Candid Insights is a podcast that interviews leaders, influencers, and intellectuals to draw out their deeper insights and timeless wisdom on issues facing society today with thought-provoking questions that hit at the heart of a matter. Each episode brings listeners closer to the insights and stories that shape today’s most influential voices. Some of the previous guests, among others, include Hasan Minhaj, Karen Armstrong, Aasif Mandvi, and Jim Wallis. Ready to dive in? Listen to Candid…
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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 Definitions of…
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 Importance of Interfaith…
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 Inner Peace,…
Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta — Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health & Development at Aga Khan University. He is one of the world’s most recognized voices in global health and has been honored for his groundbreaking work in maternal and child health.
Sahil interviews Khalil Abdullah -- Assistant Dean of Religious Life and Muslim Chaplain at Princeton University -- to discuss his insights on the Importance of Interfaith Contexts in Addressing Social Disconnects, Shifts in Perception About Youth in Contemporary Society, the Relevance of Quranic Stories in Guiding Young People, and Effective Methods for Engaging Youth Through Dialogue and…
Sahil interviews Dalia Mogahed -- a member of former President Barack Obama's inaugural Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships and Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) -- to discuss her insights on Perception of Muslims (Situation, Progress, Change, Solutions), Understanding Polling, Rise in Non-Religion Category, President Obama’s…
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 Energy, and the…
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 in Addressing…
Sahil interviews Shainool Jiwa -- the Head of Constituency Studies at the Institute of Ismaili Studies and a specialist of the Fatimid Empire -- to discuss her insights on the Unique Aspects of the Fatimid Empire, its Governance Models Inspired by Prophetic Precedents, the Empire’s Inclusivity Toward Various Religious Communities, and the Intellectual and Social Contributions of the Fatimids. Jiwa…
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 also addresses…
