Oh My Curry Goodness

Madison Hammond is a professional soccer player for Angel City FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. Before playing professionally, Madison played four years at Wake Forest University. In 2020, while as a member of OL Reign (now known as Seattle Reign FC), Madison became the first Native American player to play in the NWSL. Off the field, Madison has been an advocate for women’s soccer and for...

Melati Wijsen is an activist and a change-maker who is the Founder of YOUTHTOPIA, an organization that focuses on providing the tools needed for young people to be change-makers. Before YOUTHTOPIA, Melati Co-Founded Bye Bye Plastic Bags with her sister Isabel. Since starting Bye Bye Plastic Bags, both have started using their voice to inspire young people to find their voice and speak to older gen...

Alexandra Chaves is an actress and dancer who is best known for her role as Piper on the Canadian series “The Next Step” where she joined the series in its fourth season. She has also been involved in advocacy where she has met and worked with children to talk about issues that are common around young people. Alexandra is an actress but comes from a dance background. Early on, she tried many sport...

Samuel Rubin is the one of the Founding Convening Team Members of Entertainment & Culture for Climate Action (ECCA). This is a UNFCCC sectoral initiative to mobilize the creative industries and cultural sector to find solutions for climate change and mitigate its own environmental impacts. Originally from Barcelona, Samuel is based in Los Angeles but has traveled back and forth for different e...

Sam Weinberg is the Founder & Executive Director of Path to Progress - a “progressive think tank that is run by and for Gen-Z” (description of organization came from  forward.com ). Sam co-founded Path to Progress in 2021 and has since used his platform to discuss what young people want and inspiring them to get more involved in political advocacy. In addition to being interested in public pol...

Ritika Saraswat is the Founder of Re-Defined, a nonprofit that aims to empower people from marginalized communities by providing access to resources such as education. Since starting Re-Defined, her nonprofit has helped thousands of students from countries such as Canada, India, and Ghana. In addition to her nonprofit, she is also a Top Voice on LinkedIn with more than 50,000 followers where she p...

Siraaj Woods is the Founder of SWC which is a social media marketing major that helps Black-owned businesses with their presence on social media. Siraaj is a graduate of Ohio University (not the same as Ohio State University) where he was a computer science major before changing it to digital marketing & entrepreneurship. Despite being a difficult transition from computer science to digital ma...

Annmarie Gajdos is a content creator and journalist who works full-time at HBO. She is passionate about storytelling and uses it to connect with people and share stories that have not been told. She has travelled to more than 30 countries to meet new people and learn about different cultures and traditions. Although no longer a student in college, Annmarie graduated with a Bachelors in Computer Sc...

Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide ideation. Joshua Bell is a mental health activist and community advocate. His main focus has centred around mental health among youth and suicide prevention. He has worked for organizations such as Unsinkable Youth where they not only raise awareness about youth mental health but push for changes to improve their well-being. When not wo...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! This week features Swish Goswami, who is the Founder & CEO of Surf, a loyalty and rewards platform that helps companies capture consumer data ethically, rewards consumers sustainably, and monetizes their audience effectively. He is also the bestselling author of The Young Entrepreneur, which teaches students how to build their business while in school....

Welcome to the last episode of Season 1! I have learned so much from different guests on the podcast and can’t wait for what’s to come in Season 2. I decided to end Season 1 by doing an episode about me - even though this should have been the first episode of the podcast. I felt this would be a good idea for you guys the listeners to get to know more about why I was interested in learning about pe...

Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide. Seika Brown is the first returning guest of the podcast! If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the first time she was on (back in February). It is highly recommended to check out the first time Seika was on the podcast since there will be a few references from the first interaction. Seika is a global mental health researcher who has...

Marianna Pecora is the Communications Director at Voters of Tomorrow - a student-led, non-profit that aims to increase engagement in politics among young people. In September of 2022, Marianna was kicked by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene while having a conversation about gun control.  Now, she is a student at The George Washington University studying Political Communications. Marianna...

Please note this episode contains discussions of self-harm Zane Landin is the Founder of PositiveVibes Magazine, a digital magazine whose mission is to tell stories about mental health, wellness, and inspiration. Storytelling is one of Zane’s passions and believes this to be a way to bringing people together. Having earned a Bachelors in Communication and Public Relations, Zane wants to work with...

Imran Nuri is an Artist, Author, and Motivational Speaker who has a book that will be coming out at the end of 2023 titled “Advice From America: Life Advice And Photos of 1,000 Strangers From 48 States.” This book documents his journey across America and asks people for life advice - all while living in his car for 84 days in 2022. Before this, he was the Founder & CEO of The 52 Million Projec...

Please note that this episode contains discussions of suicide Francesca Reicherter is a mental health advocate as well as the Founder & President of Inspiring My Generation. This is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide education on mental health and suicide prevention. She is the author of “You Are Not Alone,” a workbook that helps you learn how to cope with your emotions. She is also...

Dylan Gambardella is the Founder & CEO of Next Gen HQ, whose mission is to help young people unlock their potential regardless of a person’s background or socioeconomic status. This company uses AI-powered tools to help people as they go through the job process. Dylan is passionate about technology as he believes it is used solve problems happening around the world. He is also a keynote speake...

Hunter Williams is a documentary filmmaker and digital content producer. His videos focus on unscripted storytelling and has worked with organizations like Coca-Cola and Hollister. He has also worked with people such as David Blaine and Charli D’Amelio. For his work in filmmaking, he was recognized as a Global Changemaker in 2018 and a finalist for IMDb’s New Filmmaker of the Year. When Hunter was...

Fikayo Aderoju is the Founder & Executive Director of Project Impacting Lives, an organization that creates positive change in people who are facing homelessness in Canada. His organization has provided winter care packages as well as creating scholarship funds and distributing food to different communities. For his work with Project Impacting Lives, he became a recipient of this year’s Prince...

Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi is a Climate Change Activist and founder of LEARNBLUE, a youth-led nonprofit organization that raises awareness of global environmental issues and encourages young people to take action. In 2019, Joshua was recognized as one of the most influential young leaders in Nigeria, and in 2021, he was honored in Teen Vogue’s 21 Under 21 Young People Shaping Tomorrow.   In 2018, Jo...

This week is the first time I talk to two guests! I am speaking with Joseph and Monica Blanco. Both of whom are a part of FilExcellence which is a nonprofit charity organization that aims to empower the Filipino Community. In addition, they are getting ready to launch their own podcast “Opo Podcast” which discusses the impact Filipinos have had in this world and educate people about their way of l...

Please note that this episode contains discussions of sexual assault and domestic violence. Some audio issues were present. Kaylyn Ahn is a student at Northwestern University and is a sexual assault survivor who has used her platform to advocate for victims of sexual assault. She currently serves on the Illinois Council on Women & Girls, advising Governor Pritzker and the State’s General Assem...

Please note this episode contains discussions of anxiety. Alyx Ang is a mental health advocate and content creator. In May of 2022, Alyx was invited to the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and content creators. Her content on instagram focuses on topics such as relationships, anxiety, and careers, and has been viewed by thousands. She is also...

Micah Dawanyi is a nationally licensed soccer coach and author of two books. His first book, “Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs From the Other Side of America” is a series of memoirs focusing on social injustice while his second book, “Battle Scars & Blossoms”  explores themes of grief and mental health awareness (Description of book comes from Medium Article With Link Below). Growing up, Micah want...

Fatimata Cham is a Human Rights Advocate and poet. In the past, she has used her platform to raise awareness about issues such as environmental injustice, racism, Islamophobia, and gender inequality. Her work in poetry has allowed her to connect with different individuals and organizations. In 2022, Fatimata landed a spot in the Apple TV Series “Dear…” which shows notable figures reading letters b...