How Raj Kotecha Built a Personal Brand Through Content and Community | 035

How Raj Kotecha Built a Personal Brand Through Content and Community | 035

What does it really take to build a personal brand people actually care about? Raj Kotecha didn’t just build a career in content, media and community by chance. In this episode, he shares the steps he took to turn curiosity, consistency and connection into a personal brand that has opened doors across business, events and the creative world. We get into the reality of standing out online, why most people get personal branding wrong, how to build community without forcing it, and what it really means to create impact beyond just posting content. If you’ve ever wanted to build your name, grow your influence or turn your ideas into something bigger, this conversation is for you.

The Steps They Took: Getting Personal with Jevanni and Achasah

In this special episode, the hosts become the guests. Harleigh Reid [https://www.instagram.com/harleigh.creative/?hl=en]steps in to interview Jevanni Letford [https://www.instagram.com/jevanniletford/?hl=en] and Achasah Weinreb [https://www.instagram.com/achasah/?hl=en], the voices behind Steps I Took, giving listeners a chance to hear their personal journeys for the first time. They talk about their childhoods, their experiences growing up Black in the UK, and the very different parenting styles that shaped who they are today. Jevanni reflects on a fairly typical upbringing before things took a turn at university, eventually leading to viral fame after an unexpected encounter with Prince Harry. Achasah opens up about moving schools often, her time in private education, and the varied career path that took her from governess to teacher to events planner. They also share what inspired their move to Dubai, how their friendship evolved, and what led them to launch the podcast together. Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@StepsITookPod] for full length video episodes

From pirate radio to global stages with Scottie B | 035

Scottie B takes us back to where it all started, from pirate radio and silent bedroom mixes at his grandparents house, to finding his sound and stepping into the UK club scene. In this episode, he shares how a connection with artist Ironik played a key role in getting his name out there, eventually leading to international gigs, production work and building a business. He also reflects on the quiet but steady support of his wife and how staying grounded has shaped his journey. Follow Scottie B on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqLi3yPNHr/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqLi3yPNHr/?hl=en] Discover SB Audio Fix: https://sbaudiofx.com/ [https://sbaudiofx.com/] Watch all video episodes in full on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StepsITookPod [https://www.youtube.com/@StepsITookPod]

How One Idea Became a Global Sisterhood with Gemma Ashworth | 34

Gemma Ashworth has built a career and a community that spans continents. In this episode, she shares how her love for sport and desire to learn new things, saw her transition from a school teacher to leading global social media content for major fitness brands and events. She talks about the power of acting quickly on ideas, and the lessons learned from building Girls Lift Girls, a strength-based community now active in Dubai, Australia and Hong Kong. Follow Gemma on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gemmaashworth/?hl=en] and discover Girls Lift Girls [https://www.instagram.com/girlsliftgirls/?hl=en]! Watch all episodes in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@StepsITookPod]

Unlearning Toxic Masculinity and Finding Purpose with Adil Hussain | 033

Welcome to the podcast, Adil Hussain [https://www.instagram.com/adilcoachesmen/?hl=en]. For years, he chased attention and external validation, avoiding the inner work he truly needed. A life-changing meditation retreat in Morocco helped shift everything. In this episode, Adil reflects on overcoming insecurity, unlearning toxic masculinity, and how that journey led him to create ManCave Project [https://www.instagram.com/mancaveprojectofficial/?hl=en], a space for men to connect, heal and grow in Dubai. Adil's Resource List: * Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (Amazon [https://www.amazon.ae/Way-Superior-Man-Spiritual-Challenges/dp/1622038320]) * Insight Meditation Timer: https://insighttimer.com/ [https://insighttimer.com/ ] You can find ⁠Steps I Took Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/stepsitookpod/?hl=en] on Instagram and TikTok. Follow ⁠Jevanni⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jevanniletford/?hl=en] and ⁠Achasah⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/achasah/?hl=en] to see more of the daily steps they take. For full episodes ⁠⁠subscribe on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@StepsITookPod]