The Good Quest with Farabi

What does it mean to find your voice, understand where you come from, and use that voice to create meaningful change? In this episode of The Good Quest, Farabi sits down with Fatih Amin, a young climate activist and environmental leader from Québec, Canada, for a conversation about identity, purpose, climate action, youth leadership, and the journey of turning your values into action. Fatih has spent years creating spaces for young people to engage with environmental issues and become part of the conversation. From participating in the YMCA’s C-Vert urban ecology program to serving on the Board of Directors of ENvironnement JEUnesse (ENJEU), Fatih has made youth engagement a central part of his work. He is also the co-founder of the Intercollegiate Eco-Expo, a collaborative initiative connecting environmental clubs and students across Québec to share ideas, build projects, and create collective action around sustainability. But behind the activism and leadership is a much more personal story. In this conversation, Fatih opens up about navigating identity, adapting to new environments, finding a sense of belonging, and discovering how personal experiences can shape the causes we choose to care about. He reflects on what it means to be a young person trying to make an impact, the importance of creating opportunities for others, and why meaningful change often begins with simply choosing to get involved. We also explore the realities of climate activism, the role young people can play in shaping conversations around the future, the relationship between individual action and collective change, and what it takes to keep moving forward when the problems you're trying to solve feel bigger than yourself. This is a conversation about more than climate. It's about identity, responsibility, community, and finding purpose in the things you believe are worth fighting for. In this episode : • Navigating identity and belonging • Finding purpose through climate action • Youth leadership and environmental advocacy • Building communities around sustainability • The Intercollegiate Eco-Expo • Fatih's experience with ENvironnement JEUnesse • Speaking at international climate forums • Turning awareness into action • The role of young people in creating change • Finding your voice and using it with purpose • Balancing personal identity with public impact • What it means to leave a meaningful impact 🎙️ The Good Quest with Farabi is a CLOUDZILLA Original podcast exploring the stories, experiences, and perspectives behind the people who inspire us. Through honest conversations about resilience, identity, ambition, wellness, purpose, and growth, each episode asks one simple question: A CLOUDZILLA Original For more information, visit : www.wearecloudzilla.com

What does it mean to keep going when life changes in ways you never could have imagined? In this deeply personal episode of The Good Quest with Farabi, host Farabi Khaleque sits down with Emily Otteni, a mother, educator, Taekwondo instructor, and advocate whose family has faced unimaginable circumstances while navigating life with Harlequin Ichthyosis, an extremely rare genetic skin disorder. Emily and her husband, Nick, became parents to three boys, Miles, Holden & Asher, where the two eldest were both born with the condition. Harlequin ichthyosis requires intensive and lifelong care, bringing challenges that most people could never imagine. But beyond the medical realities is a story about family, motherhood, love, resilience, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. In this emotional one-hour conversation, Emily opens up about the realities of raising a child with a rare condition, the experiences that shaped her as a mother, and the moments that tested her family in ways they never expected. She also speaks about her son Holden, who tragically passed away at just five months old due to complications related to his condition. Rather than allowing his story to disappear, Emily continues to share his life and her family's experience to help others understand rare disease, challenge misconceptions, and remind people of the humanity behind a diagnosis. The conversation explores grief, motherhood, resilience, advocacy, parenting, loss, hope, self-love, and finding strength in the middle of adversity. Emily also shares what it is like watching her son Miles grow up with harlequin ichthyosis, including the difficult reality of people staring, asking questions, and treating someone differently because of how they look. Her approach to these experiences offers an important lesson about confidence, compassion, and learning to embrace what makes us different. This isn't simply a conversation about a rare medical condition. It's a conversation about love that doesn't disappear, a mother's strength, the pain of losing a child, and the courage to continue telling their story. This episode features : • Emily's journey into motherhood and how her family's story began • What harlequin ichthyosis is and what life with the condition can look like • Raising two children with an extremely rare genetic condition • The realities and challenges of caring for a child with complex medical needs • The emotional impact of living with a rare disease • The importance of educating others and breaking down misconceptions • The experience of dealing with staring, judgment, and unwanted attention • Teaching children to embrace themselves and their differences • Motherhood, strength, and resilience • Emily's journey through grief following the loss of her son Holden • How a parent learns to move forward while carrying profound loss • Keeping a child's memory and legacy alive • The importance of rare disease awareness and advocacy • Finding hope and meaning after unimaginable experiences • What Emily wants people to understand about her children and families living with rare conditions Emily's story is a reminder that we often don't know what someone is carrying behind the moments we see. Sometimes resilience doesn't look like having all the answers. Sometimes it simply means waking up, continuing forward, and finding a way to carry both the love and the loss with you. This is Emily Otteni's story. ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussions surrounding rare disease, medical challenges, grief, and the loss of a child. Listener discretion is advised. 🎙️ The Good Quest with Farabi A CLOUDZILLA Original Follow The Good Quest with Farabi for more honest conversations about life, resilience, mental health, identity, purpose, and the stories that remind us we're never alone in what we experience. #TheGoodQuest #FarabiKhaleque #EmilyOtteni #HarlequinIchthyosis #Disease #Motherhood #Grief #Resilience #MentalHealth #Parenting #Advocacy

What does it take to go from hauling lobster traps on the Atlantic coast to becoming one of the final contestants on one of Netflix's record breaking reality competitions? Host Farabi Khaleque sits down with breakout reality star, Vanessa Clements; finalist on Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2, contestant on one of the most talked-about and controversial seasons of Big Brother Canada, and one of the few women to work as a lobster fisher. The episode dives into her incredible journey, the unforgettable mingle scene, what the cameras didn't show, life after reality TV, the highs and lows of chasing opportunities, and the resilience that's shaped who she is today. For the first time, Vanessa opens up about: - The truth behind Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge - What the cameras never showed - The viral mingle scene everyone still talks about - What it was really like competing on Big Brother Canada - What happened on set when Big Brother Canada was cancelled in real time - Her incredible journey from hauling lobster traps to becoming a Netflix finalist - The resilience, sacrifices, and mindset that kept her moving forward through it all. If you've ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes or how someone can completely reinvent their life, you won't want to miss this conversation

In this very first episode of The Good Quest with Farabi, host Farabi Khaleque, founder of the award-winning wellness-media brand, CLOUDZILLA, sits down with gender equality advocate Selin Özünaldım for a thought-provoking conversation about challenging stereotypes, creating meaningful change, and building a more inclusive future. From the experiences that shaped her passion for advocacy to the realities of navigating conversations around equality today, Selin shares her personal journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. This episode explores why gender equality is about creating opportunities for everyone, how unconscious bias continues to influence our daily lives, and what it truly takes to become an effective advocate. The conversation also dives into resilience, leadership, and the importance of using your voice; even when it's uncomfortable. Selin reflects on the moments that tested her, the victories that gave her hope, and the role young people play in driving lasting social change. Whether you're passionate about advocacy, leadership, personal growth, or simply looking for an inspiring conversation that challenges the way you think, this episode offers practical insights and meaningful perspectives that extend far beyond gender equality. About Selin Özünaldım : A passionate gender equality advocate, Selin Özünaldım is dedicated to challenging stereotypes, advancing inclusion, and inspiring meaningful social change. Her work empowers others to speak up, lead with purpose, and help create a more equitable future. Topics discussed include: • Selin's journey into gender equality advocacy • Challenging stereotypes and unconscious bias • Why representation and inclusion matter • The power of resilience and finding your voice • Leadership, empathy, and creating meaningful impact • Advice for young changemakers looking to make a difference The Good Quest with Farabi is a CLOUDZILLA Original podcast featuring honest conversations with inspiring individuals who are making an impact through resilience, purpose, and personal growth. Subscribe and follow so you never miss a new episode, released every two weeks. Learn more about CLOUDZILLA: • 🌐 Website: https://www.wearecloudzilla.com • 🎙️ The Good Quest Podcast (Information): https://www.wearecloudzilla.com/the-good-quest-podcast • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecloudzilla Follow @thegoodquestpod, @wearecloudzilla, and @farabikhaleque on social media for behind-the-scenes content, exclusive clips, and updates on upcoming episodes.

Hosted by Farabi Khaleque, The Good Quest with Farabi features in-depth conversations with celebrities, entrepreneurs, creators, advocates, entertainers, athletes, and changemakers. Through candid discussions, guests share the challenges they have faced, the setbacks they have overcome, and the experiences that have shaped who they are today. The podcast’s first season features a diverse lineup of guests, including Vanessa Clements, finalist on Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 and former Big Brother Canada houseguest; Terry Axiotis, founder of the viral donut brand Homers; alongside additional entrepreneurs, advocates, and public figures whose stories highlight perseverance, leadership, and personal growth.