entrepreneurship highlights his resilience and authenticity. He encourages others to stay true to themselves and pursue their dreams.Driven by authenticity, Braeden Rhys continues to redefine success on his terms, inspiring others to do the same.Learn more here:https://www.axisglobal.co/***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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38 min - [S5 EP126] Are you struggling to make the big move? | Award-winning Producer, SACorp.
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Lara Damiani, an award-winning producer, dives into her unconventional discovery of her purpose -
✅ How did she outdo herself in the first role in her career?✅ How does she channel her thoughts on working in a male-driven industry?✅ What made her way into production in her late 30s?✅ How did she turn an entrepreneur from a producer?***
About the Speaker
Lara Damiani is a self-taught, independent documentary director and producer who began her film industry career when she was in her late 30s. Her first feature documentary Tibet’s Cry for Freedom premiered in competition at international film festivals before being acquired by Czech Television and TV NZ.
In 2019, Lara wrote, produced and directed “A Place to Call Home” which was licenced by ABC’s Compass and was one of the highest-rating episodes in its first broadcast season.Lara directed, produced and edited the 2020 short film “Little Bang’s New Eye” (SBS) which won Awards in the Impact Docs, Indy Film Festival, INDIE Film Fest, Docs Without Borders and the GINDIE Film Festival.Lara has worked around the world as a documentary filmmaker with government departments, NGOs and international development and humanitarian organisations in the Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Timor-Leste, Tibet, India, Bangladesh, India and many more. She’s a passionate, community-minded agent for social change who believes deeply in the power of film and media to create a deep and lasting impact that can help drive the change needed to make our world a better place.Lara is the founder of the South Australian film production company Think Films.Learn More:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laradamiani/***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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27 min - 125 episodes of My First Step Ever podcast Celebration | Season Break
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Excited to share the mini milestone celebration of My First Step Ever, podcast.If you are a disruptor and find it challenging to follow your goals, tune into My First Step Ever podcast, which takes you through the behind-the-scenes stories of people who have made it or found their definition of success. From global keynote speakers to entrepreneurs, to corporate executives, to artists, youth leaders, and social activists this podcast has it all!
Only to show you, that everyone's path is different yet they find success because they do not give up before they make it!Press the bell icon for weekly episodes that are up every Wednesday and Saturday!***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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4 min - [S4 EP 125]: Youth doesn't need to be fixed, they need this instead
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🎯During this episode, our guest speaker Meghan ⚒️ (Dillard) McGilvra MSW, doesn't unlock doors for talent, she busts through them. A workforce development professional and youth advocate uncovers
✅ What does youth need to become a confident professional?✅ Why is it important for you to find a career that is aligned with your strengths?✅ How to recognise the gaps in the career decision journey and take action to reach where you aim to?✅ Why youth does not need to be fixed but rather empowered?***
About the Speaker
I am a Workforce Development Disruptor. I believe we often get in our own way and allow policies and systems to dictate how we best serve youth/students.
I am incredibly passionate about Youth Development and believe youth are whole when they come to us, they do not need to be "fixed", we need to fix the systems with them.I have spent the last 20 years working with nonprofits, DOL funded initiatives, and developing a unique skill set that centers work around those that need it most and the systems that support or get in the way.I am a "why can't we", "how could we", "is this right for those we are serving", and " teach me more". I believe in humour, authenticity, partnerships, Equity, mental wellness, family priorities, skill building, and trust.Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanmcgilvra/***
About the host:
Hi, I am Ishani Nigam, a podcaster and content creator. I aim to create content that EDUTAINS [educates and entertains] my audiences. I am a curious and enthusiastic soul, who loves to question the norm and found this podcast as a way to let my energy flow in the right direction. I am a creative, warm and fun-loving soul and I become all of these when surrounded by like-minded people :)
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31 min
About My First Step Ever
From the publisher's feed
We all have dreams, goals and desires to do extraordinary work in our lives. But, we often get intimidated with the very first step that leads to our journey. What if we only keep dreaming? The real…
success lies in dreaming, planning to achieve those dreams and then most importantly ACTING on those plans. If just the thought of doing it makes your heart beat faster then don’t worry my friend. I was as nervous once as you are now! But, then one day I went beyond that daunting first step and life became easier. So, I have now embarked on a journey to interact with accomplished people, who went past that first step, in my new podcast series called My First Step Ever. Through this podcast series, I aim to bring forth real success stories, of people, from various professions and discuss strategies they employed to overcome their fears. So, get ready to fuel your dreams through these insightful conversations and let yourself fly high. Logo courtesy Manash Parui. Insta - @myfirststepever_in