Karen calling in from Uganda is exploring the power of regenerative medicine and how we can use it to grow body organs in the lab. Crazy right? Having joined The Knowledge Society under a full ride scholarship by the founder Navid Nathoo, she has been getting closer and closer to this dream. She recently won an award having emerged as a part of the winning team in a Math Contest. She also won the global TKS Moonshot single-handedly.Giving back to those in need has also been a priority of mine as she is a strong believer that we all deserve to live a sustainable life. In order to make this impact, she set up a team called the 'Hearts of Hope' and she goes out to the streets of Kampala to truly understand how we can lend a helping hand where need be.In our conversation, today’s guest Karen is a high-achieving person who wants the best for society.Topics: (00:00) - Our guest’s introduction (00:46) - Please tell me about what inspired you to get into regenerative medicine and what does it mean to you? (02:05) - How did you teach yourself on this topic? (03:34) - What was the process like from the beginning of the Moonshot to winning the grand prize globally? And could you expand on any highlights you learned from the challenge from your own perspective managing the project? Please walk me through the whole process from the start of your project up to winning the grand prize and pitching to the judges. (07:40) - What are some challenges that you have faced during the Moonshot? (10:06) - How do you reach out to the right experts/individuals in the industry? Can you offer any tips you learned? (12:27) - What would you say is the importance of getting feedback? (14:22) - What are some mindsets you have learnt or found useful when it comes to undertaking an innovative project like a Moonshot? (18:11) - How has The Knowledge Society (TKS) contributed to the value of your dream? (24:28) - Tell me more about your other passions. (27:58) - Why is content creation important when it comes to showcasing your work and securing opportunities? And do you have any tips for anyone to start creating content? (31:17) - Having created a high impact project, what would your advice be to our generation, the youth, who want to make a positive impact on humanity? (32:47) - Tell me about your experience founding Hearts of Hope. What does your team aim to achieve and what is the value of giving back to those in need? (35:50) - How do you balance your work (internships, high-school programs and competitions) alongside your studies? (38:00) - Experience at Yale University being a part of Young Global Scholars (41:01) - Who inspires you? (42:15) - What are you going to be working on next? (43:26) - Our guest’s last question Here are her highlight action items I took away: Practice discomfort Get out of your comfort zone Try and fail but don't fail to try (don't be afraid of TRYING! You always have to try and see how things work out)We hope you find value in our discussion and learn useful information!—Karen: Newsletter - https://karenemily.substack.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-emily-muhwezi-3a328321b/🎥 Edited by Josh🗓️ Recorded on July 16th, 2024

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