He didn’t go to Oxbridge. He didn’t have a fancy visa. What he had was grit, rejection emails, and an obsession with figuring it out.

In this roundtable episode, Mekaeel Malik, Co-founder of Carbon Track, shares how he hacked his way into a hedge fund internship in the UK, what the job market doesn't tell you, and why he’s now building systems to help Pakistanis win abroad.

We talk strategy, survival, and what it takes to turn the odds and then help others do the same.If you’ve ever doubted whether you belong in the room, this one’s for you.

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Wall Street dream? Shattered. TV channel? Shut down. Business? Rebuilt from scratch. In this week's episode, Faizan Sadi Syed, Founder of East River, shares his journey from Wall Street to building one of the most agile creative agencies in the region.

This episode dives into the future of advertising, the broken agency model, creators driven by ego, and how AI is reshaping the game. This conversation is a deep, real-world look into what it takes to scale across borders.

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Tobacco has been part of human history for millennia, but what if science could rewrite its future?

In this episode, Dr. James Murphy, Director of Research & Science at British American Tobacco, walks us through the data, debates, and decisions behind BAT’s global shift from cigarettes to safer, smokeless alternatives. We talk about nicotine, regulation, Pakistan’s strategic role, and whether the world is truly ready to say goodbye to cigarettes for good

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Money, meaning, and messy relationships.

What happens when Gen Z’s emotional intensity meets Millennial realism? In this roundtable, ‪Usman Asif, Founder and CEO of ‪Devsinc, Usra Murtaza, Community Builder at Minerva, and Esha Kirmani, Author, Entrepreneur, and NLP Coach, dive deep into money, healing, ego, identity, and what it really takes to live well in a world that’s burning out fast.

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Behind every container at Pakistan’s border is a system you never see and a story you’ve never heard.

In this episode, Syed Aftab Haider, CEO of Pakistan Single Window, unpacks the hard truths behind smuggling, broken coordination, and resistance to reform.

From digital customs to a future where import/export happens at your fingertips, this isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about power, politics, and Pakistan’s place in the global economy.

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What does it really take to build wealth in Pakistan?

In this episode, Abdul Rehman Najam, Founder & CEO of ARN Financials, shares his story, from his early fascination with mental maths, working shifts at Pizza Hut in the UK, to becoming one of Pakistan’s leading advocates for long-term stock investing.

He talks about overcoming the fear of investing, the misconceptions around real estate, and why most people never build wealth, not because of a lack of money, but because of the wrong mindset.We break down: • Long-term investing vs. trading • How to beat inflation through stocks? • Why is financial literacy missing in Pakistan? • And practical steps for starting your own investment journey today.

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False flag operations, media warfare, and deepening internal rifts, former Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar takes us inside the battles Pakistan is fighting today: on its borders, within its institutions, and across the national imagination.

As global attention stays fixated on Gaza, a new geopolitical standoff may already be brewing across Kashmir and Balochistan. Add to that the uncertain but looming return of Imran Khan, and what you have is a perfect storm of history, politics, and power.

Note: This podcast was recorded on the 6th of May 2025.

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Is now the right time to invest in Pakistan’s real estate?

Naeem Abbas Warraich, Director Sales & Marketing at Park View City, says yes and explains why. From boom-bust cycles to visionary planning, here’s what you need to know before investing your life savings.

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What if someone could see through your energy, your emotions, your soul before you even spoke? Alizay Rahman can.

A clairvoyant, energy reader, and life coach, she joins us for a conversation on spirit realms, childhood visions, and the burden of knowing too much. From the trauma of being misunderstood to the thrill of spiritual connection, this episode isn’t just a story; it’s a shift in consciousness.

Stay till the end. You may never look at the world the same way again.

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What does it really mean to lead in 2025, and are we ready for what leadership now demands?

Helen Brand has led ACCA as its Global CEO for over 16 years. Ayla Majid, the first Pakistani and South Asian to serve as Global President, brings bold energy and governance experience to the table.

Together, they explore how leadership must evolve from hierarchical models to collaborative, multigenerational teams.

This episode dives into the personal, professional, and planetary responsibilities that come with influence, and the kind of mindset leaders need to shape what’s next.

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