Young Eye International
Culture and Entrepreneurship.
The Young Eye International is a podcast aimed at creating a socially connected world. It is a product of the Young Eye Initiative, an initiative that represents the needs, interests and aspirations of young people.
We achieve our mission by diving deep into the captivating stories, ideas, and experiences that shape our world, providing you with fresh perspectives and a renewed sense of curiosity.
In support of the Young Eye Foundation.
Episodes
18 episodes
Samuel Mutumba ON: Men's Mental Health Stigma, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Discipline
In this episode we sit down with Samuel Mutumba, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kuwota, he is a serial coder, and an advocate for innovation, discipline and mental health. Samuel shares his journey of building Kuwota with Kinen,...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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47:54
Kinen Ocitti ON: Building an AI-Powered Journaling App and Being an International Student
Navigating life as an international student comes with unique challenges—culture shock, academic pressure, and the struggle to find the right mental health support. For Kinen, journaling served an outlet. This is the sto...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:26
Bismun Kaur ON: Turning Passion into Profit and being a Successful Student Entrepreneur
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with a remarkable student entrepreneur - Bismun Kaur who turned her passion into a thriving business. Starting out, she faced the challenge of making her first sale, trying to convince her parents to buy i...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:07:05
Tania Del Matto ON: How do you Build a Better Future & Create Change
In this episode, we sit down with Tania Del Matto, the founding director of GreenHouse at the University of Waterloo, to discuss empowering young innovators to create meaningful social and environmental change. With a legacy of sup...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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44:04
Dominic Barton ON: Life in Uganda, Leading the largest Management Consultancy and Advice for Entrepreneurs
On today's episode we are honoured to have the former ambassador of Canadian Ambassador to China and Chancellor of University of Waterloo - Dominic Barton.Born and raised in Uganda until the age of 7, Dominic takes us through his early ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:06
Carol Spooner ON: Framing Stories, Identity and Impact in Photography
Today we are joined by Carol Spooner, a Kitchener and Toronto based photographer with 15 years of experience! She is the founder of Carol Spooner Portraits, an organization that specializes in glamour styled shoots, modern senior and family por...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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49:09
Daria Margarit ON: Safe Milk in East Africa and Being an Impact Driven Social Entrepreneur
Helping farmers is the mission. Into the world of one of the three co-founders who are making an impact in Rwanda and Kenya with their groundbreaking milk pasteurizing device. Through their social enterprise, Safi, they provide farmers with a s...
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42:44
Randell Adjei ON: Artivism, Leading a Non-Profit and being Ontario's first Poet Laureate
Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (RISE) Edutainment founder and Executive Director, Randell Adjei shares his vision and journey as an artivitst. In today's podcast join us as we dive into the mind of a special talent and passi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:55
Lowenna Barungi ON: Navigating Music and Education as an International Student and competing on Big Stages
On today's thrilling episode we feature the talented Lowenna Barungi! A Ugandan born singer lighting up the scene as not just an artist but, student at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Tune in to discover the inspiring journey of this risi...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:13:14
Naomie Seh Abomo ON: Not being your typical engineer, breaking barriers and resilience as a University student
Today we are joined by Naomie Seh Abomo, a Civil Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. As someone passionate about 'building' communities, she shares her vision for resilient urban development and her efforts to inspire her generat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:46
Sherry Joy Hugh ON: Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Creating Social Impact in Non-Profit Organization
On the eighth episode of The Young Eye International Podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a captivating conversation with Sherry Joy Hugh, a community builder, enthusiastic dreamer, mentor, and proud mother of two.Throughout this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:39
Michael Prosserman ON: Building Unity, Passion for Mental Health and Hip-Hop and Creating Impact
In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mr. Michael Prosserman, the founder of Unity Charity, a non-profit organization based in Ontario, Canada.Unity Charity is dedicated to helping youth cultivate resilience through free...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:56
Dr. Vivek Goel ON: Co-op Excellence, Inclusion, Student Safety, Housing and Empowering Leaders of Tomorrow
On the sixth episode of the Young Eye International, I was honoured to sit down with the president and vice-chancellor of the University of Waterloo - Dr. Vivek Goel.In this interview, we delved into the primary topics that pique the in...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:22
Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi ON: Empowering Young Minds and Promoting Diversity in Childrens Literature
In this compelling episode, I engage co-founder of Kunda Kinds Louisa Olafuyi in a candid and insightful conversation with a focus on the hurdles and triumphs of promoting diversity and inclusion in the realm of children's literature. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:23
Media Mogul Crystal Newman ON: The Journey to Influence and Media in Uganda
In this captivating episode I sit down with a renowned media personality, who has left an indelible mark in the broadcasting and media industry - Crystal Newman. In this conversation, Crystal shares her motivations that fueled her passion for t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:16
Palakh Khanna ON: Breaking Barriers, Taboo Topics and Impactful Engagement
In this episode, I sat down with a remarkable Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Break The Ice, an international youth organization working towards discussing taboo topics and creating an enlightened youth community - Palakh Kha...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:12
Nation Cheong ON: Creating Lasting Social Impact and Balancing Motivation and Consistency
On this episode of The Young Eye International we are joined by the Vice President, Community opportunities and mobilization at United Way of Greater Toronto Area, Nation Cheong. I had the privilege of speaking with Nation, a seaso...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:09
Agapi Gessesse ON: Empowering Young Black Youth, Navigating Culture, Leadership and Advocacy
On the Young Eye International, an insightful conversation with executive director of CEE Center for Young Black Professionals Canada, Agapi Gessesse. In this episode, we explore the profound influence of culture and identity on Agapi Gessesse ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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42:30