Passion Projects with Payal

About Passion Projects with Payal

Welcome to the official reboot of Passion Projects. I’m Payal, and I’m here to share the stories of people who’ve turned what they love into what they do. From bold ideas to career-defining moments, we’ll dive into what fuels their dreams, how they’ve built a life around their passions, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Get ready to be inspired — because your passion project might be closer than you think.

Publisher

Payal Doshi

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2020

Latest episode

6 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jul 2026

   She Never Planned on Becoming an Olympian. Then Everything Changed.

   Sometimes the path you're meant to take is the one you never planned for. Jadin O'Brien spent years pursuing her Olympic dream before her journey took a completely different direction. In this episode of Passion Projects, we talk about trusting the unknown, embracing change, and why the biggest opportunities often come when you're willing to take a chance. If you're navigating a career change, chasing a dream, or wondering what's next, this conversation is for you. Watch the full episode and let me know: When has saying "yes" changed your life?

2. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Canadian Sports Broadcasting Legend Rod Black | The Stories Behind the Mic

   What does it take to stay relevant in sports broadcasting for more than 40 years? Rod Black (https://www.instagram.com/rodblacktv/) opens up about his early obsession with sports, the iconic moments he's witnessed firsthand, life after TSN and CTV, and the mindset that has kept him behind the mic. Plus, his advice for aspiring broadcasters and his thoughts on the growing role of AI in sports media.

3. 

   8 May 2026

   From Athlete to Storyteller: Inside the Rise of Women’s Basketball with Jordan Robinson

   Women’s basketball is having a moment, but the history behind it tells the full story. Jordan Robinson, a women’s basketball journalist and podcast host, joins Passion Projects to talk about her journey from athlete to storyteller and how researching the game changed her perspective. What started as a goal to write a book without knowing what it would be became Court Queens, offering deeper context and untold stories behind the rise of the WNBA. Follow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who would love it.

Who has been a guest on Passion Projects with Payal

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Karla Cobreiro
• Kristen Ledlow
• Dr Latoya Evans
• Bertha Hurtado
• Tara McAndrew

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

87,986

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

13 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

6

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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