Recklessness in Tampa Bay, Confederate Flags, and Crocodile Penises

First Zoom episode! Chhavi Verg was Miss NJ 2017 and a solid contender in the Miss USA 2017 competition. She's from Edison, NJ, and she graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in Marketing. Turning to the entertainment industry, she took up modeling, acting, and speaking. Recently, she spoke at a Rutgers TEDx event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mK4QsmDwgA&ab_channel=TEDxTalks. In this episode, we talk about New Jersey pride, pageantry, health and fitness, and personal growth during the pandemic. Chhavi has plenty of stories and feelings about the lack of South Asian representation in popular media, women's awards, and going to LA to pursue acting. She's good vibes all around. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chhaviverg/. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnML88-i4o1DtB2aThdJkFw. Website: https://www.chhavivergofficial.com/.

Comedian Martin Amini had an interesting childhood growing up in Silver Springs, Maryland. He's half-Bolivian and half-Iranian, which has heavily influenced his comedy and stage presence. He's been doing stand-up comedy for about nine years, and he's well established in the DMV (DC, MD, VA). Martin spent some time in the LA comedy scene and has been at live shows with Bill Burr, Andrew Schulz, etc. He also has his own live comedy show, The Overachievers Comedy Show, and is currently doing live comedy at his venue in DC. His venue frequently features comedians and other artists to showcase the city's talent. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinamini/. Twitter: https://twitter.com/MartinAmini. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdk6UfBnrpIyk8yvWWba8tQ. The wild mushrooms show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLQFt1WDMGw&ab_channel=MartinAmini.

Tre grew up in Tampa Bay, Florida, and he's here to tell us that every "Florida Man" story we've heard is true (not really). But, Florida is a wild place. Tre loves it, but it comes with its own problems: racism, people shitting on the street, and, of course, crocodiles. Tre recounts his rowdy middle school years, and we talk extensively about retractable crocodile penises and homelessness. Tre's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatistre/.

Dom Grayer is a comic in the DMV area (DC, VA, MD) and has been doing stand-up comedy for four years. He's also the co-producer of The Heavyweights  Comedy Show, a showcase in DC that brings together the funniest local comedians. In this episode, we talk about writing jokes, the nerve-wracking art of stand-up comedy, and, of course, bombing on stage! Imagine standing in the spotlight on a stage with 200+ people staring at you, waiting for you to say something funny. Sounds intense, right? Shoutout to the Arlington Drafthouse in Arlington, VA: https://www.instagram.com/arlington_drafthouse/?hl=en. Dom's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgray_comedy/. The Heavyweights Comedy Show: https://www.instagram.com/theheavyweightsdc/.

Zaryab Choudhry is a real estate investor and real estate agent in the D.C./Virginia/Maryland (DMV) area. He's currently a part of  Corner House Realty (https://www.cornerhouserealty.com/), a brokerage based in Maryland, and he's done a total of five real estate deals since he started three years ago. Zaryab has done approximately five million in sales just in 2020 alone. In this episode, we chop it up! He walks me through his journey, and we talk house flipping, renting, and being a landlord. We end talking about taxes and greed. He's also in the process of acquiring a commercial property, a fried chicken and halal food spot in southwest D.C. called District Crunchy! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dmv.zary/. 

Daniel W. is a California native who loves to travel! He's been to Russia, Vietnam, and several other places. In this episode, we break down some of his trips to get a sense of what exploring other countries means to him. We also have a wild conversation about the thicc-ness of various states, countries, and what that says about them. Also, if you were wondering what states are the worst, you're in the right place. Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwillens/.

Featured in this episode is Amy Lyons, a law student in Washington, D.C. who's had quite thrilling adventures in her lifetime. She has climbed the Patagonia mountains in South America and Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia, and many others. Our conversation revolves around her various backpacking experiences and bugs (I know right, I'm terrified). Also, Amy says 'yes' to almost everything, which is how she creates such memorable experiences. We end by reflecting on the value of the words 'yes' and 'no' in our lives. Amy stresses the importance of seeking new experiences and saying 'yes.' Amy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoop_ly0ns/.

Have you ever thought about going vegan? In this episode, my cousin, Abhi S., details his vegan lifestyle. Learn about how his decision to go vegan has impacted him. We go through some common arguments against veganism, talk a little about keyboard activism via J. Cole's "Snow On Tha Bluff," and finish with a short discussion on fruitarianism. 

Priya Soni is an influencer, model, author, YouTuber, and much more. She's honestly done a lot. She wrote a book when she was 16, started modeling in college, and took that modeling experience to Miss New Jersey 2019! She didn't place, but she says participating in the pageant made her happy. The central theme of this episode is this: do what you want and don't let anyone's opinions get in the way of what you enjoy. Priya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priyaxsoni/. Priya's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC259tU6qkp23ay1ICHRrPww/featured. 

Want to know how to flip above-ground swimming pools and exercise equipment? Ask DJ Khan! But seriously, because live entertainment is on the decline due to COVID-19, entertainers need to find other ways to generate income. DJ Khan talks about his company, Khan Entertainment Group, and the conflicts he encountered along his DJ journey (hint: it involves Indian uncles). Sheraz Khan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khanyeezy_/. Khan Event Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khaneventgroup/.