Young Eye International

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Oct 2026

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Culture and Entrepreneurship. The Young Eye International is an organization 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.

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October 9, 20262 min

Chanakya Ramdev: Building Sustainable Bridges of Communication through Sweat Free Telecom

Send us Fan Mail Our latest feature of Green Lens highlights Chanakya Ramdev, founder of Sweat Free Telecom. Sweat Telcom is reimagining the way we power and access communication networks by integrating renewable energy and community-driven solutions into telecom infrastructure. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels and introducing cleaner, more efficient systems, Chanakya and his team are working to make digital access more equitable and environmentally friendly. Chanakya stresses that access to communication is a climate issue too, because sustainable connectivity empowers communities, supports green innovation, and reduces environmental strain from traditional infrastructure. Support the show

October 6, 20262 min

Maria Karanicolas: Empowering Youth Through Climate Hope and Community Building

Send us Fan Mail Our latest Green Lens feature highlights Maria Karanicolas - a second-year Master of Environment and Business student at the University of Waterloo and co-founder of Climate Hope Lab. Climate Hope Lab is a community organization that empowers youth to take climate action by creating safe spaces to process emotions, connect with other likeminded individuals, and imagine new futures. In response to recent misinformation, Maria emphasizes that everyone is welcome in this movement. She reminds us that sustaining our world requires both action and imagination, and that youth are uniquely positioned with the passion, energy, and bold ideas to lead the way. With a growing volunteer crisis, Maria encourages those with the privilege of time to show up, reminding us that there is something everyone can do. Tune into this feature to hear Maria discuss: • Why safe spaces are essential to climate work • The role of youth in reimagining our future • How volunteering strengthens the movement Support the show

October 2, 20262 min

Laurel Pierroz-Wong:Turning Buckthorn into Biochar and Environmental Engineering

Send us Fan Mail Our fifth feature of Green Lens highlights Laurel Pierroz-Wong: a recent Environmental Engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo and co-founder of Pyroneers. Pyroneers is an innovative project tackling the problem of invasive buckthorn. While the current solution is to seal and landfill the plant, since composting allows it to regrow, Laurel and her team are exploring how to transform buckthorn into biochar. This process not only neutralizes the invasive species but also regenerates soil health! Laurel emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for young people to take part in climate action, especially while they are passionate and have space to experiment. Tune into this feature to hear Laurel discuss: • The inspiration behind founding Pyroneers • Why youth engagement is critical for climate solutions • The challenges of addressing invasive species through innovative approaches Support the show

September 29, 20262 min

Shreya Rao:Planting Seeds for Change with digital solutions

Send us Fan Mail Our fourth feature of Green Lens spotlights Shreya Rao - a University of Waterloo student studying Environment, Resources and Sustainability with a minor in Entrepreneurship. Originally from Vancouver, Shreya’s passion for sustainability and climate action guided her journey from a young age, and is what eventually led her to study at the University of Waterloo. Shreya has immersed herself in the community by volunteering with multiple organizations. Those experiences, combined with her entrepreneurship minor, led her to found Planted - an ed-tech platform designed to help youth upskill and find new opportunities in the social impact space. Tune into this feature to hear Shreya discuss: • The inspiration behind founding Planted • Why youth engagement is crucial for climate action • The challenges and surprises of building a startup from the ground up Support the show

September 25, 20262 min

Bilal Khawaja:Building a Future Worth Fighting For, and Youth in Climate

Send us Fan Mail Our third feature of Green Lens highlights Bilal Khawaja - a University of Waterloo Honours Biomedical Sciences student and the Managing Director at Young & Restless, a youth-led organization focused on driving entrepreneurship and sustainability. Young & Restless leverages their team, talent, resources, and efforts to cultivate the biggest possible impact. Through initiatives like their Climate Design Sprint, they provide young entrepreneurs with the tools and guidance to start impactful organizations. Tune into this feature to hear Bilal discuss: • What Young & Restless is all about • How sustainability is a generational responsibility • The importance of re-engaging those who have lost hope in the climate fight Support the show

September 22, 20262 min

Sol Qui & Abinaya Balaji: Finding Joy in Climate Action and Sustainability

Send us Fan Mail Our second feature of GreenLens spotlights Sol and Abinaya, two young students that created GrassrootsKW - a project intertwining empathy, joy, and interdisciplinary action with the climate justice. Sol’s passion for both people and the planet, combined with Abinaya’s studies in Environment, Resources, and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo, makes this duo remarkable. What began at a hackathon in March 2025 has grown into a powerful project pushing for informed, joyful climate action. Tune into this feature to hear Sol and Abinaya discuss: • Why sustainability isn’t about self-interest • How joy relates to climate resilience • How we can fight burnout and misinformation with hope and collaboration Support the show

September 17, 20262 min

Julia Baribeau: From Mechatronics to Meaningful Social Impact

Send us Fan Mail In our first feature of Green Lens, we spoke to Julia, a University of Waterloo graduate who took her love for mechatronics beyond the lab. Backpacking across Asia allowed Julia to dive into the world of community based water sustainability solutions. Following her adventures, she ultimately landed at Enviro Stewards - where engineering meets social impact. Tune into this feature to hear Julia discuss: • Why engineering is crucial in the sustainability space • What she learned through her backpacking experience • How youth are challenging the idea of constant growth and consumption Support the show

May 6, 2025Episode 846 min

Seun Adetunji ON: Health Care Technology, Equity in Health Care and Business

Send us Fan Mail This week we are joined by the founder and CEO of MedInclude - a Canadian based health technology organization that is helping health care providers better communicate with patients. How? By simplifying medical information into lay terminology that can be translated in multiple languages. Listen in to learn how she took her experience care giving for her grandmother to building a platform that is going to serve numerous health care institutions globally. She left us with this: For the eye not to see evil, the whole body is the medicine - meaning, you have to stay agile in an ever changing world. Support the show

April 22, 2025Episode 751 min

Kwaku Owusu Twum ON: Digital Technology for Farmers, Advice for Young Entrepreneurs and Defining Purpose

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Kwaku Owusu Twum, founder of Mapkot Technologies, a digital platform transforming how farmers connect with buyers launched in Ghana and not going global. Founder Kwaku shares how failure shaped his vision, how listening - really listening to farmers sparked his breakthrough by visiting their homes and villages, and how he turned that into a numerous pitch competition wins in many incubators across Canada! Kwaku’s wisdom? Unmissable. His story? Powerful. His impact? Just getting started. Listen in the the doctoral research student at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He left us with this: "If you're climbing the right tree, you’ll get support and it will be sustained… if not, it’ll dry up as quickly as it started." Support the show

April 1, 2025Episode 641 min

Chioma Efejedia ON: Mental Wellness, Identity & Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we dive into a inspiring conversation with Chioma Efejedia - founder of Inner Compass Well-Being an entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and DEI facilitator with over 10 years of experience. From navigating stress and burnout to exploring love, healing, and racialized experiences, this episode offers practical tools and heartfelt insights for young people around the world. Chioma's journey highlights culturally relevant mental health support, especially for BIPOC communities and her passion for entrepreneurship from a young age. Her story is a vessel for you looking to grow personally, strengthen your relationships, or create inclusive spaces. Reconnect with your inner compass—and remember you that your story matters. Support the show

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