On to the Next Quarter

When was the last time you were truly bored? Fully present? Or felt that childlike sense of wonder and magic in your everyday life? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Krechevsky, Certified Professional Life Coach and Founder of Purpose Over Pixels, to explore why our relationship with our phones goes so much deeper than screen time. We talk about why willpower alone doesn’t work, how our phones...

What if the things you think are distracting you from your path are actually helping you find it? Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy is a data scientist, professor, stand-up comedian, and circus performer and her life challenges the idea that success requires us to choose just one thing. In this conversation, we talk about why there may be no such thing as a “wasted” side quest, how experimenting with differen...

What if the reality you’re experiencing isn’t actually reality, but your brain’s best guess of what reality is? In this episode of On to the Next Quarter , I sit down with neuroscientist and NYU professor Dr. Pascal Wallisch to explore why two people can experience the exact same thing and walk away with completely different realities. Pascal’s research on the viral 2015 phenomenon “The Dress”,   ...

At the end of life, people don't regret what they achieved, they regret how deeply they connected. In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician and certified hypnotist, for a conversation about grief, purpose, death, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life. After spending years caring for patients at the end of life, Dr. Kat...

Daniel Robinson aka the Pie Ninja has transformed his life and the life of others by merging together his passion for pizza with his purpose of serving his community.  Daniel is the owner of Banging Pies Pizza and the Co-founder of the Candid Podcast and Dough Bros Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose proceeds are given to under-served communities. In this conversation Daniel shows us that y...

In this episode of On to the Next Quarter, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Musleh, endocrinologist and co-founder of Anzara Health, to explore why so many women are being told "everything looks normal" while feeling anything, but normal. We dive into the realities of hormones, metabolism, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, thyroid health, weight gain, and the growing disconnect many women experie...

Today’s conversation is with actress, writer, and producer Zina Wilde, who is known for her work on Billions and 80 for Brady. We spoke about what it really feels like to chase a dream for decades: moving to New York alone at 17 from Greece, navigating rejection in the film industry, redefining success, burnout, creativity, loneliness, community, and learning how to find joy again. This conversati...

What if success isn’t what we’ve been taught it is? What if the most profitable thing you could ever build is a company rooted in humanity? In this episode, I sit down with Atul Thakkar, a leader who chose to build his life and business differently. Not by chasing profit at the expense of people, but by integrating purpose, compassion, and ethics into every decision. We talk about: - Whether purpo...

At 29 years old I still don’t have a clear plan. I don’t know exactly where this path is leading me. But once again, I’m choosing to trust it anyway. In this episode, I talk about the pressure to have everything figured out, the fear of being judged, and what it really looks like to take a chance on yourself when nothing is guaranteed. This isn’t about having the answers. It’s about having the cou...

Lately, I've noticed we are all trying to get our spark back. That feeling you get when you start to fall in love with life again. It's invigorating, exciting, and creates butterflies in your heart. It's that feeling you get when someone compliments you when you are having a bad day. Or when you spark conversation with someone on the train. It's in those serendipitous moments o...

YOU are what you are looking for. It’s easy to get caught up in the world and all its noise that we forget about the most important person in the world, ourself. We go around looking for the answers to our problems in people, places, books and podcasts. When often times you inner child is just begging for you to come back to them. To see them. To understand them. And to see yourself, through their...

Once you step into your "unrealistic" dreams, they start to become a reality. You just need to courage to take that step.  Join in today's conversation with Rohit Jethwani (a.k.a Junior Jethu) as we discuss : - The privilege of making your passion into a purposeful career - What it means to be a teacher of dance  - Imposter Syndrome - The balance between mental health and social med...

WOMEN! When will we begin living our life? Rather than constantly molding it around the needs and wants of others, its time we look at our needs.  Does your life truly belong to you or...to somebody else?  This is the question Rakel Chafir began asking herself as she entered into mid-life and decided that she will no longer ask for permission to live a life most fulfilling and authentic to herself...

What is friendship? It’s such an indescribable relationship…each one so unique and beautiful in its own way.  Join in today's conversation on how a random Facebook message led this week's guest, Sanjana Penmatsa, to become my roommate in New York and now Lifelong Soul-Friend.  In this episode we talk about what the foundation of true meaningful friendships, the bitter sweetness of friend...

With social media, unrealistic beauty standards, expectations from society and today’s fashion industry many young individuals feel the pressure of fitting in or looking “perfect”.  But what truly is perfection? Join in for the inspiring conversation with Julianne Elise Beffa as we discuss the importance of loving yourself, rejection vs. redirection, and being resilient when achieving your dreams…...

Are you at a crossroads in life, teetering between making a decision that might put you at odds with the world, versus a choice that could earn you temporary acceptance? How does one uphold the truth when it seems as if the whole world is against you? In this enlightening and transformative episode, we delve into the extraordinary narrative of Robert Bilott, a man who, for over two decades, has ce...

Today’s guest is Anika Ignozzi! A D1 soccer athlete who listened to her inner voice and took the chance of becoming a fashion designer, at just 20 years old! Her brand O.O.H baby focuses on handed painted pieces by up cycling clothing and accessories. Her clothing line has been debuted in New York Fashion Week and worn by celebrities such as Bebe Rexha, Jay Cortez, & Ski Mask the Slump God.  I...

Pranto Podder is a young entrepreneur, photographer, film maker, and an options trader. He came to the United States all alone to discover his passion and has created his mark in New York City as the “Soho King”!  In this episode we dive into how taking a RISK led Pranto to his purpose, how discipline has led to growth, and how having faith in his ability allowed for him to work for brands such as...

Michelle Chinwendu Alozie is an American-born Nigerian professional soccer player.  Beginning her professional career at Yale University, Michelle now plays as a forward for the National Women's Soccer League team The Houston Dash and the Nigeria International Women's team.  After long days on the soccer field Michelle follows her second passion of being in the medical field by working a...

As I delve into adulthood I realized that we are all going through the same intricacies of life - in our own unique ways. In this episode I dive into my own journey, experiences, and personal story that has led me here.  I hope my crazy experiences can show you that you are doing just fine in life.  This episode is dedicated to you. I hear you, I see you, and we are all in this together!

Welcome to On to the Next Quarter!  This introduction will give you a little insight to what this show is all about!