Rich Conversations

198. Rafael Guzman Alders on Santiago, Chile, Travel, Urban Planning, and Writing

Rafael Guzman Alders joins us from Santiago, Chile. We explore a number of topics: the culture and people of Santiago and Chile, his writing and perspective influences, his recent trip to Chicago and other travels, urban planning, and much more!

You can follow him on Instagram @rafa_guz_alders

197. Software Developer Wycliff Njenga on Nairobi, Kenya and Technology Creating the Future

Software developer Wycliff Njenga joins us from Nairobi, Kenya. We talk about the hustling city and the country as a whole. We discussed how people use the internet and social media in Kenya and explore why Instagram isn't popular there. Wycliff shares how he became interested in software development and how technologies will impact the future.

You can follow Wycliff on Instagram @wykee2

196. New York Trip Reflection: Current Book Reads and Gratitude for Friendship and Life

For the first solo episode of 2022, Rich shares reflections on life and his recent trip to New York City. Why he's examining Quantum Theory and Physics. How 2022 will be the first year culturally of the '20s decade. What he did on his trip exploring art, going out to restaurants and music shows, and visiting with friends.

195. Mohamed Hozyen on Cairo, Egypt, Documentary Photography, and Capturing the Human Experience in a Single Moment

Photographer Mohamed Hozyen joins us from Cairo, Egypt. In this episode, we chat what life is like in Cairo and Egypt, documentary photography and capturing the human experience within a single moment. A person can change the world through visual storytelling and being aware of the life around them.

You can follow Mohamed on Instagram @mo.hozyen

194. Matt Anhalt on Las Vegas, Airport Operations, Mileage Running, and the Future of Flying

Matt Anhalt joins us from Las Vegas, Nevada. He works in Airport Operations at the Harry Reid International Airport. He's also the brother of one of our favorite guests, Joe Anhalt. Matt is passionate about aviation and flying. He shares with us the behind the scenes of running an airport, the life of mileage runners (flying to accumulate miles and rewards for fun) and we even ponder the future of flight both after COVID and 10-20 years beyond. He reveals his favorite airports as well!

You can follow Matt on Instagram @airside_matt_83

193. Software Engineer Jenny Cardenas on Lima, Peru, Switching Careers During the Pandemic, and Technology Impacting the Future

Software Engineer Jenny Cardenas joins the podcast from Lima Peru. I love talking with software engineers—I think we have similar outlooks on the future, but we have different skills to help create the future. I appreciate the role they play in society and the impact they’re having on the world. In this episode, we talk about Lima and its culture, how Jenny switched careers during the pandemic and learned coding, technology, her interests and life experiences, and much more!

You can follow her on Instagram @janis_jenny

192. Software Engineer Sarah Omoike on Lagos, Nigeria and Technology Shaping the Future

Software Engineer Sarah Omoike joins us from Lagos, Nigeria — known as the city of opportunity. Nigeria is going to make a huge impact on the future of our planet. We discuss the city and the country and how technology will play a massive role in its future, as well as the world. We talk software, machine learning, and her recent talk at Google about user design and experience. It was a pleasure to have a conversation with Sarah and learn from her. She’s doing some really cool things!

You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @awesome_sayrah

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191. Electrical Engineer Juan Reyes on Bogotá, Colombia and Powering the 21st Century

Electrical Engineer Juan Reyes joins us from Bogotá, Colombia. We talk Colombia, electricity and energy, Tesla, and so much more! The 21st century requires a lot of power and energy. Just about everything we use to interact with the world today requires electricity. Juan shares the importance of generating renewable energy and how the possibilities inspire him. This is both a real fun and educational episode. We recorded this back in December.

Follow Juan on Instagram: @reynolds31416

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190. Singer/Songwriter Alexandra Kladi on Athens, Greece, Music History, and Creative Process

Alexandra Kladi joins us from Athens, Greece. She’s a singer/songwriter and music teacher. She’s an all-round renaissance girl who loves to continually learn. I had been listening to her album Shampoo on Spotify and I loved the vibe of it. Kind of loungy and relaxing. I had no idea what any of the lyrics were but I dig the sound. We talk all about Greece, creativity, and music history. 

Follow her on Instagram: @alexandrakladi

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189. Robin Newa’s Journey from Nepal to Dubai — Dreaming, Learning, and Gratitude

Robin Newa joins us from Dubai but is originally from Nepal. This episode is his life story. Though Nepal is a poor country and he comes from very humble beginnings, Robin has not let that stop him. His curiosity and passion drive him. At the age of 10 he started going to the dump to look for electronic parts because he wanted to know how they worked. Eventually he built a phone charger, DSLR camera, and a computer in which he taught himself programming and other software applications. After a year of working remotely for a company in Dubai, they sponsored him to live there. He rode a plane for the first time to go there. He is a dreamer, learner, and an inspiring individual. He’s now curious about astronomy and neuroscience. There are no limits—only ones you place on yourself.

Follow Robin on Instagram: @robin_newa

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