For some people, going into the family business is a no-brainer. 

And for today’s guest, Kaushal Shah, it was through this common path that he discovered a problem worth solving. 

Inspired by his parents' paper packaging business of 55 years, Kaushal knew he could create a better model. 

Now, Kaushal is the Founder and CEO of envoPAP, a sustainable company that is creating environmentally friendly paper and packaging out of agricultural waste. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Kaushal shares how what we’re exposed to as children shapes our adulthood, ways to get clear on our desires and the power of mindfulness to manage our business fears. 

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Like many of us, Angel Chen assumed that her philanthropic work would come after she’d spent years in her cushy corporate job. Once she’d made the money. Once she had the time. Once she’d done enough. But what would happen if she didn’t wait?

Thinking about what she wanted out of life, Angel and her partner built DrawHistory, a branding agency with a big difference. Through their work, the team has helped more than 150 socially conscious organisations progress their purpose and help build the future. 

In today’s episode, powered by Shopify, Angel shares how to grow a business from the seed of an idea, ways to pivot a global brand and how DrawHistory are building a world for the people who need tomorrow to be better than today. 

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The pandemic has taken every single one of us on our own individual, and collective, roller coaster rides. But can you imagine starting a job heading up marketing in the Asia Pacific region for a company that spearheads the democratisation of e-commerce? Well that was what Robin Marchant was faced with in January of 2020 when he joined Shopify. In this episode, Robin shares everything he learned, and continues to learn, about how the Covid-19 pandemic changed e-commerce. Robin also shares his wisdom on omnichannel marketing in a digital-first world and how Shopify creates a more diverse global economy. 

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As the child of Chinese immigrants, Amy Yu knew that her path was to study hard, get an education and step into a stable job. But after her studies took her from Western Australia all the way over to the big smoke of Melbourne, Amy knew she had to make a bold move. 

Now, Amy is the Co-Founder and CTO of Ventora Medical, a venture-backed company that is developing a device to monitor the airway pressure of premature infants on non-invasive respiratory support, proving that being brave and saying yes can (literally) change the world. 

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Have you ever known that something wasn’t for you? Whether it was a new job or a new course, you just knew deep down that you weren’t meant to be there? That’s how today’s guest, Amna Akhtar, the Founder of non-profit organisation, GirlDreamer felt when she dropped out of university after just one week. 

Feeling pressured by her immigrant parents to take a more traditional path, Amna followed her heart and left her nursing degree behind... aiming to help people in a different way. 

In today’s inspiring episode powered by Shopify, Amna shares how her environment shaped her life, the issues with today’s toxic hustle culture as well as the value of listening to your inner voice to guide you to new heights.

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As entrepreneurs, working with a mission is ingrained. The inherent nature of working for a better future keeps us committed when the going gets tough. In every Peers2Peers episode, we ask our clever guests: What’s the value in pursuing what you’re most passionate about? 

The answers can reveal so much about a person, their mission and of course, their passions. In this special episode, we weave together some of our most insightful answers from the best millennial entrepreneurs around the world and hope that you walk away armed with the fire to keep pushing. 

Enjoy, peers. 

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We’re three quarters through 2021, peers. While you may be wondering if you’ve “done enough” for your business this year, our Founder and CEO, Michelle Akhidenor wants you to know that it’s okay to take your foot off the gas for a hot minute. 

In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Michelle opens up about her mental health after launching a new podcast, the benefits to herself and her business since taking a breather, and why slow and steady can win the race after all. 

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Rejection, loneliness, anxiety; emotions us humans tend not to like. But sometimes, they can be the catalyst to change the course of our lives. 

Ella Greenwood was just 13 years old when she began to suffer from mental health issues. At the same time as her career as an actress was beginning, Ella knew she wanted to share stories and add value to the world through film. 

In today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify, we speak with award-winning filmmaker and actress, Ella to hear how she developed her glass half-full mindset, how she started a fully-fledged business as a teenager and her advice for those of us struggling with anxiety and depression. 

*This episode cover’s topics of mental health, depression and anxiety and may be triggering to some listeners. If you or a loved one is in need of help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.*

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Colombo-based entrepreneur and Founder of Surge Global, Bhanuka Harischandra always felt like the black sheep in his family.  With academic pressures plaguing his future, a teenaged Bhanuka turned to video games. 

After uploading video game content to streaming platforms like YouTube, Bhanuka began to see his path changing in front of him as he realised he could monetise his passion. But, when YouTube changed their business model overnight (for the worst,) Bhanuka knew he had to stick with his guns and make his dreams work. 

From building a business as a teenager to working with Fortune 500 companies across the globe, today’s Peers2Peers episode powered by Shopify shares Bhanuka’ s unique entrepreneurial journey.

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When today’s guest moved from Bangladesh to America, she never imagined that she’d one day be receiving an award from President Barack Obama himself. 

After arriving in the US to gain an education, Shomy Hasan Chowdury started volunteering. Soon, 40 hours turned into 460 and the entrepreneur discovered her passion for giving back. 

Now the Co-Founder of global youth-led organisation Awareness 360, a Water, Hygiene and Sanitation activist, a TEDx Speaker and a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient (just to name a few accolades) Shomy is an inspiring entrepreneur who knows the power in community. 

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