The Global Hustle
The Global Hustle shares stories of innovators, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals from around the world. Host Sergio Lewis interviews working professionals across various fields, including healthcare, technology, government, fashion, and education. With 15 years of experience in international education and workforce development, Lewis captures insights for globally invested organizations and individuals. The podcast also offers custom research consulting for specific markets.
Episodes
Wild Horses Brought Back from Extinction: Mongolia's Conservation Efforts with Nara Naranpurev
What does it take to bring a species back from extinction and keep an entire culture alive while doing it?In this episode of The Global Hustle, Sergio speaks with Narangerel Naranpurev (aka Nara), Conservation Director at the Wildlife Science Conservation Center in Mongolia. Nara spent 15 years on the front lines of one of the most remarkable wildlife recovery stories of the modern era: the reintr
AI vs. Culture: Why Language Causes Algorithm Failure in Nigeria
In this compelling episode, host Sergio Lewis speaks with Abdulrosheed Fadipe, a Nigerian linguist, writer, and AI trainer on a mission to preserve the Yoruba language through modern technology. The conversation explores the critical intersection of cultural preservation, language technology, and the growing demand for African language services in the digital age.The Yoruba Language Market: Abdulr
Blood, Drones, and Fashion Design: Jack Ndahiro's Journey in Rwanda
Meet Jack Ndahiro, Head of Logistics & Procurement at Zipline, the drone delivery company that's revolutionizing healthcare across Africa. Starting as a flight operations engineer in 2017, Jack has been instrumental in scaling Zipline from 10 flights a day to over 500 daily deliveries across Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Côte d'Ivoire.But Jack's entrepreneurial journey doesn&#
Shepherds, Hiking Trails, and Soviet Architecture: Norayr Muradyan driving startups in rural Armenia
Norayr, a network engineer and social entrepreneur, is tackling two critical challenges: agricultural modernization and rural economic development. Through his livestock management app "HoViv", he's helping farmers increase productivity with GPS tracking for livestock and ovulation period monitoring for dairy cows. The technology bridges the gap between traditional farming methods and modern effic
Door-to-door book sales and Latvian midwifery and motherhood with Anna Sabirova
In this episode, Sergio reconnects with Anna Sabirova, who shares her unique journey from working summers selling educational resources in the US to pursuing a career as a midwife in Latvia.The conversation highlights the stark differences between Latvian and American healthcare systems, particularly regarding maternal support, while showcasing Anna's entrepreneurial mindset and desire to create p
Investigative Journalism and Power Disruption with Hungary's finest: Patrik Galavits
Patrik shares his journey from working in the private sector to becoming a journalist after feeling unfulfilled in his corporate roles. He discusses his first major story about abuse at the Budapest Ballet Academy, which helped launch his investigative journalism career.The conversation explores the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in Hungary's current political climate, where inde
Modernizing human Resources in Jamaica: HR Digitalization with Chanele Coates
This interview features Chanele Coates, an HR professional working for the government of Jamaica. She discusses the current state of HR in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region, which she describes as being 10-15 years behind North America and Europe in terms of digitization and modernization.Key points from the conversation include:HR systems in Jamaica are still largely administrative and paper
Mahabat Shabdanova - language teaching in Kyrgyzstan
Discover how Mahabat navigated cultural expectations when her parents steered her away from her dream of becoming a doctor and toward language studies instead. Makhabat offers unique insights into the challenges of teaching English in a post-Soviet educational environment. She explains her innovative teaching philosophy that encourages students to "make mistakes confidently" and how she incorporat
Nihad Yaqublu - technology in a digital age, views from Azerbaijan
This episode of the Global Hustle podcast explores the intersection of career, culture, and global change. We speak with Nihad Yaqublu, a software developer from Azerbaijan, about his unconventional career journey and his observations on how societal values and technology are transforming the world of work. Nihad provides valuable insights into Azerbaijan's economic development, generational shift
Maria Hadjisavva - fintech and big four accounting firm consultant from Cyprus
How does a divided island nation shape the careers of its professionals? In this episode of Global Hustle, we sit down with Maria Hadjisavva, an Audit Manager at a Big Four firm in Cyprus, to explore how the island’s unique history and thriving financial sector influence career opportunities. From studying in the UK to navigating the world of finance back home, Maria shares insights on building a
Wzhar Saadi - lessons on identity from a university lecturer from Kurdistan
What if your home country's borders didn't exist on a map? How difficult would it be to explain your identity to others? Those are the struggles of everyday professionals from Kurdistan.Wzhar Saadi, a university lecturer from Kurdistan, shares his journey of identity, resilience, and motivation. Wzhar discusses the challenges of being Kurdish in a world that often overlooks his people, his experie
Selen Demir - app developer, and female astronaut hopeful from Türkiye
In this conversation, Selen Demir shares her journey into software engineering, discussing her educational background, the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field, and the importance of networking. She reflects on her experiences with startups, her aspirations in space technology, and the support she received from her family. Selen emphasizes the significance of personal development
Aron Kamil - running the digital marketing hustle from Ethiopia
Aron Kamil shares his journey from managing social media as a hobby to establishing a successful digital marketing agency, DAKA Ethiopia. He discusses the skills he has developed, particularly in team and client management, and the challenges of customizing services for diverse clients. Aron emphasizes the importance of networking for client acquisition and reflects on the competitive landscape of
Mariia Zivert - lawyer, university professor, and humanitarian volunteer from Ukraine
Building and maintaining a career in a war zone can mean taking on many different jobs. Mariia Zivert completed law school just as war hit Ukraine. She shares her inspiring story, balancing two jobs and a life-saving volunteer role at a humanitarian organization. To learn how you can help with humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and around the world through Lifting Hands International, visit lhi.org
Mimie and Eddie Nortey - entrepreneurs from Ghana
In this episode of The Global Hustle Podcast, host Sergio Lewis introduces listeners to a young married couple from Accra, Ghana.Miracle "Mimie" and Edward "Eddie" Nortey are both entrepreneurs. Mimie is a fashion designer and Eddie is a founder of a non-profit. They share their experiences, professional journeys, and challenges they face.You can learn more about Eddie's non-profit, the Self Relia
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