Real with Ritesh

Shubam Singla is the founder of Soho International School in Chandigarh, built on a model that blends IB, Nordic, and Japanese education systems to prioritize real-world learning over rote memorization.

In this episode, he talks candidly about what’s broken in Indian K12 education, how “Fifth Gear Fridays” get students applying classroom knowledge to real projects, and why he limits screen time early while introducing AI education from Grade 3.

Key things we cover:

• Why experiential learning beats memorization for long-term skill building• How Nordic and Japanese education principles shape happier, more disciplined kids• The deliberate approach to screens and AI in early education• What it actually takes to hire and retain great teachers in India

This episode dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming business operations, from 24/7 customer engagement to automating complex decisions that used to take hours.

We cover the real impact AI is having on jobs (it’s reshaping roles, not just eliminating them), the ethical lines businesses need to watch, and why the companies embracing AI now are positioned to lead their industries tomorrow.

Key things we cover:

• How AI enables round-the-clock customer communication without added headcount• Why AI is reshaping jobs rather than simply replacing them• Where AI still can’t replace human empathy, especially in education and therapy• Why early AI adoption is becoming a genuine competitive edge for small businesses

Dr. Sonakshi is a dental cosmetology expert who’s spent her career debunking myths about smile makeovers and preventive dental care.

In this episode, she explains why a smile makeover isn’t a celebrity luxury but a confidence tool available to anyone, why trending “hacks” like charcoal toothpaste can quietly wreck your enamel, and how India’s dental clinics are becoming a global destination for advanced, affordable care.

Key things we cover:

• Why 60% of people notice a smile first, and what that means for confidence• The DIY dental trends that are doing more harm than good• What immediate implants and single-visit root canals actually involve• How to build a preventive dental routine that lasts a lifetime, starting in childhood

Dipin Dhingra is a licensed Canadian immigration consultant who left a stable corporate career to help newcomers navigate one of the most confusing systems in the world.

In this episode, Dipin breaks down what’s actually driving Canada’s housing and job pressures, why reverse migration is real but far smaller than social media makes it look (around 5%), and what separates immigrants who thrive from those who regret the move.

Key things we cover:

• Why clear, purpose-driven motivation matters more than chasing status• How the surge in international students reshaped Canada’s housing and job market• What skill-based immigration actually looks like right now• Why free government settlement resources are the most underused tool newcomers have

Gurmeet Kaur Dhaliwal has spent 12 years training thousands of students in soft skills and life skills but she says the real education came from traveling solo.

In this episode, Gurmeet shares her journey from a slow learner with academic struggles to a confident mentor, why she believes solo travel builds decision-making and resilience faster than any classroom, and how she navigates the cultural pushback women face when choosing to travel alone in India.

Key things we cover:

• Why self-worth, skill-worth, and attitude are the real foundation of career confidence• How solo travel forces problem-solving and builds unshakeable self-trust• The safety conversation every woman is told to have before traveling alone and what Gurmeet actually thinks about it• Why consistency beats talent, and how to reframe failure as fuel

Dr. Deonna Kelly is the co-founder and CEO of Possibility Neurotechnologies, where her team built Think to Switch: a non-invasive brain-computer interface that gives children with severe disabilities their first taste of independent choice.

In this episode, she traces her path from art and fashion to pediatric neurotech, how COVID-19 forced the company to redesign its technology for home use, and why non-dilutive grants were critical to getting the company off the ground.

Key things we cover:

• How Think to Switch turns brain signals into real, physical actions• Why pediatric BCI research has been so overlooked compared to adult applications• What it took to move the technology from lab to home use during COVID-19• Why Deonna believes embracing discomfort is core to entrepreneurial success