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Financial inclusion or the effort to provide affordable and accessible financial services to underserved and marginalized populations remains a global challenge. Financial inclusion is a pathway to economic growth. There are companies that, despite all these odds, go against the tide and emerge as winners. One such is Sugmya Finance and in this episode I speak to Vikas Singh, one of the co -founde...

Human trafficking is a global crisis that impacts millions of people. It's a crime that knows no boundaries, transcending borders, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. Pallabi Ghosh is an anti-trafficking activist, ethnographer, and researcher who fights social evils like human trafficking, gender-based violence, child abuse, labor exploitation, and displacement-related conflicts. She is the Foun...

In this episode we have a truly inspiring guest with us who is not just an athlete, but a living testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the human spirit. She has faced challenges that most of us can't even fathom.   Ankita Shrivastava, is a World Record Holder, International Athlete, Liver Donor, Entrepreneur, TEDx speaker and the youngest to enter 40 under 40 Animation, VFX, Gam...

My guest in this Episode is a Neuroscience based Journalist - Theva Nithy, we will explore the complexities of the human brain. The human brain is one of the most intricate and enigmatic structures in the known universe. Nestled within the protective confines of our skull, this three -pound organ is the epicenter of all our thoughts, emotions, memories, and actions. It's a biological supercomputer...

My guest in the episode is Vineet KKN, Vineet is an incredible and versatile artist, he's a film maker, poet, storyteller, Communication Consultant, Voiceover Artist, musician and TedX speaker. This is a story that will stir your soul and ignite your imagination. If you have enjoyed this Podcast please follow/subscribe, it's free and really helps us to make more quality content like this episode....

The gaming industry has experienced evolution and tremendous growth over the years. A worldwide business that generates billions of dollars every year. Kurt Quartier is the President of Tyche Gaming International and has spent over thirty years in the Gaming Industry, in this episode I ask him about how the industry has evolved? Should someone invest in the gaming industry? How do franchise operat...

Commander Mandeep was a Commander in the Indian Navy, in this episode he talks about how our modern Navy works, the skills and structure required. He has had a distinguished career from being part of the Il 38 he was inducted into the team of Boeing 737 planes used for Maritime Reconnaissance.  He was also part of the search and rescue team following the mysterious disappearance of the Malaysia Ai...

What is the future of robotic surgery? With advances in A.I. and the technology used, robotic surgery improves the accuracy and precision of surgery.   My guest is Dr Amit Taggar a world-renowned Robotics Surgeon in the field of Bariatrics. He explains the fascinating development of robotics used in surgery and what the future holds for this technology.   Robotic surgery has come a long way since...

My guest in this episode is Musician Dr. Aman Bathla. He has two Doctorate Degrees in music, one of them in the field of music therapy.   A motivational speaker he is also known for being the fastest piano artist in the world with 52 world record titles to his name. Music has always played a critical part in the life cycle of human history.   It's an Important aspect of social and cultural life. M...

The history of tea is fascinating, it is an integral part of our everyday life, we have been drinking tea for over 350 years, India is the second biggest tea producing country in the world.   My guest in this episode is Rajah Banerjee who is considered as the King of the Tea Business in India. His family has been in the tea business for over 350 years. He is the former owner of one of the most cel...

Shayamal Vallabhjee is a Mental Sports Performance Coach, an entrepreneur who has worked with professional sportspeople for more than a decade. There is a fine line between coming first and second, if you are interested in cultivating a peak performance mind set then take a listen to Shayamal's excellent advice in this episode. Follow Shayamal in Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shayamal/...

Josh Talks is a platform whose mission it is to "unlock and nurture human potential" in this episode I talk to the Cofounder of Josh Talks - Shobhit Banga, he believes no matter your caste, region, community or financial status, you can make it big if you have the energy and the drive to do it and Josh Talks can help you with that journey with tools that effectively nurture your potential.   This...

I think this episode is a most powerful and moving Podcast. Lata Pada is an Indian-born Canadian choreographer and Bharatanatyam dancer. Pada is the founder and artistic director of Sampradaya Dance Creations.   Her immense passion for one of our traditional dances comes from a story of great family sorrow and loss. There is much to learn from her resilience, she was awarded the Member of the Orde...

People are always fascinated by aircraft and flying. In this episode I have the privilege of having Wing Commander Kalai, who has served the Indian Air Force for a long time. This Podcast brings a unique insight to the excitement of flying with stories of courage and the kind of mental agility you need to fly a plane. Not only has Wing Cdr Kalai flown several different fighter jets including the M...

We live in an interconnected and mobile world where terrorists, money launderers and other malign actors always want to stay ahead of the game by trying to break into the financial stability of a country. In this first episode of Aspire & Acquire my guest is Rolf van der Pol who is a specialist in managing anti-terrorist and anti-money laundering programs for large corporations. We talk about how...

The Aspire & Acquire Podcast full of incredible stories from some of the best professionals from very diverse fields like Combat Flying, Robotic Surgery, Dancing, Journalism, Deep Sea Diving and more. These accomplished professionals are not just outstanding in their jobs but have unique stories to share with us.