Relight Your Fire

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...

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;...

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 po...

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. Click here to register for our in-person 2023 Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop Avnish discusses various topics, including: the science behind vision boards and why articulating your...

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...

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 stud...

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...

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...

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...

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 incr...

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...

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 So...

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 founded The Leprosy Project, we speak about how she founded the businesses with her sister, starting from a small restaurant with barely enoug...

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...

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...

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 co...

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...

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 advers...

  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 v...

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 people living with Dementia since the 80s when it was often disregarded as 'just gett...

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 b...

"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 Wo...

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...

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: http...

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 var...