What does it take to turn a passion into a 25-year journey through success, pressure, setbacks and even the Olympics?

In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with Rees, founder of VP Bhangra, to talk about the journey behind the performances and the community he has built through dance, fitness and culture.

Rees reflects on starting out, building VP Bhangra, taking risks and navigating the pressures that came with it. The conversation also goes beyond his professional journey into men's mental health, struggling in silence, asking for help, confidence, resilience and what strength means to him today.

A conversation about passion, pressure, community, resilience and what it really takes to keep going.

In this episode:

• Turning a passion into a 25-year journey
• Building VP Bhangra and taking risks
• Performing at the London 2012 Olympics
• The pressures behind success
• Why men can struggle to talk about mental health
• Asking for help and breaking through embarrassment
• Building confidence and overcoming comparison
• Community, teaching and giving back
• What strength and resilience mean today

Hosted by Sonia W Kohli

Produced by Kunishka Productions

🎙️ Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes explores identity, perception and the realities behind what we see and perceive.

Do we really understand today's teenagers, or do we simply assume we do?

In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with a group of teenagers for an open and honest conversation about growing up in today's world.

Together they explore social media, friendships, comparison, identity, safety, the pressures of being a teenager, and what they wish adults understood about their generation.

Rather than speaking about young people, this episode gives them the space to speak for themselves.

Whether you're a parent, educator, young adult, or simply curious about the next generation, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Gen Z.

In this episode you will discover:

• What teenagers feel adults misunderstand• Social media and self-image• Comparing yourself to others• Friendship and belonging• Growing up in today's world• Safety and independence• Gen Z Quest• REEL Vs REAL

Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a podcast exploring the stories, decisions and realities behind the lives we think we understand.

Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. But what really happens behind the scenes?

In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with mortgage adviser Melissa Mussett for a conversation that goes beyond mortgages.

Together they explore the realities of buying a home, the financial habits that shape our future, why relationships and money are so closely connected, the importance of protection, and the mindset needed to make one of life's biggest decisions.

Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on what really matters before and after you get the keys.

In this episode you will discover:
• What happens behind the mortgage process
• Common mistakes home buyers make
• Money habits and saving
• Relationships and finances
• The importance of protection
• The mindset behind buying a home
• One money myth Melissa wishes people would stop believing

Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a podcast exploring the stories, decisions and realities behind the lives we think we understand.

Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.