The Afflatus

Hirushi is a musical artist based in Sri Lanka. Hirushi sang her way up to where she is now, since the age of six. She always loved singing songs deriving from many genres and cultures including English, Sinhalese, and Hindi. She received award nominations for her work and associated video productions at Derana Music Video Awards and Sumathi Awards, which were her prime reinforcements.  Hirushi along with her best friend found the “Stepping Stones” charity group in 2014 in order to initiate projects to support the educational journey of economically deprived children. They conducted various teaching programs, donations, and awareness on the importance of education to alleviate social trauma. In this episode, Hirushi talks about her hybrid singing style, the importance of human element in arts and her initiative around education in Sri Lanka. 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 Hirushi: https://www.facebook.com/hirushiofficial/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Alex Kazberouk is a primary care/internal medicine resident physician at the University of California San Francisco. He is interested in designing new models of primary care for medically and socially complex patients, creating incentives to improve patient care, and improving end of life care. Prior to his graduate education, he was a consultant at McKinsey and Company, working with healthcare clients on topics such as hospital operations and pharmaceutical launches in developing markets. Alex has also volunteered with Global Oncology to deliver palliative care training and education in the Republic of Belarus. He holds a B.Sc. Biology from Yale University, an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.  In this episode, Alex talks about delivering primary healthcare, the notion of branding in medicine and the importance of storytelling. 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 Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-kazberouk-014a8326/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Ms. Devshree Golecha has been featured in P.O.W.E.R, an international magazine for women. She is a seasoned Quality Professional and Technology Leader with 10 years of experience leading enterprise-wide Six Sigma Process Improvement, Automation, and Optimization projects. Currently, she serves as Assistant Vice President, Optimization and Analytics at EXL Services. She is an Adjunct Professor of Quality Improvement and Statistics at the University of Houston. Ms. Golecha has been the Keynote Speaker at several events and organizations. This year she will be a keynote speaker at ASQ Inspection and Minitab world conferences. She is the President-Elect of the Texas Gulf Coast Association of Healthcare Quality. In this episode, Devshree talks about her journey of learning English, her unique leadership style, and her desire to inspire other women. 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 Devshree: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devshree-golecha-8280b579/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Rina G. Patel is a writer, speaker, social entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of The Thinkers Global. After starting a non-profit organization, Aahana, for disabled children and young women from villages around Gujarat, India, Rina left the world of economic development and tech to travel around the world, work in slums, and consult for social enterprises. Rina’s journey both inner and outwards led her to understand what it means to design experiences that allow our next generation of leaders to thrive, live a meaningful life and radically transform our world’s economic, political, and social systems. In this episode, Rina talks about winning the birth lottery, considering leadership was the process of co-creation and developing workshops for high school students. 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 Rina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinagpatel/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Asher is a Brand Manager at The Business of Fashion, a media platform that offers business analysis and intelligence on emerging fashion. At The Business of Fashion, Asher helps fashion brands penetrate media channels and offers strategic guidance with HR & L&D initiatives. Asher does a lot of work with sneakers & street culture, bringing a unique perspective to modern design. In this episode, Asher talks about embracing different cultures, his love for sneakers and thriving in the fashion industry. 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 Asher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashersalik/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Daniel recently joined Nestlé to accelerate his career through a trainee program for high potentials in business leadership. He’s the Community Organizer for the HBS Online chapter in Bogotá D.C., Colombia. His path as an entrepreneur allowed him to discover that entrepreneurship goes far beyond just building companies that sell a lot, and that’s why he focused his efforts in community and social impact to promote the economic empowerment of others.As a technology enthusiast, Daniel has previously worked for startups involved in the computer hardware, market measurement, software development, and innovation consulting industries. He’s also passionate about Intrapreneurship, transferring his skills, aptitudes, and experience as an entrepreneur, to well-established organizations.In this episode, Daniel talks about his journey as an entrepreneur, the value of failure and his desire to build a meaningful legacy.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.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Daniel:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmartinezmorales/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Mani Hairston is a strategy consultant at Open, which helps small businesses land in big boxes. Her journey as an entrepreneur has introduced her to other small businesses looking to follow in the same path. She co-founded a food manufacturing company and grew the brand into a regional distribution within the first year of operations.In this episode, Mani talks about growing up in a refugee camp, finding success in food industry and her desire to support minority group entrepreneurs.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.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Mani:https://www.linkedin.com/in/manihairston/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Payal is the founder & director of Accountrust Limited. Accountrust is an accounting and finance consulting business based in Auckland, New Zealand. Accountrust aims to help Small and medium enterprises in New Zealand to streamline their accounting processes. Before starting Accountrust, Payal worked as company accountant for various businesses some years in Auckland. Prior to that her experience includes working as Senior Financial Analyst with companies like JP Morgan Chase and Boston Consulting group. Payal has an MBA (dual degree Finance & Marketing) from ICFAI University, India and BCom (Hons.) from NMIMS University, India.In this episode, Payal talks about overcoming fear by skydiving, starting her new company and making a difference in community through education.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.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Payal:https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-arora-6a664121/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Pete Zheng is the founder of a digital media platform (thinc.news) focused on digital media and technology’s impact on human society and individual well-being. Pete is passionate about the intersection of social investment, technology research, and grassroots advocacy to achieve social equity, specifically with education. His research on education inequality stemming from asymmetric parental beliefs and home learning opportunities was awarded 4 internal grants and 6 internal fellowships from the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Pete talks about happiness as a state of mind, his vision behind launching a digital media platform and his plans to create social equity. 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.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Pete:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-zheng-729a52b4/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support

Kevin is in his third year studying evolutionary biology at Harvard College. In his free time, Kevin works at Y2Y Harvard Square, a student-run homeless shelter for young adults. Y2Y employs a youth-to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults experiencing homelessness.Y2Y guests have opportunities to collaborate with service providers, other youth experiencing homelessness, and student volunteers to create sustainable pathways out of homelessness and develop skills for long-term success.In this episode, Kevin talks about finding happiness in helping others, managing a homeless shelter and his aspiration to contribute to global health. 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.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Kevin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-eappen-45514017a/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support