Ivan Rahman has lived a life full of change, transitions, and always finding a community wherever he goes. He has experienced the east coast, the west coast, and has now landed in the midwest. As a child of immigrants, a mother from Guatemala, and a father from Bangladesh, Ivan developed a strong work ethic from a young age. From growing up in New York to moving to Southern California and starting school there, to couch hopping, and finally, to packing what fit into his car and moving to the midwest, Ivan jumped into the nonprofit space and found a community in Milwaukee. Ivan shares his experiences of resilience, change, education, and much more. Check out the full interview to hear Ivan's epic journey.
Life's Not Linear with Humera Fasihuddin Pt. 2
In episode 45, we circle back to our FIRST EVER guest, Humera Fasihuddin. In our first episode, when this series was still called "Career Crisis In 10", Humera shared with us her experience of graduating in a recession, working her hardest as a temp, and the different leaps she has made in her career path. Today, on Life's Not Linear, we take a different approach. Humera shares with us her experience of being a woman of color growing up in America, while also rebelling against some cultural norms. Humera grew up in New York, where her parents owned a few shops on Wall Street and owned some properties. While growing up, Humera didn't really acknowledge her difference in color. Watch to learn more!