169 A Quantum Life: An Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars with World Renowned Astrophysicist Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi,  astrophysicist, STEM educator, multi-patented inventor, keynote speaker, and author of A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars. In the conversation, Hakeem  Oluseyi shares his journey of overcoming adversities and becoming a leading astrophysicist of this generation. Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi also talked about his ability to explain astrophysics in a way that engages audiences and the value of exposing more children to science. Finally, Dr. Oluseyi shared some mind-stretching perspectives about the nature of our existence.  Some highlights: -Hakeem Oluseyi on the importance of reading and how it impacted his life -Facing challenges as a young adult and falling in love with the universe and physics -Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi on a quantum life and the role of willpower -Astrophysics and the importance of learning about the stars -Hakeem Oluseyi on the sun, stars, and the future of life on earth  Mentioned:  - Art Walker, solar physicist and a pioneer of EUV/XUV optics - Dr. Kervin Evans,  research physical scientist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service     Connect with Hakeem Oluseyi: A Quantum Life on Amazon Hakeem Oluseyi on Facebook Hakeem Oluseyi on Instagram Hakeem Oluseyi on Twitter Hakeem Oluseyi on LinkedIn   Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: https://mahantavakoli.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/   More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:  https://www.partneringleadership.com/ Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website