The Afflatus

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Melissa Mui, a talented Jr Photo Editor/Asset Manager at Verizon. Join us as we delve into her unique role and the invaluable insights she has gained throughout her career.

In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Brian Gavin, the former President of Globaledit, a leading creative asset management company in the industry.

In this episode, we explore the remarkable story of Sherley Soraya, a talented UX/UI designer, unveiling the secrets to her success and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way.

Siddhant Mishra is an investment banker-turned-financial journalist. Based in India’s financial capital, Siddhant has worked in the country’s leading business dailies, and believes communication is the most significant aspect of education. He holds a keen interest in both the stock market and the football transfer market, besides aviation, sports, and politics.Crime thrillers and detective fiction are his stress busters, and a game of billiards is his energy booster. Siddhant sees journalism as a field that should inspire and excite, rather than provoke and instill fear. ---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodSiddhant Mishra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddmishra7------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

Dr. Jingning Ao is working on her second Ph.D. in Strategy at the University of Pittsburgh. One of Jingning's life dreams is to visit outer space someday—perhaps through her research on strategic communication in space tourism and industrialization—while also making this dream come true for more space enthusiasts! Jingning also holds 3 certificates from Harvard Business School Online.Still a 100% dog person, Jingning loves her recently adopted cat, Kip. Jingning lives in Pittsburgh, PA and is ready for new adventures when she secures a tenure-track assistant professor position at a research university.---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodJingning Ao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aojingning------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

Douglas Parker currently serves as an M&A manager at a startup e-commerce conglomerate, The Razor Group. In his role, he is in charge of sourcing and acquiring e-commerce businesses.Previously, Douglas served as a VP of Sales at TriNet where he consulted boutique financial services firms on how to streamline HR operations. His prior experience includes working as an Assistant VP of Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch where he advised affluent clients on wealth management and banking strategies.Prior to that, Douglas worked as a financial advisor at Edward Jones. Douglas, who is based in New York City, has a passion for education and is a huge sports fan. So sit back, relax and enjoy the exciting journey of Douglas Parker. ---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodDouglas Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerdouglas------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

André Chaves is currently the Chief Growth Officer at Futurum Capital. André is also a startup advisor and founding partner of LEME/GROWTH, a strategic consulting firm focused on developing and accelerating new businesses in the technology, media, and communication sectors.André is a columnist for Meio&Mensagem & in 2017 co-authored a book titled “Re-Start me up”, which encourages individuals to become the protagonist of their own stories. In addition, Andre is also the Host & Co-Founder of the podcast “Future Hacker” which was launched in 2020 and is currently present in 85 countries. ---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodAndré Chaves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrechaves------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

Will Fernandez is a Global Client Partner with Wunderman Thompson, where he oversees the strategic growth of some of the agency’s most ambitious clients. Prior to Wunderman Thompson, Will joined the WPP Fellowship Program, working across the world’s largest marketing services company to help provide end-to-end creative transformation. Will started his career working in government, with stints in the United States Peace Corps mission in Costa Rica and in the Obama Administration’s National Economic Council. When Will isn’t collaborating with clients, he is either traveling to new cities, trying out new recipes, or watching NBA basketball.---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodWill Fernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whfernandez------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

Liz Hartman is the Founder of Swiatlo, a slow fashion brand crafted from Indian artisan textiles & repurposed materials. Liz earned her BFA in Fashion at Parsons in New York and worked as a pattern-maker, sample sewer, and technical designer at a variety of established brands including Kenneth Cole and Ralph Lauren's Club Monaco. Liz traveled to Ahmedabad in 2016 seeking deeper meaning in clothes-making and fell in love with the acts of devotion and respect for ecology intrinsic to the making of Indian craft textiles. After starting Swiatlo, Liz settled in India to work closely with the amazing tailors, printers, and NGOs who breathe life into her work.---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodLiz Hartman: https://www.instagram.com/liz_wanders------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza

Ingrid Toppelberg is the Chief Product Officer at Cybint Solutions, a global cybersecurity education company based in Tel Aviv. Originally from Argentina, Ingrid began her career in Private Equity and then moved to management consulting at McKinsey where she worked across a wide range of industries, including retail, banking, and telecommunications.Ingrid did her MBA at MIT Sloan and is also the Head Coach at MIT Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp, where she contributes to the development of a global network of entrepreneurs. ---------------------------------------------Check out our other podcasts!---------------------------------------------Master Dating: http://bit.ly/MasterDatingPodcastThe Afflatus en Español: http://bit.ly/AfflatusEspanolLove Without Borders: https://bit.ly/LWBPodcastMillennial Things: http://bit.ly/MillennialThings------------------------------------The Afflatus on Social Media------------------------------------Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusTwitterFacebook: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusFBInstagram: http://bit.ly/TheAfflatusInsta------------------------------------Connect with Host & Guest------------------------------------Aalok Rathod: https://www.instagram.com/al_rathodIngrid Toppelberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingridtoppelberg/------------------------------------Crew------------------------------------Editor: Kartik GuptaProducer: Aalok RathodGraphic Designer: Devanshi D’Souza