Relight Your Fire: Recent Episodes
Anita Goyal
Relight Your Fire; to fuel your passions and purpose and rejuvenate your fire for life. While this may sound like a mountain of a task, in reality, it takes a few actions and new ways of thinking compounded over days, weeks and years. In this series, we explore the minds, values and habits of high performing individuals to find what they do to relight their fire. We dive into their stories, how they got to where they are and most importantly, how they’ve stayed motivated, inspired and passionate. I hope you enjoy the podcasts.
To get in touch with Anita about the show or any other queries, you can e-mail: anita@hgf.org.uk
Relight your fire is hosted by Anita Goyal. Anita is the CEO and trustee of The Hemraj Goyal Foundation and the Hallmark Care homes foundation. Also serving as the Vice President of Barnardo’s, Patron of Binti International and an Ambassador of the Alzheimer’s Society. She is an award-winning philanthropist, community champion and author of Voices from Punjab and Voices from Gujarat. Anita’s passion for teaching led her to become a teacher in science and an Assistant Headteacher. She has completed her MA in Special and Inclusive Education in London and is pioneering personal development workshops in schools across the UK. She is passionate about making a difference and believes in doing everything with passion and purpose.
In this episode, I’m joined by Carl Churchill, a serial entrepreneur, tech innovator and co-founder of New Payment Innovation.
Carl started his first business at 15 and has since gone on to lead multiple ventures in telecoms, fintech and now, spirits; most recently launching a new distillery alongside his wife and business partner, Nicole.
We dive into the lessons Carl learned from growing up without wealth, his belief in building brands through passion not just budget, and the importance of working with integrity in fast-moving industries. He also shares his refreshingly honest views on the realities of entrepreneurship, the value of working alongside your life partner, and how giving back has become a core part of his definition of success.
Whether you’re building your first brand, scaling your next business, or thinking about how to balance ambition with purpose; this episode offers invaluable insight from someone who’s been through it all.
To learn more about my work and the show, visit www.anitagoyal.com
For inquiries, email: anita@anitagoyal.com
Thank you for listening and for your continued support.
In this episode, I sat down with someone who is not only a pioneering figure in UK social care but also my husband, Avnish Goyal CBE. As the Chair of Hallmark Care Homes, Avnish has dedicated over two decades to transforming care standards, championing innovation, and leading with purpose.
We explored the journey behind building a multi-award-winning care business, his vision for integrating cutting-edge technology into the sector, and the personal development work that fuels his leadership style. Avnish also shared powerful reflections on his role as Chair of Care England, his philanthropic impact through the Hemraj Goyal Foundation, and his passion for empowering young people through the Spark Programme.
It was a rare opportunity for us to sit down and reflect on the values that shape our work, the importance of service, and what it truly means to create a legacy, both in business and in life.
To learn more about my work and the show, visit www.anitagoyal.com
For inquiries, email: anita@anitagoyal.com
Thank you for watching and for your continued support.
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Neil Strain, one of the world’s most celebrated floral designers and the creative force behind Neil Strain Floral Couture.
Known for his breathtaking, emotive floral installations and signature scent-infused arrangements, Neil has built a luxury brand that graces the homes of royalty, celebrities, and high-profile clients alike.
With flagship boutiques in Mayfair, Belgravia, and Harrods, Neil shares the remarkable journey that took him from Northern Ireland to the pinnacle of global floral design. We dive into the passion and artistry behind his creations, exploring how flowers can be used not just to beautify, but to tell powerful, personal stories that connect with emotion and memory.
During our conversation, Neil reflects on his love for fragrance, elegance, and detail – and how these elements have shaped his philosophy on luxury and self-expression. He also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of perseverance, and the importance of staying grounded in creativity while scaling a business internationally.
Whether you're a lover of floristry, storytelling, or simply the pursuit of beauty, this episode is a masterclass in turning vision into art – and art into legacy.
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In this episode, I sit down with the inspiring Elle Sena, whose life story speaks volumes about resilience, purpose, and the power to overcome adversity. From growing up in Zimbabwe without ever knowing her father, to moving to the UK as a young adult and navigating the complex worlds of business and healthcare, Elle's journey is one of incredible highs and challenging lows.
We explore some of the pivotal moments in Elle’s life, from health scares to personal setbacks, and the determination that carried her through. These experiences, which could have easily broken many, instead served as stepping stones for Elle—helping her redefine success, and more importantly, service. As founder and CEO of Chislehurst Healthcare, Elle brings a unique blend of compassion and luxury to healthcare, all while leading with grace and humility.
Elle’s story is more than just one of personal triumph; it’s a blueprint for navigating life’s inevitable challenges. Whether you’ve faced similar struggles or are looking for a dose of inspiration to push through your own barriers, Elle’s words will leave you thinking about how resilience, purpose, and authenticity shape not only our personal journeys but the impact we leave on others.
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mirela Sula, a true powerhouse in the world of women empowerment. Mirela is the CEO and Founder of Global Woman Magazine and Global Woman Club, where she has been inspiring and supporting women around the globe to achieve their dreams and unlock their full potential. With a background in psychology, counseling, and media, Mirela has dedicated over 20 years to advocating for women's rights and education.
During our conversation, Mirela shares insights from her incredible journey of building a global movement that helps women find their voices, build confidence, and create successful businesses. We explore her passion for media and how it serves as a platform for women to share their stories and gain visibility. Mirela also delves into the transformative power of community and networking, highlighting the importance of creating spaces where both women and men can collaborate and support each other to reach new heights.
We discuss her commitment to fostering resilience and self-awareness, encouraging women to step out of their comfort zones, seize opportunities, and cultivate their personal and professional growth. Mirela's work through initiatives like the Global Woman Summit and the Investors Club demonstrates her dedication to equipping women with the skills and resources needed to thrive in a competitive world.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to embrace your own power and contribute to a more inclusive and balanced future.
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mark Beaumont, the extraordinary long-distance cyclist, broadcaster, and author whose adventures have captivated people around the globe. Mark takes us on a thrilling journey from his beginnings on a small Scottish farm to his incredible achievement of cycling around the world in under 79 days. We'll explore the grit and determination that drove him to not only break records but redefine the boundaries of what we believe is possible.
Mark's adventures are a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of dreams. Beyond his incredible cycling feats, he shares candid insights into his life-altering experiences, including rowing across the Arctic and cycling across Africa. As we delve into Mark's transition from athlete to investor, he opens up about his commitment to creating meaningful change through visionary projects. Join us for an inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to push your own limits and think boldly about the impact you can make.
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com.
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In this episode, I sit down with the esteemed Chef Atul Kochhar, the first Indian chef to receive a Michelin star. We explore his journey from his early days in India, inspired by his mother's cooking, to becoming a celebrated chef in the UK.
He shares how his passion for cooking led him to catering college and prestigious establishments like the Oberoi, the Taj, and Tamarind in Mayfair. We also delve into Atul's media experiences, charitable work, and efforts to champion women chefs.
He discusses his TV appearances, balancing career, personal life, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Atul's wisdom, humility, and dedication to his craft shine through as he shares insights into the culinary world and his ongoing projects.
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In this episode, I chat with Karen Millen OBE, a seasoned entrepreneur and an icon of British fashion, recognised for her significant contributions to the fashion industry.
We delve into topics like resilience in the face of challenges, the changing landscape of philanthropy, and the importance of financial literacy, especially for women.
Karen's candid reflections offer valuable insights into entrepreneurship and personal growth, inspiring listeners to embrace perseverance and take control of their financial futures.
Throughout our conversation, Karen's wisdom shines through as she shares her experiences and lessons learned, providing a wealth of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone navigating life's complexities.
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com.
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About Karen:
From humble beginnings, Karen Millen OBE is an icon of British fashion, recognised for her significant contributions to the fashion industry.
Fresh out of Medway College of Design, Millen started her career in 1981 during a challenging economic period in Britain, eventually co-founding the renowned fashion brand Karen Millen with her partner Kevin Stanford.
Karen Millen's designs gained widespread acclaim and were favoured by numerous celebrities, including Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss, and members of the British Royal Family. In 2004, after parting ways with Kevin Stanford, Karen sold the business but continued to make a mark outside the fashion world through her philanthropic efforts.
Her notable charitable endeavours include funding and establishing a school in South Africa with the charity HopeHIV and co-founding Teens Unite, a support network for young individuals facing life-limiting illnesses like cancer.
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to British fashion, Karen Millen was awarded an OBE in 2007. Beyond her fashion success, she has demonstrated a commitment to education, receiving honorary doctorates and actively participating in student selections at The London Graduate Fashion Week.
In recent years, Karen's passion for interiors led her to establish Home Monger LTD, an online retail brand offering curated homeware products sourced from her global travels. Despite her initial step back from the fashion industry, Karen made a triumphant return in 2023 when Karen Millen was acquired by the Boohoo group. She was invited to create a collection, "The Founder," reflecting her enduring influence and creativity in the ever-evolving fashion landscape and has since gone on to produce further collections for them, most recently her March Collection ‘Evolution’.
https://www.karenmillen.com/womens/edits/the-founder
Karen is the Co-Founder of Teens unite – cancer support (non profit organisation) In 2007, Teens Unite was born after Debbie and Karen vowed to unite these young people and help them to rebuild their lives creating an inclusive family with a fun-loving and determined approach, where the young people can meet others who genuinely understand. Teens Unite is a place empowering young people to embrace every moment and live life to the full.
Teens :) Unite Fighting Cancer | Nobody likes the ‘C’ word’ (teensunite.org)
In this insightful conversation, renowned photographer Sanjay Jogia shares his personal and professional journey, reflecting on how his background in architecture and his spiritual awakening have informed his creative process. From a humble beginning influenced by his father's work at Kodak, followed by transitioning to photography against the backdrop of the economic recession, Sanjay's story is one of pursuing passion and embracing change. He discusses the significance of storytelling through photography, the impact of losing his mother at a young age on his spiritual growth, and his mentorship inspirations. Sanjay also delves into his work with Canon's Young People Program and his future endeavors aimed at using photography for healing, self-celebration, and empowering the next generation. Throughout the conversation, themes of gratitude, spirituality, and the importance of aligning with one's true purpose emerge, highlight Sanjay's belief in the transformative power of creative expression. To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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00:00 Introduction: Sanjay Jogia 00:52 The Journey from Architecture to Photography 02:01 Embracing the Creative Process and Overcoming Industry Challenges 05:38 The Architectural Influence on Photography 07:56 Advice for Aspiring Creatives in a Rapidly Changing World 12:38 The Power of Spirituality in Personal and Professional Growth 13:02 Finding Purpose and Embracing Life's Challenges 23:45 Reconnecting with Spirituality and Intention 27:18 Inspiring the Next Generation 28:41 Empowering Youth Through Photography 30:39 The Personal Journey to Photography 31:47 The Power of Creativity and Spirituality 36:52 Mentors and Inspirations in Life 47:02 The Future of Photography and Personal Development 49:38 Celebrating Portraiture and Healing
54:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Collaborations
In this episode of Relight Your Fire, host Anita Goyal engages in an enlightening and emotional conversation with Sarah Waddington CBE, a seasoned professional in the world of public relations, who shares insights about her personal and professional journey. Sarah discusses her achievements, her work as a non-executive director, and her passion for social mobility and industry innovation. She opens up about her ordeal with online harassment and the impact it had on her life. She also shares her passion for helping underrepresented groups succeed in PR through her project, 'Socially Mobile'. Furthermore, Sarah offers practical advice on finding happiness, setting personal measures of success and reaching out to others for help. The interview also covers her views on the importance of diversity for business innovation and growth. To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Sarah Waddington CBE 00:58 Sarah's Journey in Public Relations and Her Podcasts 01:42 Challenges in the Current Business Landscape 03:07 Sarah's Personal Journey and Achievements 07:42 The Story Behind Sarah's Prestigious Award 10:32 Dealing with Online Harassment 15:18 Sarah's Passion Project: Socially Mobile 18:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Life 23:12 Words of Wisdom and Future Plans 31:37 Connecting with Sarah and Final Thoughts
This special episode explores the remarkable journey of a successful entrepreneur, John Caudwell, and his strong commitment to philanthropy.
This episode is a captivating blend of business acumen, philanthropic endeavors, and the pursuit of creating a lasting impact on the world. I loved deep-diving into John's ambitious goal of creating the world's most prestigious apartment block in Mayfair and the underlying philosophy driving this vision.
Throughout the conversation, the importance of resilience, goal-setting, and the intrinsic value of giving back to society emerge. John also shares insights into maintaining a balance between personal and professional life, emphasizing the significance of concise communication in both business and personal narratives.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
In the episode, Anya Totoc recounts her life-changing experience at the Vision Board Workshop in January 2023. She details the enriching day-long activities with Avnish, Anita and the team, as well as the importance of the preparatory psychological work before creating the vision board. Finally, Anya shares her truly remarkable results, which included... a marriage proposal! Speaking fondly of the unique atmosphere at the workshop, Anya advises interested individuals to make the most of the upcoming Vision Board and Goal-Setting Workshop to be held on 7th January 2024. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:38 Anya's Experience at the Vision Board Workshop 02:01 The Importance of Pre-Workshop Preparation 02:50 The Role of Exercises in the Workshop 03:14 Post-Workshop: The Impact of the Vision Board 03:47 Anya's Personal Success Story 04:28 Advice for Potential Attendees 05:29 Preparation for the Upcoming Workshop
06:06 Closing Remarks and Invitation
In this episode of Relight Your Fire, host Anita Goyal engages in an enlightening and moving conversation with Jo-Ann D'Costa-Manuel OBE, a tireless advocate for autism, and a beacon of inspiration in the areas of leadership, advocacy, and social change. In their enriching conversation, they cover Jo-Ann’s journey of passion and purpose; her initiatives for creating quieter, autism-friendly environments in supermarkets and airports; and her personal experiences as a parent of a child with autism. Also highlighted are her work with Caldwell Children and John Caldwell Foundation, her faith as a guiding force, and her plans for a confidential, upcoming project related to health and wellbeing. Finally, she introduces her online course, 'Autism Parent Empower', aimed at guiding parents of autistic children. To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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01:26 Jo-Ann's Journey to OBE 02:18 Personal Experiences with Autism 03:45 Advocacy for Autism: Supermarket Campaign 05:55 Advocacy for Autism: Air Travel 09:57 Impact of Advocacy and Recognition 11:50 Career Journey and Current Role 18:07 Influence of Faith and Family 22:56 Upcoming Projects and Future Goals 26:48 Advice for Parents with Autistic Children 29:45 Connecting with Jo-Ann and Final Thoughts
This episode welcomes my husband, Avnish Goyal, who shares his ideas about personal development, as well as providing an overview of the upcoming Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop scheduled for 7th January 2024 at the Hotel Sofitel (Heathrow) from 10am to 5pm.
To book your place this years workshop visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vision-board-and-goal-setting-workshop
The workshop focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families in manifesting their personal and collective goals. Avnish recounts the impact of this workshop over the past 11 years, highlighting how attendance increased exponentially with the shift online due to COVID-19, helping to reach a broader range of people.
He emphasises the value of goal setting and vision board creation, citing numerous success stories from past participants, including improved educational achievements and countless fulfilled personal ambitions. The discussion also includes a personal testimony from previous participant, Anya Totok, who credits her engagement in the workshop for achieving her dream of... a marriage proposal!
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:07 Discussing the Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop
01:21 The Impact of COVID on the Workshop's Reach
02:48 The Benefits of Attending the Workshop
03:49 The Power of Vision Boards in Achieving Goals
04:06 The Importance of Goal Setting in Relationships
05:53 Success Stories from Previous Workshop Attendees
06:41 The Role of Vision Boards in Young People's Success
07:55 The Consequences of Not Setting Goals or Making a Vision Board
11:16 Guest Speaker: Anya Totok Shares Her Experience
15:42 Advice for Future Workshop Attendees
18:02 The Importance of Vision Boards in Life Design
19:34 Conclusion and Invitation to the Workshop
This insightful podcast episode features Kieran Goodwin, who has been working in the charity sector for eight years and is the leader of Mind of the Student. This mental health charity aims to provide support to young individuals, imparting them with the necessary tools to combat anxiety and stress, especially during exams. The charity has made efforts to enhance conversation about mental health in both schools and homes. The show also talks about Kieran's personal experiences with anxiety as a student, motivating him to launch such a platform. He shares how his charity has reached almost 20,000 students within a year, primarily across London, Essex, and Kent. The charity's workshop delivery model is described, focusing on the engagement of every student and offering comprehensive mental health-related knowledge. He also shares future plans of collaborating with Place2Be and discusses a special fundraiser dinner for the charity set for the 1st of December in Essex. Find out more about Mind of the Student online here - https://mindofthestudent.org.uk/ To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 00:51 The Journey of Mind of the Student 02:13 Impact and Reach of Mind of the Student 02:38 Workshop Structure and Content 04:52 Improving Workshop Engagement 05:14 The Stress Bucket Analogy 06:15 Proud Moments and Future Plans 06:58 The Role of Team Members 12:05 Personal Experiences and Motivations 14:20 Future Collaborations and Adjustments 15:57 Addressing Mental Health Stigma 20:22 Fundraising Event Announcement
22:07 Closing Remarks and Future Aspirations
There are certain keys to unlocking life that often remain hidden in plain sight. Join me through this empowering conversation with my husband, Avnish Goyal, as we delve into the power of personal development. In this special episode, Avnish shares his journey in the field of personal development, from attending the "Unleash the Power Within" events of Tony Robbins to joining Landmark. He highlights what motivated him to continue his learning journey, his "Wheel of Life" and what lies ahead.
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As we approach a time of reflection and remembrance, it's essential to pause and pay tribute to the stories that have shaped us. Join me through this heartfelt conversation with my husband, Avnish Goyal, as we delve into the power of remembrance of Avnish’s father - Hemraj Goyal.
In this special episode, Avnish shares his profound insights on the importance of remembrance and its impact on our collective well-being. He highlights various unique insights into the history of his family, his father and some of the incredible stories that marked their journey across multiple continents.
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Passion can spring from multiple directions and manifest itself in our careers. In this inspiring episode, Angela shares her fascinating story - and how she's channelled personal grief into professional triumph.
Angela discusses various topics, including: the tragedy providing the foundation to her motivation and drive for improving the care home sector; how she wanted to be an organisational rebel with regards to framework and leadership; and why she values growth and enjoyment within her employment culture.
To find out more about Angela, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-boxall-%F0%9F%92%9A-43654254/
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Changing your habits and working towards a better version of you can be incredibly empowering. In this informative episode, Judy Naake shares her fascinating story - and how she's learned to sculpt her life in positive ways.
Judy discusses various topics, including: the five habits that have made the biggest difference to her day to day life; why compassion is a vital underlying part of who she is and what she believes in; and the story behind how she conquered the business world through St Tropez.
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Tragedy can strike at any time in life and challenge us in ways we never thought possible. In this emotional episode, Dulari Lakhani shares her heartbreaking story - and how she's learning to move on, day by day.
Dulari discusses various topics, including: how she was affected by the death of her young husband only two months before the birth of their child; who she considers the most important source of her strength; and how she is gradually managing to move forward in a variety of different ways.
To find out more about Dulari, go to her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dulari/
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There are various ways to break past limiting beliefs and drive towards heights you never thought possible. In this fascinating episode, Aneurin Brown shares his inspiring story - and how he's learning to empower himself.
Aneurin discusses various topics, including: his remarkable rise through the ranks of Hallmark Care Homes, leading to him being named Managing Director at the tender age of 35; why he wishes he'd explored the care sector sooner; and how he has managed to empower himself and break through his own limiting beliefs.
To find out more about Aneurin, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneurinbrown/
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Leadership is one of the central tenets of any role, and the principles behind leadership can define your public perception. In this educational episode, Martyn Ward (an experienced advisor across multiple industries) shares some excellent and practical advice to aspiring leaders.
Martyn discusses various topics, including: the incredibly effective way of looking at Capacity vs Capability; how a leader's blind spots can be fatal to the outcomes of a business; and why making unpopular decisions can be hard but non-negotiable.
To find out more about Martyn Ward, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyn-ward-0072521/
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Community is at the heart of so much, and keeping track of it is a vital part of life. In this fascinating episode, Selma Day (Editor and Co-Owner of Mayfair Times) shares some intriguing glimpses into the social scene of Mayfair and beyond.
Selma discusses various topics, including: some of the changes she's seen within journalism over the years - and which values have remained true throughout; why launching a literary festival was so important to her; and why travel is such a wonderful way to broaden your horizons.
To find out more about Selma Day, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selma-day-9b506016/
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The concept of legacy and what we leave behind often becomes more powerful at times of loss. In this emotional episode, Avnish Goyal (CBE) shares some of the ways in which the legacy of his late mother has impacted his life.
Avnish discusses various topics, including: sharing some wonderful anecdotes about his mother and some things people remember about her; why we all feel that need to have a positive impact on the world we leave behind; and what we can do to help make the world a better place, how small your starting step may be.
To find out more about Avnish Goyal, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnishgoyal/
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Working out how to turn a dream into reality takes time, skill and planning. In this informative episode, Avnish Goyal (CBE) shares some intriguing insight into why vision boards can be so useful in various ways.
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Avnish discusses various topics, including: the science behind vision boards and why articulating your goals in a visual way can be so powerful; he shares a fascinating story about Walt Disney's brother; and gives us some more information about the forthcoming Vision Board Workshop on 8th January 2023.
To find out more about Avnish Goyal, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnishgoyal/
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
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Thinking outside the box can lead to innovation, especially in the field of science. In this informative episode, Dr Craig Goodfellow (Chief Executive Officer at Aero Truck Ltd) shares some intriguing glimpses into the area of making fuel consumption more efficient.
Craig discusses various topics, including: why electric vehicles could help provide a greener future - depending on the manufacturing process; how transport will likely incorporate a much wider range of efficient fuel types; and what we can all do to make our homes more energy efficient, especially in light of soaring energy prices.
To find out more about Dr Craig Goodfellow, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-goodfellow-78777122/
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Changing careers at a later age in life is becoming more prevalent. In this episode, Vincent Buscemi (Partner and Head of Independent Health and Social Care at Bevan Brittan LLP) shares some helpful insights into how he started training as a lawyer at the age of 28.
Vincent discusses various topics, including: why going back to further education at 28 shouldn't be defined by the label "mature student"; what ultimately drives his passion for health and social care; and how SMART Goals have helped him to achieve so much of what he's set out to do.
To find out more about Vincent Buscemi, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-buscemi/
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Within business, there will always be challenges to face and stand up to. In this wonderful episode, Meera Santoro (Co-Founder & Creative Director at Santoro) shares some fascinating stories about how her company became such a worldwide success story.
Meera discusses various topics, including: how an innate entrepreneurial spirit helped to birth Santoro through a promise and a bank loan; why the Groovy Chick brand opened so many doors into various areas she had little experience with; and why she felt confident enough to be her true 'cheeky' self around King Charles III.
To find out more about Meera Santoro, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meera-santoro-7b9b7a35/
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There are always scientific challenges being faced in laboratories around the world. In this fascinating episode, Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE (Scientist, Author, Broadcaster and Member of the House of Lords) shares some insights into her fight against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's with her company Neuro-Bio.
Baroness Greenfield discusses various topics, including: the current state of scientific research into Alzheimer's and dementia - and the role inter-generational families can play in combating it; why she feels privileged to be a member of the House of Lords and raise crucial issues on an important platform; and why she's so passionate about highlighting the perils of too much screen time for children.
To find out more about Baroness Susan Greenfield CBE, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baroness-susan-greenfield-a96a99172/
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Young people face a challenging employment market, but there are plenty of advisable ways to tackle it. In this informative episode, Anya Chowdhry (Human Resources Graduate) talks about her one year work placement at Hallmark Care Homes.
Anya discusses various topics, including: what she gained from doing a year long placement and how gainful employment taught her countless new skills; why having a life outside work can be crucial to making your CV more attractive to prospective employers; and why a gap year - whether travelling or working - can be so beneficial to university students before they enter the employment arena.
To find out more about Anya Chowdhry, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-chowdhry-61400119a
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To study law is challenging enough, but to learn both UK and American law at a young age is incredibly impressive. In this fascinating episode, Amanda Wright-Kluger (Solicitor, Advocate and Partner at Browne Jacobson LLP) displays her many passions and strengths.
Amanda discusses various topics, including: how she crossed the Atlantic in her twenties to take the Bar in the USA; what having an incredibly successful businesswoman as a mother taught her - and how it influenced her decisions at a key time in life; and why she is such a passionate advocate for Social Care.
To find out more about Amanda Wright-Kluger, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawrightkluger/
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It takes bravery and vision to leave a successful family business and go your own way. Our next guest demonstrates this incredibly well. In this illuminating episode, Dimitrios Hatzis (Entrepreneur, Investor and Advisor) gives many wonderful lessons on entrepreneurship.
Dimitrios discusses various topics, including: how he became a 'serial entrepreneur'; why it's important to fail - and also learn about failure; and why family businesses frequently have very specific issues to deal with.
To find out more about Dimitrios Hatzis, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitrios-hatzis-19249013/
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In the UK, just 28% of professors are female. And once you go up the chain in education this percentage only drops. A stat highlighted to me by my guest, Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Reading, Parveen Yaqoob OBE.
Parveen has recently been awarded an OBE for her services to higher education, but her story comes from adversity that many women may relate to.
From overcoming a common South Asian expectation not to study & get married to facing a male-dominated career Parveen talks me through how she's become who she is today. Her invaluable advice for those who wish to go into higher education, both to teach or study is a must-listen.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
To connect with Parveen, find her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SGgsF4
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We often hear successful people speak about their wins, but this is not the case with Shelina. She focuses on growing from her losses in business.
I'm joined by the Co-Founder of Nana's Kitchen & Hot Sauce, Shelina Mawani.
Alongside her philanthropy, having also founded The Leprosy Project, we speak about how she founded the businesses with her sister, starting from a small restaurant with bare enough seats to be successful to the flourishing business she has today.
Shelina shares advice for women in business, her 3 Cs framework, the moment she realised she wanted to help those with Leprosy and more.
I hope you enjoy the episode!
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It takes resilience and determination to leave a corporate career and strike out on your own. Our next guest demonstrates this incredibly well. In this fascinating episode, Clare Connell (CEO at Connell Consulting) describes the values necessary for setting up a business that can thrive - not just survive.
Clare discusses various topics, including: how she became an 'accidental entrepreneur'; why hard (and smart) work provides the backbone to foundational success; and why there's no point worrying about things that are outside of your control.
To find out more about Clare Connell, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-connell-b31b8a30/
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Cancer isn’t spoken about openly as much as it should be and can often be seen as a taboo subject, especially in ethnic communities. My guest, Anushka Chaudhry is seeking to change that. Debunking the common misconceptions around breast cancer, in this episode, we speak about the risk factors around breast cancer, how those who are affected can seek help and find support and Anushka’s work around supporting communities to talk about cancer.
Anushka currently serves as Associate Medical Director and Integrated Care System Liason Lead for NHS England, Chair of the Aurora Breast Cancer Wellbeing charity, a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Director of Breasthetics.
To connect with Anouskha, find her on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anushka-chaudhry-b35a6a51/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askanushka
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When someone achieves so much at a young age, there is usually an underlying motivation driving them forward through every daily action. Our next guest demonstrates this and, to top it all off, recently received an MBE at the tender age of 33. In this inspirational episode, Pranav Bhanot (Solicitor, Author and Councillor) describes the moments and people that have formed the foundation to his core values.
Pranav discusses various topics, including: what his recent MBE award meant to both himself and his family; what prompted him to launch a platform designed to protect couples getting married; and how he got elected as a Chigwell parish councillor in 2019 (and later chairman of the council).
To find out more about Pranav Bhanot, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranavbhanot/
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One of life's certainties is change - but that is even more so the case within the world of technology. Our next guest shows us how to embrace these shifting technological sands. In this informative episode, Kirstie McMillan (Lead Consultant of the Agile Innovation Hub at KPMG) describes her journey in the tech world and why she's so passionate about spreading the word.
Kirstie talks about various topics, including: how to develop communications between multiple generations and make it easier to access them; why engineering has proven to be such a useful tool throughout her career; and what drew her towards charity work, specifically concerning the older generations.
To find out more about Kirstie McMillan, go to her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksyres/
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In this episode, I’m joined by Najma Khalid MBE, Founder & Director of Women's CHAI Project.
Based in Oldham, the Women’s Chai Project’s aim is to empower women to function at maximum levels as mothers and females. A quick search will tell you that the idea came to Najma over a cup of chai with a friend, but in this episode, we dive deeper into how the project even came to fruition from the adversity that Najma has experienced.
Find Najma on Twitter: https://bit.ly/najmakhalid
Find out more about the Chai Project and how to get involved: https://bit.ly/3Aq67GK
& you can find out more about Khushi 2022 here: https://bit.ly/Khushi2022
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Living a varied and fearless life isn't easy, but as long as you have a genuine passion and the will to keep going, anything is possible. Our next guest proves this in many different ways. In this compelling episode, Paul Sagoo (Founder of The Asian Awards and CEO of Lemon Group International) describes his journey from being bullied at school to recently being awarded an OBE.
Paul talks about various topics, including: how he was inspired to start The Asian Awards after going to another awards ceremony; the two things he consistently does to make sure events provide a suitable "Wow Factor" for guests; and why he believes so strongly in learning from verified sources - instead of social media.
To find out more about Paul Sagoo, go to his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsagoo/
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In the UK, 209,600 will develop dementia this year, that’s one every three minutes, and 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia or severe memory problems.
I am joined by April Dobson, Head of Dementia at Hallmark Care Homes to discuss this important topic. April and I discussed the rise of awareness for sufferers of Dementia since the 80s when it was often disregarded as ‘just getting older'. April also gives us an insight into initiatives taken by herself and Hallmark Care Homes around what we, as carers and the general public can do to support those with Dementia such as changing our language and innovative new therapies.
To connect with April, visit: https://bit.ly/3N2zAsV
To find out more about Hallmark Care Homes visit: https://bit.ly/3xHag6g
To find out more about the Alzheimer’s Society visit: https://bit.ly/3bfY3h2
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In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by my Husband Avnish. Having just been awarded a CBE for services to Social Care, this episode seemed more than fitting.
As someone who I take so much inspiration from, I’m delighted to take you through Avnish’s journey to receiving such an honourable award. We talk about why and how Avnish got into the business of care homes, his philanthropic journey’s beginnings as well as his personal development journey. All of which have led him to become who he is today.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Find out more about The Hemraj Goyal Foundation: https://bit.ly/aboutHGF
Connect with Avnish: https://bit.ly/AvnishGoyal
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“I don’t think we should value the lives of people who care for the elderly at minimum wage.”
Care workers have been the topic of conversation for several years, amplified by their exemplary work through the pandemic and thereafter. But there’s a key problem in the UK. While the care workers take care of us, who takes care of them?
In this episode I’m joined by Karolina Gerlich, CEO of the Care Workers Charity. Karolina spends her time supporting these essential staff taking care of our older generations, from grants to help financially to mental health incentives.
To find out more about The Care Workers Charity: https://bit.ly/3a4aw71
Or to find out more/ connect with Karolina: https://bit.ly/3MFA7BE
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Kiran Robinson, who has spent the past 30-years in hospitality perfecting the art of service. This episode gives us an insight into the core of what it means to deliver unparalleled service.
We get up close and personal with a notable personality in the hospitality. Kiran tells us stories of how she was influenced by her family and places in the world that she’s been to. Most notably, in this episode, the incredible journey she went through to change the food and service in hospitals and schools.
Find Kiran’s book, Seva: The Art of Hospitality here: https://amzn.to/3yFqzTh
Find out more about Kiran on her website: https://bit.ly/3a4vlPV
I hope you enjoy the episode.
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We don’t need anyone to help us, we need the tools to learn how to help ourselves. This is the ethos that Mindset & Empowerment Coach, Mimi Bland brings to her coaching. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mimi whose goal is to teach the power of the mind by promoting the ability to understand "Love" of thyself and for those around us. To find out more about Mimi & her work, you can visit: https://mimibland.london/
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Being in tune with your body is vital - and being out of sync with your gut can sap the vitality away without you even realising it. Fortunately, there are experts who can help diagnose and repair what can appear untreatable. In this intriguing episode, Elma Reka (Founder & Director of Start In The Gut) describes the ways in which we can repair our body by starting in the gut. Elma talks about various topics, including: how choosing the right foods can help our digestive systems beyond measure; the importance of using reputable and reliable tests to diagnose what the issue may be; and she gives some fascinating insights in the ecology of the gut - and why it can influence the way we feel physically.
To find out more about Elma Reka, go to her website: https://startinthegut.com/
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We all have various awakenings - and many people have recently had one about the state of our beautiful planet. However, not everyone sparks into action and actually does something profound about it. In this informative episode, Amerjit Briah (CEO & Founder at eTHikel Marketplace) describes how she channeled her life-long passion into a new ethical online business.
Amerjit talks about various topics, including: her background as a lawyer within FinTech and how it informed her progress as a new business owner; the importance of giving more ethical options to consumers - whilst ensuring that their business practices are trustworthy; and she advises us on the various changes to our daily lives we can all make to help reduce pollution.
To find out more about Amerjit Briah, go to her website: https://www.ethikel.com/
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There is strength in sisterhood - but finding your 'tribe' can take time, effort and openness. In the end, it can be one of the most powerful forces available to a woman. In this charming episode, Kristine Ochu (Author) describes how she went from single parenthood to writing her wonderful book "Campfire Confessions".
Kristine talks about her eclectic background and how it informed her progress as an author; why near-death experiences can prove so life-affirming - if handled in the right way; and how becoming an author helped her to learn more about loneliness - as well as set up groups to combat it.
To find out more about Kristine Ochu, go to her website: https://kristineochu.com/
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Beliefs can get handed down from generation to generation - but so can trauma. It takes a special spirit to fight against outdated beliefs within a close-knit community. Returning for another episode, Kalbir Bains (Author) follows up from talking about her wonderful book "Not Our Daughter!" to discuss wider societal issues - and what she's been doing to help prevent them.
Kalbir talks about various cases which have had media coverage but still haven't managed to break generational ways of thinking; why she adapted her way of talking to various groups and how the results pleasantly surprised her; and what more can be done to help women in need before it's too late.
To find out more about Kalbir Bains, go to her website: https://www.kalbirbains.com/
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Beliefs can get handed down from generation to generation - but so can trauma. It takes a special spirit to fight against outdated beliefs within a close-knit community. In this heart-wrenching episode, Kalbir Bains (Author) describes how she went from an arranged marriage to writing her wonderful book "Not Our Daughter!". Kalbir talks about discovering and fighting against the various forms of generational trauma she has experienced firsthand; why she felt so compelled to challenge a particular abortion law that needed modernising; and how becoming an author became a reality - despite very little support or belief. To find out more about Kalbir Bains, go to her website: https://www.kalbirbains.com/
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Life will inevitably bring its challenges, and so learning how to prevent stress can be crucial in maintaining happiness - especially in various work situations. In this informative episode, Hansa Pankhania (Coach and Author) describes how she can help coach wellbeing and prevent stress growing within companies. Hansa talks about what prompted her to learn various natural techniques of stress management, and how meeting Deepak Chopra helped spark further ambitions; why certain organisations should steer clear of using the words "employees" or "staff"; and how becoming an author for both adults and children has brought her so much continual joy. To find out more about Hansa Pankhania, go to her website: https://aumconsultancy.co.uk/ To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
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Life as a lawyer can be hard at the best of times, but lasting for three decades is a show of true resolve. In this excellent episode, Sujata Sharma (Legal Advisor at Skanska) describes how she started out as one of the few South Asian women working in the City. Sujata talks about how the importance of diversity and why it is far more than just a box-ticking exercise; how having a forward-thinking and supportive partner provided a strong helping hand for her own career; and the ways in which self-care and exercise have proved invaluable to her mental and physical health. To find out more about Sujata Sharma, go to her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/su-sujata-sharma-5516a010/
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Let's make sure we are driving towards our goals in a vehicle that has "four wheel drive" - one that is able to persist, no matter how rocky the terrain may get. Back once again for another spirited episode, Jermaine Harris (Life Coach, Author and Speaker) discusses many skills that may be helpful for children and corporate workers alike. Jermaine talks about his "four wheel drive" theory of goal-setting and how it can be adapted to any age group; the benefits of meditation and why "counting chimneys" can prove so useful; and the life-changing roles which mentors have played in his own life.
To find out more about Jermaine Harris, go to his website: https://jermaine-harris.com/
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To have a career behind the microphone and in front of the camera spanning decades is no mean feat. In this delightful episode, Sarita Sabharwal (Radio and TV Presenter/Producer) describes how she started out as one of the first South Asian women working in UK radio.
Sarita talks about how she used to put in sixteen hour working days; why steering clear of controversial topics proved to be a wise decision; her memorable and life-affirming charitable endeavours; and highlights some of her favourite Bollywood stars - and what made them so wonderful.
To find out more about Sarita Sabharwal, go to her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarita_sabharwal/
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People are often akin to muscles which must be broken down in order to rebuild and grow even stronger. In this fantastic episode, Jermaine Harris (Life Coach, Author and Speaker) describes how he went from devastating lows to incredible highs - all within 4 short years.
Jermaine talks about how it took a life-threatening car crash and a close call with amputation to wake him up from his errant ways; why he gets so much out of coaching children and how important life skills combined with values can prove to be; and the ways in which he draws inspiration from his own children, who are already setting the world alight.
To find out more about Jermaine Harris, go to his website: https://jermaine-harris.com/
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A wise person once said: "To love is to recognise yourself in another." In this special episode, my husband Avnish Goyal joins me as we use Valentine's Day as a springboard to discuss various aspects of our journey to and through love. Avnish shares a wonderful framework that some may find helpful; we delve into what 'interdependence' is and the theory behind it; discuss the various phases of love and why the first one will inevitably transform; and how relationships that start off with a plan or roadmap usually have a better chance of reaching their destination than those without any.
To find out more about Avnish Goyal, go to his Twitter: https://twitter.com/avnishgoyal
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At the heart of any community lies an often unwritten set of core values, embodying what is so unique and vital about them. In this fantastic episode, Dr Mandeep Rai (Speaker, Journalist and Best-Selling Author) illuminates various parts of her wonderful book, "The Values Compass".
Mandeep talks about how travelling around more than 150 countries helped shape the framework of her book; why her good friends the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra were so supportive in her quest; and how values are a central tenet to so much of our daily lives - and in a variety of different ways.
To find out more about Dr Mandeep Rai, go to her LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/Mandeeprai
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Representation has never been more important, and some are blessed with creating it in an eloquent, artistic and inimitable style. In this wonderful episode, Jaspreet Kaur (Award Winning Poet, Writer and Teacher) illuminates various parts of her forthcoming book.
Jaspreet discusses the significance of naming her book "Brown Girl Like Me"; the importance of not shying away from mental health issues; the challenges - and benefits - of writing during a pandemic; and breaking down the systematic shame attached to periods.
To find out more about Jaspreet Kaur, go to her website: http://www.behindthenetra.com/
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When you step up to the crease with bat in hand, your best chance of hitting a six is having a foundation of training and the confidence of your community behind you. In this smashing episode, Naomi Dattani (Professional Cricketer and Middlesex Women's Captain, Sunrisers, London Spirit) expands upon the ways in which sport can be beneficial to everyone.
Naomi has previously been nominated for the Sports Award in "Asian Women of Achievement Awards (2019)", and she proudly champions South Asian girls to play sport at a professional level as a career.
Here, she discusses a life-changing tour to South Africa, the importance of human movement and how to switch off at the right time to protect one's mental health.
To find out more about Naomi Dattani, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomi.dattani/
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I’m so grateful to have received such support for this, my podcast, my book and the enrichment program that I launched to better the lives of disadvantaged children.
I’ve been reflecting on the past year, the things I’ve achieved and some of the things I’ve learned; the most obvious to me is the LEARN model. Love, Enrich, Appreciate, Relationships and Network. In this episode, I explain how you can look at your own life and goals through the lens of this model; and how I’m applying it to what I’ll be striving to achieve next.
Needless to say, our Vision Board Workshop in January feels like it was just yesterday and a lifetime ago at the same time. As we approach the end of 2021 My Vision board is still hanging on my bedroom wall as a reminder of what I set out to achieve at the start of this year. As we approach January again, I’m really looking forward to revisiting the workshop once more and setting my 2022 vision for myself.
I hope you can join me on the journey also!
(05:50) - What is the LEARN model
(06:42) - Love
(08:30) - Enrich
(15:14) - Appreciate
(18:04) - Relationships
(19:43) - Networks
(27:30) - Can we really learn to be happy and successful?
(28:02) - The Enrichment Programme
A life without purpose is like a ship without a rudder, so living a life filled with purpose means you will always sail in the right direction. In this terrific episode, Dr Kamel Hothi (Speaker, Coach and Advisor to Charities) expands upon the ways in which we can strive to find our purpose.
This can come through a variety of methods, and we explore some of them with her here. She has a particular model called "S.P.A.C.E" and walks us through how it works. We also discuss some of her incredible charitable ventures.
To find out more about Dr Kamel Hothi, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamelhothi/
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What does a Doctor do when faced with a global pandemic, under-representation in the NHS, social and economical issues due to inequality?
In this enlightening conversation with Dr Devina Maru, National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow, I find out all about the challenges that are faced by the NHS. But this is far from where Dr Maru’s reach ends; founder of Health Pioneers Charity, Dr Maru seeks to help a cause close to my own heart - the significant health & education inequalities that exist in communities through empowering young people; her philanthropic mission to change the lives of children.
We explore the whys and how’s behind Devina’s solutions at the highest levels of policy-making and at a personal level, where she’s helped change the lives of hundreds of children.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
To get in touch with Devina, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdevinamaru/
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The darkness can creep up on your life, so finding your light will always be vital! In this illuminating episode Natalie Farrell (Author, Teacher, Radio Host and Podcaster) dives deep into how she helps women to find their femininity and unlock their true potential.
This can come through a variety of ways, and we explore some of them with her here. This episode is also wonderfully emotional, as we both share incredibly personal stories about where we were - and how we got here.
To find out more about Natalie, find her on LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/NatalieFarrell
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
Perfection is the enemy of progress, and fortune favours the brave! In this illuminating episode Saranjit Sangar, CEO of upGrad talks us through how education is changing for the better, breaking down barriers and advancing through technology.
Utilising over 200,000 data points, Saranjit explains how upGrad is redefining and democratising online education - and encouraging more women into STEM. She also tells us how her Personalised Balance Scorecard helped augment her work and family life.
To find out more about Saranjit, find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saranjit-sangar-a2b14419/ Or visit the upGrad website: https://www.upgrad.com
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
Running your family like a business is not as cold hearted as it seems! In this enlightening episode Rita Chowdhry, CEO of Savran Coaching & Consulting talks us through how approaching your family relationships with a similar framework to professional relationships can lead to a stronger family unit.
Utilising tools like DISC profiles, 1-2-1s and goals that are traditionally reserved for the business world, Rita explains how the framework that guide us to better our relationships with our teams and stakeholders can be effective in the household. Not only for avoiding conflict and ‘getting things done’ but to creatively develop children into free-thinkers.
To find out more about Rita, find her on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3tQISjU
Or visit the Savran website: https://www.savran.co.uk/
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
Do you need a mentor or a coach? The difference is significant and many of us seeking help are unaware of the implications of either. So in this episode, I'm joined by Dr Catherine Baudino, Founder of Baudino& Co, life coach and mentor.
We talk about some of the personal struggles that Catherine's faced, advice she has for people looking for a mentor or coach and some of the most common challenges Catherine comes across in her work.
Connect with Dr Catherine Baudino via her website: https://baudino.co/
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
(02:07) - Becoming a mentor and life coach
(02:58) - Coaching vs Mentoring
(05:23) - How to find a good mentor or coach
(09:09) - Losing yourself caring for others
(13:01) - Asking for help
(17:25) - Common challenges high performing people face
In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Business Coach, Dr Morgana McCabe Allan.
Previously an academic, researching Contemporary Archaeology she takes a deep interest in who are now and how we came to be in the culture that we’re in.
We’re told that we’re only as good as our last achievement, that pushing forward is the only way to be more but is to do with our construct of time. In this episode we explore the importance of ‘being in the world’, looking at how our perception is everything; however, we see the world through our own lens and nothing is real in the way that we perceive it.
An off the wall concept on the first time you hear it but the importance that Dr McCabe puts on designing a career and world around yourself and not what culture dictates to you is a refreshing perspective on modern business.
To connect with Dr Morgana McCabe Allan find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AlignedAFPurposefulEntrepreneurs
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
In this episode, I’m joined by Alison Jones, founder of independent publishing company Practical Inspiration Publishing and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast.
The idea of writing a book for many business leaders is a daunting prospect. But as you’ll hear in this episode, it’s significantly easier than many of us think with the right mindset and execution. Alison debunks some of the common misconceptions around what you need to get started, how to work with publishers and how the digital landscape currently lends itself to the book economy.
To find out more about Alison, you can find her podcast on Spotify/iTunes: https://spoti.fi/2X3sccp | https://apple.co/3Ammxg2
Connect with Alison on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/37ufRQI
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
(04:05) - Running a traditional publishing company in 2021.
(06:40) - Challenges when writing a book.
(12:23) - Self-publishing a book.
(15:24) - Working with a publishing partner vs a traditional publishing deal.
(17:22) - Forming good habits.
(20:38) - Integrity.
(21:00) - Being consistent.
(29:15) - Podcasts affecting the publishing economy.
In this episode, I’m with Heeral Shah, Head of UK Debt Structuring, Global Lending Group at Barclays.
Heeral has spent over 2 decades in Banking, and while discussing the incredible success in her career, we dive into some of the challenges that she has faced along the way and what drove her to get through them.
We speak on diversity, equality and inclusion, resilience, being a role model to other women, finding a mentor and some of the inclusivity challenges that she’s overcome in the corporate world.
Heeral talks about how she took inequality and inclusion in her stride, taking on each as a challenge. What is especially interesting is that she didn’t notice it during her early career. But overcame being the only woman and sometimes also the only Asian in the room by building meaningful relationships and working hard to 'have a seat at the table.'
To reach out to Heeral, find her on LinkedIn
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
In this episode, I am joined by Nick Barrett, CEO at The Outward Bound Trust.
Nick’s work at the Outward Bound Trust, like many charities, was transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, his and the charities mission remained the same.
During the episode, we talk about the innovative ways that Nick was able to cut costs and alter the work performed by the charity to continue to meet the needs of children and young adults.
His unique perspectives on the legacy of the charity are worth the listen as he alludes to how a greater purpose can provide clarity in the short term.
To find out more about the Outward Bound Trust or to get involved you can visit: https://www.outwardbound.org.uk/
And to keep up with Nick and his work, find him on LinkedIn.
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all of your support.
In this episode, I’m joined by Empowerment Trainer and Author Tosin Ogunnusi. Not only is Tosin a widely recognised speaker and coach, but he also serves as one of the workshop leaders at the Hemraj Goyal Foundation, where he helps children in Schools find their inner voice.
During the episode, we talk about recognising, controlling and improving your inner voice. Tosin shares some of the experience he has with young people and leaves us with some incredible advice on enjoying the space you’re in.
Find out more about Tosin’s work at: https://mpowerment.co.uk/
Connect with Tosin via his website at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tosinogunnusi/
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all of your support.
(03:50) - Your internal dialogue
(07:33) - Living in the present
(10:57) - Techniques to control your 'self talk'
(18:03) - Cure your Monkey Mind
(23:17) - 7 Dimensions of inner voices
(29:12) - Intuition & jealousy
(34:20) - Working with young people
(34:58) - Enjoy the space you're in
Welcome to Season 2 of the Relight Your Fire Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by speaker & mentor, Harry Singha.
As a part of my work with the Hemraj Goyal Foundation, I have been organising and running workshops in schools to teach children about Leadership & Empowerment.
Harry plays a key part in the workshops when he speaks to children about ‘Finding Your Voice’ and in this episode, we go over some of the things he teaches and coaches; looking specifically at children and students, Harry shares some invaluable advice and we discuss the ideas behind two of his methodologies, REPO & BWF.
To connect with Harry online, visit: www.harrysingha.com
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all of your support.
(01:21) Introduction to Harry Singha
(02:52) Mental health in schools
(05:17) What is Personal Development
(08:41) Mental health for students (in schools)
(09:34) Managing your emotional state
(11:54) BWF Model
(17:01) Tricking your mind into happiness
(20:24) REPO & changing habits
(26:56) How to serve authentically
Welcome to Season 2 of the Relight Your Fire Podcast!
In this first episode back, I am joined by Avnish Goyal and we are talking about Fear. Avnish and I discuss how you must shift your focus away from fear and how to break through it or use it as motivation; especially in the entrepreneurial world.
To find out more about Avnish or to get in contact with him, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnishgoyal
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.
Thank you for listening and for all of your support.
(2:07) How we can move focus away from the fear and onto the action
(2:58) How fear can motivate you or inhibit you
(5:44) Breaking through fear
(8:45) F.E.A.R. False Evidence Appearing Real
(14:01) Managing Fear as an entrepreneur
(19:19) Fear of failing vs the fear of not succeeding
(23:35) Not just for profit
(25:26) Perfectionism is a myth & can sabotage us from what we really want to do
Welcome to the last episode of Season 1. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for listening and share some of the great feedback that you have all left for me.
Season 1 has taught me so much and I owe a special thank you to the incredible guests that have joined me and the team behind Relight Your Fire.
In this episode, stay tuned for some really exciting updates on my work with the Hemraj Goyal Foundation and how you can get involved in changing the lives of children as well as updates on my upcoming book, website and Season 2 updates!
To get in touch with me or the team, visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or email me at anita@anitagoyal.com
I look forward to seeing you in Season 2.
In this third and final episode, I’m with Ajay Gupta and we speak about one of my favourite topics – gratitude. Ajay Gupta is a powerful, dynamic, inspirational speaker with a passion to make a difference in people’s lives as well as serving on the board of 2 charities.
Ajay has some incredible tips on how we can all show more gratitude. He speaks on how he practises being grateful. We talk about some of his experiences, such as feeding the homeless and how these profound acts have changed his view on life. Ajay, once again, leaves us with some incredible lessons and things to think about when it comes to gratitude and giving back.
To find out more about Ajay find him on Instagram.
In this second episode of three, I’m with Ajay Gupta. Ajay Gupta is a powerful, dynamic, inspirational speaker with a passion to make a difference in people’s lives as well as serving on the board of 2 charities.
In this episode, we talk about having an unbreakable mindset. Ajay extrapolates what fear is and how being fearful can hold you back from the things you really want. We look at the beliefs and patterns that you can create, avoiding being comfortable/complacent and building an unbreakable mindset.
To find out more about Ajay: https://www.instagram.com/ajaysgupta/
In this episode, I’m with Ajay Gupta. Ajay Gupta is a powerful, dynamic, inspirational speaker with a passion to make a difference in people’s lives as well as serving on the board of 2 charities.
Ajay has been a Youth Coach and Ambassador for the Anthony Robbins Foundation for over 10 years. Ajay was the #1 Peak Performance Coach and Corporate Speaker with Anthony Robbins for 4 years. Over the years, Ajay has had the privilege of meeting Ex-Presidents and Prime Ministers, travelled and spoken in over 43 countries and 4 continents.
In this episode, we talk about how Ajay became so engrossed in the self-development arena, including his experience walking on hot coal at 9 years old. We go into his own journey as well as some useful advice around creating routine, patterns for happiness and finding ways to energise to stay more present in your day.
Connect with Ajay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajaysgupta/
In this episode I’m with Trishul Vadi, Osteopath, Doctor of Chiropractic, Entrepreneur and Co-Director if AVID Clinic.
Trishul is one of UK’s leading practitioners in drug-free neuro-musculo-skeletal treatment and runs AVID Clinic in South London.
He is one of only three practitioners in the UK qualified in both Osteopathy and Chiropractic, making him one of the world’s leading health care professionals in helping your body naturally heal itself.
Trishul’s expertise is finding how to optimise an individual's health without using drugs or surgery, to help them achieve their life goals.
In the episode we talk about stress management, the importance of having people around you that challenge your believes and your mindset’s impact on healing yourself.
Trishul breaks down the key differences between Osteopathy and Chiropractic, and in doing so leads to sharing why he does what he does & his early experiences with his Grandmother.
We go onto talking about dealing with pain where someone’s ability to heal is reduced, and Trishul shares his incredible tips on how you can help your body heal.
This episode is packed full of knowledge and as one of TikTok's favourite health professionals, Trishul is truly at the top of his game.
To stay in touch with him or to keep up with his journey you can find him @TrishulVadi on all socials and feel free to visit www.trishulvadi.com
In this episode, I’m with Lord Rami Ranger CBE, Chairman and Founder of Sun Mark and Sea, Air and Land Forwarding Ltd; two of Britain's fastest-growing companies. Both of his companies have received prestigious awards from Her Majesty the Queen.
In 2005 Rami was invested with an MBE for his services to British Business and the Asian Community. His continued contribution and achievements in business, community affairs and philanthropy were further recognised when H.M. The Queen elevated his Queen's honour from an MBE to a CBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours List. Rami has also been awarded two honorary doctorates. He was nominated for a life peerage and a seat in the House of Lords in Theresa May's resignation honours. He was created Baron Ranger, of Mayfair in the City of Westminster.
He is a philanthropist at heart supporting many educational initiatives. He is a Patron of Combat Stress, Fellow of The Prince's Trust and he has served on the Prime Ministers Apprenticeship Delivery Board as an Apprenticeship Ambassador for the Food and Drink Industry.
In the episode, Lord Ranger shares with me the story of his humble beginnings, reflecting on the strength and tenacity of his Mother, who against great odds, raised him and his siblings.
The lessons he’s learned from his mother and his own viewpoints are incredible throughout the episode as Rami touches on his political journey, charitable giving, success in business and raising a family.
To connect with Lord Ranger find him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lord-rami-ranger-cbe-frsa-37abb4119/
In this episode, I’m with Leah Chowdhry, CEO & Founder of Pop up, Party and
Play.
At only 28, Leah runs an award-winning business ‘Pop up, Party & Play’ and has raised £175,000 for charities, single handily.
Recently, she has become the first British Asian Woman to swim the English Channel. Dedicating most of her life to helping children, she was named the Woman of the Year and Most Inspirational Young Person in 2019. Most recently, she’s been honoured with The British Citizenship Medal joining an exclusive group of 400 people throughout the UK for her contribution to the community.
In this episode, Leah shares what it’s like to be a CEO at such a young age and what drives her to take on the challenge. Addressing some of the social and cultural stigmas attached to being a young Asian female running a company. Leah shares some of the conversations she’d had to have and how she’s approached them.
Pop up, Play & Party is a revolutionary business that provides childcare in the workplace and naturally, this is a huge weight lifted from working parents. But the true impact is made clear with some of the heart-warming stories that Leah shares from working parents.
One of her incredible achievements is swimming the English Channel for Charity, which took 15 hours. We talk about both the motivation to give to charity, which she has had from a very young age, and the mental and physical resilience of taking on such a challenge. Leah’s mindset, a combination of humbling experiences and incredible hard-work – she goes on to share some incredible tips on success, plus insight on what she has planned next!
To keep up with Leah online you can follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahchowdhry/
And to find out more about Pop up, Party & Play, visit: www.popuppartyandplay.co.uk
In this episode, I’m with Natasha Rattu, Executive Director of Karma Nirvana.
As a society, women’s rights and issues have been especially prevalent in recent times. Natasha, as you’ll hear, speaks on a topic that many of us may acknowledge once we hear the definition; honour-based abuse.
Natasha Rattu is the Executive Director at Karma Nirvana leading the charity towards its strategic vision of ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK. She was Awarded the national Crown Prosecution Scholarship 2010 and, in 2017, She was awarded the Super Achiever Pitman Boss of the Year.
She has developed the national specialist Honour Based Abuse police risk assessment tool and has trained 24 police forces across England and Wales.
She was awarded the Super Achiever Pitman Boss of the Year award in 2017. Natasha is a recognised legal expert in family and criminal proceedings within the field of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Commonly unrecognised, honour based abuse is a new concept to many and Natasha gives an in-depth explanation of what it really is, what stops victims coming forward and some of the assumptions around honour based abuse; leading to the ways that we, as a society, need to address it.
Natasha shares a really impactful story of a lady who was unable to receive adequate care during the lockdown after coming forward, due to a lack of translators. An incredibly powerful example of the type of life that Nataha & Karma Nivarna are trying to change.
We speak on the blocks and barriers for victims, COVID’s effects on Karma Nivarna’s work as well as the change in the number of calls that they’re receiving, especially from children.
Natasha’s leaves us with some incredible insight into the work she does and her goals and aspirations for the next 10 years.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
To connect with Natasha online, find her on LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/2QhcI1e
And learn about Karma Nirvarna click: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/
In this episode, I’m with Natasha Rattu, Executive Director of Karma Nirvana.
Aas a society, women’s rights and issues have been especially prevalent in recent times. Natasha, as you’ll hear, speaks on a topic that many of us may acknowledge once we hear the definition; honour based abuse.
Natasha Rattu is the Executive Director at Karma Nirvana leading the charity towards its strategic vision of ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK. She was Awarded the national Crown Prosecution Scholarship 2010 and, in 2017, She was awarded the Super Achiever Pitman Boss of the Year.
She has developed the national specialist Honour Based Abuse police risk assessment tool and has trained 24 police forces across England and Wales.
Natasha is a recognised legal expert in family and criminal proceedings within the field of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Commonly unrecognised, honour based abuse is a new concept to many and Natasha gives an in-depth explanation of what it really is, what stops victims coming forward and some of the assumptions around honour based abuse; leading to the ways that we, as a society, need to address it.
Natasha shares a really impactful story of a lady who was unable to receive adequate care during the lockdown after coming forward, due to a lack of translators. An incredibly powerful example of the type of life that Natasha & Karma Nivarna are trying to change.
We speak on the blocks and barriers for victims, COVID’s effects on Karma Nivarna’s work as well as the change in the number of calls that they’re receiving, especially from young people.
Natasha leaves us with some incredible insight into the work she does and her goals and aspirations for the next 10 years.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
To connect with Natasha online, find her on LinkedIn here: https://bit.ly/2QhcI1e
And learn about Karma Nirvarna click: https://karmanirvana.org.uk/
In this episode, I’m talking with Jhumar Johnson, Director of the Vice Chancellor's Office at The Open University.
As Director of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office Jhumar’s focus at the University is two-fold, acting as aide, adviser and problem-solver to the Vice-Chancellor to assist with achieving his objectives and responsibilities towards the success of the University; and ensuring alumni, donors and partners are at the heart of the OU family along with our staff and students.
Jhumar was responsible for delivering the University’s first-ever fundraising campaign, raising £60m against a target of £50m and running a year-long integrated celebratory campaign to celebrate the Open University’s 50th anniversary in 2019 across the four UK nations and internationally. She has a background in major gifts consulting and practice in the not-for-profit sector, advising individuals and families on shaping their philanthropy and mentoring and coaching.
Jhumar has a fascinating history, having moved from India to the UK on her own at the relatively tender age of 20. We talk about a variety of topics as she expands upon many of the issues facing people during the pandemic.
In this episode, we also talk about her current mentoring challenge; the ways in which mislabelling for example, "Imposter Syndrome" can lead to a negative spiral; the challenges that women face in the virtual workplace; how to cope with rejection in fundraising; and how to give gracefully through mentoring.
In this special episode, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to celebrate Mother's Day. It's a day which may bring up mixed feelings for many, and we attempt to highlight how best to cut straight to the most important aspects:
- How to show gratitude to our mothers for giving us the greatest gift of all.
- How to avoid the trap between siblings of ranking the love given and received.
- Tips moving forward on how to foster a stable and loving relationship at all generations.
It's an emotional episode but one which hopefully could benefit anyone listening, especially as both myself and Avnish open up about deeply relevant parts of our personal history.
In this episode I’m joined by Mirela Sula, CEO and Founder of Global Woman Magazine and Global Woman Club.
Mirela has worked in media and education for the last 20 years and has a speaking experience from all around the world. Her background is in psychology and counselling, journalism, teaching, coaching, women’s rights, and media training. Mirela is also the organiser of the Global Woman Summit and Global Woman Awards. She has appeared on London Live TV, BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour, Sky TV and has also been featured in the 'Evening Standard' and 'The Guardian' and her last self-help book ‘Don’t Let Your Mind Go’ was a best seller and also published in America and Turkey.
Mirela shares her experiences and motivations behind launching the Global Woman Club from empowering all women to directly impacting those who are in abusive relationships.
She shares what it means to be an ‘empowered woman’ and breaks down the hidden power she believes is inside every woman. She shares with me a wonderful story of a woman who reluctantly took the stage at one of her events and, as a direct result, was offered international speaking opportunities.
We talk about her books, starting from her experiences as a psychologist, becoming too attached to her clients (going as far as to provide financial aid to a woman who’s partner gambled) and the realisation that she could have a greater impact.
As we talk about her truly inspirational story, from coming to London with her children with just 3 months of savings she gives us some incredible advice; perfect for someone who needs help with their vision and for women who are struggling to find who they are.
To find out more about the Global Woman Club you can visit: https://globalwomanclub.com/
And connect with Mirela via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirelasula
In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Lee, Chief Executive of the Alzheimer’s Society.
Kate joined Alzheimer’s Society as their Chief Executive in March 2020. Prior to this role, she was CEO at a children’s cancer charity.
She was previously CEO of Myton Hospice, a large Adult Palliative Care Charity in Coventry and Warwickshire, where she worked with many individuals with dementia and their families. Before that Kate spent 16 years at the British Red Cross leading UK service delivery, before becoming Director of UK and International Strategy and Deputy CEO in 2005.
We talk about the impact of COVID 19 on those with dementia and carers where Kate gives us an insight into the saddening effect of isolation on those with the disease.
Having begun her role at the very start of the pandemic in March 2020, Kate shares some of the challenges that she was immediately faced.
We talk about the initiatives that Kate oversees, tips on keeping the brain active, incorrect assumptions about Alzheimer’s and the stigma in some communities around reaching out for help.
To keep up with Kate Lee, you can follow her on Twitter at @KateLeeCEO
And to find out more about the Alzheimer’s Society, get involved or find some of the tools mentioned in the episode, visit: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
In this episode, I’m with Zamiha Desai, Director of RecommendAsian Ltd.
Zamiha is the founder of The Facebook group RecommendAsian and Professional Asian. Today the group stands at 70,000 people on the ladies RecommendAsian group and 75,000 people on the ProfessionalAsian group.
In 2016 Zamiha was working for the Argos Head Office and living a very ordinary life. A new management structure and subsequent redundancies left her miserable and dreading going to work.
In April of that year Zamiha had started a Facebook group called RecommendAsian - it was 219 of her friends and she had been recommended a sari pleater that she thought was amazing and she wanted to share it with her friends.
Not knowing how to do this, she created a group, Recommend Asian, which quickly grew.
In this episode, we talk about how the group grew, starting as women only. We speak about losing passion and enjoyment in her work and how creating communities allowed her to regain it, the challenges of working from home (even before COVID) and staying productive and learning to charge for her time/business.
Zamiha has some pillars when it comes to building communities online which she shares with me. With a real focus on authenticity which leads us onto the topic of her newer, more humorous group on Facebook which is also quickly gaining traction.
To connect with Zamiha online, find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/zam.des.3
And learn about Recommend Asian and Professional Asian here:
https://www.facebook.com/recommendasian
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalAsian
Nishma Gosrani OBE is a Financial Services Partner at a leading Strategy Consulting Firm, based in London. Her work focuses on human capital transformation, as well as the future of work and culture. She also features in the Financial Times' "Top 35 Future Leaders" list. Nishma has nearly two decades of Big 4 consulting experience across geographies, throughout which she has architected and deployed strategic people initiatives.
In this episode, we discuss diversity, equity and inclusion, the challenges of home-schooling during a pandemic and the ‘need to squeeze productivity out of every minute of the day’. Nishma shares some invaluable tips on not 'burning out', some of the challenges for working mothers and her own career journey.
I hope you enjoy the episode.
To find out more about Nishma or keep up with Nishma, find her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nishmagosrani
The final episode leading up to Valentine’s Day, Avnish and I continue our conversations around creating Intimacy in lockdown. Intimacy is a need, and you can survive without it. But you cannot thrive and become the best version of yourself without intimacy. We talk about creating intimacy and sharing your innermost self, through some simple techniques so that you can express your love and appreciation to avoid hurt and disappointment.
Through this episode, we share our experiences and how we create intimacy. We give advice on how you can apply these tools, gain awareness, take action, and align with your partner in your intimate relationship and accelerate in love.
In this third episode out of four special podcasts, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to discuss how Loving in Lockdown can be improved with your intimate relationship with your partner.
In this episode, we discuss the power of language and how we can communicate honouring and respecting each other to create a relationship to champion each other. If you struggle with this then you may end up in a useless round of arguments leaving you feeling isolated and lonely.
We discuss how we can clarify our language and avoid using neverand alwaysand what stonewalling means. We share some ways to communicate more powerfully to get your needs met especially when you have a complaint! We share the technique of giving a compliment and how to receive a compliment.
We build on resolving conflict and share how we can kiss and make-up.
In the second of four special episodes, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to discuss how ‘Loving in Lockdown’ can be improved in your intimate relationship with your partner. We discuss how couples can forget to bring out the best in each other during this time in lockdown and how our emotional needs can be ignored. We talk about the balance of power and how important it is to maintain the equilibrium for harmony and keeping the relationship on track. We share how cultivating daily habits and working on connecting every day can do more for your health and longevity than working out in a gym! We discuss how repair attempts can help solve the solvable problems to de-escalate the tension and the importance of bounce back to reduce the time to get back to being kind, loving and affectionate.
In this first of four special episodes, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to discuss how Loving in Lockdown can be improved with your intimate relationship with your partner. The lengthy period in lockdown of close contact may have magnified and intensified negativity, conflicts and dissatisfaction in your relationship. We discuss some of the factors that may cause stress, such as money (economic hardship), sex (incompatibilities) and children (homeschooling and how to raise children). We share some simple tips to help start addressing some of the challenges and constructively deal with conflict.
- To be aware of the holes in your love bucket, to repair this and watch how your love bucket overflows.
- Try the love languages quiz by Gary Chapman to give and receive love in a more meaningful way and grow closer than ever before (available online https://www.5lovelanguages.com/).
- Write and share what you are grateful for in your partner, sharing how you appreciate each other.
It all starts with being a detective of your life and how you are responding and reacting to situations. A supportive relationship is more likely to cope more effectively with lockdown and respond sensitively when the other is feeling stressed.
In this episode, I'm joined by Richard Hawkes. Chief Executive of the British Asian Trust since 2015, prior to which he held a range of senior roles in the UK and international not-for-profit sector for more than 25 years and was The Founding CEO of Sense International. In October 2020 Richard was awarded an OBE for his contribution to the charity sector and we talk about how it felt to receive the award.
Richard was formerly Chief Executive of Scope (one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in the UK), International Director of VSO (a UK based international NGO working in 40 countries)
We talk about Richard's upbringing in Wolverhampton, being surrounded by different cultures and discovering the communities that he grew up with.
During the episode, Richard shares a tonne of value, from his approach to networking from an early age, his career journey to getting where he is, the true impact of COVID on South Asia and on the knock-on effects it's had on things like anti-trafficking.
He also shares some really valuable advice for anyone looking to work in the charity sector.
To get in contact with Richard, you can message him via linked in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-hawkes-4710a512/
And to find out more about the British Asian Trust visit: https://www.britishasiantrust.org/
In this episode, I'm joined by Manjit Gill MBE.
Manjit K. Gill, is CEO and founder of the phenomenal charity, Binti International which is registered in the UK.
Binti has a vision to create a world where all women have menstrual dignity.
Manjit has amassed over 20 years of international business expertise and has been involved in 7 startups prior to Binti. It was her role as a volunteer mentor for a young lady in Kenya with the Cherie Blair Foundation that led her to start Binti when she found out that some women do not have access to menstrual products. Her mission is to create a huge, social impact, whilst generating a sustainable organisation. To provide basic menstrual products and education for girls and women across the world. Whilst dispelling stigmas, taboos and smash shame with periods.
In the episode, we speak on how Manjit began her work on Binti and what inspired her to launch the charity. Having spent the majority of her career in Sales and Marketing, she was one day surprised by the fact that 'many women don't have access to periods products'. She shares how this fact moved her to launch Binti. Speaking on what drove her to further the conversation, she reflects on how the definition of periods is still incorrect in places such as the Oxford dictionary.
She shares that 1 in 3 girls through the pandemic have not had access to menstrual products and speaks on her work in the UK to address this problem and how essential products are still inaccessible in a first-world economy like the UK. She shares how we can further educate ourselves on menstruation, and despite having sex education at young ages, how we're unable to still comfortably speak about it.
Manjit has worked closely with women in India to move forward the 'taboo' conversation of periods. She speaks on the shame and sexual stigma that comes along with periods in many communities and how this miseducation leads to the conversation being swept to one side.
We go on to talk about some incredible people that she's come across such as Arunachalam Muruganantham, also known as Pad Man. She shares the impact that this has had.
Manjit goes on to tell me how she has overcome resistance from within her own family; the conversations that she's had to have and how she's approached many of them, including a story of how her own mother was apprehensive of her speaking on the Sikh channel about periods.
With her family, she shares with me how involved her own children are in Binti and raising awareness.
Binti is currently innovating education and helping communities all over the world with menstrual education and Manjit gives us insight into the campaigns that they're pushing. How she's making access to education to those in the developing world easier and initiatives to change the culture and understanding around periods.
Manjit speaks on how she's able to 'keep going', building a sizable charity and how she's 'learned on the job'. She reflects on the learnings she's carried forward from her sales role.
To find out more about Binti you can visit: https://bintiperiod.org/
Keep up with Binti on social here: https://www.instagram.com/binti.period/
In this episode, I'm with entrepreneur Shalini Khemka.
Shalini founded E2Exchange in 2011. Its mission is to help build and foster the future high impact entrepreneurs of the UK by providing one place, under one umbrella organisation, where entrepreneurs come to grow their businesses by connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, sourcing investment, finding NEDs and accessing world-class corporate services.
Prior to establishing E2E Shalini was an Investment Director at LDC the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group and led LDC’s off-market origination network; The LDC Opportunity Club.
Shalini joined LDC from Lloyds Banking Group where she ran the Group’s 'plain vanilla' International Trade Finance business whilst chairing the Lloyds TSB’s Emerging Leaders, programme.
Speaking to Shalini, she speaks on her early career, what drove her to leave her corporate job, seeing the opportunity the internet provided the financial market and the route to becoming an entrepreneur.
We speak on the importance of mentors and what lessons she's learned going into business.
COVID's impact on the live events industry in 2020 was catastrophic. With conferences and live events cancelled at the drop of a hat; e2e's business model had previously relied upon live events for its members to connect. We speak on how Shalini took on the challenge that COVID presented, how the business has pivoted online and the challenges she was faced with early in the pandemic.
Speaking on the pandemic, Shalini expresses her concerns for young entrepreneurs who are unable to build meaningful relationships in the current climate. In 2020, Shalini also worked closely with the Chancellor, consulting on the Government's furlough scheme and she speaks on the challenges she foresaw in the job market and how she helped to shape the scheme to protect more people.
This episode is really valuable for entrepreneurs who are early on in their businesses, Shalini has a tonne of valuable advice alongside being an inspirational role model.
Find out more about e2exchange at https://www.e2exchange.com/
And you can get in touch with Shalini via linked at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e2exchange/
In this episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, Avnish Goyal. Avnish’s desire to make a difference is the fuel that has helped to create many of his achievements. He was raised by parents, Santosh and Hemraj who instilled in him a strong set of values of industry, integrity and ingenuity which have set him in good stead for building one the most respected companies in social care in the UK, Hallmark Care Homes, and won him and his team many awards and accolades.
More recently, he decided to diversify into building and operating retirement villages under the brand of Santhem Residences. The care homes and care villages are being built through the construction arm Savista Developments which he also set up in 2018 to manage the expansion. Avnish’s vision is to transform the social care sector for older people and to make a difference in a world where everyone has the same opportunities irrespective of their gender, class, race or sexual orientation. Avnish is now a recognized speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, personal development and building culture and performance in the workplace.
We talk about where Avnish's drive came from; reflecting on his upbringing and roots, he shares how life in Essex and coming from very little shaped his character. How the influence for the work he does today began at a young age when he began to stand up for himself and leadership of his Mother's unwavering attitude towards education for her children.
Avnish is focused on excellence and he shares his approach towards being the best at something and the key difference between actually being the best and 'trying to be the best'. Much of his early success in property can be attributed to this virtue and how his more recent endeavours are benefitting from this attitude is truly inspiring.
We finally talk about his philanthropy and our relationship, with him, of course, being my husband. Talking on the Vision Board Workshop that we are both currently preparing for, we talk about the inspiration behind these workshops and others like it that we host and hopefully do a good job at convincing anyone listening to join us, for free, on January 10th 2021!
Connect with Avnish on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avnishgoyal/
I'm honoured to be joined by Javed Khan, leading figure in the UK public and voluntary sectors, with thirty-four years’ experience developing a track record of successfully managing change through key high profile leadership roles.
He is currently the Chief Executive of Barnardo's, the UK's largest children’s charity and oversees over 1000 services in local communities, including support for children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent in prison and families struggling to cope. In the episode, we start by talking about what drives Javed to do what he does and how, with all of the responsibilities he has, he avoids overwhelm. Starting as a math's teacher, Javed reflects on what led him to get to the position of CEO that he's in today and how his journey is driven by purpose.
Growing up in the humble backstreets of inner-city Birmingham with hard-working parents who didn't speak English, Javed recalls, as a child, never having a parents evening but always seeing how hard they worked and being surrounded by love being the driving factor in his success. Often found asking himself 'should I have been a Barnardo's child?', Javed gives us a unique personal insight into how his personal experience and self-awareness helps shape his vision for how the charity seeks to help children.
A core part of his work is managing the services of the organisation and this authentic approach gives him a better perspective on how services need to be nuanced towards the 'differed starting points that people come to Barnardo's with'; he gives a great example of the helpline Barnardo's launched 'Boloh', the UK’s first helpline supporting vulnerable Black, Asian and minority ethnic children and families impacted by COVID-19.
Touching further the impacts of COVID, Javed shares the challenges that young people are going through at the moment and the hard work that Barnardo's is doing for them. He personally spends time with the children the charity helps and so when speaking on the topic, Javed has an authentic & grounded view of what challenges the children he's seeking to serve need from him and the charity. Javed stresses the importance of resilience that we must all have in order to get through this unpredictable time. Often found asking himself 'am I doing a good enough job' & how this has been amplified by the pandemic.
As a mother myself, I found Javed's advice on online safety, especially with children from less fortunate backgrounds, eye-opening and further reassurance that at the helm of this incredible charity is an authentic, grounded and forward-thinking leader who is perfect for the job.
Javed's authentic leadership style and drives to see change is clear throughout the episode and the insight he shares for individuals wanting to impact not only the world but themselves is second to none.
Javed’s Twitter: @JavedKhanCEO – https://twitter.com/javedkhanceo
Javed’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/javed-khan-29b98310
In this episode, I'm with award-winning Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach and mum of 3, Lavina Mehta.
Lavina's recently been awarded an MBE for her services to health and fitness during COVID-19. Pre-COVID, she launched a National press campaign to “Get UK Asians Fit!” and during the first two lockdowns in 2020, Lavina harnessed the power of social media, launching a YouTube and Instagram series for seniors; Joined by her 72-year old mother in law they made national TV and radio!
Lavina and I talk about her passion and drive and how she's gotten to where she is today. She explains why she's embarked on this journey and how her 'why' keeps her motivated to keep going, how she seeks to inspire other women to join her journey to 'feel good' and how she uses concepts like 'exercise snacking' for women of all ages to keep them interested in their health. Naturally, with all that she's doing, Lavina lives an extremely busy lifestyle little did I know, this was what inspired exercise snacking and Lavina explains the massive health benefits of something as simple as a 10minute walk after eating to control diseases like diabetes.
Being quite a private person, before launching her Instagram, Lavina's journey onto social media has been met with challenges. And while she's impacted so many people we talk about how it's helped bring her family closer together too. At the height of the lockdown, she was doing workouts daily, Lavina shares the challenges of making this possible, especially combined with family life. She shares with me how she self-motivates to continue serving the community day-after-day and even whilst self-isolating when a family member contracted COVID-19.
Going into the deeper reasons behind what drives Lavina to help the elderly and inspire younger generations to keep fit and active. We touch on her father-in-law's journey, who sadly passed away within 6-months of being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Losing someone she loved as quickly as she did, she reflects on how exercise helped her and her husband through such a challenging time and what others can take away from it. Her journey is very much inspired by those around her and her drive to make the world a better place in whatever way she can. Lavina is so inspirational and I'm delighted to have had this conversation with her. To keep up with her journey, you can find her on Instagram @feelgoodwithlavina.
In this episode, I'm with Powerlifter, Judo black belt, BJJ blue belt, former MMA fighter, Ameesha Bhudia. She now works as a martial arts coach - teaching children to defend themselves, manages a gym and is a personal trainer helping to empower women.
Ameesha tells us all about how her fascination for Judo began and how this led to her competing, being entered into the boy’s category during a tournament in Paris and the struggles she's faced as a female fighter and as an Asian woman.
Also sharing with us what goes through her mind and the mental techniques she uses in the ring and how these are applicable outside the ring.
Going onto Ameesha's inspirational journey into powerlifting we talk about the 'mantra' she lives by taught to her by her mentor and how she uses this to lift extraordinary weights and how this mindset is transferred again in day-to-day living.
She reflects on the learnings she's had as a MMA fighter and how this has helped her to become a better powerlifter, the physical changes that motherhood has brought and her plans for the future.
To keep up with Ameesha's journey you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ameeshab
Sonali has been a regular face on BBC One for fourteen years. She is in her eighth year of hosting the property show Escape to the Country and also presents from many live events, such Trooping the Colour, The Lord Mayor’s Show and The Commonwealth Service, for the channel.
Sonali joined the ITV Tonight reporting team in 2020 and has appeared regularly on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and on BBC Breakfast.
Sonali was part of the presentation teams for Beijing 2008, Delhi 2010, the Cricket World Cup 2011, London 2012, Glasgow 2014 and Wimbledon for BBC Sport.
Sonali was a long-serving presenter of Newsround and has also hosted Crimewatch and National Lottery Live for BBC One.
Sonali is an Ambassador for the British Asian Trust, The Prince’s Trust and Barnardo’s and regularly hosts live audience events.
In this episode, we talk about how she has built her career in TV & some of the A-list personalities she's interviewed. Sonali gives us insight into preparing to interview high-profile people, the 'unofficial agreement' between her and her father while pursuing a not-so-regular career.
She dives into her experiences at the BBC, the skills she's needed and reflects on her attitude going into dangerous situations such as the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake and reporting from Afghanistan.
To connect with Sonali online you can find her here on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonaliShah
And Instagram here: http://instagram.com/sonalishah
Pinky is an author, motivational speaker, food expert, and women's advocate. As well as founding Spice Magic & the Spice Magic Experience, she is the founder and chair of several awards recognising influential women and leaders, including the annual Women of the Future Awards and the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.
In this episode, Pinky shares with us her journey into business and how kindness has shaped it. We talk about the skills a leader can learn from kindness and how we can connect over cooking. We go on to reflect on some of the challenges Pinky has overcome; putting emphasis on being authentic to yourself and not fearing failure. We touch on Pinky's ethos surrounding the 7 Q's to help leaders lead more effectively and she explains what we can do to improve things such as our LQ to become more 'likeable'.
To connect with Pinky online you can find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinkylilani
And find out more about Women of the Future: https://womenofthefuture.co.uk/
Or find out more about Spice Magic here: http://www.spicemagic.com/
In this episode, I'm joined by Shivali Bhammer. A woman of many talents; she's a singer, dancer, actor, writer and public speaker. Juggling a life of creativity and high-performing corporate roles, Shivali has left her mark across 3 continents chasing her passions.
We talk about Shivali's first move to Mumbai with Sony BMG, how she mustered the courage to leave a promising career path in the heart of London to chase her dreams in India, with one of the largest record labels in the world.
Shivali gives us insight into her mindset and the way she views the world, her secrets for success and where she plans on going next.
To connect with Shivali, find her online here:
https://twitter.com/shivaliartist
https://www.facebook.com/shivaliartist/
www.shivali.co.uk