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Rays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Ray KimbleWelcome to the final episode of the first season of Rays of Sunshine! We've had an incredible journey so far, and in this episode, we have a very special guest joining us. I am thrilled to welcome Ray Kimble, the Founder and Chairman of the Kuma Foundation, a dear friend, and the third partner in making Kuma Labs and the Rainbow Boosters Project a reality.In our very first episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Navanath Shinde and hearing his amazing story, as well as discussing our partnership in this project. Now, as we...
2023-10-1940 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Simon Alexander Ong🌞 Welcome to another inspiring episode of "Rays of Sunshine"! 🌞In this heartwarming instalment, we sit down with the remarkable Simon Alexander Ong, award-winning author, a renowned life and business coach, thought leader, and inspirational speaker. Prepare to be uplifted, motivated, and empowered as Simon shares his wisdom, insights, and life-changing experiences.🔥 Simon Alexander Ong is a beacon of positivity and a true catalyst for personal and professional growth. With a passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential, he has touched countless lives with his transformative approach to leadership, mindset, and self-discovery. 🌟 I...
2023-09-2525 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Leena Patel"Underprivileged children have dreams, they have aspirations, same as anybody else, but they held back from pursuing it and it's largely due to the lack of resources."I'm so excited to have Leena Patel, Bollywood Dance Choreographer extraordinaire, on our latest episode of Rays of Sunshine. Leena is the founder of Bollyfemme, a movement to empower women through dance and in this episode we discuss Leena's journey, her inspirations, the importance of education and technology, and the role of initiatives like Rainbow Boosts in supporting underprivileged communities.Tune in to hear our chat...
2023-09-1732 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Zoe ThurlingIn this exciting episode, I am thrilled to introduce one of the most innovative individuals I've had the pleasure of knowing—Zoe Thurling. She leads a dynamic creative agency that specializes in crafting exceptional media, giving life to the visions and narratives of various organizations.Over the course of nearly a decade, Zoe and I have collaborated on more than 50 projects, producing a diverse array of assets. From captivating videos and eye-catching branding to engaging social media content and mesmerizing animations, our partnership has been consistently fruitful.Zoe's relentless pursuit of staying on th...
2023-07-1825 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Jim SmallIn this episode, I've invited a former colleague, Jim Small, who is a ball of positive energy, a great role model as a father to his two boys and an all-around fun guy.Jim is an experienced and commercially driven mobile telecoms Senior Product Owner with a significant track record innovating and delivering multiple world-first digital products using emerging mobile technology. He's worked with startups and large corporates worldwide and is driving change and revolutionising the digital mobile world. What I love about Jim is his positive can-do attitude and I have...
2023-07-0332 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Kamlesh PurohitWelcome to "Rays of Sunshine," the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories and captivating conversations with remarkable individuals. In this week's episode, I am thrilled to introduce our special guest, Kamlesh Purohit.Join us as we delve into the extraordinary journey of Kamlesh, who not only happens to be a cherished family friend but also a seasoned Senior Broadcaster with an impressive career spanning over three decades. Kamlesh's expertise and dedication have led him to work with renowned platforms such as the BBC News, Asian Network, BBC Sport, Test Match Special, Five Live, Radio 4, and...
2023-06-2428 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Natalie CostaThis week I'm super excited to welcome Natalie Costa to the Rays of Sunshine Series. Natalie helps parents support their children to feel calmer, happier and more confident in themselves.She has over a decade of teaching experience where she has witnessed the struggles faced by both teachers and children. From disengagement with difficult tasks to feeling overwhelmed by societal pressures, it was clear to her that something needed to change. That's why she created Power Thoughts.Through Power Thoughts, children learn to harness the power of their minds, developing confidence...
2023-06-1236 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Gautam Hazari🌟 Rays of Sunshine with Gautam Hazari 🌟Join us in this captivating episode of Rays of Sunshine as we hear some fascinating stories and experiences with Gautam Hazari, a visionary futurist and the Chief Technology Officer of Sekura Mobile Intelligence, the global leader for mobile identity services. Gautam is a technology enthusiast with a remarkable track record of leading and delivering groundbreaking projects on a global scale. From Digital Identity and Blockchain to payment solutions, 5G security, and cyber security, he has consistently demonstrated his expertise as a true leader, an innovation catalyst, and a chan...
2023-06-0427 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Hash ChavdaIn this episode I'm really excited to be speaking with Hash Chavda. Professionally Hash is a powerhouse commercial deal shifter and negotiator with over 20 years experience in the IT industry. Personally, she's my big sister, well technically she's my cousin but with her 3 other sisters I'd spend most of my Christmases and summer holidays so we've always felt like one unit. Hash is one of my personal Rays of Sunshine, I feel like she showed me what a successful career looks like, what life-long strong friendships look like, that the world is small...
2023-05-2919 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Neel RadiaIn this episode, I speak to family friend Neel Radia who has spent the last 20 years supporting communities through food-related organisations and charities. He shares his passion for the work he does and reflects on the people around him that instilled core values that drive him in the efforts he makes. Neel Radia works within the Hospitality industry and is the Founder of Cake 4 Kindness CIC, a social enterprise working towards alleviating social isolation and loneliness amongst those experiencing homelessness, through the distribution of cake. Neel also, spearheads the vital awareness campaign on Meals on Wheels...
2023-05-2115 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Samir Bhamra🌟 Discover the Latest Episode of Rays of Sunshine with Samir Bhamra! 🎭✨In this captivating episode, I have the privilege of hosting the remarkable Samir Bhamra, the award-winning artistic director of Phizzical. As the driving force behind Phizzical, a company dedicated to commissioning and producing South Asian arts and cultural experiences, Samir's impact on the performing arts scene is truly extraordinary. But Samir's influence extends far beyond his artistic endeavours. He's the artistic producer of the renowned UK Asian Film Festival and a mentor to emerging artists, guiding them towards success. I am incredibly fortunat...
2023-05-1433 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Mike CooteIn this episode, we sit down with Mike Coote, my life coach with years of experience helping people transform their lives. Mike shares his inspiring journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. All part of the Rainbow Boosters project to raise funds to build a computer lab (Kuma Labs) in a rural village in Pune India to give the underprivileged children a boost in a digital world. Check out more at www.rainbowboosters.com and donate at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rainbow-boosters?utm_term=awAe25y9Z
2023-05-0927 minRays of SunshineRays of Sunshine - Navanath ShindeIn the first episode of the Rays of Sunshine mini-series I speak to Navanath Shinde about the transformative boost he received as a child that has led him to grow and help so many others. An inspiring and uplifting story with some key perspectives on how we should approach life.All part of the Rainbow Boosters project to raise funds to build a computer lab (Kuma Labs) in a rural village in Pune India to give underprivileged children a boost in a digital world.check out more at www.rainbowboosters.com and donate...
2023-05-0132 min
Rays of SunshineRays of Sunshine TrailerWe all know of a teacher, a family member, a friend, an author, or a singer that has made a profound impact on our life. One small piece of advice, some encouragement, a lesson learnt or a powerful story that has changed the way we think about the world, the opportunities we strive for in life and the dreams we believe achievable. We call these people Rays of Sunshine.In this podcast, I will be interviewing my community, my friends and family, who I believe are Rays of Sunshine, to talk about the...
2023-04-2501 min
Squiggly Careers#275 How to build and be part of a career communityThis week, Helen talks to Pritesh Chauhan, Head of Community for Sedex and one of the 100 people who become part of the 2021 Squiggly Career Advocates community. Together they talk about the importance of building a community around your career, the communities they have benefited from being part of and what they have learnt about how to give and get the most from them. Ways to learn more:1. Sign-up for PodMail, a weekly summary of squiggly career tools https://mailchi.mp/squigglycareers/podmail2. Read our books 'The Squiggly Career' and 'You Coach...
2022-04-1931 min
The Implement Podcast#20: Pritesh Chauhan on Video Marketing & StorytellingFor this 20th episode, I had the chance to chat with Pritesh Chauhan. Pritesh is a Creative Marketing Strategist and Storyteller.[DISCLAIMER: When recorded, Pritesh was Senior Marketing Manager at GSMA, a trade organization representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide. So we mention his work at GSMA :)].In this episode, we talked about what makes a great video campaign and video storytelling.We talked about the massive transition in video productionWe talked about how to learn video marketing and best practices.Pritesh is a storyteller and strategic...
2021-03-0238 min