Leaving Footprints

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledge base for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 15: Being an Influencer with Bekah Martinez

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:30:36 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have the multi-talented Bekah Martinez! Bekah has a successful podcast called Chatty Broads, and also has an instagram following of over 700,000 followers. She recently graduated from UCI and has a clothing brand called the Good Alma, which has an amazing collection of clothes with a focus on sustainability. She is also a proud mother of two beautiful children. Fun Fact: She was on Season 22 of the reality TV show: The Bachelor! Check out this episode and learn about her experiences as a business owner and as a public figure!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Bekah (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/bekah/

Chatty Broads (Bekah's Podcast): https://linktr.ee/chattybroads

The Good Alma (Bekah's Clothing Brand): https://thegoodalma.com/

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 14: Data Storytelling with Shashay Tadesse

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:33:39 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have the amazing Shashay Tadesse! She is currently the Data Analytics Lead at Google and is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Computational Data Analytics at Georgia Tech. Shashay has a lot of experience in the field of data analytics, and we are extremely fortunate that she has taken the time to speak with us!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Pursuit of Plants: https://www.pursuitofplants.com/

Shashay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shashaytadesse/

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Episode 13: Pursuing your Passions with Rohit Jethwani

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:00:19 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have an amazing dancer and choreographer Rohit Jethwani! Rohit has a successful YouTube channel and Instagram account, where he posts a regular stream of dance videos, specifically for Hindi songs. Listen to a great conversation about changing careers, pursuing a career in the creative field, and just following your dreams! Check out Rohit's YouTube channel and his Instagram for some great dance videos!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Rohit (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/juniorjethu/

Rohit (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0-ytz2I7nFiza2P58xrBXQ

GARV (Boys VS Girls): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muXGTrQiU0&abchannel=GarvDance

GARV (Evolution of Bollywood): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-zM9b0xwKE&ab_channel=GarvDance

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Episode 12: Predictive Analytics with David Savlowitz and Micheal Ponton

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:00:19 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have David Savlowitz and Micheal Ponton who are on the executive team of the company Competitive Analytics. David Savlowitz is CEO & Founder of Competitive Analytics located in Newport Beach, California USA and professor at the University of California Irvine teaching Predictive Analytics for the new Master of Science in Business Analytics program. David is also a sought after speaker on economics, business strategy, forecasting, consumer trends, and data visualization. Perpetually on the forefront of data science, economics, and analytics, David has 35+ years experience delivering both strategic and tactical solutions to the world’s most successful organizations. Michael Ponton has 10 years experience in economic analysis, statistical analysis, financial analysis, analytical modeling, market intelligence, idea generation and implementation, strategic planning, consumer behavior analysis, and executive management. He is also a professor for predictive analytics along with David. They offer a lot of advice and insight into the field of analytics, and we highly recommend checking this episode out if you want to pursue analytics!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

David (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/savlowitz/

David (Email): dss@competitiveanalytics.com

Micheal (LinkedIn):: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ponton-48a3317/

Micheal (Email): mp@competitiveanalytics.com

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 11: Bioinformatics with Sabah Kadri

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:30:19 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Sabah Kadri! Sabah has a background in Computational Biology and is currently the Director of Bioinformatics at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago as well as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Northwestern University. She has also been keeping people active during the pandemic with her youtube channel, which has a lot of Bollywood dance-based workouts, and she also has a podcast called Computationally Yours about medical sciences and healthcare.

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Sabah (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/workoutwithsabah/?hl=en

Sabah (Twitter): https://twitter.com/sabahkadri?lang=en

Sabah (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/sabahkadri

Sabah (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabah-k-05770632/

Sabah's Podcast (Computationally Yours): http://www.sabahkadri.com/podcast.html

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 10: Unpacking Medical Sciences with Shalini Agarwal

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:00:18 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Shalini Agarwal! Shalini Agarwal is a current medical student at Western University. We unpack her experiences giving the MCAT, applying to med school, and how she is making the best of her time now that she is in med school!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Shalini (Email): agarwals97@gmail.com

Shalini (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/shalini_410/

Shalini (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/shalini.agrawal.315

Flashcard Resource (Anki): https://apps.ankiweb.net/

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Episode 9: Snapshots with Brittany O'Brien

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:18 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Brittany O'Brien! Brittany is a concert/music photographer and tells us a lot about being a creative in this arts, specifcially photography! She shares lots of good motivation on not giving up and how to keep going despites hurdles!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Brittany (Website): https://brittanyobrien.com/film

Brittany (Email): brittanyobrienphoto@gmail.com

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

This event aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals in the quest for a career in engineering, looking for insights and mentorship! The panel consists of various professionals early on their career journey, and we discuss challenges they've faced, and get insights on how they found success in their respective careers so far.

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Episode 8: Career Navigation with Brittany Deneau

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:00:21 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Brittany Deneau! Brittany has experience as a former college recruiter and is currently a career advisor for the MSBA Program at UCI. She provides a lot of advice insight into how to navigate networking and job search, especially during the pandemic. Great listen for anyone in the process of searching for a job!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Brittany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanydeneau/

For AAPI Community:

Donation: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-cause-against-antiasian-violence

Donation: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate ( includes a list of AAPI orgs to support)

Petition: https://www.napawf.org/stopasianhate

Petition: https://www.change.org/p/governor-andrew-cuomo-end-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans

Article with things you can do: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/asian-american-racism-violence-1127876/

For Gun Reform:

Petition: https://www.change.org/m/students-against-gun-violence

Info on Taking Action: https://www.antiracismdaily.com/archives/advocate-for-gun-control-laws-anti-racism-daily?rq=gun

Links to Donate to Atlanta Shooting Victim families: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/efforts-support-families-atlanta-s-shooting-victims-are-ongoing-here-n1261764

Info on how to help Colorado victim families: https://www.cpr.org/2021/03/24/boulder-shooting-king-soopers-how-you-can-help/

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 7: Adventuring with Alex Harmon

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:00:22 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Alex Harmon! Alex has an extensive career in the field of radio and he speaks a lot about how we got into the field of radio, and moreover how he has invested in his time to give back to the community! A great listen for anyone trying to get into broadcasting, marketing and promotional advertising!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Alex (Instagram): instagram.com/alex_harmon

Alex (Twitter): twitter.com/alex_harmon

Alex (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/alex-harmon-2ab99a8a

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 6: Connecting with Suchita Gupta and Muizz Jivani

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:30:20 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have not one, but two guests: Suchita Gupta and Muizz Jivani! Muizz is currently a software engineer at Microsoft, whereas Suchita is a software engineer at Salesforce. Both of them wanted to pursue computer science since the beginning of their undergraduate career and they provided some great insight into working and interviewing in the tech industry.

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Muizz (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/muizz-jivani/

Suchita (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/suchita-gupta-1151a3149/

Suchita (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/suchitagoopster/

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 5: Expressing Yourself with Sankalp Sharma

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:00:28 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Sankalp Sharma! Sankalp is a freshman at Sacramento State, and he is pursuing a degree in Communications Studies. He’s also a host for a podcast called Brown Boys Theory, where they talk about world news, tips for students, and they post every Tuesday, so check them out as well (Link will be provided in our description). He is also an amazing writer and has already published collections of his poems (Amazon Links of which can be found in our description) as well.

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Sankalp (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/sankalp_shwarma/

Sankalp's Podcast - Brown Boys Theory (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/2vbrjsAiRz5EBtJEOlO7al?si=cJN4VTmPSpqY0m7OfPBgIQ

Sankalp's Podcast - Brown Boys Theory (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHuRjL1AuoEYqhDYuwnsAg

Sankalp's Podcast - Brown Boys Theory (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/brownboystheory/

Sankalp's Podcast - Brown Boys Theory (LinkTree): https://linktr.ee/brownboystheory

Sankalp's Book (1) - Strength in Color: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Color-Alexandra-Soukouang-Cruz-P%C3%A9rez/dp/B08JVKFNVY/ref=sr11?dchild=1&keywords=Strength+in+Color&qid=1614504349&sr=8-1

Sankalp's Book (2) - Straight from the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Straight-Heart-Collection-Sankalp-Sharma/dp/B088B81BLG/ref=sr11?dchild=1&qid=1614504430&refinements=p_27%3ASankalp+Sharma&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Sankalp+Sharma

Ankit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitjain98/

Mira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjdaya/

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 4: Mixing it up with Anupya Nalamalapu

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:39:05 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Anupya Nalamalapu, who is currently a Software Engineer at Google. This multitalented individual is also a DJ and now inspires many with her YouTube Channel (Linked Below)! Hear about Anupya navigated through her career while also taking out time for her other endeavors!

Connect with your hosts and guests:

Anupya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anupyaa/

Anupya's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT6IclhkItRO3klxhrzUsxw (Subscribe and Follow!)

Anupya's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/anupyaa

Anupya's SoundCloud (Circuit Mixes): https://soundcloud.com/competition-mixes

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Episode 3: Finding your Light with Radha Daya

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:00:21 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Radha Daya, who is currently an engineer at Roche. Hear about Radha navigated undergrad and grad school as a first-generation student and became the first engineer in her family!

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Connect with your hosts and guests:

Radha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjdaya/

Episode 2: Thinking like an Engineer with Vrunda Patel

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:06:15 GMT

Hi everyone!

For this episode of our podcast, we have Vrunda Patel, a recent graduate from UC Irvine and we talk to her about her experiences in the engineering field and navigating graduating in a pandemic.

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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Connect with your hosts and guests:

Vrunda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrunda-patel-cheme/

Episode 1: Meet your Hosts!

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:24 GMT

Hi everyone!

This is the very first episode of our podcast: Leaving Footprints, where you will get to know your hosts!

Leaving Footprints Podcast aims to be a knowledgebase for individuals looking for insights into different career fields! We will be interviewing various professionals on their career journey, challenges they've faced, and get insights on how to find success in their respective fields.

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