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Wellbeing Wednesdays with Gurjeet are back! On this episode, Gurjeet talks about mental health and how it contributes to our overall well-being in terms of integrity, compassion and empathy. Gurjeet also discusses pop psychology and the common misconceptions surrounding it, narcissism, the difference between the narcissistic personality trait and the actual disorder, what is ADHD and scenarios of misdiagnosis, the profitability of diagnosis, and much more in this episode. 

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“If you’re 20, 30, 40, it doesn’t matter… you’re not going to be successful at age 20, 30 or these preset notions of what success looks like… whatever position you’re in, you are in that position… don’t get bogged down by things you can’t control,” - Amrit Atwal

Amrit Atwal is a South Asian entrepreneur based in Edmonton. The Universal Radio Network’s own Qashus had the opportunity to sit down with Amrit to discuss the traditional career path and the unconventional choice as South Asians, the housing market in Canada, managing income in today’s world and more in this episode. 

At the beginning of their interview, Amrit talks about the South Asian community and the struggles of stepping out of the comfort zone and taking the untraditional path (1:24), if the fear of failure for their kids plays a major role in parents’ ability to allow them to explore different opportunities (3:12), taking on different side hustles and working unconventional jobs (8:56), and his thoughts on the federal government implementing regulations on short term rentals (12:33). Next Qashus and Amrit discuss what advice they would give to anyone looking to navigate the current housing market in Canada (18:17), if Amrit has ever found himself in a situation where he knew he had to explore other opportunities other than the path he initially wanted to take (24:52), and finally, how important has creative been for not only in his business but in his life (32:46). 

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“I don’t regret anything… sometimes maybe I miss my parents, maybe I wish I spent more time with them, stuff like that… but otherwise whatever journey I went through, what I went through in life… If I didn’t go through that, I wouldn’t be sitting here talking right now,” - Jazzy B 

Jaswinder Singh Bains, better known by his stage name Jazzy B, is an acclaimed Canadian Punjabi singer and songwriter. One of the most influential Bhangra singers in India, Jazzy B has released over 12 studio albums throughout his career. Jazzy B is widely credited for popularizing Bhangra music in India and bringing a unique flavour to the Punjabi music scene. The Universal Radio Network’s very own Sapreet Buttar had the chance to sit down with Jazzy B to discuss the early stages of his career, the ups and downs of the industry, paving the way for future South Asian artists and much more in this special interview. 

At the beginning of their sitdown, Sapreet and Jazzy B talk about how it feels being in the industry for 30 years (1:11), on if his initial inspiration would have such a global impact (2:17), what it would be like if Jazzy B entered the music industry today instead of 30 years ago (3:10), if he didn’t pave the way for other South Asian Artists back then, would it still be easier to get a foot into the industry (4:25), how he dealt with the highs and lows of his career and the continued growth (5:57), and if experiencing the lows early on helped maintain his drive and passion to where it is today (7:54). Next Jazzy B then discusses how he protected himself mentally through the ups and downs (9:14), why he decided to go to the UK early in his career (12:04), how we can support the up and coming talent in Canada and give them an environment they can thrive in (15:21),  and how to get more South Asians in unconventional career choices and pathways (16:34). Finally, Sapreet and Jazzy B dive into how Jazzy B stayed true to himself amidst societal and cultural expectations (21:17), his newest album (24:03), then Sapreet tests Jazzy B’s knowledge on all the tracks he has made throughout his career (27:00). 

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“Real Estate is one of those businesses where there could be a week, or two weeks, or even a month that you don’t make money… but you have to grind it out, you have to stay focused, because if you stay focused and do things on a regular basis, I promise you, you are gonna be successful.” - Marshal Muhammad 

Marshal Muhammad is a real estate agent who specializes in residential and commercial real estate in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Marshal is top 35 under 35 in Canada for Royal Page Real Estate and writes close to 9 to 10 deals a month. The Universal Radio Network’s Qashus had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Marshal about the beginnings of Marhsal’s Real Estate career, the housing climate in Edmonton and Canada as a whole, investment options, and much more in this sit-down. 

At the beginning of their discussion, Qashus and Marshal talk about how Marshal initially got into real estate (3:05), whether he fully enjoyed the real estate business at first or if took a bit of time to get acclimated (4:41), when he started to see success in his career for real estate (6:10), what are some things people should consider when looking to buy their first home (9:22), and his thoughts on the current housing climate in Edmonton and in Alberta (13:55). Next, Marshal and Qashus discuss the housing market as a whole across Canada (18:12), investment options (25:26), Vancouver’s restrictions on the rental market and his thoughts when municipalities get involved to address the housing crisis (33:28), and Marshal’s final thoughts on the housing crisis and how it will potentially play out in Canada (35:22).  

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Happy Diwali! TURN up the volume with and celebrate Diwali with our mix here on the Universal Radio Network!

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Happy karwa chaut! Celebrate with our mix here on the universal radio network!

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“I’m not a people pleaser, I never started this journey for fans or followers… I’m just fortunate I have that, and I’m honestly very, very grateful as well for that because I paint because I’m passionate about it, what has come with it with all these wonderful people that are following my artwork is just a sense of my fortune, and I’m very happy and I have a lot of gratitude for it,” - Inkquisitive

Amandeep Singh, also known as Inkquisitive, is a London-based illustrator and artist. With multiple beautiful artworks that each tell its own narrative, Inkquisitive has also worked with multiple artists and collaborated with the likes of Netflix, Disney and Marvel Studios. The Universal Radio Network’s very own Sapreet Buttar had the chance to sit down with Inquisitive in Edmonton at the Puzzle Pieces event to discuss his inspiration in his artwork, his feelings creating certain pieces, and much more in this interview. 

At the beginning of their sitdown, Inkquisitive and Sapreet discuss Inkquisitive initial inspiration into making art (2:38), whether he feels vulnerable or hesitant whenever he showcases his artwork to the world (4:14), what motivates him to keep on going when his art pieces are not received the way he intends them to be (6:08), if the saying “art is never finished, only abandon; when the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art,” resonates with him (7:03), and which family piece he connects with the most (8:14). Inkquisitive then details what changed with the color usage in his art after 2019 (8:35), what his dream collaboration is (10:12), what people can expect from puzzle pieces (11:34), and what message Inkquisitve has for citizens of the city of champions (12:55). 

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Looking for a Navratri playlist? The Universal Radio Network has you covered! 

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Podcast Summary:

On this episode, Sapreet sits down with South Asian dancer and creative Tanvir Rose to discuss her path and origins when choosing to pursue dance and arts as a career, whether the South Asian community was supportive in her route and choice, performing with big name artists such as AP Dhillon and Diljiit Dosanjh, how she handles negative criticism on social media and much more in this episode.

“It also feels really reassuring and reaffirming that the vision I had in mind was just not like a delusional vision; it was something I saw many years ago and I dared to dream… I was that person in my household to say why can’t we be the one in a million… and to have it come into fruition, it’s beautiful,” -Tanvir Rose 

Tanvir Rose is a Canadian South Asian creative director, artist, dancer and movement architect who has performed at the Juno Awards and has worked with many big names such as AP Dhillon, Tesher and Diljit Dosanjh. The Universal Radio Network’s own Sapreet Buttar had the opportunity to chat with Tanvir about her path in performing arts, her personal milestones and achievements, her dance and how it’s perceived in the west and much more in this episode. 

At the beginning of the interview, Tanvir talks about adjusting to life in Canada when she first moved to the country and wanting to get into arts (1:00), whether the South Asian community was supportive of her path into performing arts (2:37), how the west has accepted her personal integration of traditional Indian dances into her performances (3:40), and how she feels about the milestones and achievements she has obtained so far (4:56). Next, Tanvir and Sapreet discuss how she personally handles criticism on social media and how she maintains a positive outlook (6:33), how people can continue to follow Tanvir on her path and paving the way for more South Asian creatives (8:26), potential projects that are in the works  (10:25), and what her dream collaboration would be in the future (11:43). 

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On this episode, the Universal Radio Network’s Sapreet Buttar is joined by award-winning Canadian Artist and Record Producer Deep Jandu to talk about all things music such as Deep’s origins and beginnings in the music and music production industry, favourite collaborations, upcoming projects and potential appearances in Canada, the globalization of Punjabi Music and much more in this episode. 

Deep Jandu is a multi-award-winning Canadian Artist and Record Producer associated with Punjabi Music. Deep Jandu also founded the record label Royal Music Gang and was nominated for the Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Music Album. The Universal Radio Network’s very own Sapreet Buttar had the opportunity to talk to Deep Jandu about his beginnings in music and music production, the globalization of Punjabi Music, favourite projects and collaborations and much more in this episode. 

At the beginning of the interview, Deep Jandu talks about his early roots and what inspired him to get into music and music production (0:52), how he knew early on music was the correct path for him (2:49), what advice he would give to any potential aspiring artists and music producers looking to get into the industry (3:23),  and how Deep Jandu sees the globalization of Punjabi music impacting the industry in the future (4:31). Next, Deep Jandu talks about his personal favourite projects and collaborations over the years (6:07), his new project “Jutti,” and the inspiration behind the new song (7:06), and finally, Deep gives an update on whether he’ll be visiting Canada and Alberta anytime soon (9:13).

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