Best Kolt Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 178 - Grouchy Greg Watkins, Founder at AllHipHop.com 48:04

15h ago48:04

48:04

In episode 178, Erik and Kerel sit down with Grouchy Greg Watkins, Founder at AllHipHop.com, a trusted source for daily hip hop news, videos, rumors, entertainment, features and more founded in 1998 by Grouchy Greg and Chuck Creekmur. Greg was born in Albany, NY to a black father and white mother, who eventually moved their family to Delaware. Ther…

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Ep 177 - Cynthia Morgan Jenkins, Head of Supplier Diversity, Managing Partner at GroupM 28:08

7h ago28:08

28:08

In episode 177, Erik and Kerel talk with Cynthia Morgan Jenkins, Head of Supplier Diversity and Managing Partner at GroupM, the world's leading media investment company. Cynthia was born and raised in Long Island by two parents who grew up in the Deep South of North Carolina. She was a dancer through and through until one day she got injured and he…

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Ep 176 - featuring Carrie Bloxson and Kolt Bloxson Pitts 28:33

26d ago28:33

28:33

In episode 176, Kerel talks with sisters Carrie Bloxson, Chief DEI Officer at Hachette Book Group USA & UK, and Kolt Bloxson Pitts, Founding Executive Director at Miles Ahead Charter School. They discuss their family’s upbringing as Carrie being the oldest of four and Kolt being the youngest, how their childhoods differed and the impacts of their e…

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Ep 175 - Tech is the great equalizer with Anika Howard 26:25

2M ago26:25

26:25

In episode 175, Erik and Kerel talk with Anika Howard, President and Chief Executive Officer at Wondr Nation. Anika was born to two student activists in New Orleans and soon moved to Washington D.C. where it was safer and they could help more activists be protected while they worked to integrate schools and museums in the US. She fell in love with …

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Ep 174 - Ashley Holmes, Head of Marketing at LUMA Partners 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

In episode 174, Erik and Kerel talk with Ashley Holmes, Head of Marketing at LUMA Partners. LUMA Partners is the leading investment bank focused on digital media and marketing, composed of bankers and also trusted strategic advisors who have been around the block a few times. As an only child to a single mother growing up in Queens, NY, Ashley lear…

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Geeta Tandon - Bollywoods top stunt woman 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Geeta Tandon Bollywood’s leading stunt woman - hindi conversation Hindi baatcheet - Geeta Tandon has performed stunts for actors such as Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu in films such as DreamGirl2, Chennai Express, Hasee Toh Phasee, Ragini MMS and many TV series including Citadel. In this chat Geeta talks about her …

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Ep 173 - Lan Phan, Author of #DoThisDaily and CEO at community of SEVEN 29:32

3M ago29:32

29:32

In episode 173, Erik and Kerel talk with return guest Lan Phan, Author of #DoThisDaily and CEO at community of SEVEN about her personal journey of writing a book about her life experiences of growing up in a family of Vietnamese refugees in California, working her way up to the C-suite at Fortune Magazine, eventually being laid off in the pandemic,…

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Ep 172 -Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative 26:02

3M ago26:02

26:02

In episode 172, Kerel has a solo conversation with Afshan Nasseri, Founder & CEO at Aam Creative, a multicultural marketing agency which she founded in 2021. Afshan was born in Montreal, Canada to parents from India and Iran, eventually moving to a suburb of Boston, later returning to Montreal for university. Her upbringing in such a multicultural …

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Ep 171 - Crystal Foote, Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I Champion 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

In episode 171, Erik and Kerel have a conversation with Crystal Foote, an Award-Winning Marketer, Author and DE&I Champion who is also the Founder of NMSDC and WBENC-certified Digital Culture Group and Head of Multicultural Solutions at Performance Marketing company Digital Remedy focused on Inclusive Advertising. Crystal was born in Oakland, CA, r…

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Ep 170 - Culture is the heart and soul of the organization featuring Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

In episode 170, Kerel flies solo and has a conversation with Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, Founder, Principal DEI and Culture Practitioner, owner of Inclusion Equals, a go-to resource for learning and growth around racism, sexism, ageism, ableism and beyond and also the new owner of The F Bomb Breakfast Club, a peer support community for women, femmes,…

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Journey Through Grief, Coping With Serious Illness and Karma Healing With Shilpa Haldule 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

In this episode Shilpa talks about how to deal with serious illness/ disability ; dealing with death in the family, divorce and other loss. A major part of Shilpa’s work is grief management which we talk about and how Shilpa helps with her technique of karma cleansing.

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Ep 169 - Why I do what I do featuring Kristen V. Carter 27:42

5M ago27:42

27:42

In episode 169, Erik and Kerel talk with Kristen V. Carter, Executive Producer, Podcaster and Speaker, about her current project Gospel Live, working with great names like Henry Louis Gates Jr., her 22 years in the entertainment industry, creating the brand “Trust Your Magic” and more. Kristen grew up with five generations of family in Newark, New …

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From Exam Tension, Dealing with Teenagers, Depression to Menopause and Beyond, What Can You Do? 1:15:10

5M ago1:15:10

1:15:10

In this second part of the Marathi conversation with Shilpa on @caferainydays, Shilpa takes us through explaining about teenagers, how to deal with their behaviour as parents, generation gap, about what stress and menopause is. She also talks about the more severe symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts as well as how to deal with these. For p…

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Ep 168 - Building brands that advance humanity forward w/ Willow Hill 26:44

6M ago26:44

26:44

In episode 168, Erik and Kerel talk with Willow Hill, the Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Scout Lab, a creative communications agency specializing in branding, communications, and campaigns that guide brands who are at their inflection points toward a future we want to live in, bringing together purpose and profit. Willow gives so much cre…

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Ep 167 - A Black Executive Perspective w/ Tony Tidbit 37:31

6M ago37:31

37:31

In episode 167, Kerel talks with Tony Tidbit, a business executive and Founder and Host of the Black Executive Perspective Podcast where Tony peels back the layers of intersectionality, systemic racism, and other challenging issues shrouding the experiences of Black professionals in America's corporate environment. Tony started his career in sales …

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Ep 166 - Tricia Montalvo Timm, Board member, investor, DEI Leader and author 24:49

7M ago24:49

24:49

In episode 166, Erik and Kerel talk with Tricia Montalvo Timm, Board member, investor, DEI Leader and author of bestseller “Embrace the Power of You” about embracing and accepting yourself, achieving higher levels of success in work and life, and surrounding yourself with inspirational people. Tricia was born in Los Angeles to two immigrant parents…

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Ep 165 - Michael Roca, Executive Director, Elevate at Omnicom Media Group 38:54

8M ago38:54

38:54

In episode 165, Erik and Kerel talk with Michael Roca, Executive Director, Elevate at Omnicom Media Group. In their conversation, Michael shares his story of growing up in Queens, New York, as the youngest of four boys and children of Guatemalan parents, how they assimilated to the Latin and American cultures, how he still stays connected with thos…

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Relationship, Teenage and Children’s Counsellor: Shilpa Haldule Dhondarikar 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Shilpa Haldule Dhondarikar has been a counsellor for over 28 years through her consultancy - Nurturing minds. She deals in all areas of relationship counselling, children’s and teenage counselling. She also helps people with grief management, overcoming depression and managing long term illnesses. Shilpa has a Masters in Psychology and advertising …

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Ep 164 - Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder at We Are All Human 29:22

8M ago29:22

29:22

In episode 164, Kerel talks with Claudia Romo Edelman, Founder at We Are All Human, a non-profit organization that has a single purpose to remind people that we belong to the same human family. Claudia was born in Mexico City to two parents, both basketball players, she was surrounded by strong females, learned discipline and other successful trait…

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Ep 163 - Doug Melville, Author of ‘Invisible Generals' 43:34

9M ago43:34

43:34

In episode 163, Erik and Kerel talk with Doug Melville, a DEI executive and author of ‘Invisible Generals,' a story about America's first two black generals, a father and a son, who helped integrate the military, create and command the Tuskegee Airmen, and beyond. Doug grew up with a majority mixed race family, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, went to S…

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Ep 162 - NoorJehan Tourte, Group SVP, Strategic Planner at Area 23 31:43

10M ago31:43

31:43

In episode 162, Erik and Kerel talk with NoorJehan Tourte, Group SVP, Strategic Planner at Area 23, a healthcare advertising agency about growing up in the Mojave Desert with her Indian family and community, moving to LA proper at 15, and being exposed to so many more people and cultures which really influenced how she lives her life and works toda…

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Ep 161 - Maria Morukian, CEO at MSM Global Consulting 40:49

10M ago40:49

40:49

In episode 161, Erik and Kerel talk with Maria Morukian, CEO at MSM Global Consulting, a company offering a unique approach to organizational culture change by empowering organizations to achieve greater success through embracing equity, diversity and inclusivity. They talk about Maria’s multicultural upbringing, how that has inspired and impacted …

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Life Out At Sea - A Marine Engineer’s Perspective: Deepak Saranjame @Caferainydays part 1 1:01:54

10M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

Deepak Saranjame's 30-Year Journey | Part 1 ⚓Conversation in Marathi/English with Deepak Saranjame, a seasoned Chief Engineer with over 30 years of sailing experience. In this gripping Part 1 of our conversation, we delve into the challenges faced at sea, canals and passages navigated by ships. Packed with information about ships, cargo and sailing…

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Ep 160 - Lynne d Johnson, Content Director at AdMonsters 31:18

10M ago31:18

31:18

In episode 160, Erik and Kerel talk with Lynne D. Johnson, Content Director at AdMonsters, about her childhood - born and raised in New York to her mom and dad. Her dad who was in the military taught her discipline, made her make her bed a certain way, her grandmother made her and her siblings polish silver, and other ways that made Lynne the woman…

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Ep 159 - Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair 47:29

10M ago47:29

47:29

In episode 159, Erik and Kerel talk with Shalita Grant, Founder and CEO of Four Naturals Hair, a company designed to care for type 4 hair, about her upbringing, how it made her tough and resilient, eventually taking her to a full ride at Juilliard at 17, going on to Broadway and nominated for a Tony, to becoming a series regular on NCIS: New Orlean…

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Ep 158 - Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta 24:05

11M ago24:05

24:05

In episode 158, Erik and Kerel talk with Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta, for her second time as a guest on MRP, about her new book coming out October 3rd, “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace” and her podcast, “Brown Table Talk” with friend and co-host, Dee C. Marshall. Mita dives into t…

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From Astrophysics to Organic Advocacy: A Journey of Sustainability and Unity - Pratibha Kolte 1:03:11

12M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Conversation in Hindi with Pratibhatai @caferainydays Pratibhatai is an astrophysicist who has turned her attention towards the organic, chemical free farmer, bringing the farmer and consumer on the same platform. She has worked tirelessly advising, helping farmers with her knowledge, experience and sometimes financially as well to sustain organic …

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1H 2023 Recap 30:44

1y ago30:44

30:44

Erik and Kerel recap podcast and industry highlights from the first half of 2023.Follow Us:Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8ULinkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxGTwitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzKInstagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQcBy Minority Report Podcast

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Harnessing Energy: Exploring Sacred Spaces and the Spiritual Path with Swami Mahesh 51:22

1y ago51:22

51:22

Swami Mahesh is the founder and team leader of SIYA International. Born in India, he had series of psychic experiences from early age that guided him on the path of yoga and spirituality and connection to his Guru Swami Satyananda Saraswati in 1994. He served in his Guru’s mission in various capacity over 14 years and entered in his wandering stage…

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Ep 157 - Karna Crawford, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Marqeta 31:48

1y ago31:48

31:48

In episode 157, Erik and Kerel talk with Karna Crawford, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Marqeta, the world's first modern card issuing platform. Karna was born in DC, raised in Indianapolis, moved to Atlanta, and eventually found herself at Tulane University studying biomedical engineering and switching to marketing. Growing up watching her mom …

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Ep 156 - Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders 31:57

1y ago31:57

31:57

In episode 156, Erik and Kerel talk with Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders, whose mission is social justice through economic empowerment through educating black and brown folks from low income communities to become software engineers. Ayanna is West Philadelphia, born and raised, just like her parents, is the oldest of 4 s…

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Transforming your health with plant based nutrition : Insights from a Nutrition Expert 43:55

1+ y ago43:55

43:55

Dr. Gauri Rokkam is a renowned practitioner and expert trainer of Holistic Health & Whole Food Plant Based Nutrition, Natural Hygiene, & Yoga Therapy for over 25 years. Well known for her applied approach of blending Western modern medical nutrition with Eastern Yogic philosophy of food & NaturopathyPh.D. (Research on Fresh Coconut) SVYASA Yoga Uni…

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Ep 155 - Karen Vega, Vice President, Audience Impact & Intelligence at Paramount Advertising 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

34:09

In episode 155, Erik and Kerel talk with Karen Vega, Vice President, Audience Impact & Intelligence at Paramount Advertising, a branch of Paramount, a company that develops strategic and collaborative solutions that connect their partners to their diverse, passionate fan base. Karen was born in Colombia, migrated to the states at 13 years old and a…

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Ep 154 - Tenisha Griggs, VP, Head of Global Media at Terminus 35:36

1+ y ago35:36

35:36

In episode 154, Erik and Kerel talk with Tenisha Griggs, VP, Head of Global Media at Terminus, a company that combines intent and web-engagement data with industry-leading b2b digital advertising capabilities to build brand awareness. Tenisha is originally from Detroit, Michigan but made her way to Atlanta with a full ride to Georgia Tech for track…

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Marathi conversation- Yajurvendra Mahajan - Empowering Young Lives: A Motivational Speaker and Selfless Educationist Helping Disadvantaged Youth 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

Yajurvendra Mahajan is a mentor and founder of Deepstambh foundation. He is also motivational speaker and has given over 3000 talks. Yajurvendra ji has worked tirelessly for differently abled youth, orphans, youth from tribal areas and financially weaker young adults. Through Deepstambh ( a residential facility ) his team helps these young adults t…

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Ep 153 - Live from AdMonsters PubForum - Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN 29:09

1+ y ago29:09

29:09

In episode 153 live from AdMonsters PubForum Miami, Erik and Kerel talk with Chris Contreras, Chief Customer Officer at MNTN. Chris was first born American after his parents moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic. He comes from a long line of well-acclaimed family members, his father who taught himself English and practiced medicine…

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Marathi conversation with Anagha Thombare - Helping courageous women who persevere, stay strong in poverty and adversity 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

45:12

Mrs Anagha Thombare left her job as a teacher to do social work for poor and underprivileged. Mrs Anagha Thombare works with illiterate, poor women who face lots of challenges in their lives but carry on with confidence and a smile. She runs a cashless shop, grains bank, sari library, provides a wedding trousseau for girls from families of the unde…

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Embracing Life with Vitiligo: A Journey of Self Confidence 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

18:32

Ashlesha Vaishampayan is a Classics graduate from Kings College London and a Vice President Consultant Relations at a top financial institution. She has been recognized as one of the top 50 female future leaders by Financial Times. In this video, she talks about her experiences with vitiligo, a skin condition she has had since childhood. Ashlesha p…

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Ep 152 - Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

In episode 152, Erik and Kerel talk with Jessica Lee-Wen, Chief Marketing Officer at Thrive FP, a company focused on investing in real estate while also doing good in the community. Jessica was first generation-born Canadian, born to her mom and dad who are both from China who met in Vancouver and had her and her brother. Her mother, a pharmacist c…

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FT's Top Future Female Leader on Job Applications, Investing for the Future & glass ceilings 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

32:04

Ashlesha Vaishampayan is a Classics graduate from Kings College London and Vice President Consultant Relations for a top financial institution. She has ten years of experience in the finance sector and has been recognized as one of the top 50 female future leaders by Financial Times. Ashlesha is also passionate about spreading awareness of vitiligo…

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Ep 151 - Luis Romero - Senior Vice President, Head Of Sales North America at The Guardian US 34:36

1+ y ago34:36

34:36

In episode 151, Erik and Kerel talk with Luis Romero, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales North America at The Guardian US, the world’s leading liberal site in information and news. Luis grew up in New York City to two parents who immigrated from Ecuador. They often had various family members staying with them, in addition to his younger brothe…

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Ep 150 - Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

In episode 150, Erik and Kerel talk with Justin Barton, SVP of Digital Strategy & Partnerships at Black Enterprise, a digital resource for black entrepreneurs, black-owned businesses, and career, tech, and money content for black people. Justin was born in Brooklyn, NY to his mother and father who were both educators in New York. He eventually went…

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Dr Sonali Naik - Women's health, Sonali’s strong faith in Gajanan Maharaj and Adarsh women - women helping women 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

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Dr Sonali Naik has been a leading Gynaecologist in Ahmedabad, Gujarat for the last 27 years. She spearheads Gynaecology and Obstrectics at Adarsh Hospital and has delivered over 10 thousand babies and helped over hundred thousand women achieve reproductive success and attain feminine health. Sonali gives health related advice to all age groups of w…

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Animal activist - Roxanne Davur 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

Roxanne Davur runs Probably Paradise — a shelter home for dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, cows and pigs in Karjat. This shelter provides injured, abandoned and handicapped animals a dignified life and ample space where they move about freely. Roxanne is a master trainer in animal welfare.

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Dr Kavitha Chinnaiyan-cardiologist and yogini 1:03:45

2y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

“The spiritual path is a path of freedom. Freedom is a word that should be taken very seriously. Freedom from what? Freedom from myself! “ Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan . We talk about spiritual aspects and experience, microbiome and vedic chanting.Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine. She is a Śrīvidyā initiate. She is a lon…

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Ep 149 - Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT 30:01

2y ago30:01

30:01

In episode 149, Kerel Cooper talks with Detavio Samuels, CEO at REVOLT, a Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels.Detavio shares his excitement with the changes he witnessed at The REVOLT Summit held in September 2022 in Atlanta, GA, the impact being made on black culture b…

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Ep 148 - Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times 37:16

2y ago37:16

37:16

In episode 148, Erik and Kerel talk with Guy Griggs, Vice President of National Sales at The New York Times. Guy was born and raised in Long Island, New York, went to school at James Madison University in Virginia, moved back to NY after graduation and hasn’t left. His parents, both educators, cared very deeply about his education which has provide…

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Ayurvedic doctor and researcher Dr Sumit Kesarkar 1:02:06

2y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

“ Find the quality of life where you have to think less of what you eat and more about what you are going to use your body for” Dr Sumit Kesarkar Dr Sumit Kesarkar is a Vaidya (doctor) of Āyurveda with a cross over Ph.D in botanical Taxonomy . He is the founder of the National Library of Ayurveda Medicine (NLAM), a searchable online repository of a…

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Ep 147 - Mary Myers, Author, Speaking & Co-Founder 17:58

2y ago17:58

17:58

In episode 147, Erik and Kerel talk with Mary Myers, Author of African Born: An American Story. Mary was born in Ethiopia and had multiple scholarship opportunities that brought her to the United States right after high school graduation. With no connections, no family or friends, and no roadmap, she sought out the freedom that she once craved back…

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Ep 146 - Miki Reynolds, CEO at Grid110 35:11

2y ago35:11

35:11

In episode 146, Erik and Kerel talk with Miki Reynolds, CEO at Grid110, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles that provides free entrepreneurship programs to early stage founders. Miki was born and raised in the Bay Area, Alameda, with her mom, who is Japanese and her dad, who is Caucasian American. Growing up mixed, Miki never really explo…

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