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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 31 MIN

Matt Melvin, Priyanka Ganjoo, Nick Esayian | IG Live

from Office Hours with David Meltzer

Matt Melvin Matt Melvin is an author and activist from Massachusetts who was incarcerated in the federal prison system in 2017 for petty crimes. He currently resides in Shelburne, Vermont. Bullied Behind Bars is Matt's first book. Priyanka Ganjoo After spending five years in the corporate beauty world, Priyanka Ganjoo recognized a glaring lack of representation for South Asians in the industry. Frustrated by the absence of products that matched her skin tone and a sense of exclusion, she launched Kulfi Beauty in 2021 to center joy, culture, and inclusivity. Drawing inspiration from her Indian heritage, Priyanka has led Kulfi to significant milestones, including becoming the first South Asian-owned makeup brand carried by Sephora and launching innovative products like the Free the Brow gel-serum. Kulfi has grown into a celebrated brand known for its vibrant, community-driven approach to redefining beauty standards. Nick Esayian Nick Esayian is the CEO of LIGHT Helmets, the innovative company behind the lightest protective sports headgear on the market. Under his leadership, LIGHT Helmets has earned the trust of top-tier athletes, with its products featured in all 32 NFL locker rooms and used by over 100 NCAA programs across the country. Before making his mark in the sports tech industry, Nick had a dynamic career as a professional race car driver, bringing a competitive edge and performance-driven mindset to everything he does.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Melvin Matt Melvin is an author and activist from Massachusetts who was incarcerated in the federal prison system in 2017 for petty crimes. He currently resides in Shelburne, Vermont. Bullied Behind Bars is Matt's first book. Priyanka Ganjoo After spending five years in the corporate beauty world, Priyanka Ganjoo recognized a glaring lack of representation for South Asians in the industry. Frustrated by the absence of products that matched her skin tone and a sense of exclusion, she launched Kulfi Beauty in 2021 to center joy, culture, and inclusivity. Drawing inspiration from her Indian heritage, Priyanka has led Kulfi to significant milestones, including becoming the first South Asian-owned makeup brand carried by Sephora and launching innovative products like the Free the Brow gel-serum. Kulfi has grown into a celebrated brand known for its vibrant, community-driven approach to redefining beauty standards. Nick Esayian Nick Esayian is the CEO of LIGHT Helmets, the innovative company behind the lightest protective sports headgear on the market. Under his leadership, LIGHT Helmets has earned the trust of top-tier athletes, with its products featured in all 32 NFL locker rooms and used by over 100 NCAA programs across the country. Before making his mark in the sports tech industry, Nick had a dynamic career as a professional race car driver, bringing a competitive edge and performance-driven mindset to everything he does. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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