Heroes of New York

02/04/2021

How are the homeless surviving this pandemic?

I walk the streets of NYC with Kim Salvo and Imad Khachan (who runs of New York) and talk with 4 different homeless people about their challenges and what keeps them going.

Listen to the episode here - https://bit.ly/3rFgzlK
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17/01/2021

David Kass, a New Yorker, has taken it upon himself to beautify his neighborhood by clearing out the trash in the tree beds and transforming them into gorgeous mini gardens.
Just One Person

True story about how one man transformed his NYC neighborhood landscape by clearing out trash and planting flower beds instead. Learn more on the FB page - h...

28/12/2020

The final episode of 2020 is here! Featuring the youngest Hero yet, on the show - 11 year old New Yorker, Daisy Hampton. Daisy experienced the digital divide herself when New York schools went remote earlier this year. In an attempt to bridge the gap, Daisy founded the non-profit Including You, to provide devices and hotspots to kids across the country who need it. Daisy is a leader and visionary who understands the importance of building social connections and uses her platform to mentor and befriend students and children especially those with special needs.
Including You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0QSFmbkM5E&t=297s

How can you bridge the digital divide? Ask Daisy Hampton, a 11 year old who has been addressing this question since New York Public schools went online at th...

12/12/2020

Meet Pranitha Timothy - a humanitarian - who has stood tall to speak for the weakest links in society. This after she lost her own voice following 2 brain tumor surgeries while doing her Masters. From rescuing children from trafficking and bonded labor to working with prisoners and their families, Pranitha is an inspiration to all.
Podcast - https://bit.ly/3gjSHjs

11/11/2020

In our 25th episode special, Abhijit Bhaduri drops pearls of wisdom on handling the digital workplace.

From collaboration to creativity, we discuss a range of topics that relate to the work from anywhere culture.

Abhijit Bhaduri is an author, coach and a talent management expert. He is the author of Dreamers and Unicorns, a book about the post - COVID world of work. He is a personal branding coach and talent management advisor.

He was the Chief Learning officer of Wipro for seven years and was widely recognized for his innovative approach to learning and building a future-ready workforce. Abhijit has led HR teams at Microsoft, PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive in US, Asia-Pac and India. He is one of the few authors who writes fiction and non-fiction. Forbes calls him' India's most interesting globalist'.



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In a candid and fun conversation, Abhijit Bhaduri drops pearls of wisdom on handling the digital workplace. From collaboration to creativity, we discuss a range...

09/11/2020

Nominate a hero!

'Heroes of New York' is looking for the next guest. If you know someone who has done or is doing an extraordinary job of uplifting the lives of people around them, PM me.
Or nominate them here - https://bit.ly/3n92H1m
P.S - They could be living or working anywhere around the globe!

Heroes of New York is looking out for the next hero. The everyday person who goes out of their way to help others, despite their own challenges. Not for profit, only for the greater good of society.

14/10/2020

What are your thoughts on the future of the digital workplace?

Since the beginning of the pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs. In the ensuing rearrangement of the workplace as we know it, remote working has become the norm.

In a post-covid world, where automation and digitization will become more streamlined, what will be the actual impact of working from home with minimal physical interaction?

This week, in Heroes of New York , Abhijit Bhaduri, and I will discuss the impact of remote working on the different aspects of our lives and what it means for our future.

Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below and we will address them during our conversation.

About Abhijit- Abhijit is the bestselling author of The Digital Tsunami and former Chief Learning Officer at Wipro. He has been described by Forbes magazine as “One of India's most interesting globalists".

13/10/2020

Imad Khachan, runs Chess Forum - which he claims to be the last old style chess parlor in the city- on Thompson Street in New York's iconic Greenwich Village. Every night after he shuts shops, Imad walks around the city helping the homeless who call the streets their home. Imad runs a dedicated page called Angels of New York, where he shares the plight of the homeless through pictures. Tune in to hear what inspired Imad on this journey and how you can help: https://bit.ly/3dm5osr
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21/09/2020

It's a fine summer evening. A man collapsed on the turf in a New York playground while he was playing with his kids.
What followed was a scene straight out of a movie. People rushed to help. Ambulances, fire trucks, police cars lined up as first responders tried to revive the man. By the time he was rushed to hospital, his heart had stopped for nearly an hour.
Here's a story about some brave people who did everything they could to help a man, they would probably never meet again.
Full podcast episode: https://bit.ly/2RNahRy

07/09/2020

Marian Hutchins , the Executive Director of The Father's Heart Ministries, came to the New York church in the 80s when the city was swept by a wave of drug addiction and violence. In this interview she shares the transformation she has seen in the city since and the work the Ministry is doing to uplift the lives of the hungry and homeless especially during the current pandemic. Full episode - https://bit.ly/3bvPMSg

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05/09/2020

Meet Sandith Thandasherry , CEO and founder of NavAlt Solar & Electric Boats
He is the man behind India's first solar ferry, Aditya, which won the 1st ever Gustave Trouvé Awards. This is the world’s only international award exclusively for electric boats. Aditya won in the 'Excellence in Electric Boats Designed for Paying Passengers' category. 50 different electric boats from 19 countries were nominated for this prestigious award, indicating the interest and growth of this industry.
In this interview, Sandith shares the challenges he faced along the way, his hopes for the future and how you can make a difference in the fight against and make a at the same time.
Listen to the complete episode: https://bit.ly/31nDU1s

19/08/2020

The American India Foundation(AIF) has been working round the clock during the pandemic to help those in need, both in the US and in India.

In this interview, Nishant Pandey CEO of AIF, reflects on the past few months and the experience the AIF team collectively had.

Till date, AIF has delivered over 20,000 meals to
in NYC, Boston, the Bay area among others and in the process supported local kitchens and .

They are working on the ground in India, where over 140 million find themselves either displaced or stranded due to the .

Tune in to hear all this and more : https://bit.ly/2Ya1r42

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19/08/2020

The American India Foundation (AIF) has been working round the clock during the pandemic to help those in need, both in the US and in India.

In this interview, Nishant Pandey, CEO of AIF, reflects on the past few months and the experience the AIF team collectively had.

Till date, AIF has delivered over 20,000 meals to
in NYC, Boston, the Bay area among others and in the process supported local kitchens and .

They are working on the ground in India, where over 140 million find themselves either displaced or stranded due to the .



Tune in to hear all this and more : https://bit.ly/2Ya1r42

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14/08/2020

In a world where learning from home and working from home coexist,
how do you set boundaries between the different roles you play?
In a two part interview, couple therapists, Mark B Borg Jr. and Haruna Borg share how to
1) Create boundaries in your relationships when you stay locked down for long periods of time
2) Understand the negative communication styles that impact your relationship
3) Handle conflicts in your relation with your significant other
4) Understand the difference between being grateful and toxic positivity

Part1:https://bit.ly/3isNMN7
Part2: https://bit.ly/3ks2IN4

09/08/2020

In a 2 part interview, Haruna Borg and Mark B Borg Jr. openly share the conflict they faced during the lockdown, how they handled it including the technique.
The Borgs are couple therapists and
1) The difference between being grateful and toxic positivity
2) Handling conflicts in your relation with your significant other
3) Creating boundaries in your relationships when you stay locked down for long periods of time
4) Understand the negative communication styles that impact your relationship

Part1:https://bit.ly/3isNMN7
Part2: https://bit.ly/3ks2IN4

05/08/2020

In conversation with Phara Policar, who talks about the power of volunteerism in connecting with one's community and making it a better place. She volunteers for NY Cares - New York City's largest volunteer network that has raised over 2 million meals during the lockdown in NYC for people who need it the most.

Phara is also an advocate for Lupus patients and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster kids. Tune in to hear more. https://bit.ly/3jZo4kL

23/07/2020

Heroes of New York, features a special episode remembering one of the greatest heroes of our times and how he endured a lock down that spanned 27 years. In this 10 minute episode, I take you through three key lessons from Nelson Mandela's time in prison:
1) Having time bound goals
2) The power of positive habits
3) Forgiving and letting go

18/07/2020

Today marks the 102nd birthday of Nelson Mandela, fondly remembered as Madiba. One of the greatest heroes of our times. If anyone could teach the world how to handle 2020, it is him.
While people today complain about the lockdown, Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years behind bars, while housed at Robben Island, west of Cape Town in an 8-foot by 7-foot concrete cell with only a straw mat to sleep on!
He never answered racism with racism but instead rose above it with grace and dignity. He came out of imprisonment wearing bright colorful shirts and an even brighter smile. The message to the world was clear – you can put a man behind bars but you can NEVER break his spirit. His resilience in the face of oppression, perseverance despite brutal imprisonment, and his ability to shine his own light still guide and inspire people around the world.
To Madiba. May his soul forever rest in peace!

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14/07/2020

A heart warming story of how food can transcend boundaries and bring comfort and nourishment at a time of great chaos and fear.Brandi Covington - cofounder of Cooking with Corey - shares her struggles as an entrepreneur and small business owner in NYC during the lockdown that forced many businesses to shut down.I also talk to Poonam Kumar, cofounder and CEO of Saavor who started a fundraiser during the lockdown to support meals for healthcare workers. She and Brandi partnered to serve and deliver to many hospitals around the city.

14/07/2020

Fiona is a healthcare hero who contracted COVID-19 after taking care of several COVID patients. This is the story of how of her recovery and the role Jonathan Angelilli played in it. Jonathan is an energy medicine practitioner and since April, he has been running free energy medicine classes for NYC health care workers and first responders. The program is called Energy Medicine for Heroes. He has raised over $5,003 and offered over 100 free sessions to health care heroes.

06/07/2020

This is the story of NYC architects and the role they played in setting up COVID-19 testing centers during the height of the lockdown. How they managed to design, survey and set up physical test centers while working virtually.

Link to episode in comments section.

29/06/2020

This is the story of Stuytown's management team and how they rose to the challenge of providing food to those who needed it the most during the COVID-19 lockdown in NYC. In addition to running the Stuytown pantry - which has delivered over 300,000 lbs at the time of this recording in June 2020 - they also used the residential ice cream truck to deliver over 20, 000 cups of ice cream to health care workers in NYC.

22/06/2020

A candid talk with Manoj Dalmia - pediatric and adult anesthesiologist from NYC - who shares the struggles and challenges he faced during the lock down as he and his team raced against time to save the lives of as many patients as possible.

15/06/2020

Deep in conversation again, with Joshua Spodek, this time on the topic of change. Reversing global warming, avoiding future pandemics, addressing systemic racism all involve change. At the individual level. Tune in to hear more.

09/06/2020

In this episode, Milène Jardine, talks about being a small business owner, staying afloat in the crisis and helping healthcare workers at the same time.

To show their love and support to health care workers, Milène Jardine Chocolatier has started an initiative called Chocolate for Healthcare Workers. In this episode Milène shares what motivated her to start this initiative and her hopes for the future.

Read more about Milène's business here https://milenejardine.com/

04/06/2020

How has the lockdown and the recent riots impacted your life and your relationships?
Haruna Borg, Mark B Borg Jr. and I are chatting again this week and we invite you to share your comments, concerns and questions with us.
PM me or email at [email protected]

Listen to their first episode to learn more about conflict management in a relationship. (Link in comments below)

01/06/2020

What is the impact of this lockdown on your relationship?

In this candid conversation, Haruna Borg and Mark Borg openly share the conflict they faced during the lockdown, how they handled it including the technique they use and why toxic positivity is bad for your health.

The Borgs are both couple therapists who understand the impact of the lockdown on people's mental health and their relationships. They share the challenges of being therapists during the lockdown, juggling multiple roles at the same time and striking a balance between being positive and acknowledging your real feelings.

26/05/2020

If daily habits helped Mandela thrive under a lockdown for 27 years, then it can help us too.

In this episode, TEDx Speaker and coach of starting habits that last, Joshua Spodek, shares with listeners how he does it , the many rewards he reap from building habits that stick and how you can do it too.

Listen to the full episode:
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20/05/2020

*Building pockets of certainty*
Every guest who has been on the Heroes of New York podcast shared one common view - the importance of having a daily and weekly schedule.
In this episode, well known public speaker , Rochelle Rice, talks about the power of building pockets of certainty into our daily lives to help stabilize and build a sense of normalcy during these unusually turbulent times.

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16/05/2020

Luisa Montalvo, former World Champion of Public Speaking-runner up, uses her voice for the voiceless.
In this episode Luisa opens her heart about what it means to find people who care about animals and using her storytelling skills to spread awareness about the plight of animals.
At the time of this interview, TIME magazine, carried an article on the high demand for foster animals in the US amidst the lockdown.
Foster home website :http://ruffhouserescue.org/ (New York)
This episode is dedicated to Foxtrot, Luisa's beloved 4 legged friend, who passed away recently.