Project Life with Simply Pankaj

Social media in 2026 is not about hacks, virality, or overnight growth. It’s about strategy, systems, and sustainable income. In this episode, Harsh Mengi - Social Media Expert, Ex Head of Social Media & Distribution at BeerBiceps, and currently Chief Content & Growth Officer at StudioYT, breaks down the real social media strategy for 2026. This conversation covers how creators, brands, an...

Is the world prepared for the dangers of deepfakes? In this episode, cybersecurity expert Somesh Sawhney breaks down how AI-generated videos are threatening personal lives, national security, and the future of trust online. From fake relationship videos destroying marriages, to deepfake job interview scams, to the terrifying possibility that a fabricated statement from a world leader could trigger...

What really separates an ethical hacker from a cyber criminal? In this episode, we sit down with Ankit Satsangi, an ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, to break down how hacking actually works - from dark web data sales and crypto ransoms to AI-powered scams, deepfakes, phishing, and social media account takeovers. We dive deep into real-world hacking cases, including: How Instagram, Facebook...

AI is completely changing how brands are built, marketed, and scaled. In this episode, we speak with Yashvi Bhayani, Founder of INCUSE DIGITAL, an AI-powered branding & marketing agency reshaping how startups, creators, and businesses grow in 2025. Yashvi leads a women-driven company, builds brand identities using AI, and delivers work at 10X speed with human creativity at the core. This episo...

In today’s powerful conversation, we sit down with Reema Mahajan, the IIT-IIM graduate who walked away from a high-paying corporate career to build one of the largest Indian women’s networks in the Middle East. From a small Facebook group during lockdown… …to a thriving 150,000+ member community across Dubai, UAE & GCC — this is the story of how one woman turned support, sisterhood, and empowe...

Kashvi Majmundar is one of Bollywood’s brightest new talents. At just 10, she has worked in Citadel: Honey Bunny as Priyanka Chopra’s younger version, danced with Nora Fatehi, acted with Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and even met Shah Rukh Khan during the filming of King. In this conversation, Kashvi shares: Her magical Citadel journey with Raj & DK Meeting Shah Rukh Khan & her emotional reac...

From selling SIM cards in Chandigarh to working at Meta, Rachit Jain’s journey defines what real hustle looks like. In this episode, we deep-dive into how WhatsApp Business is changing the way India sells, markets, and builds relationships. From small kirana shops and DTC startups to billion-dollar enterprises - every brand today is using WhatsApp to scale faster. Rachit Jain (Ex-Meta) shares insi...

Dubai isn’t just luxury - it’s strategy. And in this episode of Project Life with Simply Pankaj, we decode how smart travellers are exploring the world’s most glamorous city without burning a hole in their pocket. Joining me is Akshaya Purohit, Managing Director of World of Dreams, a travel expert who has helped thousands of Indians plan their dream vacations across the UAE. Together, we uncover w...

Faith is finding new meaning in modern times and Dubai is lighting the way this Diwali. ✨ In this festive special of Project Life with Simply Pankaj, I sit down with Pandit Anand Maharaj, Dubai’s most loved and respected priest, to uncover the real spirit of Diwali 2025 - beyond lights, beyond rituals, into the heart of peace, prosperity, and purpose. For over 21 years, Pandit ji has been guiding...

AI is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity, and Dubai is right at the center of that transformation. In this episode of Project Life with Simply Pankaj, I sit down with Sanjeev Walia, Founder and President of Spire Solutions and Spire Data, to explore how cybersecurity, automation, and AI are shaping the future of the UAE and beyond. For more than 17 years, Sanjeev has built one of the most truste...

In this episode, we take you into the vibrant world of Garba during Navratri celebrations in Dubai. This special Navratri episode explores the rich Gujarati culture, the traditional dance rituals of Garba, and the timeless stories that give this celebration its deep spiritual and social meaning. Garba is more than just a colorful, joyous folk dance; it is a ritualistic homage to feminine divinity,...

Your Dubai Business Set-Up Is One Phone Call Away | Project Life with Simply Pankaj ft. Archit Kapil What does it really take to build a business in Dubai? And why do so many law graduates never end up practicing law? In this episode of Project Life with Simply Pankaj , we sit down with Archit Kapil — Lawyer, Entrepreneur, and global citizen who has lived in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, and now Du...

Three Generations. One Purpose. Music. with Suraj Bhartti | Project Life with Simply Pankaj (SP18) What if the surname you carry is also a song you must keep alive? What if real success is staying a student, even when the world calls you a teacher? What if healing others begins with riyaaz that heals you first? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Suraj Bhartti — a Dubai-based, third-gener...

Passion With Profession with Shanker Ramachandran | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if you didn’t have to choose between your job and your dream — but could design a life that makes space for both? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Shanker Ramachandran — a banking professional and community theatre stalwart in Dubai — to explore how he’s kept the stage alive without leaving the cor...

Influencer Alag Hai, Actor Alag Hai with Suraj Jumani | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if acting wasn’t about fame or filters — but about discipline, heartbreak, and the quiet pursuit of excellence? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Suraj Jumani — actor, director, and entrepreneur — to unpack his raw journey behind the screen: from emotionally broken moments to landing a cyber hac...

Salesfully Yours with Jatin Sablok | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if sales wasn’t just about closing deals — but about healing, reading, and building meaningful connections over time? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Jatin Sablok — sales coach, real estate expert, and lifelong reader — to unpack how mindful selling, money healing, and the quiet discipline of reading for 25 year...

YouTube Monetization with Hani Masgidi | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if YouTube wasn’t just about content — but about consistency, coaching, and clarity that compounds over time? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Hani Masgidi — business coach and YouTube monetization expert — to unpack how creators can shift from chasing views to building sustainable revenue systems rooted in m...

Thumbay Vision with Akbar Moideen Thumbay | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if healthcare wasn’t just about systems — but about service, legacy, and silent leadership that spans generations? In this episode, SimplyPankaj sits down with Akbar Moideen Thumbay — Vice President of Thumbay Group — to explore how discipline, ethics, and purpose-driven vision shape one of the UAE’s most respected he...

Content Creation with Jason Yeager | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if content creation wasn’t just about going viral — but about crafting influence, identity, and a future-proof brand? In this episode, SimplyPankaj speaks with Jason Yeager—Stanford grad, tech satirist, and founder of @MyTechCEO—about the creator economy, AI’s creative role, and what it really takes to build content that con...

Digital Transformation with Ahmad Alshami | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if digital transformation wasn’t about replacing people with tech— …but about rethinking how we solve problems, make decisions, and lead with clarity? In this episode, Pankaj Sharma speaks with Ahmad Alshami , a digital transformation expert and UX strategist, about how businesses and individuals can thrive in the age...

What Happens When You Believe in Manifestation? Project Life with Simply Pankaj – A Special Episode This episode is a love letter to belief, to alignment, and to ten remarkable women who trusted their journeys—and let us in on them. Throughout Season One, we asked each guest a single, soul-stirring question: “Do you believe in manifestation?” Their answers unfolded into powerful stories—of resilie...

🎙️ Decoding Drama ft. Malavika Varadan | Project Life with Simply Pankaj What if drama wasn’t about becoming the next superstar— …but about becoming the most honest version of yourself? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Malavika Varadan —radio host, TEDx speaker, and Managing Director of The Hive , Dubai’s most loved drama school—to explore how drama shapes not just performers, but confide...

Project Life with Simply Pankaj ft. Urvi Jagda, Beauty Influencer & Makeup Artist 🌸 What if beauty wasn’t about perfection—but about power? 💔 What if the wounds from childhood never really faded, but shaped your glow? 👶 And what if motherhood wasn’t just a role—but a rebirth? In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Dubai-based beauty creator Urvi Jagda opens up about her journey from bul...

Belief, Betrayal & the Power of Purpose Project Life with Simply Pankaj ft. Dr. Tiffany Lachelle Smith 👻 What if your hometown was haunted—by more than just memories? 💔 What if love online turned into betrayal? 📚 And what if your life’s purpose was to teach those who teach the world? In this deeply personal and powerful episode, global educator Dr. Tiffany Lachelle Smith shares her journey...

Beyond the Boundary | Project Life with Simply Pankaj ft. Chaya Mughal What happens when your dream takes you beyond your homeland—and deeper into your purpose? In this heartfelt episode, Project Life with Simply Pankaj welcomes Chaya Mughal , former captain of the UAE Women’s Cricket Team and current Women’s Cricket Development Officer at Emirates Cricket Board. From her roots in Kashmir to repre...