"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question we have all been asked. But all of us might not have an answer... Are you having a hard time deciding on a career? Encountering difficulties in finding the right path? Do you have absolutely no idea what you want your major to be? If you are struggling with any of these things, this podcast is for you. Welcome to Careers: Charting Your Course. My name is Elina Suri, and I am delighted that you are here! Statistics show that 75% of students in both high school and college are unsure about the field they would like to pursue. Whether you are part of that 75% or identify with the 25% that already has a plan, Careers: Charting Your Course will give you an insight into what different professions and jobs are really like. You will meet a wide range of incredible people from all walks of life and get to learn about their journey, what they love about their career, and more. I hope that you will learn something new and valuable from this podcast, and I hope that each episode will bring you one step closer to uncovering your path! Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/name License code: 4BZI0VPUBUKMXGRN
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June 9, 202629 min
Agent of Change: On Naomi Osaka, Power Plays, and the Business of Sports with Michael Chamblain
Today, I am delighted to have Mr. Michael Chamblain as my guest. Mr. Chamblain has been an entrepreneur in a variety of industries for more than ten years. He was the sports agent for Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and is currently a co-owner of the Israeli pro basketball club Bnei Herzliya.Resources:Michael ChamblainThe Resort - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainWilt: Larger Than Life - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainBnei HerzliyaSupport the show
May 19, 202639 min
Art & Artifacts with Natalie Lemle
Ms. Lemle's debut novel Artifacts is available now!My guest today is Ms. Natalie Lemle. Author, art advisor, and entrepreneur, Ms. Lemle is the founder of art_works, a Montreal- and Boston-based art advisory, a trustee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, a co-chair of the Boston Public Art Triennial’s Board of Directors, and a board member of the Associates of the Boston Public Library.Resources:Natalie Lemle - Ms. Lemle’s websiteart_works - Ms. Lemle’s art advisory companyFamily Lexicon - book recommended by Ms. LemleAsunder- book recommended by Ms. LemleArtists for Humanity - non-profit organization and employment opportunity for teens interested in artSupport the show
May 12, 202643 min
A Nobel Path: Decoding Life, Longevity, and Labs with Former President of the Royal Society Venki Ramakrishnan
Today, I am joined by Dr. Venki Ramakrishnan, structural biologist, former President of the Royal Society, 2009 laureate of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on ribosomes, and author of Gene Machine: The Race to Decipher the Secrets of the Ribosome and Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality. Dr. Ramakrishnan was also knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2012 for his work in molecular biology.Resources:Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009 - overview of the 2009 Nobel PrizeRamakrishnan Lab - official website of Dr. Ramakrishnan’s labGene Machine - Dr. Ramakrishnan’s memoir about the race to discover the structure of the ribosomeWhy We Die - Dr. Ramakrishnan’s book on longevity and agingMITES - MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science for high school studentsSupport the show
October 19, 202529 min
A NOBULLsh*t Conversation with Marcus Wilson
Today, we are going to be stepping into the athletic wear industry with the co-founder of NOBULL. Please join me in welcoming a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management, our guest today, Mr. Marcus Wilson!This is the last episode of 2025; stay tuned for new exciting episodes and content coming soon in 2026!Resources:NOBULL - NOBULL official websiteMarcus WilsonBoston Leadership Institute - programs in various disciplines, including businessTufts Pre-College - programs in various disciplines, including businessNOBULL InstagramSupport the show
October 5, 202534 min
Getting to the Root of the Matter with Endodontist Allen Ali Nasseh
Hi everyone, and welcome back to Careers: Charting Your Course! In today’s episode, I interview a graduate of Northwestern University and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, endodontist Dr. Ali Nasseh!Resources:Tufts University Pre-College Programs - programs available for almost everyone (including high school students and undergraduate/graduate students); several areas of interest, like Health & Medicine, to pick fromMicroSurgical EndoAllen Ali Nasseh - Dr. Nasseh’s YouTube channelReal World EndoTufts University Mini Dental SchoolSupport the show
September 21, 202534 min
Strategy at Scale with Dean of NYU Stern School of Business Bharat Anand
A graduate of Harvard University and Princeton University, Dr. Bharat Anand is the dean of New York University's Stern School of Business. Dr. Anand joined Harvard Business School as a member of the faculty in 1997. In 2006, he was named the Henry R. Byers Professor of Business Administration. In 2014, Dr. Anand helped launch Harvard Business School Online and played an instrumental role in the transition to online learning during the pandemic. Dr. Anand is also the chair of Harvard’s Generative AI Working Group for Teaching and Learning, and in 2018, he was appointed as the University’s Vice provost for Advances in Learning. Dr. Anand is also the author of the book The Content Trap: A Strategist’s Guide to Digital Change.Resources:The Content Trap - Dr. Anand’s bookBoston Leadership Institute - programs in various disciplines, including businessTufts Pre-College - programs in various disciplines, including businessYale Young Global Scholars - seminar on politics, law, and economicsBharat AnandSupport the show
September 7, 202534 min
From Markets to Matches with Amrit Kanwal
After a temporary hiatus, I am delighted to welcome everyone back with an exciting new episode. My guest today is the Executive Vice President and CFO of MFS Investment Management, Mr. Amrit Kanwal. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Southern California, Mr. Kanwal has also served as the Head of Corporate Strategy and Development at Miller Brewing Company and the Head of International Strategy at PepsiCo, among other roles. Aside from finance, Mr. Kanwal is a Board Member of U.S. Squash and SquashBusters and a national doubles champion, and he was the President of the University Club of Boston.Resources:Boston Leadership Institute - programs in various disciplines, including businessTufts Pre-College - programs in various disciplines, including businessDon’t Sweat the Small Stuff - book recommended by Mr. KanwalUS SquashMFS Investment Management - MFS’s official websiteSupport the show
March 30, 20251 min
1-Year Celebration & Temporary Hiatus
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February 3, 202528 min
Business Beyond Bloopers with Gotham Chopra
“Filmmaking is the ultimate team sport,” in the words of Michael Keaton. In today’s episode, we will be exploring both film and sports with entrepreneur and film producer Gotham Chopra. Mr. Chopra is a sports documentarian, media entrepreneur, producer, podcast host, director, journalist, and author. He is the co-founder of Religion of Sports and has produced several acclaimed films and documentaries including Simone Biles Rising, In the Arena: Serena Williams, Tom vs. Time with Tom Brady, McGregor Forever, and more. His work has garnered five sports Emmy Awards. Mr. Chopra has also authored multiple books, such as The Seven Spiritual Laws of Superheroes (co-authored by Deepak Chopra) and Religion of Sports: Navigating the Trials of Life Through the Games We Love. All of his work is centered around the belief of always striving to create “something greater.” I am delighted to have him here today! Welcome to Careers: Charting Your Course!Resources:Religion of SportsThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - book recommended by Mr. ChopraAtomic Habits - book recommended by Mr. ChopraSimone Biles Rising - Mr. Chopra’s documentary on Simone BilesIn the Arena: Serena Williams - Mr. Chopra’s documentary on Serena WilliamsSupport the show
January 20, 202528 min
Purpose, Potential, and Peanuts with Adrian Wilkins
Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Adrian Wilkins. A former professor at New York University, Mr. Wilkins is a practicing business, executive, and personal coach in the Boston area. He is also a motivational speaker and has presented internationally to audiences of over 700 people. Mr. Wilkins is one of the founders of WHM Dental Consulting, LLC, and he is the author of The Way of the Superior Dentist. He is also heavily involved in the study and practice of organizational development, systems thinking, psychology, and communication and is a Certified Master Practitioner in Neurolinguistics Programming.Resources:The Way of the Superior Dentist - Mr. Wilkins’s bookNow, Discover Your Strengths - book recommended by Mr. WilkinsMyers Briggs Personality Test - assessment recommended by Mr. WilkinsDiSC Personality Test - assessment recommended by Mr. Wilkins27 Coding Bootcamps - online coding courses for high schoolersSupport the show
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