Podcasts about south asian heritage month

Part two of an intergenerational conversation, in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, between our Programme Officer Munny and members of her family exploring this year's theme - free to be me.

In the final episode of our dedicated SAHM podcast miniseries, Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts Reed Smith partners Nav Sahota, Nathan Menon and Sakil Suleman for a conversation on identity and the power of cultural roots in shaping careers. The partners reflect on their South Asian heritage and the significance of South Asian Heritage Month 2024, and offer heartfelt advice to their younger selves and aspiring lawyers.  

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.     Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Anita Raja Dr Anita Raja (MRCGP , DFSRH, LOC SDI ) is a General practitioner in Birmingham, West Midlands. She is a practising GP, broadcaster and campaigner for wellbeing, especially within the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. She has a specialist interest in longevity & lifestyle medicine . She is an advocate for a holistic approach to physical and mental well being. She is a leading expert in Women's health and has been featured in various health and lifestyle magazines like Stylist UK , Glamour magazine , Strong Women UK . Her opinion on key issues surrounding the Health care system have been endorsed and valued by leading electronic media channels. She has been a TV Presenter for a 1 hour live show “Let's talk “ on British Muslim TV from 2021 to 2022 , touching upon sensitive issues predominantly within the South Asian Community. LinkedIn: @dranitaraja Instagram: @dranitaraja, @royalcollegeofgps X: @dranitaraja      Resources and Additional Material:   South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/gp-wellbeing https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/perinatal-mental-health https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/mental-health-care-is-a-priority https://britishima.org/work/mental-health/ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/south-asian-values-medical-practice https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/celebrating-south-asian-heritage Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, our Programme Officer Munny sat down with members of her family for an intergenerational conversation around this year's theme - free to be me.

August is South Asian Heritage Month and Virgin Radio Pride is here to shine a light on the experiences of brown and queer individuals! Why? Because South Asian culture is bursting with camp and colour! Join host Shiv for this Virgin Radio Pride special that celebrates the unique vibrant spirit of the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.    Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Hareen De Silva Hareen qualified as a GP in 2015 and spent 5 years working as a salaried GP in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. He was involved in the RCGP as the First5 rep for South Yorkshire and North Trent and then became the youngest faculty chair in RCGP history. He was chair for just under 2 years before he pursued a career in humanitarian assistance. He has worked in Greece, Iraq, Northeast Syria, Ukraine and most recently Gaza. He has worked as clinician initially but now works in management and leadership when deployed and was the Head of Mission for his organisation CADUS in Gaza. He currently lectures for World Extreme Medicine in Humanitarian Medicine and working as a locum GP when he is not deployed on mission.  Instagram: @royalcollegeofgps     Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire GP Lives: War and Peace | GP Frontline (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Notes from the field: A GP details his work in conflict zones (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

In celebration of South Asian Heritage Month, Karun Chandhok joins Matt Baker to reminisce about his inspiring journey into Formula One.From karting around his father's workshop to driving in an F1 car, Karun Chandhok recounts the hard work and determination that earned him a seat in Formula One. Being one of only two Indian drivers to have challenged in the motorsport, Chandhok discusses the importance of his position and the changes that need to be made to see more South Asians making their way into Formula One.

Katrina Mirpuri joins renowned Indian chef and owner of the Cinnamon Collection, Vivek Singh to discuss the significance of South Asian Heritage Month in the UK.South Asian people make up 20 per cent of London's population.The month runs from July 18 to August 17 and aims to celebrate all things surrounding South Asian culture. To read Katrina's full guide of the capital's events click here.Vivek Singh has launched the UK's first chaat competitive eating challenge at his latest restaurant, Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond...In this episode:-What is chaat? the challenge, and Katrina reveals her own score-This year's theme ‘Free to Be Me' and how it's expressed in many ways-History, culture, and delicious food...-Why Vivek is “proud to be Indian” and thinks the population is "more seen" than beforePlus more.For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nity Raj, General Counsel and a Director of Brentford Football Club, joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss South Asian Heritage Month. They delve into Nity's career influences, his role at Brentford FC  (the Bees), the significance of his South Asian heritage, and the collective steps needed to advance DEI and increase South Asian participation in the highest levels of football and sports.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.    Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Carter Singh Dr Carter Singh MBE is a GP Partner in Nottinghamshire. He is a nationally elected council member on the RCGP Council and a Fellow of the College. He is the former Chairman of the Nottinghamshire LMC and has a wealth of commissioning experience as he was a former board member of the Mansfield and Ashfield CCG. His medical leadership and management achievements were recognised when he was made a Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. During the pandemic Carter was pivotal in building trust and bridges alike with people belonging to marginalised ethnic minority communities and those with learning disabilities and was able to help navigate them though challenging, confusing and difficult times and help keep them protected and safe.  For his efforts, he was awarded an MBE in 2020.  Instagram: @royalcollegeofgps     Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/archive-ten-minute-consultation-carter-singh https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/archive-opinion-mental-health-practitioners-gp NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire We are better, stronger, and happier together (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Embracing diversity in general practice (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

This week, Sapna is joined by Saroop, as well as special guests Nikkita Chadha and Maninder Sachdeva, to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. Together, the four discuss their backgrounds and experiences, including how culture has played various roles within their lives. Plus, they give us their take on what good South Asian representation looks like today. Finally, they run through their favourite Bollywood movies, foodie spots and music, while also unpacking Nikkita & Maninder's career journeys. Follow Us On: Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBESubscribe to our podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/the-luxegirl-...PANELSapna Rao | @sapna_rao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/ Nikkita Chadha | @nikkitachadha | https://www.instagram.com/nikkitachadha/ Saroop Sangha | @saroop.k.s | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/ Maninder Sachdeva | @manindersachdeva | https://www.instagram.com/manindersachdeva/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Sapna is joined by Saroop, as well as special guests Nikkita Chadha and Maninder Sachdeva, to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. Together, the four discuss their backgrounds and experiences, including how culture has played various roles within their lives. Plus, they give us their take on what good South Asian representation looks like today. Finally, they run through their favourite Bollywood movies, foodie spots and music, while also unpacking Nikkita & Maninder's career journeys. Follow Us On: Instagram | https://bit.ly/3X0xm27TikTok | http://bit.ly/3jvwlBESubscribe to our podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/the-luxegirl-...PANELSapna Rao | @sapna_rao | https://www.instagram.com/sapna_rao/ Nikkita Chadha | @nikkitachadha | https://www.instagram.com/nikkitachadha/ Saroop Sangha | @saroop.k.s | https://www.instagram.com/saroop.k.s/ Maninder Sachdeva | @manindersachdeva | https://www.instagram.com/manindersachdeva/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Theo Smith interviews Hannah Litt, a neurodivergent advocate, about her experiences with ADHD and OCD. Hannah discusses the importance of intersectionality and the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in navigating systems that were not built for them. She emphasizes the need for validation, support, and understanding from both organizations and communities. Hannah also highlights the impact of past trauma and the role of parents in advocating for their neurodivergent children. She calls for empathy, equity, and an intersectional approach in creating inclusive environments for everyone. Keywords: neurodiversity, intersectionality, ADHD, OCD, support, validation, trauma, education system, parents, organisations, empathy, equity, inclusion Takeaways Validation and support are crucial for neurodivergent individuals in navigating systems that were not built for them. Intersectionality is important in understanding the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals from different backgrounds. Parents play a vital role in advocating for their neurodivergent children and creating a supportive environment. Organisations should prioritise empathy, equity, and inclusion to support neurodivergent employees. Education systems need to provide better support and resources for neurodivergent students. There is a need for greater awareness, education, and understanding of neurodiversity in communities and organisations. You can find out more about Hannah and her work here: https://hannahlitt.com/

Can a church still be an open, welcoming place if you don't belong to the same faith? And how do Londoners today feel about experiencing places of worship as part of the public realm? In religious spaces, we are used to encountering memorials to notable, wealthy individuals, but not necessarily to ordinary people. In this episode, we discover the memorial to the victims of COVID-19 in the heart of St Paul's Cathedral, one of London's most iconic buildings. Bringing together discussions around secular and sacred spaces, we find out from Londoners if a COVID-19 monument in a religious space can work to include everyone, and hear about one cathedral's hopes to do exactly that. ---------- Presenter: Aindrea Emelife, Curator of Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA (Museum of West African Art). Contributors: Debbie Weekes-Barnard, Deputy Mayor, Communities and Social Justice; Dr Paula Gooder, Canon Chancellor at St Paul's Cathedral; Jasvir Singh, Founder of South Asian Heritage Month, family barrister, and activist; Mark Sapaen, St Barnabas Church, Walthamstow. Produced by Sylvie Carlos. Sound design by Weyland Mckenzie-Witter. Hosted on Spotify. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Mayor of London.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.   Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care( NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Nighat Arif Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women's health, and a honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. With 16 years NHS experience, she now runs her own private practice. Dr Nighat is also the resident doctor on BBC Breakfast and This Morning, and a content creator with YouTube Health and the WHO Fides network. In 2023, she received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister for her work raising awareness of women's health issues. Dr Nighat is the bestselling author of "The Knowledge: Your guide to female health from menstruation to the menopause". Instagram: @drnighatarif @royalcollegeofgps    Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) Perspectives on Islamophobia Perspectives on Women GPs Beyond Their Intersections NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire We are better, stronger, and happier together (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Embracing diversity in general practice (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

In the first episode of our miniseries of podcasts celebrating South Asian Heritage Month 2024, Gautam Bhattacharyya, chair of Reed Smith's India Business team, welcomes Yasmin Batliwala MBE, CEO of Advocates for International Development. Together, they explore Yasmin's career path, her mentors and inspirations, her passion for pro bono work and the significance of her Parsi heritage. ----more---- Transcript: Intro: Welcome to the Reed Smith Podcast, Inclusivity Included: Powerful Personal Stories. In each episode of this podcast,  our guests will share their personal stories, passions, and challenges, past and present, all with the goal of bringing people together and learning more about others.  You might be surprised by what we all have in common, inclusivity included.   Gautam: Hello everyone and welcome to another of our Reed Smith podcasts and this one is part of our special mini-series to celebrate and mark South Asian Heritage Month 2024 and I'm overjoyed to have as our podcast today the incredibly impressive Yasmin Batliwala. Hello Yasmin.  Yasmin: Hello Gautam, lovely to be here.  Gautam: It's lovely to have you and I've been really so excited to do this podcast with you. For our listeners, I'm going to introduce Yasmin so you can appreciate just what an amazing person she is. Yasmin is the chief executive of Advocates for International Development, a very prominent pro bono and CSR institution with which Reed Smith has had a very long and happy relationship and association. And we continue to do so. And I've known Yasmin for many, many years. and we've had many a discussion about our shared passion for pro bono work and the importance of lawyers doing pro bono work and the impact that it has. Yasmin is responsible for overseeing the work of A4ID, as I'll call it, and she's held many prominent roles in the public and third sector over her very illustrious career. Apart from pro bono work, her portfolios have included some incredible causes. Those include HIV and AIDS, drug alcohol, dependency, and criminal justice. She has also undertaken work for the UN's Office of Drugs and Crime, and has a great deal of board experience too, having, amongst other things, been on the board of a large NHS trust. Yasmin also, to the extent she has spare time, and I'm stunned she does have spare time, has also served as a magistrate in the Youth and Adult Courts. She's also, as you can imagine, been the recipient of several honors. And amongst those, and there are many of them, she has been awarded the City of London Woman of Achievement for her public service work. And in 2022, Yasmin received an MBE for her work in human rights, the rule of law and international development as part of the Queen's New Year's honors list. So it really is a wonderful privilege to be speaking to you on this podcast, Yasmin, and I'm really looking forward to our discussions. Now, let me start with this as we get into our discussion. Tell us a little bit about your career background. I've already highlighted for our listeners a few of the roles that you've undertaken prior to your current role as chief executive of A4ID. But I wonder whether you could give us a little bit of a background about how you got to your role at A4ID and your career background, which has led up to that.  Yasmin: Thank you very much, Gautam. I'd like to start then by thanking you for inviting me to join in this podcast and for the opportunity to talk about the work of Advocates for International Development, which I know that you know that I'm truly passionate about. So to answer your question about what I was doing prior to A4ID work-wise, before joining A4ID, basically I ran my own consultancy, providing senior level support to the public and non-profit sectors. My work primarily involved problem solving, managing teams, assisting the recruitment of CEOs and other executive positions. And I should say that I thoroughly enjoyed being self-employed as it allowed me to spend quality time with my two young daughters as they were then. And I could work during their nursery hours and resume tasks when they were asleep. And incidentally, I even earned more money than I've ever done since while I was working for myself. Throughout my career, I think you've said, I have worked mainly in the public and non-profit sector. And you've indicated the background work I've done within the drugs field and also in HIV. And I've also served, as you've mentioned, on various boards, including also a university, as well as on police authority, where I briefly held position of chair. I currently chair VIA, formerly known as WDP, which is a leading charity providing drug and alcohol services across the UK. VIA is known for its quality of services and innovative approach. And I like to think that my leadership has played a role in its success. Now, in respect to other things that have brought me to A4ID, I was invited to get involved with A4ID just by chance. Someone suggested that I met the executive director at the time. She and I got on swimmingly and as a consequence of that I started to work with her to look at how we could build the organization so that's really a potted summary of my career to date.  Gautam: Well thank you and it really is I mean you know you've packed a lot in in your wonderful career today and undertaking some amazing work for lots of really important causes and you know I think I think one of the things I just want to step back to is you've had a very impressive career. Of that, there's no doubt. And it's ongoing, right? You're not finished yet. Not by a long way. But we all benefit from mentors and inspirations in the course of our career. And I wonder whether you could share with our listeners some of your biggest career mentors and inspirations so far.  Yasmin: Gautam, I think that's a really difficult question because I have been inspired by so many people over the years. Obviously, those who have supported and encouraged me stand out, ranging from my line managers and peers to various teams that I've worked with, including actually my current team. Indeed, my very first job was doing what was called action research on illicit drug use in SW5, which is Earls Court, and also the West End. Professor Betsy Ettore was my line manager at the time, and she was simply amazing. She encouraged me to think for myself and was always available when I needed her. I was at the time fresh out of university and yet she treated me like an equal and I valued that because she actually listened very carefully to what I had to say and supported my ambition for the study that we were doing. Now coming back to where I am today I suppose I especially want to mention the board of A4ID. Their support has been incredible but it's their pioneering spirit and belief that everything is possible that truly inspires me. They also believe in me personally which has been invaluable and enabled me to push forward with our vision. Roger Leese, the chair of A4ID and a partner at Clifford Chance, has perhaps been a significant inspiration throughout our time working together. We've often solved problems by approaching them from completely different perspectives, and his insights have always been spot on. Indeed, the longer I have known him, the more I've come to respect him. To me, integrity and respect are very important in those that have inspired me. And perhaps the reason I've been working in this role for so long has been mainly because of the individuals that I have been fortunate to come across over the years. Now, I've been particularly impressed by the legal profession's can-do culture and their attitude that everything and anything is possible, which happens also to be my perspective in life. This approach and their understated passion is something I greatly admire. The entire legal pro bono community, from international law firms that we work with, to in-house counsel, the judiciary, paralegals and barristers, demonstrate to me their remarkable dedication. They use their skills and intellect to contribute to the greater good, often without expecting recognition or even a pat on the back. Let me give you an example close to home. Now, you've mentioned just in your start the involvement of Reed Smith. So when I joined A4ID, Reed Smith provided us with the accommodation. At that time, A4ID was a much smaller organization with fewer staff and a smaller turnover. Right. Without Reed Smith's support, I'm not sure A4ID would have thrived. Reed Smith even contributed their staff's time to oversee the development of A4ID at the beginning, not seeking thanks or recognition, just doing what they could to help the cause. If anything was requested from them, they would think about it and come back to us with a solution about how to make it happen. So I, for one, have immense admiration for Reed Smith and the support that the firm has provided ever since our inception in 2006. Many of our law firms have also, as well as corporate partners, have also shown and continue to show some support over the years. They've supported A4ID in its journey and through us have provided expert pro bono legal advice to international development sector and have also donated funds to enable us to exist and to function. And I firmly believe that through the law, we can change the world for the greater good and that lawyers have a key role to play in making this happen. Imagine no other profession is able to achieve this, only the legal profession. What inspiration is that? So to answer your question, I would say I've been most inspired by the legal sector with which I've been fortunate to work with and why I'm still in this role after all these many years.  Gautam: Well, thank you, Yasmin. That was an incredibly impressive set of points. And I just wonder if I could dig into that a little bit. Extremely, there's a lot I could unpack there. But let me focus on what makes pro bono work so important. Now, we all know it's really important. It has real impact. And lawyers are integral to that. And so I wonder whether you could give us your thoughts on just why pro bono work is so important and why law firms and the teamwork that they achieve is so important to make that happen. You mentioned in your answer just now just how unique in many ways the legal profession is to be able to deliver those sorts of services and results. And I certainly know how enriching it's been for me personally to be heavily involved in pro bono work for so many years. But I wonder whether you could share your thoughts on that, please.  Yasmin: Thanks, Gautam. I would say that pro bono work is vital because it allows professionals and the corporates to give back to the community, promoting social justice and addressing systemic inequalities. qualities. By providing free legal services to those who cannot afford them, pro bono work ensures that access to justice is not limited by financial means. This contribution really helps to level the playing field, ensuring that vulnerable and marginalized communities and individuals can defend their rights and receive fair treatment under the law. If you look at CSR for law firms, on the other hand, I think it encompasses a broader range of activities beyond pro bono work, which includes ethical business practices, environmental sustainability and community engagement. Pro Bono also, I would say, demonstrates the company's commitment to operating responsibly and contributing positively to society. These initiatives enhance the company's reputation, build trust with stakeholders, and also we find continually that it can lead to increased employee satisfaction and retention. Through pro bono, law firms and corporates can address various social issues from poverty and education to health and environmental protection. The other thing I think that's really important with regard to pro bono, is teamwork that law firms can do. Teamwork is essential in making pro bono successful because it allows the pooling of resources, expertise and networks. Law firms possess specialized legal knowledge and skills and are crucial for tackling complex legal issues. By collaborating, firms can leverage their collective expertise to provide a comprehensive and effective legal assistance. I think this collaborative approach really does ensure that beneficiaries receive high quality support, which are tailored to their specific needs. Also, teamwork among law firms fosters a culture of shared responsibility and mutual support. And we find that when law firms work together with us on pro bono projects, they can share best practices, learn from each other's experiences, and really develop innovative solutions to very common challenges. This collective effort amplifies the impact of their work, making it possible to address larger and more complex issues than any single firm could or tackle alone. It also, I suppose, fosters a sense of solidarity and purpose within the legal community as a whole. So collaboration enhances the reach and scalability of pro bono. By joining forces, and certainly by joining forces with us, law firms can extend their service to a broader range of beneficiaries and communities. This expanded reach is particularly important in addressing systemic issues that require coordinated efforts across different jurisdictions and different sectors which apply to us at A4ID. Collaborative initiatives can mobilize more resources including funding, personnel, technological tools to support large-scale projects and long-term interventions. In fact, teamwork with law firms also provide opportunities for professional development and capacity building. We find and I find continually that lawyers engaged in pro bono work gain valuable experience and skills to enhance their professional growth. Put simply pro bono work makes you a better lawyer. The reason is obvious through A4ID lawyers are exposed to diverse legal issues and client populations broadening their perspective and very much enriching their practices. Additionally, firms that actively participate in these initiatives can attract and retain talent by demonstrating their commitment to social justice as well as ethical practices. And as I've said already, co-ordinated efforts in pro bono can lead to systemic change by addressing root causes of social issues and advocating for policy reforms, law firms can help to create a more equitable and just society. Collaborative projects that people do with A4ID often involve strategic litigation, legislative advocacy and public education concerns, campaigns that go beyond individual cases to affect broader societal change. This strategic approach maximizes the long-term impact of pro bono. So effective teamwork also ensures that pro bono is sustainable. And by sharing the workload and resources, firms can maintain those long-term communities to these projects. Sustainability, after all, is crucial for achieving lasting impact and ensuring that the beneficiaries receive continuous support. Collaborative efforts help distribute the responsibilities and costs which are associated with these initiatives, making it much easier for firms to sustain their involvement over time. So to conclude, pro bono work is essential promoting social justice, corporate responsibility. Teamwork with law firms is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness and reach and sustainability of these initiatives. And through collaboration, law firms can leverage their collective expertise, resources and networks works to make a significant positive impact on society and advance the cause of justice for all. So in a nutshell, that's what makes pro bono so incredibly important.  Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin. And you know, everything you said there, I was just absorbing and just realizing just how it all aligns with exactly how I see it. Because I can honestly tell you, Yasmin that us and you know we've had many a conversation about what pro bono means to each of us but i know that some of my most satisfying outcomes that i've achieved as a lawyer for clients for for pro bono clients have come from that sort of work it's it's not just about doing big cases as we do and as i as i do for big corporate companies a big industrial groups for governments, etc, etc. That's, of course, very important to the life of a law firm. But a law firm needs to be known for everything it brings. And I can honestly say, and I can't talk about some of these cases, but some of the most important cases I've done have involved taking on the establishment. Establishment for people who would otherwise not have access to law firms what I call big law big law firms and those law firms come together in teams like you say often in conjunction with other law firms and there are a number of examples where Reed Smith has teamed up with other law firms and it's a wonderful thing because the perception is otherwise that law firms are all competitors. They're like boxers in a boxing ring. But we're not actually. That's really a myth. We operate in a marketplace, yes, but on pro bono work, we actually come together in a very productive way. And so, no, thank you for sharing those really, really, really amazing thoughts, because I'm sure our listeners, it'll really resonate with our listeners. So thank you for that, Yasmin. I wonder whether I could just now turn to the question of heritage, because heritage is obviously a very important thing. And this podcast is being recorded and will be published as part of South Asian Heritage Month. And I wonder whether you could just share with us a little bit about what makes your heritage so empowering and so important and uplifting for you.  Yasmin: Well, Gautam, as you know, I'm a Parsi. Parsis originated from ancient Persia and fled to India, I think around the 6th, 7th century to escape religious persecution. Their successful integration and preservation of our culture and religious identity in a foreign land. For me, I think exemplify the resilience and adaptability of the community of Parsis. The religion of the Parsi community is Zoroastrianism, which places its values of saying good thoughts, good words and good deeds and doing good deeds. This provides very much of a strong moral and ethical foundation, promoting a positive and proactive approach to life and encouraging meaningful contributions to society. And despite being a small community, and I do mean small, as a number of Parsis are reducing year on year to the point of extinction, I should say, Parsis have made significant contributions in various fields such as business, science, arts and philanthropy. Indeed, social responsibility and generosity of spirit are highly encouraged within the community. So I suppose my heritage is empowering and uplifting because it connects me to a rich and a diverse cultural tapestry that informs my identity and sense of self. This connection to my roots provides me with a deep understanding of where I come from and the traditions that have shaped my community over generations. The stories, the customs and values that have been passed down to me are a source of pride and strength, offering a foundation upon which I can build my own life and my own aspirations. Considerations this cultural inheritance if you like acts as my guiding light influencing my values behaviors and perspectives cultural heritage has also paid i think a significant role in shaping my world view and moral compass the values and ethics inherited from my cultural background guide me guide my actions and decisions promoting principles such as respect as i've have mentioned before, integrity, but also responsibility. These values are not just abstract concepts. They are lived experiences demonstrated by my family members and the community. This moral grounding is empowering as it provides clear guidelines on how to navigate life's complexities and make meaningful contributions to society. And as I've mentioned, My commitment can only be demonstrated by my contribution to the various public sector boards and roles that I've had within the community in which I live. So that's very, for me, a very important part of being a Parsi and a member of a community that will disappear, I suspect, in the not too distant future.  Gautam: Yeah, no, thank you, Yasmin. I am indeed very familiar with the Parsi history. And indeed, many of my best friends in the law are Parsis. And if I just take one jurisdiction, for example, in India, right, which you, of course, know very well, there are many prominent Parsi lawyers. And there have been. One of my greatest mentors was Fali Nariman, who was India's most celebrated lawyer, who unfortunately passed away in February of this year. But many, many prominent lawyers in India are Parsis. And many of the big industrial houses, as you know, in India, are Parsi in origin and remain Parsi in management and in all that they do. And those concepts of doing business fairly and being philanthropic, like very heart of Parsi culture. So it's very interesting. And I recall also, I grew up, Yasmin, in Northwest London. And very near where I went to school, there was an old cinema that stopped showing films. And it was taken over by the Parsi community. And it became a Zoroastrian center of worship. And this goes back to my much younger days. So I'm very familiar with that. And it's very interesting how it continues to inform you and inspire you, because it should do. And I also, I'm also very familiar with the fact that the Parsi community is getting smaller. As people marry outside of the Parsi faith, that inevitably has an impact. But the pride and the history of the Parsis is so rich. And, you know, it'll always be everlasting. So, and there's a long way yet to go. So, no, thank you for that. That's really, really nice to know. And, you know, just one last question on that before we turn to the last topic. What, in terms of looking at the examples of what the Parsi tradition and faith and heritage has taught you, one of the things that I'm always very mindful of is that the pro bono tradition, as I call it, is very well developed in certain jurisdictions. Jurisdictions but it's yet to develop fully in some jurisdictions now one of the countries where it is gathering pace is certainly India but just look at the size of that country and the legal community there i mean just briefly what you know what are your thoughts about what we could do to try to expand the pro bono tradition in a wonderful jurisdiction like India,  Yasmin: Actually, I think there's an awful lot that can be done. There's certainly an interest. We have been working in India and in fact have an entity called the A4ID Foundation, which is wholly Indian. We've been working alongside some amazing lawyers. In fact, part of the board comprises of some absolutely amazing Indian lawyers who are working with us to develop this. So we are bringing the culture to the pro bono culture that already exists, actually, within India and within the Indian community. But it's about using their legal brains that we're starting to to encourage. And that's happening, happening slowly, but it is happening. And with the vast number of lawyers in India, just think what we could do. Amazing. The other thing I wanted to just mention in terms of what you said was this week I received a gift from one of my team, members of my team. He's actually based in India. And the gift was a signed copy of the constitution, Indian constitution by Nariman.  Gautam: Oh, wow. Yeah. It's a wonderful book. Yes. And so I've been dipping since he sent it to me. I've been dipping in it. It's quite a quite a tomb. And I actually thought when I saw it, oh, my God, am I going to be able to read this? Because, you know, it's quite an interesting but quite a how can I put it, a dry topic.  Gautam: Yeah.  Yasmin: But having looked at it and read through it, it's actually brilliantly easy to read. He simplifies things because he knows the subject area so well that it's so easy to read. And I would thoroughly recommend if you have the opportunity to do so. And that includes your the people listening to this. I would thoroughly recommend it. It's a fantastic read.  Gautam: I agree. And, you know, the whole concept of the constitution is so important because it comes down to fundamental principles of fairness and doing things in an orderly way, in a proper way, and upholding that separation of power and not enabling things to just become merged as one. And that independence of thought is very very important now that's well i i think you're very fortunate to have a signed copy of that of that tome um i'm sure it'll be well thumbed in days and weeks to come as you read it so yes we've come almost to the end of our podcast and i've enjoyed, as i always do speaking to you i've had as i've said in the introduction i've had many a conversation with you over the years. I've always come away a much better person after each of those conversations, and this conversation has certainly been no exception to that. One of the traditions that we have in this podcast series, and I'm going to maintain that tradition even though this is a mini-series for South Asian Heritage Month, is to ask you a few more lighthearted things, to get to know the non-pro bono chief executive, Yasmin Batliwala. And so I want to ask you three very, very simple questions. Nothing mean, because I'm not a mean person, as you know, Yasmin. I want to ask you three little questions. First of all, have you got a favorite sort of music?  Yasmin: So on that question, I'd say, where do I start? I like all sorts of music. I have a particular preference, I should say, for classical music. Anything, anything at all by Mozart or J.S. Bach are things that I would be listening to regularly. I also like opera. In fact, I love opera. And I'm also a fan of David Bowie, I should say. But recently, Gautam, I've discovered a new genre of music, and that's heavy metal and electronic music.  Gautam: Amazing.  Yasmin: I've discovered a band called Disturbed, who are amazing. So to all your listeners, I encourage you to listen to their rendition of Simon and Garfunkel's song, Sound of Silence, which is absolutely mesmerizing and haunting.  Gautam: I'm going to check it out myself.  Yasmin: So let me know what you think. I've also discovered a band called Rammstein. I think that's how you pronounce it, which is a German heavy metal group of the 1990s. And I think, I think, and I seem to be listening to them quite a lot. And finally, I've also discovered, recently discovered, Mongolian electronic throat music. And that's totally blown me away. So I've been listening to that. So in terms of my musical taste, it's slightly expanding.  Gautam: That is incredibly eclectic. And I'm going to check out the German metal band and the rendition of Sound of Silence. I'm going to check those out. And I must tell you just very briefly on the Mongolian throat music. Many years ago, I was very fortunate to do a case for the government of Mongolia. It was a litigation in the English courts. And it went all the way to the Court of Appeal here. And I'm very happy that we won in the High Court and in the Court of Appeal. And I had the very good fortune to get to Mongolia twice on that case and to the great city of Ulaanbaatar. And I got introduced to Mongolian throat music. Now, the first trip was 2002-2003, around about then. I've not heard the electronic version as yet, but I'm certainly aware of the more basic classical rendition of throat singing. And also on that trip, I also learned about the eagle dance, which is a very famous dance that they do because the eagle and horses are very revered in Mongolia. And there's a dance which the wrestlers, Mongolian wrestling is also very popular and the wrestlers before they start the bout do this thing called the eagle dance. It's, I mean, I'll tell you more about it when I see you next. Okay, just two more quick ones and then I know we'll wrap. But have you got a favorite holiday destination or place that you just love to visit?  Yasmin: I, yeah, I like it. I love Italy. I don't think I've ever been to any single place And I like to travel around and visit different places that I haven't liked. So I like Italy. I like Italy also. But not only its beauty, its architecture, but the food and the people. So it's not far too far away from the UK. And so if ever I have an opportunity, I've gone to Italy. Recently, though, I went to Sicily. And that was a real find because it's obviously, I mean, talking about cultural traditions and cultural heritage, it seems to have been basically every country has stepped foot on it and taken it over. And it's left these amazing it's the amazing footprints so we've got the Greeks we've got the Normans we've got the various Moors as well all of them make it such a very interesting place.  Gautam: Absolutely. It just shows how cultures have moved around the world. One last question. We are recording this podcast during the European Championships in football. And this is not a leading question. And I am a lawyer. So this is not a leading question. Who's going to win the European Championships? Which country?  Yasmin: I'm afraid I don't watch football. So I can't answer that question. I have been to football matches, Gautam, and I haven't known what's been going on. This was during my time at the police authority, where I went out with the police at Watford to observe how policing was done. It was a lovely day, although we got up incredibly early, I seem to recall. But I had no idea what was going on in the pitch. Um it was slightly tribal in terms of the shouting. It was Manchester and Watford Manchester not sure if it was City or United. I think it was City it had um one of the Gallagher um one of the Gallagher  Gautam: Yeah it's Man City then  Yasmin: Yeah so just to watch that whole kind of tribal way was quite fascinating so i'm afraid i can't answer your question.  Gautam: That's quite okay you um you've answered many many questions in the course of this podcast yasmin thank you very much for doing this podcast it's been a delight to do it and to speak to you and um I could literally have asked you lots more questions and spent more time but these podcasts unfortunately would go on for a very long time if we did that but thank you very much indeed and thank you particularly for doing all the wonderful work that you continue to do on the the pro bono side and the great example you set through your leadership. So thank you very much.  Yasmin: Gautam, thank you so much also for inviting me to this podcast, which I must say I've enjoyed immensely. And if anyone listening out there is interested to work together with us at A4ID, please do contact me. And who knows what we can achieve together.  Gautam: Thank you, Yasmin.  Outro: Arbitral Insights is a Reed Smith production. Our producer is Ali McCardell. For more information about Reed Smith's global international arbitration practice, email arbitralinsights@reedsmith.com. To learn about the Reed Smith Arbitration Pricing Calculator, a first-of-its-kind mobile app that forecasts the cost of arbitration around the world, search Arbitration Pricing Calculator on reedsmith.com or download for free through the Apple and Google Play app stores. You can find our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Stitcher, reedsmith.com, and our social media accounts at Reed Smith LLP on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.  Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for educational purposes. 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Welcome to another episode of Accord Mortgages Growth Series podcast, in episode #106 Gurpreet is joined by industry colleagues Paul Purewal from Coventry Building Society and John Samra from Just Mortgages. The discussion centres around the significance of names, personal identity and cultural heritage in the context of South Asian Heritage Month.  Paul and John share their personal stories about using more westernised names to fit in and how this has impacted their professional lives. They explore the evolving perceptions of non-western names in society and the importance of embracing one's heritage.  The episode aims to shed light on the experiences, challenges, and discussions around diversity, equity and inclusion within the mortgage industry. Tune in for insightful dialogue and personal anecdotes that highlight the importance of being proud of one's identity and name.  

How do we remember the countless, unnamed people who have shaped London and our society? This episode uncovers the lives of ayahs – women who served as nannies, nurses and ladies' maids for British families in Asia at the height of the Empire. The blue plaque on the Ayahs' Home now commemorates contributions they made, from India to England and everywhere in-between.  London's blue plaques can be seen far and wide, on buildings both humble and grand. Not every name, however, is immortalised, and here we pay tribute to a group of people whose story is rarely told, but is part of London – a city strongly shaped by migration. Charting stories lost and found in London's East End, this episode examines how a unique building helped give an identity to generations of working-class migrant women living in London, and how a young, east London woman helped make that house a landmark. ---------- Presenter: Aindrea Emelife, Curator of Modern and Contemporary at MOWAA (Museum of West African Art) Contributors: Debbie Weekes-Barnard, Deputy Mayor, Communities and Social Justice; Farhanah Bello, Deputy director, Client Strategist, Sotheby's; Jasvir Singh, Founder of South Asian Heritage Month, family barrister, and activist; Niti Acharya, Museum Manager, Hackney Museum; Paula Akpan, journalist and historian, founder of The Black Queer Travel Guide. Produced by Sylvie Carlos. Sound design by Weyland Mckenzie-Witter. Hosted on Spotify. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of the Mayor of London.

It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Nikitaa to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Nikitaa is a Los Angeles-based recording artist born and raised in India. They infuse their music with ethereal Pop/R&B influences and their South Asian heritage, creating what they call Goddess Pop – music that emphasizes the fluidity of gender and emotional expression. As a genderfluid demisexual person who predominately uses they/them pronouns, Nikitaa always stresses the importance of representation and inclusivity in the music industry. With almost 6 million YouTube views and Spotify streams combined, Nikitaa's music has instantly captured listeners' attention. Their third single, "Majesty," landed placement on N.M.F. playlists across the world, and their singles through 2020 were released during lockdown with self-directed and produced videos that soared on Spotify and YouTube. Throughout 2023, Nikitaa delved into themes of vulnerability and strength in their songs, including "Scheming," "On My Own," "Peter Pan," "Throne," "Daddy Era," and "Truman Show." Their work garnered attention from prestigious platforms such as Rolling Stone India, Radio One India, and Ones to Watch playlist Now Watching.Nikitaa's exceptional lyricism and keen ear for music have also led to brand placements with Splice's Pride Month and South Asian Heritage Month campaigns, further solidifying their position in the industry.   Nikitaa's talent as a songwriter extends beyond their own projects, with notable credits on tracks for artists such as Trophy Boy (Nightmare, T.O.F.U., and Trophy Boy), Srushti Tawde (Breakfast for Bae), RIKA (Grown Up), Aastha Gill, Munawar Faruqi, and Robica. This versatility and ability to adapt their style to different artists is a testament to Nikitaa's skill and creativity.  On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Nikitaa shared the stories about some of her songs, including "Elevator," "Godless,"  and "Majesty," and revealed her dream collaborators.Let's connect on social media! Follow me on:A) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacobElyacharB) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobelyachar/C) Threads: https://www.threads.net/ @JacobElyachar D) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjacobelyacE) Twitter: https://x.com/JacobElyacharF) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacobElyacharBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Come and join the conversation with the amazing Taruna Chauhan! A soon to be double author, running a consultancy practice for clients in the healthcare sector and a Business Coach & Mentor, Taruna is a busy lady! Previously a Quality Manager in the NHS, Taruna tells me about her work now with companies looking to obtain the CQC certification and coaching them through the process. Taruna works holistically with her clients drawing on her extensive qualifications and having the key awareness that comes with being a business coach. We chat about the angle in which she approaches her work, how that sets her apart from other consultancy coaches. We delve onto her vision board and find out that she's actually achieved the majority of things on there which is amazing! Her belief in having an integrated approach to life instead of striving for that "balance" that is so often hard to come by makes for such an interesting insight. Taruna tells me if we see our goals and aspirations as an integration instead of a dream which feels unreachable and actually by incorporating it as part of our lives, it is like a breath of fresh air! We chat about her extensive toolkit from her training that she has developed ways in which she can help her clients to thrive. Not only that, but Taruna is an NLP practitioner and an MBIT (Multiple Brain Integration) Coach, further allowing her the flexibility to connect with her clients on an even deeper level. We talk about our personalities and it is SO evident how passionate Taruna is about her work and helping people, it's such an integral part of her make up which makes her perfectly placed to be in the career that she is! Taruna tells me all about her upcoming book: Recipes From A Gujarati Kitchen. After a conversation with the amazing Shelley Wilson, she was encouraged to start writing an compiling her book. Hailing from India and the youngest of 8 children, Taruna spent her weekends growing up cooking alongside her mother and is passionate about sharing her journey and educating others about her heritage. Wanting to capture a lifetime of family recipes having reflected on the passing of her mother, Taruna was determined to write them down and make them available for the next generation. Not only full of recipes, this book is an insight into Taruna's journey as an immigrant, where she shares the story of her life! Ready for release during South Asian Heritage Month later in the year, this book for Taruna is a passion project! You can join her mailing list to be first to hear about the release in August. We chat about challenges, and Taruna explains about how traditionally she was never supposed to be an author or a woman in business, in her culture, you are expected to grow up, get married, have children and be a housewife. To have achieved what she has is nothing short of inspiring! Talking about challenges, Taruna explains her struggles when it comes to self-belief and confidence, something so many of us as women experience. The joy of finding people that lift us up, tell us that we are doing a great job and that sense of achievement when others take time out to tell us how we have helped them. Such a beautiful soul, Taruna exudes kindness and compassion for others which makes her absolutely perfect for her clients and their needs. Thankyou Taruna it was an absolute pleasure to chat to you and cannot wait for your book!!! To find out more click the links below: Mailing List and Book updates: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/134770/forms/115145836259706639 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarunachauhan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarunachauhan Website: CQC Application Support - Ensuring your aesthetics clinics avoid rejection (tchauhanconsultancy.co.uk)

South Asian Heritage Month runs from 18 July until 17 August and aims to celebrate the contributions that South Asian communities are making to the UK.Shahnaz Ahmed, director of creative and innovation at The Social Element; Debarshi Pandit, senior vice president for international business and head of multicultural business at Sky; and Naren Patel, chief executive and founder of Media For All, discuss the experiences of people from a South Asian background in the advertising and marketing industries.Campaign's creativity and culture editor Gurjit Degun and work and inspiration editor Imogen Watson discuss menopause and period policies.Further reading:South Asian Heritage MonthMenopause in adland: 'I thought, I can't do my job anymore'Putting the normal in hormonal: adland implements more period policies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest episode of Diversifying Data, we focus on South Asian Heritage Month. Host Aleesha Nagra chats with Shijo Varghese and Anshuman Sinha about their experiences of being an Asian person in modern day Britain, and together they delve into the importance of this recently acknowledged observance both for businesses as well as employees. This year, the theme is ‘Stories to Tell', so the trio shared some of their personal accounts of what it was like to make the move from Asia to the UK, culturally acclimatising, and some of the misconceptions of stereotypes they faced along the way. It was also a key opportunity to discuss some difficult topics such as cultural appropriation and assimilation, and spotlight some great people within the community representing South Asians in the arts and public eye. If you would like to find out more about South Asian Heritage Month, you can do so here: https://southasianheritage.org.uk To watch or listen to the podcast episode in full, click the link in the comment section.

Shaka Hislop hosts the '25 for 25' South Asian Heritage Month special, joined by two inspiring women in football: QPR's Manisha Tailor and sports journalist Millie Sian.The trio discuss the extra challenges of being a South Asian woman in a still male-dominated field, and how they consciously go the extra mile to further their goals.

Trailer. The Women in Transport Podcast. Episode Five. South Asian Heritage Month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenintransport/message

South Asian Heritage Month. Through an inspiring and analytical lens, we dig deep into the lives of the women of the transport sector. Uncovering how various levels of power and privilege interface and crossover along the way.  Join us as we speak to these women, hear their stories and learn how we can all be active allies, which is vitally required for the success of the transport sector but also in helping us to be stronger and meet the needs of the communities within which we operate and the customers we serve.  In this episode we hear the stories from our guests, talk about representation, belonging and allyship to mark South Asian Heritage Month. We are joined by; Daljit Kalirai, Sales & Partnerships Director, National Express Jenita Treacy, Senior Product Manager, Transport for London Nafisa Nathani, EDI Project Manager, Network Rail Monica Kohil, Senior Lawyer, Guard AS and President, WISTA UK Rupali Sharma-Patel, Head of Assisted Transport; On Demand Transport, Transport for London --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womenintransport/message

We are delighted to share a dedicated “Spotlight on…” podcast episode for South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) 2023. This year's SAHM theme is “Stories to Tell.” Today, we welcome Kawsar Zaman, elected Alderman of the City of London, barrister at No5 Chambers, and LSE guest teacher, to tell us his. 

Jaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss Bhai Amritpal Singh courting arrest, South Asian Heritage Month and the term South Asian and lastly, the King's Coronation. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur's interview with Raj Sidhu, the Director of Operations at Dashmesh Cultural Centre. They discussed the day-to-day operations of the Gurdwara along with the initiatives they have taken on, such as the women's shelter and the no-hungry tummy program.

In this episode, Indie Kaur, Head of CIP Delivery at South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, talks about South Asian Heritage Month and her career progression within the NHS.

Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes four rising stars of One Essex Court: Nehali Shah, Veena Srirangam, Niranjan Venkatesan and KV Krishnaprasad, for the final episode in our SAHM series. The conversation covers why each chose the legal profession, their career mentors and inspirations, advice for up-and-coming lawyers, memorable cases and views on DE&I, before turning to musical interests, travel wish lists and favorite films.

In the second '25 for 25' South Asian Heritage Month special, Shaka Hislop meets fellow Newcastle United alumni Michael Chopra.Michael discusses his experience of being amongst the first Asian players in the Premier League, and how he never thought about his Indian heritage being a factor in his career, until somebody else questioned it.

Commended for Barrister of the Year (The Lawyer Awards 2021) Saima Hanif QC joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss the path that led her to the law, her career inspirations, and the progress of diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession. The duo discuss Saima's philosophy that ‘your CV needs to follow your life,' before turning to her love of Britpop and the Sachal Jazz Orchestra.

Pre-eminent leading counsel and Head of Fountain Court Chambers Bankim Thanki QC joins Gautam Bhattacharyya to discuss his journey to the bar. The duo cover Bankim's role models, the differences in advocacy in litigation vs arbitration, some of his memorable cases, his work with Ukraine, diversity in the field of law – and his love of bluegrass music and the opera.

In the final episode of Series 6, Rivo & Rich week caught up with recently qualified UEFA B coach, Sukh Hunjan. On the pod, Sukh takes us on a journey from his playing days to the present day and his role as a Coach. Coinciding with South Asian Heritage month, he also discusses his personal experiences in the game, the barriers he has faced, his current role models in the game and what support is available.Sukh also shares his positive experiences with Coaches throughout his journey and why these encounters led him on a path into coaching alongside teaching.Plus, to celebrate the Lionesses' superb victory in the UEFA Women's EURO 2022 we spend time discussing what this incredible achievement means, not just for Women's football, but for sport in general - there's also pre-match thoughts from fans and wild celebrations following the final whistle, live from Wembley Stadium!For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks and the recently launched BBFA Coaches Network, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/coaches.Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.

Described by directories as “likely to become a doyen of the market,” Farhaz Khan QC of 3VB joins us for this “Spotlight on…” episode. He and host Gautam Bhattacharyya discuss Farhaz's academic background, why he became a lawyer, his mentors and career inspirations, potential reforms to the arbitral process – and his 2022 Glastonbury experience.

Ash and Monica discuss their culture, and the queer Indian experience, in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month! TW for discussion of ableism and mistreatment of autistic youth from the 33 minute mark onwards.

Gautam Bhattacharyya hosts leading silk Ricky Diwan QC, who effortlessly “glues the attention of the court” in this SAHM Spotlight on… episode. The pair discuss Ricky's love of languages and French literature, his path to becoming a lawyer in New York and then London, his career inspirations and their impact on his mentoring style, his reflections on being an arbitrator rather than counsel – and his love of the film, 3 Idiots. 

Mandip Aujla talks to Binita Kane, co-founder of South Asian Heritage Month, about South Asian culture, history, and community, and the two new chairs of the Lancet's Group for Racial Equality discuss the group's work on diversity and inclusion.Find out more about South Asian Heritage Month hereYou can continue the conversation with Jessamy and Gavin on Twitter by following them at @JessamyBagenal and @GavinCleaver.

In our inaugural SAHM Spotlight on… episode, Gautam Bhattacharyya welcomes a “real star of his generation,” Tony Singla QC, to discuss why Tony pursued a career in the law. Tony shares his career inspirations, how his experience as a mentee impacts him in being a mentor, his thoughts on improving the arbitral process, and ways to further diversity, equality and inclusion in the law and in arbitration – before talking all things Top Gun and skiing in the Alps. 

On today's episode, Ellyce is joined by visual storyteller, entrepreneur and fellow Canadian Jenny Jay (she/her) to discuss the age-old question: can money buy happiness? Jenny's answer… kinda? Listen and find out!Jenny dives into how her South Asian heritage, working class immigrant parents, and entrepreneurial spirit have shaped her perspective on money. She shares how her parents' opposing views on money impacted her and how financial literacy is the only way to work the systems that gate-keep access to money.It's also South Asian Heritage Month and we are so happy Jenny could give us a glimpse into her culture.FOLLOW + SUPPORT JENNY:JENNY'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/justaskjenny/ THE DOUBLE JAY COLLECTIVE: https://www.instagram.com/thedoublejaycollective/ INCLUSIVE CONTENT CALENDAR: https://www.theethicalstoryteller.com/calendar

“People said I didn't look Gujarati, I Didn't know what that meant” | Sejal Sehmi As UK editor of Browngirl Magazine Sejal Sehmi has a front-line view on all trending discussions on issues facing South Asian people. As Brown Girl Magazine's U.K. Editor, her passion for writing stemmed from challenging society defined rules created for women of her generation. She initially started contributing for Brown Girl Magazine in 2013, and in 2017 successfully created her own UK team and been involved in major events at TedXUCLWomen, UK's first Asian Woman Festival and collaborated with South Asian Heritage Month. To understand the legacy that she creates and the present stigma surrounding cultural expectations, over the years she also attempted to film and document such issues both in India and in the UK as writer and director of “The Evolution of the British Indian Woman,” a mini-film series that explores the essence of a British Indian woman through the experiences of three branches of her own family tree. Sejal had been a guest speaker for the BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio London discussing social issues impacting British South Asians today. As well as being a contributor for The Asian Today, she has featured in Asiana.TV, Asian Woman, The Independent, Red Magazine, NetDoctor and Seema Magazine. In this interview with Sharan Raju on The podcast “Too British To Be Asian” Sejal discusses the politics people had on her mixed race ethnicity that made her question her own identity. Full interview available on Spotify and all Apple platforms Link to interview via @sharanrajuofficial bio on instagram. Also full interview available on Spotify and all Apple platforms - Too British To Be Asian Podcast #Editor #BrowngirlMagazine #Gujarati #mixed #bestofboth #britishasian #sikh #london #punjabi #desi #actress #motivation #toobritishtobeasian #podcastersofinstagram #interview #listen #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #podcaster #itunes #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #positivevibes #mentalhealth #anxiety #selfcare #loveyourself #inherited-trauma

“I’m sitting in my brown-ness and actually enjoying it…” For this very special episode of Masala Podcast, Masala Podcast interviewed the women behind South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). On this episode, we talk about what it means to be a South Asian woman in Britain today, particularly during COVID times as well as the rich bits of our culture that excite us the most. Think saris, samosas & music. READ MORE

“I’m sitting in my brown-ness and actually enjoying it…” For this very special episode of Masala Podcast, Masala Podcast interviewed the women behind South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). On this episode, we talk about what it means to be a South Asian woman in Britain today, particularly during COVID times as well as the rich bits of our culture that excite us the most. Think saris, samosas & music. READ MORE

OGT speaks to Sporting Equals CEO Arun Kang.Sporting Equals are a charity set up originally by Sport England and the Commission for Racial Equality to increase participation and involvement of ethnically diverse communities which they have done by engaging with both communities themselves and the governing bodies of sports.Arun has been working in equality and inclusion for much of his working life and even did his MA in Promoting Equality and Managing Diversity!We discuss his upbringing and how annd why he places so much importance on sport (“health is wealth”) and also discover that growing up he was besties with a certain Gareth Southgate!In a wide ranging interview recorded during and specially for South Asian Heritage Month, we hear about lots of successes in all sports including football.Asians in football... we're getting there.Music:Naraina by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4112-narainaLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Youth Panel Roundtable is back (kinda)! FvH Youth Panel Communications Office Sam is joined by Events Officer Danyal Khan in a South Asian Heritage Month special. Danyal talks about about growing up in football, coming out to his Dad and his career as a journalist. Edited by Sam Clarke

Joining Callsuma in the room today is British Bangladeshi, Shamsul Islam. In light of South Asian Heritage Month, I have chosen to have a uncomfortable and vulnerable conversation about the impact Covid-19 has had on one Bangladeshi family.  A report published by Public Health England (PHE) on the impact of coronavirus on ethnic minority groups, has found that people of Bangladeshi heritage are dying at twice the rate of white Britons. Other black, Asian and minority ethnic groups had between 10% and 50% higher risk of death. Shamsul talks to Callsuma about his parents and his nephew who all died in 2020. His mum of Cancer, dad of Covid-19 and his 5 yr old nephew from a rare disease. Shamsul also had Covid-19 and recovered from it.  We discuss the difficult decision that lead him to finding a care home for his father who had Alzheimer's, unfortunately his dad had a urine infection and the care home decided to take him to the hospital where his dad during his stay tested positive for Covid-19. Shamsul likely caught Covid-19 during his visits to the hospital when visiting his dad.  He opens up about the impact Covid-19 and their deaths had on his mental health, the lack of right support in the workplace, the stress of juggling different priorities whilst not functioning at 100%.  We delve into our friendships, what it means to show up and that ultimately unless you go through a bereavement you could not possibly know how to support someone during the most difficult time in ones life however we also concluded that grief also shows us where to direct our energy and where not to, as the truth reveals itself.  Shamsul shares that although his faith is important to him, he questioned everything he once knew after the tragic death of his nephew. Now on the road to recovery and healing, he looks forward to travelling more to aid in his wellbeing and putting ego's aside by spending quality time with his family around the dinner table.  Over 154k people have died of Covid-19 in the United Kingdom, leaving a devastating impact on those directly affected. The Bangladeshi community being one of them, the most marginalised community in the U.K.  You can find Shamsul on Instagram  As always, thank you for listening, Your host Callsuma Ali  

Welcome to episode 53- and today's one is based on South Asian Heritage Month! Now, we always tend to highlight the negative aspects of our culture- but for this very special episode we discussed everything we adore about it. We discussed our biggest inspirations, favourite Punjabi words, best foods and even touched on our lit af parties as well as many other topics! Stay tuned for a mini quiz at the end of the episode; where Aman and Divya battle it out to see who knows the most about South Asian countries.

On this episode: Wade, Qas and Abbas discuss whether the concept of Inheritance Tax is right or wrong, they welcome South Asian Heritage Month which is weirdly mid-July to mid-August and take a deep look at the various taboo that exists within the Asian community especially with all that has come to light about Noor Mukadam. They guys finish with a chat about the Olympics and a look at 100 ball cricket. Video available - https://www.youtube.com/udinproductions For all the links go to - https://yorkshiregambit.com/

The government's new violence against women and girls strategy was published last Wednesday. Many organisations welcomed the commitments it made but many had criticisms for areas not addressed, not least the specific needs of Black and minoritized women when facing domestic violence. Ngozi Fulani is the founder and director of Sistah Space, a small charity that offers specialist support for African & Caribbean heritage women affected by abuse. Professor Aisha K. Gill is an expert criminologist at University of Roehampton, working on violence against women/girls in Black and minoritised communities for over 20 years. They discuss the needs of these women and how big a problem this is in Black and minoritized communities. Why there is a lack of visibility of South Asian Women in sport? Mara Hafezi is a women's health coach and personal trainer, working predominantly with South Asian women. An endurance sport enthusiast, she is the Sports Co-Lead for South Asian Heritage Month. Shaheen Kasmani is a senior project manager for Maslaha, an organisation that seeks to change and challenge the conditions that create inequalities for Muslim communities. Shaheen also helps run Muslim Girls Fence - set up to encourage young Muslim women into fencing. Maternity services in the UK have in recent years faced a series of scandals, reports and investigations - all of which highlight the failings in midwifery. But what do the midwives themselves think of it all? Jessica speaks to two midwives about their experience of working on the front line and what they think needs to happen to turn things around. What does home mean to you? A place, a physical structure, a deep emotional bond or an absence of any of these? The visual artist Harriet Hill has just completed a month-long walk from her home in South-East London to her childhood home in Mid Wales. She was wearing a costume of the word ‘HOME', made from yellow canvas over a bamboo and fibreglass frame mounted on a pair of 20” bike wheels. Inside the word was everything she needed to make home for the month of the walk - from a pull-out tent to a solar charger! Passing through diverse communities Harriet investigated the commonalities and differences in how people relate to home. Presenter: Jessica Creighton Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Shaheen Kasmani Interviewed Guest: Mara Hafezi Interviewed Guest: Professor Aisha K. Gill Interviewed Guest: Ngozi Fulani Interviewed Guest: Harriet Hill

On this week's episode of The Week Junior Show we'll be talking about the exciting conclusion of the men's European football championships, South Asian Heritage Month and some very good news about Pandas. Plus, we'll have a debate all about whether fantasy fiction is better than reality fiction. Find out more about the Summer of Reading challenge at theweekjunior.co.uk/summerofreading. You can sign up for the special free online event at tinyurl.com/TWJ-SOR2021. Tell us what you think of the podcast, what your opinion on the Big Debate is, or what's happening in the world around you and we might use your messages in a future podcast episode: Website: https://theweekjunior.co.uk Popjam: @TheWeekJunior Email: hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Make sure you ask an adult before contacting people online and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you're listening to this. The Week Junior Show is the award-nominated news show for kids from the team behind The Week Junior magazine. There's a new episode every Friday where writers and editors discuss and digest bits from that week's issue. Use code PODCAST for a six week free trial of The Week Junior magazine at theweekjunior.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is in advance of South Asia Heritage Month so that teachers can become educated about how they can centre South Asian Heritage in their classrooms and help increase visibility and representations for students and educators of South Asian HeritageTonight's panelists include: Rashmee Karnad-Jani @Ms_KarnadWahid Khan @wahidkhanKavita Kanavalli @KavitaKanavalliTharmila Apputhurai @T_ApputhuraiMeena Johal @morethanmehndi

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.   This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on South Asian Heritage and what this means to them as GPs in celebration of the first South Asian Heritage Month.   Guests Find Dr Mo Sattar on Twitter, Dr Aaliya Goyal on Twitter, Dr Thuva Amuthan on Twitter and Dr Zirva Khan on Twitter.   Resources - Find out more about South Asian Heritage Month here and on Twitter. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

Episode 3: Join Shamm & Aishwarya, in collaboration with King's Race Equality Network as they celebrate South Asian Heritage Month! Hear them unfold the mystery of Aishwarya's American accent as well as discuss interesting issues on heritage, diaspora and South Asian history!

We're lucky enough to be joined by a special guest for this week's episode of The Native Immigrants! The amazing Sukh Ojla, actress and writer, joins us to discuss her journey into the world of comedy, together with her new book deal, her forthcoming tour, cultural relatability and life in lockdown! Listen in for a great interview with one of the stars of UK comedy! We also discuss Indian Matchmaking on Netflix and the continual events of South Asian Heritage Month! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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Back from a two week break, The Native Immigrants return for our bumper-packed 60th episode! On this week's show, we look at being married to the family. With our culture being so family-orientated, what are the expectations on a prospective bride or groom from the in-laws, how much of an influence are they on the marriage, and can living with your in-laws still provide a harmonious environment? We also look at South Asian Heritage Month and the new adaption of A Suitable Boy by the BBC! Listen in and share your thoughts! Special thanks to our brudda Zaheer for providing this season's brand new theme music! Listen in here and PLEASE subscribe/rate/review us... to stop the Man shutting us down! Find & follow us on all our links below! Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheNativeImmigrants/
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