THE BADASS NEW YORKER — by Supriya Vani

Today on The Badass New Yorker, we speak with Joy Ngoma, granddaughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Joy is living her own story while carrying forward a powerful legacy—showing that justice and joy aren’t opposites, and that forgiveness is the ultimate act of courage.In this episode, we explore:How her grandfather’s legacy shaped her path in peace education and human rights advocacyThe pivotal moment that inspired her dedication to youth empowerment and peacebuildingStudying international peace at UPEACE in Costa Rica and working in a UN-mandated environmentFounding Precious Joy Productions and its missionBalancing the weight of family legacy with forging her own pathStories of advocacy making real differences in people’s livesLessons on peace, justice, and global youth engagementHer vision for transforming youth education for human rightsJoin us for an inspiring conversation about stepping into your own light, transforming inherited legacies, and creating a more compassionate world.

In this episode of The Badass New Yorker, Supriya Vani sits down with Muriel Quancard—a New York–based curator and cultural strategist whose work shapes how art, memory, and value move through time.This conversation explores curation not as presentation, but as responsibility: who decides what is preserved, what is amplified, and what future generations inherit. From contemporary art and performance to the deeper ethics of cultural stewardship, Muriel reflects on the unseen power behind institutions, exhibitions, and legacy-making.A thoughtful dialogue on art as moral architecture, cultural discernment, and what it truly means to hold space for meaning in a noisy world.

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I sat down with Ethan Trinh, Ph.D., for a thoughtful conversation on identity, emotional life, and what it means to cultivate belonging and resilience in today’s world.We explore language, emotions, community, and the inner work that shapes how we show up for ourselves and others. Ethan also shares the mission behind the Dr. Trinh Foundation, which supports healing, education, and community-based well-being.Learn more and support the foundation here: https://drtrinhfoundation.org/

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I sat down with Deborah Smilovitz Foster, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist whose work bridges neuroscience, emotional regulation, trauma healing, and mindfulness.In this episode, Dr. Smilovitz Foster shares how the nervous system shapes our emotional lives, how trauma is held in both mind and body, and what it truly means to cultivate resilience from within. We explore the science of regulation, the role of awareness in healing, and how individuals can reconnect with steadiness, clarity, and presence—even in times of stress and uncertainty. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and the inner architecture of well-being. https://www.drdeborahsmilovitzfoster.com/

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I’m in conversation with Marc Dullaert—founder and chair of KidsRights and the initiator of the International Children’s Peace Prize.The International Children’s Peace Prize has recognized extraordinary young changemakers, including past recipients Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, who have shaped global conversations on justice, courage, and leadership.Marc shares his vision for protecting children’s rights worldwide and why empowering young voices is essential to building a more humane and responsible future.

In this episode of THE BadAss NEWYorker Podcast, Supriya Vani sits down with Dr. Scott Conkright, a leading voice in emotional resilience and mental health, for a grounded and deeply human conversation on healing, breakups, and rebuilding inner strength.Dr. Conkright speaks with rare clarity about why emotional pain is not a weakness but a doorway—one that, when understood, leads to self-trust, stability, and personal power. Together, they explore patterns behind emotional attachment, the psychological impact of separation, and how individuals can move forward with dignity, awareness, and confidence.This episode is for anyone navigating transition, reclaiming self-worth, or choosing growth over emotional chaos.

In this episode of Alpha Wolf Mindset, I’m in conversation with Hannah Tyers—a UK-based chartered quantity surveyor, former luxury property professional, and the founder of Soulful, a long-term support network focused on resilience, grief, and human connection.Hannah opens up about what success looked like on paper early in her life, and what was unfolding behind the scenes. We explore navigating grief, isolation, and responsibility at a young age, and how those experiences reshaped her understanding of strength, resilience, and leadership.This conversation dives into why humans are wired for connection, why resilience isn’t about pushing through pain, and how true growth comes from curiosity and self-awareness rather than numbing or avoidance. In a rapidly changing world shaped by social media and speed, this episode is a reminder of what it means to stay human.An honest, grounded dialogu

In this episode of The BadASS NewYorker Podcast, Supriya Vani sits down with Luke Addison, a UK-based activist and a leading voice behind the Leading by Example initiative of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.This conversation explores what real leadership looks like in today’s world—beyond titles, beyond performative activism, and beyond comfort. Luke shares his work with youth, moral leadership, and the responsibility of individuals to lead through action, integrity, and example.

In this episode of The BadASS NewYorker Podcast- I sit down with Emmanuel Itier, the rare filmmaker trusted by the world’s most iconic figures.From George Clooney to The Rock to Angelina Jolie, Emmanuel has interviewed nearly every major Hollywood voice that matters. But this conversation goes far beyond celebrity.We explore:What global icons reveal when the cameras are truly offHow power, fame, and conscience intersectWhat Emmanuel learned by listening deeply to the world’s most influential peopleThis is not a celebrity interview.This is a conversation about access, humanity, and influence—led with clarity and purpose.Welcome to Alpha Wolf Mindset

n this episode of The Alpha Wolf Show, we explore why the need for understanding—and approval—often becomes a hidden form of self-sabotage.Misunderstanding is not a failure.Dislike is not a verdict.Silence, restraint, and self-trust are often misread—but they are powerful.This episode reflects on:why clarity inside matters more than agreement outsidehow over-explaining dilutes powerwhy being disliked is often a side effect of being distincthow alignment replaces the need for validationUnderstanding usually arrives after results, not before them.This is a conversation about self-leadership, emotional maturity, and the quiet strength of moving forward without needing permission.More reflections on focus, alignment, and inner authority continue on The Alpha Wolf Show.