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Founder in the Chair
Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform where real stories meet real ambition.
Every business has a beginning, but what truly drives an entrepreneur to take the leap? What fuels their resilience through the highs and lows? In each episode, we dive deep into the why behind the brand, uncovering the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of founders from all industries.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner looking for inspiration, or simply someone who loves hearing raw and honest stories of success, failure, and perseverance—this podcast is for you.
Your story matters. Your journey is worth sharing. And Founder in the Chair is here to help you tell it.
🎧 Tune in. Get inspired. Take your next step.
Episodes
34 episodes
From Two Sarees to a Legacy Brand | Sana’s Journey with Mona Lisa Sarees
From just two sarees to a thriving fashion and community brand — this is the inspiring story of Sana, the founder of Mona Lisa Sarees and the force behind the Mona Lisa Pop-Up Shops.At just 19, Sana moved to the UK with no ...
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Episode 31
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25:07
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Turning Struggles Into Change: How Kaneez Started Dr. Expat to Make a Difference in Dubai
From redundancy to resilience, Kaneez Nabijee’s story is one of transformation and purpose.After leaving a 13-year career in finance, Kaneez took a leap into the unknown — building Dr. Expat, a medical recruitment and licen...
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Episode 30
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34:02
They Said I Was Too Dark & Ugly – My Journey to Self-Worth Through Dance | Nina's Choreography
From childhood trauma and a life-changing firework accident to battling depression and rejection in Bollywood, Nina’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and self-belief.In this episode of Founder in the Chair, she shares how...
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Episode 29
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41:22
Mandeep Bains on Legacy, Loss & How to Keep Your Wealth Out of the Government’s Hands
What happens when you hit burnout and realise you’ve been living on autopilot?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Mandeep Bains — financial advisor, father, and truth-seeker — to talk about the moment he lost himself… and ho...
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Episode 27
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30:58
Entrepreneur who thrives on helping people on their property journeys - Dayalan Mahesan
Dayalan Mahesan is an entrepreneur, speaker, coach, connector and soon-to-be first-time author. He thrives on helping people on their property journeys as well as encouraging and connecting business owners to help their businesses grow.
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Episode 26
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26:21
Perfumes that craft an "Experience" - Aisha Sadiq
At ESQUE, Aisha doesn’t just create perfumes; she crafts an experience. An experience that speaks to the heart, the mind, and the soul. Every scent she created tells a story—stories of inspiration, memories, and emotions that transcend ti...
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Episode 25
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32:44
Living the LAW OF ATTRACTION - Mandeep Gandham
Mandeep Kaur Gandham is a mindset coach, master manifestor and founder of The Positive Mindset Company, a movement helping people maintain a happy, aligned balance in their lives, while avoiding burnout. Known for blending soulful spirituality ...
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Episode 24
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32:19
Challenges to start a business - Anita Stone
Anita Stone is the designer and founder of Peony & Lotus, an Indian fusion wear brand built around the idea of refreshing your wardrobe with versatile separates. In this interview, Anita shares her personal journey—her challenges, achieveme...
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Episode 23
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30:02
Just because I am a WIDOW and South Asian - Mina Kumari
Minakumari – a certified body confidence coach, colour consultant, and stylist. I help women and men feel empowered in their bodies and personal style. I also host the Real Talk with Minakumari podcast and run a YouTube channel filled with tips...
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Episode 22
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33:39
Stop Making Expensive Mistakes! - Shaz Ahmed
Shaz Ahmed - aka - Where's Shaz is a property finance specialist who has helped countless people get funding for their investment projects. Through his social media content, podcast appearances as well as press (including BBC) features he has m...
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Episode 21
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39:25
Inspiring & Uplifting the NEXT GENERATION - Tandy Virdee
Tandy Virdee – Entrepreneur, Digital & Social Media Consultant , Creative Director & MentorWith over 34 years of experience in branding, design, and marketing, Tandy Virdee began his career as a designer and worked his way up...
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Episode 20
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32:43
What Retirement! - We will do Food Trucks! - Birth of Gully UK
From One Food Truck to a UK Street Food Empire – The Gully UK Story | Founder in the Chair PodcastIn this episode, I sit down with the incredible father-son duo Sudhir and Avi Sethi, the founders of @gully.uk, the UK’s leading Indian st...
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Episode 19
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29:31
Family Business and Everything in Between - Amit & Jaspreet Kaley
Amit and Jaspreet Kalley are the husband and wife co-Founders of Mixala, a new and unique chai that is blended with adventurous flavours. With their British, Indian and Tanzanian background, they are using their global heritage to disrupt the c...
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Episode 20
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49:02
Mother built a business as products were harming her baby - Gurdip
The heartfelt journey of a mother trying to make sure her daughter with complex health conditions was kept safe, and how this then birthed her business, her WHY is strong.La~Jo is a luxury, eco-friendly home fragrance brand, crafted wit...
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Episode 21
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27:42
Sandy Phgura - Pain to Power
Sandy Phgura is an empowering Spiritual Mindset Coach on a mission to help women heal from mental and emotional suffering. After enduring 19 years in a narcissistic relationship, she overcame the shadows of psychological and emotional ...
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Episode 18
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26:43
The Adoption Journey from India - Gurpreet from Baani's
"Today, I’m sitting down with an absolutely inspiring woman. Not only did she qualify as a financial advisor while launching her own business, but she also embarked on the incredible journey of adoption—welcoming a beautiful baby girl into her ...
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Episode 17
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36:04
Dynamic Duo - Not just Life Partners, but also Business Partners
Today, we have a remarkable story that showcases the power of teamwork and passion. Meet Kully and Joaty, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who are not just partners in life but also in business! Together, they're managing their thriving medical a...
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Episode 16
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31:23
The Founder of Founder in the Chair - Veena Nayyar
Meet Your Host: Veena Nayyar – Founder in the ChairIn this special episode, Veena Nayyar, the founder and host of Founder in the Chair, shares her own journey as an entrepreneur. With a strong background in sales, multiple business vent...
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51:20
Sabrina Dhanda - As an entrepreneur be prepared to wear multiple hats!
Sabrina is the creative force behind Party Giant, a luxury event decor company specializing in bespoke celebrations. With a passion for design and social media, she has built a thriving brand that not only delivers stunning decor but als...
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33:22
Parul Ganatra - Award Winning Ayurvedic Hair & Skincare
Parul Ganatra is the founder of The Silk Glow, an award-winning Ayurvedic hair and skincare brand. Since launching in 2022, she has won Business Woman of the Year 2024 at the She Awards. Her products, praised by the Daily Mail and BBC, h...
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Episode 15
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31:27
A former Pharmacist turned Holistic Health Consultant
Meet Indy, a former pharmacist turned holistic health consultant.After years in the pharmaceutical industry, Indy recognised the limitations of conventional medicine and embarked on a path to holistic healing. With a deep passion ...
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Episode 14
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35:51
Redefining the Traditional Estate Agency Model - Fairoaks Group
Fairoaks is transforming the property industry by redefining the traditional estate agency model. With a personalized, seamless approach, they put property owners at the heart of every transaction, ensuring a service that’s tail...
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Episode 13
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40:04
Aman Sunner - Energetic Hygiene: Cut the Cords After Each Client
Energetic Hygiene: Cut the Cords After Each ClientEnergy is contagious—so who are you letting into your space?@amansunnermentoring shares the importance of energetic hygiene and how interactions can impact our mental state....
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Episode 12
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34:44
Multi Award Winning, Friendly Female Accountant - Saira Majid
Meet Saira Majid: Multi Award-Winning Accountant Empowering EntrepreneursIn this episode of Founder in the Chair, I’m joined by the incredible Saira Majid, a multi-award-winning accountant and the founder of Saira Majid Accountants. Wit...
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Episode 11
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29:48
Urvashi Lad's Transformative Journey into becoming a Business Founder
In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena speaks to Urvashi on her journey to self discovery and her journey to entrepreneurship which started accidentally. Urvashi didn’t have an entrepreneurial background and neither was it in her family...
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Episode 10
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24:18