Noah Gibson
Content Creator
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Noah Gibson
Content Creator
·By: Mbaire
When Noah Gibson moved to San Francisco last fall, he didn't know many people. Instead of waiting for friendships to happen, he started introducing himself to strangers, sharing those moments online, and discovering that meaningful conversations often begin with a simple question. Today, his videos capture a side of San Francisco that algorithms rarely show: a city full of people looking for connection. In this conversation with Akilis World, Noah reflects on moving to a new city, losing both of his parents, building community, and why he believes the best friendships begin with genuine curiosity.
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joleen diaz
Internet Personality
·By: Mbaire
When Joleen Diaz walked onto [Netflix's Age of Attraction](https://www.netflix.com/tudum/age-of-attraction), millions of viewers wondered the same thing: Would she find love? By the end of the season, the answer was no. Instead, she walked away with something even more valuable—a clearer understanding of what she wants and, just as importantly, what she's not willing to settle for. While the internet knows her for her youthful appearance and social media fame, that's only one chapter of her story. Spend a few minutes talking to Joleen, and you'll quickly realize she'd much rather talk about her students, her family, and living a life with purpose. In this conversation with Akilis World, she opens up about what really happened behind the scenes on Age of Attraction, why she's never left the classroom, and the values that continue to guide her long after the cameras stopped rolling.
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Chuol Ruei Deng
Founder
·By: Mbaire
Education changed the course of Chuol Ruei Deng's life. Born in Ethiopia and raised between South Sudan and Ethiopia, he learned early that opportunity could never be taken for granted. Today, as a [master's student in Development Engineering at UC Berkeley](https://developmentengineering.berkeley.edu/), he's using artificial intelligence to help create opportunities for others. His work reflects a simple belief: technology should reach the people who have been left behind, not just those who already have access. We spoke with Chuol about the journey that brought him here, the challenges that shaped him, and the impact he hopes to make.
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Hannah Lee
Documentary Producer
·By: Mbaire
At just 25 years old, Hannah Lee is already an Emmy Award-winning producer helping audiences understand one of the most urgent issues of our time. Through NorCal Public Media’s Climate California, she has climbed hundreds of feet into redwood trees, stood in the middle of one of the country’s largest oil fields, and helped tell stories that connect climate change to the people experiencing its effects firsthand. But beyond the recognition, Hannah is a newlywed, and a young woman still learning to trust her voice. In this conversation, Lee reflects on the experiences that shaped her commitment to environmental storytelling, what winning an Emmy truly means to her, and why she is learning to speak her mind more loudly.
Inside the Mind of
Arhaan Aggarwal
·By: By Mbaire
Most students spend four years trying to survive one major. Arhaan Aggarwal spent his [thriving in six](https://www.dailycal.org/news/campus/here-to-learn-this-uc-berkeley-student-is-graduating-with-six-majors/article_ead55145-8ad1-4ba9-9a89-d2d8a0547d9b.html). The 22 year old UC Berkeley student walked onto campus planning to study Business and Computer Science, then decided that wasn't enough. Somewhere along the way, the plan got bigger. Then bigger again. Six majors later, with a five million dollar seed round underway, Arhaan isn't chasing a degree. He's building a foundation for something much larger than a degree.
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Dominic Antoine Jr.
·By: Mbaire
Eighteen-year-old Oakland native Dominic Antoine Jr. recently made headlines after graduating with a 4.3 GPA and earning admission to all 31 colleges he applied to. But beyond the accolades, he describes himself as a charismatic person with strong morals and values. Laughing, he says he's a professional yapper but in the most "pleasing fashion." More than anything, Dominic is proud to represent Oakland in a positive light. "I know Oakland gets a bad reputation sometimes," he says. "I'm just happy I can help show another side of where I'm from."