PEERS

Zara Perumal has always been grateful: of her supportive parents who embraced her love of computer science, to her career opportunities earned at places like Google. But most of all, she was grateful that she got to the position to fully follow and realise her dreams by founding Overwatch Data.

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Zara Perumal joins the podcast to discuss the dangers of believing your own hype, the importance of gratitude, and how learning to surf reminded her of the importance of being comfortable being uncomfortable.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Overwatch Data: https://www.overwatchdata.io/

Connect with Zara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zperumal/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s unlikely “entrepreneur” was your first job. It probably took you a while to get there: keeping yourself afloat while you honed your passions and direction. But time spent learning isn’t time wasted.  When it came time to start her own venture, this week’s guest found she’d already learned the skills she needed along the way.

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Irene Liu joins the podcast to discuss the good work of Chiyo: a food delivery service that provides pregnancy and postpartum meals that combine Eastern medicinal practice with Western nutrition.

Irene shares how a messy career narrative gave her the skills she needed to run her company, how COVID was a blessing for a catering service looking to hire out-of-work chefs, and how she found the ultimate fulfilment in following a pursuit that allowed her to directly help people.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Chiyo: https://wearechiyo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearechiyo/

Connect with Irene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneliu17/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you help the world around you, Peers? It’s a question we ask ourselves often, but the answer can usually be found right in our backyard.

In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Lach Baniya, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Icarus Media. While she founded her media company in 2013, she had to overcome many hurdles including responding to the crises in Myanmar, to ultimately take her business to the next level. 

In this ep, Lach shares how she empowers the women of Myanmar through her portfolio of digital publications, why education is the gateway to freedom, and why your Plan A may not always be what’s best for you.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out GandaWin: https://www.gandawin.net/

Connect with Lach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachbaniya/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the luxury and glamour of social media. While everyone may be living their best lives, it’s often not the full picture and honestly, it’s not what’s really important. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Mladen Jovanovic, the Co-Founder of BindiMaps, an Australian tech startup that helps the visually impaired navigate unfamiliar or complex indoor spaces with a navigational mobile app. 

Mladen shares the importance of unplugging from social media, how many failures it took to launch BindiMaps, and why we should think about giving back in order to find fulfilment.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out BindiMaps: https://bindimaps.com/

Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/BindiMaps

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/bindimaps/

Connect with Mladen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mladen-jovanovic/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When has life dealt you a rogue hand, peers? While at the time it can feel unfair or pull you away from your current path, sometimes that seemingly random hand can lead you to great things. 

Today’s guest Stuti Gupta discovered this when her father became ill and struggled to continue with his flailing ayurvedic healthcare company. Stuti returned to her home town with her brother and cared for both her father and the family business. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, the head of Amrutam shares how she evolved her father’s company from sinking to soaring, and why community can be a tool for healing.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Amrutam: https://amrutam.co.in/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AmrutamOfficial/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/amrutamofficial/

Connect with Stuti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuti-ashok-gupta-973a23105/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a year, peers. As 2022 comes to a close and OOO email signatures are beginning to be written, we thought it’d be the perfect time for a recap. In this very special episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, TPP Founder Michelle Akhidenor gets on the other side of the mic. Interviewed by TPP’s Business Strategist Kim Kerton, the duo shares the highs and lows of 2022, why they’re challenging the idea of hustle and what the future of TPP holds. Don’t miss this one.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out The Peers Project: https://thepeersproject.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thepeersprojectco

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Follow on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michakhidenor

Connect with Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When did you notice that the world isn’t what you thought, peers? 

For today’s guest, she grew up surrounded by strong and independent women. It wasn’t until she was 12 years-old when she realised the impact that gender inequalities have on society. But, as a result of her upbringing, Paloma Schackert now dedicates herself to creating jobs for women in the apparel manufacturing industry.

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, Paloma shares the story of Co-Founding Ethical Apparel Africa, why she’s committing to empowering women to become financially independent, and how she’s helping to close the gender inequality gap.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Ethical Apparel Africa: https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Ethical-Apparel-Africa

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_apparel/

Connect with Paloma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paloma-schackert

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What helps you get through the hard times, peers? For today’s guest, it’s remembering that his purpose is bigger than himself. By focusing on his community and ultimately, his target demographic, Austin Martin is able to get over the roadblocks and continue his mission of helping disadvantaged kids. 

In this episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we sit down with Austin Martin, the Founder of Rhymes with Reason, an Educational Technology company that helps students learn literacy through their favourite music. 

Austin shares why his own lack of academic motivation led him to think outside of the box, why boredom doesn’t always mean you’re on the wrong path, and how to think bigger than yourself.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Rhymes with Reason: https://rhymeswithreason.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rhymeswithreason1

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/rhymeswithreason/

Connect with Austin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-martin-0975b998/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling a bit lost at the moment, peers? Maybe you don’t know where you’re meant to go next or what this moment right here is even leading to. 

This feeling can ring especially true as an entrepreneur. 

In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear the journey of Dr. Katherine Grill, the CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a technology company that provides personalised mental health support to teens through a self-guided platform. While it sounds super impressive (and it is), Dr. Grill never envisioned herself in tech. In fact, she started out studying the creative art of painting.

Hear how Dr. Grill moved from painting to art therapy, to being her own boss and helping countless teens with their mental health, in this week’s ep.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Neolth: hhttps://www.neolth.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/neolth/

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/neolth/

Connect with Dr. Grill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-grill-phd/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For many of us, we’re taught to move through the world “safely”. Get good grades in order to get a “good” job. Work hard as an employee in order to gain respect and value. 

But what if this traditional way of work and life is outdated? What if it isn’t “safe” at all? 

In today’s episode of Peers2Peers, powered by Shopify, we hear from Stephanie Michelsen, the CEO and Co-Founder of Jellatech, a company that aims to use biotechnology to synthesise animal proteins – without killing the animals. 

Stephanie shares why safety is an illusion and that the only constant in life is change, how she discovered the thing that lights her up, and why there’s no right time – so shoot your shot, peers.

Discover more:

Start your Shopify 14-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3fuq58C

Check out Jellatech: https://www.jellatech.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jellatech

Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jellatech.inc/

Connect with Stephanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-michelsen-b3554211b/

Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.