The KAJ Masterclass LIVE

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines the Flydubai incident, the renewed Saudi-Houthi conflict and the wider security environment surrounding Iran and the Gulf. The discussion also considers developments in Ukraine and the wider Asian strategic landscape, asking what these rapidly...

A picture is worth a thousand words, so what happens when you reverse the equation? After four decades as a professional photographer, Kirk Voclain found that writing a novel runs the same craft in mirror image: arrange a thousand words well enough and a picture plants itself in the reader's mind. From a spy thriller born of an airport-security scare to a G-rated ranch romance written on a dar...

What does it mean to bear witness to the darkest corners of humanity — and still find light? That's the question Craig D. Forrest has lived with for more than four decades. An award-winning director and documentary filmmaker, he has covered terrorism, voodoo sacrifices, war zones, and cultic practices across more than 100 countries — and says those encounters have deepened rather than diminish...

Can finding humor in the darkest experiences of our lives change the way we see them? Dave Mowry explores that question through his own experience of severe mental health struggles, homelessness, trauma, and eventually discovering stand-up comedy as an unexpected way to approach those experiences differently. He also makes an important distinction: humor can work alongside professional mental heal...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines the Trump–Xi summit and the evolving U.S.–China relationship, escalating tensions involving Iran and the Gulf, and the wider geopolitical questions emerging from the 81st United Nations General Assembly. With KAJ guiding the conversation, Irina...

What do we carry with us from the people who came before us—and what will we leave behind for those who come after us? For Edward Rahill, the courage of a grandmother who refused to give up became part of his own way of facing life, from an extraordinary cross-country race to the challenges of business and leadership. He sees life as a relay race: we receive something from those who came before us...

The strongest stories can begin with knowledge that few other writers possess. For novelist and former pathologist Deven Greene, decades of experience in science and medicine shape the subjects she explores, the possibilities she can imagine, and the way she brings complex science into fiction. She believes that expertise allows her to create stories that are scientifically grounded while remainin...

A special conversation with Sophie Malahieude on her book “Beyond Emotions: Stop Letting Emotions Control You and Start Living with Love.” What if difficult emotions are not something to suppress or fear, but messages that can help us understand what is happening within us? In Beyond Emotions, Sophie Malahieude explores a body, mind and spirit approach to understanding emotions, drawing on her own...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines a rapidly shifting global landscape with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together, they explore the escalating Iran-US conflic...

Most landlords don't know what a well run rental property actually looks like. They collect rent, fix things when they break, and hope for the best. Houston based property manager and investor Cameron Tope paints a clear picture of what good looks like—from tenant screening and maintenance to setting the right price and tracking the right metrics. He explains why treating rentals as active inv...

When the old maps no longer match the world, leadership cannot simply rely on more experience, better strategies, or familiar answers. Dave Schoof explores what it takes to lead when the future is uncertain and the systems around us are changing at multiple levels. The challenge is not only to adapt, but to develop the awareness, relationships, imagination, and capacity to navigate what has not ye...

We created artificial intelligence from human intelligence. Now, increasingly, we are turning to the machine to tell us what to think, what to do, and what is true. But if intelligence is separated from context, judgment, experience and the ability to question, can artificial intelligence ever be complete? Asim Kumar explores the relationship between the intelligence we create and the intelligence...

What happens to consciousness after death—and can experiences of loss open a deeper understanding of who we are? Annie Lisa shares how her sister’s murder became the catalyst for a profound spiritual journey involving messages from beyond, expanded consciousness, and the power of the subconscious. The conversation explores her understanding of the afterlife, human potential, healing, and the idea...

A special conversation with Troy Rohn on his book “Brain Medicine: Breakthroughs in Gene Therapy for Anxiety & Other Neuropsychiatric Disorders.” Most anxiety treatments manage the symptoms — but what if you could actually rewire what's causing them? That's the question driving neuroscientist Troy's book, Brain Medicine, which argues gene therapy could move anxiety treatment beyond...

How can we help the next generation—and ourselves—discover the inner magic to create a life we love? Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) with Terry Bean, a life coach, executive coach, and author of the children's book ABRACADABRA. We explore where wisdom meets magic: practical ways to help children protect their inner light, the importance of the words we speak to ourselves, and how to cultivate ha...

Opportunity doesn't create credibility—credibility creates opportunity. Business veteran, founder of more than 30 companies, and author of 19 books, DR Rawson explains why trust and integrity are built long before the moment you need them. He shares how small daily decisions quietly shape reputation and legacy, what crisis reveals about leadership and emotional discipline, and why Character, Integ...

A special conversation with Victor Dedaj on his book “How To Be Happy, Healthy and Whole: Discover the Ways to Be Healthy and Happy and Avoid Chronic Illnesses.” Taking control of your health requires more than looking for a quick fix—it requires taking responsibility for the choices that shape your life. In his book How to Be Happy, Healthy, and Whole, Victor Dedaj brings together his perspective...

Why does most marketing never make it to the boardroom — and how do you turn growth from a streak into a system? Rich Smith, an executive advisor and former CMO with three decades of experience scaling companies, shares his "Revenue Science" framework blending behavioral science and human psychology. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore why customers say yes (or don't), what...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines a rapidly shifting global order as new alliances form and old ones fracture with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together, the...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines the dramatic escalation of the Iran-US conflict as Gulf states directly enter the war with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Tog...

Personal finance is never taught in school, so most people stay trapped in debt, paycheck to paycheck, believing money is too complicated. Karlesha Hewitt paid off nearly $60,000 in debt over two years (excluding student loans) and built savings. She now teaches financial literacy through Money Talks Academy to incarcerated individuals, university students, shelter residents, and more. This conver...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines the effective collapse of the Iran-US ceasefire and the return to open conflict with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together,...

You have a story in you. The question is: how do you turn it into an actual book – and how do you make it meaningful for the children who will read it? Licensed social worker and children's author Jennifer Ballow shares her journey from writing her first book to self publishing, and why social/emotional learning matters in children's stories. She covers the practical steps of writing, publ...

How do organizations unwittingly set up their managers to fail — and what does real leadership look like in the trenches, not in theory? Marta Simeonova, a former global HR transformation leader who has managed teams across five continents, shares the unspoken rules of corporate survival that no one teaches managers. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore the biggest myths about leadership,...

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines a series of fragile agreements and escalating tensions across multiple fronts with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together, t...