The startBAD Podcast
The startBAD Podcast
Mahad Aamir
Everyone in this world has a purpose, and a story to tell. While we work towards realizing our purpose, we also craft a narrative of our life's journey. This is a podcast about dreamers working towards bringing their aspirations to life regardless of how out of this world it might be. In the pursuit of building his own dream, the host, Mahad Aamir sits down with individuals from a variety of domains to learn from their stories and discover how they find purpose in the path they have chosen to take.
#08 // Tackling complacency by becoming a digital nomad with Sean Kernerman
In this episode, Sean Kernerman walks us through his adventures through Australia and Bali to step beyond a life of complacency and stability. Sean discusses how he fell in love with photography, what convinced him to give up a comfortable life for one with high risks (and high rewards of course!), escaping forest fires in Australia, and what it means to trust one's gut decisions. You can find a link to Sean's Instagram below so feel free to send her a message! Sean's Instagram  (https://www.instagram.com/losterah/) ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram (https://instagram.com/mahadaamir) startBAD Instagram (https://instagram.com/startbadstudios) ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Dec 2, 2020
49 min
#07 // Letting passion define your purpose with Natasha Ahuja
Join Natasha Ahuja as she discusses her non-profit organization ‘Beaudefy the Odds’, where she tries to remind everyone that their beauty is more powerful than their struggle. In this episode, Natasha discusses how her travels and life experiences have defined her purpose, the importance of making yourself your priority, and learning when to sacrifice short term gain for long term benefits. You can find a link to Natasha's Instagram below so feel free to send her a message! Natasha's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/natashaahuja/) Beaudefy the Odds Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/BeaudefyTheOdds/) ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram (https://instagram.com/mahadaamir) startBAD Instagram (https://instagram.com/startbadstudios) ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Nov 18, 2020
1 hr 2 min
#06 // Broading my horizons on a trip to Spain with Raza Chariwala
In this episode, Raza reminisces on a teaching trip to Spain- where he was the student almost as often as he was a teacher, the importance of developing emotional intelligence, and learning to challenge and evolve one's sense of self and values by taking the path less traveled. You can find a link to Raza's Instagram below so feel free to send him a message! Raza's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/razinato/) ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram (https://instagram.com/mahadaamir) startBAD Instagram (https://instagram.com/startbadstudios) ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Nov 4, 2020
1 hr 5 min
#05 // Mindful reflections on a bike trip across America with Chris Hytha
Join Chris Hytha as he recalls his experiences biking from Philadelphia to San Francisco in 85 days! Chris and I discuss the 'kindness in strangers' we experienced on our respective travels, the role of persistence in creative endeavours, and (of course) what it's like to bike across America. You can find a link to Chris’ blog and Instagram below so feel free to send him a message! Chris’ Blog (https://www.hythacg.com/bike-the-usa) Chris’ Instagram (https://instagram.com/hytha.cg) ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram (https://instagram.com/mahadaamir) startBAD Instagram (https://instagram.com/startbadstudios) ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Oct 21, 2020
1 hr 4 min
#04 // Traveling to the Arctic to confront climate change head on with Ashoke Mohanraj
In this episode, Ashoke talks about his experiences aboard a research expedition to the Arctic North, masculinity and the 'climate-change stigma', eco-anxiety, useful skills for the zombie apocalypse, and how climate change affects Indigenous communities. You can find a link to Ashoke's Instagram below so feel free to send him a message! ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Ashoke's Instagram Mahad’s Instagram startBAD Instagram ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Oct 7, 2020
1 hr 3 min
#03 // Learning to navigate life by throwing away the compasswith Richard Hugessen
In this episode, Richard recalls his gap year experiences traveling Latin America. During this time, he cared for a 150lb puma named “Tupac” at an animal sanctuary, worked as an English teacher in Nicaragua, and climbed an active volcano for a new “high” - all before his 18th birthday. ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram startBAD Instagram ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Sep 23, 2020
1 hr 3 min
#02 // Finding solace after escaping war in Yemen with Mido
In this episode, our guest Mido recalls escaping Yemen at the start of a war as a young teen. Throughout the story, Mido reflects on his experience and breaks down how he is able to be so positive after experiencing something so traumatic. Make sure to reach out to Mido to connect, and let him know how awesome his story is on his Instagram here!  ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram startBAD Instagram ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous, and keep on building that dream!
Sep 9, 2020
53 min
#01 // Conquering Social Anxiety by moving to Australia with Ian Saunders
This episode will be a story about how Ian Saunders conquers social anxiety by throwing himself into a very unfamiliar environment and moving to the other side of the world for a summer. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss challenging yourself by experimenting, entrepreneurship, and why it’s so important to put in 100% effort into every task you take on. ————— If you enjoy listening to the podcast, it would mean the world to us if you would leave a review! It takes 30 seconds and helps us keep improving and producing new episodes. One of the best parts about doing is podcast is hearing your stories. If you have an awesome story that the world needs to hear or know someone with a cool story send us a message on Instagram using the links below. Mahad’s Instagram: instagram.com/mahadaamir startBAD Instagram: instagram.com/startbadstudios ————— Stay safe, stay adventurous and keep on building that dream!
Aug 26, 2020
58 min
Who the heck is Mahad?
This episode will be in a Q&A format to give listeners an opportunity to get to know the host and learn more about what the podcast will be about.
Aug 12, 2020
45 min
The startBAD Podcast Trailer
The startBAD podcast is a storytelling podcast focusing on people’s journey of finding purpose in the path they pursue. Each episode I will sit down with creators, entrepreneurs and intellectual thinkers to have thoughtful and entertaining conversations while learning from their stories and personal philosophies.
Jun 23, 2020
52 sec