Stories with Shomik
If you're looking for inspiration, motivation, or just a good story, 'Stories with Shomik' is the place to be. Join me as we delve into the minds of these extraordinary individuals, unraveling the threads of their experiences, and discovering the lessons they've learned along the way.
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EPisode 10 - Carl Casis - Selling Air to recruiting top talent
You’ve heard about a top seller that can sell ice to eskimos, what about a man that literally sold air? Carl talks about his journey in sales, entrepreneurship and recruitment
Episode 9 - Juliana Casale - Balloon & Beyond
Juliana couldn’t find the right kind of sparkling water for her, so she founded Balloon! Today we’re talking about starting a CPG / FMCG brand!
Episode 8 - Rishabh malhotra - tagda Raho (Stay Strong)
The old is new again! Rishabh Malhotra, the founder of Tagda Raho, shares his journey of bringing traditional Indian workouts to the global stage. He talks about the cultural significance and modernization of classic Indian fitness tools, while also discussing the challenges and triumphs of introducing these ancient practices to a worldwide audience.
EPisode 7 - Seema Sanghavi - Cooks Who Feed
In today’s episode, Seema Sanghavi talks to us about her journey in social entrepreneurship as the founder of Cooks Who Feed. For every apron sold, Cooks Who Feed provides 100 meals. We talk about the highs, the lows, the impact of the mission and what keeps her going. This is a MUST for those interested in learning about/interested in being a social entrepreneur.
Episode 6 - Nathan kennedy - zero to 70 million people
Today we’re talking to Nathan AKA Nate NewMoney, a creator in the Financial literacy space. To date, he’s reached over 70 million people organically and helped them learn about potential career pathways, invest their money, and plan for the future. Nate talks about quitting his job to become a full-time content creator, building a brand, and tackling the trolls! You’re gonna love the first episode of 2024.
Episode 5 - Connor Emeny - youngest iron man in the world
Today we're talking to Connor Emeny, the youngest person to have run the Iron distance triathlon on 6 continents and is attempting to complete it in Antarctica in January 2024! Connor's story is one of resilience, sacrifice, and showing up every single day.
Episode 4 - Tobi Oluwole - Power Of Consistency And Upskilling The World
In this episode, we're joined by Tobi, the founder of Three Skills, a company dedicated to training globally employable candidates. Tobi's journey from Nigeria to Canada, and his transition from corporate sales to entrepreneurship, is a testament to resilience and ambition. We also delve into using AI for job interviews, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring professionals and entrepreneurs alike.
EPISODE 3 - Arunie Saldhi - brown girl problems, Mental health & Bollywood
Today’s guest is Arunie Saldhi, a licensed therapist and co-host of the Brown Girl Problems Podcast. We’re talking about many things including mental health, her career switch from tech to counseling, brown girl problems, and our favorite, good ole Bollywood!
EPISODE 2 - NAMAN BAJAJ - Making the world a better place, One story at a time
Today we're talking to Naman Bajaj, a man on a mission to document stories of startups that are literally saving the world through his venture ‘Not my Problem’ We talk about how he ended up in the sustainability space, the business of being a profitable "good for the planet" company, and doing our bit to make the world a better place.
EPISODE 1 - IPSHITA BANERJEE, GIVING UP A COMFORTABLE LIFE IN THE US TO HELP CHILDREN BACK IN INDIA
In our first episode, we speak to Ipshita Banerjee, Founder and Director of Project I. She went to the US to do her masters in special education on a full scholarship, landed a good job, and promptly gave it up to go back to India and create a new institute to help neurodivergent children.