S1 E14: Becoming a Literature Teacher with Ms Yolmo

S1 E15: Becoming a Lawyer & Mountaineer with Puru Sharma

Lawyer, Mountaineer, and the General Manager of Alice Himalayas of Follow Alice. Puru shares his deep love and commitment to the natural world and how he shaped his career around his education, his strengths, and his passions! You can reach out to him @puru1511 Watching: Dark Reading: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari; Psycho-Cybernetics Series by Maxwell Maltz Other Recommendations: Follow Alice, KEF (Katalytic Education Foundation), Sikkim Charter School, NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports) , Lancaster University, UK

S1 E14: Becoming a Literature Teacher with Ms Yolmo

Ms Yolmo shares her journey of becoming a teacher, her love for teaching literature, and her insights into what middle and high school students need to thrive and find their voice.  Reading:  * Mother Mary Comes For Me by Arundhati Roy * Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Other Recommendations:  * Taktse International School * Himalayan Teacher Professional Development Foundation (HTPDF)

S1 E13: Becoming a Professor of Design with Tenzing Nyentsey

Tenzing Nyentsey is a professor of design at Anant National University and has over 19 years of professional experience spanning design, education and social innovation. He focuses on project-based learning, enabling students to build deep understanding, transferable skills and meaningful community impact.  Recommendations:  * Reggio Method & Project Zero (www.theprojectzero.org [http://www.theprojectzero.org]) * BREW (https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/])  * Anant National University (https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/ [https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/])

S1 E12: Becoming a Journalist with Tshering Eden

Tshering Eden is a dedicated journalist from Sikkim who is helping to shape local journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape and making pathways to enable her to report on a national level. We discuss historical influences, cultural heritage, and the importance of local journalism. Watching:  * The Accused (movie) Reporting Recommendations:  * 101reporters.com [http://101reporters.com]  * sikkimko.com [http://sikkimko.com]  * thefederal.com [http://thefederal.com]

S1 E11: Becoming Coach K with Kesang Bhutia

Coach K shares his journey from a young football player to a passionate coach and manager. He discusses the challenges of pursuing a career in coaching against family expectations, the joy of working with kids, and the complexities of managing a diverse team. The discussion emphasizes the need for belief in oneself and the collective effort to make the world a better place, highlighting the interconnectedness of all individuals in a global village. Watching:  * Kapil Sharma (YouTube) Reading:  * The Atlantic Other Recommendations:  * Katalytic Foundation Foundation * Progressive Learning Foundation * Khelum Foundation