Today's guest is Swarith Reddy, a 16-year-old high school student who is the founder of three businesses and organizations: Crown Smart Mirror, The Peace Syndicate and Reddy Prep! Swarith comes on today to share his entrepreneurial story and on how he plans to revolutionize the fashion industry through creating smart mirrors for retail stores that try on clothing for the customer, as well as his other entrepreneurial ventures. To kick off his vision, he has created a home smart mirror that is currently selling online. You can follow Swarith on Instagram @swarith04, and this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast!  Check out the following link to Crown Smart Mirrors and his product: https://crownsmartmirrors.com/products/crown-personal-kiosk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Kunal Vankar, a culinary school graduate working (pre-pandemic) at Junoon, an Indian restaurant in New York City that carries an 8-year consecutive Michelin Star streak. In this episode, he shares his journey beginning in culinary school in India, working an after-grad placement at five star hotels, then moving to Texas and finally to New York City, where he landed a role at Junoon. Through COVID-19, the restaurant had to temporarily close down, but hopes are up that it will be re-opening when this passes. Follow Kunal and his food journey @chefkunal08, and this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast on Instagram!  Check out the following link to see his TV feature: https://www.facebook.com/549408902/posts/10158599626898903/?d=n   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Justin Summerville, founder and CEO of Mayfield Athletics. Justin joins me today to discuss the idea behind starting his own company and on his product, an impact absorbing sports helmet safety clip. You can follow Justin's company on Instagram @mayfieldathletics, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Shaelynn Varughese, a recent Civil Engineering graduate in Ontario. In this episode, Shaelynn shares her journey moving from Alberta to Ontario to pursue an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. We discuss the undergrad curriculum, projects, internships, job searching, and more! If you're a prospective student, or just want to learn more about this industry, then this episode will help you out. Check out her IG @shaelynnv_ and check out this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Katie Kang, a good friend of mine who was born in South Korea but moved to Canada at a young age. Katie comes on this episode to discuss differences in South Korean culture as compared to North America and India (where my family is from). Topics we are discussing today range from the differences in food, schooling and education, the job market, fashion and makeup, government policies, music (BTS fans - I know you're out there), and more! You can follow Katie on IG @_iikang, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Luma Alsamari, student at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. Luma joins me today to discuss how and why she chose this field in high school, on navigating undergrad, and on currently pursuing optometry in graduate school. We go through the graduate curriculum for aspiring optometrists, what the industry can offer once you graduate (and the difference between an optometrist, opthamologist, and optician), and what high school students can do to prepare themselves better to choose the right career path. You can follow Luma on IG @lumaalsam, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

In today's episode, we have a round table discussion with 4 chemical engineers - Angadbir Sandhu, Matthew Colligan, Jaclyn Van Gilder, and myself! We discuss the undergraduate curriculum and what it takes to graduate with a chemE degree, fun stories along the way, and the path that cemented our friendship. You can follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast on IG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Adriel Thornton, co-president of the well-known Detroit festival Dally in the Alley! Adriel joins me today to share the journey behind Dally and to fill the gaps in Detroiter's hearts after Dally was cancelled this year. You can follow the festival (and Adriel, who is behind the page) on IG @dallyinthealleydetroit, and follow this podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Markeith Jones, who is a politically active pre-law student. In today's episode, he shares his story working with civil/immigrant rights group BAMN, starting up his non-profit organization Mafia Dance Team, wanting to pursue law, and on being politically active with different groups from high school throughout college. Follow Markeith @kiidshugg and his dance team @mafiamajorettes on Instagram! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support

Today's guest is Idara Ubong, a recent Biomedical Engineering graduate from Detroit! In this episode, she shares her journey through college,  her love for fashion and photography, the undergraduate curriculum for biomedical engineers, job prospects in the field, work experience, studying abroad! Note: If you are a prospective biomedical engineering student, this will be especially helpful to you! Follow Idara on IG @idaraxo, and follow the podcast @thebirdsdonutspodcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/birds-donuts-and-every/support