For most kids, punishment comes in the form of time-outs, groundings, and extra chores. But for this week’s special guest, acting out meant being forced to read profit and loss statements. A childhood deeply intertwined with the unwavering entrepreneurial endeavors of his father left Sam Mahmood with a simple ethos — success is not just measured in wealth, but in the positive impact one can bring to the world.

In this special bonus episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Sam Mahmood, Co-Founder of S&P Ventures and The Peers Project’s investor, to talk about dealing with pressure from your parents, what to do when you’re not seeing results, and the meaning behind his famous phrase “Better Health for Better Wealth”.

About Sam:

Sam Mahmood is the Co-Founder, Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at S&P Ventures, an investment firm that provides funding and support to startups and early-stage companies. Sam also founded Surgical Republic LLC, a Medical Device company focused on Neurosurgery, Spine, & Cardiothoracic specialities and runs a weekly newsletter dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build scalable businesses.

Discover more:

• Follow Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mahmood-06620484/
• Sign up to Sam's weekly newsletter: https://better-health-for-better-wealth.ck.page/afcbccb9cb
• Check out S&P Ventures: https://www.spventures.io
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Follow your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Learn more about The Peers Project Investment & U.S. launch: https://mumbrella.com.au/podcast-agency-the-peers-project-set-to-launch-in-us-market-this-year-816159

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When it comes to picking a career, our choice can often be traced back to the influence of family. It was the gentle encouragement of her parents to pursue what fulfilled her internally that helped this week’s guest find her calling. It’s that calling — to give back and make a difference — that has Bani Singh on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach mental health care.

In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Bani Singh, Co-Founder of Now&Me to talk about saying goodbye to external validation, finding the right time to take your side hustle full-time, and how to get comfy with the wild ride that is entrepreneurship.

About Bani:

Bani Singh is the Co-Founder of Now&Me, an India-based social media platform that helps people seeking mental health support. Now&Me provides a safe space for people from all walks of life to accept their feelings and talk about issues such as relationship problems, trauma and career anxiety, through its anonymous chat option. In June 2021, Now&Me raised $1 million in seed funding led by Saama Capital and Whiteboard Capital.

In 2023, Bani was featured on the Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Consumer Technology list.

Discover More:

• Check out Now&Me: https://nowandme.com/
• Connect with Bani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banisinghvasir/
• Follow Now&Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowandme/
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/

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They say you need a special kind of fire inside to make it as a founder. But what keeps that flame burning? For this week’s guest, the fuel to her fire is good old-fashioned self-empowerment. With an unwavering commitment to giving her all, Shannie Mears attributes her success to staying true to herself and fully embracing her growth and evolution with pride — and her spark isn’t going out any time soon.

In this episode of PEERS, we’re joined by Shannie Mears, Head of Talent and Co-Founder of The Elephant Room to talk about accepting yourself as you are, how to practice self-awareness and stop self-judgment, and recognizing the power of your own voice.

About Shannie:

Shannie Mears is the Co-Founder of The Elephant Room, an inclusive ad agency prioritizing diversity and cultural awareness, working with brands like Barclays, Samsung, and PUMA. She was chosen to sit on the Race Disparity Audit at 10 Downing Street and curated her own events platform called Girls, Let’s Talk which is about encouraging young women to connect and build.

In 2023, Shannie was featured on the Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 Media & Marketing list.

Discover More

• Check out The Elephant Room: https://theelephantroom.net/
• Connect with Shannie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanice-mears-frsa-41b36510b/
• Follow The Elephant Room on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elephantroomuk/
• Follow The Peers Project on Instagram: http://bit.ly/3adVmYG
• Connect with your Host, Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleakhidenor/
• Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michakhidenor/

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