EP #28: Ari Sooriya - Creative Extraordinaire: From Content Creator to Teacher (And Everything In Between)

Ari Sooriya is a man of many talents; he is a technologist at the University of Guelph Humber, and in the Tamil community he’s more famously known for being the host on a few online shows. He joins Ara on the latest episode of The Tamil Creator podcast to discuss relationships, his views on the 9-5 lifestyle, the question Ara is notorious for asking when he meets someone for the first time, how the book ‘Freakonomics’ shaped the way Ari thinks today, being ashamed of eating Tamil food back in the day, and much more.Follow Ari - https://www.instagram.com/heythereari/Timestamps:00:53 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Ari - the modern renaissance Tamil man03:35 - Ara and Ari discuss friendships and what makes a successful relationship08:15 - Ari opens up about his upbringing, and family life; his mom having Parkinson’s disease, his Dad’s outgoing personality, and more13:00 - How Ari has navigated the COVID pandemic14:22 - Ari speaks on his profession as a technologist specialist, as well his freelance endeavours, thoughts on the 9-5 lifestyle18:16 - The ultimate job that Ari is looking to secure in the next 3-5 years20:56 - Who pays on the first date?22:06 - Some of the most important lessons Ari has learned; avoiding complacency, being consistent, and more26:42 - Receiving support from your loved ones when it comes to pursuing your passions31:53 - Most impactful books/podcast Ari has come across; freakonomics 34:46 - What beliefs/behaviours/habits have help improve Ari’s life for the better; planning for success36:12 - How does Ari want to be remembered by friends and family?37:47 - Ari introduced Ara’s wife to Bubble Tea38:45 - The impact of the Toronto Tamil community on Ari42:30 - Ari’s inspirations from the Tamil community45:44 - Advice Ari has for other aspiring Tamil creators47:56 - Would You Rather57:02 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan  Support the show