Oh My Curry Goodness

The last episode of Season 2 before I decide to go on a hiatus features Kylie Montingey. She is the host of the podcast “Talk of Fame” which centers around conversations with guests about mental health and other topics. I was a guest in her podcast back in December. She is also the Founder of “Empower Girls” which aims to inspire women to make a difference. Kylie’s passion for podcasting and advoc...

Uzi Makhdoom is a mental health and anti bullying advocate. After personal challenges Uzi encountered, this led her to find her purpose in advocacy for those who faced similar challenges to her. In addition, Uzi is in the early stages of her podcast “The Good Life,” and she hopes to be releasing episodes in the near future. Growing up, Uzi was bullied in school. However, with the support of family...

David Onilude is the Founder of Tech Now Global, a non-profit organization that aims to raise awareness on digital literacy in underserved communities. David is using his platform to give young people the tools they need to be successful in the technology field. His work has made an impact on young people across Africa and has been recognized for his work such as being a Teen Vogue 21 under 21 hon...

Lila Mansour is the Founder & Legal Educator at the BC Arabic Legal Support Centre. Its mission is to help newcomers in Canada and provide them the necessary information they need to understand their new surroundings. In the past, Lila has helped raise awareness on different issues and educate people on the importance of politics. These topics are important to her as she believes they can help...

Stanley Anigbogu is the Founder & CEO of LightED - an organization that recycles electrical and electronic waste in order to provide energy solutions to marginalized communities. Born in Nigeria but based in Rwanda, Stanley is using his platform to make an impact in different communities around Africa. He has also founded organizations such as ArtecHubs which aims to help educate young people...

Regina Loayza is a First-Year Law Student at The Ohio State University. She also uses her platform to raise awareness on climate change. Regina hopes to use her experience in law and passion in the environment to fight for Environmental & Social Justice. In the past, Regina has served in Ohio State’s Undergraduate Student Government where she worked in multiple positions from being a member of...

Nistha Dube who is a Self-Discovery Speaker, Author, & Education Reform Activist. In the past, she has been featured on articles such as Business Insider talking about the relationship she has had when it comes to finding purpose in passion. In the past, she has done motivational speaking and helped people connect to their inner selves. Currently, she works in the intersection of behavioral sc...

Please note there were a few audio issues present during this conversation Madison Vitello is a Regional Leader & Financial Advisor with Primerica. Primerica is a Fortune 1000 firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange whose mission is to help families earn more income, become properly protected, debt free, and financially independent. Madison has grew up in this business as her parents have b...

Please note I did have lighting issues on my end. Pierangela is a musician and muralist. She uses her work in creativity to inspire others to look within themselves. Growing up with a passion for both art and music, she has been able to share her passion with many people and hopes to continue doing it in the future. You can find her work on her website listed below. Some of her notable achievement...

Please note that this conversation took place back in May Victoria Makanjuola is a content creator and host of the podcast “The Feel Your FeelingZ Podcast,” a show that discusses topics such as mental health and wellbeing. This is a podcast I was on back in December of 2023! Her podcast has featured people such as content creators, athletes, and activists in different fields. Her work has also got...

Hollis Belger is the Founder of Juggling for Jude, a soccer-juggling fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. An organization she has started since nine years old, Hollis is using her soccer juggling talent in hopes of raising money to find a cure for cancer. Her work in philanthropy has seen her win awards such as the Princess Diana Award and recognized by current and former professi...

Chase Hartman is the Co-Founder of Eco Brothers, an organization that aims to improve literacy rates and donate books around the country. Chase’s nonprofit has gone on to distribute more than 200,000 books all around the country with the hope that kids can have access to books. This is a nonprofit that he started with his brother as a way to share their passions and previous experiences with volun...

Jenk Oz is the Founder & CEO of Thred Media, a social enterprise focused on publishing content aimed at Gen-Z. His entrepreneurship journey started at the age of 11 when he created icoolkid, which led him to become Britain's youngest CEO. After a few years, he renamed the company to Thred Media which has reached more than 100 countries worldwide. For his work with Thred, he was awarded the...

Casey Phair is a professional soccer player for Angel City FC and the South Korean Women’s National Team. Although currently a forward, she grew up playing various positions, including defense and midfield. On July 25, 2023, Casey became the youngest player to feature in a FIFA Women’s World Cup at 16 years and 26 days old. She was also the first multiracial footballer called up to the South Korea...

Vasilis Skarleas is the host of the GenZers to Rise! Podcast which interviews young people around the world about the work they are doing. In addition, Vasilis is very passionate about STEM as he has his computing services known as the Vasilis Skarleas Cloud. Other things he has an interest in include photography, videography, and robotics. Currently, Vasilis is a college student studying Robotics...

Sam Demma is an author and keynote speaker. His book, “Empty Your Backpack” is a bestseller that explains how the beliefs carried and the actions taken can determine whether you will achieve your dreams and goals. When it comes to being a speaker, he has spoken to over 600 crowds across North America, where his presentations address the topics of mental health, leadership, and kindness. He is curr...

Ally Sentnor is a professional soccer player for Utah Royals FC in the National Women’s Soccer League. Before joining Utah Royals, she spent two years playing for North Carolina’s Women’s Soccer Team. Internationally, Ally has represented the U.S. Women’s National Team at the Under-17 and Under-20 levels. Watching the U.S. Women’s National Team win the FIFA Women’s World Cup and competing for Nort...

Hey everyone! I am back after almost a two-month hiatus from the podcast! I wanted to use this episode to talk about what I have been doing during this break and what I plan to do to make the podcast better. I also discuss what Season 3 of the podcast will look like as it will start later instead of in January like the first two seasons. Here are some topics you will hear on this episode: Podcast...

Marcus Knight is a content creator and motivational speaker who uses his platform to speak up about social justice issues and the importance of storytelling. In the future, Marcus plans to release a book about how to be an ally in social justice. The name of the book is still To Be Determined as of now. He also has a podcast coming up called The Round Table which will be revealed at a later date....

Mayor Jaylen Smith is the Mayor of Earle, Arkansas. This happened after the November 2022 election. At the time of his victory, he was only 18 years old, making him one of the youngest mayors in the United States and the youngest Black mayor. Mayor Smith has lived in Earle, Arkansas his whole life with the goal of making the city a better place for everyone to live in. Before becoming Mayor of Ear...

Please Note that this interview took place before the start of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Season. Kennedy Wesley is a Professional Soccer Player for the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League. This is her first year as a Professional Soccer Player after five years at Stanford University where she is the all-time leader in matches played with 104. Soccer was not the only...

Sara Abou Rashed is a poet and speaker whose poems often center around home, women and immigrant communities. At the age of 13, when she first moved to the US and learned the language, Sara was called an inspiration. Since then she has continued to pursue her passion. One of Sara’s biggest accomplishments was her debut one-woman show called A Map of Myself where her show has been performed many ti...

Catherine Delgado is a mental health advocate. In high school, she and her friends created the Student Wellness, Education, and Resources Committee (SWEAR for short) after having limited resources and support to look after their mental health. Now, Catherine is a Public Health student at George Washington University who is passionate not only about mental health but global health as well. She want...

Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Ramya Chunduri is a psychotherapist who has professional experience working with patients who are victims of domestic violence. She uses listening and observations in order to help her patients as they deal with their negative experiences. She is also the Founder & CEO of Saurya Media which is a health start up that aims to help su...

Noor Abukaram is the Founder of Let Noor Run - A nonprofit that aims to raise awareness about discrimination based on religious beliefs in sports. In 2019, she made news after being disqualified from a high school cross country race for wearing a hijab (head covering worn by Muslim women). This happened despite achieving her personal best. This led her to work with state legislators in Ohio to wor...