Adelante. Unique Stories

Alfonso Comino
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Exploring inspiring stories of people embracing their uniqueness as a force for good 👌

Episodes

  1. 12/19/2021

    Nelly Cheboi - Digitalizing Rural Africa | E07

    Our guest today is Nelly Cheboi. Nelly is the Founder and CEO of TechLit Africa, a non-profit organization building computer labs in rural Africa. They are on a mission to see every student in Africa prepared to prosper in the digital economy. Her incredible work has led Nelly to be named Forbes 30 under 30 for Social Impact in 2021. his conversation will give you a taste of her beginnings in rural Africa, how a long plane ride changed the course of her future, and the incredible work she and TechLit Africa are doing in helping thousands of children. --------------- Resources and Links https://techlitafrica.org/ TechLit Africa Twitter: https://twitter.com/techlitafrica Donate to TechLit Africa: https://techlitafrica.org/donate Forbes 30 under 30 (Social Impact) https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2022/social-impact?profile=nelly-cheboi https://generalassemb.ly/instructors/nelly-cheboi/20351 YouTube video with Zscaler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POW64zHdqqQ&t=452s

    Nelly Cheboi - Digitalizing Rural Africa | E07

  2. 12/08/2021

    The Saint Eclectic - The NFT Connoisseur | E06

    Our guest today is The Saint Eclectic, now, that doesn't sound like a regular name, does it? The Saint Eclectic is an anonymous person, operating under a pseudonym persona. He is an NFT collector and educator. In this special episode, we demystify what NFTs are. The first half of the episode is suitable for all audiences, as we build step by step what cryptocurrencies are and how NFTs come into play, we explore if NFTs are a Ponzi scheme or the equivalent of investing in Amazon back in 1999, or somewhere in between. In the second half, we deep dive into the recent events since the launch of the Degenerate Trash Pandas. The Saint Eclectic is a terrific educator, he is able to break down complex material into simple-to-understand concepts. Whether you are new to this space or a veteran, this conversation will have something for you Follow The Saint Eclectic on Twitter @sainteclectic --------------- Resources and Links The Saint Eclectic Twitter - https://twitter.com/sainteclectic Knox Trades YouTube 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrX2aNwnB8A Knox Trades YouTube 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0or5cuOjz30 Punk 6529 Twitter - https://twitter.com/punk6529 Degenerate Trash Pandas Discord: https://discord.gg/ZkyJx9yDhu Degenerate Trash Pandas Twitter - https://twitter.com/DegenTrashPanda https://twitter.com/sainteclectic/status/1460995261338046466

    The Saint Eclectic - The NFT Connoisseur | E06

  3. 12/02/2021

    Brian Feroldi - Spreading Financial Wellness | E05

    Our guest today is Brian Feroldi. Brian is on a mission to Spread Financial Wellness. He is an educator, financial coach, content provider to the Motley Fool, a podcaster and soon to be, the author of his first book: Why does the stock market go up? Where he educates everyday investors on how to demystify the stock market. Brian's no-nonsense approach to investing is followed by nearly 300K people across platforms such as Twitter and YouTube. In this conversation, we cover how Brian pivoted his career from the medical industry into finance after using a setback as an opportunity. We also talk about how he masters social media to educate and engage with people and even how he recently exchanged Tweets with no other than Elon Musk. Brian closes the conversation by discussing why the '20s will be the most disruptive decade in human history. Follow Brian on Twitter @BrianFeroldi --------------- Resources and Links Brian's Twitter Account - https://twitter.com/BrianFeroldi Brian's Investment Checklist - https://brianferoldi.gumroad.com/l/zWXye Brian's Stock Portfolio Tracker - https://brianferoldi.gumroad.com/l/qyZqM Long-Term Mindset Substack - https://brianferoldi.substack.com/ The Motley Fool - www.fool.com Industry Focus Podcast - https://www.fool.com/podcasts/industry-focus/ https://www.choosefi.com/publishing/brian-feroldi-book-announcement/:

    Brian Feroldi - Spreading Financial Wellness | E05

  4. 11/24/2021

    Louise Roy - Bellies, Babies and Breasts | E04

    Our guest today is Louise Roy. Louise is the everything-childbirth guru, a lactation educator and the Director of Operations at Ferguson Women's Health in Shanghai.  In this conversation, Louise demystifies pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and more, highlighting the importance of natural methods that have in some sense, fallen out of fashion. This is an informative episode for everyone, covering what should be generally known topics and knowledge. --------------- Resources and Links http://www.fergusonhealth.com/ La Leche League - https://www.llli.org/ The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - Diane Wiessinger, Diana West and Teresa Pitman Sweet Sleep, Nightime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family - Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Linda J. Smith and Teresa Pitman https://www.communitycentershanghai.com/ Inward - https://www.mygksel.com/inward/index.php/welcome/is_weixin

    Louise Roy - Bellies, Babies and Breasts | E04

  5. 10/19/2021

    Joe Sweeny - Podcasting as a Living. How to Monetize Learning in Public | E03

    Our guest today is Joe Sweeny. Joe is the creator and host of the Just Raised Podcast, where he talks to early-stage founders across sectors like fintech, climate tech, Consumer, and Crypto. Joe has had some fantastic founders on the show, like Phil Libin, founder of Evernote and Mmhmmn, Josh Wolfe founder of Lux Capital and Delian Asparouhovt, from Founders Fund and Varda; to name just a few. Before the show, he was a Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank, working with early-stage founders in Boston. Follow Joe on Twitter @JoeySweeny --------------- Resources and Links Just Raised Podcast https://www.acquired.fm/ https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/berkshire-hathaway-part-i Snow Crash, Neal Stephenson (1992) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_Crash Terra Ignota. Too Like the Lightning, Ada Palmer (2016) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terra_Ignota https://bloomscape.com/ Invest Like the Best - https://joincolossus.com/ https://www.descript.com/ --------------- Show Notes [00:02:43] - [First Answer] - Joe's Bioengineering Foundations [00:07:00] - Moving into Banking at Silicon Valley Bank [00:09:03] - Venture Capital [00:11:01] - The Just Raised Podcast Beginnings [00:15:30] - Preparation and Inspiration for Podcasts - The Sci-Fi Twist [00:21:37] - Learnings and highlights from the Just Raised Podcast [00:40:16] - Monetizing Podcasting [00:41:59] - Joe's Long Term View for his Podcast [00:47:23] - What are you most excited about the future?

    Joe Sweeny - Podcasting as a Living. How to Monetize Learning in Public | E03

  6. 10/08/2021

    Amanda Ou and Ethan Wang - Framily and the Power of Gratefulness | E02

    Our guests today are Amanda Ou and Ethan Wang. How many couples do you know, sit down every year for a marriage "performance review", just like you would with your boss? This is just one of the many things that make our guests unique. Born and raised in a traditional Chinese family in Guangdong, Amanda's biggest dream has always been to travel the world and experience life in all dimensions. She started her career in Shenzhen and then moved to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai, where she built a successful career and met her husband, Ethan, through volunteer work. Together, they embarked on a journey to make her childhood dream come true by leaving everything behind and venturing on a 14-month trip to 45 countries and all 7 continents. Ethan was the kid who was supposed to lose at the starting line. From being abandoned as a baby in Taiwan, he went on to take on executive roles at Wall Street and even served in the Peace Corps. Ethan transforms disadvantageous experiences into opportunities, such as being afraid of water and becoming a rescue diver. He learned to view fear as an acronym: False Evidence Appearing Real; after that, his life has never been the same. Amanda and Ethan live in Shanghai with their son Enzo. --------------- Resources and Links Truth and Dare - Stories of Personal Development Through Self Discovery. Ethan Wang, to be Published https://www.peacecorps.gov/ Update on BEAN - https://www.smartshanghai.com/wire/community/the-end-of-bean-shanghai --------------- Show Notes [00:03:57] - [First Answer] - Ethan's intro and book Truth and Dare [00:06:23] - Ethan's Childhood [00:14:20] - How Amanda and Ethan met, Ethan's perspective [00:18:14] - Amanda's perspective on how they met [00:19:20] - Amanda's Introduction [00:22:38] - Around the world trip [00:33:27] - Gratitude [00:43:22] - Charity work and Peace Corps [00:48:10] - Marriage KPIs and "Performance Rating" [01:02:51] - What are you most excited about the future?

    Amanda Ou and Ethan Wang - Framily and the Power of Gratefulness | E02

  7. 09/20/2021

    Deepak Ramola - Collecting Life Lessons and Passing on the Learnings | E01

    Our guest today is Deepak Ramola, founder of Project FUEL (which stands for Forward the Understanding of Every Life lesson). They collect life lessons from people worldwide and turn them into interactive activities to pass on the learnings. He served as the Kindness Ambassador for the UNESCO MGIEP, a two-time TED speaker, an award-winning writer, an educator, a poet, and even a Bollywood songwriter. Deepak has taught and worked with over 500K people worldwide, including women of the Maasai tribe in Tanzania, young girls in Afghanistan, sex workers of Kamathipura (India), earthquake survivors in Nepal, and Syrian refugees in Europe; to name a few. --------------- Resources and Links https://www.deepakramola.com/ https://projectfuel.in/ or https://projectfuel.org/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DeepakRamola Instagram - Deepakramola --------------- Show Notes [00:02:35] - [First Answer] - Deepak's childhood [00:11:57] - The journey to Mumbai [00:17:37] - The influence of Deepak's mum's wisdom [00:23:41] - Collecting life stories, the beginning [00:28:32] - Stories from Varanasi [00:38:55] - Becoming a public figure [00:45:16] - 50 toughest questions [00:53:56] - Writing for Bollywood superstar: Amitabh Bachan [00:56:05] - Project FUEL [00:61:21] - #Underthehijab [00:66:18] - Deepak's Life Lessons

    Deepak Ramola - Collecting Life Lessons and Passing on the Learnings | E01
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    Alfonso Comino
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    2021
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