Aman Brar is the definition of real, raw and unstoppable. From raising three children to creating content that makes millions feel seen, she has built an empire on authenticity, chaos and culture - without ever compromising who she is.

In this honest and vibrant conversation, Aman opens up about motherhood, Punjabi identity, online judgement, and what it truly takes to stay grounded while growing a platform.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Aman’s journey to becoming the internet’s “Punjabi queen”
• How she creates relatable content while raising three kids
• Managing chaos, routine and self-belief as a creator
• Dealing with trolls, criticism and family judgement
• Batching, consistency and her blueprint for content growth
• Why she prioritises culture, motherhood and authenticity above everything

🔗 Connect with Aman Brar:

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaurBeauty
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taurbeauty
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taurbeauty

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

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If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

Most “transformations” fail because they start with food and workouts. Rowan starts with identity.

After walking away from accounting, he spent over 20 years coaching at the intersection of mind, body, and life - helping women rebuild their boundaries, bandwidth, and belief so that change actually lasts.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• The Meraki Method - 12 emotional pillars that create permanent transformation
• Why “just be consistent” doesn’t work (and what to do instead)
• How guilt, people-pleasing, and burnout silently sabotage women in their 40s and 50s
• The truth about menopause, metabolism, and muscle most trainers never mention
• From £8/hour PT to celebrity coach and founder of The Meraki Movement
• Why Rowan says, “Don’t find yourself - create yourself.”

🔗 Connect with Rowan (The Meraki Movement):

📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/themerakimovement_
📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/themerakimovementuk
✉️ Email – tribe@themerakimovement.com

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

#makeupbyveena #londonmedialounge #uxbridge #founderpodcast #mindset #womenshealth #identity #selfbelief #menopause #transformation

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

What happens when a woman walks away from a secure career to follow her soul’s calling?

After six years of infertility, IVF heartbreak, loss, and silence within her community, Hema found her purpose - helping others rise through the same pain. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply healing.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• How Hema transformed from dentist to fertility coach after her own IVF journey
• Why silence around infertility is damaging - especially in South Asian homes
• The emotional toll fertility struggles take on relationships (and how couples can reconnect)
• The moment she conceived naturally after years of IVF treatments
• How Lotus Fertility Coaching became a sanctuary for women and couples in pain
• What every woman should know about her body - from menstruation to menopause

🔗 Connect with Hema:

🌸 Website – https://www.lotusfertilitycoaching.com
💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-prashar-7773a2391/
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lotusfertilitycoaching

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

#makeupbyveena #londonmedialounge #uxbridge #founderpodcast #fertilitycoach #southasianwomen #ivfjourney #womenshealth

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

What happens when a 15-year-old girl refuses to follow tradition and chooses her own destiny?

Meet Neelam Challoner - multi-award-winning coach, author, and founder of Designer Life. A woman who walked away from expectation to build a life rooted in faith, purpose, and bold self-belief.

Her journey is powerful, honest, and deeply empowering - a masterclass in courage, conviction, and reinvention.

🎧 Episode Highlights:

• Saying “no” to arranged marriage at 15 - and taking control of her future
• From corporate leadership to launching Designer Life Coaching at 30
• How faith, purpose, and discipline shaped her evolution
• The philosophy behind “live by design, not by default”
• Courage, coaching, and creating a life that truly fits you
• The advice she gives to women who want to start over at any stage of life

🔗 Connect with Neelam Challoner:

🌐 Designer Life Coaching: https://designerlife.co.uk/
🏠 House of Leaders: http://houseofleaders.co.uk/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designerlifecoaching
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelam-challonercoach5782/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designerlife.coaching

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

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If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

From postnatal depression to national recognition - Sharifa Begum’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose.

After facing isolation, anxiety, and a loss of identity as a new mother, Sharifa found strength in connecting women, building confidence, and creating space for shared stories. That spark became the SHE Awards UK - a platform that now celebrates and uplifts thousands of women across the country.

🎧 In this episode:

• How motherhood changed Sharifa’s life and identity
• Turning pain and depression into purpose
• The vision behind SHE Awards UK and its growth
• Balancing ambition, family, and self-care
• Facing criticism and staying true to your mission
• What it really means to empower others

✨ A powerful reminder that your lowest moments can plant the seeds of your greatest impact.

🔗 Connect with Sharifa Begum:

📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheawardsuk

✈️ Travel Page: https://www.instagram.com/shaftravels

💼 Personal: https://www.instagram.com/shafbegum

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHEAwardsUK/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/she-awards-uk/

🐦 X: https://x.com/SHEAwards

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

#makeupbyveena #londonmedialounge #uxbridge #founderpodcast #SharifaBegum #SHEAwardsUK #WomenEmpowerment #Motherhood #PurposeDrivenLife #Resilience #MentalHealth #FounderJourney

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

What happens when you finally stop running from your feelings?

In this powerful and moving conversation, Sukhvinder (“Suky”) Grewal opens up about his journey from emotional disconnection to self-awareness — and how becoming a counsellor helped him heal himself first.

After 15 years in the civil service, a single counselling course changed the direction of his life. Today, he’s a qualified therapist, clinical supervisor, couples counsellor, and author of The Bus Driver’s Son, a novel inspired by the quiet strength of his Punjabi upbringing and the universal search for meaning.

🎧 In this episode:

• The day he realised he’d never been taught how to feel
• What counselling really does — and why it’s not weakness
• Breaking cultural silence around emotions and mental health
• How The Bus Driver’s Son became a story of reflection and healing
• The difference between listening and truly hearing
• What it means to show up for yourself and others

✨ A reminder that vulnerability is where real strength begins.

🔗 Connect with Sukhvinder Grewal:

🌐 Website: https://sukvindergrewal.com/
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulsukygrewal
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BCo86dsfM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukvinder-grewal-4bbb57162
🧠 Therapist Profile: https://www.search-ncps.com/search/FindaTherapist/ncs17-04869

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.

#makeupbyveena #londonmedialounge #uxbridge #founderpodcast #SukhvinderGrewal #TheBusDriversSon #MentalHealth #Counselling #EmotionalHealing #MenAndMentalHealth #TherapyJourney #Mindfulness

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

When you stand for something, you’ll be tested.

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Imran Savas, founder of Tape UK, shares how he built one of the UK’s most values-driven business platforms — without investors, without shortcuts, and without compromising on purpose.

From growing up on free school meals to becoming Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Imran’s journey is a story of faith, resilience, and leadership built on integrity.
He opens up about turning down corporate offers, leading with conviction, and proving that success and social impact can go hand in hand.

🎙️ In this episode:

• From humble beginnings to founding Tape UK
• Why he said “no” to million-pound offers
• Building a mission-led business in a world chasing money
• How faith, trust, and purpose guide his decisions
• Redefining success through service and authenticity

🏆 About Imran Savas:
- Founder of TAPE UK | Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Speaker & Social Advocate

- 🏅 Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – MBCC Awards (beating Gymshark’s Ben Francis MBE

- 🎤 TED Speaker – “Leaders of Tomorrow,” featured on TED.com alongside Bill Gates & Simon Sinek

- 💬 Judge for MBCC Awards 2025 – selected alongside The FA & The King’s Trust

- 📖 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders 2022 – featured in The Sunday Times

- 🧱 Immortalised in LEGO – Chester Market Display 2023

- 📺 Featured across BBC, ITV, M&S, Islam Channel and major publications

- 🏆 Positive Role Model Award 2020 – National Diversity Awards (alongside Marcus Rashford MBE)

- 📘 Featured in MBCC Book 2025 – celebrating 10 years of winners with Annie Lennox, Levi Roots & Benjamin Zephaniah

📷 Connect with Imran:
🌐 Website: https://tapeuk.com/founder-imran-savas
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byimransavas

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com

When a parent heals, an entire generation transforms.

In this deeply honest and heartfelt conversation, Aman Kaur shares how heartbreak led her to discover her purpose — helping parents heal their own wounds so their children can thrive.

Through her work as The Mindful Parenting Coach, Aman guides families to move beyond reaction and toward connection, showing that the most powerful parenting starts with inner awareness.

✨ In this episode:

• How Aman turned divorce and trauma into a journey of self-discovery
• What “mindful parenting” really means (and how to begin)
• The truth about triggers — and how to transform them into growth
• Breaking generational cycles with compassion, not perfection
• Raising confident, connected children through presence and love

📷 Connect with Aman:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindfulparentingcoach

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair

If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.

Instagram @founderinthechair

YouTube - Founder in the Chair

https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at founderinthechair@gmail.com