Hamza Islam
Hamza Islam takes us behind his podcast "Oh My Curry Goodness," where he explores human connection by featuring authentic Gen Z voices and their stories beyond social media's highlight reels.
• Born to Bangladeshi immigrants in America, Hamza's curiosity about "what it's like to be someone else" began at age 9
• Growing up between cultures shaped his unique perspective on human connections and storytelling
• The podcast specifically features Gen Z voices to showcase authenticity beyond social media personas
• Hamza's journey from computer science student to podcast creator demonstrates his own path of self-discovery
• Navigating social anxiety while creating a platform for genuine human connection
• Maintaining cultural connections to his Bengali heritage while embracing his American identity
• Creating meaningful conversations requires vulnerability and understanding the human beneath the title