Podheriya

Dr. Ajay Vinze is Dean of the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Dean Vinze brings a wealth of experience from his extensive career in business education and has been a catalyst for transformative initiatives that bridge the gap between business education and real-world impact. From his pioneering work in creating dynamic learning environments to his deep commitment to foster...

Lisa Roger is a seasoned business executive, board member, advisor, and author. She has held influential roles as COO and CIO, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across various domains. Christie Nader is the Chief Information Officer at Jet Aviation. Christie’s expertise in information technology and her strategic vision have been instrumental in driving innovation and efficiency at Jet...

Carson is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Arcbound. Arcbound is a comprehensive personal branding firm dedicated to initiating and fostering the success of entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators, and creative individuals. Carson's expertise in operations and development is instrumental in enabling startups to flourish, helping individuals establish significant connections, and empowering pro...

Cortney Worthy is a seasoned professional in the world of privacy and technology. As Compliance Data Governance Leader at Zoom, she has been leading cross functional teams while developing data governance and data management capabilities. In this episode, Cortney provides insightful privacy knowledge and advice for aspiring privacy professionals and technology leaders. 

In this episode, Akanksha speaks with Susannah Wellford , CEO and Founder of Running Start, an organization that amplifies the voices of young women and train them to run for public office. She has travelled around the world speaking with young women everywhere and makes sure their voices are heard. Listen to hear them discuss the roles of women in leadership, gender balance in politics, and inspi...

Listen to hear Akanksha speak with Drew Alexander Forde and Trevor Bumgarner, two amazing, talented, and inspiring, Juliard trained musicians and the co-hosts/creators of the Faking Notes Podcast (a podcast for artist entrepreneurs). Both Drew and Trevor also interview rising artists through their Faking Notes Podcast in hopes to support and help the community of entrepreneurial artists around the...

In this episode of Podheriya, Akanksha speaks with Simone Askew, first lieutenant in the United States Army and the first African American woman to earn the role of First Captain at the United States Military Academy, the highest ranking position amongst the Corps of Cadets. Additionally, Simone graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in International History and a minor in Environmental Engi...

This episode of Podheriya features Akanksha speaking with Layla and Annika, Co-founders of Letters for Rose. Letters for Rose is an organization that has grown into a national effort to reduce the loneliness of the elderly in nursing homes, during the COVID-19 pandemic. They spread such an important message of how much value the interactions they had with residents at the senior centers prior to t...

This episode of Podheriya features Akanksha speaking with Ayonnah Tinsley, the author of “This is What an Engineer Looks Like”. Ayonnah is devoted to spreading STEAM within her community and far beyond. Tune in to hear them discuss what it means to be a STEAM advocate, how to stay motivated at this time, and being a student athlete! Be sure to follow Podheriya for more upcoming episodes!

This episode of Podheriya features Akanksha talking with Haerin So, the Founder and Executive Director of SHEDIDTHAT!, a youth and female led organization that empowers women through sharing stories of inspirational women today! Tune in to hear them talk about how SHEDIDTHAT! came to be, women in politics, and much more! Additionally, this episode features the new seven question speed round segmen...

In this episode, Akanksha speaks with Colter and Charlie Adams, two incredibly creative individuals as well as the brains behind the top charts, fictional narrative, investigative drama podcast "Rockfish Gap". Tune in to hear them talk about the process behind making Rockfish Gap and being creative during quarantine. And be sure to follow Podheriya for more upcoming episodes!

On this episode of Podheriya, Akanksha talks to Ryan McElveen, Associate Director at the Brookings Institution, former FCPS School Board Member, and practically a celeb amongst Fairfax County Public School students. They discuss student activism, new and growing ways of e-commerce, and data collection at a national and international level!

In the second episode of Podheriya listen to Akanksha, Tarina, and Adam talk about inspirations, pressing issues, and how to channel your passion for change in positive ways!

Tune in to the first episode of Podheriya to listen to Rhea and I talk about quarantine, school, cooking, and a little bit of politics!