Passion Projects with Payal

This week on Passion Projects, we are on location with Bertha Hurtado, a former forensic anthropologist who traded in lab work for lattes. Now the founder of Florida’s first electric mobile coffee bar, On the Run Coffee Bar, Bertha shares how her Peruvian roots, scientific background, and love of community inspired her to build a sustainable coffee experience on wheels. We dive into her bold caree...

Ever dreamed of leaving your 9-to-5 and seeing the world — but wondered how to actually make it sustainable? In this week's episode, Tara McAndrew shares how she went from teaching in Ontario to creating a life filled with meaningful travel, education, and impact. As the founder of Travel with TMC, Tara coaches others on how to design travel experiences using points and loyalty programs, helpi...

In this episode, I sit down with Abby Chin, longtime Boston Celtics Sideline Reporter for NBC Sports Boston, who shared her journey into the world of sports media. From breaking into a male-dominated industry to covering the Celtics’ historic 2024 NBA Championship run, Abby shares how passion, perseverance, and purpose have shaped her career on and off the court. Whether you’re a die-hard Celtics...

Welcome to the official reboot of Passion Projects. I’m Payal, and I’m here to share the stories of people who’ve turned what they love into what they do. From bold ideas to career-defining moments, we’ll dive into what fuels their dreams, how they’ve built a life around their passions, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired — because your passion project might be...

The COVID-19 virus has literally turned our world upside down. There have been over 5.4 million cases worldwide to date. Scientists are working around the clock in search of a vaccine.   My best friend Shivani is one of the many fearless essential workers on the medical frontlines. She's a Respiratory Therapist caring for COVID-19 patients in a Greater Toronto Area hospital. Shiv not only takes us...

During this unprecedented time we are all living a new normal. My guest and dear friend, Jade Salazaar, shares how she and her team in Toronto are coping with COVID-19 while being deemed an essential worker. Jade has been through various stages at her company and because of her ever growing skill set she's risen to the role of Director of Service Design. Once Jade sets a goal, she's determined to...

All he wanted to do was make girls laugh well that turned into something bigger then he imagined. Cabral Richards has become a household name in the Canadian sports scene as the host of his own segment "Cabbie Presents..." featured on TSN. His unorthodox interview style has not only allowed his viewers to laugh hysterically but also gain insight into the lives of your favourite athletes. We tackle...

Sports have impacted both society and its development in Africa. Filmmaker, Taylor Sharp gave us an eye-opening account of his experiences through his travels which have led him to fulfill his passions.

Dr. Fitz takes us on a wild journey... as he openly shares his love for exotic animals, MMA fighting & acupuncture therapy and how these passions have transformed into his occupations. Sit back and enjoy episode 3 of Passion Projects.

Everyone's got a story...Christian Alicpala shares his unconventional route to landing his dream job at the NBA. His journey involves some twists and turns that ultimately allowed him to find his passion.

Our guest Danelle Sandoval's hard work and dedication to her craft has allowed her to forge her own path in the indie music industry! She's also got some important advice for all those passion seekers!