The Mindful Creator: Recent Episodes
Dipesh Virji
A podcast dedicated to inspiring anyone listening to take an action you wouldn't have done otherwise.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Matt Swain - Matt is the Founder of Triangle, a brand building marketing agency specific to 7/8 figure businesses. Before starting Triangle, Matt has worked with the likes of KPMG and directly with Steven Bartlett on the Diary of a CEO team.
On top of working with businesses through Triangle, Matt is the Founder of Social Club which is a social media community that looks after 328 million followers collectively and he now works with LinkedIn on their creator management programme to bring new features to LinkedIn. He’s also an international speaker and the author of the self-discovery book, Breaking Free.
We discuss how Matt built his business, what it was like to work with Steven Bartlett, and the philosophical approach to chasing progress instead of happiness.
In this episode, I’m speaking with James and John Makanjuola - owners of Maka Group Services - a cleaning company that has gone viral on social media.
James and John are 23 year old twin brothers that have grown up through incredibly challenging circumstances and yet with their positivity, energy and outlook on life, they have managed to create a successful business and a huge social media profile. This episode is humbling and inspiring as we discuss their struggles and how they built their cleaning company to where it is today.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Shaz Ahmed - Shaz is a Mortgage Broker and Director of a multiple 6 figure business in the property industry called Elan Property Finance.
Shaz has been featured on BBC Radio and Your Property Network Magazine. He is also the host of his own podcast, “Where’s Shaz”, where he talks about all things property, finance and business.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Joel Stone - Joel is the Founder of a successful Digital Marketing Agency called CodeBreak. He is also the author of a best-selling book called Stay Hungry that teaches business owners how to create marketing that sells. He also hosts a podcast under the same brand.
We discuss how Joel went from being a Freelance Graphic Designer to a Trainee Accountant to a Founder of a successful business. We also talk about his difficult upbringing and the impact it has had on his mindset throughout his life.
Niki has created a successful e-commerce business driven with a mission to empower women through her jewellery and homeware products under the brand, Nikita By Niki.She has grown the business over the last 8 years, starting off from her bedroom to now being in a warehouse with a team. We discuss how she got started with the business and the ups and downs of being a business owner managing multiple things at the same time.We also talk about life as a female entrepreneur and how the need to break out of others expectations is imperative for her peace of mind and business success.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Tej Singh - Tej went from working as a recruitment business owner to buying and selling businesses. His most recent acquisition was a cleaning company which has been in operation for over 11 years. Tej also invests in property and has grown a portfolio of 15 properties in just 9 months. He has his own podcast called “Tej Talks: Being Better”, and has also published a book called “Behind The Bricks”.
We talk about his journey in recruitment, property and buying businesses and the failures, struggles and challenges that come with these businesses.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Raj Kotecha - Raj is a global content strategist and brand builder. He has produced and strategized content for the likes of Gary Vee, Jay Shetty, Tony Robbins, and Steven Bartlett. He is an expert at building communities for his clients and has also built an enormous community for himself across Dubai and the UK. Raj is the man behind the Creative Content Agency, a marketing agency designed to help your brand find a voice and home online.
We discuss Raj’s journey, how he got to where he is today, and the advice he has for entrepreneurs and content creators in today’s world. We also talk about how brands and businesses of all sizes can benefit from Raj’s experience through the launch of his new programme, Undeniable Social Proof.
Today I’m speaking with Armand Duka - I had the honour and privilege of filming this episode in the Air Albania Stadium in Tirana, Albania. Armand is a highly successful Albanian businessman, Head of the Albanian Football Federation and Vice President of UEFA. He is known as one of the most successful businessmen in Albania and over the last 30 years has built businesses in areas like Agriculture, Telecoms, Digital TV, Retail and Football. We discuss Armand’s journey in business and football, along with some words of wisdom from his life so far.
A very special thanks to Lori Duka for translating for her Father.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Simon Alexander Ong - Simon is a Keynote Speaker, Life & Business Coach and author of the book Energize. He has spoken on stages around the world including London and Dubai and has worked with huge brand names like Microsoft & Barclays Bank. He has been hosted on podcasts with Ali Abdaal and Mo Gawdat as well as being featured on Sky News as the key person of influence sharing his wisdom on how to live a long and happy life.
We talk about the early stages of Simon’s career and how he pivoted into becoming a speaker, coach and author. We also discuss how your environment and energy can impact your life and how to make the best possible decisions to set yourself up for success.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Neilen Mayani - Neilen went from working a minimum wage job in a warehouse to earning over $2.5million in sales in his Amazon FBA business with no formal degree. He is also now an Amazon FBA coach helping other sellers on Amazon to grow their business.
We discuss how Neilen got started in Amazon FBA and his advice and strategies for product selection and growth. We also talk about his mindset in overcoming struggles with mental health, depression and attempting suicide and what he learnt throughout that difficult period in his life.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Saavan Thethy - Saavan is a magician who has followed his passion and turned it into his full time career. He is a resident magician at a few prestigious places in London and also performs magic at events such as birthdays, weddings and other celebrations.
We talk about how Saavan got started in magic, what it’s like to perform in front of an audience and how he uses his creativity to keep his magic new and fresh.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Rutu Buddhdev - Rutu is the Founder of Amara Property which is a luxury property development company based in London.
Rutu was the first ever guest on the podcast so it was great to have her back on the show. We talk about how she got started in property, what it’s like to manage a team and run a business in its growth phase and how she balances being a Mom and an Entrepreneur.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Anastasia Ttofis - Anastasia is a Lawyer and the CEO of her own firm ILA, which stands for Independent Legal Advice. On top of that, she has a huge passion for wellness and runs her own retreats under her brand called The Busy Buddha.
We talk about her journey from working in corporate law firms to how she made the decision to start her own law firm, as well as what sparked the idea for The Busy Buddha. We also discuss mental health, setting boundaries and the importance of communication and understanding in life and business.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Pali Banwait - Pali is the Founder of Strive Consulting, a company dedicated to helping people from the UK or anywhere else in the world to set up a company in Dubai. We talk about life in Dubai, why he made the move and his journey continuing entrepreneurship in a foreign country.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Shanel Sajid - Shanel is a social media influencer, blogger & entrepreneur. She hosts and takes part in multiple PR events for a variety of products and companies.
She is co-founder of an events based company, The EmpowerWell collective, which is designed to bring transformative experiences on a holistic wellbeing level with some amazing practical exercises and keynote speakers.
We talk about how she began her blogging and influencer career as well as her health journey and life as a mum.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Chanel Ali - Chanel is an entrepreneur who founded Range Homes in London which has recently been acquired. Chanel is a property developer, consultant and also has her own podcast.
Chanel has recently moved from London to Dubai after building a network of people in the property industry. We talk about her life as an entrepreneur between London and Dubai as well as her health journey and lessons she has learned over the years. We also dive into Chanel’s religious beliefs and what life was like being brought up in a culturally taboo society.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Dr Asif Munaf - Asif is an ex NHS doctor and an advocate for men’s mental health. He has appeared on Dragon’s Den and more recently, he was a candidate on The Apprentice UK.
Asif’s mission is to impact the health of millions of people through holistic nutrition, sleep and mindfulness. We talk about his thoughts on healthcare and how his passion for public health has grown over the years.
We also dive into his journey pitching for investment on Dragon’s Den as well as his time on The Apprentice, from the application stages to being in the boardroom.
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In this episode, I’m speaking with Ravi Gore - Ravi is a Property Investor, Mentor and Accredited Property Educator.
He has been actively investing in property for over 13 years and has a growing number of Rent to Rent properties which has also allowed him to add to his own personal portfolio.
Ravi was on the Rent to Rent trend way back before it became a popular strategy. We talk deeper about the multiple different ways a Rent to Rent strategy can be implemented and how you can make money from it.
He’s also a mentor to the younger generation who want to grow and build their own property portfolio and create generational wealth.
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Vikas is a Business Mentor, Mindset Coach and a Neurofit Coach.
He’s helped over 30 businesses in collaboration with Microsoft to grow, scale and succeed.
He’s a specialist in helping companies align to a common vision, build lasting relationships and strong teams unified to create a single outcome towards the companies success.
As an experienced mentor, we talk about the real value of a team, diluting the product or service value you’ve created, why respect is essential, how you can find the best mentors for you and the common mistakes you need to avoid when growing your business.
We also spoke about the need to be mindful and how a few key practices can unlock a state of flow for you.
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Zamiha is the founder and creator of the popular South Asian Facebook groups RecommendAsian and ProfessionalAsian.
We go into details of self-love and respect, all things business, life as a mom and dealing with the loss of her husband who sadly passed in December 2022.
Over the last 7 years she’s managed to grow the member count to over 165,000 combined.
She has also managed to launch multiple successful exhibition events called Hey Gorgeous, giving businesses a platform to showcase their brands and ultimately grow in their sales and following.
This is a good one! Enjoy.
Sean Land is a millionaire property investor, podcast host and all round hustler.
He started his journey in property by working two jobs to save enough money for his first deposit and the property empire started.
After leaving his corporate job and retraining as a builder, Sean saw exponential growth from both a learning and financial perspective.
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Shiv Haria is a seasoned property investor who started his investment journey buying real estate (property) in the north of england where there was amazing opportunity to buy cheap houses.// As he built his own property portfolio and started creating a passive income streram he noticed a huge gap in the market to provide the same opportunity to other investors who were looking to create more wealth for themselves and their families. You can find out more here: https://lifestylepropertypeople.co.uk/Loved this deep conversation with Shiv. We talk about life values, a winning mindset, looking after your health and so much more.// Here’s where you can join a silent meditation retreat in the UK for free: https://uk.dhamma.org/courses-availab...Enjoy the episode and comment below your biggest takeaway.Stay VisionaryDips
Amazing to speak with Shivani over her journey of leaving her corporate job to pursue her passion of having the tough conversations that her podcast, ‘A Millennial Mind’ is built around.
We get into what makes a great mentor, the downside of chasing numbers and what success really looks like.
Tune in and enjoy!
Tulsi is the definition of a powerful human being. She was involved in a life changing plane crash disaster that meant she lost her immediate family and sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 45% of her body and face. Yet after years of bullying that she was subjected to, Tulsi now stands as an amazing figure of resilience who fully and completely accepts herself and has utilised her past as her biggest strength today.
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Great to have Yasmin back on the show - we discuss her lessons from 9 years in business, her deepened connection to spirituality and religion and how it's helped her reignite her passion for her business after a difficult few years since 2021.
Great speaking with Pali as we go through business fundamentals and how to balance life and work 🔥
Sara is the founder of Realm 47, a luxury property development company that's geared towards making waves in the industry. Her love of property is only matched by her thirst for knowledge and personal growth making Sara and her team a powerhouse to admire.
Savoys Properties proves that when you have passion for what you do, you can achieve anything.
"My son saved my life" -Kirsty. From student life and an early pregnancy to smashing the corporate world and making a name for herself in her own business. Kirsty shows us that you have everything you need to become a success.
Speaking with creators of Dirty Vurgerz, Ameer and Madelaine, on their journey of trial and error, persistence and creating one of London's best vegan burgers!
Jayna talks about her journey of losing happiness in her corporate job and taking the plunge to start her own business.
Rosie drops the insights on how she worked the system to be able to fully retire from her 9-5 before hitting 30!
Joshua Bethania balances working a full time job whilst getting known on the comedy scene.
Palvi started Uncomplicated Skincare after being inspired to start something of her own whilst helping out young people at the Princes Trust. We talk about business, asian cultural influences, mental health and so much more.
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From an unfulfilling career in dentistry to finding passion, purpose and excitement in creating their own business. Dr Zahra and Dr Yusuf talk about their experience of starting a facial aesthetics business from scratch, getting through covid and continuing to grow to by word of mouth. We talk about business, balance, meditation and manifestation.
How you define yourself is a reflection of your day to day habits! Deep dive into this episode and find out how you can create lasting habits 🔥
Speaking with Richard Balfour-Lynn: Owner of DeVere Hotels Group, previously Liberty of London and now co-founder of the Balfour Winery at the Hush Heath Estate. Richard has a wealth of knowledge and experience which he kindly set aside the time to discuss. His no-nonsense approach to business and his uncanny ability to spot an opportunity in the market make him a business force to be reckoned with. Tune in and enjoy!
Bounce Bhangra is owned by the bhangra brothers Vikram and Manu Seth. They started their journey 5 years ago and from running classes with 3 students they now have a worldwide student base with regular sold out classes both in person and online. Tune in and listen to their story - their ups and downs and how they navigate the world of running a dance teaching business whilst both holding down full-time jobs.
Jen shares her journey of leaving a secure physiotherapy role within a hospital to create her own clinics across the UAE and USA to help people recover and heal from physical trauma by harnessing the power of healing the mental and emotional elements of a human being.
Jaineel Shah joins me to talk about his journey of losing weight and how he now inspires 1000s of people across the world to take charge of their fitness journey. He is living proof that you don't need meat to get gains and is now celebrating 365 days of training people for FREE online via zoom training sessions. He is launching his own business helping people who follow a vegetarian and vegan diet to achieve their fitness goals!
Yasmin Karimi joins me to talk about her journey from getting accepted into a top Magic Circle Law Firm and leaving the corporate life behind to follow her passion of creating a beauty brand. Yasmin understands what it takes to build a business from scratch, learning from the ground up, building a solid foundation and then using that experience to create a brand that brings empowerment, confidence & happiness to her loyal customer base. Tune in for her insights and inspirational story.
Nishit is a full time analyst at HSBC, but on the side, he runs a wedding photography business. As anyone who has ever been to a wedding would understand, they are stressful, hard work and demand a lot of attention and time. Yet Nishit seems to balance work, the side hustle, being a father and husband and his duty to look after his parents with a level of grace and ease that definitely deserved recognition. Alongside work and running the business and with he support of his wife, he looks after his dad who suffered a stroke a few years back. Nishit's view on life and his vision and goal is inspiring and I hope that everyone listening not only takes away valuable insights, but experiences the level of happiness that Nishit has managed to find, regardless of the circumstances. Tune in. Enjoy. Be Inspired.
Jawad's passion & love of entrepreneurship is only surpassed by his love of helping other people! Starting from ZERO he now has clients worldwide through his agency as well as through his personal mentoring. He firmly believes in the power of the mind and how you must work on your mind first in order to see the changes you wish to experience in the world. Check out the episode where we cover Self-awareness, Discipline, Loving what you do and how to change your state in order to achieve what you want. Tune in & Enjoy
With a huge following on social media, Rahul is an Actor, Influencer, Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Investor who's passion for entertaining people is only surpassed by his drive to spread the message of the importance of financial literacy. Check out the story of how Rahul went from being a member of a dance group to becoming an actor and taking it upon himself to self-educate on understanding the game of money. We cover self-discipline, taking responsibility, self-awareness and why you can't let your feelings decide your actions. Tune in!
Krittika Khandelwal, founder and owner of Soothi talks about her experience of working in Corporate America and what motivated her to start her own business. We discuss the ups and downs of business, why it’s so important to be able to pivot, and what it takes to become successful!
Tune in to this episode to get the insights on Pilpel, the falafel restaurant from humble beginnings to 6 extremely popular locations around Central London. What did it take to make this all happen? What was the road to success for Founder, Uri Dinay? What is the secret sauce behind Pilpel that keeps the staff so happy and enthusiastic every day at work? And find out why there are huge queues outside these amazing restaurants every single lunch time! Listen now for the insights!
Maggie Nuttall was fortunate enough to go on a detox retreat in Thailand 3 years ago that changed the direction of her life! From being made redundant in her corporate role, attending a 30 day detox retreat, turning completely vegan herself AND opening up her very own cafe with no experience within food in the heart of Richmond, south west London! Tune in, listen to her journey and words of advice and get inspired to take action on your dreams & goals!
Dive into this episode with us and listen to Dr Verma talk about mental and physical wellbeing, how structure is crucial to creating results, what it takes to compete as a body builder & how focusing on mindfulness, health and fitness can improve other areas of your life.
In this episode, I talk to Olga about her journey from moving to the UK with her 2 year old son from Latvia after a divorce at the young age of 24 - and how she went on to create a very successful cleaning company in Leeds (northern England), managing her own property portfolio and now running her own coaching business and being asked to speak on stage as a motivational speaker. Everyone can learn something from Olga's journey, drive, determination and passion!
Samuel Dean is taking on companies like Google and Amazon, tune in for the insights on:
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The power of aggregating data and information for consumers
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Learning how Pricesearcher is revolutionising the way in which we shop
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The biggest challenges that you could face as a founder
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Keeping the mindset of a “Day 1” company
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The importance of simplicity in explaining your business idea
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How to use Fear to Fuel you every day
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Being open to Criticism and dropping the Ego
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How you can find Mentors all around you
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Why you should put your money where your mouth is
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AND SO MUCH MORE!!
In this episode I speak to Rutu, founder of Amara Property, who left the rat race at HSBC in London, to follow her dream of becoming a luxury property developer. Learn about her journey, how she got started and some of the experiences she's had (both good and bad). Rutu is a Mum, Wife, Entrepreneur and a real Leader in her field. Enjoy the show!