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The Swades PodcastWHY Perspective Changes Everything | A Story from UkraineIn this episode of The Swades Podcast, we sit down with a guest from Ukraine to explore how life choices, migration, and unexpected challenges reshape perspective.This is a conversation about resilience.About starting over.About rebuilding identity in a new country.We discuss what it truly means to leave home, adapt to change, and grow through experience. Sometimes strength is not loud — it is built quietly through decisions that redefine who we are.The Swades Podcast shares real stories of...
2026-02-1854 min
The Swades PodcastFrom Sri Lanka to Finland: Is Your Career Your Identity? | TSP 009We explore a deeply personal journey of career transition, identity loss, and rediscovery — moving from Sri Lanka to Finland.In this episode of The Swades Podcast (TSP 009), our guest reflects on how relocating abroad often forces people to question who they are beyond job titles, degrees, and expectations. We discuss what it means to start over in a new country, how routines and resilience shape personal growth, and why a career should support your identity — not define it.This conversation is especially relevant for international students, migrants, and professionals navi...
2026-01-1443 min
The Swades PodcastHow Gujarati Trade Built Business Communities Across Africa | TSP 008 – The Swades PodcastIn TSP 008 of The Swades Podcast, we explore how trade and business shaped the global journey of the Gujarati community, particularly across Africa.This episode focuses on why Gujaratis have historically gravitated toward trade, how business became a cultural identity rather than just a profession, and how migration helped build strong commercial communities far from India.We discuss trust-based trade networks, adaptability, entrepreneurship, and what today’s business owners can learn from the Gujarati approach to commerce and long-term thinking.This is not just a...
2026-01-0152 min
The Swades PodcastBuilding a Hotel Business in Finland | Owner of Finlandia Park HotelIn this episode of The Swades Podcast, host Jay Panjwani sits down with Ranjit Singh Gill, owner of Finlandia Park Hotel, to discuss what it really takes to build and operate a hotel business in Finland.The conversation explores learning culture in hospitality, common mistakes to avoid in hotel operations, leadership responsibilities, and why understanding people is just as important as understanding numbers. We also talk about Punjabi culture, friendships, and how life challenges shape decision-making in business.This episode offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, students, and anyone interested...
2025-12-2337 min
The Swades PodcastHow a Small-Town Hockey Player Rebuilt His Dream in Finland | Vicky MogaA small-town hockey player from Punjab rebuilds his entire life in Finland through discipline, resilience, and belief. The inspiring story of Vicky Moga.
2025-12-111h 28
The Swades PodcastDirectness, Culture & Finding Yourself Abroad | With Danek ClementIn this episode of The Swades Podcast, I sit down with Danek Clement, an exchange student from the Netherlands studying at JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Finland.This is a raw, honest, and relatable conversation about living abroad, navigating cultural differences, and learning who you are when everything around you changes.Danek shares:• what Dutch directness taught him• how exchange life builds confidence• why some people talk to AI more than humans• the importance of adapting and never giving up• p...
2025-12-041h 09
The Swades PodcastCan Confidence Save Women from Burnout & Self-Doubt? | Giorgia Fucetola | The Swades PodcastIn this episode of The Swades Podcast, Giorgia Fucetola opens up about confidence, equality, and the courage to be yourself in a world full of expectations. 🌍From the barriers girls face in STEM education to the pressure of perfection and burnout, Giorgia shares how authenticity and belief can rebuild confidence and inspire change.Her story reminds us that self-doubt doesn’t define us — how we rise above it does. 💪✨🎙 Hosted by Jay Panjwani🎧 The Swades Podcast – Real Stories of Confidence, Identity & Equality#Swa...
2025-11-0445 min
The Swades PodcastFrom Service to Success: Amardeep Singh Basi’s Journey of Building a Life in Finland 🇫🇮 | The Swades PodcastIn this episode of The Swades Podcast, Amardeep Singh Basi shares his incredible journey from working in Finland’s hospitality industry to becoming a successful entrepreneur and community leader.He talks about serving Finland’s top personalities, learning the language, understanding the culture, and how integration through service became his foundation for success. 🇫🇮Amardeep’s story is about humility, hard work, and the courage to start from zero.It’s a reminder that real success isn’t about where you start — it’s about how you adapt, learn, and serve oth...
2025-11-041h 06
The Swades PodcastSecrets of Restaurant Success: From Waiter to Owner | Harwinder Singh | TSP002 The Swades PodcastFrom waiter to restaurant owner — Harwinder Singh’s journey is about courage, resilience, and success. In this episode of The Swades Podcast, he shares lessons on business recovery, responsibility, and building a life abroad.
2025-09-2138 min
The Swades PodcastFrom Hockey to Business, Student Life in Finland | Mikulas Slavik | TSP001 The Swades PodcastIn this episode, we meet Mikulas, a student from the Czech Republic who moved to Finland through hockey but later chose to build his future in business. His story is about sports, confidence, and the courage to follow new paths — a reminder that resilience and adaptation can turn challenges into opportunities.
2025-09-1445 min
America In The MorningArrest In Healthcare CEO Shooting, US Hits ISIS In Syria, NYC Chokehold Acquittal Reaction, Gas Prices Still FallingToday on America in the Morning Arrest In Healthcare CEO ShootingA manhunt that started on the streets of Midtown Manhattan ended at a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a person of interest now under arrest in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. US Hits ISIS In SyriaThe Middle East nation of Syria is facing a seismic turning point after rebels in less than two weeks were able to overthrow the more than 50-year rule of the al-Assad family. As Wa...
2024-12-1039 min
A Bend in the RoadEpisode 29: Live at RPL: Davy Rothbart’s FOUND TourJoin the FOUND Magazine crew for a raucous celebration of the best lost, tossed and forgotten items from across the country. Davy Rothbart — bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, and frequent presence on NPR’s This American Life — shares his all-time favorite finds, while his brother Peter, a rising folk music star, performs exquisite (and rowdy) songs based on found notes. The Rothbart Bros. are joined by world-famous sword swallower and magician Brett Loudermilk, winner of America’s Got Talent. Roberta talked with the gang before the live show which was filmed at the Ridgewood Public Library for an upcoming TV docum...
2024-09-0437 minA Bend in the RoadEpisode 28: Camp StoriesInspired by This American Life’s “Notes on Camp” episode, we asked you for camp stories, and you delivered! Roberta listens to memories of summer days spent at camps, and see how a few short weeks can leave impressions for a lifetime.Episode CreditsOur thanks to Jay Friedman, Rebecca Rubenstein, Roberta and Harvey Bernstein, Jin Lee, Mickey Kim, Andrea Panjwani, Liv Barkley, Lauren Larkin, and Mike Beatty for sharing their stories with us and to Camp Pontiac and Camp Cedarbrook for sharing clips. For a slideshow of all of our guests at camp and in our stu...
2024-08-071h 26
Jay Thakkar Show3 WORLD RECORDS, ENTERPRENUER, AUTHOR AT AGE OF 19 | KHUSHI PANJWANI | THE JAY THAKKAR SHOW 31The Jay Thakkar Show ft. Khushi Panjwani
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A World record holder Awardee: Best woman Entrepreneur of the year followed by humanitarian excellence award! experience in the field of digital marketing. With proficient involvement with Content Writing and Digital Marketing, she carries inventive and new plans to the universe of content. Her substance is centered around acquiring commitment and making a splendid brand presence on the web and disconnected. she considers new ideas, and when required, she makes another crate. she has faith in sharing and conveying the genuine pith and vision of t...
2021-06-2744 min