Founder in the Chair

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  • Dynamic Duo - Not just Life Partners, but also Business Partners

    Today, we have a remarkable story that showcases the power of teamwork and passion. Meet Kully and Joaty, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who are not just partners in life but also in business! Together, they're managing their thriving medical aesthetics clinic, where they focus on helping clients look and feel their absolute best.

    With three beautiful children at home, this couple has mastered the art of balancing family life and entrepreneurship. Their clinic is a testament to their shared vision and commitment to providing excellent care and the latest in aesthetic treatments. With personalised services that cater to individual needs, they’re making waves in the industry while nurturing a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    Join us as we dive into their journey, uncover what inspired them to start this venture, and gain insights into their unique approach to blending family and business. Get ready to be inspired by their dedication, passion, and the strong bond that fuels their success!

    Follow them and check out their work:
    🌐 Website: www.gerrardscrossskinclinic.com
    📸 Instagram: @gxskinclinic
    📱 TikTok: @gx_skinclinic

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    32 min
  • The Founder of Founder in the Chair - Veena Nayyar

    Meet Your Host: Veena Nayyar – Founder in the Chair

    In this special episode, Veena Nayyar, the founder and host of Founder in the Chair, shares her own journey as an entrepreneur. With a strong background in sales, multiple business ventures under her belt, and a passion for helping others succeed, Veena dives into what drives her, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and why she created this podcast.

    From the highs of building successful businesses to the challenges that tested her resilience, Veena opens up about her experiences and the mindset that keeps her moving forward. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a business owner looking for inspiration, this episode is for you!

    Tune in to hear Veena’s story and discover why Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a movement for those who dare to chase their dreams.

    Podcast - Founder in the Chair
    Instagram @founderinthechair
    Email [email protected]
    Beauty Business www.prettyperfectlondon.co.uk
    Makeup Instagram makeup_by_veena
    TikTok @veenamakeup

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    52 min
  • Sabrina Dhanda - As an entrepreneur be prepared to wear multiple hats!

    Sabrina is the creative force behind Party Giant, a luxury event decor company specializing in bespoke celebrations. With a passion for design and social media, she has built a thriving brand that not only delivers stunning decor but also educates aspiring event stylists through Party Giant Decor Academy.

    Her entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly, but she quickly embraced the freedom and creativity of business ownership. Despite challenges like the pandemic, she pivoted with innovative decor deliveries, proving resilience is key.

    What sets Party Giant apart? Exceptional customer service, immersive storytelling, and a strong online presence—boasting nearly 8K Instagram and 21K TikTok followers.

    Looking ahead, Sabrina aims to expand her brand and mentor future event stylists. Her advice? Be prepared to wear many hats—entrepreneurship requires resilience, problem-solving, and unwavering belief.

    📲 Follow:
    Instagram: @party_giant / @the_sabrinashow
    TikTok: @partygiantevents / @the_sabrinashow

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    34 min
  • Parul Ganatra - Award Winning Ayurvedic Hair & Skincare

    Parul Ganatra is the founder of The Silk Glow, an award-winning Ayurvedic hair and skincare brand. Since launching in 2022, she has won Business Woman of the Year 2024 at the She Awards. Her products, praised by the Daily Mail and BBC, have earned prestigious hair and skincare awards. 

    Blending luxury with authenticity, The Silk Glow is known for quality and results. 

    Parul is dedicated to creating sustainable, natural beauty solutions that truly make a difference.

    Find her business on all the links below:

    Website - www.thesilkglow.com
    Instagram - thesilkglow_ 
    Facebook - The Silk Glow
    TikTok - @thesilkglow

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    32 min
  • A former Pharmacist turned Holistic Health Consultant

    Meet Indy,  a former pharmacist turned holistic health consultant.

    After years in the pharmaceutical industry, Indy recognised the limitations of conventional medicine and embarked on a path to holistic healing. With a deep passion for helping women reduce their toxic burden through root cause detoxification, Indy now emphasises the healing power of Mother Nature and her medicine, particularly through the foods we consume.

    In this episode, we’ll dive into Indy's inspiring journey, becoming an entrepreneur and the things that changed her business. Get ready for an insightful conversation that could reshape your understanding of a health focused business. 

    IG : @dhanvadh_lifestyle
    TikTok: dhanvadh_lifestyle 
    W: www.dhanvadh.com

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    36 min
  • Redefining the Traditional Estate Agency Model - Fairoaks Group

    Fairoaks is transforming the property industry by redefining the traditional estate agency model. With a personalized, seamless approach, they put property owners at the heart of every transaction, ensuring a service that’s tailored to your unique needs.

    With over 20 years of combined experience across sales, lettings, property management, holiday rentals, commercial property, maintenance, and compliance, Fairoaks handles it all—so you can focus on what truly matters.

    As both investment and personal property owners themselves, the Fairoaks team understands the challenges and opportunities in the market. That’s why they’re committed to efficiency, transparency, and delivering results, making every property transaction a smooth experience.

    Whether you’re an experienced investor or taking your first steps in property, Fairoaks is your trusted partner.

    www.fairoaksgroup.co.uk
    Rhys Davies 
    Jamie Hills 

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    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    41 min
  • Aman Sunner - Energetic Hygiene: Cut the Cords After Each Client

    Energetic Hygiene: Cut the Cords After Each Client

    Energy is contagious—so who are you letting into your space?

    @amansunnermentoring shares the importance of energetic hygiene and how interactions can impact our mental state. Just like cutting cords after each client, we need to be mindful of the energy we absorb daily.

    Tune into her podcast Finding Your Worth From Within for deeper insights on protecting your energy and stepping into your power!

    #FindingYourWorthFromWithin #EnergyMatters #PodcastWisdom #ProtectYourEnergy #Mentorship #PersonalGrowth

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    35 min
  • Multi Award Winning, Friendly Female Accountant - Saira Majid

    Meet Saira Majid: Multi Award-Winning Accountant Empowering Entrepreneurs

    In this episode of Founder in the Chair, I’m joined by the incredible Saira Majid, a multi-award-winning accountant and the founder of Saira Majid Accountants. With over 15 years of experience, Saira has built a reputation for providing outstanding financial and business advisory services to start-up's, SMEs, and charities.

    As a Chartered Management Accountant, Saira’s expertise goes beyond numbers—she’s passionate about helping businesses thrive and achieve their goals.

    Saira’s journey is inspiring, and in this episode, we explore her entrepreneurial path, her advice for business owners, and how she’s helping transform the financial side of entrepreneurship.

    ✨ Connect with Saira Majid:
    🌐 Website: sairamajid.co.uk
    📸 Instagram: @saira_accounts
    💼 LinkedIn: Saira Majid

    🎥 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the best in the industry!

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    30 min
  • Urvashi Lad's Transformative Journey into becoming a Business Founder

    In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena speaks to Urvashi on her journey to self discovery and her journey to entrepreneurship which started accidentally. Urvashi didn’t have an entrepreneurial background and neither was it in her family but this ‘accident’ changed the trajectory of her life!

    Meet Urvashi a Soul Purpose life coach, Numerologist, Sound Therapist, qualified Personal Trainer and award winning Podcaster for Brown Girl Rising. She is on a mission to help women break down the internal barriers they’ve created for themselves and step into their best life by letting go of the past, moving through pain and raising their personal frequency to be more aligned with the soul authentic self.

    Today, she helps women attract and manifest their deepest desires (abundance of love, health and great relationships) into their life like she did…

    But but journey to self wasn’t easy, she faced a huge sexual trauma at university which changed her life and made her step into a more unbalanced masculine version of her… leaving her with thousands in debt, an unhealthy relationship with food and alcohol and bulimia in her early 20’s… Which ultimately meant she remained single for most of her 20’s and 30’s even though her heart craved love and companionship.

    It wasn’t until she was on the path of awakening and she started to uncover the love she had for herself, where she started moving her body, boxing, lifting, eating intuitively that her true feminine nature started to shine through. And her life changed for the better… It transpired that her numerological gift of 9 was the divine feminine and mastery of self… but she had no clue until she got her chart!

    After really working on her love for self, claiming back her life from the trauma and embodying the power of the divine feminine…

    Urvashi finally met her soul mate at the tender age of 43 and it all happened ‘quickly’ after the work she did … and just before her 44th birthday she moved in with him and became a step mum to 2 lovely children. (She now does the school run and has made an impact on the kids lives).

    Today Urvashi impacts the lives of women across the world with her story of reclamation, becoming and self love to inspire women to find themselves , get unstuck, heal relationships and step into the most magnetic version of themselves through life coaching, health and fitness coaching and numerology.

    She is also making an impact on the children around her and on children who are going through the process of their parents divorcing and meeting parents new partners by publishing a series of children’s story books over the next few years.

    If you want more info about her or how to work with Urvashi please see below:

    website: www.unlimitedurvashi.com 
    Instagram: @unlimitedurvashicoaching 
    TikTok: @unlimitedurvashi_coach

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    25 min
  • From Passion to Multi Award Winning Property Finance Leader - Akhil Mair

    Akhil Mair: From Passion to Multi Award Winning Property Finance Leader

    Akhil Mair is the Managing Director of Our Mortgage Broker, a specialist property finance brokerage in the UK. With over two decades of experience, Akhil has transformed his passion for property into a successful career, providing tailored financial solutions for residential and commercial clients.

    Early Career and Passion for Property

    Akhil’s journey began in 2002 at HBOS, where he held various roles including bank clerk, branch manager, business banking manager, and credit analyst. These positions offered him invaluable insights into the financial sector and reinforced his belief in property as a solid asset class. In 2005, he purchased his first property, further igniting his interest in the industry.  

    Establishing Our Mortgage Broker

    In 2017, after obtaining his CeMAP qualification, Akhil founded Our Mortgage Broker with the goal of becoming the most trusted and sought-after residential and commercial broker in the UK. The firm offers a wide range of financial services, including short-term finance and bespoke solutions for both UK and foreign nationals.  

    Leadership and Expertise

    Under Akhil’s leadership, Our Mortgage Broker has access to over 135 trusted lenders, enabling them to provide clients with personalized and cost-effective property finance options. Akhil’s expertise spans residential, buy-to-let, bridging, commercial, and development finance, making him a leader in the industry.  

    Industry Insights and Client Commitment

    Akhil is dedicated to helping clients achieve their property ownership dreams by offering tailored solutions that meet individual financial needs. He emphasizes the importance of understanding each client’s unique situation and providing bespoke advice to ensure optimal outcomes.  

    Future Goals

    Looking ahead, Akhil aims to expand Our Mortgage Broker by increasing the advisory team to 25 experienced advisors by 2025 and enhancing the firm’s national brand presence. His commitment to ethical practices and exceptional service continues to drive the company’s growth and success.  

    Connect with Akhil Mair
       •   LinkedIn: Akhil Mair
       •   Instagram: @ourmortgagebroker
       •   Website: www.ourmortgagebroker.co.uk

    If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.  

    Instagram @founderinthechair

    YouTube - Founder in the Chair

    https://youtu.be/37Mhkf_A3gU

    Email me if you would like to be a Founder in the Chair at [email protected]

    29 min

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