The Diaspora

His Excellency talks with Akashika about his old and new Australian connections, representing the world's biggest democracy, his special assignment as Secretary West for India with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leading the 74th UN assembly dialogue on institutionalisation of counterterrorism cooperation at multi lateral level.

The last 16 months - gentle steps with big footprints, the strategic empowerment of the Quad and its growth, the Hind Mahasagar (Indian Ocean diplomacy tales for an open and free Indo Pacific), raising a family in foreign service, India's biggest migrant population an advantage to Australia, prospects of India-Australia growth, the role of diaspora, business and government in the COVID- 19 transition.

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A riveting new episode of In the Spirit of Spinning Yarns Podcast. Akashika talks to Christine Castley, CEO of Multicultural Australia, Australia's leading migrant support organization.

Christine Castley - CEO Multicultural Australia talks about celebrating harmony, the ongoing support in Covid-19 pandemic, the challenges ahead. Christine, talks about what's getting her through the days (and the "Zoom Shooms"), how she supports her team as well as the Queensland community. We live thru her story, from a multicultural upbringing, to the diversity challenges of gender and unconscious bias and beyond that her own success story in leadership. Particularly beyond those barriers for women, how we accelerate the pace of change in workplace equality and why we need to include all women.

We further discuss the first nations, modern Australia and celebrating our identity.

In this episode we talk all things to Ali Kadri -MD of Cloudemy, CEO of Islamic College of Brisbane, Spokesperson for Islamic Council of Queensland in Australia, and how this Multicultural Leader and Champion for Human Rights, is taking vital steps to address the matters of imperial dark era, race, religion, conflict and above all Ali Kadri's take on family, race and home.

Akashika talks to Ali about the vital steps he has taken to address diversity, inclusion and also finding peace after his own life experience of losing family in conflict.

A man of action, Ali is the MD of Cloudemy and CEO of Islamic College of Brisbane. Progressive, multicultural, smart and focussed he is a strong voice for people.

Disguised by the communalism, at a young age, Ali migrated to Australia and fell in love with the country. His biggest challenge as a leader and thought Politician is to bring democracy to Australia.Ali as a proud Muslim, has found peace through his faith and shares with us, how he transcended from hate to compassion.

His stance as a truly modern leader is underlined by the vision he posts regularly on his social media - equal opportunities and inclusivity for all. Ali takes pride in his Indian Heritage and remains a strong voice to stand up for the community, when required. His voice advocated for the Ganesha Advertisement that deeply offended the community at large.

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Today on Valentines Day, ask yourself - what is your relationship with yourself?

Managing mind in this digital world, self compassion, and practical tips for health & wellbeing and also how embracing the migrant diversity to enhance inclusion in Australia with Founder - Reflect & Connect Live - Shabana Kajani .

The new essential lifestyle mantra COVID 19 has kindly taught us - mindfulness, with self compassion, care, ease.

We also discuss all things race, diversity, embracing the NEW home country to establishing herself.

Have a listen.

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2021 podcast series of In the Spirit of Spinning Yarns, 11th Episode is of our guest, a woman of substance, a noted influencer, a fashion model who was invited at the New York Fashion Week and when she's not in the groove of hair and makeup getting done for photo shoots or ramp, she is advocating for diversity in disability to evolve with the times.

With education and experience in advertising, marketing and media, having authored two books this modern Australian woman's movement for equality of disability from newsroom to fashion is extraordinary. Her story, the grit, The X Factor, the grace is all here in Lisa Cox whose story is inspirational.

Lisa Cox is the Disability Officer at Media Diversity Australia , she writes regularly for mainstream media and fashion comes to her naturally.

Disabled women experience some of the highest rates of domestic violence exclusion from jobs both in public and private sector..

Today beyond accents, we together as Australians, have a yarn to celebrate Lisa's extraordinary story, the imminent change to enable progress of equality in this sector from neighborhoods to Federal Parliament.

Straight from Courage Lisa's movement goes beyond Australia; have listen now.

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In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Jim Varghese AM - National Chair - Australia India Business Council, Board Member - Trade & Investment Queensland, Director - Springfield City Group, Chairman - Gandhi Salt March Limited, Chairman - The Leadership Company.

As an early arrivals of the diaspora in 1960s to Australia, like never before, we have a candid conversation with Jim on all things Australia, India, Quad, his leadership & lifestyle in COVID19, Jim Varghese's insights on the progress of this important relation, his cricket style diplomacy and all things Jim.

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The Diaspora series was launched on 16th December 2020, at a panel discussion hosted by Wired Global Media & Advisory.

In this episode, Milton Dick MP's in his congratulatory message to Wired Global Media & Advisory shares his insights on India & Australia Trade & Investment relationship and The Diaspora from India in his multicultural electorate.

First Indian Heritage elected Councillor Sid Vashisht, also discusses the importance Australia India bilateralism, to ramp up and how the two nations ambassadors.

Listen to two Australian Labour Party Politicians from Queensland and Northern Territory speak passionately about Indian Australian ties, the imminent #AgriBill reform to modernize India and the vibrant and the dynamic Indian diaspora in Australia.

This panel was moderated by Ms Akashika Mohla.

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Hon Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi of India, has often said that self-reliance advocates not for protectionism, or isolationism, and to enable the nation, to identify its inherent strengths & progress from them, directly.

The topic covers accurate details of what exactly this bill is all about, the Government of India's vision of the NEW farm to fork bill, the commitment to guide India to adapt & move with the times, India's focus on rebuilding economy and leading the change in this key sector will be, an economic opportunity for India to integrate with diverse partnerships, innovation and enhance trade with Australia/ key relations and more.

The Diaspora series was launched on 16th December 2020, at a panel discussion hosted by Wired Global Media & Advisory.

In this episode, our two keynote speakers from India - Mr Vijay Sonavane - an award winning Retd. IAS officer from the Government of Gujarat, India. assisted in implementing the best Agri practices in Gujarat from District to State level during PM Narendra Modi's times as the Chief Minister for Gujarat. Mr Naveen Kapoor, is the National Bureau Chief of Asia News International, a distinguished Senior journalist with over decade of experience and reporting on Indian foreign policy & affairs, conflict and national politics. He has reported extensively from Kashmir, survived blasts in war zones and India's evolved International position at the United Nations.

Both share the accurate details on New India's Farm Bill - treading the stage to be the food export powerhouse, and on National Security of India, a challenge as anti-national elements join India's internal protests.

This panel was moderated by Ms Akashika Mohla.

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Hon Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi of India, has often said that self-reliance advocates not for protectionism, or isolationism, and to enable the nation, to identify its inherent strengths & progress from them, directly.

The topic covers accurate details of what exactly this bill is all about, the Government of India's vision of the NEW farm to fork bill, the commitment to guide India to adapt & move with the times, India's focus on rebuilding economy and leading the change in this key sector will be, an economic opportunity for India to integrate with diverse partnerships, innovation and enhance trade with Australia/ key relations and more.

Akashika's 2020 insights & meaningful moments from #podcast In the Spirit of Spinning Yarns, - proudly Australian Made, her first podcast series.

Akashika Mohla has a chai & a yarn with Milton Dick MP || Federal Member for Oxley, on all things Milton.

A political visionary who knows how to balance the government's mandate alongside the political mandate, committed to the people of Oxley Electorate in Queensland.

We discuss all things politics, his COVID19 routine, lifestyle, latest on netflix watch, to important issues for a Australia including the Afghan War Crisis, War veterans, Economy, ALP values & his commitment, and when his next trip to India will be!

A seasoned orator and confident debater, Milton is one of the finest parliamentarian is his Federal member role in opposition at Federal Parliament . Milton also shares deets on the other side to his political life.

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