Rishav Khanal

***To connect with Rishav Khanal directly, please visit: www.linkedin.com/in/rishavkhanal. To listen to a podcast he co-hosts that has been downloaded over 6,000 times and has interviewed the likes of CEOs, Senior Managers, Executive Directors and successful recent college graduates, visit www.practicallypassionate.com. Thank you for visiting the page! To learn more about Rishav's background and source of inspiration, keep reading below!***

Frequently Asked Question: Why do I choose to do what I do?

Growing up in Kathmandu, Nepal, I can't count the number of times I sat in front of the TV mesmerized by Agent Cody Banks and Home Alone. It was my perception of a "Hollywood America" that enhanced my excitement when moving to the States. However, as I got older, it was tough to fathom the level of apprehension that my mom must have felt when she was traveling to a foreign country with an eight-year-old son. Economically, we were not wealthy. However, looking back on our journey, I consider myself to have been surrounded with great fortune. I saw my parents work tirelessly to improve my life by utilizing people and technology to foster self-empowerment. The fortune of seeing the value of practical passion and purpose at an early age shaped my thinking to go beyond the norm. This has set my foundation to dream big and achieve the unattainable. As a former food stamp and free lunch recipient, I have lived through the hardships faced by many Americans. The experience of having lived in underrepresented districts and in a third world country gives me the added perspective not shared by many. In fact, it allows me to draw in the voices of those who feel as though they are not heard.