Riwa Khan, founder of Majama, the Dubai-based startup that produces vegan and gluten-free desserts with ambitious plans to expand further into the GCC markets. But more than that, she's someone from my past that I'm so grateful to be back in touch with (thanks to each of you!). Don't miss this conversation with one of the most full-of-life, driven and fun human beings I've ever had the fortune of meeting.

Riwa talks: My Personal Struggles, My Business & An Immeasurable Respect For My Family

We uncover the generational backstory and family roots of change-makers, to understand how it's influenced the positive impact they now want to have on the world around them.
Shows like Diary of a CEO and On Purpose do an amazing job at extracting the very personal, honest and vulnerable parts of the lives of some of the world's most well-known people. And in this show, the mission is uncover the influences from even further back in time - through the lives and journey of their previous generations.
We invite guests well known in their field, and some of the greatest minds I've come across. From founders and CEOs, to social entrepreneurs, performing artists, authors and ex-athletes, each one of them is driven by a specific impact they want to have on the world. And here we explore how the pivotal moments in their family backstory have defined the reason they now stand for purpose they've created for themselves.
Is there such thing as the Heritage Effect? These stories can help you decide.
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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?
 

Highlight 14: Why do some immigrants fail to assimilate in a new country? | Liu Liu

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.
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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?
 

The Truth About Cross-Cultural Relationships, Biases & Building Your Life In A New Country | Liu Liu

"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
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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
 

Losing My Father, My ADHD, Quitting Engineering TWICE & Making Good On My Big Promise | Navjot Sawhney

"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.
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"Mental Health Was Never Talked About At Home", "50% Drop Off Within 3 Therapy Sessions" & How We Can Drop the Immigrant Kid 'Guilt' | Founder of Tala Thrive

“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?
 

Riwa talks: My Personal Struggles, My Business & An Immeasurable Respect For My Family

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