Restoring Our City

Welcome to the Restoring Our City podcast, our platform where we have candid conversations, on today’s topics, to connect our community. Every week, we talk about the issues impacting our society, and also bring in influential guests who are doing their part to Restore Our City.

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The craziest year in recent memory is under wraps. And so is Season 2! It's only fitting we end year 15 of Restoring Our City with our 15th episode of the season. In this special Season Finale, all of our contributors join us to recall lessons learned and new motivations going into 2021.

We will be taking a short break, but will be back with all new content, guests, and candid conversations that impact our community coming soon in 2021! Stay tuned and thanks for listening!

COVID-19. Probably one of the most important topics that has not only impacted our communities, but the entire world. Dr. Linoj Samuel,  the Division head of Microbiology at the Henry Ford Health System shares his story as his team was one of the first hospital systems in the country to tackle the virus.

He provides his insight on how the virus has impacted our communities (10:00), a healthy approach to  skeptics (14:17), and a breakdown of the vaccine (24:18). 

We are excited to present our next guest, Renji Bijoy- founder of Immersed VR and who was recently named one of Forbes 30 under 30. His work with VR is exciting, but his story is somehow even more inspirational. Check out the great leadership lessons he shares in our latest episode as we walk through the resilience of leadership. 

Listen/watch the latest episode streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 

What does it mean to be a servant leader? How do you lead in a completely different culture and context? Special guest Wesley Varughese joins us all the way from Dubai as he discusses the important steps a leader must take when making decisions and also how the best way to lead is to put the needs of others above our own.   Check out the latest episode now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

In this in depth conversation, our special guest and Relevant Magazine author Alvin Oommen shares his insight into the identify of a leader, leaning on his experience in starting his own business, to serving as a Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship.  We cover lots of topics including our recent election, how leaders should respond to divided opinions, and the best ways for next generation leaders to avoid mistakes. Do not miss this inspiring conversation with a truly impactful leader!

Is there a bigger challenge than leading college students? Two great leaders join us as we continue our Leadership Series. Jeswin Thomas and Glenn Joseph help lead the Design Movement at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and they share a lot of practical lessons in leadership, along with the challenges facing the South Asian college population. 

No matter what area or stage of life you are in, you are bound to learn some valuable life lessons in leadership from this episode. 

In this episode of our Leadership Series, we had the privilege to interview the founder of WACONE, Stanley Sam. In an inspiring conversation, we cover Stanley's experiences in surviving cancer, stepping out of a successful role, and taking the risk on starting something new. If you wanted to learn the successful traits of true leadership, this is a conversation you do not want to miss!  

WACONE helps clothe, feed, and provide clean drinking water through every purchase to people who need it the most. Check out all the latest gear at WACONE.com and support a great cause!

Understanding the traits of a good leader help us choose the right ones. It's not an easy decision to make, but being aware of the characteristics help us make informed decisions. In this candid conversation, Marketing expert Toby Kurian and Church leader Alvin Mathew join the podcast to discuss how we choose leaders, what to look for, and what are the non-negotiables  when it comes to putting people in power.   

We are kicking off a new series on Leadership! From the south asian perspective, what makes a good leader? In this episode, Jobbin talks with Marketing expert Toby Kurien on what character traits to look for, and what can prevent some of us from moving into leadership roles. We explore hard hitting questions like, "Is Michael Scott from The Office a good leader?" and reasons to help take the next step.