Step beyond the spotlight… and into the reality behind it.In this special ensemble episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, we bring together powerful voices from the world of modeling, fashion, and entertainment — featuring Nour Zougheib, Lekha Prajapati, Sofia Youssra Khaloufi, Emilia Niglas, Vlada Bulhakova, and Dovile Rimkeviciute.

Through their journeys, this episode uncovers the truth behind the glamour — the challenges, the pressure, and the personal growth that comes with living in the public eye.

From breaking into the industry to navigating fame, rejection, identity, and reinvention, these stories reveal what it truly means to build a life in the spotlight… and more importantly, beyond it.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• The reality behind the glamorous modeling industry
• The emotional and mental side of fame
• Breaking into fashion across cultures and countries• Resilience, rejection, and personal growth
•  Identity beyond validation and public perception
• Staying grounded in a world driven by appearances

Why this episode matters:

Behind every perfect image is a story rarely told.

This episode isn’t just about modeling or entertainment — it’s about self-discovery, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms.

About the show:

Licensed to Explore with Rohit is a global travel and lifestyle podcast that explores stories of ambition, culture, and personal growth — bringing you closer to the journeys that shape extraordinary lives.

New episodes every 10 days.  Follow the show to continue exploring stories from around the world.

Not everything that shines is gold — and not every story in the spotlight is what it seems.

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani continues the conversation with Isabella Garofanelli — luxury travel creator and wellness lifestyle advocate — diving deeper into the evolving world of wellness travel and luxury tourism.

As global travel trends shift, more travelers are seeking experiences that go beyond luxury — focusing on well-being, balance, and transformation. Isabella shares her perspective on how wellness retreats, luxury resorts, and curated travel experiences are redefining modern tourism.

From exclusive destinations and high-end resorts to mindful travel practices and lifestyle design, this episode explores how luxury travel is no longer just about indulgence — but about intentional living and personal growth.

Rohit and Isabella discuss the rise of wellness-driven travel, the future of luxury tourism, and what it truly means to travel with purpose in today’s world.

This episode blends travel insights, luxury experiences, and wellness philosophies, making it a must-watch for travelers, creators, and anyone looking to elevate the way they explore the world.

💥 In this episode:

• The rise of wellness travel and luxury tourism
• Inside luxury resorts and wellness retreats
• How travel is evolving beyond traditional tourism
• Mindful travel and intentional living
• The future of high-end travel experiences
• Balancing luxury, lifestyle, and well-being
• Designing meaningful travel experiences
• Advice for modern travelers and creators

🎧 Available on:YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎙️ Exclusively hosted on Podeo

🔗 Connect with Isabella Garofanelli

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@yourluxelifestylepodcast

TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@yourluxelifestyle

Instagram@isabella_garofanelli@yourluxelifestylepodcast@yourluxelifestyle

🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram@rkbond007

TikTok@rkbond_007

YouTube@rkbond007

LinkedInRohit Khubchandani

Websitewww.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Isabella Garofanelli — luxury travel creator, wellness lifestyle advocate, and global explorer — for an insightful conversation about luxe travel, wellness living, and building a global lifestyle.From discovering high-end destinations and wellness retreats to creating a life centered around travel and mindful experiences, Isabella shares her perspective on what it truly means to explore the world with purpose. 

This episode explores luxury travel, personal growth, lifestyle design, and the mindset behind living a global travel life.A thoughtful conversation about travel, balance, and experiencing the world beyond ordinary tourism.

💥 In this episode:

• Luxury travel and global lifestyles
• Wellness travel and mindful living
• The reality behind luxury travel experiences
• Building a lifestyle around travel
• Travel and personal growthLessons for aspiring travelers and creators

🎧 Available on:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎙️ Exclusively hosted on Podeo

🔗 Guest: Isabella Garofanelli

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourluxelifestylepodcast

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourluxelifestyleInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/isabella_garofanellihttps://www.instagram.com/yourluxelifestylepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/yourluxelifestyle

🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Dovile Rimkeviciute — singer, model, actress, dancer, and global creative — for a raw and honest conversation about life behind the glamour.

From navigating the realities of the modeling and entertainment industry to starting over in foreign countries, Dovile shares the truths most people never talk about. This episode explores identity, resilience, culture shock, and what it really takes to chase dreams across borders.

A powerful conversation about ambition, reinvention, and growth beyond Instagram perfection.

💥 In this episode:

• The real side of the modeling industry
• Glamour vs reality in entertainment
• Starting life from zero abroad
• Travel, identity self-confidence
• Lessons for aspiring creatives

🎧 Available on:Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami Deezer

🎙️ Exclusively hosted on Podeo

🔗 Guest: Dovile Rimkeviciute

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconicdidi777

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iconicdidi777

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kingdidi777

🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Vlada Bulhakova, widely known as “Not Your Local Habibi” — a Dubai-based creator, actress, and viral storyteller carving her path from social media to the screen.

Born in Ukraine and now living in Dubai, Vlada shares her journey from theatre performances in South Africa to building a massive global audience on TikTok and Instagram. With viral collaborations alongside global brands like Pepsi, Visit Abu Dhabi, and leading beauty and fashion houses, she opens up about fame, creativity, ambition, and the realities behind online success.

This conversation explores acting dreams, digital identity, travel, lifestyle, and what it truly takes to turn short-form content into long-term career momentum — all while staying authentic in a fast-moving industry.

💥 In this episode:

• From theatre to TikTok — Vlada’s acting journey
•  Building a global audience through short-form video
•  Life as a creator in Dubai• Behind the scenes of viral brand collaborations
•  Fame, pressure & staying authentic
•  Using social media as a gateway to acting

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

🔗 Connect with Vlada Bulhakova

Instagram: @notyourlocalhabibi

TikTok: @notyourlocalhabibi

🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Emilia Niglas — Estonia-based model, content creator, and host of Adulting with Emilia.

From navigating life and work across borders to redefining independence, identity, and modern “adulting,” Emilia shares her journey through the global fashion and lifestyle space while building a life beyond comfort zones.This conversation explores travel as a catalyst for growth, the realities of living internationally, and how movement shapes mindset, confidence, and self-discovery.

💥 In this episode:

• Adulting across cultures and countries
• Life as a global model & creator
• Navigating independence abroad
• Travel, mindset & personal growth
• Building confidence in unfamiliar spaces

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

Connect with Emilia Niglas

Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @emilianiglas

YouTube: Adulting With EmiliaHost: 

Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007 

TikTok: @rkbond_007 

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani 

Website: rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Lars Aage Haaland Christiansen — investor, adventurer, philanthropist, and co-founder of CyberLocos.

Lars is on a bold mission: driving a Tesla Cybertruck across 80 countries in one year, attempting a Guinness World Record while proving that adventure, sustainability, and purpose can coexist. From crossing challenging regions like Iran, Afghanistan, and Bolivia to navigating the realities of long-distance electric vehicle travel, this conversation explores risk, resilience, and redefining modern exploration.

💥 In this episode:

• The CyberLocos world-record Cybertruck journey
• Extreme overland travel across continents
• Electric vehicles & the future of exploration
• Traveling through high-risk regions safely
• Investing, philanthropy & purpose-driven adventures
• Mindset lessons from life on the road

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

🔗 Connect with CyberLocos & Lars

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyberlocos

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberlocos

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cyberlocos

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cyberlocos.facebook/

LinkedIn (Lars): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lars-aage-haaland-christiansen-cfa-caia-73955814/

🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007 

TikTok: @rkbond_007 

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani 

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode, Rohit sits down with Eric Edmeades — global speaker, transformation architect, entrepreneur, and the creator of WILDFIT®, one of the world’s most influential health and behavioral change programs.

From surviving a difficult childhood to building companies in Hollywood special effects, military-grade medical simulation, mobile computing, and wellness, Eric shares a lifetime of stories shaped by resilience, exploration, and reinvention.

He opens up about the origins of WILDFIT®, his philosophy of “transformation architecture,” and why most people misunderstand hunger, health, and human behavior.We also dive into Eric’s travels across South Africa, Canada, Europe, the U.S., and beyond — and how these global experiences shaped his understanding of psychology, evolution, and modern wellbeing.

💥 In this episode:

• The origins of WILDFIT® the psychology of lasting change
• Why people crave the wrong foods
• The connection between evolution, biology modern lifestyle
• How global travel shaped Eric’s worldview
• Breaking rules, rewriting identity designing a life of freedom
• The mindset required for transformation — personal and professional

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

Connect with Eric Edmeades

Instagram: @ericedmeades

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericedmeades/

Website: https://ericedmeades.com

Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode, Rohit sits down with Stéphane Boukris — French entrepreneur, investor, and the creative mind behind the first-ever Made in Dubai musical, Once Upon a Time in Dubai.

From launching digital companies in Paris to producing large-scale entertainment in Dubai, Stéphane shares his journey of innovation, imagination, and global ambition. He opens up about building Excelsior, co-founding Ametix, creating viral marketing concepts, and collaborating with creatives like Nazim Khaled and Gilles Papain to bring a new musical to life.We also explore Stéphane’s travel stories across France, the U.S., Africa, Greece, Morocco, and South America — and how these global experiences shaped his creative vision.

💥 In this episode:

The story behind Once Upon a Time in Dubai

Building companies across France & the UAE

How global travel fuels creativity

Dubai as a rising cultural powerhouse

Innovation, storytelling & the future of entertainment

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

Connect with Stéphane Boukris

Instagram: @stephaneboukris | @ouatidubai

LinkedIn: Stéphane Boukris

Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007 

YouTube: @rkbond007

LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani 

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com

In this episode, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Nihal Nour Sard — a Lebanese “mountain baby” turned global explorer, Supply Chain Director at Mars, and Founder of Hummum.co.

Having traveled to 45 countries across five continents, Nihal shares her journey from the hills of Byblos, Lebanon, to the heart of Dubai’s business world.She opens up about her love for adventure and luxury travel, her inspiring entrepreneurial path, and what it takes to balance a corporate career with building a brand.

💥 In this episode:

• Growing up in Lebanon embracing global living
• Traveling to 45 countries — from Mexico to Egypt, France to Australia
• Behind the scenes of Mars: life in global supply chain
• Launching her brand Hummum.co
• Personal growth, self-development living with intention

📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami Deezer

🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo

Connect with Nihal Nour Sard

Instagram: @nourzone

Website: www.hummum.co

Host: Rohit Khubchandani

Instagram: @rkbond007

TikTok: @rkbond_007

YouTube: @rkbond007

Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com