Our International Story

Shriya Gupta
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Hello 👋 I'm Shriya Gupta, the host of Our International Story podcast! I started this show as a way to connect with international students, migrants, people of color and share their inspiring stories. Every episode, my guests answer your questions about setting employability, growing yourself, and questioning the status quo! 🎉

Episodes

  1. 12/28/2020

    #07 Manmeet Kaur I Radio host, Insta Live show host and Marketing and Communications graduate

    In this episode, we will talk with Manmeet Kaur- Insta live show host where she talks with people all walks of live from beauty bloggers to mental health advocate.  We ask her some questions about her journey from Mumbai to Melbourne and she shares with us the importance of gratitude and grabbing the opportunity that comes your way. She describes herself as 'Passionate Kaur' and you'll know exactly why through the course of this episode! :D  Find her on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/mkaur.07/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manmeetkaur7/

  2. 11/03/2020

    #06 Joseph Kolapudi- World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Founder of Solve Squad and board member of ARM Care

    Joseph is World Economic Forum's Global Shaper, founder of Solve Squad and board member of ARM Care. As a graduate who completed a Bachelor of Business Management and HRM (double major), and a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, Joseph have developed an appreciation of people and human relations, and the key role it plays in organisations of different sizes and areas of expertise. By working alongside charities, professional organisations and in his current position, he has seen first-hand the need to link people with their preferred career aspirations; and wish to provide this unique service of social entrepreneurship in the future. Connect with Joseph on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-kolapudi-415a4555/ https://www.solvesquad.co/

  3. 10/18/2020

    #05 Ritika Saxena- Founder of Floral Restrict, Researcher, Master of Cancer Science student and a strong advocate of women in STEMM.

    In this episode, Ritika talks about her story of why she chose to study Biomedical Science in Australia and went on to assume student leadership roles and most recently launching a social enterprise supporting other international students. She is currently studying for Master of Cancer Sciences at the University of Melbourne and working as a researcher at Murdoch children’s Research Institute with keen interest in medical research and molecular biology. She has been awarded several awards throughout her student life and continue to excel in her career with her study life spanning across many countries including India, America, China, America and Australia. Know more about Ritika's Social Enterprise here: https://chuffed.org/project/a-floral-solution Connect with Ritika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritikasaxena11/

  4. 10/10/2020

    #04 Ft. Devendra Singh- CAPA National Representative and a start-up founder at the age of 14!

    In this episode, we are joined by Devendra Singh. Dev is a graduate of the Master of Business Information Systems from Monash University. Currently, he’s the national representative for the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations, representing over 430,000 students across various universities in Australia. In one of his other roles, he’s also the Regional Advisor for Victorian Multicultural Commission and currently working in startup space. In this episode, Dev shares his entrepreneurial journey from the age of 14 and his upcoming projects. Don't miss out on this inspiring and candid conversation!  Connect with Dev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendrasinghofficial/ Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devendrasinghofficial/

  5. 09/23/2020

    #03 Ruwangi Fernando I Founder- STEM Sisters and a PhD student/ Sessional Academic

    Sri Lankan-born PhD student Ruwangi, studies at Victoria University’s Centre for Applied Informatics in the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, and also a sessional lecturer in VU’s the College of Business, as well as a Research Ambassador, providing peer-to-peer support to other VU researchers. Ruwangi earned a full scholarship from Data 61 CSRO and was also named a finalist in the 2019 Victorian International Education Awards under research category, as well as 2019 Visualise your Thesis contest, an international competition of graduate researchers from 16 universities in four countries. Ruwangi believes in giving back and set up STEM Sisters in 2017 to attract, support and celebrate female international students and migrants (women of colour) in science engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) fields. Ruwangi is also Study Melbourne Ambassador for 2019 and has also appeared as a panellist for a range of events promoting women and diversity in STEM, including a ‘Learning on the Edge’ event, International Women’s Day celebrations at Victoria University, and presented at the Study Melbourne-supported Future Female Conference. She completed a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colombo and her master’s degree in information technology from the University of Wolverhampton.

  6. 09/14/2020

    #02 Ft. Daniel Nguyen (Non Executive Director and Victorian International Student of the Year)

    Listen to this episode to know more about Daniel's journey from Vietnam to Australia.  Daniel is an award winner of the Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Outstanding Contribution to University Life in 2017 during his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) with Distinction at Deakin University, majoring in Accounting. With a strong leadership potential, Daniel was immediately selected to become a student leader who represented his home country to join the DUELI Leadership and Internship Program during his first year at Deakin University. During that period, he was trained to enhance his leadership skills in both theoretically and practically, especially teamwork and communication skills in order to coordinate with a crew of 20 leaders from 12 different countries. Daniel is currently working as a Student Adviser at Deakin University for the Faculty of Business and Law. He also works as a Non-Executive Director at Bendigo Bank at the Blackburn South Community Branch, responsible for the Corporate Governance and HR committee. Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ntdaniel/

    #02 Ft. Daniel Nguyen (Non Executive Director and Victorian International Student of the Year)

  7. 08/31/2020

    #01 Startups and entrepreneurship (Ft. Ocean Cheung)

    In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with Ocean Cheung, Student entrepreneur, startup enthusiast and international education supporter helping corporations and educational institutions grow entrepreneurship, innovation and community programs.  Follow Ocean Cheung:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ocean-cheung/ https://twitter.com/ocean_cheung_ Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review ! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

    #01 Startups and entrepreneurship (Ft. Ocean Cheung)
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Hello 👋 I'm Shriya Gupta, the host of Our International Story podcast! I started this show as a way to connect with international students, migrants, people of color and share their inspiring stories. Every episode, my guests answer your questions about setting employability, growing yourself, and questioning the status quo! 🎉

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  • Creator
    Shriya Gupta
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Shriya Gupta
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    Our International Story