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The Thinking LegalRoshni Thakrar on DEI in the legal sectorRoshni Thakrar, former legal counsel at M&G and host of the Prim Rose Light podcast, shares her journey into law and her experiences as a neurodiverse woman in the legal sector.
She emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodiverse individuals and discusses the challenges faced by women in the profession. Roshni also highlights the role of technology and AI in the future of the legal sector and the need for organizations to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion.
2024-07-2432 min
Prim Rose LightMeeting Manoj, author of The Burning BrideIn this episode of Prim Rose Light, I am delighted to have Manoj Kerai, author of The Burning Bride, joining me. In this episode, we discuss some big topics like dowry’s which are particularly prevalent in South Asian culture and the negative impact this can have on women (and their families) whether it’s domestic violence, female infanticide and other crimes. We cover these topics through Manoj’s novel, which is based in India and challenges an entire society to rethink attitudes towards women and gender equality. Based in India the story is told through the eyes of 9 women. The mu...2022-03-3059 minPrim Rose LightPremature babies and complications that can arise with birth, based on a real life accountWelcome to season 3 of Prim Rose Light. I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome you to this new series. I look forward to bringing you interesting, educational and topical content, along with my guests, as we continue to cultivate a conscious community. Here at Prim Rose Light, the focus is on mind, body and soul topics including personal development and spirituality, but also, real life topics impacting real people. It’s really important to me that I use my platform and voice to make a positive difference in the world. To kickstart this series, we are talking about a very raw and...2022-03-161h 23Prim Rose LightThe rise and fall of we work through the eyes of a professional investor.In this season finale we end on a real corker to round up the year as we explore the rise and fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years -- the story of WeWork, and its hippie-messianic leader Adam Neumann. I highly recommend everyone whose interested to watch on sky - Wework:How to lose $30billion in two weeks. We are joined by Sohil who works as a professional investor and fund manager to gain his insights on company valuations, and how inflated they can be in the private sector which doesn’t ha...2021-12-3054 minPrim Rose LightAn exploration into entrepreneurship, being a savvy leader and the new world of working post covid.After qualifying as a solicitor with leading international law firm Allen & Overy, Tania turned her passion for real estate and design into launching G&T, a construction and development business focusing on developing award-winning residential schemes across central London. With a £250m backing from the Carlyle Group and Blackstone in 2017, Tania founded Uncommon, a flexible workspace provider. With Tania as the CEO, Uncommon has established itself as the leading flexible operator focusing on delivering best in class sustainable design-led, and technologically advanced spaces growing from 20,000 to 250,000 sqf in central London. Tania is a regular speaker at leading industry events and c...2021-11-131h 42Prim Rose LightPart 2 to health is your real wealth with RajivIn this episode, I welcome back Rajiv for a deep dive discussion of Ayurveda. This ancient tradition stems from the vedas and is the study of life. It’s a science that is thousands of years old and we delve into the basics of these traditions to help us discover who we truly are, our essence. In this episode we recap what are the doshas, learn some practical tips on what is our dominant dosha and how to establish if there are any imbalances at play. We also discuss what our tongues show us, offering us another insight into our he...2021-11-0157 minPrim Rose LightIn conversation with Rupin discussing conditioning and conscious parenting.In this birthday special episode I’m thrilled to have been joined by my good friend Rupin who’ll you’ll remember from series 1. We discussed many topics on this podcast and focused for the first half on conditioning and what it is and how it pervades our lives. We also discuss the link between parenting as much conditioning starts at this point. Please share this podcast with friends and family so that we can grow our conscious community and help each other as we try our best to live conscious lives. Sending you peace, love and light. Roshni 🙏❤️2021-08-311h 23Prim Rose LightA life of a professional adventurerIn this episode of Prim Rose Light we meet with Lucy Shepherd to discuss her unique career path, her lifestyle and training regime (both mentally and physically) but also gain an insight into how she deals and manages fear and near death experiences. Certainly, as our world grows ever smaller and more connected, it’s easier to travel, but harder to find true adventure but at twenty-eight years old, Lucy is at the forefront of modern exploration. From high mountains, rainforests, to the Arctic, she has plotted a thrilling, inimitable path. Made a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society at ag...2021-07-301h 07Prim Rose LightThe world through the eyes of an environmental lawyer.Gita is a lawyer with particular expertise in environmental and human rights issues. Formerly Head of Legal at Friends of the Earth, she now works as an in-house consultant for NGOs and the United Nations. Alongside this, she is a trustee of the Climate Justice Fund, which has been set up to support legal climate initiatives, predominantly in the global south. Gita has a strong background in environmental legal campaigns and was shortlisted for In-House lawyer of the Year by The Lawyer magazine during her time at Friends of the Earth. In addition, she has a keen interest in spirituality...2021-06-2857 minPrim Rose LightLife as an infectious diseases doctorIn this episode I am joined by Dr Ravi Mehta discussing the hugely relevant and topical issues of what is a virus exploring the Zika and covid 19 viruses. We also got a good understanding into vaccines, the use of antibiotics and how this is causing a very real problem of anti microbial resistance. Ravi is a hospital doctor specialising in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine. During medical school, he undertook a period of training in Tanzania, where he started developing a passion for tropical medicine and global health. In 2015, he served a majority Maori population as a hospital doctor in...2021-06-1043 minPrim Rose LightA day in the life of a Bollywood actressIn this episode I’m joined by Nisha Aaliya, a British Actress based in London. Dutch born, she is from Indian and Burmese decent. Aaliya has worked in the Hindi Film Industry along with UK Theatre productions; independent British short films and worldwide television commercials. We explore Nisha’s journey into Bollywood and all the trials and tribulations of building up a career in acting. This includes feelings of imposter syndrome and the copious rejection that goes with the job. Impressively, Aaliya is increasingly being seen in Indian film shot in the UK. She appeared in the Sony Pictures-India production of S...2021-05-221h 01Prim Rose LightA life of a pilot with Rohan WagleIn this episode I’m joined by North Londoner, Rohan Wagle whose half Indian and half Maltese. He chose to do a degree in ‘human genetics’ at UCL but knew he had always wanted to be a pilot, having done some flying whilst at University. As such he decided to commit to it as a career upon graduation. Rohan joined a British based flying school in 2007, which did the basic flying phase in New Zealand, so moved there for 18 months. In 2009 he completed the remaining training back in the UK and in 2010 got his first job flying for easyJet (based in Bri...2021-05-081h 02Prim Rose LightThe Road to Vrindavan - a directors account of the poignant issues surrounding education in India.In this bonus episode, I am hugely honoured to be joined by director and film maker Ravinol Chambers to discuss the launch of his new film, “The road to Vrindavan” which is currently premiering please check out:Register at https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/roadtovrindavan If you have daughters, and especially if you have sons, please make sure to watch this film over the weekend (available until 11 pm on Monday) Described as ‘heartbreaking yet incredibly hopeful’ and ‘brave, honest and beautiful.’This film explores key concepts of India's culture, the dichotomy of men and women, how religion can impact and the vital ne...2021-04-101h 04Prim Rose LightUp close and food personal with Sonali from @ SonalicooksIn this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Sonali from @sonalicooks. Sonali is a recipe developer and content creator whose built up a staggering 12.9k IG following in this past year showcasing the wonders of a plant based diet. Sonali’s creative influences were shaped by her background which includes spending a year in Italy and working in Food PR & Marketing where she worked on a range of large scale hospitality events such as a Taste of London as well as launching central London restaurants. Her love for food has continued on her Instagram page which she started a ye...2021-04-0956 minPrim Rose LightThe art of meditationIn this episode I am joined by Puja Handa, International trainer and program Director of The Art of Living Foundation. We discuss all things meditation like what is it, what benefits meditation can bring and some of the questions that people commonly ask to calm that infamous monkey mind. Puja has facilitated Art of Living workshops all over the world in a variety of settings including youth centres, educational institutions, large corporates and even prisons in Africa. She holds a master’s degree in psychology, loves to travel and spend time in nature. She dons many hats and effortlessly manages ea...2021-03-251h 17Prim Rose LightWhat is self love and how can we practice self love in our day to day routine.In this episode, Binisha and I discuss her wellness journey. We discuss her real account of the benefits of yoga, meditation, Muay Thai and positive thinking/power of affirmations. We also discussed the impact that social media was having on her own mental health and the benefits of taking a social media cleanse and how for some people that can be a really powerful way of finding yourself. Bini talked very powerfully of how that social media cleanse then empowered her and provided her with the much needed time and space to decide how she wanted to serve the world...2021-03-1359 minPrim Rose LightAll things fashion, my conversation with fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ekta Kalan.In this podcast we discuss all things fashion, right from starting a business to how to build a sustainable brand whose not subscribing to a fast fashion mindset. I was therefore thrilled to be joined by Ekta whose entrepreneurial spirit and love of fashion were combined to create a unique business in South Africa. EKTA meaning Unity in Sanskrit is a contemporary luxury womenswear label launched in September 2016 by founder and designer Ekta Kalan, a former strategy consultant turned entrepreneur.Forging a unity amongst the designer’s rich cultural Indian heritage, her South African life together with architectural and simplistic de...2021-02-261h 11Prim Rose LightPensions with a purpose, a guide to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.In this episode I was absolutely delighted to be joined by Charlotte from pensions for purpose. We discuss the super important subject that is ESG, what does this mean and how can we move towards more impact investing. We also give practical tips for investors (both institutional but more retail) and consider why it’s taken so much time to even get the finance industry to take this seriously as it’s not been cost factored into our models. The current Coronavirus pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to take stock, to think about the interconnectedness of the global comm...2021-02-1257 minPrim Rose LightMeet 15 minute momMeet 15 minute mom, Kripa. I was delighted to have the chance to speak to Kripa who is a busy professional who loves putting her creativity to good use as well as using her scientific background (she has an Msc in Organic Chemistry and is currently studying "Science & Cooking" with Harvard University). Kripa loves making delicious vegetarian, quick and easy recipes for her family and her to enjoy.What started of with simple recipe sharing amongst friends has seen over the last 4 years huge growth and interest in what Kripa produces. Impressively, Kripa now works with various food...2021-01-301h 04Prim Rose LightWhat is global health and how can we juggle a career whilst creating meaning in our own life?In this episode, I was thrilled to have Priya talk about her fascinating journey which is very international indeed! Priya and I discuss her life’s work, her mission to make things better but also the lack of female mentorship in global health and the choices she was confronted with. We also explore some of the struggles women face from safety being abroad to thinking about life choices such as fertility and freezing eggs when pursuing a career. I hope you enjoy this podcast. By way of background, Priya is an optometrist by training but took the route of public he...2021-01-1559 minPrim Rose LightOpening to series 2 - dating and relationship advice from a relationships coachWelcome to series 2 of Prim Rose Light, I’m joined by Varsha who is a dating and relationship coach and speaker. Her clients stop the daunting swiping and texts by empowering self acceptance and confidence to once and for all click authentically with their ideal partner. She helps creates awareness, distinctions and transformation in love by recognizing deep rooted beliefs and automatic behaviors. As a former lawyer & mediator, Varsha uses her past experiences, even a divorce and remarriage, to help others make decisions free from stigmas and taboos that move them towards their dreams. I hope you’ll find this conv...2021-01-0358 min
#TalkToMayo# 6 Roshni Thakrar - Lawyer and PodcasterRoshni Thakrar is a Pensions Lawyer, and the Host of the Prim Rose Light podcast. Roshni and I swap notes on our experiences, guests, and learning moments from 2020. 2020-12-3058 minPrim Rose LightSeason 1 - season finale. On the couch with Chris MayoIn this final episode for series 1, I am joined by Chris Mayo who has his own podcast and is a legal recruiter. Like all good stories, this was a random encounter and we decided to do a joint collaboration and podcast. This final podcast summarises some of learnings and realisations I’ve had whilst podcasting, how this passion of podcasting even came about and the same for Chris. It’s a mix of interviewing and being an interviewee so I hope you’ll enjoy hearing me ‘partially’ in the hot seat. Wishing you a safe and happy 2021 and I’ll be there wit...2020-12-2858 minPrim Rose LightBAME property - what impacts this group?In this episode I’m joined by Priya of BAME property. Priya is an Urbanist, exploring the built environment from political, social and diversity perspectives, through her roles as a communications consultant, and founder of BAME in Property, an organisation that seeks to increase ethnic diversity in the built environment sector. Since launching in December 2017, BAME in Property has grown to become one of the leading ethnic diversity networks in the built environment sector. Using her communication skills, Priya has grown the organisation's social media presence significantly, and during the first 100 days of the COVID-19 lockdown, she reached 370,000+ people on Tw...2020-12-1459 minPrim Rose LightWhat is covid-19 teaching us?In this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by my friend Gopal. We discuss his fascinating background and role at the UN, why does the UN exist, what work is he doing within climate change, working with the UN on food, and the importance of vegetarianism as well as what matters to Hindus as well as other areas of improvement. We also discuss what lessons come from Covid, and if 2020 has given us all the clear focus we all so desperately needed to wake up from this illusion. Now, how can we come back better to shape society in a...2020-12-1158 minPrim Rose LightThe benefits of a whole plant based dietIn this podcast episode I’m joined by Deepa whose a trained yoga teacher and healthy foodie. She shares why plant based diets are key for health and vitality and what exercises she does as part of her routine. She also shared how she makes healthy and nutrient rich meals and doesn’t ever calorie count (which is the best way to be). Sending you all love and light, Roshni 🙏❤️2020-12-041h 01Prim Rose LightHow the landscape nourishes us.In this episode I’m delighted to be joined by Nicky Turvey where we discuss how our landscape is so pivotal in our lives and the meaning it can have on our lives. We also explore climate change and capitalism and how these concepts are at odds with each other. Within this episode we also explore Buddhism and what it means to live a truly rich and enriched life. By way of introduction to Nicky, she was born in a small village in Bedfordshire where all her immediate family relatives lived within 1 mile of each other, but left at 7 to re...2020-11-271h 02Prim Rose LightCan our thoughts make us sick? An exploration on lifestyle medicine and a holistic way of living.In this episode we explore what is lifestyle medicine which encompasses a truly holistic process of health looking beyond the prescription of medication. Incorporating Lifestyle Medicine changes into your daily life can often help avoid unnecessary medications and surgery and limiting the use of these to only when really needed. The key ways to improve your physical health are by eating nutritious foods, sleeping well, exercising regularly, avoiding intoxicants and most importantly looking after your own mental health to reduce stress and maintain healthy relationships (with yourself and with others around you).Dr Bruce Lipton has been saying for years...2020-11-2059 minPrim Rose LightIs the UK educational system fit for purpose?In this episode Jay and I discuss the UK educational system, what is working well and what’s not working so well. The differences between public, grammar and state schools and the unfair advantages that follow and how we can to make it better and level the playing field. We also explore how we fare internationally compared to our international counterparts and which countries are excelling on this front with a very robust and comprehensive educational system but perhaps lacking on the real life skills we all need in adult life. All of these facets will impact the jobs that we...2020-11-1359 minPrim Rose LightA career in media, being a journalist and the social dilemma that is social media...Here I was joined by a good friend Tejas who talks about his career in journalism, the important role the media has and the changing landscape of social media with reference to the Netflix documentary, the social dilemma. The podcast also explores some ideas we can all try to cultivate to using social media more as a tool. This was a powerful video clip that he refers to in the podcast - https://youtu.be/S2Yd5Qyodp42020-10-3059 minPrim Rose LightMental health and therapy - breaking the taboo with TejviIn this episode I speak with Tejvi on mental health and why therapy can be so beneficial but also how to self heal. We explore topics around using language powerfully and impact fully and how we harbour emotions right from our early childhood days and into our adult lives. Therefore, we also explore how to raise emotionally resilient children who can hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls we’ve encountered. This was a really interesting podcast and I hope you’ll find this beneficial whether you’re working with children, are a teacher or are working on yourself. The message is to...2020-10-2659 minPrim Rose LightHealth is wealth - learning about Ayurveda with RajivIn this episode Rajiv and I discuss what is this ancient tradition that stems from the vedas. It’s a science that is thousands of years old and we delve into the basics of these traditions to help us discover who we truly are, our essence and praktruti, what is sleep and why is it so important as well as tips for those pregnant. A must listen for those who want to learn about their health! Hi all,Please see the latest podcast from prim rose light where Roshni interviews Rajiv on the beautiful and ancient science of Ayurveda. In th...2020-10-2355 minPrim Rose LightClimate change - be the change with SheilaThis episode discusses a topic close to my heart - understanding our place in the world, being compassionate beings, to all living entities whom we share the world with as well as promoting vegetarianism. It also follows and explores some of the key messages from the recent shows on Netflix with Sir David Attenborough and ITV’s Prince William programme on the topic. I also hope this podcast provides some practical tips that we can all do as well as casts continued focus on this huge existential crisis, where we all as global citizens, not just governments and businesses change ha...2020-10-1259 minPrim Rose LightLove conquers all - an insight into a modern day romance and the importance of serving one another.In this podcast I was joined by two friends, Taz and Kat who explore ideas around modern dating, their journey and how they’ve navigated covid and used the experience to bring them closer together. They are inspirational professionally but more in their kindness towards each other. Despite appearances and coming from different backgrounds, they have found that they actually share similar values and have brought two families together in a seamless way.2020-10-0657 minPrim Rose LightWhat can we learn from Robin Sharma’s The 5am club and the Monk who sold his Ferrari in an hour?Episode 1 had my good friend Rupin on Prim Rose Light. I was fascinated to learn more about the principles and messages of the 5am club which he’s been putting into practice. Please tune in to hear what he has to say and how it’s helped him live a more fuller life. Towards the end of the podcast, I also cover some of the key learnings in the monk who sold his Ferrari. I hope this episode inspires you and if you’re seeking change, I hope this provides impetus towards living happily and abundantly. Until next time, I’m sendin...2020-09-2659 min
Prim Rose LightCorporate hussle, women in the workplace and how to avoid corporate burnout with Riya.Episode 2 - speaking with Riya on the corporate hustle and we talk on a range of topics from feminism, corporate careers, why do people leave the corporate world, how to balance life and how we can live our true purpose. I hope you find this second podcast an interesting way to spend 45 minutes. Sending you peace, love and light. 🙏2020-09-2243 min
Prim Rose LightPrim Rose light - episode 1. A little bit of everything but with a focus on conditioning.Welcome darlings - My friend Rupin and I have discussed a little bit of everything but with a focus on conditioning and how we can cultivate being more conscious beings.2020-08-3149 minPrim Rose LightPrim Rose Light (Trailer)2020-08-3000 min