"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, language and/or religionEx-VC (Antler) and startup mentor and have helped over 200 startups raise their first round of capital, grow or...

“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 accountable transition plans to accelerate their journey to achieve net zero. - 20+ years of executing sustainability & corporate transformation -...

"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/f7TxK6xudak?si=FzijSYZIwyH_odOL 📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworld TIKTOK:...

"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 organizing networking events and providing resources for entrepreneurs > Hosted the "Hey Gorgeous" shopping and lifestyle event showcasing...

"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 what he gained from his time there that made it obvious what path he knew he had to take, and something that life in a corporate career wouldn’t...

"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, which has provided award-winning immersive workshops and experiential learning experiences with the purpose of inspiring action for social impact and...

"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: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani 🙏LEAVE A REVIEW If you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger...

'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 just how she dealt with leaving a stable Finance career to pursuing her passion in Digital Marketing. Her knowledge and understanding of the digital...

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 isolated and eventually even lose motivation. As you adopt these new habits or hobbies, you may drift apart from some friends or family who don't...

"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 preferences.  Damilare has over 12 years marketing experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) sector, most recently as co-founder of an e-commerce...

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 experience who have been subject to it. Varun Bhanot, who was recently awarded 'Technology Entrepreneur of the Year 2023' at the Great British...

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 Varun to find out more... We discuss: How his grandma studied and raised a child from one fromThe family motif to 'Be Your Own Boss'Growing up in a...

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 multi-cultural background in the world of journalism, media and filmmaking. For more about the guest: https://www.lucyfulford.com/ We discuss: The...

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/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634 🙏LEAVE A REVIEW If you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show...

"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 family backstory and how they ended up in Croydon 5:34 Why Indians ended up in East Africa 8:10 Dealing with his dad’s OCD 10:00 Schooling &...

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-overcome/id1548231634?i=1000630134458 YOUTUBE:...

"...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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OaoTCl2F6o&list=PLFwJjyBAJudZXaPPWFFFslFxkJcBQqR2C&index=21 ELSEWHERE: https://shows.acast.com/tjo 📱FOLLOW ON...

"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 world, then this one’s for you. We discuss: (based on 1:38 start) 04:01 Peter’s wild (and different) upbringing 05:06 The influence of his mother’s...

"...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/watch?v=-OaoTCl2F6o&list=PLFwJjyBAJudZXaPPWFFFslFxkJcBQqR2C&index=21 ELSEWHERE: https://shows.acast.com/tjo 📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (&...

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 success and gives you the physical and mental power to achieve your potential. So how can you be your best self if you're always tired, stressed and...

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 REBRAND The podcast was initially named the journey onwards. The aim of the show, which started with with the stories of my dad and his siblings,...

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 impact within societies across the globe and speaks regularly on topics of impact creation and sustainability. In this episode, Nimisha lays bare the...

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, CEO of Buckingham Futures, a environmental health recruitment firm, is focused on raising awareness and closing the gap around the shortage of...

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 extraordinary tale of resilience and triumph. This conversation uncovers the compelling story of how Ketan overcame a challenging upbringing and...