Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani

In this weeks ThursdayThrowback, I relive asking AmyK why she chose Shanghai, China (a place I've lived in myself), and what it made it life changing for her. Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Throwback Thursday - each week youu'll get the chance to relive some of the highlights from Season 2 and 3 of the podcast. The aim is to provide you quick snippets of valuable and practical content to listen to on-the-go. AmyK discusses the importance of changing yourself and 'cleaning up your internal mess' before you can truly be happy for others, without feeling envy, pain or the need to talk bad about them to feel better about it [full conversation in Season 2 Episode 1] Listen to the full episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beda was born and raised in America and had a self-proclaimed "very American mindset".. until he went to China to watch the Olympics and discovered a world of possibility beyond the confines of a single country. He studied abroad in Beijing & Shanghai and moved to China in 2014 where he was a founding member of a Chinese credit underwriting firm and served as a Director for 6 years until 2020. Afterwards, realizing the tremendous opportunity in the democratization of the financial system which could be brought about by cryptoassets, Mr. Beda pivoted and founded Idoru Capital Management, where he serves as President and CEO; a company looking to bring the same financial opportunities to everyone as the Top 1%. I wanted to fundamentally solve this problem and give everyone, everywhere, the same access and availability. It doesn't matter if you are from a village in the Sudan or New York, you can share in the world's financial ecosystem all the same." In this episode, we discuss: Breaking out of his American-centric mindset and the first trip to China His biggest shock / surprise when first moving to China. The struggle of applying for jobs just before the 2008 financial crisis The 10 days that changed his life What his parents moving to America with nothing did for his work ethic How to deal with the common visa problems of moving to China What it means to have 'China days' How his passion to enable people and spread knowledge came out through his role in Finance Where did his selfless desire to educate and help others begin? Appreciating cultural differences the more you see the world. How his constant search to increase opportuinties for more people brought him to his current venture leveraging blockchain in finance, Idoru. One key value the West can learn from China that would help them develop better. About the Guest Born and raised in America, Mike self-proclaimed to having a "very American mindset".. that was until he went to China in 2008 to fulfil a dream of watching the Olympics. Here he discovered a world of possibility beyond the confines of a single country. He studied abroad in Beijing and Shanghai and moved to China in 2014 where he was a founding member of a Chinese credit underwriting firm and served as a Director for 6 years until 2020. Afterwards, realizing the tremendous opportunity in the democratization of the financial system which could be brought about by cryptoassets, Mr. Beda pivoted and founded Idoru Capital Management, headquartered in Estonia, where he serves as President and CEO; a company looking to bring the same financial opportunities to everyone as the Top 1%. ** Apple Podcast user? Leave us a review! ** Don't forget to Subscribe wherever you listen to these conversations, to be alerted when future episodes are released! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1, we explored the backstory of Paul's parents and grandparents, the qualities in them that he sees now in himself, and the influence that different cultures & privileges in upbringing may have had on our generation's views on taking risks in their professional/personal life. In Part 2, we dive a lot deeper into Paul's story of going to a school dominated by white British kids, traveling in his 20s, the evolution of his friendship groups over time, meeting his partner Shanice, and plenty more! Send us your favourite guest / episode: Email: tjopodcast@gmail.com Instagram @thejourneyonwardspodcast In Part 2, we discuss: - Feeling like an 'inbetweener' in high school and learning how to navigate different social groups- The downside to being 'likeable'- The identity struggle for many third culture kids- Why do people get the 'travel bug'?- Is Paul more like his mum or dad?- Choosing not to have social media accounts (except LinkedIn)- Are influencers lonely by nature?- What is a true measure of a real relationship?- Meeting Shanice, thanks to technology- The evolution of friendship groups - from multi-class to multi-cultural- Are race-related jokes (still) acceptable?- Understanding culture beyond just its ethnicity.- What does it mean to 'integrate'? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's very easy to always exist in autopilot, and one of the key applications of technology is the design to make us more lazy"In part 1 of the 2-part conversation, we discuss: Seeing the positives and negatives in a desire to explore the world The influence of his grandad’s open-mindedness, and passion to travel and exploring other cultures How privilege can create an open-minded character Risk aversion vs. risk-taking in children of immigrants following their creative passions Life ‘behind the scenes’ for the families of the high achievers we hear about Is moderate success in your passion enough in order to ensure a more balanced life? Learning to be more purposeful in your choices How technology and automation is making us live in auto-pilot Quotes by Paul More About The Guest: Read His Work: https://blog.idcomms.com/negative-views-on-media-rise-among-client-side-marketing-and-media-leaders Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stringer-a328ba44/ Follow on Socials: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thejourneyonwardspodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejourneyonwardspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noreen is a debut novelist and TedX speaker, having recently released her father's memoir in May 2021. Her father, Amir, is an expat from the 1972 Ugandan Asian expulsion, ordered by President Idi Amin. However, writing was not always something she had intended to pursue. In this episode, we explore what inspired her to document her dad's incredible journey and experiences, how her poems were published in an anthology, delivering her first Ted Talk and much more. In this episode, we discuss: Writing her father's memoirs Ugandan Asians' lack of addressing their emotions and the story of being expelled from Uganda Understanding and 'appreciating' our previous generations' struggles (and vice versa?) What it means to be a 'positive disruptor' (the topic of her Tedx talk) The 3 keys to success of South Asians after Ugandan explusion Navigating an East Africa, Indian and Pakistani identity in a Catholic school The key to becoming a better communicator within different communities Not fitting into the stereotype of other South Asain schoolkids Deciding to write her debut book 'Expelled from Uganda How to become free of who you think you're meant to b Is globalisation and technology making cultures more appreciated or more diluted? Quotes by Noreen: "this was my last hurdle, this was the last label that i needed to understand and fuse as part of me - and i had an urge to put it in the public" "until you don't step out of your own shoes and try to gain perspective on other people's experiences, you can't fully see yourself as well" "many people out there are almost trapped and enslvaed to their own version of who they THINK they are" About Noreen Noreen has led a successful and ongoing career for a over a decade in the field of further education as a Lecturer of Digital Arts and Creative Media. Ever since she had deep rooted conversations with her father of his experiences back in March 2019, Noreen decided it was high time it was documented. After gathering most of the details, they both decided there was enough material to publish a book. Noreen took to seeking writing courses and mentors who assisted her in finding her feet within the writing community. She joined a local writer's group in Sheffield, where she had the pleasure of having her poems published in an anthology. She had the opportunity to explore various themes, genres and ideas amongst experienced members of the group. It’s been a long journey and a labour of love, but her work is finally complete and is available to purchase on Amazon. Watch Noreen on TedxDoncaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnLCYWpG1hk Get in Touch: https://www.noreennasim.com/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ChamCham talks about his life growing up in Cameroon, having a huge family that embodied the different cultural values of the country, and how the need to learn French didn't stop his desire to go to the best university there. Taking inspiration from a well-educated and well-travelled family, we explore how he ended up moving to Tokyo, what is was like as a foreigner in Japan, and how he's managed to create a great life for himself there, including breaking in to the music scene there as a growing DJ on the Tokyo scene - think afrobeats, rap, grime and much more!We discuss:Having a HUGE family and prestigious grandadPolygamy in the previous generations in CameroonLearning one of the 250 dialects spoken in CameroonFrancophone vs. Anglophone Cameroon - history, tensions & recent instabilityLearning French and being the first guy in the family to move to AsiaRemembering those first days in Tokyo, and learning Japanese.. in 8 months(!)How strict parents helped him persevere and create a great life in JapanUnexpected shock for Japanese going to Cameroon vs. a Cameroonian going to JapanPlaying American Football at UniversityChamCham shares an embarrassing story he's NEVER shared with any of his other friends before!!Quotes"When I got out of high school, my thing was I want to go to the best university in the country""If I didn't persevere, I might have not stayed as long as I have in this country""We [Africans] are not time conscious, but in Japan, that is the one thing that can ruin a relationship""Stop Failing, Stay Hungry & Stay Foolish" Find ChamCham on Instagram @afro_chamchamFollow the podcast @thejourneyonwardspodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sejal Majithia-Jaswal knows she was born in Uganda, and lived for a short while in India before moving to the UK. But what she didn't know for 50 years is where exactly she was born.. but here she shares how a combination of faith and serendipity helped her find it. Sejal also shares how self-belief helped her: become the first ever female in her age bracket to win a chess championship, work on award-winning advertising campaigns for well-known brands (Cadbury's, Just Eat, and iPhone), and change careers at the age of 50 to discover & align her passion for writing and poetry. We discuss: Comparing the Uganda of 50 years ago to what it's like now The lost strong sense of community of Ugandan Asians after leaving Uganda Growing up in a competitive household Learning to play chess with cut up paper pieces and becoming the first female chess champion of her age (Queen's Gambit!) Discovering a love for poetry & writing during lockdown How faith, perseverance & serendipity helped her find her place of birthMeeting her partner at a warehouse party Creating Dancefloor Recall - https://www.dancefloor-recall.com/ (follow the link; share your dancefloor love story!) Working on a project & travel exhibition for the 50th Anniversary of Ugandan Asian expulsion (for 2022)- Get in touch to find out more: https://www.instagram.com/ugandanasians/ Is globalisation good or bad for the appreciation of different societies and cultures? Quotes from the episode "I always say that travel is very much in my DNA" "At 40 I said I wanted to do something different, and I never did.. so when I was about to turn 50, I was like 'Right, I've got to change now'". "My mum always said that if you ever wanted to find me, you'd find me with my head stuck in a book somewhere" "I think it's important that not only do we tell our stories, but we shape our stories too" "I don't think there's anything worse than going through life and doing things because that's what's expected of you" "I'm still hoping to write that best novel, being the next J.K. Rowling, or Elizabeth Gilbert" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.