In The Hilla

Ransford James is a Music Producer, YouTuber, and Grad Student studying Political Science at Iowa State. He was born in New York and raised in the Bahamas. He first started producing when he was a kid and is now running his own business and managing multiple contracts. His portfolio ranges from music artists to news stations and even The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. In this clip, Ransford breaks down what a 360 deal is and why artists should avoid them. Support this podcast

In Episode 21, we had Carlo Cruz breakdown the issue of data rights and explain why our data is important. Carlo is a portfolio engagement manager at Toyota AI Ventures, responsible for supporting startups and assisting with the development of programs that add value to the TAIV portfolio. Support this podcast

Carlo Cruz is a portfolio engagement manager at Toyota AI Ventures, responsible for supporting startups and assisting with the development of programs that add value to the TAIV portfolio. Prior to joining Toyota AI Ventures, Carlo led the Future Factory team at Toyota Motor North America's (TMNA) TILT Lab, an internal makerspace that identifies key strategic problems and evaluates emerging technologies in manufacturing. He originally joined TMNA production engineering in 2012 as a paint shop engineer working across various manufacturing centers. Carlo's responsibilities included construction project management and multiple collaborations with early-stage startups and large enterprises to advance the development of future factories. Carlo received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati, where he was also a Darwin T. Turner diversity scholar. If you'd like to connect with Carlo, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzco/ • Contact Info • • Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthehilla/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Inthehilla/ • Facebook: https://facebook.com/InTheHilla • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/inthehilla • All inquiries/questions: ahmed@thehilla.com Support this podcast

Hezekiah Grayer is Doctoral Student in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University. He completed his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering at Arizona State and went straight into his PhD after completing his bachelors. He is now working on a nuclear energy project for his PhD and is working alongside multiple institutions across the world for his research. In this interview, Hezekiah walks us through his journey and how he got to where he is today. If you'd like to connect with Hezekiah, feel free to reach out via the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hgrayer/ Email: hgrayer@princeton.edu Website: https://web.math.princeton.edu/~hgrayer/index.html • Contact Info • • Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthehilla/ • Facebook: https://facebook.com/InTheHilla • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/inthehilla • All inquiries/questions: ahmed@thehilla.com Support this podcast

Muhammad Shehata is an Architect for JLA Architects and received his degree from Iowa State University. He assists clients throughout the real estate development process – from project feasibility to building construction. Prior to this he worked at Flad Architects, where he designed facilities for healthcare, higher education, and science and technology clients. In this interview, Muhammad gives insight on what it takes to be an architect as well as breaks down his own story. If you'd like to connect with Muhammad, feel free to reach out to me for his phone number or contact him via email. Email: shehatarch@gmail.com • Contact Info • • Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthehilla/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Inthehilla/ • Facebook: https://facebook.com/InTheHilla • LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/inthehilla • All inquiries/questions: ahmed@thehilla.com Support this podcast

Ahmad Shehata is a business development engineer for the IDEX Corporation. He has designed, manufactured, and in some cases negotiated deals for products that costed anywhere from $100k to over a $1 million. Furthermore, he has also done multiple cost savings projects that resulted in their company saving over $1 million. Ahmad had 5 internships during his time at Iowa State and now helps with IDEX's recruitment efforts to hire talent. In this interview, Ahmad gives advice on landing engineering roles and also walks through his journey as engineer. Throughout his journey he ran into many obstacles and gives guidance on how to overcome adversity. If you'd like to connect with Ahmad, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn or Email. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-shehata-3592968b/ Email: aishehata1@gmail.com Link to resources mentioned in interview: https://airtable.com/shrBs3o3JKzQTAV9J Support this podcast

Ransford James is a Music Producer, YouTuber, and Grad Student studying Political Science at Iowa State. He was born in New York and raised in the Bahamas. He first started producing when he was a kid and is now running his own business and managing multiple contracts. His portfolio ranges from music artists to news stations and even The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. In this interview, Ransford breaks down how to secure contracts as a producer and gives game to aspiring producers on unconventional revenue streams within the music industry! Furthermore, we dive into how politics has been evolving in today's age of information! If you'd like to connect with Ransford, feel free to reach out via Instagram. Also, go check out his YouTube channel: Instagram: www.instagram.com/foreignmaninaforeignland/?hl=en YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qBXNO9sM4xV0wKC0_SlYQ/featured Support this podcast

Siddig Siddig is a Venture Capital Investor at Mubadala. Prior to working at a Sovereign Wealth Fund he was an Investment Banker for the Royal Bank of Canada and was focused particularly on biotech startups. He is a first generation Sudanese immigrant and we grew up together in The Hilla. Siddig has been working in industry for a little over two years and went to school at the University of Iowa, where he studied Industrial Engineering and Finance. In this interview, Siddig explains what a career in investment banking entails and breaks down his career path. Also, he breaks down how he recently transitioned from investment banking to being a venture capitalist. As someone that grew up in subsidized housing, Siddig has overcome a lot of adversity to be where he is and dives into what it takes to overcome adversity. If you'd like to connect with Siddig, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn/Email: LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fsiddig-siddig-97b450a4%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXhrT2t3a25LQ1hMNEZLLVB1Z0JKOW9uRHd2QXxBQ3Jtc0tsYlJQblZNTlJ0NmZOOXNvNGFpNWZWcWpUcVR0dTdIZUdTRnlnenZTVm5CRXh3aFRuSVFkYmRzdGxBV0EybFlLWVpsYjdFaWh6VGoxb01mRXE5LTBYTERUcC1XVDFEd0p6YmJCNHRnX2NVWE1BcXJOOA%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=Ojmk-ARzuyc (https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddig-si...) Email: siddig95@hotmail.com Support this podcast

Jermiah Anthony is a masters student studying Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and received his bachelors in History from Pepperdine. Jermiah has done work with anti-child slavery and youth social entrepreneurship. He worked with the UN and Noble Peace Prize Winner, Kailash Satyarthi, to fight child-slavery. In addition, he has aided in developing the United Nations' curriculum for the global status of youth. Jermiah has also conducted research in Argentina and the US on youth social entrepreneurship. If you'd like to connect with Jeremiah, feel free to reach out via Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lxMDF5cHU3N2tIQkV6a3VOaTZmWGxXT2VSd3xBQ3Jtc0tuZFpFUUp6M1JaNlZ4ak9ScTlqVHZ2aC1hX0JxS0I5blMzNUVpQUJCa216ZDhOSHU5Tk5sUTZTT2lNS2FxNGlYNGljUXpYVi1JbEQ1cjNtLVBWbTdxeUFLejN2bVk5N1hDZ1ZUZTU0ZlJSYXIxSW5QYw%3D%3D&v=8L3FyEKMMYM&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjeremiah-anthony-71315ba3%2F&event=video_description (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiahanthony) https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHNHbVdLdmpVaGhtMi04TEdXOUsxNDVHQU5aZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttNUpBSWNjOUlaaDRubGtSeTBqN3RmTXlLcVVDRWo1WnFDQjV3QlNCb1NBczZsck9HeS1PUnVHOXBVVFptWDV2UEg4SmVLWWh4VC1MY2VxM21wN2VJQ3B0aklkdVlGd1RtSHk0QXRKaVpEMXc5OXlhbw%3D%3D&v=8L3FyEKMMYM&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fjeremiahjanthony%2F&event=video_description (https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahjanthony) Support this podcast

Souleymane Hanne is the President of the Hanne Foundation and an Aerospace Engineer for the Air Force. He is from Senegal and his non-profit's mission is to help transform the health of the population in rural Senegal, one community at a time. Souley works on his non-profit outside of his full time job as an engineer and also just recently purchased his first property. In this episode, we discuss engineering, the vision for the Hanne Foundation, buying property, & time management. If you'd like to connect with Souley, feel free to reach out via Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/souhanne/ https://www.instagram.com/souley24/ Support this podcast

Roshon Roomes is a student athlete and industrial engineering student at Iowa State University. If there was ever an underdog story in running, it would be Roshon's story. He didn't even receive an athletic scholarship from Iowa State out of high school, instead he came in as a regular student and was a part of the student's running club for a year before the coaches allowed him to walk on. Fast forward to now, where Roshon has broken the NCAA record in the 600 yard run and is one of the best in the nation for the 800m run. And although he wasn't a prodigy in high school, he is now a 3 time Big 12 Champion and a 6 time All-American! In this episode, Roshon talks about his journey as a runner as well as an engineer. If you'd like to connect with Roshon, feel free to reach out via Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/roshonroomes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshon-r-0a505791/ Support this podcast

Yousra Elkhalifa is a Lawyer and an artist. She just graduated from the American University Washington College of Law and will be taking the bar this summer. In this episode, Yousra discusses her journey to becoming a lawyer and gives advice on pursing the career path. If you'd like to connect with Yousra, feel free to reach out via Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/yousra.elkhalifa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousra-elkhalifa-109065135/ Support this podcast

Koby Lomax is the founder of Ardent Candle and is a student at studying Theater at Old Dominion University. He started his company as a sophomore in high school and has been running his business for five years. In this episode, Koby talks about his journey from making his first candles to making thousands a month from his business as well running his YouTube Channel. If you'd like to connect with Koby, feel free to reach out via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobylomax/ https://www.instagram.com/ardentcandl/ Koby's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNmICX9ke-2w_8lUNIE1s2Q Support this podcast

Rachel Gai is a South Sudanese entrepreneur and has her own business called Rachel Reloaded. She focuses on using ethical, organic, and recycled fabrics to create garments with the mission to promote individuality and sustainability through fashion. In this episode, Rachel discusses her journey as entrepreneur and overcoming adversity both within and outside her business. If you'd like to connect with Rachel, feel free to reach out via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgai_/ https://www.instagram.com/r_reloaded/ Support this podcast

Khalid Taha is a Maintenance/Engineering Manager at PepsiCo and got his bachelors in Economics and Industrial Technology from Iowa State University. Upon graduating, Khalid's first role in industry was a Manufacturing Supervisor and talks about the challenges of being a young manager. Khalid Taha is a prime example of your degree not matching your career path and dives into this during our interview. He currently works in Washington DC and is originally from Omdurman, Sudan. If you'd like to connect with Khalid, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-taha-81b75a66/ Support this podcast

Rami Shoukih is currently a Systems Engineer at Collins Aerospace and a Product Management Intern at Tarteel. He graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelors in Aerospace Engineering and is working towards his goal of becoming a business owner. In this episode, Rami dives into his development/growth as an engineer as well as his experiences living among more than one culture and how it has shaped him. If you'd like to connect with Rami, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-shoukih/ Support this podcast

Faron Rush is software engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and is a graduate from Grambling State University. In this episode, Faron discusses his experience being an entrepreneur while having a full time job and the importance of having mentorship. If you'd like to connect with Faron, feel free to reach out to him via LinkedIn/Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faron-rush-0b919684/ https://www.instagram.com/rollsrush/ Support this podcast

Floons (Andy Stenger) is an artist from St. Louis, MO and he studies Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. Half way through his degree, he started his music career and set his mind to pursuing a career as an artist. In this episode, Floons discusses his love for music and why he decided to make the transition to a different career path. If you'd like to connect with Floons, feel free to reach out to him via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/floo0ns/ Support this podcast

Kendra Allen is a PhD student in Energy Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee and is the National Finance Chair for NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers). Prior to doctoral school, she received her bachelors in Biological Systems Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison and received he masters in Bioplastics and Biocomposites from Iowa State University. In this episode, Kendra talks about her journey to a PhD as well as managing PhD life while managing partnerships for NSBE and a multi-million dollar operating budget. If you'd like to connect with Kendra, feel free to reach out to her via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendraaallen/ Support this podcast

Hajrudin Kalbic graduated from Iowa State with a bachelors in Accounting and Finance. Upon graduating, he moved to Busan, South Korea to start a private tutoring business. In this episode Rudi discusses education, moving to South Korea, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity throughout his life. If you'd like to connect with Rudi, feel free to reach out to him via email: kalbichajrudin@gmail.com Support this podcast

Mohamed Karar is a student at the U of I (University of Iowa) studying Industrial Engineering and minoring in Business. He is a Forbes Under 30 Scholar and served as the President for the National Society of Black Engineers at U of I this past year. Mohamed is originally from Khartoum, Sudan and wants to work for a VC firm upon graduating. In this episode Mohamed discusses his career development, being a Forbes Under 30 Scholar, and mental health. He just started his internship with Goldman Sachs this month and will be back on the podcast at the end of his internship to talk about his experience.  If you'd like to connect with Mohamed Karar, please feel free to reach out via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-karar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamed-karar/) Support this podcast

Austin Thorn is an undergrad at UKMC studying Music Therapy, he is a recipient of the Gilman International Scholarship and traveled to Peru back in 2018. In this interview Austin discusses the impact of music therapy and his experiences with both music therapy and international education. If you'd like to connect with Austin, feel free to reach out via email: acthorn@mail.umkc.edu Support this podcast

Rashad Dixon is an undergrad student in economics and served on the analytics team for Bernie Sander's Presidential Campaign. During this episode Rashad discusses his experiences campaigning, why he went into economics, and the importance of having a data rights. If you'd like to connect with Rashad, feel free to reach out via email: rashaddixon25@gmail.com Support this podcast

Uma Abu is a senior at Iowa State University studying Software Engineering. He is passionate about learning how things work and enjoys learning about new technologies that he can apply to his work through personal projects. Uma is an international student from Nigeria and will be working for Microsoft as a Software Engineer upon graduating. If you'd like to connect with Uma, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umaabu/ https://umaabu.com/ Support this podcast

In The Hilla is a podcast by a young Sudanese entrepreneur who discusses everything from career development, entrepreneurship, real estate, and mental health! The purpose of this episode is to just give some context about myself and what to expect from the podcast. I started doing interviews for my podcast back in April and am just now starting to post the content. My platform is just in the beginning stages of growth so please share and let everyone know! When I originally had the idea for my podcast, I was thinking of issues within my community. It is rare to see engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and equity owners in a low income neighborhoods. At the end of the day people are a product of their environment and it is hard to be something that you can't see. Therefore, I created this podcast to serve as an example. As someone that is from a low income community, I never pictured myself being where I am today. Through this platform, I hope to educate/inform folks from similar backgrounds about the different avenues/possibilities that exist. And more importantly, break down how it was done as well as identify the challenges that can be expected. Thanks for tuning in! Support this podcast