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My guest is Kamila Mejia Lay, a fourth-year undergraduate student at Duke Kunshan University, where she studies Political Economy with a focus on Public Policy.

Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Kamila is interested in politics, community service, corporate social responsibility, and nonprofit work. She is deeply motivated to improve the education sector in her home country and increase access to quality education across Honduras.

Among Central American countries, Honduras invests the highest percentage of its GDP in education. Despite this, it continues to have some of the region’s lowest literacy rates, largely due to misallocation of funds, lack of transparency, and corruption. Kamila believes meaningful change is necessary—and that education must be the foundation of that change.

Because of high dropout rates, many students in Honduras do not remain in school past the sixth grade. Teenagers often leave school to help support their families, whether by working or assisting with family businesses. This pattern frequently spans generations, reinforcing cycles in which children follow the same paths as their parents. Kamila believes that with increased resources, stronger institutions, and improved access to education, long-term change is possible.

Kamila lives by the motto: “You already have the no—you never know if you’re going to get the yes.”

The no is already there, why not search for the yes?

“The key is to be happy with what you have while always hoping for more.”
—Kamila

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Today’s guest is Mohammad Shazil Imran from Lahore, Pakistan.

Shazil founded a nonprofit in 2022 and has been working every day to improve the lives of those around him. He grew up cooking with his mother and learning about the fashion industry from his father—experiences that shaped his perspective on service, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode, we talk about life, purpose, God’s plan, and the importance of truly understanding others.

"This time too shall pass."

یے وقت بھی گزر جائے گا

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My guest is Festus Akintayo Akinsola, a fourth-year undergraduate student at DKU from Southwestern Nigeria. Festus grew up in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and the largest city in West Africa by landmass. Festus belongs to the Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria and speaks the Yoruba language.

In this episode, we discuss the vibrant culture of the Yoruba ethnic group, its poetic language, rich music, traditional dishes, and beverages.

Tune into today's episode to learn more about Nigeria and the Yoruba ethnic group through Festus' perspective and personal stories!

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