Bold, colourful and unmistakably original, Inkquisitive has carved out his own lane in WORLD art, turning culture, identity and storytelling into a visual style recognised around the world.

In this episode:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Inkquisitive

04:30 - The Craft, Burnout & Finding Authenticity

10:15 - Early Influences, Family Roots & Rejection

17:20 - Emotional Fuel & Viral Breakthroughs

22:05 - Career Milestones & High-Profile Commissions

28:05 - The Personal Cost of Ambition & Coping with Loss

33:40 - Creative Scene: UK vs. Canada

35:05 - The Human Touch: Real Art vs. AI

42:10 - Meaningful Tributes & Navigating Controversy

52:10 - Artistic Evolution, Staying Grounded & Future

56:30 - The Evolution of Social Media & Staying Authentic

01:01:20 - Bhandwagons'

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Navjosh is the visionary founder of Hip-Hop-N-More, one of the most influential music publications of the blog era. From studying law to getting early co-signs from legends like Prince and 50 Cent, Navjosh built a media powerhouse while remaining completely anonymous for nearly a decade.

Today, as the founder of creative agency 86 Sonics, Head of A&R for Mass Appeal South Asia, and a Recording Academy Grammy voting member, Navjosh shares his incredible journey. We dive into the Golden Era of music blogging, securing TV sync placements on hit shows like 50 Cent’s Power, the global explosion of South Asian and Punjabi music, industry mentorship, and the real cost of ambition.

In this episode:

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:30 Role & Identity

00:06:33 Studying Law vs. A Passion for Music

00:08:00 The Origins of Hip-Hop-N-More

00:10:50 Transitioning from Law to Full-Time Music Media

00:13:28 Major Milestone: Prince & 50 Cent Sharing Articles

00:15:18 Biggest Life Lesson from His Father

00:17:33 The Growth of Hip-Hop-N-More & The Blog Era

00:19:10 Why Navjosh Stayed Anonymous Until 2017

00:21:25 Building Relationships with Artists

00:24:35 Defending Hip-Hop Culture & Navigating Media Ethics

00:28:27 The Shift to Social Media & Evolving Past Blogging

00:34:40 The Kendrick Lamar Artwork Story

00:36:24 Going Public at the UnitedMasters Launch (2017)

00:40:37 Founding 86 Sonics: A&R, Marketing & Sync Placements

00:44:02 Working on 50 Cent's Power & TV Syncs

00:47:00 Becoming Head of A&R at Mass Appeal South Asia

00:49:53 Becoming a Grammy Voting Member

00:51:00 The State of South Asian & Punjabi Music Globally

00:56:20 Superfans, Longevity, and the Industry Ecosystem

01:03:54 Future Goals: Mentorship & Empowering New Talent

01:07:07 Bhandwagons’

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Polar Preet, also known as Preet Chandi MBE, is a British Army veteran, physiotherapist, polar explorer, author, and multiple Guinness World Records holder. She made history as the first woman of colour to complete a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole, inspiring people worldwide through her courage, resilience, and determination.

Through a series of groundbreaking Antarctic expeditions, Preet has earned multiple Guinness World Records, including records for solo polar exploration and endurance. Her achievements have challenged stereotypes, redefined what is possible, and made her a leading voice on leadership, mental resilience, high performance, and overcoming barriers.

Polar Preet shares her incredible journey from serving in the British Army to conquering some of the most extreme environments on Earth. She discusses the mindset required to succeed under pressure, lessons learned from failure and adversity, and how anyone can push beyond their perceived limits to achieve extraordinary goals.

In this episode:

00:00;00 Introduction & Welcome

00:02:00 The Cost of Ambition & Family Sacrifices

00:05:45 Growing Up, Education & Overcoming Doubts

00:07:05 Joining the British Army & Battling Imposter Syndrome

00:10:30 Overcoming Misconceptions & Cultural Expectations

00:16:30 The Shift: From NHS Physio to Antarctica Goal

00:20:20 First Antarctica Expedition (700 Miles Solo)

00:27:10 The 2nd Expedition: Injury, Pain & Facing Failure

00:36:50 Breaking the Speed Record to the South Pole (3rd Expedition)

00:48:25 Arctic Preparation & Honeymoon in Northern Canada

00:51:45 Face-to-Face with a Polar Bear Attack

00:57:25 Surviving the Arctic & Mental Torment

01:04:50 What’s Next: Book, Presenting & Future Dreams

01:06:55 Bhandwagons’

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