Less Than One Percent

What happens when a Nigerian violinist refuses to follow the rules? Meet Demola the Violinist, a genre-defying musician who’s rewriting the rules of classical music with pure sonic instinct.   In this episode, Demola sits down with Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about his early musical influences, why he walked away from a PhD program, and the moment he realized no one was going to believe in his dre...

What happens when a Nigerian violinist refuses to follow the rules? Meet Demola the Violinist, a genre-defying musician who’s rewriting the rules of classical music with pure sonic instinct.   In this episode, Demola sits down with Imamu Tomlinson, MD to talk about his early musical influences, why he walked away from a PhD program, and the moment he realized no one was going to believe in his dre...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, freedom activist, Leopoldo López, explores the superpower that sustained him through the darkest moments of his fight for freedom—his family. From proposing with a vow to love both his wife and their country, to finding unexpected companionship in a wild bird during solitary confinement, López opens up about the emotional resilience required to keep going w...

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, freedom activist, Leopoldo López, explores the superpower that sustained him through the darkest moments of his fight for freedom—his family. From proposing with a vow to love both his wife and their country, to finding unexpected companionship in a wild bird during solitary confinement, López opens up about the emotional resilience required to keep going w...

Leopoldo’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and conviction. From a promising career as an economist in Venezuela to running for office against a rising dictatorship, Leopoldo refused to let others define his potential.  Disqualified from elections, forced into hiding, and enduring four years of solitary confinement, Leopoldo never surrendered. He turned himself in, not as a victim, but as...

Leopoldo’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and conviction. From a promising career as an economist in Venezuela to running for office against a rising dictatorship, Leopoldo refused to let others define his potential.  Disqualified from elections, forced into hiding, and enduring four years of solitary confinement, Leopoldo never surrendered. He turned himself in, not as a victim, but as...

In Part 1, Hasan Minhaj and Imamu Tomlinson unpacked what it means to challenge the status quo—whether in comedy, healthcare, or life. They explored how breaking cultural and professional barriers leads to real change. Now, in Part 2, they go even deeper.  Minhaj reflects on his journey at 39: the power of persistence, the art of the pivot, and the lifelong pursuit of integrity. He shares the defi...

In Part 1, Hasan Minhaj and Imamu Tomlinson unpacked what it means to challenge the status quo—whether in comedy, healthcare, or life. They explored how breaking cultural and professional barriers leads to real change. Now, in Part 2, they go even deeper.  Minhaj reflects on his journey at 39: the power of persistence, the art of the pivot, and the lifelong pursuit of integrity. He shares the defi...

In Part 1 of this compelling conversation, Imamu Tomlinson and Hasan Minhaj dive into their shared philosophy of challenging the status quo and pushing beyond societal norms. Minhaj, known for his fearless storytelling and incisive social commentary, reflects on his journey in comedy—how breaking conventional molds and embracing his unique voice led to success. Tomlinson parallels his path in heal...

In Part 1 of this compelling conversation, Imamu Tomlinson and Hasan Minhaj dive into their shared philosophy of challenging the status quo and pushing beyond societal norms. Minhaj, known for his fearless storytelling and incisive social commentary, reflects on his journey in comedy—how breaking conventional molds and embracing his unique voice led to success. Tomlinson parallels his path in heal...