Candid Insights with Sahil Badruddin

Jun 21 2024 28 ep. 39 mins 5

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A podcast that interviews leaders, influencers, and intellectuals to draw out their candid insights and timeless wisdom on important issues facing society today with thought-provoking questions that hit at the heart of a matter. Some of the previous guests, among others, include Hasan Minhaj, Karen Armstrong, Aasif Mandvi, and Jim Wallis.

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Sam Kabert on Work-Life Balance, Mental Health, and Emotions

Jun 21 2024 24 mins

Sahil interviews Sam Kabert -- a Silicon Valley's 40 under 40 honoree and best-selling author on mental health -- to discuss his insights on Emotions as Energy in Motion and the 90-Second Rule, his Journey to Success and Internal Struggles, Managing Work Stress, and Practical Solutions for Achieving Work-Life Balance. Kabert also shares his Six-Step Breath Process for Accessing

Scott Tinker on Global Energy, Poverty, and Climate Change

Apr 27 2024 46 mins

Sahil interviews Dr. Scott Tinker -- Director Emeritus of the Bureau of Economic Geology and a professor in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas -- to discuss his insights on Global Nuclear Power Leadership, the Diverse Nuclear Strategies Adopted by Major Countries, Exploring Thorium as an Alternative to Uranium in Nuclear Energy, the Potential of Geothermal

John Esposito on the Challenges to Pluralism Today

Feb 27 2024 57 mins

Sahil interviews Dr. John Esposito -- Professor of International Affairs and Religion at Georgetown University and Director of their Bridge Initiative, which connects the academic study of Islamophobia with the public square -- to discuss his insights on Media Representation of Muslims, the Rise of Islamophobia, the Challenges to Pluralism in Contemporary Society, and the Importanc

Valerie Young on Success and the Impostor Syndrome

Dec 15 2023 19 mins

Sahil interviews Valerie Young -- an internationally-known expert on impostor syndrome and author of the award-winning book, The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women -- to discuss her insights on Understanding and Overcoming the Imposter Syndrome, the Difference Between Self-Esteem and Imposter Syndrome, Strategies for Reframing Imposter Thinking, and the Role of Unrealistic Definit

Aasif Mandvi on the Future of Entertainment

Oct 16 2023 52 mins

Sahil interviews Aasif Mandvi -- British-American actor and comedian and a previous contributing correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart -- to discuss his insights on the Evolution of Comedy and Entertainment in the Digital Age, the Importance of Storytelling in Connecting with Audiences, Navigating Career Shifts and the Impact of Imposter Syndrome, and the Role of Comedy

Ali Velshi on Media Bubbles and Minority Communities

Aug 17 2023 37 mins

Sahil interviews Ali Velshi -- television journalist at MSNBC and a senior economic and business correspondent for NBC News -- to discuss his insights on the Role of Media Ownership and its Impact on Representation, the Dangers of Self-Selection in News Consumption, the Importance of Exposing Minority Views, and the Role of Social Justice Protests in Breaking Media Bubbles. Velshi

Reef Karim on Instant Gratification and Self-Sabotage

Jun 23 2023 44 mins

Sahil interviews Dr. Reef Karim -- television personality, international speaker, author, and osteopathic physician -- to discuss his insights on the Impact of Instant Gratification on Mental Health, the Battle Between Attachment and Authenticity, the Challenges of Career Intervention and Cultural Expectations, and the Role of Visibility Over Credibility in Modern Society. Karim sh

Daisy Khan on Women’s Rights, Sharia, and Extremism

Apr 07 2023 41 mins

Sahil interviews Daisy Khan -- Executive Director of the Women’s Islamic Initiative for Spirituality and Equality and previously listed among TIME magazine’s ‘100 Most Influential People’ -- to discuss her insights on Common Misunderstandings About Sharia in America, the Fundamental Objectives of Sharia and their Alignment with American Values, the Impact of Post-9/11 Event

Rudy Karsan on Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Service

Feb 10 2023 34 mins

Sahil interviews Rudy Karsan -- a seasoned technology investor and entrepreneur for over 30 years and previously the founder and CEO of Kenexa which eventually sold to IBM for 1.3 Billion dollars -- to discuss his insights on Starting a Business During a Crisis, the Evolution and Meaning of Work in the Modern Economy, the Potential and Limitations of AI and Universal Basic Income,

Salmaan Keshavjee on Global Health, Infectious Diseases, and the Coronavirus

Dec 27 2022 52 mins

Sahil interviews Salmaan Keshavjee, a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He directs their Global Health Delivery Program. He is a physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and has been affiliated extensively with the Boston-based non-profit Partners InHealth (PIH) and Advance Access and Delivery which has been delivering care in poor countri