Beyond The Highlight Reel: Gen Z, Identity & Curry Confessions | Ft. Hamza Islam Ep. 067

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What’s it really like behind Gen Z’s curated online personas?

In this episode, we sit down with Hamza Islam—host of Oh My Curry Goodness—a podcast dedicated to raw, unfiltered Gen Z stories. Born in the U.S. to Bangladeshi immigrant parents, Hamza brings a unique multicultural perspective to storytelling, blending South Asian identity with a deep curiosity about human connection.

From battling social anxiety to embracing vulnerability, Hamza opens up about how podcasting helped him find his voice and create safe spaces for others to do the same. We explore how he turned his discomfort with surface-level social media into a platform for authenticity, introspection, and cultural pride.

Whether you're passionate about Gen Z mental health, cultural identity, or authentic digital storytelling, this episode offers powerful insights into embracing your true self—beyond the highlight reel.

Follow the host and the podcast on Social Media channels below:

• My Thick Accent on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mythickaccent/
• My Thick Accent on Threads - https://www.threads.net/@mythickaccent?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• MyThickAccent.com - https://www.mythickaccent.com/
• Gurasis's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamgurasis/
• Gurasis's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamgurasis/

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To contact Hamza:

• Hamza's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamzasislam?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BgCK5YJtFSAyVGHqwa3Bkkg%3D%3D
• Oh My Curry Goodness Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3BXqybNOCVXS0nfpAxLVFT
• Oh My Curry Goodness IGhttps://www.instagram.com/theomcgpodcast/

Correction Note: In the episode, Hamza mentions that his mom said he speaks Bengali like a white person. He later clarified that it was actually his brother who made that comment. A small mix-up, but we wanted to set the record straight!

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