The ALTR Podcast

Mishka Khotylev and Nikhil Dhanani are founders of 24helps – a productivity driven community. What brought them together was their self-expression via cars, music, and fashion – a lot of which served them both as meditative outlets. Mishka carried various sales and business development positions in addition to launching a NYC based denim brand. Nikhil comes from a background of graphic design and content curation with experience in visual storytelling and event production. While managing multiple projects for their creative agency (now known as 24brands), it was hard for the two to find balance between their high work loads and personal lives. After searching for a solution, there wasn’t anything the two could relate to – so they created one for themselves, out came their COVID-19 brainchild, 24helps. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, personality, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here.

Edward is founder and principal of ECC Corp, a hotel investment advisory and consulting firm based in Vancouver with over 10 clients worldwide.  Prior to starting ECC Corp, Edward was based in London, serving as Sonder's Head of EU Underwriting.  Prior to Sonder, Edward served as Director of Investments & Real Estate and Director of Asset Management at SilverBirch, based in Vancouver.  Prior to SilverBirch, Edward worked at Goldman Sachs as an analyst for their select service hotel platform of 350+ hotels, based in Dallas.  Other past experiences include roles with Four Seasons and Sun Hung Kai Properties in Hong Kong.  Edward graduated from Cornell University in 2011 and is a CFA Charterholder.   Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, personality, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here.

This week Tiffany speaks with Fenia Bozionelou. From Greece and based in London, Fenia is a business psychologist, career coach and founder of La Route Coaching. They studied together in London and reconnected to discuss her career story and research on well-being and sustainability as it relates to consumer behaviors.  She is passionate about making a difference in people's lives. Her experience comes from a range of perspectives within business and psychology and is dedicated to understanding how to make people more effective and more positive. 'It is very important to support people to choose the right direction for them and move into sustainable employment.' Her purpose is to assist people on their journey to lay the foundations and choose their path for their life transformation. You can find out more about her work here:  https://www.laroutecoaching.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-route-coaching https://www.instagram.com/laroutecoaching   Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Swarali Sonar. Based in India, Swarali is a business psychologist and founder of Ponder. We studied together in London and reconnected to discuss her career story and fascinating research on flow state. 'As business/work psychologists, it's our aim to look after employee well-being, not by eliminating their hurdles, but by giving them the confidence to overcome them. Stress, anxiety, confusions - they're all a part of life and the most we can do is have a positive attitude while tackling it all. I found my own calling a few years ago and earlier this year I started Ponder @ponder_the.career.catalyst, where I hope to provide a safe space for you to open up and find ways to enhance your career (educational and in the workspace).'   Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

Jay McCloskey is a Work Coach with the Department for Work and Pensions in the UK, supporting members of the public back into work. He has previously worked as a Psychologist, specialising in psychometric assessment. Jay is particularly interested in how individual differences, like personality and cognitive ability, moderate behaviour at work.    Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, personality, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.

This week Tiffany speaks with KIRU. KIRU is an American artist, Gen Z entrepreneur and the CEO of KIRUNIVERSE, which he founded in 2016. KIRUNIVERSE is a boutique experience marketing and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. Built on a mission to empower artists and entrepreneurs in the limitless expansion of their social impact, KIRU describes the company as an “Experience Age design of self-exploration.” In July 2020, the firm released a new digital product, Brand Guide X, to provide artists and entrepreneurs a complete visual guide to their brand that is both affordable and accessible.   KIRU is also the co-founder of KIRUNIVERSE COLLECTIVE, which was established in June 2018 as an effort to provide a safe space for artists to explore the depths of themselves as they worked together to create a story, a visual, and an experience. Notable contributors include Rachel Dolezal (International Artist), Jennifer Ortakeles (Writer, Journalist and Editor at Business Insider), and Tanya McGee (City Planner and Community Builder). As an artist himself, KIRU is known chiefly for his skill in the performance and production of music, and additionally as a writer, illustrator, model, and director.   In 2019, KIRU made his debut as an author, publishing The Book of Positive Affirmations, the only definitive guide that exists for the practical implementation and continued use of positive affirmations in everyday life. Originally a native of Elmira, New York, KIRU currently lives and creates out of Brooklyn, since June 2015. KIRUNIVERSE.COM • HIGHASKI.COM • INSTAGRAM.COM/HIGHASKI     Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh  

This week Tiffany speaks with Taslim Tharani. Based in London, she is an Organisational & Coaching Psychologist and founder of Thriving Together. As a coach, trainer and consultant she excels at creating safe and inclusive spaces for ideas and people to flourish as well as enabling people to touch into who they are and who they want to be. Taslim combines her interest in research with her consultancy skills in the areas of equity, justice, diversity and inclusion; health and wellbeing at work; career decision making and leadership development. Taslim volunteers for both the Ismaili Community in the UK as well as the British Psychological Society's Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) where she serves on the DOP Annual Conference team and was previously co-chair of the 2012-2013 conferences. She is an exceptional facilitator and frequently delivers training and workshops across the Education, Private, Public and Not for Profit sectors. Taslim values connection, contribution, integrity and authenticity, is passionate about psychology and effectively combines a ‘human’ approach with the evidence-base psychology is grounded within.      Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.   Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Alexander Ouroumes. Based in Munich, Germany, he is a Digital Business Manager. After graduating from high school, he completed an apprenticeship as an insurance and finance merchant with a large insurance company. In order to further his professional education he quit his secure job and studied international cultural & business studies as well as business administration and leadership & management at different international universities and founded several startups.After his studies, he learned the trade of online marketing in a renowned Munich agency and subsequently worked as a freelance digital consultant for clients across several industries until today. In addition, he researched the effects of mindfulness inductions on the motivation of employees in change processes at the Technical University of Munich in the field of motivational psychology.In order to live up to his passion for innovative business models, he then joined a company builder as Innovation Coordinator before moving to his current employer, MAN Truck & Bus. As Digital Business Manager he is responsible for the expansion of digital business, develops new data-driven business models, digitizes business processes and develops the company further with a digital mindset within the workforce. Outside of work, he loves variety and as a nature lover, cultivates an active lifestyle with a large portion of curiosity and positivity. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Alice Mukabalisa. Alice is a passionate Organisational Psychologist with eight years of progressive experience in people and business management; offering expertise in leadership, change, consultancy and research. She has a Masters Degree in Business and Occupational Psychology from Kingston University which has been the backbone of her career transition. Her years of HR practice and parenting have played a significant role in shaping her career goals but also the experience of working in different geographical locations.Her research work explores the concepts of patriarchy, colonialism and how this affects the wellbeing of working women in Uganda. This has been very pivotal in providing meaning and purpose to her career and is attracting professionals and academics who have a keen interest in exploring these topics and what they mean for women and work in the 21st century. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with health and fitness expert George Rose. With over 10 years of experience in health, well being and profession sport, George brings a vast depth of knowledge. George has a masters in Strength and Conditioning and corrective exceeds from Middlesex University. Whilst working for Equinox for 5 years, George launch the United Kingdom’s first Tier X program and was a pioneering coach. In this program clients not only received the highest level of personal training but also nutrition and regeneration advise through a structured process. He is also an educator for Equinox specialising in advance cardiovascular programming.  George focuses on providing routines and classes that meet not only the appropriate level of fitness and movement literacy but are also fun and effective. George has a client centred approach and therefore tailors habit and behaviour recommendations that fit with the lifestyle of the given client. He also approaches nutrition from a non-diet standpoint. Having completed three Ironman triathlons, he is also highly focused around regeneration as well as cardiovascular health.  You cand find more about George's work here: https://www.instagram.com/georgerosetri/ http://thebridgemarbella.com/ Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Mick de Meijer. Mick is an innovation and marketing consultant who helps early-stage ventures and agencies to create consumer brands and digital products that people can't stop talking about. He partners with Fortune 500 consumer brands and emerging startups at the cross-section of Brand, Product, and mobile app Growth. He resides with his wife and daughter in the East Village, Manhattan.  Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Toby Hasler-Winter. Toby is a software engineer and musician in the indie pop band @Yawwn. He speaks about what it was like pursuing music early on and later making the transition into the world of coding. Themes of composition and autonomy come up throughout our chat and also the need to create boundaries around career activities. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

Today we hear from Toby Hasler-Winter. Toby is a software engineer and musician in the indie pop band Yawwn (@yawwn_). He speaks about what it was like pursuing music early on and later making the transition into the world of coding. Themes of composition and autonomy come up throughout our chat and also the need to create boundaries around career activities, particularly when working remotely and having a high interest in your work.Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com.Tiffany has committed to running the NYC Marathon by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/dtPeFHF

This week Tiffany speaks with Emily Douglas. After over a decade of working in retail management, Emily transitioned into the technology industry a few years ago. In her career story, we learn about the awareness of work boundaries and identity. Seeing work as a fluid part of professional and personal life boundaries, we explore how the fluidity has been both helpful and unhelpful throughout her career. Additionally she speaks about what it is like to be highly identified with her job roles and career pursuits and how the dynamics of career identity have changed. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Matias San Pedro. Matias traces his adventurous spirit and interest in different cultures to the curiosity sparked by his mother in her profession as a history teacher. Being from Argentina, he speaks about his career experiences moving to Spain and now working in London and the importance of having people around you who motivate and inspire your career roles. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week we speak with Rob Scheuing. Rob had early career aspirations of being a professional tennis player and now works in investment banking. Being from Germany, he speaks about how it has been to build a career in NYC which was supported by his interest in pursuing tennis. He speaks about how career stresses of pursuing a graduate degree and working full-time in banking led to a moment of alter for him; changing his approach to work and life which later guided him back to the tennis court. While he got back into playing and competing in tennis, he met a man who became his mentor and he speaks about how valuable this relationship has been on his quest for personal and professional development. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week we speak with Kate Gary. She speaks about the different directions her career has taken, from a degree in logistics to municipal economics, marketing and art. She speaks about the importance of connection and developing a strong network of people has been a big part of her career transitions and successes. Additionally she reveals how the unexpected death of a friend was a moment to fully take stock of her relationships and work. She says that establishing boundaries in her life has further supported her career satisfaction and focus on doing more of what she loves. Her hobby of painting has now become a thriving side business. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week we speak with Matthijs Verdam. Tiffany met Matthijs during her undergrad at GSU and they calculated that it had been 8 years since last catching up! She knew him as a tennis player then and knows him as a thoughtful, energetic entrepreneur now. Throughout the conversation he brings up a paradox that he is learning to embrace: the desire for stability and adventure. He talks about how he has been able to pivot in his career and the importance of his family's support. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Sami Lamine. Sami is an actor who has pursued his craft from an early age. He speaks about how his commitment to performing requires he take on other job roles that offer structure to his busy schedule. While he has found incredible amounts of success in his career, he says there is always more to pursue. Throughout the conversation we unravel his values of creativity, connection and commitment and how they guide his career decisions. He speaks about how his philosophy gives him the courage to get out of his own way and trust his path.  Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh

This week Tiffany speaks with Carly Bess Scalise. Carly is a scientist on the quest to find the cure for cancer. Her career story began after witnessing her aunt's fight against cancer when she was a senior in high school and feeling helpless hearing that the doctors were running out of treatment options. She speaks about what it was like entering the world of research and pursuing a Ph.D. She shares how being a social butterfly, as well as her interests in art and graphic design have supported her career journey. Career fitness is the alignment of strengths, identity, interests and values in your career pursuits. To find out more about Tiffany's work, check out her website www.altryourlife.com. Tiffany's sister Holly has committed to running the NYC Marathon 2021 by raising $3,500 to go directly to NYC's Success Academy Charter Schools. You can donate and support their scholars here: https://lnkd.in/eHFGMjh