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The Young Eye International is a podcast aimed at creating a socially connected world. It is a product of the Young Eye Initiative, an initiative that represents the needs, interests and aspirations of young people. We achieve our mission by diving deep into the captivating stories, ideas, and experiences that shape our world, providing you with fresh perspectives and a renewed sense of curiosity.In support of the Young Eye Foundation.
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Carol Spooner ON: Framing Stories, Identity and Impact in Photography
Send us a Text Message.Today we are joined by Carol Spooner, a Kitchener and Toronto based photographer with 15 years of experience! She is the founder of Carol Spooner Portraits, an organization that specializes in glamour styled shoots, modern senior and family portraits, headshots and personal branding. We talk about all things photography from her early days with a camera to the stories she shares through her lens, this conversation is an exploration of identity, creativity, and the ...
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Daria Margarit ON: Safe Milk in East Africa and Being an Impact Driven Social Entrepreneur
Send us a Text Message.Helping farmers is the mission. Into the world of one of the three co-founders who are making an impact in Rwanda and Kenya with their groundbreaking milk pasteurizing device. Through their social enterprise, Safi, they provide farmers with a solution for safe milk production.Daria Margarit is the co-founder of Safi and currently a double degree student at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. Questions like - why East Africa? Of all the problems n ...
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Randell Adjei ON: Artivism, Leading a Non-Profit and being Ontario's first Poet Laureate
Send us a Text Message.Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) Edutainment founder and Executive Director, Randell Adjei shares his vision and journey as an artivitst. In today's podcast join us as we dive into the mind of a special talent and passionate community builder and he shares his journey from University to now being celebrated as Ontario's first poet Laureate. He is a change-maker and this story serves as a testament to his continued impact in Canada and beyond.He left us ...
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Lowenna Barungi ON: Navigating Music and Education as an International Student and competing on Big Stages
Send us a Text Message.On today's thrilling episode we feature the talented Lowenna Barungi! A Ugandan born singer lighting up the scene as not just an artist but, student at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Tune in to discover the inspiring journey of this rising star! Her journey as an international student, insights as a singer competing on stages like Pearl Of Africa Talent Search and her inspiration being building and creating community is what we discuss today!She left us with...
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Naomie Seh Abomo ON: Not being your typical engineer, breaking barriers and resilience as a University student
Send us a Text Message.Today we are joined by Naomie Seh Abomo, a Civil Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. As someone passionate about 'building' communities, she shares her vision for resilient urban development and her efforts to inspire her generations of engineers. Naomie takes us through her journey navigating diversity, representation and future entrepreneurial hopes in the field of engineering. A great conversation with an inspiring person!She left us with this: "Stay c...
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Sherry Joy Hugh ON: Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Creating Social Impact in Non-Profit Organization
Send us a Text Message.On the eighth episode of The Young Eye International Podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a captivating conversation with Sherry Joy Hugh, a community builder, enthusiastic dreamer, mentor, and proud mother of two.Throughout this episode, we delved into Sherry's ability to foster inclusive teams, maintain a harmonious work-life balance, and comprehend the business aspects of non-profit organizations—highlighting the reality that altruism isn't always the main driv...