Minority Trip Report
Minority Trip Report ™ (MTR) is a podcast spotlighting stories of personal transformation and under-represented leaders in mental health, psychedelics, and consciousness. Hosted by Raad Seraj.
Episodes
34 episodes
S3_1 Shaunt Raffi: Armenian Identity, Cultural Preservation, and Creative Freedom
Today's guest is Shaunt Raffi, an Armenian music curator, DJ, musician, and producer based in Toronto. Shaunt shares his journey of embracing his Armenian identity, his experiences with psychedelics, and his mission to preserve and share Armeni...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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56:41
S2_18 Kris Archie: Indigenous Perspectives, Psychedelics, and Social Change
Today's episode is with Kris Archie, the Chief Executive Officer of the Circle on Philanthropy, and an engaged community member. Kris shares her unique perspectives on leadership, the importance of relationships, and the transformative power of...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:59
S2_17 Cesar Marin: Reinventing Life at 54, Embracing Psychedelics, and Cultivating Wisdom
Today's episode is with Cesar Marin, a dynamic entrepreneur, former CNN producer, and the visionary behind Cultivating Wisdom. Cesar shares his transformative journey into the world of psychedelics, specifically microdosing, and how it has tran...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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52:39
S2_16 Stephanie Wang: From Wall Street to Wellness, Unveiling Kanna's Power, and Pioneering Ethical Business
Today's episode is with Stephanie Wang, the founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics. Stephanie delves into her journey from a high-stress Wall Street career to embracing plant-based empathogenic supplements, focusing on Kanna, a heart-opening succ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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52:49
S2_15 Henry Winslow: Fatherhood, Transference, and Entrepreneurship
Today's guest is Henry Winslow, founder of Tricycle Day, whose journey from the halls of Harvard to the world of psychedelic advocacy epitomizes the search for deeper meaning. Delving into his transition from a high-flying advertising car...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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57:14
S2_14 Danish Anwar: Comedy as a Mirror, Unconventional Paths, and the Psychedelic Perspective
Today's episode is with Danish Anwar who shares profound insights into his life as a comedian, his creative process, and the unconventional wisdom he's garnered through his experiences with psychedelics. Through a mix of humor, personal anecdot...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:57
S2_13 Joseph Zamaria: Biracial Identities, Limits of Conventional Psychiatry, and Psychedelics to Treat Racial Trauma
Today's guest is Dr. Joseph Zamaria, a licensed and board-certified clinical psychologist, associate clinical professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology.Joe shares his unique perspectiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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56:38
S2_E12 Joel Brierre: Haiti, the Entrepreneurial Mindset, and the Thoughtful Business of 5-MeO-DMT
Todays; episode is with Joel Brierre the CEO of Tandava Retreats and co-founder F.I.V.E. From his early life on the streets of Washington D.C. during the crack epidemic to his transformation into a leader in the psychedelic movement, Joel's sto...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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49:57
S2_E11 Maya Bastian: Tamil Roots, Rebel Spirit, and Cinematic Truths
Today's episode is with Maya Bastian, an award-winning Tamil Canadian filmmaker. In this episode, Maya shares her profound journey of self-discovery, cultural identity, and creative expression.Key Insights:Embracing Tamil ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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44:57
S2_10 Maria Velkova: Crossing Cultures and the Entrepreneurial Odyssey
Join us in our latest episode as we explore the multi-faceted journey of Maria Velkova. Discover how her experiences shape her unique perspective in business and innovation.Key Insights:Immigrant Resilience: Maria shares how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:05:26
2_9 Charlie Smith: Unmasking Identity Through Story, Buddhism, and Film
Charlie Smith is a producer, writer, director, editor, and founder of Feenom Films; a full-range media company on a mission to create content inspired by exploring consciousness. His documentary, "The Art of Healing" (featuring New ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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55:07
2_8 Ifetayo Harvey: Exploring Psychedelics, Race, and Healing
Ifetayo Harvey founded the People of Color Psychedelic Collective (POCPC). The POCPC educates and builds community with people of color interested in psychedelics and ending the war on drugs. In 2022, Open Society Foundations named Ifetayo a 20...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:26
2_7 Mycopreneur: Bridging Worlds with Humor, Humility, and Cultural Immersion
Join us as we dive into an engaging conversation with Dennis, a true global ambassador who grew up in an international household hosting exchange students from around the world. We explore how humor serves as a bridge between diverse cultures, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:34
2_6 Adam Aronovich: Hope in a Complex World / Psychedelics, Ideology, and the Power of Satire
Today my guest Adam Aronovic who is a fiend or Minority Trip Report and a second time guest on the show. Adam is a PhD Candidate in Medical Anthropology and the creator and curator of Healing from Healing, a social channel which casts a critica...
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1:03:57
2_5 Sabba Nazhand: From War Baby to Tech Executive, Overcoming Adversity, and Conscious Leadership
Sabba Nazhand is a self-made tech executive, investor, and advisor, and is on a mission to help bring more diverse voices to the psychedelic space by integrating the power of technology and a startup mindset. Sabba immigrated to the US as a chi...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:03
2_4 Simran Sethi: Reviving Tradition, Reclaiming Culture, and Diversifying Psychedelics
Simran Sethi (she/her) is a multimedia journalist, academic, and consultant who’s endlessly curious about science, sustainability, and the people and places that nourish and heal us. Her current research as a visiting academic at PUFIN Centre a...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:21
2_3 Ishrat Husain: Science with Relentless Curiosity, Understanding Depression Across Cultures, and Canada's Leadership in Psychedelic Research
Today my guest is Dr. Ishrat Husain who is Head of the Clinical Trials Unit and Lead of the Mood Disorders Service at Center for Addiction and Mental Health. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:36
2_2 Nikhita Singhal: Overcoming Adversity, Demystifying Eating Disorders, and Building Holistic Models of Care
Today my guest is Nikhita Singhal who is a fourth year psychiatry resident at the University of Toronto. Nikhita completed her undergraduate degree and medical training at McMaster University. She is passionate about engaging in advocacy work, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:12
2_1 Heesoo Cho: Transforming Silently, Finding Heritage, and Patient-First Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Today my guest is Heesoo Cho who is the co-founder of SABI Mind, a psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic group based in Calgary AB. In seeing the devastating impact of serious mental health challenges on friends and family, Heesoo put his energy ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:28
1_15 Jonathan Lu: Fatherhood, Acceptance of Self, and Daoist Ideals and Psychedelics in Ancient Chinese Culture
This is the last episode of season 1 and includes a short reflection of the journey so far. Thank you, the listener, for hopping and staying with us the last 8 months. We're very excited for Season 2. Jonathan Lu is the co-founder of VC...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:01:20
1_14 Kowsheek Mahmood: Balancing Presence with Ambition, Finding Belonging, and Technology as Enabler of Human Flourishing
Kowsheek Mahmood is a software engineer by trade, currently working at Adobe’s Substance 3D & Immersive Labs. Kowsheek joined Adobe through its acquisition of BRIO, where he was the Head of Technology for the web-based 3D presentation platf...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:44
1_13 Mary Lin: Immigrant Grit, Community as Capital, and Trusting Your Own Path
Today my guest is Mary Lin. Mary is the cofounder of Odin, a startup that builds powerful tools allowing people to invest together in anything. Long term, Odin’s vision is to drive systemic change, by cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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55:05
1_12 Sisi Li: Epigenetics of Trauma, Psychedelic Patent Wars, and Healing the Scars of Covid as Chinese Americans
Today my guest is Sisi Li, the Senior Data Architect Lead at Porta Sophia, a non-profit online library for innovators and patent examiners to find relevant prior art in the field of psychedelics. She has a B.Sc in molecular and cellular biology...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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56:20
1_11 Sanjay Singhal: Fatherhood, Philanthropy, and the Lifelong Rollercoaster of Failure and Success
Today my guest is Sanjay Singhal who is an Author and philanthropist best known for founding and selling Audiobooks.com. He is the author of the auto-biographical “Zero to Tesla”, and an active philanthropist with Nikean Foundation, founded in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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55:45
1_10 Adam Aronovich: Nature of Madness, Psychedelic Narcissism, and Finding Humor in Chaos
Adam is a doctoral candidate in Medical Anthropology and Cultural Psychiatry. He is an active member of the Medical Anthropology Research Center (MARC) and has spent close to 5 years living and working in the Peruvian Amazon, facilitating works...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:23