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  • From Century-Old Roots to GCC Conquest: Scaling a Family Business with Kasun of Jan & Bros

    In this episode of Vickypedia, we sit down with Kasun, the dynamic General Manager and Business Strategist of Jan & Bros. We delve into a remarkable journey of transformation, tracing the company’s history from its parent establishment in 1930 to its modern corporate structure. Kasun shares the vital lessons learned in taking a century-old family business and evolving it for the global stage.

    We explore:

    • The Balancing Act: The one thing Kasun had to break to innovate, and the one thing he refused to change.
    • The GCC Playbook: The three most expensive mistakes South Asian brands make when entering the Middle East, and how to avoid them
    • The Dealmaker’s Edge: With a background in competitive sports and high-level corporate leadership, Kasun reveals whether Strategy or Networking is more critical for closing deals in Dubai.
    • A Personal Touch: Which product from his extensive catalogue Kasun personally uses at home.
    • Whether you're a legacy business looking to modernize, a brand owner eyeing the GCC market, or an entrepreneur mastering the art of the deal, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. Tune in to Vickypedia!

      27 min
    • ​Corporate Job Ki Asli Sacchai & Dark Stories ft. Corporate Babaji

      Is a corporate job really better than starting a business? From corporate toxicity and crazy workplace stories to spirituality and finding mental peace, we cover it all in this candid chat with Anmol Garg, widely known as Corporate Babaji! In this episode, Corporate Babaji joins us live in Dubai to share his hilarious yet deeply relatable insights on surviving the corporate grind, a shocking real-life story of employee exploitation, and a fun rapid-fire breakdown of everyday corporate roles (HR, CEO, Data Scientist, and more!). In this video, we discuss: Job vs Business: The age-old debate—should you quit your job to start a business? Dark Corporate Stories: A wild case where a manager took a loan under an employee’s name! Spirituality in Corporate Life: Why meditation and mental peace are essential for today’s workforce. Follow & Subscribe for more conversations on life, mindfulness, and corporate culture! #CorporateBabaji #CorporateLife #JobVsBusiness #AnmolGarg #AwakeWithVivek #CorporateHumor #Dubai #WorkplaceCulture #podcast

      24 min
    • Indian Ambassador To The UAE Dr Deepak Mittal (9th March 2026)

      In this episode Dr Deepak Mittal assured all Indians living in the UAE that they are safe and protected by the Indian and UAE government. We also spoke about CBSE Exam cancellation and postponement, stranded tourists, businesses and community coming together to help each other and India`s T20 World Cup Victory.

      Hope you liked listening to this episode, please do subscribe to my podcast. 

      Thank you and Stay Safe

      11 min
    • Sri Madhusudhan Sai - Founder , One World One Family Humanitarian Mission

      Sri Madhusudan Sai is on a global mission to teach the concept of oneness to humanity – the ultimate truth that the supreme Consciousness which pervades the entire creation, animate and inanimate — sarvaṁ brahma, is experienced through the individual, who is also, verily that same supreme Consciousness — ahaṁ brahma

      In this Episode i spoke to him about Nutrition, Finding our Purpose , Serving Others. 

      Hope you enjoyed listening to the podcast, please do share and subscribe. Thank you

      39 min
    • Radhe Jaggi :- Bharatnatyam, Dubai and Much More

      We got a beautiful opportunity to speak to Radhe Jaggi as she came to our studios at Talk 100.3 Fm,after her Bharatnatyam Performance in Dubai.

      We spoke about Radhe as a Bharatnatyam Dancer, about her time in Dubai, a little bit about her life stories and much more

      Hope you enjoy listening to the podcast. Thank you :)

      22 min
    • CHRISTOPH GLASER- CEO TLEX INSTITUTE ( Wellbeing, Empower Individuals to be the best they can be)
       

      In This Episode I Speak to CHRISTOPH GLASER- CEO TLEX INSTITUTE

      Christoph brings over 20 years of management experience
      to his position as CEO of TLEX® Institute. In his capacity, he
      has introduced TLEX® in more than 60 countries.

      Christoph regularly speaks in top-events around the world. Amongst others he
      has spoken at conferences held at:
      - European Parliament
      - World Bank Group
      - United Nations
      - Harvard Business School

      We spoke about mental health awareness, importance of top management in companies to get involved in everyone`s wellbeing for better performance and healthier output. Role Model for Kids

      Hope you liked listening to this episode. Please do subscribe to my podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you are listening in. Thank you :)

      16 min
    • Rohan Mustafa :- AbuDhabi T10 Global, Fan Following in Nepal, etc
      Hello and welcome to Vickypedia, Abu Dhabi T10 global is scheduled from 28th Nov-9th Dec 2023, during the draft I met our local star player of UAE , Rohan Mustafa, where I asked him abt his fan following in Nepal, his love for all forms of cricket, indoor and outdoor and much more
       
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      6 min
    • Sikandar Raza - AbuDhabi T10 Global, Life after Playing for Punjab Kings....
      Hello and welcome to Vickypedia, Abu Dhabi t10 global is scheduled from 28th Nov-9th Dec 2023, during the draft I met  star zimbawean player Sikander Raza and we spoke abt him completing 10yrs in international cricket, his life after playing for Punjab kings and his current pick for odi World Cup.
       
      Hope you liked listening to this episode, pls do subscribe to my podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you are listening in. Till we meet again take care and stay healthy. 
      5 min
    • Sacha Jafri :- Love, Empathy, Art, Cricket and Much More
      Welcome to Vickypedia, my name is Vicky....In this episode I speak to Sacha Jafri
      He is best known for his large-scale paintings and his use of unconventional materials. He has been described as "one of the most exciting artists working today". 
       
      Sacha's work is often inspired by his travels around the world, and he has created paintings in over 50 countries. He is also a passionate advocate for social justice, and his work often reflects his commitment to making the world a better place.
       
      In 2021, he set a new world record for the largest painting ever created, with his painting "Journey of Humanity." The painting, which is over 1.5 square kilometers in size, was created over a period of two years and features contributions from over 50,000 people from all over the world.
       
      In this episode we talk about love, empathy, art , his love for cricket and much more. 
       
       
      Hope you enjoyed listening to the episode. Do like and subscribe to Vickypedia on Apple podcasts or wherever ur listening in. Till we meet again, take care and stay healthy....
      15 min

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    Hosted by RJ Vicky, a radio presenter with over 20 years of experience, Vickypedia is a podcast that explores the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape our world.