I’m honoured to share the incredible journey of Ramnik Karia. Born in East Africa, Ramnik’s life has taken him across borders, cultures, and challenges - from hitchhiking his way to the UK to taking risks that would be extraordinary even today.

We explore powerful lessons about resilience, hospitality, courage, and the benefits for going after what you truly want to do. Along the way, you’ll hear unforgettable stories - from bringing whisky and spices from England to India, to the world’s shortest war in Zanzibar, to how Jimmy Hendrix left an unexpected mark on his life.

This is a conversation filled with wisdom, humour, and advice that future generations can truly benefit from.

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Ever felt like you're living two lives? One shaped by the culture you were born into, and the other by the world you're trying to thrive in?

I sit down with John Wang, speaker, entrepreneur and the creator of Big Asian Energy, to explore the silent tension of bicultural identity, especially for Asian and Asian-American communities.

We discuss:

- The heavy burden of growing up in a traditional household of high expectations - The unspoken cost of politeness - The 7 cultural habits holding many Asians back in their careers - What it takes to redefine success on your own terms - and some real-life shocking stories of how far some Asian Americans have gone to uphold the expectations of their family and community

If you've ever felt caught between 2 worlds, struggled to speak up or felt like you don't quite belong in the workplace or society you're living in - this convo is going to speak directly to you.

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Why do so many of of us never reach our creative potential?

In this episode, I sit down with Ketna Patel, a British-Kenyan-Indian mixed media pop artist, to talk about the cultural, societal, and generational barriers to self-expression—and how to break free from them.

We explore:

• The downside of coming from a culture with a strong community when it comes to self-expression

• Why the younger generation might be less prepared to handle difficulties

• How media and stereotypes impact our perception of different cultures

• The generational shift in how success will be achieved in the future

• How we can stop creativity from being further suppressed

If you’re struggling to find your creative voice or wondering how to prepare for the future of art, culture, and success, this conversation is for you.

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