Dr. Jana Denzel joins us on the sofa this week. A notable candidate from this year’s BBC Apprentice and we are talking about all things around representation, resilience, self-belief, owning your worth and staying true to yourself

As the first Tamil contestant, Jana highlights the importance of representation within the boardroom and his unconventional journey to becoming a dentist. He candidly discusses the highs and lows of his experience on the show, including his reasons for leaving the process and the challenges faced with public perception.

Jana’s story offers powerful lessons on perseverance, authenticity, and making brave, informed decisions.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:33 Jana's Background and Early Life

02:45 Journey to Dentistry

04:39 Applying for The Apprentice

07:11 Life in The Apprentice House

12:27 Challenges and Tasks on The Apprentice

14:24 Controversial Comment and Departure

17:51 Deciding to Leave the Process

18:12 Confrontation in the Boardroom

19:42 Reflecting on the Experience

20:23 The Importance of Self-Belief

28:19 Entrepreneurial Lessons and Advice

30:30 Facing Tough Decisions and Public Perception

35:47 Concluding Thoughts and Final Advice