Nahom Fissaha shares with us his experience and transition into America. Moving from Ethiopia at a young age, Nahom went to a very diverse middle school and high school. He was able to experience many different cultures through the friends he made and experiencing their home life and food! This quickly shifted as Nahom went to college and attended a primarily white university. Nahom struggled with identity and was able to use this opportunity to see another side of America and reflect on himself. He made the most of his university experience and then pretty recently transitioned into the professional world, where he worked remotely (even before COVID-19) and took this opportunity to explore and live a nomadic lifestyle. His pro tip: Make your university account password a positive affirmation! Check out the full interview to learn about Nahom's experiences growing up, at university, and exploring the states while working a full-time job.
Life's Not Linear with Mahmoud Khedr
Mahmoud @moody.io is a beacon of hope for our youth today. Born in Egypt and being Muslim, assimilating to American culture was very difficult. He struggled with avoiding and hiding his culture, lying about his ethnicity, and doing all he could to “fit in”. Mahmoud later realized that people’s opinions of him did not and do not define him or his identity. His entrepreneurial ventures started young, selling candy bars, and washing dishes. Moving into college, he worked for a couple of startups but soon said he did not want to pursue another startup UNLESS it had deep intrinsic value. And then, @flora.mind was born. He and his two best friends, @danny.ts0 & @khandkeraham had a conversation that sparked a movement to bring mental health education to our youth. Watch to find out more!
Life's Not Linear with Nariman Gathers
Stellar interview with Nari as we chat about navigating the ambiguity of life and actually what brings you joy. They share with us their career path, how they genuinely connect with people, and why to live the life you want and not the life you *should* live (drop all the shoulds)!