In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Hitesh Mehta, Director of Citibond Travel, to explore the remarkable 50-year journey of the family travel business.

From changing traveller expectations to navigating major industry challenges including wars, ash clouds and the COVID-19 pandemic, Hitesh shares his insights into how the travel industry has evolved and what it takes to build a business that stands the test of time.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, family business, leadership, innovation, resilience and the future of travel, along with the qualities that have helped Citibond Travel adapt through five decades of change.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Pravin Pattni, Director of Minar Jewellers, to explore the fascinating world of diamonds, fine jewellery and entrepreneurship.

Established in South London in 1982 and run by the Pattni family since 1998, Minar Jewellers has grown into a multi-award-winning independent jeweller, specialising in diamonds, fine jewellery, Asian bridal jewellery and bespoke designs.

Pravin shares his journey in the jewellery industry, the challenges of running a multi-generational family business, the changing world of diamonds and jewellery, and the lessons learned from building a trusted brand over decades.

An insightful conversation about business, family, diamonds, jewellery and entrepreneurship, with a fun quick-fire round to finish.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Suleman Raza MBE, founder of Spice Village Restaurants and Grand Sapphire, to explore one of Britain's most inspiring entrepreneurial journeys.

Starting out as a chef before opening a small takeaway in Tooting, Suleman shares how that vision grew into an award-winning hospitality group renowned for its restaurants, luxury event venues and catering business. Alongside building a successful enterprise, he reflects on the importance of innovation, leadership, resilience and developing a thriving multi-generational family business.

The conversation also explores the humanitarian work that earned him national recognition, including the One Million Meals campaign, his MBE for services to business and philanthropy, and why giving back has always been central to his mission.

An inspiring episode for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in hospitality, leadership and building a business with purpose.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Kevin Hollinrake MP, Chairman of the Conservative Party and Member of Parliament for Thirsk and Malton.

Drawing on his experience as both a successful entrepreneur and senior politician, Kevin discusses his journey from building a national estate agency business to serving in Westminster. The conversation explores leadership, business, public service and the role of political parties in addressing some of the UK's biggest challenges.

Tony and Kevin also discuss the changing political landscape, the economy, immigration, the cost of living, the future of British politics and the importance of engaging with communities across the UK.

Whether you're interested in business, leadership or current affairs, this episode offers an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, public service and modern politics. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. #SunriseCornerShop

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Mr. Surinder Arora, Founder & Executive Chairman of the Arora Group, to explore one of Britain’s most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys.

From humble beginnings and working in hospitality to building one of the UK’s leading hotel, property and leisure businesses, Surinder Arora shares the story behind creating a business empire built on ambition, resilience and long-term vision.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, family legacy, innovation, international ambition and the principles that have shaped decades of success in a constantly evolving industry.

An inspiring episode for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in business, leadership and the mindset behind building something that lasts.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Mr. Deepak Nangla, Managing Director of Brightsun Travel, as the company celebrates 40 years of success. From its early beginnings to becoming an internationally recognised travel brand and winner of the King’s Award for International Trade, Deepak shares the journey behind building one of the UK’s leading travel businesses.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, international expansion, family business values and the challenges of growing a long-lasting brand in an ever-changing industry. An inspiring episode for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in business growth, leadership and global success stories. Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Sukh Chamdal, founder of Cake Box and the businessman behind the recently acquired Ambala Foods brand.

From humble beginnings to building a nationally recognised business with more than 200 stores and a London Stock Exchange listing, Sukh shares the journey behind one of the UK’s biggest franchise success stories.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, franchising, leadership, innovation, business growth and the challenges of building a long-lasting brand in a competitive market, alongside insights into the future vision for Ambala Foods.

An inspiring episode for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in business, leadership and success stories.

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In this episode of The Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast, Tony Lit, MD of Sunrise Radio, sits down with Mr. Sanjay Anand MBE, Chairman of Madhu's, to explore the remarkable 45-year journey behind one of the UK’s most respected Asian catering brands.

From humble beginnings to international expansion, Sanjay Anand shares valuable insights into entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and building a successful multi-generational family business that has stood the test of time.

The conversation covers business growth, overcoming challenges, family legacy, global expansion and the principles that have guided Madhu's for over four decades.

An inspiring watch and listen for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone motivated by stories of resilience, ambition and long-term success.

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Sunrise Corner Shop Podcast Coming Soon...🎙️

Hosted by Tony Lit, this is the podcast where I sit down with people who are winning in their industries, making an impact in public service, and changing the game in their own way.

We go beyond the headlines to uncover the real stories behind their success — the challenges, lessons, mindset, and moments that shaped their journey. But we’re not keeping it all serious…

Expect:

✨ Trivia

🎯 Unexpected questions

😄 Real laughs

🍬 And at the end of every episode… a sweet surprise you won’t see coming.

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