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We sit down with the remarkable Anika Pavel, an English-Czechoslovakian actress, model, and author known for her role in The Spy Who Loved Me alongside Roger Moore. Anika takes us through her extraordinary life journey - from her childhood behind the Iron Curtain in Czechoslovakia to becoming an international model and actress in London’s mod scene.
Who should listen?
This episode is for anyone navigating major transitions, looking to redefine success, or wanting to hear a powerful story of resilience, optimism, and the influence of our cultural roots.
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with guests who’ve shaped their own paths against the odds.
Find out how much your grandkids are likely to know about your life. Take our 30 second quiz: https://knowyourroots.life
Chapters:
Why holding grudges gets us nowhere Being the only female on a swim team of 20 boysHow to know when it's the right time to accept a failure Why the point in history you were born has a huge impact on your opportunities.An unexpected culture shock about arriving in the UKFeaturing alongside Roger Moore in James BondWhy our sense of belonging has a drastic impact on our mental healthWhat role does storytelling have in understanding our culture and self?🎧LISTEN FOR FREE on Apple and Spotify: https://campsite.bio/tjo
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We often see ourselves more negatively than others do. This phenomenon, known as the "Liking Gap," shows how we consistently underestimate how much others like us. We’re harder on ourselves, and that can impact everything from our confidence to our relationships.
In this episode, I sit down with Summy Yeung, cultural intelligence expert, to explore why we tend to undervalue ourselves and how culture influences our self-perception. We dive into how understanding this “Liking Gap” can change the way we see ourselves and others, and how you can start breaking free from these limiting beliefs.
If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or wondered why you feel less confident than you should, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in now for an insightful conversation and practical tips to shift your self-perception and start seeing yourself the way others do!
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FrYnWho_Y4
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I sat with Life & Career Transition Coach, Summie Yeung, to explore the evolving challenges faced by immigrants and the critical role of cultural intelligence in today's world.
🔍 Why Listen?
Whether you’re an immigrant, a leader in a multicultural workplace, or simply curious about how culture shapes confidence and success, this episode offers actionable insights. Summie Yeung’s unique perspective will help you understand the hidden dynamics at play in intercultural relationships and how cultural intelligence can be your key to thriving in diverse environments.
Some of the things you'll learn:
How have the challenges faced by immigrants changed over time?How is cultural intelligence different to emotional intelligence?How to overcome your fears of connecting with people from other cultures.What is it like being a Chinese immigrant in the UK?The difference in teaching style between Hong Kong and the West.The real reason why Chinese kids are good at maths.How to overcome the fear of English being your second language in the workplace.What will be the key skill of a leader of a diverse multicultural organisation?Find out how much your grandkids are likely to know about your life. Take our 30 second quiz: https://knowyourroots.life
Guest links:
Summie Yeung helps multiculturals choose a career path aligned with their identities, without feeling like rejects or cultural clichés.
SPECIAL GIFT for Roots to Routes listeners: https://www.summieyeung.com/gift
Get in touch:
IG @summiecoach.me
https://summieyeung.com.
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In this thought-provoking episode, the founders of Thrivall dive deep into some of today’s most critical conversations around workplace engagement, mental health, burnout, and wellbeing. We also explore the influence of society’s perception of ADHD is evolving and why it’s crucial to shift the narrative.
🔍 Why Listen?
If you’re looking to understand how companies and individuals should really be measuring success, and navigate the pressures of modern life with a balanced approach, this episode is for you. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone on a journey of self-discovery, the insights shared in this conversation are invaluable.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lOwdL8fhwfo
We discuss:
Reframing the conversation about ADHDWhy not all cultures have the freedom to do what they want in lifeHow your parents journey can define the freedom you are givenIs there a point where the pursuit of self-development becomes ‘too much’The Untold Story of Elite Athletes: Are They Really Healthy?The Real Reason 82% of Managers Are Failing—And How to Avoid ItWhy ‘Doing Less’ Is the Key to More: The Surprising ScienceWhy Success Isn’t About Your Grades or PerformanceWhy being at the top is not always a good thingWho are Thrivall: Thrivall delivers Proactive Corporate Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes and brings evidence-based peak performance psychology training to give access to tools and resources together with 1:1 sessions with qualified counsellor-coaches as well as providing wellbeing benchmarking and measurement to track improvements.
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Nuakai Aru is a dual-heritage Jamaican-British award-winning film director and author focused on human history and wellbeing, with three decades in martial arts and a lifelong quest for self-knowledge. Through his classes, films, art, and writings, he imparts his accumulated knowledge and wisdom.
"Amidst a global landscape of turbulence and perpetual evolution, Nuakai strives to be a beacon of inspiration and upliftment, driving others to reach their highest potential."
Content:
What is it like to grow up mixed race?
Finding identity as a dual-heritage child.
What was your experience as a child with divorced parents?
Are innate skills and talents passed down through generations?
Where did your curiosity come from?
What it's like going through a near death experience
Does the education system make us less curious?
The downside of trying to integrate as an immigrant.
Why do black and mixed race people conform to their stereotypes in society?
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Kathy Borys Siddiqui, is an undeniable expert in understanding of culture and cultural differences. As the founder of Active Action, she’s focused on helping people and companies to understand the international landscape they now find themselves in so that they can build better relationships, attract better talent and provide the tools to bridge the gap between people from different backgrounds
Not only does she hold a Masters in Cultural Studies, but she’s also lived in multiple countries, giving her the first-hand personal experience to know what she’s talking about.
Find out more: http://activeaction.dk/
In this episode, expect to learn about:
our experiences of the cultural differences in breakfast habitsthe influential role of Kathy’s grandfather, how entrepreneurship has been around for generationshow trust is a big factor in how clean your country is what’s needed to thrive in a new countryhow the liking gap explains why we think people think of us worse than they really dothe key difference between high and low performing leaders and managersGet in Touch
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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
We discuss his tips for success with his cross-cultural marriage, navigating intercultural relationships in your personal and professional life, the mindset required to thrive when moving to a new country, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qrvrpVfDCs
THE GUEST
Liu Liu has decades of experience specialising in helping international organisations and businesses to improve communication and cooperation among employees to drive individual and team performance.
He coaches managers and leaders in a cross-cultural context to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver results.
In the full conversation, we discuss:
Are Chinese people rude or hospitable?Cultural differences in relationships at workHow to make sure your cross-cultural marriage starts wellThe role of parents in the relationship decision of their childrenThe three types of mixed culture relationships2 mindset tips when you move abroad and feel like you have to start againWhy immigrants often have an attitude issue when they move to a new country.What is stereotype threat, and is it getting worse?Can we even do anything about our unconscious biases?Intercultural understanding and leadership.What is the babble effect?📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)
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I had the fortune of sitting with cross-cultural intelligence coach, Liu Liu, to discuss his personal life experiences, family history, and career journey that took him from working in the post room to now working with people in over 30 countries and becoming an executive board member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
We discuss his tips for success with his cross-cultural marriage, navigating intercultural relationships in your personal and professional life, the mindset required to thrive when moving to a new country, and much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7qrvrpVfDCs
THE GUEST
Liu Liu has decades of experience specialising in helping international organisations and businesses to improve communication and cooperation among employees to drive individual and team performance.
He coaches managers and leaders in a cross-cultural context to build trust, communicate effectively, and deliver results.
SIGN UP TO LIFETIMES FREE ACCESS: https://lifetimesapp.com
We discuss:
Are Chinese people rude or hospitable?Cultural differences in relationships at workHow to make sure your cross-cultural marriage starts wellThe role of parents in the relationship decision of their childrenThe three types of mixed culture relationships2 mindset tips when you move abroad and feel like you have to start againWhy immigrants often have an attitude issue when they move to a new country.What is stereotype threat, and is it getting worse?Can we even do anything about our unconscious biases?Intercultural understanding and leadership.What is the babble effect?📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworld
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcast
LINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani
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"We’re not just making a manual washing machine, we’re trying to reduce the burden of hand washing clothes for women a girls around the world."
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Z7Qlx-mmCk
WHO IS NAVJOT SAWHNEY:
- The humanitarian engineer who co-founded The Washing Machine Project, a social enterprise dedicated to designing and distributing a manual hand-cranked washing machine to displaced and low-income people around the world.
- Among 14 winners of the annual 21st Century Icon Awards as the Sustainability Rising Star
- Awarded for the most improved performance in the class of 2013
JOIN THE LIFESTIMES APP WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/3Qrlbee
LifeTimes is a family tree and multimedia platform where you can create a profile and chronological timeline the key moments of your (or your family member's) life, so that they can live on for the future generations. You can upload photos, videos or audio, tag other connections, and have your life remembered the way you want it to. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Qrlbee
JOIN THE LIFESTIMES APP WAITLIST: https://bit.ly/3Qrlbee
LifeTimes is a family tree and multimedia platform where you can create a profile and chronological timeline the key moments of your (or your family member's) life, so that they can live on for the future generations. You can upload photos, videos or audio, tag other connections, and have your life remembered the way you want it to. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Qrlbee
We discuss:
Why our ancestors were so entrepreneurial“My mum came to London with no-one around her and 5 pounds in her pocket”Navigating the loss of his father at an early ageThe value of tracking our family treeDepression stigma in Hindu and Punjabi cultures Growing up in Southall Being diagnosed with ADHD and his mum's response to itA tip on aligning your decisions with your valuesAccepting that the road to success is bumpyHow do we increase positive impact initiatives without further increasing the wealth gap problem📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)
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🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
R2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.
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"I think it's never too late to cut that generational trauma, to whatever extent we have it, we need to learn to heal and cut that for the next generation" - Sonia Kaurah
Who is Sonia?
Australia born with Malaysian-Indian roots.Founder of Tala Thrive - a mental health platform that matches you to therapists and coaches who understand your culture, language and/or religionEx-VC (Antler) and startup mentor and have helped over 200 startups raise their first round of capital, grow or expand.Reach out to her: https://www.talathrive.com
What we cover:
What gives people from immigrant backgrounds an advantage?The downsides to finding resilience and independence at a young age.Why mental health isn’t talked about in certain cultures.Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness.How to embrace coming from a multicultural background.Personal experiences of discrimination in Sweden.Issues with self-esteem and Imposter Syndrome as a woman of colour.What is Tala Thrive?How your cultural context influences your perspective on emotions.Why does mental health stigma still exist in certain cultures and societies.WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/VkToqaS_WmM
** BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: LIFETIMES APP PRE-LAUNCH **
The family tree and multimedia platform that allows you to create a profile and timeline of your most significant memories and life events, so that you can share your life story with the future generations.
~ launching Summer 2024 ~
Find Out More and JOIN THE WAITLIST for FREE Access: https://lifetimesapp.com
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🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
R2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.
🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW
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“I had to embrace my identity, and try to define it. And it’s been a journey of acceptance, in a way. And it’s a never ending piece - to say that I finally got to a realisation that my identity is myself.”
About Richard Davis:
- Co-Founder & CEO of 51toCarbonZero, a platform designed to help media, marketing and advertising companies create accountable transition plans to accelerate their journey to achieve net zero.
- 20+ years of executing sustainability & corporate transformation
- Ex Global Chief of Business Strategy at dentsu
- Sustainable Business Degree from Cambridge
WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/kamivZEuQig
We discuss:
The search to reconnect with his father.Growing up in Italy with an English name.The pros and cons coming from a mixed identity.Why real hardship is required for innovation.A valuable life lesson from the film 'Slumdog Millionaire'How to know when a risk is worth taking.The 2 views on what happiness is.Have we become complacent about the risks of climate change?Starting 51toCarbonZero.Do the younger generation care about climate change?What are the values required for successful future leaders of climate change?📱 FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworld
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcast
LINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani
🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
R2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.
🙏LEAVE A REVIEW
If you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634
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"Actually being Asian is very cool, and we forget how cool it is"
In this podcast clip, we discuss what 'community' means to Zamiha, how the sense of community and culture has evolved since the time she was growing up, and whether the importance of community played a role in her creating RecommendAsian.
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/f7TxK6xudak?si=FzijSYZIwyH_odOL
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🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST
R2R speaks to guests who have taken a career or life path that would be considered more unconventional compared to the community or culture they come from. In this show, we uncover what role their family roots and cultural upbringing have had on them finding success in a life driven by making a positive impact.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.
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"everybody changes, positively or negatively throughout their lives... but how much do you change as a person versus how much does their perception of you change?"
About Zamiha:
> Founder of RecommendAsian, initially a South Asian Women's group on Facebook that now serves over 150,000 individuals
> Founded Business Live UK Ltd - specialised in organizing networking events and providing resources for entrepreneurs
> Hosted the "Hey Gorgeous" shopping and lifestyle event showcasing over 100 small businesses
> Dedicated to championing diversity by sharing posts and helpful tools on self-improvement, promoting small enterprises and celebrating women in business
> Involved in promoting and attending the record-breaking London edition of "My Friends Your Friends", Dubai's fast growing Talent community
> Organiser of the hugely successful Online Super Networking Event
What we cover:
Why did Zamiha's family leave East Africa & what she learnt from her mother's way of living.Are cultures becoming more diluted?What was Zamiha like as a teenager.The moment she started feeling stuck.How our culture can stop us from taking risks.Is it wrong to profit from doing good?Why being a control freak is a good thing.Being perfect vs. a perfectionist.Experiencing cyber bullying & dealing with negativity.Reacting to people copying your idea📺 WATCH the full episode: https://youtu.be/f7TxK6xudak
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"life is temporary, it's short, time's running out - even though there might be scepticism about what you're doing, just do it"
In Part 1 we focused what Anand Mistry took from his family backstory and upbringing that inspired him along the journey to creating ProjectChakra and what he learnt from his first visit to India. We also got to understand what he gained from his time there that made it obvious what path he knew he had to take, and something that life in a corporate career wouldn’t be able to offer.
"happiness is when what you think, say, and do, are in alignment; and projectCHAKRA enables me to action what I think and say" [Anand Mistry]
In Part 2, we find out what came next for him following the decision to dive all-in on social entrepreneurship. This is arguably the more important part of the conversation, which includes the valuable lessons YOU will be able learn from if you’re thinking about pursuing anything that you have a special interest or passion for, or are in the process of doing so already.
Expect to learn how to deal with the internal and external pushback you’ll inevitably go through when trying something different to the friends and family around you, how to not let perfectionism stop action, what it’s like coming from a culture that’s frugal with their money, aligning your values with your actions, and lots more.
Listen to Part 1:
on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/projectchakra-founder-my-struggles-were-nothing-compared/id1548231634?i=1000641929707
on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vWJqxn5DEhqiG1TJi37hS?si=ctk2IxqsQ4KN5aYTgy9Aag
online: https://www.ananddattani.com
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"I was working alongside some incredible leaders; as an opportunity to work in an environment like that, the learning and growth didn't even compare""
Anand Mistry is dynamo who is making great strides in inspiring young people and the creative possibilities that otherwise wouldn't have been available to them. He is co-founder of ProjectChakra, which has provided award-winning immersive workshops and experiential learning experiences with the purpose of inspiring action for social impact and entrepreneurial leadership.
These experiences have been branded as "life changing" - and have helped to broaden thousands young people’s aspirations and personal growth opportunities, opening up career pathways along the way. This episode highlights the purpose of this show to a tee, making it arguably my favourite. Anand reveals the key moments that made all the difference in how his life journey unfolded, and just what it took to make ProjectChakra the multi-award winning initiative that it is today.
Get in touch
We discuss:
What is relative risk?
The paradox of choice
Making decisions that serve multiple benefits
The turning point and reaction of friends and family
"I didn't go to university to get a degree" (Anand Mistry)
The difference between empathy and sympathy
The importance of understanding context before judging people
What do people value most at the end of their life?
Choosing a life in social impact over a corporate career
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MiuQKittpgM
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"Success is Proportional to the Amount of Pain and Work You Can Tolerate"
Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NeoJodEn02c
Follow for Weekly highight clips from the Roots to Routes podcast
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'that was the turning point.. really thinking where do I want to be in 10-20 years time, and do I want to be in this position'
ABOUT THE GUEST
America-born Chinese award-winning digitual marketing consultant, Laurie Wang, joins R2R where we discuss everything from her mixed American-Chinese upbringing, comparing Chinese culture vs. the West, and just how she dealt with leaving a stable Finance career to pursuing her passion in Digital Marketing.
Her knowledge and understanding of the digital landscape have benefited an eclectic mix of clients from young start-ups to FTSE 100 giants, and more recently Google, where she helped to roll out its digital skills training across the country.
She has been featured in EliteDaily, Metro, FT and Fast Company, and has trained industry executives on the power of digital marketing. In 2017, she was named by the British Interactive Media Association as a top Rising Star in the Digital industry. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter at @iamlauriewang.
Chapters
00:00 The art (or lack of) small talk in Western Culture
05:29 The difference between being driven or dragged to want to be successful
06:27 The expectation on Laurie Wang growing up
10:19 Feeling lost when deciding on her future career
12:50 Navigating a Chinese and American Identity
15:49 Yang's 4 part model of the chinese self
22:20 Dealing with the harsh realities of representing your minority
25:50 Why culture dilutes with every generation
30:05 'Find your passion' is misleading
35:55 Feeling burned out, not happy and craving that shift in career
48:39 Learning to get out of her comfort zone with social media
54:44 Laurie's main advice to change your life or career towards your passion
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NeoJodEn02c
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🎙️ABOUT THE PODCAST
R2R speaks to the unconventional ones, the risk-takers and the changemakers. These are the people who've decided to step outside of the norms usually seen in their community, culture or society, with the aim of making a positive impact in the world and leaving their legacy for future generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From entrepeneurs and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by a key message or impact that they want to leave on the world.
🙏LEAVE A REVIEW
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This is something I've heard @ChrisWillx refer to as the 'lonely transition period'
When you're focused on bettering yourself, you might find yourself cutting off relationships and habits that don't align or hinder that journey of self-development and personal growth. If no one else around is trying to change in the same way, it's easy to feel isolated and eventually even lose motivation. As you adopt these new habits or hobbies, you may drift apart from some friends or family who don't understand your growth
In the full conversation, my guest shares advice on how to effectively manage and overcome this period of loneliness when on your own path of self-development, and how he managed to navigate this experience on more tha one occassion through his own journey - and you can listen to it here:
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R2R uncovers the family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the legacy they want to leave for future generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by key message and impact they want to have on the world.
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"you can't change the world without being lonely, so get comfortable with it"
About the Guest
Damilare Ogunleye (pictured on the left) is the co-founder and CEO of FoodLama, a trusted shopping assistant that makes your online grocery shopping easier to find the perfect food products that meet your household’s exact dietary requirements or preferences.
Damilare has over 12 years marketing experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) sector, most recently as co-founder of an e-commerce platform supporting African creatives to monetise their skills, serving over 50,000 consumers with over $4M revenue in 5 years.
Damilare is a fellow of UNCTAD Alibaba eFounders program that annually identifies 25 high-potential entrepreneurs shaping the digital economy. The fellowship program includes an intensive capacity-building program at Alibaba’s HQ in Hangzhou, China covering e-commerce, inventory management and rural commerce, logistics and mobile payment systems, and data analytics.
"my plan B was my plan A, and my plan C was my plan A; failure was not an option"
We discuss:
Typical culture of a Nigerian householdThe 3 things Damilare learnt from his parentsHow his parents traits showed through his early yearsLearning integrity from his fatherGetting tuberculosis during UniversityDriven by the fear of povertyLEAVING a respectable job at NestleWhy you need to be comfortable with being lonelyThe influence of role modelsWhy Nigerians are not like any other culture of peopleLeaving Nigeria for the UKWhy Foodlama?WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yW5swoGC0x8
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I was told "I can't see anything in these cofounders that make the right people to start this business" [Varun Bhanot]
In this highlight, I share the phenomena of 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' and the various negative effects, some more severe than others, that this has on not only Young Founders, but anyone from a certain gender, background or level of experience who have been subject to it.
Varun Bhanot, who was recently awarded 'Technology Entrepreneur of the Year 2023' at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, then shares some of the harshly negative comments he received when him and his co-founder first looked to raise funds for their Home AI Gym, MagicAI.
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