The Next Big Thing

Episode 28: Actress Pallavi Sharda talks 'Wedding Season' and her recipes for success

How does one achieve sustained brilliance in multiple fields? How do you balance focus and versatility? Can being truthful to yourself and believing in your self help you find yourself? All of this and more in today’s podcast. We are joined by the very talented and successful actress, Pallavi Sharada, fresh from the success of her latest movie, The Wedding Season, which is creating quite the buzz on Netflix. Apart from being a movie star, she is an honours graduate in law, she is a trained dancer and most importantly she is a bonafide role model. We discuss the movie, which you must watch btw, but we also talk about her values and about her own recipe for success.  Get ready to be inspired and learn about the importance of believing in your self.

Episode 29: The relationship between 'Discipline' and 'Happiness'

It was a real pleasure to speak with the very melodious and equally inspiring Kamini Natarajan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAD1NVcBJmRXpAGHGzBpkMbykGHKnbBJKkk] on 'The Next Big Thing' She is VP, Digital Marketing at a leading business in the US, she is passionate about her family and she is a versatile musician, effortlessly crossing genres from New Age to Classical to Devotional to Fusion.... She has the honour of being invited to join the Grammy Awards as a voting member in 2022! What a richly deserved recognition of her work in the field of music. How does she excel at this juggling act? She shares her secrets to achieving success in multiple disciplines (and yes, a lot of it is to do with...DISCIPLINE). She has startling clarity about her purpose and that for me was an eye-opener. Above all, she is lovely and always happy to lend a helping hand (trust me I would know!). What are YOUR KEY TAKEAWAYS from this conversation? LISTEN TO THE PODCAST EPISODE: The Relationship between Discipline and Happiness:

Episode 27: Hon Michael Wood shares his views on 'Playing Life like a Test Match!'

Can the 'individual' and 'society' both succeed? What skills must a leader demonstrate and how can you develop those? As we aspire to reach for greatness ourselves what are some key life lessons? Today on the podcast, I have a very charismatic, inspiring and influential leader from New Zealand. I am joined by Michael Wood, the MP for Mt Roskill. Considered to be New Zealand’s most diverse electorate. Having lived there I can testify to that! He is also Minister of Transport, and workplace relations and safety along with being Deputy Leader of the House. I have had the privilege of meeting Michael and always been very impressed with how deeply he is connected with NZ’s vibrant and growing  ethnic communities. Every person regardless of background can and should flourish and reach their fullest potential – which is what this show is all about. Listen on!

Episode 26: Venkat Raman shares the secrets of being 'In Pursuit of Excellence'

It is in the presence of excellence that we too can aspire for excellence. It is when we come face to face with integrity that we too can display integrity in every facet of our lives. Today my guest is an extraordinarily accomplished man. He has recently been appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his service to the Indian community. A journalist of the highest calibre for close to 6 decades, he is a mentor to many including yours truly. Welcome to The Next Big Thing, a podcast for ambitious truth-seekers. Today we speak to Venkat Raman, Chief Editor of The Indian Newslink, joining us from New Zealand. LISTEN ON and discover the exceptional and remarkable story of this exemplary community leader.

Episode 25: Solène Angalret shares how to 'Build a Mindset of BREAKING BORDERS'

In the world we live in, is there room for peace, both outside and within? Is there room for love? How can we truly accept one another? How can we accept ourselves? How can we use the mind to free us from all the binds us? It is a true privilege to present today’s episode. ON this show, we speak to inspiring people who have achieved BIG things, they have come out on top despite the odds they have faced and continue to face. It is these kind of conversation and stories that we aim to present on ‘The Next Big Thing’. Today we speak to Solène Anglaret from the United Kingdom, a true champion of inclusion and diversity. She is a wonderfully creative person, having authored many books. She is well travelled and so enriched as a result her life and story are truly extraordinary. Listen on and be inspired!