The Afflatus

Charif is the co-founder of Funded. Funded is an NGO that helps Educational NGO's raise funds for the refugee educational sector. Funded was created by Laura Zein and Charif El Khoury while volunteering in a school for children in danger of dropping out of school. Funded is currently working with Code Brave, an NGO that uses ''scratch'' to teach kids how to code. In this episode, Charif talks about raising funds in Lebanon, what it means to truly contribute to a community and being a hands-on leader. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Visit facebook.com/unciafilms for complete details. Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Charif El Khoury: www.facebook.com/cherif.koury --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Mara is a writer. She has published eight best-selling Kindle Singles. Thanks for Coming, her first book, which follows her on an adventure to find her orgasm, was translated into three languages - German, Spanish and Portuguese. The book was also optioned by HBO. Gross Anatomy: Dispatches From the Front (and Back), her newest book, released in August. In this episode, Mara talks about the perception of beauty, adding humor to taboo subjects and treating yourself as a target audience. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow The Afflatus on social media:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Mara Altman: http://www.mara-altman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maraaltman/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Ginni is the Founder & CEO of Ginni Media. Ginni is also the host, writer and executive producer of The Ginni Show. The Ginni Show is a daily podcast that explores the experiences we go through in everyday life through storytelling. With a combination of Curry, Comedy, and Connectivity, Ginni shares her own story and the journey of many others around the world who demonstrate that in spite of our differences, we are all connected through how we are the same. In this episode, Ginni talks about the power of podcasts, the value of listening in leadership, and the importance of secondary skills that education instills. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow The Afflatus on social media:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Ginni Saraswati: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ginni-show/id1150805472?mt=2 www.ginnimedia.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Sahar Mansoor, who currently lives a zero-waste lifestyle in Bangalore, India is the Founder and CEO of Bare Necessities - Zero Waste India. A University of Cambridge alumni, with a background in environmental planning, policy, and law, Sahar formerly worked at the World Health Organization in Geneva and SELCO Foundation on decentralized energy policy. In this episode, Sahar talks about building a zero-waste movement, the importance of female leadership, and 5 simple tips on how to reduce waste. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow The Afflatus on social media:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Sahar Mansoor: https://barenecessities.in/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahar-mansoor-a6aa3623/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Conner is a singer-songwriter based in Santa Barbara, California. Conner Cherland’s voice compares with present-day singers like Hozier, Ed Sheeran, and Shakey Graves. Combined with his live guitar looping and carefully chosen lyrics, you’re likely to wonder how so many sounds can come from just one man. In this episode, Conner talks about switching from building websites to creating music, the importance of having a strong partner and building a music business while maintaining dignity. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. Follow The Afflatus on social media: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Conner Cherland: http://connercherland.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/33TOnR5uudaXvJjQhgNGk8--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Emma is the co-founder and CEO of FinalStraw, the world's first collapsible, reusable straw. Finalstraw has raised $1.8 MILLION on Kickstarter. Emma spent the last 4 years employed at Los Alamos National Laboratories, in the Pollution Prevention department, where she worked tirelessly to limit the waste produced by the Lab. In this episode, Emma talks about the importance of curiosity, the paradox nature of plastic waste and why strong female leaders are perceived as bossy. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments. Follow The Afflatus on social media: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Emma Rose Cohen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmarosecohen/ https://finalstraw.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Austin is a basketball coach and lead clothing designer for Solus. Austin runs a non-profit organization called A1 Basketball that teaches basketball to elementary school student and also coaches high school varsity basketball players in the same area that produced NBA players like Kevin Durant, Markelle Fultz, Carmelo Anthony and many more. In this episode, Austin talks about the importance of leadership in sports, prioritizing impact over income and the sacrifices that an entrepreneur makes. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow us on social media:facebook.com/aalok.rathodfacebook.com/unciafilmsinstagram.com/al_rathodFollow Austin Ager: https://www.facebook.com/austin.ager.5 https://thisdoesntexist.com/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Shineel is the founder of The House of Artisans. The House of Artisans is a collection of unique, one of a kind, handcrafted products made by artisans across India. The House of Artisans is both a tribute to the wonder of artisanal excellence and a sanctuary for those who truly understand the value of quality and art. In this episode, Shineel talks about developing an altruistic work culture, supporting the educational efforts of artisan families and creating a human connection through artisanal goods. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow us on social media:facebook.com/aalok.rathodfacebook.com/unciafilmsinstagram.com/al_rathodFollow Shineel: www.facebook.com/thehouseofartisansindia www.facebook.com/shineel.tilwani--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Steve is the founder and CEO of Envel. Envel has built an AI banking platform, the first of its kind, that autonomously manages your money in real-time to help build your wealth, save for emergencies, prevent impulsive spending and smooth out your income, with no effort on your part. In this episode, Steve shares the evolution of branding, influencing your co-workers and the rapidly changing landscape of banking. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow us on social media:facebook.com/aalok.rathodfacebook.com/unciafilmsinstagram.com/al_rathod Follow Steve Le Roux: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-nt-leroux www.envel.ai--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Shahrukh Nasim, currently serves as a business analyst with the US Department of Energy. He is also an international youth delegate at the United Nations supporting the sustainable development goals primarily in the environmental sector. Shahrukh is a youth ambassador and leader trained by former vice president Al Gore in his non-profit Climate Reality. In this episode, Shahrukh talks about helping people find their inner voice, surviving the hardships of poverty and having a positive intent in leadership style. Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments.Follow us on social media:facebook.com/aalok.rathodfacebook.com/unciafilmsinstagram.com/al_rathodFollow Shahrukh Nasim: https://www.shahrukhnasim.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shahrukhnasim_/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support