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Episode 61: Mr. Bystander Pt. 2

March 02, 2024 04:27 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Episode 61 - Part 2! We're back with feedback, stories, and insights Dhruv wants to share. Tune in and hear it all!

Episode 61: Mr. Bystander Pt. 1

February 18, 2024 04:30 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MB

Welcome back Dhruv! This episode is a continuation of the series with Dhruv Mahajan. He's been a frequent guest on the show who brings great insights and ideas. I appreciate him for his time and commitment to helping the future generation grow. *Disclaimer: this is my first and probably the only real episode of 2023 so I might have half-a**ed this episode! Please bear with me!*

Episode 60: Mr. Initiative - Part 2

October 05, 2023 02:43 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

We're back with Ruchir Patel, RBS '23. He joins us and explains what life post-undergrad looks like. We talk about jobs, school, and other topics!

Episode 59: I'm still here and I'll be back

March 10, 2023 22:58 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

Hey folks! I know I've been MIA. Things got crazy. But no excuses! I'll start uploading a lot more content and bringing on more guests. Stay tuned!

Episode 58: King of Hearts

November 04, 2022 14:18 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MB

Hey folks!! This is a special episode since my guest is Wesley Cheng. He's a former East Brunswick student and RU alumni! He's a wholesome and awesome human being! Take a listen to his advice and thoughts!

Episode 57: Mr. Initiative

September 14, 2022 21:02 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Check out this episode with Ruchir Patel. As Ruchir starts his career, he wants to share some advice for those looking for full-time roles and having a positive outlook.

Episode 56: How much money is needed to survive a recession?

August 29, 2022 18:58 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

A quick update on what some financial advisors feel about your savings during a recession. Feel free to start researching on how much to save for the upcoming months. Link to an interesting article I got some facts from: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/430977?utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=LinkInBio& Another cool website to check out: bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/how-to-prepare-for-a-recession/ Be well!

Episode 55: NASA's running out of.... clothes?

August 16, 2022 13:14 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

Check out a cool topic I read about recently. This is quite an informal episode, so I apologize to my professional network. Make sure to subscribe for upcoming interviews and discussions. Be well, y'all!

Episode 54: Recession looming soon?

April 13, 2022 16:46 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MB

Hey folks. This is a quick update for you all. A recession is being predicted and I ask you folks to do some digging for yourselves. A major bank made its declaration and it is throwing people off balance. Take a read of this article: https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/05/business/recession-inflation-economy/index.html Let me know what folks think. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 53: Financial Crisis in Sri Lanka?

April 06, 2022 20:16 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Hey folks! I want to talk about the financial crisis going on in Sri Lanka. This episode is important for you folks to get an idea of what problems are being faced by Sri Lankans. This is just an introduction to the topic, and I encourage you all to do some more research and learn about how you can help! Make sure to share this episode with those who do not know about it. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 52: Mr. Brown Boy Chat Pt. 3

March 31, 2022 14:06 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Hey folks! Take a listen to Dhruv Mahajan coming back on this show! He gave us a really entertaining episode. It may be a little controversial, but that's what we love! It's his opinions that make him an outstanding speaker, mentor, and friend. Take a listen and make sure to share with those who'd love the episode. As always, stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 51: my "Silverwom" Interview

March 31, 2022 14:05 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Hey folks! Welcome back! Today's episode is about my interview with a Wall St bank. I have some experience with these banks, but this one was quite different. Take a listen and tell me what y'all think! Feel free to email me with any questions: [email protected] Song of the week: For Tonight by Giveon

Episode 50: SAT brings new changes?

January 29, 2022 21:06 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MB

Hey folks! Take a listen to what's new with the SAT! Some big changes can bring some big uncertainties! Let me know what yall think and stay tuned for the next episode! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)

Episode 49: Ms. Progress

January 03, 2022 04:04 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Hey folks! In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU and a prevailing leader, Unnati Agarwal. Unnati is a Rutgers Business School Senior studying BAIT & Finance. For our newer guests who don’t know, BAIT stands for Business Analytics and Info Tech. I met Unnati at BITS, Business Info Tech Society. She’s been amazing leading the team and helping hundreds of students, including me. Tune in to hear about what she has to say about ...

Episode 48: Mr. Value

October 15, 2021 13:04 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

Hello everyone. Welcome back to our podcast. We are kicking off our guest speaker series for this season with some fun! In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU and a dominant leader, Ibrahim Nazir. Ibrahim is a Rutgers Engineering Student studying Biomedical engineering and an emerging entrepreneur. I met Ibrahim at RES, Rutgers Entrepreneurial Society. Tune in to listen to his advice, his academic journey, and so much more!!...

Episode 47: Some Rapid News

September 24, 2021 01:50 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

Tune in to hear some rapid reports from the past few days! Please send your messages here: https://anchor.fm/sameer-kumar0/message or [email protected]

Episode 46: We're back!

September 14, 2021 03:22 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

We're back after 2 months! Enjoy the show!

Episode 45: Thoughts from a market titan

July 14, 2021 17:24 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Hey folks. This episode is an informal talk between a college professor and his class. I was fortunate to be in his first-class back on campus. This recording is from the last class he had before the final exam. While the class did revolve around R programming, we spent a great chunk of time talking about life, stocks, and much more. Tune in to hear this great legend at RBS! :-) Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 44: Ms. OptLogic

June 29, 2021 21:44 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MB

Hey everyone! Check out this episode revolving around entrepreneurship, Client Retention, quality of life, and more! For a change, the guest on this episode is Nisha Sharma, a professional with over a decade of experience. Make sure to listen to end to hear about what tips she has for college students. Check out Nisha's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSIg1G-AJTWcqR0stPyEtA Check out Opt Logic: https://cognitivethinkingprogram.com/ Find Nisha on LinkedIn: https://www.l...

Ep 43: Mr. Empire Selling

June 22, 2021 22:01 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Hey everyone! Kickoff the summer with this interview with Jonathan Miller of Empire Selling. Hear what he has to say about college, flip life, entrepreneurship, and much more. Check out Empire Selling on TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/ZMJK7vFdc Check out Empire Selling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empirereselling/?hl=en Check out Jonathan Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-miller10/

Episode 42: Some Random Tips

June 02, 2021 21:31 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

SEASON 2 EPISODE 1!!! This episode is about some random tips I read from the book "The Economy of You" by Kimberly Palmer. It's a great book about side-gigs and entrepreneurship. Granted, it was published several years ago, but the lessons are relevant today as well. Take a listen to some really good insights and let me know what you think: [email protected] Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)

1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

May 21, 2021 12:59 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MB

Thanks for a great 1 year of support and love! I never thought my podcast would be loved so much! Please keep supporting and sharing your thoughts! Feel free to email me: [email protected] Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy! :-)

Episode 41: Lessons from Star Wars

May 13, 2021 13:07 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Hey everyone. Tune in to hear a short episode about key lessons we can all learn from Star Wars. Paraphrased from: https://www.lifehack.org/346045/9-life-lessons-can-learn-from-star-wars

Episode 40: 21-day-habit maker?

May 03, 2021 20:45 - 6 minutes - 5.93 MB

Let's talk about the 21-day-habit maker! Change your bad habits or build new, positive habits by tuning in. Paraphrased from: https://medium.com/swlh/21-day-habit-timeline-how-to-form-a-habit-in-21-days-day-by-day-92298446bf6b#:~:text=However%2C%20a%20recent%20study%20has,days%20until%20it's%20fully%20formed.

Episode 39: Biggest College Myths?

April 19, 2021 01:33 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

What's up, REAQTers? I want to share some of the biggest college myths. Tune in to hear some crazy thoughts and ideas. Stay well! Paraphrased from: https://www.fastweb.com/college-search/articles/the-10-completely-false-college-myths https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/myths/top-5-myths-about-college-students-debunked/ https://www.shmoop.com/college/biggest-college-myths-and-legends.html

Episode 38: What's the power of "No", huh?

April 12, 2021 13:20 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Tune in to hear my thoughts on the power of "NO". Elizabeth Olsen Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lev9zK5JWvg Song: Michael Buble - "Haven't met you yet" - Spotify

Episode 37: Mr. Persistent and Focused

April 05, 2021 13:40 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

For this episode, I would like you all to welcome my guest, who is a connection from high school and a bright student, Parth Shah. Parth is an Edison High School class of 2020 graduate and a Rutgers School of Engineering student. He is a Freshman at Rutgers majoring in Environmental Engineering, describing himself as both an introvert and an extrovert. Tune in to hear his thoughts on online school, high school experiences, and so many more topics. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay ...

Episode 36: What's Fintech and Insurtech?

March 30, 2021 20:18 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MB

What's up, REAQTers? There's been a lot of talk of fintech and insurtech in the news and media, so I decided to make a short episode talking about the two emerging industries. Tune in and hear my thoughts. Stay well, y'all!

Episode 35: Are energy drinks good for you?

March 23, 2021 16:56 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

What's up, REAQTers? In this episode, I talk a bit about energy drinks. By the end of this podcast, I hope that those who drink it stop their consumption and take care of their health. I hope all is well with y'all! Stay well! :-)

Episode 34: Is Social Media good for us?

March 18, 2021 16:12 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

What's up, everyone?! In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on social media. Is it good for us? Is it bad for us? How can we assess our usage of social media? Tune in to hear my thoughts and opinions. Stay well! :-)

Episode 33: How to pick a college major

March 08, 2021 16:32 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB

Hey everyone. For those who are debating on college majors, check out this episode to hear my views and ideas. Stay well, y'all!

Episode 32: Ms. SPARK of energy

March 03, 2021 16:23 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my connections from EHS Elyse Encarnacion. Elyse is a Saint Peter’s University freshman studying Nursing. I’ve known her for a long time and she is someone who is always upbeat and brings energy to wherever she goes. Tune in to hear her amazing story! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but always stay happy!

Episode 31: Lessons from Tom Brady

February 24, 2021 14:11 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

So, a few weeks ago Tom Brady made even more history by going to his 10th Superbowl and winning his 7th ring. For those who don’t know, he has more wins than any quarterback and team franchise in the NFL. He truly is the lion of goats. Hear my thoughts on the lion and what we can learn from him. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly. stay happy!

Episode 30: How does leadership affect your environment?

February 19, 2021 03:51 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Leadership is a big deal. What are the responsibilities of a leader? Are leaders important? Do leaders need to philanthropic? Tune in to hear my thoughts on what leadership means to me and how we can become better leaders. Try to think about what leadership means to you and how you can be a better leader in your environment. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 29: Mr. We the SpecIEs"

February 10, 2021 13:33 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from Rutgers University, Mr. Calvin Schwartz. Calvin is an experienced co-producer working in the media production industry. He is skilled in Radio, Journalism, Film Production, Television, and Media Production. He is a journalist for njdiscover.com, a Novelist, and a broadcaster, co-hosting a local cable talk show in Central Jersey. He also serves on the Advisory Committee of Women’s Health In...

Episode 28: Mr. Bold and Giving

February 03, 2021 14:19 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my connections from Edison High and RU, Victor Oginni. Victor is a junior at Rutgers University-New Brunswick studying Computer Science. Victor has always been involved with community service and inspiring young people to make themselves better than before. Check out his story and get some ideas on how to get involved and make an impact. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importan...

Episode 27: Some Good Study Habits

January 27, 2021 04:24 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Hey everyone! Check out this episode for some easy study habits that may seem obvious but have huge positive effects on the academic journey. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but always stay happy!

Episode 26: Building Trust in the workplace... or anywhere

January 20, 2021 15:38 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Hey everyone! Check out this episode on building trust among those around you. Trust is important, especially when working together in a team. Tune in to hear what I think on how trust can be better built. Make sure to share and like, if you like the content. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 25: TBliss the Legend

January 14, 2021 16:54 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Justin Nedwick. Commonly known as TBliss, he is a (Frederick Community College Student from Maryland (majoring in Business Administrations/works part-time while doing social media marketing. He has started an endeavor in music, sharing his rap songs all over the Internet. I met TBliss through a referral by Dhruv who was recently on the show. TBliss has over 1400 monthly listeners. His song Throwback has over 4000 plays. Tune in ...

Episode 24: What's this "Imposter Syndrome" talk?

January 06, 2021 21:38 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MB

Happy 2021! This episode revolves around Imposter Syndrome. We're living in tough times, and tough times make us doubtful. Let's remove the doubt and fear of being a fraud amidst ourselves and those around us. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 23: Reflecting on 2020

January 01, 2021 04:23 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Hey folks. This is the last podcast for 2020. Let's take a moment to reflect on the year, and celebrate our feats. Yes, it's been a rough and tough year. But, what's great is that we have been able to learn so much and overcome so many different obstacles. In this episode, I share some successes we have had, and ask you to make a short video of what you did. Save these memories! Have a great holiday season! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, s...

Episode 22: Ms. Caring-For-All

December 30, 2020 20:02 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

Hello everyone. This is Sameer Bhuyan and Welcome to Reaqt, a podcast designed to help you connect with and learn from students and their Journey in figuring out what they want to look forward to in life. In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Briana Reyes. I’ve known Briana since a little before senior year of high school, and we expanded our friendship massively throughout our final year of school. She’s someone I admire and someone who’s taught me a lot. Currently...

Episode 21: Work during college?

December 17, 2020 13:52 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Hey folks. I hope all is well and everyone is staying safe. So, today, I wanted to share the idea of working during college. Tune in to hear my thoughts on working during school! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but most importantly, stay happy!

Episode 20: Mr. Mental Health

December 02, 2020 15:37 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU, Laurent Shiels. Laurent is a Rutgers University-New Brunswick scholar studying Communication with a minor in entrepreneurship and an entrepreneurship fanatic. Having his own company, Laurent knows the journey of an entrepreneur and a hustler. I met Laurent through a referral by a friend of mine from RSVP, Road to Silicon Valley. Check out his episode to learn about business, entreprene...

Episode 19: How to stay updated with REAL NEWS

November 24, 2020 16:33 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Hey everyone. Check out this episode to hear about how I stay updated with the news! Newsletters are a great resource. As a piece of convenience, I have attached the links to each on the bio of this episode. Touristy: https://touristy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Ftouristy.substack.com%2F Dailydropout: http://dailydropout.fyi/ Bloomberg: 5 things to start your day - https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/markets?source=NLshare Wall Stree...

Episode 18: LinkedIn Tips

November 24, 2020 16:33 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Hey folks. Here are some of my pointers on LinkedIn. Check it out! Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little foolish, but importantly, stay happy!

Episode 17: Mr. Hustler

November 11, 2020 15:05 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer connections from RU, Hasan Hamad. Hasan is a Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick senior, a tech fanatic, and a great entrepreneur. Like Janice and Jessica, I met Hasan through Road to Silicon Valley and he has helped develop the program to stand out in the Rutgers community. Check out his takes on entrepreneurship, technology, mentorship, and academics. Stay strong, stay safe, stay hungry, stay a little ...

Episode 16: Ms. Soccer

October 21, 2020 16:08 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, Disha Kanekar. Disha is an Edison High School class of 2019 graduate, a University of Waterloo student, a major high school icon in student government, a soccer player, and an emerging business leader. I’ve known of Disha since freshman year, and we expanded our friendship in our junior and senior years of high school through several classes and DECA. Tune in to her journey as she moves to a new country and faces interesting sit...

Episode 15: Mr. Brown Boy Chat

October 15, 2020 14:21 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Hey all. I hope everyone is enjoying the podcast so far! Check out this conversation with Dhruv Mahajan. He's a University of Maryland student prospecting in Business and Marketing. He is an emerging leader in film and video creation. Tune in to hear his stories on making videos and figuring out how to handle different responsibilities and situations. He has a Youtube channel called "Brown Boy Chat". Check out this link: "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqb9JCfpw6n2oo1GyRnnKgA/null" to watc...

Episode 14: Ms. 5 mil on Youtube

October 14, 2020 13:25 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode, I would like you all to welcome today’s guest, who is one of my newer friends from RU and someone I look up to, Jessica Birk. Jessica is a Holmdel High School class of 2018 graduate, a junior at the Rutgers Honors College-New Brunswick majoring in Finance and Marketing, a music creator, and an emerging entrepreneur. I met Jessica in a club called Road to Silicon Valley in December 2019, and we developed our friendship throughout the year. I’ve learned quite a lot from her, a...

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