Depth and Candor

A conversation about pursuing financial freedom with Rianka Dorsainvil, CFP.

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Lull Mengesha and I explore how he nurtures ideas so they have room to blossom into reality. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious to see how one entrepreneur 1) pursues his best ideas, 2) thinks about marketing, and 3) manages setbacks. Video mentioned: Leadership Lessons from Dancing GuyJoin the Depth & Candor mailing list: Subscribe HereConnect with Lull on instagram @lullmenConnect with Hiwote on instagram @hiwote.gDepth & Candor is for the ambitious millennial who wants to learn how to live a vibrant life. Follow Hiwote Getaneh as she explores how to be more productive and engaged, personally and professionally, with expert interviews, international adventures, and paradigm shifting real talk. If you are interested in learning how to travel more, attain financial success, feel fulfilled in your career and build transformative relationships, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Sherrell Dorsey candidly shares how she built ThePlug despite the usual obstacles of fear, overwhelm, and lack of time & connections. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious as to how this young woman built a company catering to black millennials in an industry notorious for being predominantly white and male. Sherrell also shares her insights around balancing work and inner peace, and what she envisions for her life in the future. 

This episode of Depth & Candor explores what it really means to love and how to do it in a healthy way. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to build healthy relationships (with themselves and with others). Our guest, Akua Sodwa is the founder of Let’s Pursue You, where she coaches people on how to remember their worth. She shares her powerful self care practice, how to get unstuck, and a new perspective on how to sustain strong relationships.Learn more about Akua here: Let's Pursue YouJoin the Depth & Candor squad: DepthandCandorKeep up with me on the daily: @Hiwote.gTry audible for free: Audibletrial.com/depthandcandor

Depth & Candor is for the ambitious millennial who wants to learn how to live a vibrant life. Follow Hiwote Getaneh as she explores how to be more productive and engaged, personally and professionally, with expert interviews, international adventures, and paradigm shifting real talk. If you are interested in learning how to travel more, attain financial success, feel fulfilled in your career and build transformative relationships, this podcast is for you.

I love the idea of being radically transparent and interacting with people who actually practice being super open all the time. But I’m not always that way myself because I’m afraid of being judged. So I’m recording and publishing my list of things I’m afraid to tell you because I want to leave these fears in 2017 and enter 2018 with an open and honest heart.

A glimpse into my personal journey towards discovering my purpose.     This episode is perfect for you if you want to know:  How other people figure out what they want to do for the rest of their lives, how I learned to be happy and have minimal stress as I navigate my career using one simple concept, and what resources exist for someone trying to figure out what they should be when they grow up.

We're back with season 3 with the one and only, Jovian Zayne! She is a leadership and professional development coach, and the founder of the On Purpose Movement. If you've ever wondered how to discover your purpose and how to live it out, this episode is for you!

We’re closing this season off with a special episode where I share the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn as I try to live a vibrant life.Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Squad The 3 Key Lessons I discuss in this episode:The art of focusing and being presentLove and respect yourself and your work before asking others for love and respectTruly vibrant people are kind and compassionate towards themselves and othersResourcesDeep Work by Cal NewportIra Glass Quote Want more from me?Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunesInstagram: @hiwote.gMusic: Itro & Kontinuum - Alive 

The Depth & Candor podcast is designed to help you live a fulfilling, impactful and vibrant life. In each interview, I talk to a career, wellness, relationship, travel or style expert so we can steal some of their insider secrets.

 Nandini Banerjee is an Ethnomusicology PhD student at Columbia University. As someone who studies music in society, she has developed a keen ability to ask questions about the world around her. Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Insider's List  Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:The importance of staying curious and asking good questions in order to better understand ourselves and our societyWhat to do if you can't afford to follow your passion nowHow our favorite musicians have created such large fanbases  Resources:Music therapy Alive Inside documentaryColumbia’s ethnomusicology program  Wanna connect with Nandini?Instagram: @Nandini Want more from me?Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunesInstagram: @Hiwote_G Music: Karan Dhadialla

Girmay Zahilay co-founded Rising Leaders, an incredible non-profit, that teaches middle school students leadership and professional development skills. But this isn’t the first time he’s made a distant idea into reality.

When I think of a powerhouse, I now think of Crystal Hudson. She is so positive and vibrant, I couldn't help but want to learn more about her work when I met her at the first Vinterlude event we threw. I asked Crystal to come on the show to give us a sneak peek behind her card company, GayGreetings.Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Insider's List  3 Key Conversation Topics:•  Why she took a hiatus after launching a successful kickstarter campaign•  How she focuses on the community she wants to serve, not the outcome•  How she got comfortable letting go of what she couldn't control Wanna Buy a Greeting Card? Gay Greetings  Wanna Connect with Crystal?Email: Crystal@GetGayGreetings.comTwitter: @GetGayGreetingsFacebook: GetGayGreetingsInstagram: @GetGayGreetings Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes@hiwote_g - Instagram* Music by: Karan Dhadialla 

Steve Alexander is so dope! He is the founder of Authority Speaking LLC, and the author of SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking. He has eloquently delivered speeches at the White House as well as professional and academic institutions. I asked him to be a guest on the podcast because his sage advice around public speaking has transformed my public speaking skills and I wanted him to share it with everyone who listens to the podcast.Listen to our episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Insider's List Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:•  The 5 fundamental strategies to becoming an excellent public speaker•  How to "find your voice"•  The psychology behind delivering the kinds of speeches people want to hear Want Steve's Book?                                                     *This is an affiliate linkResources Mentioned:SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public SpeakingToastmasters International - Find a chapter near youNY Toastmasters - The Toastmasters Chapter that Steve and I attend Want More From Steve?authorityspeaking@gmail.com - EmailAuthority Speaking  - Website Want more from Me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes@hiwote_g - Instagram* Music by: Karan Dhadialla

Jess is the coolest kind of dietitian. The kind that holds wellness retreats in Bali after showing you how to make the best veggie burger using ingredients from your local store. She and her bff, Wendy Lopez, have taken the internet by storm through their site, Food Heaven Made Easy. But what's even more impressive than her exuberant enthusiasm for their work, is that this is something she does after hours.  Listen to our interview below or subscribe on iTunes.  Join the List Our 3 Key Conversation Topics:• What to eat to get/maintain a healthy body• How she co-runs Food Heaven Made Easy while working a full-time job• The commitment required to succeed at completing any major project    Wanna check out their new book?                                                             Here is my affiliate link Resources Mentioned:Dirty Dozen - Buy the organic version of these fruits and vegetablesClean Fifteen - Ok not to buy the organic version of these fruits and vegetablesSeth Godin - The marketing genius I mentionMarie Forleo - A fantastic business resourceUpWork - Where Jess finds professionals to hire Want More From Jess?Food Heaven Made Easy - WebsiteFood Heaven Made Show - Youtube ChannelFood Heaven - Podcast Food Heaven Made Easy - Facebook Want more from Me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes@hiwote_g - Instagram * Music by: Karan Dhadialla

Semmi is the founder of Tib Tib House of Tea, a social enterprise that gives 10% of all of their sales towards supporting refugees and displaced African youth. This episode is great for you if you want to know:How she found her "passion"How she transitioned from working as a journalist to working for herselfWhy she is so committed to the workWhat books she recommends for people who want to start a business (and just for everyday pleasure)Learn more about Tib Tib House of Tea here. Connect with Semmi on IG: @TibTibTeaWant more from Depth & Candor? JOIN THE SQUAD VIA EMAIL & SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESMusic by: Karan Dhadialla Books mentioned in this episode: $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau                              How to Fly A Horse by Kevin Ashton                           Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell  PS: The links to these books are affiliate links, which means if you buy them, I get some coins.

In this episode, you will learn: • How Grace came up with the idea for Project Tsehigh • What resources she uses to help her fulfill her vision • How she juggles her modeling career with her passion project If you want to get involved, attend Project Tsehigh's upcoming #PedalForPower Fundraiser in New York

Feelings are not facts- Myleik Teele Myleik Teele is the founder of CurlBOX and the voice behind MyTaughtYou, a podcast and website. Listen to how a boss like Myleik maintains motivation in order to run her multiple businesses (even before the money started rolling in). Trust me when I tell you, nobody does it like my girl My. In this episode, you'll learn:- How Myleik handles not being motivated in the first place- What to do if you have an idea but don't know where to start- How Myleik celebrates the wins *HINT* Her whole is life is a celebrationWant more from Myleik?Check out Myleik's podcast and the companion worksheets Instagram,  Twitter and Snapchat: @Myleik The music on this episode was by Karan Dhadialla