And today our guest is someone very special, as you might notice the last name.
It is Priscilla Zanatelli.

Priscilla is the founder of Next Step and an experienced career mentor with over 20 years in Human Resources. Priscilla reached the position of HR Manager in a Fortune 100 company in the United States, leading HR for multiple manufacturing sites: a space still largely male-dominated.

As a Brazilian, a woman, and an immigrant, she overcame significant challenges that shaped her deep understanding of what truly drives career growth.

Through international certifications, two master’s degrees, and years of mentoring professionals across industries, Priscilla now helps others grow faster and position themselves for the roles and salaries  they deserve. Her work focuses on strategic positioning, relational intelligence, and building the mindset needed to succeed in competitive environments.

#100 NextStep Career w/ Priscilla Zanatelli

Sanjeev is the founder of CareFrame, a startup focused on accelerating research in healthcare. He is a dental graduate with a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan.

During his education at University of Michigan, he worked in the Engagement Team of the Project Learning Health System at the University of Michigan Third Century Initiatives as a research associate. They presented their work at the 48th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.

Sanjeev holds a patent for the application of autoencoder neural networks to medication administration records, aiding in identifying drug diversion by floor nurses.

Motivated by the potential of scaling clinical research with GenAI led to the inception of CareFrame.

#99 GenAI Healthcare w/ Sanjeev Kumar

Rajika Mahan is a certified Transformational Life Coach, Positive Intelligence Coach, and Soma Breath Instructor. She specializes in dream-building, results acceleration, and guiding individuals to break free from limitations to create fulfilling lives.

Originally from New Delhi, India, Rajika moved to the U.S. in 1983 and is currently expanding her expertise through a Neuro Coaching certification. She is also a co-author of the bestselling book Short, Sweet, and Sacred. Based in Virginia, she enjoys reading, crime shows, and horseback riding.

 #98 Empowered Living w/ Rajika Mahan

Eugene Berezin is a business mentor who blends his background in clinical psychology with high-performance sales strategy to help service-based entrepreneurs sell authentically.

Through his Sell the Way You Love mentorship, he guides coaches and consultants in mastering high-ticket sales without pressure or burnout, using his Marketer Archetypes Framework to align strategy with personality.

As an immigrant and former asylum seeker, Eugene is passionate about empowering Black and Latino entrepreneurs to build profitable, fulfilling businesses. He also hosts the Heart and Profit Podcast, sharing insights on sales, messaging, and emotional resilience.

#97 Heart and Profit w/ Eugene Berezin

Sairan started as an engineer, thriving in the world of innovation and problem-solving. But over time, she discovered a deeper passion—empowering midlife women to embrace their next chapter with confidence.

Now, as a coach and mentor, she helps women over 50 uncover hidden talents, launch businesses, and make bold moves—proving that it’s never too late to start something new. With a rich background in systems integration engineering, quality assurance, and leadership development, she has seamlessly blended her technical expertise with her passion for mentorship.

She is a champion of transformation, a strategic thinker, and a master at bridging communication gaps within organizations. Whether it's fostering the next generation of leaders or guiding women through life-changing reinventions in just 28 days, she is a force to be reckoned with.

#96 Midlife Reinvention w/ Sairan Aqrawi

Ameya, originally from India, earned an MBA from Queen's University and has a background in digital transformation. At the Toronto Star, he spent five years leading digital media and advertising initiatives, launching innovative products to meet evolving market demands.

In 2019, Ameya founded ScaleUp42 to help small and family-owned businesses compete in the digital marketplace. The company quickly became a trusted partner for e-commerce retailers, offering strategic marketing support to empower growth.

In 2023, he launched HealthBuddha, a platform connecting users with health practitioners to make natural therapies more accessible. Ameya’s work reflects his passion for innovation, community building, and empowering others in health and business.

#95 Health & Business w/ Ameya Juvekar

Bilal is a visionary entrepreneur that combines technical expertise with creative innovation to revolutionize how businesses uses animation for growth. With a background in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Bilal has led large-scale projects, taught as a university lecturer, and spent over four years navigating the entrepreneurial journey, gaining invaluable insights along the way.

Now based in Cambridge, Ontario, Bilal is the founder of an animation studio dedicated to leveraging storytelling to elevate branding, marketing, and training solutions. Passionate about changing perspectives through animation, Bilal is on a mission: to inspire and create meaningful impact through his work.

#94 Animating Perspectives w/ Bilal Ahmed

Ben is the co-founder of Mutimba Consulting, dedicated to helping immigrants thrive in the Canadian job market. With a strong project management background in the pharmaceutical and tech industries, including roles at the National Research Council of Canada and Novo Nordisk, Benedict leverages his expertise to guide newcomers in navigating job searches, optimizing resumes, and enhancing LinkedIn profiles. An immigrant from Zimbabwe, he is passionate about empowering others to succeed professionally in Canada. Fluent in English and advanced in French, Benedict brings a multicultural perspective to his work, fostering confidence and readiness among his clients.

 #93 Pathways to Success w/ Ben Mutimba

Abhijit is an entrepreneur & podcast host. Abhijit has extensive experience in Marketing, Sales & Product – Launching brands for multinational CPG firms in Canada and launching tech products for unicorn Saas companies globally.

He is the Founder of Hostelmatch – a hostel search aggregator that helps backpackers find the best hostels based on their preferences and compare prices between booking platforms. He is also the podcast host for the Globe & Grind podcast, bringing in a spotlighting talent in the travel tech space.

An entrepreneur, Abhijit is a sculptor at heart having represented India and world sculpting competitions. His goal is to build products and services that help people grow mentally and allow them to channel their creative side.

His company is supported by multiple incubators and accelerators in Canada and he plans to make Hostelmatch the “Skyscanner for Hostels”.

#92 Solutions Sculptor w/ Abhijit Kejriwa

Every once in a while, we like to give the opportunity to highlight the incredible work of other immigrants that have been dedicating their professional lives to supporting entrepreneurs and this amazing ecosystem we are part of.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a guest who has truly embraced the journey of building a new life from the ground up in Canada. Moving here in 2018, Mustafa started his adventure in the charming town of Kingston, before making the leap to Toronto.

Through volunteering, networking, and creating meaningful connections, he found his way in this vibrant city, thriving both professionally and personally. Currently, he serves as the Marketing Manager for TBDC, one of Toronto’s Training & Startup Incubator, where he supports entrepreneurs on their paths to success.

Beyond his work, he’s also a dedicated food and travel blogger, sharing Toronto’s best hidden gems and culinary spots, and he gives back to the community through volunteering with Rotary.

#91 Taste, Thrive, Toronto w/ Mustafa Ansari

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