Relight Your Fire

We all have various awakenings - and many people have recently had one about the state of our beautiful planet. However, not everyone sparks into action and actually does something profound about it. In this informative episode, Amerjit Briah (CEO & Founder at eTHikel Marketplace) describes how she channeled her life-long passion into a new ethical online business. Amerjit talks about various topi...

There is strength in sisterhood - but finding your 'tribe' can take time, effort and openness. In the end, it can be one of the most powerful forces available to a woman. In this charming episode, Kristine Ochu (Author) describes how she went from single parenthood to writing her wonderful book " Campfire Confessions ". Kristine talks about her eclectic background and how it informed her progress...

Beliefs can get handed down from generation to generation - but so can trauma. It takes a special spirit to fight against outdated beliefs within a close-knit community. Returning for another episode, Kalbir Bains (Author) follows up from talking about her wonderful book "Not Our Daughter!" to discuss wider societal issues - and what she's been doing to help prevent them.  Kalbir talks about vario...

Beliefs can get handed down from generation to generation - but so can trauma. It takes a special spirit to fight against outdated beliefs within a close-knit community. In this heart-wrenching episode, Kalbir Bains (Author) describes how she went from an arranged marriage to writing her wonderful book " Not Our Daughter! ". Kalbir talks about discovering and fighting against the various forms of...

Life will inevitably bring its challenges, and so learning how to prevent stress can be crucial in maintaining happiness - especially in various work situations. In this informative episode, Hansa Pankhania (Coach and Author) describes how she can help coach wellbeing and prevent stress growing within companies. Hansa talks about what prompted her to learn various natural techniques of stress mana...

Life as a lawyer can be hard at the best of times, but lasting for three decades is a show of true resolve. In this excellent episode, Sujata Sharma (Legal Advisor at Skanska) describes how she started out as one of the few South Asian women working in the City. Sujata talks about how the importance of diversity and why it is far more than just a box-ticking exercise; how having a forward-thinking...

Let's make sure we are driving towards our goals in a vehicle that has "four wheel drive" - one that is able to persist, no matter how rocky the terrain may get. Back once again for another spirited episode, Jermaine Harris (Life Coach, Author and Speaker) discusses many skills that may be helpful for children and corporate workers alike. Jermaine talks about his "four wheel drive" theory of goal-...

To have a career behind the microphone and in front of the camera spanning decades is no mean feat. In this delightful episode, Sarita Sabharwal (Radio and TV Presenter/Producer) describes how she started out as one of the first South Asian women working in UK radio. Sarita talks about how she used to put in sixteen hour working days; why steering clear of controversial topics proved to be a wise...

People are often akin to muscles which must be broken down in order to rebuild and grow even stronger. In this fantastic episode, Jermaine Harris (Life Coach, Author and Speaker) describes how he went from devastating lows to incredible highs - all within 4 short years.   Jermaine talks about how it took a life-threatening car crash and a close call with amputation to wake him up from his errant w...

A wise person once said: "To love is to recognise yourself in another."  In this special episode, my husband Avnish Goyal joins me as we use Valentine's Day as a springboard to discuss various aspects of our journey to and through love. Avnish shares a wonderful framework that some may find helpful; we delve into what 'interdependence' is and the theory behind it; discuss the various phases of lov...

At the heart of any community lies an often unwritten set of core values, embodying what is so unique and vital about them. In this fantastic episode, Dr Mandeep Rai (Speaker, Journalist and Best-Selling Author) illuminates various parts of her wonderful book, "The Values Compass". Mandeep talks about how travelling around more than 150 countries helped shape the framework of her book; why her goo...

Representation has never been more important, and some are blessed with creating it in an eloquent, artistic and inimitable style. In this wonderful episode, Jaspreet Kaur (Award Winning Poet, Writer and Teacher) illuminates various parts of her forthcoming book. Jaspreet discusses the significance of naming her book "Brown Girl Like Me"; the importance of not shying away from mental health issues...

When you step up to the crease with bat in hand, your best chance of hitting a six is having a foundation of training and the confidence of your community behind you. In this smashing episode, Naomi Dattani (Professional Cricketer and Middlesex Women's Captain, Sunrisers, London Spirit) expands upon the ways in which sport can be beneficial to everyone. Naomi has previously been nominated for the...

I'm so grateful to have received such support for this, my podcast, my book and the enrichment program that I launched to better the lives of disadvantaged children. I've been reflecting on the past year, the things I've achieved and some of the things I've learned; the most obvious to me is the LEARN model. Love, Enrich, Appreciate, Relationships and Network. In this episode, I explain how you ca...

A life without purpose is like a ship without a rudder, so living a life filled with purpose means you will always sail in the right direction. In this terrific episode, Dr Kamel Hothi (Speaker, Coach and Advisor to Charities) expands upon the ways in which we can strive to find our purpose. This can come through a variety of methods, and we explore some of them with her here. She has a particular...

What does a Doctor do when faced with a global pandemic, under-representation in the NHS, social and economical issues due to inequality? In this enlightening conversation with Dr Devina Maru, National Medical Director's Clinical Fellow, I find out all about the challenges that are faced by the NHS. But this is far from where Dr Maru's reach ends; founder of Health Pioneers Charity, Dr Maru seeks...

The darkness can creep up on your life, so finding your light will always be vital! In this illuminating episode Natalie Farrell (Author, Teacher, Radio Host and Podcaster) dives deep into how she helps women to find their femininity and unlock their true potential. This can come through a variety of ways, and we explore some of them with her here. This episode is also wonderfully emotional, as we...

Perfection is the enemy of progress, and fortune favours the brave! In this illuminating episode Saranjit Sangar, CEO of upGrad talks us through how education is changing for the better, breaking down barriers and advancing through technology. Utilising over 200,000 data points, Saranjit explains how upGrad is redefining and democratising online education - and encouraging more women into STEM. Sh...

Running your family like a business is not as cold hearted as it seems! In this enlightening episode Rita Chowdhry, CEO of Savran Coaching & Consulting talks us through how approaching your family relationships with a similar framework to professional relationships can lead to a stronger family unit. Utilising tools like DISC profiles, 1-2-1s and goals that are traditionally reserved for the busin...

Do you need a mentor or a coach? The difference is significant and many of us seeking help are unaware of the implications of either. So in this episode, I'm joined by Dr Catherine Baudino, Founder of Baudino& Co, life coach and mentor. We talk about some of the personal struggles that Catherine's faced, advice she has for people looking for a mentor or coach and some of the most common challenges...

In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Business Coach, Dr Morgana McCabe Allan. Previously an academic, researching Contemporary Archaeology she takes a deep interest in who are now and how we came to be in the culture that we're in. We're told that we're only as good as our last achievement, that pushing forward is the only way to be more but is to do with our construct of time. In this...

In this episode, I'm joined by Alison Jones, founder of independent publishing company Practical Inspiration Publishing and host of The Extraordinary Business Book Club podcast . The idea of writing a book for many business leaders is a daunting prospect. But as you'll hear in this episode, it's significantly easier than many of us think with the right mindset and execution. Alison debunks some of...

In this episode, I'm with Heeral Shah, Head of UK Debt Structuring, Global Lending Group at Barclays. Heeral has spent over 2 decades in Banking, and while discussing the incredible success in her career, we dive into some of the challenges that she has faced along the way and what drove her to get through them. We speak on diversity, equality and inclusion, resilience, being a role model to other...

In this episode, I am joined by Nick Barrett, CEO at The Outward Bound Trust. Nick's work at the Outward Bound Trust, like many charities, was transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic, however, his and the charities mission remained the same. During the episode, we talk about the innovative ways that Nick was able to cut costs and alter the work performed by the charity to continue to meet the nee...

In this episode, I'm joined by Empowerment Trainer and Author Tosin Ogunnusi. Not only is Tosin a widely recognised speaker and coach, but he also serves as one of the workshop leaders at the Hemraj Goyal Foundation, where he helps children in Schools find their inner voice. During the episode, we talk about recognising, controlling and improving your inner voice. Tosin shares some of the experien...