Best Anand Dattani Podcasts (2025)

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How Do Cultural Values Shape (and Sometimes Sabotage) Success? w/ John Wang 1:04:14

6d ago1:04:14

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Ever felt like you're living two lives? One shaped by the culture you were born into, and the other by the world you're trying to thrive in? I sit down with John Wang, speaker, entrepreneur and the creator of Big Asian Energy, to explore the silent tension of bicultural identity, especially for Asian and Asian-American communities. We discuss: - Th…

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Is creativity being suppressed by the very communities that raised us? w/ Ketna Patel 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Why do so many of of us never reach our creative potential? In this episode, I sit down with Ketna Patel, a British-Kenyan-Indian mixed media pop artist, to talk about the cultural, societal, and generational barriers to self-expression—and how to break free from them. We explore: • The downside of coming from a culture with a strong community when…

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Highlight 17: Why Your Loved Ones Might Not Always Be Supportive Of Your Dreams 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Your breakthrough might be someone else's breakdown. In this clip, Amardeep, founder of The BAE HQ, and I discuss why the people closest to you often provide the least support for your ambitions. The truth? Your commitment exposes their compromise. We explore the psychological minefield of outgrowing your circle, why family resistance is actually c…

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Feeling Lost, Letting Go of Expectations & Learning to Live on Your Own Terms | Amardeep Parmar 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Are fear, regret, and other's expectations keeping you stuck? How much of your life is shaped by what others want you to do, rather than what you'd love to do? In this episode, I get Amardeep Parmar, co-founder of one of the fastest growing community of entrepreneurs, to dive into the struggle of breaking free from external expectations, especially…

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Highlight 16: Why Finding Your Passion Feels Lonely & How to Know If It’s Worth Pursuing 8:04

5M ago8:04

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Finding your passion can feel like a lonely journey, especially when you’re trying to figure out if it’s worth turning into your purpose. In this highlight, we explore why pursuing your passion often isolates you from others, how to navigate that “lonely chapter,” and the key questions to ask yourself to determine if it’s truly worth the hustle. We…

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Reframing Your ’Disadvantages’ & How to Balance Hustle and Stress While Following Your Passion 1:07:31

6M ago1:07:31

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What does it really mean when people say 'find what your passionate about'? How do you find it if you don't even know what that looks like? In this episode, we sit down with Francis, an inspiring creative whose journey from Angola to the UK is filled with powerful lessons on resilience, risk, and redefining success. Together, we explore: How to ref…

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From Iron Curtain to Bond Girl: How Optimism & Resilience Powered My Success | Anika Pavel 59:55

7M ago59:55

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We sit down with the remarkable Anika Pavel, an English-Czechoslovakian actress, model, and author known for her role in The Spy Who Loved Me alongside Roger Moore. Anika takes us through her extraordinary life journey - from her childhood behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia to becoming an international model and actress in London’s mod scene…

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Highlight 15: Why We See Ourselves Worse Than Others Do 2:45

7M ago2:45

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We often see ourselves more negatively than others do. This phenomenon, known as the "Liking Gap," shows how we consistently underestimate how much others like us. We’re harder on ourselves, and that can impact everything from our confidence to our relationships. In this episode, I sit down with Summy Yeung, cultural intelligence expert, to explore…

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Why Our Culture Influences Our Confidence & How To Build Multicultural Relationships 1:02:53

9M ago1:02:53

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I sat with Life & Career Transition Coach, Summie Yeung, to explore the evolving challenges faced by immigrants and the critical role of cultural intelligence in today's world. 🔍 Why Listen? Whether you’re an immigrant, a leader in a multicultural workplace, or simply curious about how culture shapes confidence and success, this episode offers acti…

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”90% are not engaged with their work”, Why Passion Can’t Protect You From Burnout & How to Stop Chasing Success and Start Living 57:36

9M ago57:36

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In this thought-provoking episode, the founders of Thrivall dive deep into some of today’s most critical conversations around workplace engagement, mental health, burnout, and wellbeing. We also explore the influence of society’s perception of ADHD is evolving and why it’s crucial to shift the narrative. 🔍 Why Listen? If you’re looking to understan…

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A Near Death Experience, Being Held At Gunpoint & How To Not Become A Victim Of Your Circumstances 1:11:10

10M ago1:11:10

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Nuakai Aru is a dual-heritage Jamaican-British award-winning film director and author focused on human history and wellbeing, with three decades in martial arts and a lifelong quest for self-knowledge. Through his classes, films, art, and writings, he imparts his accumulated knowledge and wisdom. "Amidst a global landscape of turbulence and perpetu…

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How Intercultural Awareness Can Help You Thrive in Your Career, Life, & In A New Country 56:43

10M ago56:43

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Kathy Borys Siddiqui, is an undeniable expert in understanding of culture and cultural differences. As the founder of Active Action, she’s focused on helping people and companies to understand the international landscape they now find themselves in so that they can build better relationships, attract better talent and provide the tools to bridge th…

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Highlight 14: Why do some immigrants fail to assimilate in a new country? | Liu Liu 4:45

12M ago4:45

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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We discuss his t…

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The Truth About Cross-Cultural Relationships, Biases & Building Your Life In A New Country | Liu Liu 1:12:39

1y ago1:12:39

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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). We discuss his t…

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Losing My Father, My ADHD, Quitting Engineering TWICE & Making Good On My Big Promise | Navjot Sawhney 50:30

1y ago50:30

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"We’re not just making a manual washing machine, we’re trying to reduce the burden of hand washing clothes for women a girls around the world." Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Z7Qlx-mmCk WHO IS NAVJOT SAWHNEY: - The humanitarian engineer who co-founded The Washing Machine Project, a social enterprise dedicated to designing and …

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”Mental Health Was Never Talked About At Home”, ”50% Drop Off Within 3 Therapy Sessions” & How We Can Drop the Immigrant Kid ’Guilt’ | Founder of Tala... 57:29

1y ago57:29

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"I think it's never too late to cut that generational trauma, to whatever extent we have it, we need to learn to heal and cut that for the next generation" - Sonia Kaurah Who is Sonia? Australia born with Malaysian-Indian roots. Founder of Tala Thrive - a mental health platform that matches you to therapists and coaches who understand your culture,…

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Challenging My English Italian Identity & Why It’s Make or Break for Climate Strategy | 51toCarbonZero Founder 57:50

1y ago57:50

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“I had to embrace my identity, and try to define it. And it’s been a journey of acceptance, in a way. And it’s a never ending piece - to say that I finally got to a realisation that my identity is myself.” About Richard Davis: - Co-Founder & CEO of 51toCarbonZero, a platform designed to help media, marketing and advertising companies create account…

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Highlight 13: Is Our Sense of Community & Culture As Strong As It Used To Be? (w. Zamiha Desai) 4:39

1y ago4:39

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"Actually being Asian is very cool, and we forget how cool it is" In this podcast clip, we discuss what 'community' means to Zamiha, how the sense of community and culture has evolved since the time she was growing up, and whether the importance of community played a role in her creating RecommendAsian. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be…

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Zamiha Desai on: (Re)Discovering My Culture, Feeling Stuck, Perfectionism & Dealing with Negativity 1:08:23

1y ago1:08:23

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"everybody changes, positively or negatively throughout their lives... but how much do you change as a person versus how much does their perception of you change?" About Zamiha: > Founder of RecommendAsian, initially a South Asian Women's group on Facebook that now serves over 150,000 individuals > Founded Business Live UK Ltd - specialised in orga…

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The Good and Bad of Coming From A Frugal Culture & How To Live Without Regret w/ Anand Mistry 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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"life is temporary, it's short, time's running out - even though there might be scepticism about what you're doing, just do it" In Part 1 we focused what Anand Mistry took from his family backstory and upbringing that inspired him along the journey to creating ProjectChakra and what he learnt from his first visit to India. We also got to understand…

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ProjectCHAKRA Founder: ”My struggles were nothing compared to what they were going through on a daily basis” (Part 1) 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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"I was working alongside some incredible leaders; as an opportunity to work in an environment like that, the learning and growth didn't even compare"" Anand Mistry is dynamo who is making great strides in inspiring young people and the creative possibilities that otherwise wouldn't have been available to them. He is co-founder of ProjectChakra, whi…

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Highlight 12: Understanding This About Yourself Can Increase Your Chance of Success 1:32

1+ y ago1:32

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"Success is Proportional to the Amount of Pain and Work You Can Tolerate" Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NeoJodEn02c Follow for Weekly highight clips from the Roots to Routes podcast 📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworld TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcast LINKEDIN: htt…

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Feeling Lost, Quitting Finance & How To Find What You Love To Do | Laurie Wang 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

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'that was the turning point.. really thinking where do I want to be in 10-20 years time, and do I want to be in this position' ABOUT THE GUEST America-born Chinese award-winning digitual marketing consultant, Laurie Wang, joins R2R where we discuss everything from her mixed American-Chinese upbringing, comparing Chinese culture vs. the West, and ju…

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Highlight 11: The Lonely Side of Self-Improvement | Anand Dattani 1:38

1+ y ago1:38

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This is something I've heard @ChrisWillx refer to as the 'lonely transition period' When you're focused on bettering yourself, you might find yourself cutting off relationships and habits that don't align or hinder that journey of self-development and personal growth. If no one else around is trying to change in the same way, it's easy to feel isol…

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Founder of Foodlama: “I Left Nigeria With A Week And A Half’s Notice” 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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"you can't change the world without being lonely, so get comfortable with it" About the Guest Damilare Ogunleye (pictured on the left) is the co-founder and CEO of FoodLama, a trusted shopping assistant that makes your online grocery shopping easier to find the perfect food products that meet your household’s exact dietary requirements or preferenc…

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Highlight 10: Overcoming ’Brutal’ Negative Feedback & Imposter Syndrome As A Young Founder 2:53

1+ y ago2:53

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I was told "I can't see anything in these cofounders that make the right people to start this business" [Varun Bhanot] In this highlight, I share the phenomena of 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' and the various negative effects, some more severe than others, that this has on not only Young Founders, but anyone from a certain gender, background or level of ex…

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Technology Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: My Personal Health Transformation, Leaving My Law Career & Becoming My Own Boss 1:02:16

1+ y ago1:02:16

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favourite quote "when I first started out, I thought I was building a startup, and I actually realised the startup was building me" Inspired by his own personal experiences, Varun Bhanot co-founded MAGIC – an intelligent home gym that helps users to get fit. He took a Start Up Loan from Virgin StartUp to make his idea a reality. We caught up with V…

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The Power of Personal History, Impactful Storytelling & How the Media Shapes Us (w/Lucy Fulford) 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

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Award Winning Journalist & Author of 'The Exiled', Lucy Fulford, has seen her work published in the Guardian, Sunday Times, CNN and The Humanitarian to name a few. In this episode, she shares insights into personal history, exploring her mixed identity and the path to embracing her heritage. She also lays bare her experiences as a female from a mul…

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Highlight 9: Learning from Dragon’s Den & The 1 Key Takeaway For Ocushield Founder, Dhruvin Patel 2:50

1+ y ago2:50

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The founder of Ocushield shares his honest story of the before, during and after of being on Dragon's Den - and the one key lesson he took from the experience. ▶️ FOR FULL EPISODE: YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lPDT6xC63yE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12nfoRcbEHJ7QrSNGIZ9ix?si=Tj3V6fFVSL-0XP6Ml4IO-Q APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/pod…

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Founder of Ocusheild: Avoiding Gangs, Dragon’s Den, Taking QUICK Risks & Building To Improve 10 MILLION Eyes Globally 53:31

1+ y ago53:31

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"I always thought, they workd so hard I just want to be able to give back to them" If you’re someone who’s inspired by the story of a visionary, but someone who was simply just motivated by his own curiosity in a field that he loves and want to understand what the type of mindset that can get you there. Then this is one for you. We discuss: The fam…

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Highlight 8: How Fitness Will Play A Vital Role In Your Mental Health 3:26

1+ y ago3:26

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Founder of one of the fastest growing online fitness platforms shares his view on the important role of fitness in the future of people's mental health. 🎧FULL EPISODE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0S1ztrLfWDmvEdNEKtJvjB?si=_yWMvcshSf2AaoO84kYXZA APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/how-my-peruvian-roots-and-my-obsession-to-overc…

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Highlight 7: How To Deal With Your Inner Critic vs. Your Inner Guide 5:08

1+ y ago5:08

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"...we all have that critic inside us, and it's all about creating a healthier relationship with it" (Simon Alexander Ong) 🎧LISTEN FOR FREE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hyQM3omGoqugQFQkPS7cW APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simon-alexander-ong-overcoming-3-major-setbacks-ways/id1548231634?i=1000628365358 YOUTUBE: https://w…

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How My Peruvian Roots And My Obsession to Overcome Obesity Helped Revolutionise the Online Fitness Industry 59:34

1+ y ago59:34

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"ego is a thing you're going to have to dismantle. If you don't care that you're going to look like an idiot, or not get things right, it's almost like a superpower" If you’re someone who’s inspired by a story of resilience, and what some people are ready to sacrifice and put on the line for something they really believe can positively change the w…

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Shorts 6: How You Can Get Started On Finding What Your Purpose Is 3:18

1+ y ago3:18

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"...we end up complaining about the fact we have no time, yet we waste the time we have" (Simon Alexander Ong) 🎧 FULL EPISODE SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hyQM3omGoqugQFQkPS7cW APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simon-alexander-ong-overcoming-3-major-setbacks-ways/id1548231634?i=1000628365358 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com…

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Simon Alexander Ong: Overcoming 3 Major Setbacks & Ways to Improve Energy Levels to Avoid Burnout 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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Simon Alexander Ong: he’s an international keynote speaker, award winning coach, and the author of the, Energize: Make the most of every moment, which was the winner of the 2023 Business Book Award for Wellness and Wellbeing. Your energy is everything: it’s not only what gets you out of bed in the morning but it’s also the fuel that drives your suc…

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Roots to Routes Pod (R2RPod): Behind The Rebrand 3:08

1+ y ago3:08

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If you've listened to the show or are excited of what's to come - I'd love if you could leave a rating and review on the platform you use. This goes an incredibly long way to getting these conversations in the eyes (and ears) of more people who are looking for this kind of content. The bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get. SUMMARY OF THE…

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From Kenya to London: A Journey to Empathy-Led, Impactful Entrepreneurship (w/ Nimisha Brahmbhatt) 1:01:11

1+ y ago1:01:11

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BAME’s Woman of Excellence Nimisha is an "award-winning strategic advisor, a serial sustainable entrepreneur and the founder of Quantum Global Consultants. She is a passionate advocate and activist for positive social and environmental change." Nimisha has developed a deep understanding of how organizations can work together to create meaningful im…

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Shorts 5: Are specific cultures more environmentally friendly than others? - Ketan Dattani 3:27

2y ago3:27

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Has there been a cultural influence to our environmental awareness and what does the future hold for environmental care? In this week's podcast shorts, Ketan gives his perspective on whether certain cultures are raised on values or a belief system that makes them more enviormentally conscience and more caring to the world around us. Ketan Dattani, …

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From Hardship to Impact: CEO of Buckingham Futures’ Visionary Approach to Environment Impact 55:33

2y ago55:33

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From Hardship to Impact: Nature's Trailblazer, Ketan Dattani, Shares How His Roots & Upbringing Shaped His Eco-Revolution ** Follow the YouTube page for access to shorter video clips of the conversation not found in the audio podcast version ** About the Episode Ketan Dattani, a trailblazer in the realm of environmental impact, openly shares his ex…

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Embracing Mixed Identites: Laura Lake Adebisi’s Unfiltered Truth 1:19:24

2y ago1:19:24

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EastEnders, True Haunting and Holby City actress FINALLY speaks out. About the Episode Laura Lake Adebisi shares a powerful perspective on her own journey 'beyond black & white'. In this eye-opening episode, the remarkable Laura, an actor and advocate, shares her extraordinary journey of growing up as a mixed race person in both Nigeria and then th…

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Empowering Immunity: Unveiling the Visionary Story of Fighter Shots’ Fearless Founder 54:35

2y ago54:35

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Anna Szymanowska is a founder and CEO who disrupted the herbal supplement industry with Fighter Shots - daily energy shots, with her range including ginger, matcha+ guarana, or charcoal drinks. Anna holds an MBA from London Business School (LBS); her work at Airbus, Microsoft and as a management consultant fostered strong product development and sa…

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Boost Confidence and Overcome Negative Biases by Becoming Visible | The Queen of Being Seen 1:11:24

2y ago1:11:24

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"sometimes the very things we want to hide about ourselves are the things we should put out there" Jenny Kovacs is a Visibility Specialist, but was once labelled by a client as The Queen of Being Seen - and it’s stuck since then. As an award-winning mentor, high impact coach and CEO, she’s regularly appeared on the BBC and speaks on the topic of pr…

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BIMM’s Rising Pop Talent: How Self-Belief & Breaking Free of Toxic Relationships Helped My Music Career | Milena Galasso 58:34

2y ago58:34

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"If you'd asked me this 10 years ago, I'd have said 'next question please" London-based singer-songwriter Milena Galasso makes her own brand of indie pop music that draws influence from her Italian and Serbian heritage. Growing up in a devoutly religious home, Milena always felt the urge to break free and it was music that provided her the creative…

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Season 3 Relaunch - From Roots, to Routes. 2:21

2y ago2:21

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This show boils down to two key words: Heritage Effect. But what does this mean? Each episode welcomes an amazing new guest who has a unique story to tell. We'll explore their family history, their roots and the cultural traditions that have shaped their lives. The journey onwards starts by diving into the stories of the guests previous generations…

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Woman of The Year 2023: How My Violent Childhood Helped Me Coach Elite Athletes & High Performers | Nina Aouilk 1:11:47

2+ y ago1:11:47

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Nina was subject to violence by her family and also marital relationship. She now coaches elite professionals and individuals, while also standing to end honour killings around the globe. In this episode, she shares her story. Warning: this episode contains some very graphic and upsetting talking points. Nina, who was almost the victim of an honour…

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Do You Have What It Takes To Move Abroad? This May Help // Throwback 4 5:26

3y ago5:26

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This could be the valuable insight you need to hear if you want to more confidently understand whether you have the ability to deal with some of the toughest challenges of integrating abroad. Lucas speaks openly about the vital lessons he learned only after he had already moved from the US to the Middle East. The process he speaks about in this sni…

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How To Feel (more) Complete Through The Two Key Journeys of Discovery // Throwback 3 1:54

3y ago1:54

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Taylor Roark, founder of Galliant Trainings is an avid traveller and a taoist at heart. But it hasn't always been that way. In this snippet, Taylor brings to light an extremely valuable life lesson that he gained through his own experiences that many can learn from. Taylor shares the role that his travels have played in his journey of discovery... …

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The 3 Radical Shifts You’ll Embrace to Thrive In a New Country // Throwback 2 4:54

3y ago4:54

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In this weeks ThursdayThrowback, I relive asking AmyK why she chose Shanghai, China (a place I've lived in myself), and what it made it life changing for her. Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Anand Dattani

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Why You Need Change How You Feel About Yourself To Become More Genuine // Throwback 1 3:04

3y ago3:04

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Throwback Thursday - each week youu'll get the chance to relive some of the highlights from Season 2 and 3 of the podcast. The aim is to provide you quick snippets of valuable and practical content to listen to on-the-go. AmyK discusses the importance of changing yourself and 'cleaning up your internal mess' before you can truly be happy for others…

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CEO of Eden Global Capital: Discover The World & Find Opportunity By Enabling Others 1:06:01

3+ y ago1:06:01

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Michael Beda was born and raised in America and had a self-proclaimed "very American mindset".. until he went to China to watch the Olympics and discovered a world of possibility beyond the confines of a single country. He studied abroad in Beijing & Shanghai and moved to China in 2014 where he was a founding member of a Chinese credit underwriting…

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