In this episode, mindset & purpose coach Stefanie Elsperman outlines her story behind creating the Purpose Driven Life Method and how through her own internal struggles & reflections, she was able to grow, fix herself, and achieve her passion of helping others find their true purpose through this framework, which is outlined in the episode! We dove into speaking about self doubts and by identifying them and rewiring your brain, they become easier to overcome and succeed in whatever you want while mastering your purpose. As a young entrepreneur, she gives her best tips for time and stress management, citing some books that helped with the process. Lastly, we discuss how following your intuition and trusting your gut can help you break out of your comfort zone and through barriers you didn't think was possible until now!

The Purpose Driven Life Method: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R4Anyh2McfZAReLbk1AdlgUfkkij6sXK/view
Stefanie's Instagram: @stefanieelsperman
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In this episode, Isaac outlines the changes that have been made at his school(The Mulgrave School) due to the pandemic and gives his thoughts on the adjustments. We dive into the basketball side of things where he explains why he chose to pursue basketball compared to other sports and then walks us through the recruiting process before and after the pandemic, highlighting some key learning points & differences as well as sharing some stories from his past university visits. He outlines how he is staying motivated and focused during this time of uncertainty, citing the importance of staying fit, keeping up with the fundamentals, nutrition, & sleep as main drivers. Lastly, we give our NBA playoff predictions and hot takes!

Isaac's highlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=x41nThxJlJ4&app=desktop
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Nidhi, a recent computer engineering graduate from the University of California at Berkeley, reflects on her time at the school; specifically about what she liked about the school and areas where she would like to see improvements.

She then explains how her love for entertainment and performing pushed her to audition and make the San Francisco 49ers & Sacramento Kings' respective dance teams, breaking barriers and becoming one of the first dancers of South Asian heritage to make a professional team. Due to that, she was given the chance to travel to Mumbai and perform in the NBA India Games, which she reflects on, citing how incredible the experience was.

Lastly, she outlines her job as a software engineering intern @ Twillio and how she has adapted to the change of life, fighting "imposter syndrome" and being the only woman and by far the youngest on her team.

Nidhi's Instagram & TikTok :  @nidhi.reddy.k

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Jayson, a recent New Media Marketing graduate @RIT & Incoming Junior Associate Product Manager at Publicis Sapient, reflects on his time moving to Austin, TX & working as a Content Marketing Intern at Indeed, one of the top job sites in the world with over 250 million unique visitors every month. Through this role, he learned the importance of employer branding and explains how important it is for firms to identify their core competencies when recruiting talent. He gives a brief explanation of Publicis Sapient, a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally-enabled state, and how he plans of achieving his goal of creating the most versatile & accessible digital products. Lastly, Jay emphasizes the importance of diversifying the ways you receive information, as it can open you up to learning in a whole new way and broaden your perspective; that way you are not so close minded on one source.

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Hani outlines how his passion for fitness and bodybuilding stemmed from the admiration of the commitment required to be successful. He's used the time during the pandemic to become a certified personal trainer, in which he discusses his goals of leading by example to generate positive impacts in his clients' lives while also outlining the variability of each client and how you must adapt to each person. Lastly, we talk about the changes/reactions he's experienced in his life since the start of his journey on many different levels(friends, family, etc.)!
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Dr. Carnovale holds the rank of Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Prior to joining RIT, Dr. Carnovale was Nike Professor of Supply Chain Management at Portland State University. Dr. Carnovale is a supply chain strategist and econometrician specializing in inter-firm networks, risk management and global sourcing/production networks with a specific focus on equity-based partnerships.

Dr. Carnovale and I discuss his transition to online learning as a professor and the challenges he has faced since the pandemic has hit. He shares his story behind deciding to get his PhD in Supply Chain Management and landing a spot as a professor at Portland State University. He then outlines his decision to take a role at RIT, citing how he didn't want to be a cog in the machine and take a leading role, which his work/teaching exemplifies. Lastly, we discuss a few supply chain questions that include the following:

• Will supply chains become more regional?
• What statistic is key is measuring supply chain performance and what firms excel at this?
• How has covid impacted the global supply chain and what changes do you expect
• Blockchain in supply chain: What can we expect?

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Zayn and Raziq talk with Kamran Ahamed a.k.a BrownKam, a rising hip-hop artist from Calgary who was doing shows all over Canda however due to covid-19 there have been delays; he has used this time to focus on making more content and establishing his brand and identity in the music space. He tells his story about unexpectedly getting into music and how it has opened up a whole new life to him. He outlines the creation process behind making music and videos and how important it is that everything ties together to convey the message that he wants. Lastly, he stresses how being yourself with your content is the best way to make an impact and avoiding complacency is critical in the process!

BrownKam - Calm Down(feat. Kayam): https://fanlink.to/BrownKam_CalmDown
20 Under 20 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uA76ZyZAMB1ZYp7mHKRxz?si=u8q45iuHTkWx-Ws3V7rbNw
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Zaki and I start off by discussing the stories behind starting both of our podcasts. He recently launched The Wrong Side of the Post, a podcast series that he and 4 others have started during the quarantine, so give that a listen if you're looking for a lighthearted conversation between 5 friends with lots of laughs and banter! Zaki then describes his decision process behind choosing McGill University, where he is studying English and International Development; he explains how the program is much more than the common "Shakespeare" misconception and how it has enhanced his critical thinking and writing skills, which he has been able to apply in his previous internship and work experiences. Lastly, we discuss Zaki's adjustments since moving to Canada, he gives his honest opinion for the killer question: Montreal vs. Toronto, discussing the pros and cons of each city since he has lived in both!
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Jakob, a Danish-Colombian journalism student who grew up in the United States, describes how the pandemic has affected his life in Kosovo, as he has to deal with some tough restrictions as the government has recently collapsed. He gives a brief explanation of the history in the Balkan region, outlining tensions between Serbia & Albania and how nationalism has played a huge part with the ongoing tensions. Jakob also talks about his life as a reporter in the area and the risks involved, referencing a time he received death threats and thought he was being followed due to outrage with an article he recently posted where he was condemning comments that were pro-genocide. Lastly, Dante and him reflect on growing up in northern Virginia and share some of their wildest stories with the cops and using a real "fake" ID!
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