Suraj Nagaraj is the co-founder, music director and conductor of the Australian Indian Orchestra. He joins us In The Gap to talk about the parallels between Eastern and Western classical music, his story of creating the AIO with his brother, and discuss why the world needs to wake up to South Asian music.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Marty Thomas is a fashion model and social media content creator. He joins us In The Gap to reflect on his extensive career spent in the fashion industry, his personal journey as a devoted father and to share the story behind his online alter-ego 'Fashion Daddy'.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Almitra Mavalvala returns to the podcast for a second round of chai! She is an actor, writer and music composer. In this special farewell episode, she joins us In The Gap to talk about her latest play 'For The Love of Paper', some reflections on her past seven years spent in Australia and the moral dilemma of loving Coke Studio's latest season.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

SAIF is a Music Artist based in Western Sydney. He has spent almost a decade in the Australian Music scene, using his diverse ethnic background and experiences as fuel for his songs. He joins us In The Gap for a lively discussion on his personal journey, the ideas of Creativity and Identity, and the importance of maintaining ties to your ethnic roots.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Claire Wu is a physiotherapist and entrepreneur. She joins us In The Gap to discuss the importance of Mindful Breathing for human well-being, her personal story of dealing with chronic anxiety and the necessity to face your childhood traumas.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Marshall-Weishuai Yuan is an Actor and the co-founder of NOAH Films. He has directed and acted in several award winning short films, showcased in international indie film festivals. He joins us In The Gap to talk about his journey into film making, the rising trend of ethnically diverse actors in Australia and why accurate representation on screen is important.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Mohamad Chaaban is the founder of IGNITE, an early stage start-up that aims to revolutionize the domain of Children's Disability Therapy. He joins us In The Gap to share his fascinating personal journey from obscurity in Lebanon, to professional heights in Dubai and ultimately the entrepreneurial landscape of Australia.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Amar Singh is the founder and president of 'Turbans4Australia', a Sikh charity organization providing critical support for the most vulnerable members of Australian society. He is also the recipient of the 2023 Australian Of The Year 'Local Hero' Award. He joins us In The Gap to discuss the importance of accepting yourself and your heritage fully in order to be content, the racial profiling that fueled his passion for social charity work, and the need for younger people to volunteer their efforts.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Mustafa Allawi is a Film Director and the founder of creative agency, Hazen. He joins us In The Gap to discuss his personal journey, the business of documentary films & the movies and directors that have inspired him along the way.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.

Dr. Sabrin Farooqui is the President of CDNI, a member of the Australian Labor Party, and the 2024 recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her social work. She joins us In The Gap to discuss domestic violence issues in the immigrant community, the lack of awareness on this matter, and the need for more women to be financially independent.

FOLLOW ITG's CONTENT

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC CREDITS:

ChillBazaar own all copyrights to their music and were gracious enough to allow usage in this podcast.