Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani

How My Peruvian Roots And My Obsession to Overcome Obesity Helped Revolutionise the Online Fitness Industry

"ego is a thing you're going to have to dismantle. If you don't care that you're going to look like an idiot, or not get things right, it's almost like a superpower"If you’re someone who’s inspired by a story of resilience, and what some people are ready to sacrifice and put on the line for something they really believe can positively change the world, then this one’s for you.We discuss: (based on 1:38 start)04:01 Peter’s wild (and different) upbringing05:06 The influence of his mother’s values and character07:17 Building roots of resilience that stem back to Peru12:44 Facing abuse because for having a mixed heritage16:01 Comparing life values as a third culture kid vs. local British households19:29 Struggling with childhood obesity & becoming obsessed with fitness28:26 The rise and fall of his first Fitness Tech idea32:06 Choosing his passion over a steady career & risking all the money he had left in his account43:19 What core values stopped him quitting when things got (very) tough50:04 What is the goal of MyArc53:04 What is the most fulfilling part of the whole Founder journey of MyArc58:22 The role of fitness in mental healthWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kHhwv_riQ1kABOUT THE GUESTPeter Monteza, born to an Arab father and Peruvian mother, went from obese to a national-level athlete in the space of two years. Passionate about making fitness accessible and affordable, Peter founded MyArc; a platform that enables fitness creators to provide personalised training at scale.Found out more: https://www.myarc.fitness/📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALSINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shorts 6: How You Can Get Started On Finding What Your Purpose Is

"...we end up complaining about the fact we have no time, yet we waste the time we have" (Simon Alexander Ong)🎧 FULL EPISODESPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hyQM3omGoqugQFQkPS7cWAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/simon-alexander-ong-overcoming-3-major-setbacks-ways/id1548231634?i=1000628365358 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OaoTCl2F6o&list=PLFwJjyBAJudZXaPPWFFFslFxkJcBQqR2C&index=21 ELSEWHERE: https://shows.acast.com/tjo📱FOLLOW ON SOCIALS (& GET IN TOUCH)INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anand-dattani🙏LEAVE A REVIEWIf you listen on Apple Podcasts, it'd be great if you could leave a review - the bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roots-to-routes/id1548231634 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Alexander Ong: Overcoming 3 Major Setbacks & Ways to Improve Energy Levels to Avoid Burnout

Simon Alexander Ong: he’s an international keynote speaker, award winning coach, and the author of the, Energize: Make the most of every moment, which was the winner of the 2023 Business Book Award for Wellness and Wellbeing.Your energy is everything: it’s not only what gets you out of bed in the morning but it’s also the fuel that drives your success and gives you the physical and mental power to achieve your potential. So how can you be your best self if you're always tired, stressed and burnt out?The book has received personal praise from a number of well-known names, including New York Times bestselling authors Marie Forleo and Simon Sinek, and it is packed with so much value in each chapter. And I can say that with certainty, because I’ve read it myself.In this episode, Simon allowed me to unpack the turbulent journey, both in his personal and his professional life, that kick started his journey to what he’s achieved to date.We discuss:Experiencing the death of her mumFailing university & dealing with the global financial crisisDealing with the shame of letting down a lot of people.Balancing Meaning vs. MoneyHis dad’s response to him pursuing entrepreneurshipHow to avoid burnout with your passion.What if you don’t know what your purpose is?Feeding your inner critic vs. your inner guideThe importance of Visualising Your GoalsWhat is the Human Energy Crisis?People vs. Performance - the value to an organisationThe power of appreciationYou can WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OaoTCl2F6oFind out more about Simon, and his award winning book: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/Follow Roots to Routes podcast on socials:www.instagram.com/anandsworldwww.tiktok.com/@AnandDattaniPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roots to Routes Pod (R2RPod): Behind The Rebrand

If you've listened to the show or are excited of what's to come - I'd love if you could leave a rating and review on the platform you use. This goes an incredibly long way to getting these conversations in the eyes (and ears) of more people who are looking for this kind of content. The bigger the show gets, the bigger the guests get.SUMMARY OF THE REBRANDThe podcast was initially named the journey onwards. The aim of the show, which started with with the stories of my dad and his siblings, was to relive the journeys, adventures and lessons learnt from the migration stories of each guest. We explored how these pivotal moments in their life journey had impacted what they stand for and the key messages that they want to journey onwards to future generations through the work that they do and the niche they've become recognised for.Being a child of immigrant parents, I realised how significant the journey they had been through, and the risks they took, had been in shaping my own identity, core values, and the opportunities I've been given in life. So I decided the evolve the podcast to serve as a way for people of my generation, who similarly have grown up in a country and society that's different to their background, to unravel how the journey of their previous generations has had a valuable role to play in where they are and what they stand for today. The show features esteemed guests who are well recognised in their niche, including founders and CEOs, musicians and actors, authors and change makers, and more. The podcast has a mission to make modern history relevant, through highlighting the story of the guest's family Roots, and it's influence on the route the guests have taken. And so, the tagine 'from Roots to routes' was born.Find the podcast on Social MediaInstagram: www.instagram.com/anandsworldTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@AnandDattaniPodcastYouTube: www.YouTube.com/@AnandDattaniPodcastWebsite: www.ananddattani.com (coming soon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Kenya to London: A Journey to Empathy-Led, Impactful Entrepreneurship (w/ Nimisha Brahmbhatt)

BAME’s Woman of Excellence Nimisha is an "award-winning strategic advisor, a serial sustainable entrepreneur and the founder of Quantum Global Consultants. She is a passionate advocate and activist for positive social and environmental change."Nimisha has developed a deep understanding of how organizations can work together to create meaningful impact within societies across the globe and speaks regularly on topics of impact creation and sustainability.In this episode, Nimisha lays bare the journey that took her from Kenya to London, and from a successful corporate career to becoming entrepreneurial visionary, and angel investor, and award winning sustainapreneur. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0fneQRc2VvwChapters:The expectations of Indians moving to East Africa compared to the reality they facedWas it common for Asians to leave Kenya?How was learning from our parents made us more adaptableWhat was it like for an East African moving to London?Switching from an initial passion in Art to ending up in the Tech sectorWhat does it mean to be solution-focused instead of success-focused?How to be empathetic and create equality for people and employeesHow to make the shift to entrepreneurshipFemale representation and leadership in large corporates and entrepreneurshipHow to create a cultural change in ESG rather than being a tick-box exercise.Leaving a Legacy: a non-profit looking to fund philanthropy projectsWhy do you feel a sense to give back to the country you were born in?How do you instill trust in your employees to deliver against your big ambitions and initiatives?How do you balance being a parent and a CEO?More About The GuestNimisha's Key Milestones include:- Angel investor and CEO and founder of Quantum Global Consultants, a leading consulting firm that specialises in large scale, high impact digital transformation, incorporating SDGs and sustainability for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 energy companies.- Founder of Quantum Venture Partners - an organisation which works with impact driven start-ups to enhance their innovative capacity for finding solutions to global developmental challenges using emerging technology.- Co-Founder of Innozyne Limited, a Deep tech company leveraging AI to solve the ongoing Mental Health Crisis across the world. Innozyne has developed the World’s very first intervention based AI Accelerating the pace at which patients are being treated for Mental Health across the UKs National health Service.- Nimisha has launched a series of incubators to aid start-ups in developing sustainable businesses that support the UN SDGs through the Community Interest Company she founded. She has had helped numerous start-ups operationalise disruptive, sustainable business models, secure funding, leverage cutting edge technology and 10 X their valuation.- Featured in numerous publications including: Natwest Business, Top MBA, Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Sloane, Dubai and Technology Magazines.https://nimishabrahmbhatt.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brahmbhattnimishaConnect on Socialswww.instagram.com/anandsworldwww.tiktok.com/@AnandDattaniPodcastwww.youtube.com/@AnandDattaniPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shorts 5: Are specific cultures more environmentally friendly than others? - Ketan Dattani

Has there been a cultural influence to our environmental awareness and what does the future hold for environmental care?In this week's podcast shorts, Ketan gives his perspective on whether certain cultures are raised on values or a belief system that makes them more enviormentally conscience and more caring to the world around us.Ketan Dattani, CEO of Buckingham Futures, a environmental health recruitment firm, is focused on raising awareness and closing the gap around the shortage of minorities in the environmental sector.Listen to the full episode:Find Ketan on Instagram www.instagram.com/ketanova Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Hardship to Impact: CEO of Buckingham Futures’ Visionary Approach to Environment Impact

From Hardship to Impact: Nature's Trailblazer, Ketan Dattani, Shares How His Roots & Upbringing Shaped His Eco-Revolution** Follow the YouTube page for access to shorter video clips of the conversation not found in the audio podcast version **About the EpisodeKetan Dattani, a trailblazer in the realm of environmental impact, openly shares his extraordinary tale of resilience and triumph. This conversation uncovers the compelling story of how Ketan overcame a challenging upbringing and harnessed the power of his 'unusual' personal passion and family's influence to create a meaningful difference in the world.Growing up with different challenges to most people his age at the time, Ketan's path to success was not a straight line - it was one filled with determination, grit, and unwavering commitment to his passions. A passion for environmental health, and improvement, way before it became a trending buzzword for many people and organisations today. Discover how his early experiences shaped his vision for a greener planet and set him on a journey to revolutionize the environmental sector.Throughout the conversation, Ketan sheds light on the importance of breaking through comfort zones and fighting through stereotypes that often hinder progress. We talk about his Part X, a notion used extensively by leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz. Through Ketan's 25+ years of work as an environmental specialist, he offers a refreshing perspective on the nuances of the environmental sector, highlighting how it is not as black and white as commonly perceived.Ketan's dedication goes beyond professional success; he's committed to giving back to the community that supported him throughout his journey. Learn about his endeavors to provide employment opportunities and valuable consultancy services in the environmental realm, empowering others to create lasting positive change., and ultimately, something that allows him to leave his legacy in a world that was made in some way a better place because of him.In a world where sustainable practices are more crucial than ever, Ketan's story serves as a testament to the impact that one individual can make.What's in store:His parent's early experience of help vs. hostility when arriving in the UKFacing discrimination in schoolUnconventionally rediscovering a passion for the environmentThe pivotal moment that started the entrepreneurial journeyFinding the courage to break out from a corporate careerUnderrepresented gender and ethnicity in the environmental sectorThe big plan 50th birthday planCan profits & good social responsibility go together?Get in Touch with KetanINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ketanovaLINKEDIN: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/recruitmentandconsultancyWEBSITE: https://buckinghamfutures.com/Podcast Links:APPLE - https://apple.co/3Q6yamtSPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/tjospotifyINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/anandsworldTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@AnandDattaniPodcastYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@AnandDattaniPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embracing Mixed Identites: Laura Lake Adebisi’s Unfiltered Truth

EastEnders, True Haunting and Holby City actress FINALLY speaks out.About the EpisodeLaura Lake Adebisi shares a powerful perspective on her own journey 'beyond black & white'.In this eye-opening episode, the remarkable Laura, an actor and advocate, shares her extraordinary journey of growing up as a mixed race person in both Nigeria and then the UK. We delve into her candid reflections on the challenges and triumphs that come with navigating the complex landscape of a truly multicultural identity.Laura opens up about the assumptions and stereotypes she's encountered throughout her life, challenging the notion of privilege based on skin color.What we cover:The history of Nigeria is much more than slaveryThe stigma behind being called 'half-caste'Sharing similarities to Trevor Noah's storyDealing with racial abuse from being 'mixed race'The signifiance behind the violent death of her unclePrivelege is RELATIVEBiases that exist around raceA generational change in being proud of being NigerianFinding a voice for change through actingIs there enough diveristy in Hollywood?Closing traditionMore about the Guesthttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm11692132/Get in Touch: https://www.instagram.com/lauralakeadebisiMore About this Podcast & The HostPodcastAPPLE - https://apple.co/3Q6yamtSPOTIFY - https://bit.ly/tjospotifyINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/thejourneyonwardsTIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@ananddattanipodcastHostINSTAGRAM LINKEDIN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.