Stories with Shomik

Shomik Roy

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Interesting people doing interesting things. Makes for a great story!

2025-03-12

Yvonne Osagie - Melanin & Medicine , redefining healthcare for women of colour

Did you know women of colour are 30 times more likely to be misdiagnosed? Or that 80% of healthcare decisions for the family are made by women? Yvonne shares her story building MedMelanin - Redefining healthcare for Women of Colour

58 min
2025-01-19

Negin Saifari - Dreaming as a Technology and Rebuilding Cities

In this episode, I sit down with Negin Saifari—Co-founder of RebuildTO, and the brilliant writer behind the newsletter Metaformative. We dive into what it means to use "dreaming as a technology," how to rebuild community connections, and why authenticity is the most powerful tool we have in a changing world. If you’re curious about city-building, personal growth, and fresh inspiration, this conversation is for you!

46 min
2024-09-11

Carl Casis: The Recruitment King’s Wild Ride from Selling Air to Building a Business

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!

50 min
2024-08-23

Juliana Casale - Balloon & Beyond! - Stories with Shomik

Juliana couldn’t find the right kind of sparkling water for her, so she founded Balloon! Balloon is a sparkling water brand with unique (and very yummy) flavours. Today we’re talking about starting a CPG / FMCG brand, how to get a recipe from thought to bottled in a can! You don't want to miss this.

52 min
2024-04-22

Rishabh Malhotra - Tagda Raho (Stay Strong) - Stories with Shomik

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.

1 hr
2024-02-12

Seema Sanghavi - Cooks Who Feed - Stories with Shomik

Today we're talking to Seema Sanghavi, founder of Cooks Who Feed, a company that has distributed more than 1.7 Million meals since its inception through the sale of its high-quality, sustainably made aprons. This is a must-listen if you're interested in social entrepreneurship. We talk about everything from testing the market through a Kickstarter campaign, surviving through Covid, and using other company's sustainability goals as your opportunity.

55 min
2024-02-04

Nate Kennedy: From PepsiCo to TikTok Star – Personal Finance Made Simple

In this episode, I chat with Nathan Kennedy, also known as Nate Money, who has built a thriving personal finance brand on TikTok and Instagram. We discuss his journey from working in corporate at PepsiCo to going full-time as a content creator, breaking down complex financial topics for the everyday person. Nate shares his insights on content creation, investing, and why it's important to keep things simple when it comes to personal finance. 🔹 Topics Covered: Nate’s career shift from CPG to full-time content creation How he grew his audience on TikTok and Instagram Investing strategies and the importance of financial literacy Balancing life as a creator while maintaining personal well-being Tune in for valuable lessons on how to take control of your finances and build a successful online brand!

51 min
2023-11-17

Connor Emeny: Ironman World Record Attempt – Completing 7 Continents and Chasing Antarctica

In this episode, I chat with Connor Emeny, the youngest person to complete an Ironman triathlon on six continents, as he prepares for his biggest challenge yet—Antarctica. Connor is on a mission to become the first person in history to complete an Ironman on all seven continents. We dive into his extraordinary journey of resilience, how he’s training for the extreme conditions of Antarctica, and the mental toughness required to push through grueling Ironman races. From competing in sub-zero temperatures to overcoming logistical challenges, Connor’s story is a testament to what the human spirit can achieve. 🔹 Key Topics: Connor’s record-breaking Ironman journey across six continents Training for Antarctica: Extreme cold prep in Vancouver and Greenland How Connor uses endurance sports to raise awareness for men’s health through Movember Lessons learned from pushing physical and mental limits Advice for aspiring triathletes and endurance athletes Tune in to be inspired by Connor’s relentless pursuit of his goals and learn how you, too, can break boundaries and overcome challenges.

48 min
2023-11-09

Stories with Shomik - Tobi Oluwole - Dealing with Rejection & Power Of Consistency

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.

55 min
2023-10-23

Stories with Shomik - 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!

1h 13m
2023-10-11

Stories with Shomik - 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. 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.

54 min
2022-11-07

Stories with Shomik - Ipshita Banerjee - Giving up a comfortable life in the US to help children in India

In our first episode, we speak with Ipshita Banerjee, 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.

47 min

12 Episodes

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6 Ratings

Genuine, candid and inspiring!

2022-11-15

thelastsushiman

I love the theme that everyone around you has something inspiring to share! Overall, great conversation, thoughtful questions and an incredible story! PS - Shomik’s voice is almost therapeutic 😂
Great listen

2022-11-15

slander100

Amazing listen!!! Highly recommend! Shomik holds the conversations flawlessly keep listeners engaged!

Interesting people doing interesting things. Makes for a great story!

Creator

Shomik Roy
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
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Stories with Shomik