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How does understanding the anatomy of leadership help us navigate personal and organizational change more effectively? In this conversation, Kevin and Louisa Loran discuss that while transformation often feels large, complex, and organizational, it is ultimately experienced and enacted by one person at a time. Louisa describes leadership as a living system with four interconnected elements: envisioning what is possible, expanding curiosity to explore new options, steering decisively through priorities and choices, and embodying presence so others can trust and follow. They address how leaders can navigate change, especially when they don't fully agree with directions set from above. Louisa emphasizes that change is rarely black and white. Instead of resisting or disengaging, effective leaders find their own point of alignment, clarify how they can contribute meaningfully, and channel their energy toward what they can influence. Listen For 00:00 Introduction – Leading Through Technology and People 00:38 Welcome to the Remarkable Leadership Podcast 01:26 Meet Louisa Loran (Author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion) 02:31 Why "Leadership Anatomy"? The Core Idea Behind the Book 03:43 Why Change Is Personal, Not Organizational 05:31 What If You Don't Believe in the Change as a Leader? 09:16 The 4 Elements of Leadership Anatomy 11:23 The Power of Collective Intelligence in Teams 18:04 Strategy, Framing, and Thinking Beyond Current Constraints 19:42 Why Busyness Is So Dangerous for Leaders 22:29 Rethinking Work with Zero-Based Thinking 24:15 Why Change Takes Time to Take Hold 25:30 Louisa's Personal Reset: Dancing and Life Outside Work 26:26 What Louisa Is Reading Right Now 29:47 Where to Connect with Louisa + Her New Book 30:34 Kevin's Final Leadership Question: "Now What?" Louisa's Story: Louisa Loran is the author of Leadership Anatomy in Motion: Empowering You to Lead Through Technology and People. She has led transformative growth across some of the world's most respected companies—DIAGEO, MAERSK, and Google. At Google, Louisa launched a billion-dollar supply chain solutions business, doubled growth in a global industry vertical, and led strategic business transformation for the company's largest customers in EMEA—working at the forefront of AI, data, and platform innovation. At MAERSK, she co-authored the strategy that redefined the brand globally and doubled its share price, helping pivot the company from traditional shipping to integrated logistics. Her career began in the luxury and FMCG space with Moët Hennessy and DIAGEO, where she built iconic brands and led innovation at the intersection of heritage and digital transformation. Louisa also serves on the boards of Copenhagen Business School and CataCap Private Equity https://www.louisaloran.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-loran/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com. Book Recommendations Leadership Anatomy in Motion: Empowering You to Lead Through Technology and People by Louisa Loran The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind by John Coates The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future by Vijay Govindarajan and Venkat Venkatraman Like this? The Psychology of Leadership with Sébastien Page Creating Strength in Chaos with Kevin Black Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes
Many people who don't have a clear understanding of career planning often choose the wrong subject or the wrong certifications, which causes them to fall behind for years. However, with the right direction, someone can start from Accounting and even reach the position of a CEO.Our guest, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed (Founder & Managing Partner of BuildCon Consultancies), shares his incredible journey starting from an Accounting background and rising to leadership positions in the Telecom and FMCG industries. Today, he is guiding young professionals to make better career decisions.In this podcast, we discuss:1. How to choose the right career and the mistakes that can ruin your entire journey2. What career opportunities exist for those who study Accounting3. The real difference between CA and CMA, and which one might be the best fit for you4. Which skills you should start building now if you want a secure job5. Bangladesh has fewer than 3,500 qualified accountants how this gap can become an opportunity for you6. How a CEO leads and manages an entire team7. What it truly takes to become an effective leaderIf you are still unsure about your career path, studying Accounting or Finance, or aiming to move into leadership in corporate life, this episode is a must-watch for you
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Ahana grew up in Bharatpur, a small town in India where many believed girls shouldn't always have the same opportunities. But her mother believed otherwise and pushed her to dream bigger.That belief eventually took her to Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and later to Harvard Business School. But this story isn't about degrees or credentials. It's about resilience, grit, and the relentless pursuit of building something meaningful.From taking bold bets to navigating failures, Ahana's journey eventually led to building Open Secret - one of India's most well-known healthy snacking brands today.This conversation dives into the real founder journey behind the brand: the risks, the setbacks, and the determination it took to keep going.But this isn't just a success story, in this episode, Ahana openly shares about failed experiments, her mother's contribution to her life and why she's passionate about unjunking India. If you're building a startup, thinking about entrepreneurship, or navigating early-stage chaos - this conversation will give you clarity on what truly matters.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Growing up in Bharatpur & breaking glass ceilings06:40 IIT, Harvard and Open Secret16:12 Q1 - Leaving behind a job in US to startup18:00 Q2 - How does Ahana deal with failures23:17 Q3 - How does one maintain funding until profitable27:30 From -47% EBITDA to profitable growth39:00 Women-led manufacturing and leadership43:30 Losing her mother during COVID and finding strengthAbout Open SecretOpen Secret is a better-for-you snacking brand focused on removing maida, trans fat and artificial preservatives from everyday Indian packaged foods. With strong repeat rates and rapid quick commerce penetration, it is one of India's fastest-scaling health-focused FMCG startups.Unstarted is built for 1 to 1 founders — people thinking about starting, or just getting started.Real questions. Real answers. Real founders. Have a question you want answered by top founders? Submit it here: https://z47.com/unstarted/askFollow Z47Website - https://www.z47.com/Instagram - / z47.vc LinkedIn - / z47-vc
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This episode with Prateep Basu, Co-founder and CEO of SatSure, is the deep-tech founder story India's startup ecosystem has been waiting for. Prateep Basu left a career building propulsion systems for India's GSLV MK-III rocket at ISRO to ask a deceptively simple question - why do urban Indians get 10 loan offers a day on WhatsApp while farmers wait a month for a single approval? The answer became SatSure, a Bengaluru-based Earth intelligence company that uses satellite imagery, AI, and government land records to deliver alternate credit scores for farmers, monitor crop health across bank portfolios, and help airports, insurers, and FMCG companies make smarter decisions from space. Bootstrapped for four and a half years before raising $25 million across multiple rounds, SatSure now monitors 1.95 lakh villages and has analysed over 2.1 million farmer plots. In this candid, wide-ranging conversation with host Akshay Datt, Prateep breaks down the physics of 40-pixel crop detection, explains why algorithms are never the moat, and reveals the strategic logic behind SatSure's audacious zero-bid for India's first private national satellite constellation. He also shares why AI is an accelerant, not a threat, for deep-tech companies that have built genuine domain depth. What you will learn in this episode:
From three years of job rejections to building a distribution business on credit and integrity, and why the brutal truth about Ghana's job market is that it's a cartel where 90% of positions are filled internally before they're even posted, the young entrepreneur who grew up without a father but with a grandmother and auntie paying school fees while his shopkeeper mom provided breakfast money and pocket change, the university student who couldn't afford hostel accommodation so he slept in a chapel dormitory for three years sharing a room with three people just to complete his degree in business administration, the vacation visits to his grandmother's sister who was a distributor for three big FMCG companies in Ghana where he learned the business of moving consumer goods before she died in 2016, the realization that white collar jobs don't pay in Ghana when the job search turned into rejection after rejection and calls to aunties asking for help securing employment turned into "we'll get back to you" stories that never materialized, the inspiration from Mr. Simpi, the big money man he was named after who had his own business because every Simpi in Ghana didn't wait for someone else to make things happen for them, the decision to pull his own weight and work his own things out instead of waiting for family connections or government jobs that never come, the family business background that taught him how to brand products, how to sell products, how to identify suppliers and look for people to buy, the distribution knowledge gained from watching his grandmother's sister move goods worth hundreds of thousands of cedis proving that money in Ghana is in trade not in white collar office jobs, and why the ultimate truth is this: growing up in a family where people tried to work their own things out, where you're not provided with everything but you're expected to pull your own weight, where sleeping in a chapel dormitory for three years because hostel fees weren't available teaches you resilience, where watching market women buy goods worth 100,000 cedis and pay cash while university graduates sit home waiting for 800 cedi monthly salaries proves the system isn't giving way for the average youth to think beyond employment, creates the kind of young person who says "I actually need to work my own things" and builds a distribution business solving problems in Koforidua and Eastern Region because the Simpi name means you don't wait for someone, you create your own path. In this raw episode of Konnected Minds, host Derrick Abaitey sits down with Kinsley Opoku Simpi, a young entrepreneur who dismantles the dangerous "wait for family connections to get you a job" mentality that keeps graduates stuck in three year job searches, revealing the exact moment when sleeping in a chapel dormatory for three years sharing a room with three people because hostel accommodation wasn't available taught him that comfort doesn't build character, when vacation visits to his grandmother's sister who distributed FMCG products for three big companies showed him that money is in trade not in white collar jobs, when calls to aunties asking for help securing employment turned into "we'll get back to you" promises that forced him to realize he needed to work his own things out just like every other Simpi in Ghana who built their own businesses instead of waiting for someone else. Guest: Kinsley Opoku Simpi Host: Derrick Abaitey
Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/bbd-eb-intrigue-at-storeGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2J(00:00) - Intro(04:36) - When did her family realize she was going to be a singer(09:56) - Community makes India a happy place(12:34) - Moving to Mumbai & the story behind her first song(24:42) - Getting trolled for the Chikni Chameli song(30:45) - Shreya on being a very impulsive person(37:45) - Artists & their good and bad days(46:46) - Two approaches to live performances(53:20) - The Western music industry(55:13) - Gender inequality in music in India(1:08:39) - Is Reality TV fake?(1:18:51) - Why she likes staying away from negativity(1:20:55) - Her relationship with her family(1:30:00) - Constantly feeling like whatever I do, it is never enough(1:32:51) - Feeling invisible as a background singer(1:36:22) - Comparison with Lata Mangeshkar and Sunidhi Chauhan(1:44:57) - 2013, her lowest point in the industry(1:52:58) - Instagram Reels make songs popular(2:00:01) - World tour & Shreya Ghoshal Day(2:05:33) - What would her teacher feel looking at her now(2:13:42) - What would she miss when she is old and not singing(2:18:42) - BTS(2:19:43) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Shreya Ghoshal, an iconic singer, for a heartfelt conversation about music, values, and success beyond fame.Shreya reflects on Indian values, her father's influence, and how motherhood changed her definition of success. She also addresses the pressure of comparisons with legends and whether reel music culture is overpowering real music.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Shreya Ghoshal Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreyaghoshalAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Daniel McDonnell co-founder of Maple Movement, shares how severe gut health issues during his professional Ironman career led him to discover the power of maple syrup as a natural fuel source and launch Maple Movement. What began as a house-deposit gamble quickly evolved into a fast-growing gut-friendly energy gel brand now stocked in 125+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. Daniel opens up about bootstrapping the business, learning margins from scratch, managing rapid growth from his living room, and transitioning to a 3PL. He dives into brand positioning, organic content strategy, subscription revenue, and building a lean, aligned team. It's a raw, practical story of turning personal pain into a scalable FMCG business with purpose and momentum. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? According to Daniel McDonnell, the hardest part of growing a small business is keeping up with rapid growth before scalable systems are fully in place, especially during big sales months when demand spikes beyond operational capacity. He shared how he and his wife were packing nearly 95 orders a day from their living room while trying to maintain a personal brand touch, highlighting that the real challenge wasn't generating sales but managing growth sustainably while building the right infrastructure to support it. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Daniel said his favorite business book that's helped him the most is "Built to Sell" by John Warrillow — a practical guide about structuring and scaling a business so it's not dependent on the founder and becomes sellable. He's mentioned it shaped how he thinks about systems, value creation, and building something that can run beyond him. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? According to Daniel McDonnell, one podcast he highly recommends for small business growth is Chew the Fat by the Greive brothers, where they share real, relatable stories after building and exiting Realbase. He values listening to founders who have scaled and exited businesses, as their practical lessons help avoid costly mistakes. Daniel also emphasizes learning directly from experienced mentors and operators rather than figuring everything out the hard way. For him, real-world business conversations and founder-led insights have been the most impactful learning resources. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Daniel McDonnell would point to a tool that helps you systemize and scale without chaos, and one he personally recommends is Notion — it's where he organizes products, SOPs, content calendars, order processes, and more in one place so nothing slips through the cracks. He also emphasizes tools for automating the parts of your business that don't need manual work, like Mailchimp or Klaviyo for email automation, and Shopify + a good 3PL integration to handle orders cleanly as volume grows. For analytics and ads, basic dashboards like Google Analytics and Facebook/Meta Business Suite help you make smarter decisions instead of guessing. The key, he says, isn't having every tool under the sun — it's picking the ones that actually save you time and help you standardize your processes so the business can scale. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? According to Daniel McDonnell, on day one he would tell himself to raise far more capital than he thinks he needs, understand margins and cash flow from the start, and build scalable systems early—because growth can come fast, but without enough cash and structure, it becomes far more stressful than it needs to be. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey. Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Solve a real problem and the market will pull you forward - Daniel McDonnell When the team wins in their own lane the whole brand moves faster - Daniel McDonnell Build systems early because growth exposes every weakness - Daniel McDonnell
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBhM9xHOu9Q David Flochel is the Chief Executive Officer at Plant-Based Leader Quorn. Daniel sat with him in London to speak about his career in FMCG. In this conversation, we speak about why he decided to make key company changes which involved moving geographies and adapting to new cultures, a major health scare five years ago, leadership and more. Tune in to hear about: His journey from growing up in rural Northern France to becoming a CEO Working in Private Equity when he was the CEO of Selecta, part of KKR Experiences, lessons and self-awareness in his leadership journey Managing an international career with a family Quorn and his perspective on the plant-based category More Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fmcgguys/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/ Audio Mixing by Modest Ferrer Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The FMCG Guys (Dwyer Partners SL) or its partners. The FMCG Guys make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any information discussed, and accept no responsibility for any decisions or outcomes based on this content. Listeners are encouraged to seek their own professional advice before acting on any of the topics covered.
The countdown has ended, and the news isn't good. After US-Iran nuclear talks collapsed without a deal, global markets went into a tailspin, dragging the Nifty down to 25,179. In this evening's wrap-up, Sanket Bendre explains why the world is bracing for a Middle East escalation and what the "Zero Deal" outcome means for your wealth. But amidst the red, one FMCG giant is making a ₹2,000 crore move—is it a safe haven or a risky gamble?
The countdown has ended, and the news isn't good. After US-Iran nuclear talks collapsed without a deal, global markets went into a tailspin, dragging the Nifty down to 25,179. In this evening's wrap-up, Sanket Bendre explains why the world is bracing for a Middle East escalation and what the "Zero Deal" outcome means for your wealth. But amidst the red, one FMCG giant is making a ₹2,000 crore move—is it a safe haven or a risky gamble?
The countdown has ended, and the news isn't good. After US-Iran nuclear talks collapsed without a deal, global markets went into a tailspin, dragging the Nifty down to 25,179. In this evening's wrap-up, Sanket Bendre explains why the world is bracing for a Middle East escalation and what the "Zero Deal" outcome means for your wealth. But amidst the red, one FMCG giant is making a ₹2,000 crore move—is it a safe haven or a risky gamble?
What does “smart money” actually mean in beverage — especially in one of the most capital-intensive categories in CPG?In this sponsored episode, we sit down with Karen Xiang, Investment Lead at Btomorrow Ventures, the corporate venture arm backed by British American Tobacco. And we go deep into how corporate venture capital is evolving — and what it really means for founders building functional and full-size beverage brands today.Btomorrow Ventures (BTV) is not a traditional VC fund. With a £150M first fund and a newly launched £200M second fund, BTV is investing across “better brands” and “better habits” — with a particular focus in the U.S. on full-size functional beverages and functional snacks. But capital is only part of the story.Karen explains how BTV's new in-house growth platform is designed to unlock operating leverage — connecting portfolio brands to distribution pilots, commercialization support, data analytics, and internal expertise inside a global FMCG infrastructure.For founders, this episode is an insightful discussion about:• What corporate venture capital (CVC) actually is — and how it differs from traditional VC• What to ask before taking strategic capital• Why beverage remains a difficult category for many VCs — and what that means for your cap table• How to think about partnering with strategics without becoming “the last fry on the truck”Karen also offers a thoughtful framework for avoiding trend-chasing in drinks. In a world of protein pivots and format fads, she argues that fundamentals — consumer clarity, occasion ownership, distribution sequencing — still win over time.For investors, we explore how BTV thinks about co-investing rather than competing — and why having a strategic partner on the cap table can accelerate growth across the entire syndicate.If you're a founder navigating functional beverage, a co-investor evaluating corporate capital, or an operator thinking about long-term category shifts, this episode offers a rare inside look at how one of the industry's more nuanced CVC models is building in the U.S.As always, we focus on the mechanics of growth — not just the headline numbers, but how brands actually scale.Listen in for a grounded, strategic conversation about capital, distribution, and the future of value-add investing in drinks.For the latest updates, follow us:Business of Drinks:Business of Drinks website (sign up for our newsletter!)Business of Drinks YouTubeBusiness of Drinks LinkedInInstagram @bizofdrinksErica Duecy, co-host: Erica Duecy is founder and co-host of Business of Drinks and one of the drinks industry's most accomplished digital and content strategists. She runs the consultancy and advisory arm of Business of Drinks and has built publishing and marketing programs for Drizly, VinePair, SevenFifty, and other hospitality and drinks tech companies.Erica Duecy LinkedInInstagram @ericaduecyScott Rosenbaum, co-host: Scott Rosenbaum is co-host of Business of Drinks and a veteran strategist and analyst with deep experience building drinks portfolios. Most recently, he was the Portfolio Development Director at Distill Ventures. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of T. Edward Wines & Spirits, a New York-based importer and distributor.Scott Rosenbaum LinkedInCaroline Lamb, contributor: Caroline is a producer and on-air contributor at Business of Drinks and a key account sales and marketing specialist at AHD Vintners, a Michigan-based importer and distributor.Caroline Lamb LinkedInInstagram @borkalineIf you enjoyed today's conversation, follow Business of Drinks wherever you're listening, and don't forget to rate and review us. Your support helps us reach new listeners passionate about the drinks industry. Thank you!
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Register for a retreat: https://bit.ly/4rzCla8Abundance Online Course: https://bit.ly/3N0xwYrProgressive Online Course: https://bit.ly/4qZKNytAllyne's Story of Transformation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBy4Oli6dZE&t=16sGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(04:34) - Dealing with negative thoughts(16:02) - Is there a way to figure out why people are the way they are?(22:15) - New generation & emotional decay(35:29) - Can someone retrain themselves to imagine a future?(53:07) - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Theta, Delta(1:03:07) - Is it possible to help someone transform when they don't want to?(1:14:02) - Why people fail(1:22:33) - Operating out of fear vs gratitude(1:32:03) - What can people who have no time to visit your retreat do?(1:36:35) - Believing in oneself(1:45:40) - Controlling emotions and anger(1:55:04) - Autobiography of a Yogi: The book that changed him(1:59:37) - Renaming the Kundalini Method(2:03:46) - Ancient Indian studies & neuroscientists(2:10:13) - The rise in mental health problems in India(2:12:22) - His research and how things are evolving(2:19:38) - Meditation works the same as psychedelics(2:26:52) - 2 transformation stories that are hard to believe(2:35:41) - Humans are eternal(2:39:26) - Is wanting to attract abundance wrong?(2:53:35) - Do the top 0.01% of people attend such retreats?(2:57:41) - Nothing changes in our lives until we change(3:02:32) - BTS(3:02:51) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with Dr Joe Dispenza, author, lecturer and researcher to discuss fear, self-doubt, trauma stored in the nervous system, and why meditation is not about calming the mind but changing how it responds. He explains brainwaves, heart–brain coherence, inherited thinking patterns, and how suppressed emotions impact health. We also explore why young people struggle with meaning, how consistent practice can reshape identity, and why transformation goes beyond information.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Dr Joe Dispenza Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoedispenzaAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.
Michelle Pereira is the Co-Founder and Director of ElleQuinn Communications, a strategic communications advisory firm based in Mumbai. With over two decades of experience in public relations, marketing communications, and reputation management, Michelle has worked with some of India's most prominent brands across consumer, hospitality, luxury, automotive, and FMCG sectors.Prior to founding ElleQuinn in 2018, she served as Managing Director – Marcom and Consumer at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where she led the consumer practice and oversaw the Mumbai P&L while driving integrated communications across paid, owned, earned, and shared media. Her earlier leadership roles include senior positions at Adfactors PR, Edelman, and Perfect Relations, where she managed high-profile mandates including the Tata Group's consumer-facing businesses such as Taj Hotels, Titan, Tanishq, Tata Global Beverages, and Jaguar Land Rover.
Daniel is catching up with Annabel Hay, Founder and CEO of CLUTCH Glue — the globally patented fashion adhesive that went viral, delivered the "best Shark Tank pitch ever," and closed one of Australia's largest pre-seed raises for an FMCG brand. Annabel shares how an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction became an international retail brand, why listening to hate comments accelerated growth, and how fast decisions and bold marketing fuelled her rapid scale. Your Free CUB Subscription Subscribe free to CUB for monthly invites to Australia's best business events, full access to Mark Bouris' private CUB interview, and practical lessons from leading Aussie entrepreneurs at cub.club/subscribe. Exclusive Offer for our Listeners Nathan Soti from Ethos360 is offering Catching Up with CUB listeners a pay-only-when-successful recruitment model with no upfront risk.
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Let's start with your journey — what inspired you to launch LS International, and how did you build a company that's redefining executive search across global markets? Your ability to match client needs with candidate aspirations is your superpower — how do you consistently find those game-changing fits, especially at the C-suite level?The world of FMCG is moving fast; what are the new qualities and competencies companies are seeking in their next-generation CEOs, CCOs, and CMOs?What excites you most about the future of executive recruitment, especially as talent becomes more global, hybrid, and mission-driven?You operate with incredibly high standards and a people-first mindset — what leadership lessons have guided your success, and how do you maintain that relentless drive?
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence, about why South Africa’s baby FMCG market is growing despite declining birth rates and squeezed household incomes. The latest industry report reveals that categories such as baby formula, food, nappies and personal care are expanding between 4.5% and 10.1%, pointing to higher spend per child. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S8 EP2 From shop floor lessons to commercial confidence with Dahlia StroudThis week we're joined by Dahlia Stroud, a retail and FMCG leader whose career spans Nestlé, Asda and Co-op, where she's led commercial strategy, online trading and multiple buying teams (without ever officially holding the buyer title). Today she hosts Stressed But Well-Dressed, exploring the link between confidence, mindset and how we show up at work.In this episode we go back to the start- field sales, Christmas aisles and learning retail the hard way and how those early experiences built the instincts she later used to lead teams and shape commercial decisions across categories from home to healthcare.We talk about the moment online retail changed everything: why a profitable product on paper isn't always profitable in reality, how customer behaviour differs by channel, and why great buyers have to understand the full journey not just the margin line. Dahlia shares how she influenced teams without authority, using insight and education to bring people with her rather than telling them what to do.We also get into the human side of careers. Redundancy knocked her confidence and identity, and led to creating Stressed But Well-Dressed as a way to rebuild her voice, discovering along the way that everyone, even senior leaders, is figuring it out as they go. Confidence, she says, isn't about knowing everything it's about trusting you can work it out.Along the way we cover trend moments that unexpectedly explode, why getting the basics right matters just as much as innovation, and the psychology behind why customers actually buy things in the first place.Three key takeaways1. The best commercial instincts are built on the shop floor Those early, unglamorous roles teach you how retail actually works - customers, stores, operations and reality vs theory. That experience shapes stronger decisions later because you understand the impact beyond the numbers.2. Buying isn't just margin (yes we did say that) it's the full operating model Online retail forced a shift from product-level thinking to end-to-end thinking. Packaging, fulfilment, returns and behaviour all matter, and the strongest commercial teams are the ones who connect customer behaviour to financial outcomes.3. Confidence drives progression more than job titles Redundancy pushed Dahlia to rebuild her identity and voice- and reinforced a simple truth: everyone has doubt. The difference is backing yourself anyway. When you change your internal narrative, your external impact changes too.Connect with DahliaPodcast: Stressed But Well-DressedExploring the relationship between clothing, confidence, and mindsetSupport the showIf you've liked this episode please rate, follow, subscribe and share :) - and if you already have, thank you!Follow us @buyingandbeyond on Instagram Send us a DM or email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.uk Find out more about us www.buyingandbeyond.co.uk If you'd like to show a little more love, then head here to give us just a little bit *extra* and show us your support :) thank you! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300060/support
What does it really take to move from brand marketer to global growth leader?In this episode Conor Byrne sits down with Orla Mitchell for a candid, commercially grounded conversation about leadership, long-term brand building and earning marketing's seat at the growth table.Orla's career spans senior roles at Nestlé, Kerry Foods, and Mars, where she led global food and confectionery portfolios including the transformation of the gum category and the return of Extra to the #1 position in the US. She later returned to Ireland to join WaterWipes, ultimately becoming CEO and helping scale the brand internationally with sharper strategic focus and disciplined portfolio choices.This episode goes far beyond career highlights. It's about how marketing thinking matures from creative execution to enterprise-level value creation.3:00 – Winning the Marketing Champion Award & what recognition really means4:40 – From accountancy to marketing: finding the discipline that fit6:00 – Cutting her teeth in FMCG at Nestlé9:50 – Being headhunted to Mars & stepping into bigger challenges13:00 – Dealing with disappointment & knowing when to leave15:20 – Long vs short term thinking before it was fashionable17:30 – Entering Mars: business model transformation over “just advertising”19:15 – Business marketer vs creative marketer21:00 – The Ehrenberg-Bass moment: science over opinion24:30 – Creative effectiveness, star systems & why great ads last27:00 – Test & learn done properly (with action standards)31:30 – Global roles & navigating “we're different” market objections35:30 – Leading the gum category transformation38:20 – Extra's growth in the US & penetration focus41:00 – Leaving Mars & the WaterWipes opportunity43:00 – Scaling a challenger brand & making tough market choices46:00 – Marketing as growth co-pilot, not support functionIf you lead brands, sit at an executive table, or aspire to do either, this episode is a masterclass in commercially credible marketing leadership.Thanks to Tracksuit for their support of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts00:00 - Intro03:35 - About Tahir Majithia04:23 - How do some people make money & some don't in Dubai?09:46 - How he locked his first client13:17 - Psychology of different buyers19:59 - What makes the Dubai market most attractive right now?26:14 - Isn't everything curated if you cater to rich people?30:20 - Who is buying how much percent of properties?35:46 - Dubai developers45:31 - Shahrukhz & Danube49:46 - Not every branded residence adds value56:06 - Dubai's market crash during the global crisis1:03:40 - Airbnb business in Dubai1:08:40 - Real estate scams in Dubai1:14:02 - The most expensive property he sold1:18:21 - Not every property gets sold at a profit1:25:28 - Should an Indian resident buy property in Dubai?1:29:59 - Top opportunities to make money in Dubai1:34:07 - How much money he makes in a year1:36:03 - BTS1:36:36 - OutroIn today's episode, we have Tahir Majithia, Founder of Prime Capital Real Estate, breaking down the reality of Dubai's booming property market.He shares the fastest growing areas, the most reliable and underrated developers, and the biggest mistakes investors make. We also talk about how buyers get cheated, the issue with studio apartments, and the three strongest property opportunities today.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Tahir Majithia here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tahirmajithia/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Checkout Orchestro.AI: https://orchestro.ai/Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) Intro(03:51) Childhood & Poverty(22:48) Landing a Job at Coca-Cola & His Career(47:15) Helping Disney with MagicBand(1:00:25) Nvidia May Face a Strong Downturn(1:06:25) Will AI Reach a Certain Level of Creativity to Make Things Engaging?(1:10:08) What Is Angelic Intelligence?(1:18:12) Do You Think Digital Colonialism Will Take Place?(1:26:31) Where Can Youngsters Make Money Today?(1:31:32) Will Service Businesses Lose Their Value?(1:39:08) Problem He's Facing That He Would Pay Someone to Solve(1:42:41) BTS(1:43:16) OutroIn today's episode, we have Shekhar Natarajan, Founder & CEO of Orchestro AI, sharing lessons from poverty to boardrooms.He talks about what poverty really teaches, how he solved a major challenge at Coca-Cola, why he moved to PepsiCo, and Pepsi's turnaround playbook. We discuss Disney and its most profitable engine, whether it can survive the next decade, and if NVIDIA is heading toward a correction. He explains the breakthrough behind AlphaFold, who may rule the next decade, and why Perplexity AI could struggle.We also explore angelic intelligence, replacing our minds with machines, the biggest opportunity right now, investing in health prediction, and why intent shapes outcomes.Subscribe for more such conversationsFollow Shekhar Natarajan here: https://linktr.ee/shekharnatarajanofficialAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.ShortsIn today's episode, we sit down with Jack Barsky, Ex Undercover Illegal KGB Agent, Speaker & Author, Ex CIO of a 14 Billion Energy company, and Advisor to Business Leaders.Jack reveals what the KGB was really like, whether he was trained to kill, the use of honey traps, and why he was deployed to the United States. He explains the true power of the KGB, prison camps, Cold War damage, and the biggest mistake Russians made about Americans.He compares Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, explains why Putin has proven more dangerous historically, and breaks down whether China can overtake the US. We discuss techno-oligarchs, why Elon Musk represents modern power, and how information defines dominance today.We also explore the rise of Putin and how a former intelligence officer consolidated extraordinary power.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Jack Barsky Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbarsky/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Lané Klopper, consumer panel services lead at NIQ SA, shares how consumers are adapting to economic pressures in the FMCG sector.
Zimele Mbanjwa from FNB Wealth and Investments unpacks Pick n Pay's weak update and asks whether the problem is the sector or the stock. Lané Klopper from NIQ South Africa on how consumers are rewriting the rules for FMCG in 2026. Josh Kotlowitz from Future Forex explains why investing offshore isn't about patriotism or optimism – it's simply sound risk management.
Checkout Mesa School of Business: https://bit.ly/3OwRxWSGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:40) - Can you teach someone how to build a startup?(11:25) - It's an exciting time to be a job seeker(15:08) - MNCs will create more jobs than startups(22:03) - The story behind Silicon Valley(31:44) - How to build a successful startup(33:56) - Skills that make you a successful startup founder(47:17) - Amazon's leadership principles(52:09) - Understanding unit economics: an important startup skill(59:00) - You should know how to launch your product in 2 weeks(1:05:51) - Knowing how to talk to customers is a skill(1:09:49) - Distribution: the most important skill(1:18:36) - One specific insight everyone should know(1:22:54) - A problem he would pay someone to solve(1:28:37) - BTS(1:29:45) - OutroIn today's episode, we speak with Varun Limaye, Co-founder, Mesa School of Business on how students can build successful startups and the skills that actually matter in the real world.This episode is a practical breakdown of what it takes to move from learning to building. We also talk about AI, why it shouldn't scare you, how it shifts the nature of work rather than eliminating opportunity, and why builders who adapt early will stay relevant.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Varun Limaye here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunlimaye/Follow Mesa School of Business here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/mesa-school-of-business/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter, to know more checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:25) - What is the T-1 countries concept?(10:31) - What happens if you challenge the status quo?(12:52) - The Greenland issue(22:58) - The EU-India deal(29:57) - India-China power dynamics(35:17) - Which is the biggest market now?(39:09) - India-US: What's happening now?(41:30) - Iran & US(44:31) - Why the US doesn't want democracy(50:46) - How will US-Pakistan relations affect India?(52:49) - Is Trump good for America?(54:51) - India should step up its AI game(55:57) - India was an extractive colony even before colonization(58:56) - Information warfare(1:02:48) - Why are the IMF, WTO, and UN becoming ineffective?(1:05:15) - BTS(1:05:45) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Aditya S. Rathore, doctor and geopolitics speaker, breaking down global power, conflict, and strategy with blunt clarity.The conversation goes deeper into why China and India cannot be allies, why Taiwan is the next global flashpoint, the US approach toward China and Pakistan, and why America no longer prioritizes democracy promotion. We also discuss sanctions on Iran, weakening global institutions, and warnings India must not ignore.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Aditya Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adityasaidwhat/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:36) - Who is Yungblud?(10:00) - Biggest insecurity(17:05) - A part of his childhood he wants to forget(18:51) - My art stemmed from pain(21:01) - What shaped him in childhood(35:18) - Evolving as a songwriter(41:03) - What he loves about Dr. Dre(47:54) - Does he see himself becoming like his father?(51:02) - Boxing(56:16) - Relationship with his mother(59:20) - Writing about pain(1:02:11) - Gen Z and the identity crisis(1:09:47) - The internet and its idea of masculinity(1:24:31) - I've been an open book(1:26:56) - Body dysmorphia(1:30:25) - When does he feel the loneliest?(1:34:29) - Why celebrities always chase the high(1:41:28) - Yungblud and Aaquib Wani collaboration(1:44:16) - Last question(1:47:30) - BTS(1:49:28) - OutroIn today's episode, we sit down with YUNGBLUD, Grammy-winning recording artist, for a raw conversation about identity, insecurity, confidence, and the cost of being seen.The conversation moves into relationships, honesty, selfishness, and why poor communication creates insecurity. He shares his bond with his mother, how she grounds him before big moments, and his struggles with body image despite performing fearlessly on stage.We also explore how insecurity once shaped his art, why he stopped creating to please others, and why the most connected art is made selfishly.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow YUNGBLUD Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yungbludAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
This Episode is brought to you by Urban Platter, to know more checkout: https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:16) - Why people hate successful people(09:55) - Why do people think rich people are evil?(13:45) - His relationship with his parents & insecurity(23:18) - Weight loss & how things changed after it(31:46) - His biggest fear(34:18) - God complex & his red flags(38:03) - Heartbreak(42:56) - Loneliness(47:21) - The biggest responsibility of a man(51:35) - Being on the same team since the beginning & trust issues(1:00:26) - His idea of therapy(1:01:54) - Toxic vs Dhurandhar 2(1:03:39) - Ekaki(1:08:49) - Facing rejection during Bollywood auditions(1:16:30) - The Elli AvrRam controversy(1:20:53) - Biggest insecurity & dream today(1:24:19) - BTS(1:25:35) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Ashish Chanchlani, director and actor, in a raw conversation about success, insecurity, and what it actually costs to grow in public.The conversation moves into loneliness, fear, trust issues, and why men are taught to suppress emotions. He reflects on responsibility, relationships, the one rule that matters in love, and why being too sweet can backfire. We also discuss Ekaki, his most invincible year, creative risks, Rajamouli's strategy, Elli AvrRam, and his biggest inferiority complex. This episode is honest, intense, and deeply human.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Ashish Chanchlani Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashishchanchlaniAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Free SEO Audit Here Ranged - Contact Them Here Connect With Jess on LinkedInReady to take your FMCG or eCommerce brand from DTC darling to retail powerhouse?In this must-listen episode, Jessica Gordoun, Managing Director of Ranged, reveals the exact strategy her team uses to get challenger brands like Funday and Muscle Nation stocked in Coles, Woolworths, Chemist Warehouse, and Costco, and keep them there.Whether you're bootstrapping an eCom brand or already hitting 7-figures online, this episode is your unfair advantage to land on the shelves of Australia's biggest retailers.What retail buyers actually care about (hint: it's not your Instagram following)Why most eCom brands fail in retail, and how to avoid itThe one mistake that can kill your range review before it startsHow brands like Funday hacked the Woolworths system in 3 monthsHow to tailor pack size, price point & marketing for omnichannel successWhy your eCommerce traction might be your greatest retail weaponThe ideal timeline to go from launch to retail-readyWhen NOT to pursue national retail, and whyJessica Gordoun is the Managing Director of Ranged, a specialist retail partner helping social-led and eCom-native brands scale into Australia's biggest retail channels. With previous leadership roles at Coles Local and The Reject Shop, Jess has sat on both sides of the buyer/supplier table and knows exactly what it takes to win.
Jon Walsh pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a challenger FMCG brand without drinking your own Kool-Aid. From tying purpose to exit strategy, to why profit is a prerequisite (not a betrayal), to the tiny commercial decisions that quietly unlock big growth, this is a grounded, no-nonsense breakdown of taking Bio&Me from £2m to £20m. Heavy on real-world trade-offs, buyer reality, margins, packaging, people, and founder intensity — light on startup theatre. A sharp, practical listen for anyone trying to build something durable. ===============
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(2:51) - Metabolic Dysfunction(7:00) - What Is Insulin Resistance?(18:58) - Progression of Insulin Resistance(25:10) - Signs That You Are Insulin Resistant(32:40) - TOFI – The “Thin Outside, Fat Inside” Phenomenon(37:27) - Why Indians Store Most Fat in Visceral Areas(45:52) - Why Your Body Doesn't Need Carbohydrates(57:53) - The Ketogenic Diet(1:00:12) - Why Are Carbohydrates Such a Big Part of Our Diet If They Aren't Essential?(1:07:21) - Two Grains That Are Better Than Wheat(1:14:25) - What Is Type 3 Diabetes?(1:18:46) - What Is Type 4 Diabetes?(1:25:17) - The Three Big Rocks of Metabolic Health(1:32:49) - Focus on High-Protein Diets(1:35:46) - BTS(1:36:38) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Karan Sarin, author of Sick Nation, breaking down why India is facing a silent metabolic epidemic.The conversation goes deeper into the coming dementia crisis in India, insulin resistance as a hidden driver of PCOS, and why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of metabolic damage. We also discuss how chronic stress quietly destroys metabolic health, veg vs non-veg diets from a metabolic lens, and the three most important levers to fix metabolic health.This episode is essential for anyone serious about long-term health, energy, and disease prevention.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Karan Sarin Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetreactionsAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
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Checkout ASUS ExpertBook P Series: https://www.flipkart.com/bbd-eb-intrigue-at-storeGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:58) - The role of a board of advisors(09:14) - A company that flourished with the help of its board of directors(11:55) - Why big companies are slower than small companies(20:38) - How feedback makes you better(27:53) - What small companies underestimate about big companies(34:43) - Billion-dollar CEOs and their biggest fear(38:18) - How large companies kill innovative ideas(45:19) - Why India doesn't have enough capital backing(49:48) - BlackBerry & Nokia: why they vanished(52:53) - Why large companies employ consultants(55:10) - How young founders can beat giants(57:05) - Three business niches(1:00:39) - Dominating one business(1:06:33) - Unilever: one thing that changed the market and one that failed(1:12:15) - How to build trust in a low-trust society(1:14:41) - Differences between Indian, American, and Chinese customers(1:18:46) - Convincing low-income consumers to buy phones(1:21:41) - Which sector sees maximum growth as a country develops(1:26:24) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Shiv Shivakumar, ex-CEO of Nokia (Emerging Markets) and PepsiCo India, to cover how startups build massive brands and why big companies struggle to keep up. We also talk about understanding customers across India, the US, and China, and how trust, authenticity, and relevance are critical to scaling a business in a low-trust society. From building trust with new audiences to creating brands that last, Shiv shares practical insights for founders and leaders who want to win big.Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Shiv Shivakumar On:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivshivakumar/X: https://x.com/ShivShivakumarAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
This episode is brought to you by Urban Platter, to know more checkout : https://bit.ly/urban-platter-figuring-outGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Trying to grow your Social Media? Talk to Us - https://forms.gle/sJfksjy4K3rpNnvF9Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(03:53) - Raj Shamani x Kirttan Shah Begins(05:15) - Problems in the US(12:18) - Why Is the US Behind Oil?(17:44) - Power of the Dollar(25:47) - The Reserve Currency Changes Every 100 Years(28:00) - The US as an Unstable Partner(33:51) - US-Led Economy vs China-Led Economy(40:30) - The Greenland Issue(47:32) - The Venezuela Issue(1:00:33) - Elon Musk and Donald Trump Relationship(1:04:30) - Semiconductors and Taiwan(1:13:20) - US, Technology Advantage, and Gold(1:17:21) - Silver Hype(1:24:30) - Economic Decoupling and a New Reserve Currency(1:36:35) - India's Population Problem and Strength(1:40:26) - Innovation in China and the US(1:42:14) - The Future of IT Companies and Their Problems(1:52:23) - How to Make Money and Invest in India(2:02:51) - Why All Markets Are Profitable and AI ROI(2:14:46) - Will the US Deliver Better Returns?(2:18:14) - Closing Thoughts(2:18:33) - BTS(2:19:44) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Kirttan Shah, Co-Founder of FPA Edutech and Founder of Truvanta Wealth, to break down global power, geopolitics, and money in a way that is simple, logical, and grounded in first principles.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Kirttan Shah Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirtanshahcfp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirtanshahcfp/About Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are her personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Intro(05:09) - Childhood(08:01) - Tell me about your biggest insecurity(10:41) - Uncertainty made her an astronaut(14:05) - Training and the most difficult part of it(25:14) - Have you ever cried in space?(26:45) - The worst part about using the washroom in space(28:33) - What does space sound like?(28:37) - What does space smell like?(35:10) - An unsettling time in space(42:55) - A night when she lost hope(47:18) - The longest day in space(49:31) - 286 days: never feeling lonely(52:55) - The kind of dreams people have in space(55:12) - The initial days after coming back to Earth(1:00:24) - Relationship with her father(1:13:00) - What does India look like from space?(1:15:50) - The strangest thing seen in space(1:18:16) - Is there life out there?(1:20:05) - One of the most beautiful things she saw in space(1:21:48) - Did Kalpana Chawla's death change anything in her?(1:24:34) - “Bring it on” attitude(1:26:44) - Last question(1:28:53) - BTS(1:29:54) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Sunita Williams, NASA Astronaut (Ret.) and U.S. Navy Captain (Ret.), describing how India looks from space, the explosion of colors during the day, the Himalayas standing out like nothing else, and how rivers, land, and geography reveal patterns you never see from the ground. At night, India becomes something entirely different, a connected web of lights that feels alive.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Sunita Williams Here:X: https://x.com/Astro_SuniAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
Stephen Grootes is in conversation with Investec Group CEO Fani Titi about on-the-ground sentiment from Team South Africa at the World Economic Forum, global perceptions of South Africa’s growth and investability, and how geopolitical tensions ranging from trade risks to questions over central bank independence are shaping the global economic outlook. In other interviews, Nicola Allen, senior analyst at Trade Intelligence discusses how South Africa’s FMCG price war is reaching its limits, with retailers split between heavy promotional intensity and a shift toward stable pricing and personalised value to protect margins and build loyalty. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars sits down with Harmeet Ahuja to break down what actually changes as a company moves from the tens of millions into the hundreds. They unpack why systems, processes, and structure must be built ahead of growth, not after problems show up, and how disciplined leaders install safeguards that prevent the business from slipping backward as it scales.Brad and Harmeet dive into the role of people, culture, and values in long-term growth. From developing talent from the ground up to building trust through clear communication and accountability, this conversation shows why strong culture is not optional at scale. They also explore branding, distribution, and partnerships, including why standing behind your partners and guaranteeing outcomes can become a serious competitive advantage.If you believe your business has the potential to go much bigger and you want a clearer way to scale strategically, protect what you've built, and think long-term like a real $100M leader, this episode will sharpen how you approach growth.About Harmeet Ahuja:Harmeet Ahuja is a seasoned business leader and the Group CEO of Sun Mark, one of the UK's fastest-growing FMCG distribution and export companies. Under his leadership, Sun Mark expanded from a modest £8 million turnover to approaching £200 million in annual sales, now exporting products to over 130 countries across emerging and challenging markets.Ahuja has been recognized as CEO of the Year in the Thames Valley 250 and has driven sustained global growth by building strong teams, empowering people throughout the organization, and navigating complex international trade environments.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter
Checkout Emergent: https://app.emergent.shGuest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts(00:00) - Introduction(03:32) - What Is Emergent?(04:10) - What Will Happen to Coders?(12:42) - How to Go from ₹1 Lakh to ₹1 Crore(18:55) - A Website That's Making a Lot of Money(21:30) - The Next Billion-Dollar Idea(26:49) - Emergent Tool & the Indian Defence System(28:24) - Entrepreneurship: The New Indian Dream(30:36) - How Far Behind Are We Compared to the US & China?(34:59) - AGI & Rogue AGI(41:04) - Are Companies More Powerful Than Countries Today?(43:45) - One Skill That Will Become Worthless in the Next Few Years(46:20) - Prompt Engineering(50:50) - What's Going to Get More Difficult Now?(57:39) - Why Should People Leave Dying Industries & Join AI Startups?(01:07:33) - Qualifications & How It All Started(01:15:10) - Dunzo's Downfall(01:18:00) - An App Idea for Raj(01:22:31) - What Kind of Apps Can People Build?(01:24:38) - BTS(01:26:02) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Mukund Jha, Founder and CEO of Emergent, to decode what the AI revolution actually means for builders, coders, and anyone trying to stay relevant in the next few years.This episode is essential for founders, developers, students, and anyone thinking long-term about careers, money, and leverage in the AI era. Watch till the end to understand what to learn, what to ignore, and how to position yourself for what's coming next.Subscribe for more such conversations.Follow Mukund Jha Here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukund-jha-a1596413/X: https://x.com/mukundjhaFollow Emergent Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergentlabsAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/About Figuring OutFiguring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.
In this episode, Julian welcomes Anne Unsworth, founding director of Clear Path Success and certified trainer of NLP and hypnosis. Anne shares her fascinating journey into the world of NLP, which began during a challenging period in her life following the collapse of a family business. What started as a personal development need evolved into a passion, leading her through practitioner, master practitioner, and trainer certifications - including completing her initial training just days before the first COVID lockdown. Anne brings a unique perspective, combining her extensive FMCG corporate background with deep expertise in how we communicate, think, and create our version of reality. The conversation explores why communication remains one of the biggest challenges in organisations, despite being something we do constantly. Anne explains the NLP communication model, revealing that only 7% of our communication comes from the words we use, with the rest driven by body language and tone. She shares practical tools like the hierarchy of ideas, which helps people shift between detailed and strategic thinking, and discusses how understanding someone's "model of the world" can transform workplace relationships. Whether you're a leader wanting to connect more effectively with your team or simply curious about why emails so often get misread, this episode offers valuable insights into the art and science of communication. Connect with Anne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-unsworth-3474992/ Website: https://clearpathsuccess.com/ ########## If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian at: julian@julianrobertsconsulting.com You can buy my book "Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Building Resilient Teams" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DFTYN2Y2 ##########
Siddharth Bajaj is a seasoned marketing executive and Chief Marketing Officer at Dr Batra's Positive Clinics, where he leads brand communications and growth strategies. With around 20 years of experience across B2C and B2B sectors—including BFSI, supply chain, AgriTech, FMCG, and healthcare—he's known for driving impactful campaigns, strategic planning, and customer engagement initiatives globally. His work blends strategic vision with MarTech to optimize omnichannel outreach, and he's led brand launches and high-visibility marketing efforts across international markets. Siddharth holds a master's in advertising and public relations and a bachelor's in computer science.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jonathan Escobar Marin about his recent book, " LEAD TO BEAT: The Leadership Rhythm That Shapes Tomorrow." Jonathan Escobar Marin has been bridging the nuanced gap between strategy and execution – and between executives and their associates – for the world's leading corporations for over two decades. His distinguished efforts have resulted in an exceptional track record, marked by over 320 successful transformations across more than thirty-two countries. After leaving school at sixteen, he later transformed adversity into advantage, ultimately guiding global boards and C-suites across FMCG, retail, pharmaceutical, and tech sectors, where he has consistently empowered firms to outperform markets and dismantle organizational complacency. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Why do so many of us founders try to do the equivalent of building a flatpack house without the instructions? And then beat ourselves up internally when it turns out to be harder than expected? Or when you make mistakes that anyone would in the same situation? Would you spend years trying to make it work with no instructions — just half-torn pages you've collected along the way, doing your best to stitch them together?Not just the furniture mind you - The foundations. The skeleton. The plumbing. The electrics. The legal and safety stuff too....... and while you're trying to build it, you're also trying to market it, sell AirB&B rooms and put the entire place up for sale?Would you spend 50-500k of your own money doing this, not to mention your unpaid time?That's effectively what we do as consumer packaged goods founders.After a tough few years, after countless marathons, we often end up with good products, and a brand we feel passionate about.Perhaps we get some early D2C wins, and some early retailer traction too.But then the stakes get higher. We need to making pricing, channel, hiring and funding decisions without ever being able to see how the whole system fits together.So decisions get made in isolation - without us realising they are joined up. (think pricing decisions and customer or channel read-across - and if you don't know what that means, ask below and I will tell you from my own experience, mistakes and learnings!)Problems get fixed as they appear.But the cost shows up later - in margin, stress, or decisions that need undoing.This is happening to thousands of us, everyday. How ridiculous is that? We're all making the same mistakes, incurring the same costs, getting more and more stressed - without ever asking: Why am I not looking for a set of instructions for this? Why am I beating myself up for not getting it right without them?After 25+ years working inside and alongside consumer brands - from global blue-chip FMCG to fast-scaling challengers, I kept seeing this pattern repeat.So I built the decision-making framework I needed and I wrapped it up inside the BGH Mini MBA. With a peer and expert network, so you don't have to carry this level of complexity on their own.Stop thinking you *should* be able to do this on your own.Fi Fitz ⚡