The Afflatus

David Lieberman is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Media Management at The New School. David Lieberman joined The New School in 2017 following a career in journalism where he became one of the nation's leading chroniclers of the transformation of the media business. He helped to navigate Deadline.com through its start-up period as its Executive Editor, where he reported on media finance, public policy, and technology. For 17 years prior to that, he led USA Today's coverage of the media business. In this episode, David talks about his experience as a journalist, transitioning into teaching and how bad news can be good news. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow David: https://www.newschool.edu/media-studies/faculty/david-lieberman/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Sarah Shelden is an entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Positive Vibes Through Music, a startup that is working to create emotion-based music streaming app to assist with stress and anxiety. She was born and raised in Georgia. After studying neuroscience, and wanting to become a doctor for most of her life, Sarah decided to take time off from school and rethink if this is something she truly wanted to do. By taking a step back, she learned she did not want to pursue medicine, however, she still wanted to help people. She then started focusing on how she could build a business around helping people with music. She started to pursue business, software engineering, and data science. This January, her startup will enter an accelerator in the California Bay Area. In this episode, Sarah talks about the loneliness of entrepreneurship, overcoming anxiety and the nature of behind the scenes leader. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sshelden10/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Hector Gutierrez is a writer and the Editor-in-Chief of Mud Magazine, a digital magazine that seeks to create spaces of self-expression for young people everywhere. He was born and raised in Veracruz, Mexico, but has lived in South Carolina, Connecticut, and now in New York. After not being able to apply to internships as an international student in college, Hector went on to create his own experience in the form of a magazine. A passionate storyteller, Hector hopes to share more stories of the people who remain on the margins by shining a light on their experiences. He currently attends The New School where he's getting his MFA in Creative Writing with a concentration on Fiction and Writing for Children and Young Adults. When not working in the magazine, Hector spends his time writing in coffee shops around the city and checking out the latest installation at the MoMa.In this episode, Hector talks about the importance of storytelling, building a diverse team and the value of an artist’s work. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Hector: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1320753834--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Colby DeWeese is a Process Safety Management Engineer of MPLX, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Colby received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and his Master of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.  Colby primarily works with assets stretching from Corpus Christi to the STACK in Oklahoma and spanning from East Texas to West Texas. Colby received his Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and his Master of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. In his free time, Colby has run several ultramarathons including a 100-mile race in Kansas, he’s a 2x Ironman Triathlon finisher (140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running), and is a Taekwondo Blackbelt. He also owns ChemePerformance, where he applies engineering principles to nutrition which helps his clients visualize and track progress with a no-nonsense approach.In this episode, Colby talks about his passion for fitness, the importance of leading by example and the power of constantly pushing boundaries. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Colby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbydeweese/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Preyaa is an MBA candidate at Schulich School of Business, specializing in real estate and finance. She has a bachelor's degree in architecture and aspires to pursue roles in real estate development and finance. Preyaa’s work experience spans across architecture, real estate finance and design.Ambitious, determined and an absolute go-getter, she believes nothing is impossible if you have a desire in you to excel and when she's not studying or working, you're most likely to find her in a quiet corner enjoying a book or ardently working on some cool graphics on her computer.In this episode, Preyaa talks about moving to Canada, her academic journey through the MBA and her vision for the future.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Preyaa:https://www.linkedin.com/in/preyaasoni--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Sanjana is a digital marketing professional with about a decade of enriching experiences. She is a strong believer in "dream it to achieve it." She has successfully found a balance between her passion and profession.While pursuing her career aspirations with an impressive resume, you can also find her teaching a Bollywood dance workout class near you. A self-taught dancer and fitness instructor with an unconventional story.Instructor Profile: https://bollyx.com/instructor/sanjana-gupta/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guptasanjana/In this episode, Sanjana talks about her love for Bollywood, the human side of leadership and living in the present moment.Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathod--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Wanitha Ashok, also known as Bangalore’s fitness queen, is one of the leading fitness experts in India. This youth icon is a certified fitness expert and a global fitfluencial ambassador, influencing people to make lifestyle changes for a healthier life. Wanitha does not consult people but counsels everyone over email for free and educates people via social media sites, her media shows, and news columns.This multi-faceted lady is known for her boundless energy. Wanitha constantly and tirelessly has changed many people’s mindsets to adopt a healthy lifestyle, be more social and eco-sensitive. In this episode, Wanitha talks about leading a healthy lifestyle, the importance of constant learning and her journey of becoming a fitness celebrity. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Wanitha: https://www.facebook.com/wanithaashok--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Preity Üpala, Hollywood actress and producer, is a former Investment banker turned Multimedia Entrepreneur. The former Miss India International and has appeared in numerous commercials, TV and movie productions in Australia as well as Bollywood and Hollywood. She is currently the Global Brand Ambassador of several lifestyle brands such as Oenoviva, PenApp, Thea Resorts, and Chloe & Isabelle Jewelry. As a board member of the Federation of Producers Asia Pacific (FPA) Preity has been appointed the Indian head delegate for the Asia Pacific Film Festival from 2011 till date. Preity is internationally recognized in Asia for being the recipient of major film awards, including one given by the legendary Jackie Chan. Preity is an invited guest annually at the Cannes Film Festival and in 2018, was invited as a Celebrity Guest at the Salerno Film Festival in southern Italy. She was also the official host of the Moscow Horror Film Festival in Russia. In this episode, Preity talks about her spirituality, her experiences of traveling all over the world and her desire to make a difference to people’s lives. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Preity: https://www.facebook.com/preity.uupala--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Blair Glencorse is leading a movement for accountability and integrity around the world through the Accountability Lab. The Lab works in communities to make governments more accountable and to open-up civic space- using the arts, media, culture and technology. Blair and his team have done everything from helping to found the first film school in Liberia to monitoring and improving public services in Pakistan to running a global TV show called Integrity Icon to “name and fame” honest government officials. The Accountability Lab recently won the UN’s International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award. Blair also co-founded the first co-working and innovation space in Liberia and both TEDxMonrovia and TEDxBamako. Blair is an expert on anti-corruption with the World Economic Forum and OECD, and is a member of the World Bank’s Expert Advisory Council on Citizen Engagement. Blair speaks regularly on issues of governance and anti-corruption; and his work has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post and the Guardian among other outlets. In this episode, Blair talks about learning Urdu, the importance of accountability in policy creation and using fulfillment as a pathway to happiness. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter.Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Blair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairglencorse/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Dr. Ira Fetahu received her Ph.D. at the Medical University of Vienna (Austria) as a Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher. During this time, she was the recipient of several national and international awards, including fellowships from the European Association for Cancer Research and the Federation of European Biochemical Societies. Ira was a board member of the Young Scientist Association of the Medical University of Vienna. Following her Ph.D. graduation, she started her postdoctoral fellowship at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (USA), where she is currently working in uncovering the aberrancies in the epigenomes of Alzheimer’s disease and melanoma. Ira recently received “Excellence in Innovation” award for her research work on Alzheimer’s disease. She was also a member of the Harvard Medical Postdoc Association. She currently serves as an Ambassador of the European Association for Cancer Research. In this episode, Ira talks about the focus of her research, her early beginning in the sciences and her passion to improve the quality of human life. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter.Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards.Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/supportFollow The Afflatus:www.facebook.com/aalok.rathodwww.facebook.com/unciafilmswww.instagram.com/al_rathodFollow Ira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfete-fetahu-65b684ab/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support