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Neha Singh: Changing the Landscape of Online Retail Through Virtual 3D Stores

Neha Singh: Changing the Landscape of Online Retail Through Virtual 3D Stores
Neha: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! My company, Obsess, is helping to make the online shopping experience much more interesting by creating 3D virtual stores. Imagine being able to walk through a store right on your phone, without going there in person. You can learn about the brand and discover products in the same way you do in a store, instead of just the simple list that you see in online shopping. We use Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies to create innovative virtual stores that help reduce carbon emissions.

Kavita Mehra: Serving Survivors of Violence Within the South Asian Diaspora

Kavita Mehra: Serving Survivors of Violence Within the South Asian Diaspora
Kavita: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Sakhi for South Asian Women exists to represent the South Asian diaspora in a survivor-centered movement for gender justice. We honor the collective and inherent power of all survivors of violence. Sakhi is committed to serving survivors through a combination of efforts including, but not limited to, direct services, advocacy and organizing, technical assistance, and community outreach.

Gary Padmore: Using Music and Art as a Vehicle for Healing and Restoration

Gary Padmore: Using Music and Art as a Vehicle for Healing and Restoration
Gary: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! With the help of health experts and community leaders, we're using music and the arts as a vehicle for healing and restoration. This happens naturally through all of our education concerts, but more specifically through a program that we've named Take a Breath. Our hope is that people walk away with tangible tools that allow them to move through whatever path towards wellness they may be on.