Dhiraj Hariramani is the founder of LearnIt, an Ontario-based organization helping students gain real-world skills often missing in traditional classrooms. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Dhiraj began teaching tech at orphanages at 14, sparking his passion for education and equity.

After moving to Canada to study at UBC, he launched LearnIt to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical skills. LearnIt partners with schools across Ontario, offering workshops on leadership, entrepreneurship, and public speaking—delivered by professionals from top companies like Google, Deloitte, and Accenture.

He also hosts The LearnIt Podcast, featuring conversations with education leaders about innovative teaching.

As an immigrant entrepreneur, Dhiraj is reimagining education to empower students with the confidence, curiosity, and skills they need to thrive.

#105 Learning Reimagined w/ Dhiraj Hariramani.

Originally from Hungary, Madeleine built a thriving fashion agency before immigrating to Canada in search of new opportunities. Starting over was challenging—navigating language barriers, rebuilding social circles, and working tirelessly to make ends meet.

Learning to sew at 11 from her grandmother, she turned her lifelong craft into a business. Today, she is the proud founder and owner of multiple textile-related ventures, a testament to her resilience, determination, and love for high-quality craftsmanship.

 #104 Unbreakable Journey w/ Madeleine Monika Fermoni

Today’s guest is a powerhouse in the SaaS world who made a bold move—relocating to Canada with her team to pursue a dream of building an international business from the ground up. And what a journey it’s been!

Sheida is the co-founder and COO of Flowjin, a fast-growing platform helping founders and marketers turn long-form content into high-performing social posts, ads, and sales assets. Since launching Flowjin in late 2022—just after arriving in Canada—Sheida has grown the platform to over 100,000 users in more than 50 countries.

Before Flowjin, she ran a business design studio in Iran, and today, she’s not only building a global brand but also proudly earned her first Canadian dollar through her own business.

#103 Founder Flow w/ Sheida Mirjahani

Amandipp Singh is a social entrepreneur and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in accessibility, employment equity, and innovation. Born in India with partial vision, he founded Enabled Talent, an AI-powered platform connecting people with disabilities to inclusive jobs, and leads the Disability Entrepreneurs & Career Network.

Now based in Canada, Amandipp collaborates with startups and nonprofits to build accessible, impact-driven ventures. His work has earned national recognition, including being named one of India’s Top 100 Achievers with Disabilities.

#102 Enabled Talent w/ Amandipp Singh

Today’s guest has a story that feels like it was written for the big screen.

Born in Brazil and one of 21 siblings, he learned the value of hard work and family from a young age. At just 13 years old, he made a powerful decision—to help his parents manage the monthly bills, planting the first seeds of responsibility and purpose.

Fast forward to today, he is the founder and president of the Seeds of Dreams Institute, a place where vision meets action and potential is nurtured into greatness. He spent years as an executive at The Walt Disney Company, learning from and contributing to the magic behind one of the most iconic brands in the world.

He’s the author of 8 books, a filmmaker who brought stories to life through a short movie and a documentary about Walt Disney, and an unwavering believer in the power of dreams.

#101 Seeds of Dreams w/ Claudemir Oliveira

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

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