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Immigrants Building CompaniesHow to Integrate Into a New Culture Without Losing Your IdentityIn this conversation, Faris shares his unique perspective on the immigrant experience, cultural identity, and the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. He reflects on his family's journey from Palestine to the UK, the challenges of cultural integration, and the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Faris also discusses his transition from consulting to building his own business, highlighting the need for effective communication and collaboration within teams to drive success. The speakers explore the complexities of communication, team development, and the realities of entrepreneurship, stressing the importance of mastering communication skills, investing in team dynamics...2025-02-121h 00

Startups Inside Out213. Tackling Workspace Mental Health Through Tech After Recovering From Crisis w/ Asim Amin | Plumm👉🏽 Take Bae Startup Foundations free:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebaehq.com/courses/bae-startup-foundations⁠⁠⁠⁠👉🏽 Join Bae HQ:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebaehq.com/join⁠⁠⁠⁠Amardeep Parmar from Bae HQ welcomes Asim Amin, Founder & CEO at Plumm.Amardeep Parmar:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmar⁠⁠⁠⁠Bae HQ:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebaehq.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Asim Amin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/asimamin/Plumm: ⁠https://www.heyplumm.com/2025-02-1144 min

Immigrants Building CompaniesFrom Idea to Impact: Scaling a Business That Drives Social Change In this episode, Sanjay Lobo MBE shares his family's immigrant journey from East Africa to the UK and the challenges of cultural identity and social class. He reflects on his career shift from law to entrepreneurship, the role of hard work vs. luck, and the realities of building a social impact startup. As the founder of OnHand, he discusses the evolution of funding, revenue models, and behavioral change in business, along with the rise of responsible leadership. Sanjay also touches on his MBE recognition and the personal growth that comes with leading a purpose-driven venture. 00:00 Sanjay's Immigrant Family Background 03:10...2025-02-051h 04

Immigrants Building CompaniesPersonal Branding Secrets: Lessons from an Icelandic Content Pioneer In this episode of the Immigrants Building Companies, Nok Orison shares his journey from being a passionate content creator in Iceland to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the UK. He discusses the evolution of influencer culture in Iceland, the challenges of transitioning to a new market, and the importance of personal branding. Nok emphasises the psychological aspects of content creation, the struggle with self-doubt, and the transformative power of sharing one's story to help others thrive. In this conversation we discuss the importance of building a community among entrepreneurs, the inspiration behind the name Lydia, and the evolution of...2025-01-291h 14

Immigrants Building CompaniesHow an Immigrant Founder is Transforming Period Pain Treatment in the UK In this episode of the Immigrants Building Companies Pod, Emile shares her remarkable journey from Lithuania to the US and finally to the UK. Emile reflects on her experiences in education, including her time at Harvard, where she highlights the importance of need-blind admissions and the opportunities they create for underrepresented talent. She discusses her passion for driving innovation in mental health and addressing systemic challenges within healthcare. The conversation explores the complexities of cultural adaptation, including navigating differences in communication styles across Lithuania, the US, and the UK. Emile opens up about the unique challenges women face in...2025-01-221h 35

Immigrants Building CompaniesSeven Start ups, One Vision: Scott McKenna’s Playbook for Entrepreneurs In this episode of Immigrants Building Companies, Scott McKenna shares his entrepreneurial journey from South Africa to the UK, detailing his early aspirations in hospitality, the influence of his family, and the various businesses he has launched. He discusses the importance of luck, risk, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in his ventures. Scott emphasises the significance of accountability and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly in the fashion industry. In this conversation, we discuss the evolution of his agency, HypeSight, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and diversity in talent. He explores the transformation of content...2025-01-151h 33

The Plumm PodBuilding a Brighter Future for HR and Mental Health with Georgia DixonIn this episode of The Plumm Pod, host Asim Amin welcomes Georgia Dixon, founder of Access HR. They delve into the transformative power of online relationships, particularly through platforms like LinkedIn, and how these connections can lead to meaningful offline collaborations. Georgia shares her admiration for Plumm's commitment to making a difference in HR and mental health, emphasising the importance of genuine relationships. They discuss building a community and creating the leading HR and mental health podcast in the UK, with aspirations for global reach. Asim reflects on the importance of finding the right ho...2025-01-0908 min

Immigrants Building CompaniesMastering LinkedIn Growth: Lara Acosta’s 200K Follower Blueprint In this episode of the Immigrant Founders Pod, Lara Costa shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to the UK, her experiences with personal branding on LinkedIn, and how her fitness journey has shaped her confidence and discipline in business. Lara discusses the challenges of adapting to a new culture, the impact of education on her mindset, and the importance of finding a sense of belonging. She emphasizes the connection between physical fitness and business success, highlighting how discipline in the gym translates to resilience in entrepreneurship. In this conversation, Lara discusses the evolution of social media...2025-01-081h 12

Immigrants Building CompaniesFrom Crypto to AI: How to Successfully Pivot Your BusinessWhat happens when life forces you to pivot? When failure knocks you down, but you refuse to stay there? In this episode of the Immigrants Founders Pod, Michael Houghton takes us from his childhood in Johannesburg, South Africa, to building two businesses in the UK – with AI and security at the core. From the challenges of a fractured home, boarding school in rural South Africa, and arriving alone at Edinburgh University with just two suitcases, Michael shares the moments that shaped him: heartbreak, resilience, and unexpected success. We dive into his journey of uncomfortable growth, th...2024-12-171h 35

Immigrants Building CompaniesFrom South Africa to Fintech: Sam's Journey to Redefining Wealth BuildingIn this episode, Sam shares her remarkable journey from Johannesburg to London, blending her background in behavioural economics with her passion for financial literacy. Now the co-founder of Belong, a wealth-building fintech platform, Sam reveals how her experiences as an immigrant and economist shaped her mission to help young professionals invest and build sustainable wealth.We dive into topics like the challenges of starting a fintech company as a woman, breaking taboos around money, and ...2024-12-041h 05

Immigrants Building CompaniesEmpowering African Freelancers and Redefining the Global Workforce | Rafiki: Greg Cooke’s VisionIn this conversation, Greg shares his journey from South Africa to the UK, detailing the founding of Rafiki, a platform aimed at managing freelance projects and connecting African talent with international opportunities. He discusses the challenges of navigating cultural differences, the impact of imposter syndrome and anxiety on his entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of mental health awareness among founders. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding ...2024-11-201h 20

Immigrants Building CompaniesBreaking Barriers: Jas's Journey to Empower Young Girls Through Digital HealthWhat does it take to break barriers as an immigrant entrepreneur? In this episode, Asim sits down with Jas, founder of Luna, a groundbreaking digital health platform for young girls. Growing up straddling two cultures, Jas felt the constant tug between embracing her individuality and fitting into traditional norms. Driven to empower others like her, she built Luna to encourage every girl to own her unique story.Jas talks about the realities of building a B2C brand from scratch — the clashes b...2024-11-061h 09

Immigrants Building CompaniesFrom Isolation to Inspiration: Varun's Journey to Success as an Immigrant EntrepreneurImagine leaving behind everything you know, your family, friends, and culture, to chase a dream in a new country. No connections, no support system, just you and your ambition.In this powerful episode, we dive into the story of Varun, founder of Let’s Level Up, who left India for the UK and discovered that the entrepreneurial journey can be incredibly lonely - especially as an immigrant. Varun faced the harsh reality of building a business from scratch in an unfamiliar place, with no pre-buil...2024-09-251h 30

Immigrants Building CompaniesDefying the Odds: Wole's Journey from Self-Doubt to Fitness IconThis week on Immigrant Founders, we bring you the raw and inspiring story of Wole Adesemoye, a man who battled against the odds, rising from a life of self-doubt and uncertainty to become a fitness coach changing lives across the globe.Wole’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. Born into humble beginnings and facing the isolating struggles of being an immigrant, he was haunted by a fear of failure. As a child, he felt lost, believing he would never amount to anything. But deep inside, Wol...2024-09-181h 03

Immigrants Building CompaniesResilience & Reinvention: Elisabetta's Journey from Immigrant to CEOIn this episode of The Immigrant Founders Pod, we sit down with Elisabetta Torretti, Founder & CEO of Mint & Lemon, to explore her remarkable journey as an immigrant entrepreneur who defied the odds. Elisabetta shares how moving to the UK, not knowing the language, and navigating the challenges of building a life in a new country sparked her resilience and entrepreneurial drive.She opens up about the personal struggles that shaped her path, battling an eating disorder, breaking t...2024-09-111h 17

Immigrants Building CompaniesTrailer - From Struggles to StrengthIn this episode of The Immigrant Founders Pod, Elisabetta Torretti, Founder & CEO of Mint & Lemon, shares her journey as an immigrant entrepreneur. From moving to the UK without knowing the language to overcoming personal struggles, Elisabetta’s story is one of resilience, mental health advocacy, and building diverse teams. Tune in for an inspiring tale of turning challenges into strength.2024-09-1000 min

Bmore PodEp. # 46 Gimme The Loot, Actor, Producer, AND, Writer?! | Asim “Awesome” Amin | Bmore Pod 2024-07-091h 05

Katarantaduhan PodcastVIDEO PODCAST EP. 10: BATANG 90sWelcome sa Episode 10 ng Katarantaduhan Podcast! Tune-in at makitawa sa mga kolokoy hosts na si Erwin Alejo at Kurt Albalos. Sa episode na ito, aming tinalakay ang napakasayang pagdidwang ng araw ng bagong taon at mga tradisyon na ginagawa ng mga pinoy. Mga matitigas na muka ng mga nagpapaputok ng baril kahit na bawal at ang mga malulupet na handa tuwing Medya Noche. Amin ding binalikan ang masasarap na soft drinks tulad ng Pepsi Blue na wala na ngayon. At ang malulupet na tsitsirya tulad ng vinegar pusit na talaga namang mamamalat ang dila mo sa asim! At kung ano...2023-03-2312 min

Katarantaduhan PodcastEP. 10: BATANG 90sWelcome sa Episode 10 ng Katarantaduhan Podcast! Tune-in at makitawa sa mga kolokoy hosts na si Erwin Alejo at Kurt Albalos. Sa episode na ito, aming tinalakay ang napakasayang pagdidwang ng araw ng bagong taon at mga tradisyon na ginagawa ng mga pinoy. Mga matitigas na muka ng mga nagpapaputok ng baril kahit na bawal at ang mga malulupet na handa tuwing Medya Noche. Amin ding binalikan ang masasarap na soft drinks tulad ng Pepsi Blue na wala na ngayon. At ang malulupet na tsitsirya tulad ng vinegar pusit na talaga namang mamamalat ang dila mo sa asim! At kung ano...2022-12-3111 min

The LiveHealthy PodcastAsim Amin's Plumm is waking up to workplace mental healthAsim Amin is the Dubai-raised founder and CEO of Plumm, a workplace mental wellbeing platform that recently launched in the UAE. They offer personal online therapy, expert-led courses, guided meditations and more. What Plumm does, how it works and the very personal reason Asim came to launch it Plumm’s recently released white paper that highlights the connection between physical and mental health, which a lot of people still treat separately Expanding the concept of “unhealthy”...2022-06-0831 min

Silly Gang Sa Gabi The Podcast58: Sue Ramirez says KNOW YOUR WORTH!Ito na ang PASABOG NUMBER 2 ng FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL ng Silly Gang Sa Gabi but this time with SUE RAMIREZ of THE BROKEN MARRIAGE VOW! Pero sa amin, hindi kayo number 2 because we know you should be number 1! Know your worth ika nga, hindi tayo side dish, masarap na ulam tayo! Yung mainit-init at maasim-asim! Enjoy an hour of tawanan at kwentuhan at kulitan in this extra special episode of #SillyGangSaGabi with the aging millennials, Jed, Isha, and Mike!FOLLOW US:thejedsetter on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and TikTokEat Gurl Isha on InstagramMikeKwentoAko...2022-02-0258 min

Wellness Warriors at WorkHow Healing Clouds is making mental health more accessible and affordableHealing Clouds is a global platform for accessible and affordable online mental wellbeing services. Asim Amin the CEO and Ashley Lourens, the Head of Wellbeing of this platform, share their insights and experiences addressing mental health at both an individual and organisational level. We discuss: What mental health really is and why it is important. The most common obstacle preventing people from taking care of their mental health. the biggest impact of C19 on the mental health of employees and how leaders in the workplace can address this moving forward. Advice for people wanting...2021-01-0731 min

Khandaan- A Bollywood PodcastLagaan ft. Shai HussainKhandaan: A Bollywood Podcast is back for Episode 65 where we are joined by friend of the podcast Shai Hussain to discuss a true legend of Indian cinema: LAGAAN (2001). Join us as we throw brickbats and flowers. Check out Shai’s work at his personal page and join the fun at Bombay Funkadelic! Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar who joined the big leagues with this film, Lagaan starred Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Paul Blackthorne, Rachel Shelley, and a host of character actors who would go on to form the nucleus of Gowarikar’s acting troupe over the years: Rajesh Vivek, Ragh...2020-06-241h 55

BetterTalks by BetterSpaceAsim Amin, Founder of Healing CloudsJames talks to Asim, CEO and founder of Healing Clouds, an online therapy platform that aims to make therapy affordable and accessible. Therapy can be invaluable for so many, but often has a huge barrier to entry in that it is very expensive, and you can't just do it once. The new wave of online therapy platforms is a genuinely exciting development in mental health, and here we listen to Asim share how he thinks companies like his can make a difference.2020-06-0930 min

The Human EntrepreneurS0.7: F**k what They Think. Talking Straight with Asim Amin on Entrepreneurship, Team Management and Mental Health.Asim Amin is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healing Clouds. In his career spanning over 19 years, he has managed multiple businesses ranging from Computer Gaming, Real Estate, and online platforms. Healing Clouds was his foray into healthcare after his tryst with mental health issues in his family when his mother suffered from severe depression. His aim with Healing Clouds is to provide affordable and accessible, high-quality mental health therapy services for people globally. He strongly believes that mental health therapy should not be a luxury and that we all should have the right to therapy w...2020-02-1738 min