“Mentor someone so one day they can be your boss!”

– Sam Evans, Senior Managing Director at FTI Delta, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom

🎙 Featured two years in a row in the Capacity Power 100 List, Sam isn’t just shaping telecom strategy — he’s shaping people, communities, and careers.

In this new Humans of Telecom episode, we go beyond the polished boardrooms and industry roundtables to meet the rock band member turned marathon runner, the introvert who commands stages, and the father who jams to Taylor Swift with his daughters on weekends.

From the corridors of GSMA to the global influence of the ITW Leaders Forum, Sam takes us through the surprising stops along his journey —

💡 His first brush with media through free CDs and university radio

📺 His TV moment on The Weakest Link

🏛 Breakfast in the staff canteen of the U.S. Supreme Court

🥊 A quick foray into amateur boxing

🧠 And the mentors who helped shape the leader he is today

💬 Honest, reflective, and full of insight — Sam reminds us that passion and people always come before PowerPoint.

🎧 Tune in to this unforgettable episode on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices that move the industry forward and remind us what it means to be human!

“When there’s no space for you — make your own! When there’s no door — build one! Neurodiverse kids don’t need pity — they need opportunity!” – Gisselle Ramirez, Sales Executive at Shred-it, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal.

From the bright aisles of RadioShack to impactful roles at T-Mobile, AT&T, Altice USA, and The Telecom Company, Gisselle has walked the talk in telecom! 📶

But that’s only one side of her incredible story!

In this candid episode, Gisselle shares how her early love for tech and people turned into a career built on human connection and resilience. We unpack her transition from neuroscience labs 🧠 to selling copper lines and wireless bundles, and how she’s now shaping a future in information destruction and cybersecurity. 🛡️

We also dive into her passion project: "Bronx Special Kids" 🌱 — an initiative helping children with disabilities unlock independence through sustainability, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.

Gisselle talks about cosplaying, Caribbean dancing 💃, and the thrill of bungee jumping at the age of 10 years (much to her mom’s horror 😅). But more than anything, she speaks from the heart—about living authentically, creating space for neurodiversity, and building a more inclusive world!

🎧 Tune in to this unforgettable episode on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices that move the industry forward and remind us what it means to be human!

“If I leave this earth tomorrow, I want people to say I was truthful and compassionate!”

– Richard Kwabena Asare, CEO at We2Stars, Ghana, in conversation with Anurag Aggarwal, Founder of Humans of Telecom

Today, we spotlight the story of man who’s lived many lives and stayed true through them all! In this candid episode, Richard shares how a childhood fascination with cars and traffic-lights led to a love for systems and communication! He talks about his time in healthcare and finance, and why telecom was never the plan—but became the passion!

Giving a sneak preview into his future plans, Richard ppens up about building a VoIP app, and what it takes to break into a crowded industry with purpose! He also reflects on how farming grounds him, and why his BMW is his therapy! And, finally, he reminds us that kindness, compassion, and truth are the real legacy!

Richard’s story is equal parts grit, grace, and Ghanaian spirit!

🎧 Tune in to this unforgettable episode on your favorite podcast platform, and follow Humans of Telecom for more extraordinary voices that move the industry forward and remind us what it means to be human!