The Asian American Athlete is a podcast that celebrates Asian American athletes and Asian Americans in the sports world.
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The SEA4 Podcast aims to bring the stories of refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and their American-born descendants into the mainstream. By focusing on athletes and other accomplished individuals who have overcome adversity we hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams. John Messina and Ko Chandetka from the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame will be interviewing athletes and others who represent the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia including Lao, Laotian, Khmu, Khmer, Hmong, Viet ...
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Civic engagement for AAPI youth, by AAPI youth. New episodes every Monday! https://www.freshoffthevote.com
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Powerful stories of senior Asian women leaders who've overcome the odds to achieve career and business success. It's not just discussions, it's about empowerment, representation, and paving the way for leaders of tomorrow. If you're a current or aspiring woman leader or an ally, join us and learn from their stories.
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Crazy Smart Asia lifts the lid on the unexpected stories behind some of Asia’s boldest disruptors. Every week we talk with a young leader about the crazy-smart approaches they’re taking to achieve success and tackle some of the biggest issues facing Asia today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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You are an expert at your business strategy, but now it's time to build your People Strategy. Build your toolkit for high-performing teams, increase profits, and impact communities. Become the leader our world needs! Our Channels Athletics: coaches and athletic department leaders need a competitive edge, and we're talking with the leading experts in sports. Healthcare: doctors and nurses are giving to care for us, and we're focused on investing in their health. Allyship: building bridges is ...
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A podcast about life, the creative process, and being brown in the 21st century. Nikhil Venkatesa and Sindhuri Nandhakumar discuss issues relevant to millennials around the world with a South Asian perspective, and also interview South Asian creatives, including filmmakers, writers, entrepreneurs, fashion designers, and more! New episodes out weekly. Learn more about the show at creatinglifepodcast.com and email us at creatinglifepodcast@gmail.com for feedback and episode suggestions.
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EIG is a leading corporate immigration law firm, providing comprehensive business immigration, global migration, and compliance solutions that enable companies to hire the best and brightest talent worldwide. Founded in 1987 and immigration practice started in 1998, EIG has over 25 years of experience delivering its signature 'Perfect Plus' service — dedicated legal teams offering remarkable results, clear communication, innovative technology systems, and the highest level of information and ...
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The world’s biggest Jewish sports podcast. Join Gabe and Jamie for laid-back interviews with pro athletes, executives and athletes; global commentary on Jewish and Israeli sports; and surprisingly in-depth investigations into whether athletes whose names sound Jewish actually are. Follow us on Twitter @menschwarmers. Brought to you by The Canadian Jewish News Podcast Network.
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Will Chang, Lee Chang, and Andrew Hsu bring on friends to build relationships and learn from them.
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Do you want to achieve something great in your life? Do you lack the focus required to reach your goals? The Lioness embodies attitude, creativity, imagination, originality, vision, inspiration, resilience and resourcefulness. This podcast provides answers that will help you improve your confidence and performance and find the success you want! Each one of us has a dream, whether it is something enormous like winning an Olympic gold or something ordinary and more easily achieved, like owning ...
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Be Antiracist imagines what an antiracist society might look like and how we all can play an active role in building one. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the author of How to Be an Antiracist, the book that spurred a nationwide conversation redefining what it means to be antiracist, and in this podcast, he guides listeners how they can identify and reject the racist systems hiding behind racial inequity and injustice. Alongside notable guests, Dr. Kendi continues his journey towards building a just an ...
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Welcome to KultureFit where we talk about when East meets West in the world of health and fitness. Host Natalie Dau aka Rockstararms and in-house Sports Scientist Aaron Rolley take you on a journey across Asia to talk wellness trends, meet inspiring people, and try some crazy things that just actually might be good for you.
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Sambo Kim, born in Cambodia, found his connection to an ancient Khmer tradition not in his homeland but 8,000 miles away in America. It was there that he discovered Bokator, a martial art with deep roots in his heritage. Like many young people, Sambo’s initial exposure to martial arts came through Hollywood films, but what began as a childhood fasc…
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Playing D1 College Volleyball at USC, Skipping a Year of High School to Play Early in College, and Life as a Volleyball Sensation with London Wijay
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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college volleyball player London Wijay. During this episode, London talks about her family’s background, how she got started playing volleyball, and how playing against older competition helped her develop as a volleyball player (3:38). She shares about her experiences playing club (9:19) and high sch…
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Leadership expert Barry Labov shares game-changing insights from his new book "The Power of Differentiation." Dive into the transformative power of celebrating what makes you and your team uniquely remarkable. Uncover the secrets to winning hearts, minds, and market share by fostering a culture of vulnerability, authenticity, and mutual respect. Ba…
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With the Summer Olympics in the rearview mirror, all eyes are now on the Paralympic Games, spotlighting the world's most impressive athletes with disabilites. Yet few know that it was a Jewish postwar doctor, Ludwig Guttmann, tasked with treating Second World War veterans with spinal cord injuries, who founded a small competition in Britain that wo…
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Christi Powell: How a High-Performance Visualization Strategist Helps Olympic Athletes Unlock Peak Performance | #140
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Christi Powell is a visualization strategist in the mindfulness sector of mental performance. She empowers World and Olympic athletes and leaders by enhancing their focus and adaptability through visualization. By collaborating with coaches, support staff and sports psychologists, she designs personalized visualizations and holistic growth plans—ut…
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How does a chemical engineer become a top business leader? In this episode, we sit down with Zinnia Rivera, a seasoned business executive and former president of Johnson & Johnson Philippines and Red Ribbon Bakeshop (Jollibee Foods Corp). Zinnia shares her inspiring journey from R&D to the boardroom, revealing how she embraced unexpected opportunit…
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Jeremy Sng: Unlucky Lucky. How a Singapore Boy Found Strength in Adversity | #139
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Jeremy Sng is the General Manager of Corporate Finance & Strategy and Head of Centre of Excellence at M-DAQ Global. Prior to M-DAQ, Jeremy was the Head of Investment Banking of South East Asia at CLSA. In this episode, Jeremy shares how he grew up in Singapore with a silver spoon and lost it all when his parents went bankrupt. He reveals how he reb…
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Discover how a Sri Lankan immigrant's love for his mother's cooking sparked a culinary revolution in Sydney. Shaun Christie-David's Colombo Social isn't just serving up delicious dishes – it's changing lives. From empowering refugees to bridging cultural divides, learn how food is becoming a powerful force for social change in Australia. This is th…
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“So few people are trying to build markets for essential health products,” says Edward Booty, the founder and CEO of reach52, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Booty shares how we can transform the global healthcare system to boost access, why he doesn’t believe in generic startup advice, and the terrifyi…
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Besties - How to Build Community, Lead a Men's Group, and Change Your Life from Coaching | #138
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In this episode, Will gives an update shares what he's been up to over the past 6 months. He shares his approach to building large group community events, how to lead a men's group, and how he's started coaching Asian American men.Will Chang, Lee Chang, Andrew Hsu
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Giles is a Senior Program Officer for Arts & Creativity at the Barr Foundation. With assets of almost $2.5B, Barr is among the largest private foundations in New England and has contributed more than $1 billion to charitable causes since 1999. Prior to Barr, Giles spent fourteen years with the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. Hired as BCNC’s f…
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At the bottom, there's only one direction to go: up. When Matthew Nola left the Nong Khai refugee camp and boarded a one-way flight to America with his family, he could only have imagined that his return ticket would come in the form of an unexpected game: pickleball. Now recognized as the fastest-growing sport in the world, pickleball has transfor…
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“Every esports game might have a million-dollar price tag,” says Tiffani Lim on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Lim shares her journey from pro gamer to team manager and athletes committee chair at the International Esports Federation, navigating family estrangements as a result of her career choice, advoc…
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Playing Baseball at Stanford, Developing Into a D1 Level Starting Pitcher, and Life as a College Baseball Star with Christian Lim
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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews D1 college baseball player Christian Lim. Christian talks about growing up in Nashville, playing sports in his childhood, and his early baseball days (3:20). He shares about his training regimen (7:09), his college recruiting experience, and how he landed at Stanford to play college baseball (9:36). He g…
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Dr. Ryan Hall shares his authentic approach to leadership and fundraising, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships, embracing change, and passionately investing in the development of student-athletes at Rice University. His insights inspire listeners to lead with purpose, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering those aroun…
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The Canadian Jewish world erupted with cheers when a young, musclar, mustachioed British Columbian named Ethan Katzberg won a decisive gold medal in hammer throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics. A Katzberg! Named Ethan! Whose father's name is Bernie! Alas, after doing extensive research—contacting the local Jewish community in his native Kamloops, inves…
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Jay Shek: A Biohacker’s Method to Mastering Health, Fitness, Cooking, and Fashion | #136
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Jay Shek is the VP Consumer Product of Hone Health. Hone is the premier men’s optimization clinic that helps men get their spark back and be their best self. Prior to Hone Health, Jay was the Director of Product Management at Noom, a product that helped people live healthier lives by changing their long-term habits. Jay also worked at Facebook, Sna…
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In this special episode of the Immigration Nerds Podcast, host Lauren Clarke welcomes renowned UCLA law professor Hiroshi Motomura for an in-depth discussion on the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, also known as the Hart-Celler Act. Professor Motomura provides a detailed analysis of this landmark legislation, explaining how it fundamentally…
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Have you ever wondered how an HR director finds her way to the top? In this episode, we speak with Gloria Ngooi, the HR director at Ikano Retail, better known as IKEA. Gloria shares her journey from starting as a recruitment consultant to becoming a key player in HR. She opens up about how she initially wanted to be in sales, how her father's advic…
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“I’m just another human when I don’t play badminton,” says Penang-born Singapore-based badminton champion Loh Kean Yew on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, the 27-year-old Olympian shares how he balanced training and education at the Singapore Sports School, persevered through injuries and setbacks to make t…
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Dana Leong: The Creative Odyssey of a Two-Time Grammy Winner | #135
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Dana Leong is a two-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer & producer. He is considered by many as the world’s top electric cellist, as well as one of the world’s top trombone players. Dana began competing internationally at the age of 8 and taught Jazz at Stanford University at the age 16, and completed the public policy program at Harvard K…
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“Go where the opportunity is, even if it scares you,” says Ramona Pascual, who was Hong Kong’s first and only female UFC fighter, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, she shares what it takes to fight in the UFC, why you should never underestimate a good night’s sleep and dealing with life-changing cu…
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Jason Shafton: Building Growth Consulting Firm Winston Francois to Help Founders with Growth and Marketing | #134
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Jason Shafton is the founder of Winston Francois, a growth consulting firm. Winston Francois helps helps founders, executives, and investors with growth, product, and marketing. Prior to Winston Francois, Jason was the VP at Vively Health, VP of Marketing at Headspace, and Chief Marketing Officer at Soothe. Jason was also the co-founder of Heal, pr…
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Life is a journey filled with highs, lows, joy and pain and no one knows this better than Anna Ounoutha. Raised by refugee parents from Laos, she experienced the devastating loss of her brother to gang violence and became a mother during her teenage years. Instead of succumbing to these challenges, Anna transformed adversity into motivation. She pu…
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Playing D1 College Hoops at Stanford, Life as a College Basketball Player, and Becoming a Basketball Hero with Ryan Agarwal
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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews Stanford men’s basketball player Ryan Agarwal. During this episode, Ryan talks about his family’s background (3:13) and his early basketball experiences (5:09). He shares about his high school basketball career at Coppell High School (10:05), his college recruiting experience, and how he decided to go to…
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What can you learn from the journey of a compassionate change leader? In this episode, we talk with Nawan Poovarawan, the Director of Global Trust Operations APAC for Airbnb. Nawan shares her career journey, starting from consulting in the late 1990s, transitioning into brand management, and eventually finding her passion in operations management. …
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“Do whatever the hell you want. That, to me, is really being an auntie,” shares architect turned AI artist, Niceaunties, on the Crazy Smart Asia podcast. In conversation with Tatler Gen.T’s Chong Seow Wei, Niceaunties shares why she was compelled to create an AI art world celebrating and interrogating everything auntie, the creative potential of hu…
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In the days leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, numerous Israeli athletes have received anonymous death threats, proclaiming a repeat of the 1972 Munich massacre. A far-left French lawmaker denounced the Israeli delegation as being "not welcome in Paris." Rather than bowing out, Israel has been assured of 24-hour security by the French interior …
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Banks walk a delicate tightrope today: they need to be engaging to attract and retain customers across generations, but also maintain a fortress-like security to combat fraud. National Exchange Bank and Trust cracked the code on increasing engagement, building a strong customer base, and keeping customers' wallets safe. Tammy Pitts and Tami Christi…
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In October 2023, President Biden issued the "Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence" with special actions related to immigration and the advancement of AI. This newest episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast looks at how President Biden's Executive Order is impacting immigration, the pro…
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Michael Hsieh: Building a Meaningful Life through Connection and Heart | #133
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Michael Hsieh is the Founder and President of Fung Capital, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies. Fung Capital is the investment arm of the Fung family in Hong Kong which separately controls the Fung Group that sources, distributes, and retails consumer products globally. The Fung Group of companies include Li & Fung…
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“It starts with a question. It starts with curiosity,” says Huiyi Lin, one half of the artistic duo Chow and Lin, on Crazy Smart Asia. In conversation with Gen.T's Chong Seow Wei, the economist turned MoMa-celebrated artist shares insights on how to create a legacy, how growing up both rich and poor shaped her outlook and why she’s a stickler for f…
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Jeff is an incredible dad, a great guy to coach basketball with, and now a published author. He's wrapped up a successful Kickstarter campaign for his new book, A Buffalo Out of Water. And now it's time to share the story with the world. After Jeff and his wife, Whitney became the proud parents of two great kids, a rare genetic syndrome led them to…
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Mark Young: Stand with Asians to Inspire Change and Empower Community | #132
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Mark Young is one of the co-founders of the nonprofit group Stand with Asians. An organization with a mission to strengthen the AAPI community by bringing more awareness to the challenges and opportunities within the AAPI community. And by funding and helping promising AAPI community leaders, grassroots groups, and non-profit organizations. Mark ha…
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How can a pianist become a leader in the tech world? In this episode, we have a conversation with Uma, the founder of Lean In Singapore and a seasoned technology sales leader with 20 years of experience. Uma shares her inspiring journey from aspiring pianist to tech innovator, her challenges with confidence, and her passion for advancing women in t…
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Navigating change is not a choice; it's all around us. Chris Barras joins the show to discuss transformation at both personal and community levels as we experience change. Chris' experiences in Richmond come from observing transformation over the past 18 years. Watching communities change has given Chris a peak into leading change in corporate sett…
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Learn the secrets of Grand Master Ramon Smith and the late Bruce Lee in this podcast episode. Discover martial arts philosophy, Bruce Lee's wisdom, self-mastery, and the connection between Christian values and martial arts. Support the Show.Sarah Chung
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Beach volleyballer Sam Schachter qualified for the 2024 Olympics at the last moment. Here's how he's prepping for Paris
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It was the summer of 2016 when Sam Schachter and Josh Binstock—both Jewish beach volleyball players competing for Canada—just barely qualified for the Olympics, less than a month before the games were to start in Rio de Janeiro. Eight years later, history is repeating itself. Schachter (sans Binstock, instead with new partner Daniel Dearing) just r…
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In this episode of Immigration Nerds, host Lauren Clarke and Erickson Immigration Group attorneys Andy Finkle and Kai Bostock discuss three major immigration policy changes announced in June 2024. They break down President Biden's executive orders on asylum seekers, new work visa processes for DACA recipients, and a parole program for undocumented …
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Dr. Danny Avula shares his inspiring leadership journey from his roots as an immigrant child from India to top roles in public health and social services in Virginia. Danny dives into how experiences like moving to an underserved community influenced his approach to serving communities. Avula also reflects on key lessons like listening to lived exp…
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For most of us help is only a phone call away but we often forget that those responding in our time of need are fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters… everyday people. At no time was that more evident than on September 11th, 2001 when 343 firefighters lost their lives. From routine fire inspections to one of the darkest days in our nation’s histor…
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Michael Lee: Guardian of Chinese American Legacy at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) | #131
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Michael Lee is the President of the Museum of Chinese in America. MOCA preserves the history, tells the stories, promotes the culture, and celebrates the accomplishments of Chinese in America. Prior to MOCA, Mike was the Managing Director of Corporate Development for the New York Institute of Finance. Prior to that, Mike was the Executive Director …
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S2 #8 Learning, relationships and purpose: Three legs of a stable career with Patricia Feria Lim
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How do you navigate a diverse and adventurous career path from finance to education to AI? Today on "Rewrite the Rules," we're joined by Patricia Feria Lim, Vice President of Operations at Thinking Machines Data Science in the Philippines. From an early desire to study abroad to making significant career shifts, Patricia's journey is a testament to…
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Dive into Greg Burton's journey in sports leadership, revealing key traits of effective leaders and the impact of VCU's Center for Sports Leadership. Why it matters: Burton's insights offer a unique perspective on leadership, emphasizing authenticity, resilience, and the power of empowering others, alongside the success of VCU's program in shaping …
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Late spring sports roundup: Zach Hyman's Oilers struggle to stay alive while Jewish baseball stars are on the rise
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We're entering the post-Shavuot dog days of summer, which means a wind-down for most Jewish athletes. After a short break, The CJN's sports podcasters return with a late spring catch-up to talk golf, baseball and the end of the NHL and NBA seasons. Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried has emerged as a genuine candidate to win the 2024 Cy Young Award; S…
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead others to the top of the world's highest peaks? Dr. Jennie Draper, an OBGYN and adventurer, has summited Mount Everest base camp, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and embarked on adventure around the globe. She shares invaluable leadership lessons learned from her Sherpa guides in Nepal, and how facing the challe…
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In this episode of the Immigration Nerds podcast, we hear the inspiring story of two expats from Somaliland who are transforming lives through education. Asha Farah, founder of the Burao Academy of Science & Technology, and Yasmin Mirreh, EIG Senior Attorney and volunteer and advocate, talk about how STEM education has become a beacon of hope for S…
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Can one person's decision to shift careers impact a nation's Olympic dreams? Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports Foundation. Deepthi's story begins with a successful career in banking, where she honed her professional skills and learned the art of perseverance. However, the 2012 Olympics sparked a pivo…
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Winning the Wimbledon and US Open Doubles Titles, Life as a Pro Tennis Player, and an Incredible Tennis Journey with Vania King
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In this episode, host Justin Hong interviews former pro tennis player Vania King. During this episode, Vania talks about her family's background, where she grew up, and how she got her start with tennis (2:40). She shares about her early tennis days, including playing in her first tournament and what her training regimen looked like (7:18). Vania g…
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In 2023 a group of Lao American athletes traveled to Cambodia to represent Laos at the SEA games. Among the group was Angelina Messina (University of Pittsburgh Swim). Astrid Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim), Ariana Dirkzwager (Georgia Tech swim, Steven Insixiengmay (University of Georgia swim) and Dawson Sihavong (Stanford University wreslting). Thi…
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