Inspire Pod

#9: Azam Jaafri: Founder of Graftism talks Business, Success and the real truths about success and other highly successful people!

On today's episode we're joined by Azam Jaafri, Founder of Graftism. Azam's business journey began in Doncaster where he started developing Properties with his immediate family and cousins. From there, he ventured into multiple business disciplines and uses his audience to champion having a strong work ethic, being ambitious and for people to simply be themselves! In a world which is cluttered with noise due to the growth in Social Media, Azam gives us many great ideas to block out the noise and focus on our own goals.

More about Azam:

• Azam is the definition of a Serial Entrepreneur having launched a successful E-Commerce business with Nustone in 2004 after spotting an opportunity in the market to sell building materials online, following his journey in Property Development

• Following this, he entered the Food industry with Gourmosa in 2015, a South Asian snacks company. He then Bought a Branding Agency, We Know You, in 2016 which build brands and businesses for B2B and D2C Clients across Europe

• Recently launched a community driven Gym, Graftism, in 2018 which was acknowledged as Best Independent Gym in Greater London by UK Fitness Awards

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Marti and Faz Moshfeghi: Leading Europe's billion dollar+ Cannabis industry - WinchesterMD

Today’s guests are actually a first for Inspire Pod as we’re welcomed by a brilliant Father and Son duo, Marti and Faz Moshfeghi, Founders of Winchester MD. Winchester MD are one of Europe's leading legalised Cannabis businesses having been found in 2018.

Marti only 25 year’s of age, graduated from McGill University in Montreal He then interned as an Analyst and Developer for Hedge Funds and Tech companies, before Founding a business which has taken the European Legalised Cannabis industry by storm in 2018.

Faz has over 20 year’s experience working with Tier 1 Investment Banks such as JP Morgan and Merrill and Lynch, as well as supporting commodities and mining projects to secure investment and funding.

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On today's episode we're joined by Tony Singh Shergill, CEO of Brit Asia and Director of Birmingham Commonwealth Association. Tony has over 10 year's experience working in the Media sector having founded Sikh Channel TV in 2008 and recently leading a consortium to buy Brit Asia in 2017. With diverse business interests in Media, Property, Telcom and supporting the local community, Tony gives a great overview to his background in Entrepreneurship and how other's can follow suit. As this episode was recorded during the Covid19 Pandemic, Tony also offers a background to surviving during these uncertain times.

More about Tony:

• Over 10 years’ experience within the Media and Entertainment industry

• CEO of Brit Asia after leading a consortium group to buy the business in 2017

• Recently launched a new Telco and Mobile operator through Brit Asia platform

• Founded Sikh Channel in 2008

• Previous Board Member of Seven Capital, a Property Development company with £2.1bn+ portfolio

• Director of Birmingham Commonwealth Association

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Flavilla Fongang: Founder of 3 Colours Rule talks Marketing, Under-represented markets in the Media, Health and Work Life Balance

On today's episode of Inspire Pod, we are joined by Flavilla Fongang, Founder of 3 Colours Rule. Flavilla moved to London from the ghetto's in Paris to study, where she began to see more under-represented markets on the Television and in the Media. Several years after working in the corporate world, Flavilla took the leap of faith and set up her exciting Marketing Strategist Business in 3 Colours Rule. She now works with leading global institutions such as TechUK, BBC and HSBC! Furthermore, she works tirelessly to help more black representation and females in to the UK Tech market.

More about Flavilla:

• Founded the 3 Colours rule in 2008, which is a Branding and Creative Agency with neuroscience expertise

• Been an advisor to major institutions such as BBC, Said Business School, TechUK, HSBC and Facebook

• LinkedIn recognised her as one of the most influential female business leaders

• Was invited at the Palais de L’Elisee by President of France, Mr. Emmanuel Macron, and President of Ghana, Mr. Nana Akufo-Adlo, to discuss business opportunities across Africa in 2019

As we are going through a period of change which can be challenging for many people, we truly hope this Podcast comes at a time when the advice and tips can be used most.

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Kalpesh Patel: Founder of Asian Wealth talks Luxury, Success, Media and Growth!

On today's episode of Inspire Pod, we speak with Kalpesh Patel. Kalpesh and his brother grew up in South London from humble beginnings with their single mother. After gaining valuable experience in Sales and with a Publisher, Kalpesh went on to found his own leading Publishing company across Luxury Lifestyle in 2012. He now runs one of the most successful Asian Magazines in Asian Wealth, developed a new UHNW Investors platform and continues to inspire people through his publishing.

More about Kalpesh:

• Media36 was launched in 2012. Under this falls the award-winning Asian Wealth Magazine - Clients include Cartier, Chevas Regal, Porsche. Interviews have included Peter Virdee, Jay Sean, Anish Bhatt)

• Also founded Storage Terminals Magazine which provides first-class coverage of the global bulk liquids terminal industry

• Recently entered the Investment industry with Private Investor Club. This oversee’ s opportunities within the Real Estate and Technology markets Is an Ambassador for Discover Soneva, a Luxury 5* Hotel Resort in Maldives and Thailand

As we are going through a period of change which can be challenging for many people, we truly hope this Podcast comes at a time when the advice and tips can be used most.

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On today's episode of Inspire Pod we are joined by Paul Bassi CBE. Paul's family moved to the UK as Sikh Immigrants with £2 in their pockets. Through hard work, dedication and manifesting his big picture, Paul Bassi CBE has now grown his Real Estate and Business interests to a portfolio of over £300million +.

More about Paul:

• Has interests in over £300m + property and business portfolio across Real Estate, Development, Hospitality, Finance and Care Homes

• Real Estate manages over £200m worth of annual sales

• CEO of Real Estate investors Plc

• Chairman of Bond Wolfe (founded 1983)

• Received CBE in the 2010 New Year’s Honours List

• Founded Sandwell Valley School in 2017 which provides education and training programmes for vulnerable young people

• Released “Brick by Brick” in 2019, of which all proceeds go towards the Bond Wolf Charitable Trust which has supported over 250 charities and aims to raise funds for worthy causes, regardless of cast, colour, creed, age, sex, religion or disability.

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#2: Mark Maciver AKA Slidercuts talks Business, Building a Brand on Social Media and a background to working with leading A-List Clients On today's episode we speak with Mark Maciver, AKA Slidercuts, who is a businessman that has built a massive brand and social following. He gives us a great insight in to his journey, branding, what he's learned from his A-List clients and some great advice for future Entrepreneurs. About Mark: • Over 20 years’ experience as a Barber and in Business, with clients which has included the likes of Lebron James, Anthony Joshua, J Cole, Stormzy and Virgil Alboh. Also, leading brands including Louis Vuitton and Burberry at London and Paris fashion weeks. • Award winning barber including 2018 winner of Consumer and Luxury Rising Star by Black British Business Awards • Featured in the BBC, GQ, Nike and Red Bull, including campaigns such as Nike's recent "Nothing Beats a Londoner" and Facebook's "Let's Get to Work" campaign, to name a few. • Author of “Shaping up Culture” – which gives an insight on how to run a successful business through youth and community empowerment. • Created schemes such as Fill It (which helps youngsters applying for new job opportunities) and an in-shop Runner Scheme (which skills up younger staff members and apprenticeships)

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#2: Mark Maciver AKA Slidercuts talks Business, Building a Brand on Social Media and a background to working with leading A-List Clients

On today's episode we speak with Mark Maciver, AKA Slidercuts, who is a businessman that has built a massive brand and social following. He gives us a great insight in to his journey, branding, what he's learned from his A-List clients and some great advice for future Entrepreneurs.

About Mark:

• Over 20 years’ experience as a Barber and in Business, with clients which has included the likes of Lebron James, Anthony Joshua, J Cole, Stormzy and Virgil Alboh. Also, leading brands including Louis Vuitton and Burberry at London and Paris fashion weeks.

• Award winning barber including 2018 winner of Consumer and Luxury Rising Star by Black British Business Awards

• Featured in the BBC, GQ, Nike and Red Bull, including campaigns such as Nike's recent "Nothing Beats a Londoner" and Facebook's "Let's Get to Work" campaign, to name a few.

• Author of “Shaping up Culture” – which gives an insight on how to run a successful business through youth and community empowerment.

• Created schemes such as Fill It (which helps youngsters applying for new job opportunities) and an in-shop Runner Scheme (which skills up younger staff members and apprenticeships)

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Episode 1 - Paresh Davdra at RationalFX

Incredibly excited to release the first episode of Inspire Pod with CEO/ Co-Founder of RationalFX / Xendpay and NED of Hop Financial Solutions, Paresh Davdra.

RationalFX are now a multi-billion dollar turnover company with over 180,000 clients across 200 countries and have traded over $10bn in currencies world-wide.

Having Co-Founded RationalFX in 2005, Paresh gives a great insight in to:

- The real challenges and risks of Entrepreneurship/ start up life

- How to build a passionate company culture

- Work life balance with family

- Working on your Passion Vs. Money

- Traits behind other successful people and much, much more!

As we are going through a period of change which can be challenging for many people, we truly hope this Podcast comes at a time when the advice and tips can be used most.

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