Dauntless Dreaming: Recent Episodes
Dauntless Dreaming
A podcast dedicated to go-getters, goal-setters, and dreamers who pursue their interests despite any nightmares. We hope to introduce our audience to guests who have shown that adventuring into daunting domains (academics, music, etc.) can be rewarding on its own rather than following the rules set by others; basically, guests who find ways to make lemonade even if they’ve been thrown oranges.
After a stressful month of exams and COVID-19 vaccinations, the guys are back with another episode and this week they are joined by Ritu Dutta, the founder and CEO of the Neuroscience Foundation. In addition to talking about the developing field of Neuroscience, they discuss college life, coming from immigrant backgrounds, entrepreneurship, and women in Neuroscience! Tune in this week to learn more about Ritu’s experiences as a freshman in college and a young STEM entrepreneur in the making!
Link to the Neuroscience Foundation:
https://linktr.ee/neurosciencefoundation
Link to our Social Media and Resources:
https://linktr.ee/DauntlessDreaming
In this week’s episode, Dauntless Dreaming is joined by Chigz Odedra, its first recurring guest who released an EP this past week. The guys talk about everything from Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars, to getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and even Tarheel basketball. Tune-in to learn more about the inspiration behind Chigz’ new EP and our thoughts on the latest music releases!
Use the link down below to listen to Chigz’ music!
https://linkfly.to/ChigzO
In this week’s episode, Ankush and Aniketh are joined by Nikita Billman, the founder of two successful non-profit start-ups. Launch Local is based in the United States and strives to help small businesses and non-profits rethink and implement new digital programs. From Houses to Homes is an organization that aims to mitigate cyclical poverty in rural communities in Guatemala. In addition to her successes as an entrepreneur, Nikita discusses her journey in consulting and how students can get involved.
Use the links down below to learn more about consulting and Nikita’s organizations!
Launch Local:
https://www.launchlocal.org/
From Houses to Homes:
https://www.fromhousestohomes.org/
Consulting Prep:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1J4SxT99XMNRNWmPOY9nLb8L4bkU42Xun
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Pandemic, Launch Local and Meal Prep
03:44 - Etiquettes of golf and its place in the business world
06:15 - Climbing volcanoes and From Houses to Homes
09:29 - Discussion on white savior complex and financial/cultural perspective
14:44 - Feeling isolated in individualistic communities
17:17 - What is From Houses to Homes?
22:20 - Leveraging existing opportunities to run non-profits
23:36 - Impact of storytelling
26:04 - Is there such a thing as non-profit burnout?
28:14 - Fundraising Gala for FHTH
29:27 - What is your definition of a good leader?
33:38 - The Ripple Effect
37:25 - What is Launch Local?
40:25 - Ankush’s experience with Launch Local as a Project Manager
43:53 - Nikita gives out Consulting Tips
45:59 - Nikita shares Consulting Prep Resources
47:28 - Advice to incoming students
Two episodes in three days?! Our guest in this episode is Keshav Javvadi, who is currently running for student body president at UNC-Chapel Hill. Tune in to learn more about his platform, experiences, and how student governments at all universities can connect college students and administrators!
Sponsored by the Javvadi for SBP Campaign
To learn more about Keshav’s platform and to sign the petition to get him on the ballot, use the link below!
https://linktr.ee/javvadiforsbp
In this week's episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Ali Khan, a biostatistics and public health double major who has had a unique journey on his path to becoming a Tarheel. Tune in this week to learn about Ali's experiences growing up in Romania, Canada, China, and the United States; and how the guys feel about public health as they reflect on each nation's response to the pandemic this past year!
With the biggest sporting event of the year right around the corner, the guys predict who will win the battle between Mahomes and Brady. They also talk about Wall Street Bets, Covid haircuts, investing, Elon Musk, and Dauntless Dreaming's recent success on social media. Tune in this week and listen to one of the most random conversations that covers just about everything!
In this week’s episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Vaishnavi Siripurapu, a major in Biology and Women Studies, who is dedicated to improving sexual education in the communities she impacts. In addition to her experiences as a South Asian woman, Vaishnavi talks about colorism in South Asian and American culture and how she was able to achieve such great success in college research. Join us this week to learn more about Vaishnavi’s journey!
To learn more about Vaishnavi's research or more about female reproductive health, use the links below!
-
https://endeavors.unc.edu/the-road-to-reproductive-health/
-
https://browngirlmagazine.com/2020/03/dark-goddesses-and-me-religious-colorism-in-hindu-india/
-
https://www.centreforsexuality.ca/sexual-health-info/sex-myths/
In this week’s episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Merve Rida Bayraktar, the founder of PinkSTREAM, an online education service that introduces young girls to STEM. In addition to her experiences as one of the few female computer science leaders in her class, Rida talks about what are some good mindsets to have when navigating uncharted areas and how she has found new creativity amidst the pandemic. Tune in to learn more about Rida’s inspiration for creating PinkSTREAM and how she believes focusing on women in STEM is more important now than ever!
In the first episode of 2021, Aniketh and Ankush sit down with Charlie Helms to learn more about his impact as the founder of Black in Technology and AfroPix. We discuss the lack of diversity in STEM, and what were some of the experiences Charlie had navigating the field of computer science as an African American student at UNC-Chapel Hill. We hope the courage and leadership that Charlie embodies inspires our audience to pursue their passions, even if people tell them otherwise. Join us on this episode of Dauntless Dreaming to learn more about Charlie and our thoughts on minorities in STEM.
The last episode of the year is upon us! This week Aniketh and Ankush unwind and talk about their experiences over the last six months with both the podcast and in life. They talk about everything from how they are coping with the pandemic, to their favorite Christmas music, to what Dauntless Dreaming has planned for the new year.
In this week’s episode, Aniketh sits down with Akshay and Ashwin, the founders of Lights Camera Action Desiwood to discuss South Asian cinematography and how it inspired them to create a blog site. We cover everything from what is South Asian cinematography, to our favorites movies, and how we think Bollywood and other film industries have evolved in the last decade. Join us this week and learn not only what it takes to start a blog like LCADesiwood, but also to learn more about our opinions regarding the South Asian film industry!
In this episode, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Wali Khan, the co-founder of the Wajir Start-Up Kit Project. WSKP is a non-profit organization that educates and funds local business start-ups in Kenya. In addition to his role in this rapidly growing project, Wali is also an active member of the Chapel Hill community who represents both the Paani Project and Pakistani Society at UNC. Join us this week and learn what it takes to start a non-profit and how to be successful in such a complex climate!
In this week’s episode of Dauntless Dreaming, Aniketh and Ankush are joined by Isaiah Green, President of the UNC Association of Student Governments (ASG) and founder of Full Circle Nation. As president, he is a mediator between NC students and college officials on the board of governors. As an entrepreneur, his company Full Circle Nation is an international clothing and art brand dedicated to giving local artists the power to share their work. Join us this week and hear about the amazing journey that Isaiah has taken to get to where he is today!
In this week’s episode, Aniketh sits down with Chigz Odedra to learn about what goes into producing music on an amateur level. The guys cover everything from musical inspirations and making time for your passions, to what they’ve been cooking (literally)over the past summer.
On the first-ever episode of the Dauntless Dreaming podcast, Aniketh is joined by his friends Rishabh and Smit as they discuss adapting to college life and building connections. In addition to their college experiences, the guys also discuss the impact of COVID on the UNC campus as well as how they met each other through basketball and what their predictions are for the upcoming NBA playoffs.