Prim Rose Light

Prim Rose Light

By Roshni ThakrarEducationSelf-Improvement
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Prim Rose Light episodes

  • A life of a pilot with Rohan Wagle
    In this episode I’m joined by North Londoner, Rohan Wagle whose half Indian and half Maltese. He chose to do a degree in ‘human genetics’ at UCL but knew he had always wanted to be a pilot, having done some flying whilst at University. As such he decided to commit to it as a career upon graduation. Rohan joined a British based flying school in 2007, which did the basic flying phase in New Zealand, so moved there for 18 months. In 2009 he completed the remaining training back in the UK and in 2010 got his first job flying for easyJet (based in Bristol then Toulouse). Having left there 7 years ago, he’s currently flying long haul (although not much of it recently...) at British Airways, based out of heathrow.
    We therefore explore his role and journey as a pilot and health (exercise, diet and sleep, and their effects on mental and physical health) given the sedentary job and the fact you’re going against your circadian rhythm. We also touch upon how the industry is changing and how climate change is a consideration in the aviation industry. I hope you’ll enjoy a slightly different episode. Please note that these are Rohan’s views and not intended to represent BA’s views or policies. Sending you love and light. Roshni ❤️🙏😊
    1 hr 3 min
  • The Road to Vrindavan - a directors account of the poignant issues surrounding education in India.
    In this bonus episode, I am hugely honoured to be joined by director and film maker Ravinol Chambers to discuss the launch of his new film, “The road to Vrindavan” which is currently premiering please check out:
    Register at https://watch.showandtell.film/watch/roadtovrindavan
    If you have daughters, and especially if you have sons, please make sure to watch this film over the weekend (available until 11 pm on Monday)
    Described as ‘heartbreaking yet incredibly hopeful’ and ‘brave, honest and beautiful.’
    This film explores key concepts of India's culture, the dichotomy of men and women, how religion can impact and the vital necessity for girls to be afforded education to feel them from this vicious cycle by empowering them, their families and in turn their communities, showcasing them as the assets that they truly are.
    In 2016, Ravinol was invited on an epic, 1800 km road trip down the west coast of India in on a tuk tuk all to raise money for
    Food for Life Vrindavan (FFLV) a girls school. There, each girl has a special story to tell and has fought the odds to pursue her education despite culture perhaps dictating otherwise.
    Please do watch the film by clicking on the link above, share with your networks and feel free to donate as much as you’re able to. It truly makes all the difference.
    If you’re keen to connect with Ravinol personally please see his social media handles:
    Road to Vrindavan
    Instagram - @roadtovrindavan
    Twitter - @roadtovrindavan
    Facebook - facebook.com/roadtovrindavan
    Be Inspired Films
    Instagram - @beinspiredfilms
    Twitter - @beinspiredfilms
    Facebook - facebook.com/beinspiredfilms
    Ravinol Chambers
    Instagram - @beinspiredrav
    Twitter - @ravinol
    Facebook - facebook.com/ravinol 
    Sending you love and light, Roshni ❤️🙏
    1 hr 5 min
  • Up close and food personal with Sonali from @ Sonalicooks
    In this episode I’m thrilled to be joined by Sonali from @sonalicooks. Sonali is a recipe developer and content creator whose built up a staggering 12.9k IG following in this past year showcasing the wonders of a plant based diet.
    Sonali’s creative influences were shaped by her background which includes spending a year in Italy and working in Food PR & Marketing where she worked on a range of large scale hospitality events such as a Taste of London as well as launching central London restaurants.
    Her love for food has continued on her Instagram page which she started a year ago today (happy one year anniversary). Her recipes are not only fabulous to taste but also to look at, with abundant creative energy and colours bursting. Over the course of the podcast we talk about how Sonali has built up her social media base so quickly by growing organically (forgive the pun) and some tips to grow ones following, whatever their pursuit.
    Sonali finds the greatest joy in creating delicious recipes that looks enticing with a healthy angle. Sonali tries to use seasonal produce as much as possible and takes great pride in creating interesting recipes showcasing produce at their best. Being a mum, she also loves encouraging her daughter to try new dishes, experiment with flavours and involving her in the recipe creation process wherever possible.
    There is definitely some great tips for all ages as well as some essential listening for those parents keen to get their children to broaden their palates and also up the ante for the adults wanting to eat more healthily without compromising flavours from the world.
    I hope you enjoy this podcast - sending you love and light. Roshni 🙏❤️
    57 min
  • The art of meditation
    In this episode I am joined by Puja Handa, International trainer and program Director of The Art of Living Foundation. We discuss all things meditation like what is it, what benefits meditation can bring and some of the questions that people commonly ask to calm that infamous monkey mind. Puja has facilitated Art of Living workshops all over the world in a variety of settings including youth centres, educational institutions, large corporates and even prisons in Africa. She holds a master’s degree in psychology, loves to travel and spend time in nature. She dons many hats and effortlessly manages each role with zeal and drive. Mum to a little girl she is passionate about spreading joy and making the planet a better place for future generations. Sending you peace, love and light. ❤️🙏
    1 hr 18 min
  • What is self love and how can we practice self love in our day to day routine.
    In this episode, Binisha and I discuss her wellness journey. We discuss her real account of the benefits of yoga, meditation, Muay Thai and positive thinking/power of affirmations. We also discussed the impact that social media was having on her own mental health and the benefits of taking a social media cleanse and how for some people that can be a really powerful way of finding yourself. Bini talked very powerfully of how that social media cleanse then empowered her and provided her with the much needed time and space to decide how she wanted to serve the world and her IG page is dedicated to self love and people empowerment. A great topic for international women’s month/week. Check out @bini on IG for lots of wellness tips. Other Resources:
    Apps:
    Calm app
    Mimimethod
    Netflix:
    Headspace series great for beginners
    Instagram:
    Mimi BOUCHARD AND MIMIMETHOD
    Highest dimensions
    Hashtags FOR higher consciousness
    Jessica zweig great for self branding
    Books:
    Be by Jessica zweig
    The secret for law of attraction
    Bhagavad-Gita as it is
    Journey home radhanath swami
    Sending you all love and light ❤️🙏
    1 hr
  • All things fashion, my conversation with fashion designer and entrepreneur, Ekta Kalan.
    In this podcast we discuss all things fashion, right from starting a business to how to build a sustainable brand whose not subscribing to a fast fashion mindset. I was therefore thrilled to be joined by Ekta whose entrepreneurial spirit and love of fashion were combined to create a unique business in South Africa. EKTA meaning Unity in Sanskrit is a contemporary luxury womenswear label launched in September 2016 by founder and designer Ekta Kalan, a former strategy consultant turned entrepreneur.
    Forging a unity amongst the designer’s rich cultural Indian heritage, her South African life together with architectural and simplistic design the brand has become known for its unique use of colour, prints and clean lines.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Pensions with a purpose, a guide to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
    In this episode I was absolutely delighted to be joined by Charlotte from pensions for purpose. We discuss the super important subject that is ESG, what does this mean and how can we move towards more impact investing. We also give practical tips for investors (both institutional but more retail) and consider why it’s taken so much time to even get the finance industry to take this seriously as it’s not been cost factored into our models. The current Coronavirus pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to take stock, to think about the interconnectedness of the global community and economy, and the impact we have on one another’s lives and the environment. We are recognising in real time the value of the environment, society and good decision making (or governance) as well as the failure of bad decision making, of not valuing the environment and different groups in society.
    The current situation has provided some indicators on what the future may look like and what sacrifices we need to make in order to create a sustainable world. We have seen satellite images showing reduced air pollution across the world as a result of lockdowns and with a potential long-term shift to working from home. We have also seen a shift in emphasis on key workers and key services which benefit society. We have, overnight, changed the role of the state and its reach, recognising people’s value based on contribution, not profit. Every person is playing their part and every component in the chain needs to work to make this possible. I hope you find this topic on personal finance helpful. Sending you peace, love and light. ❤️🙏
    58 min
  • Meet 15 minute mom

    Meet 15 minute mom, Kripa. I was delighted to have the chance to speak to Kripa who is a busy professional who loves putting her creativity to good use as well as using her scientific background (she has an Msc in Organic Chemistry and is currently studying "Science & Cooking" with Harvard University). Kripa loves making delicious vegetarian, quick and easy recipes for her family and her to enjoy.

    What started of with simple recipe sharing amongst friends has seen over the last 4 years huge growth and interest in what Kripa produces. Impressively, Kripa now works with various food brands, kitchen gadget and utensil companies to create content, recipes and social media campaigns. These include GOSH, Mr Organic and Asda to name a few. Kripa also runs an interior Design Consultancy) so needless to say, her hands are very full.

    In this podcast, we discuss some of the concepts around how Kripa even got started and how she grew her IG following to become an "influencer" to over 52k followers. We also discuss child psychology and how she feels that we have become to worried about this need to entertain our kids, rather than let them sit with boredom.  We also discuss some of the myths of food and the science of food. We also chat about how she comes up with different recipes coupled with how she has engaged her 3 young children to participate and get so involved in cooking. The podcast also discusses some of her tips and tricks for parents who may have to get more creative on how to get their children to eat their fruits and veggies. Finally, we talk about how Kripa manages her wonderful trim figure and being surrounded by food all day and having had 3 kids, is nothing short of impressive!

    1 hr 5 min
  • What is global health and how can we juggle a career whilst creating meaning in our own life?
    In this episode, I was thrilled to have Priya talk about her fascinating journey which is very international indeed! Priya and I discuss her life’s work, her mission to make things better but also the lack of female mentorship in global health and the choices she was confronted with. We also explore some of the struggles women face from safety being abroad to thinking about life choices such as fertility and freezing eggs when pursuing a career. I hope you enjoy this podcast. By way of background, Priya is an optometrist by training but took the route of public health and working globally. She grew up in Tanzania and had a very diverse upbringing between boarding school in Kenya and then an International School in Tanzania.
    She had a keen interest in bringing her passion, her spiritual quest and her career together. And global health was the perfect fit for her. Of course not withstanding it’s challenges! She realised very quickly after doing a few voluntary trips abroad that building health systems should have a sustainable approach and not one off feel good projects.
    Currently she holds a dual position, as Assistant Professor in International Eye Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Head of Global Programme Design at a social enterprise called Peek Vision based out of London working in ten countries.
    Priya’s experiences and challenges come from her work in implementing projects and teaching in over 20 countries. Her PhD has led her further to better understand how complex behaviour change is, especially in resource scarce settings.
    She’s been recognised by the World Council of Optometry for her role in public health as a young leader and has recently also been included as a Fellow of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics. And a couple of weeks ago was admitted into the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers.
    She continues to walk on her spiritual path and had made running a part of her journey with an obsession woth running marathons and when she couldnt do that, decided to climb Mt Kilimanjaro!
    1 hr
  • Opening to series 2 - dating and relationship advice from a relationships coach
    Welcome to series 2 of Prim Rose Light, I’m joined by Varsha who is a dating and relationship coach and speaker. Her clients stop the daunting swiping and texts by empowering self acceptance and confidence to once and for all click authentically with their ideal partner. She helps creates awareness, distinctions and transformation in love by recognizing deep rooted beliefs and automatic behaviors. As a former lawyer & mediator, Varsha uses her past experiences, even a divorce and remarriage, to help others make decisions free from stigmas and taboos that move them towards their dreams. I hope you’ll find this conversation useful whether you’re just starting out your dating journey, or are looking to maintain a relationship and a discussion around love languages. After all, we need to be in a relationship with ourselves first and foremost.
    59 min

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A very warm welcome to Prim Rose Light. Over the course of this series I hope you’ll enjoy the journey we embark on together where we discuss real conversations to the pressing but inspiring, all with…