I Do What I Do Pod – Détails, épisodes et analyse

I, Zara Bartels, sit down with my friend and brilliant mind, Jason Pinto, a prominent entrepreneur, and always engineer. Jason shares what makes his journey unique with his Caribbean multicultural roots, educational pursuits at MIT & Cambridge, and diverse career trajectory culminating in the co-founding of the tech company, Pace, ultimately merging with Flyr. Jason gives us invaluable insights on balancing heart and intellect in leadership, the role of grit, customer understanding, and the culture of startups, adaptability, and intellectual horsepower, blending technical expertise with empathetic leadership. As always we end with ‘Lipton Tea Time'. This is a good one. 

OH! and when you get to it CORRECTION: Did the googling -  and it wasn’t Wendell Pierce’s character in The Wire that is known for “ssshhhhiiittt” it was the character ‘Senator Clay Davis’ played by Isiah Whitlock Jr.

MEET MY GUEST …

Jason Pinto.

An Engineer. Scientist. Investor. Builder. Lover Of All Things Tech.

Is a Trinidadian-Jamaican and exited co-founder and COO of Pace, an industry-leading commercial operating system for the hospitality industry acquired by Flyr in 2022. 

Prior to co-founding Pace, Jason was a partner at Amadeus Capital, a leading European technology venture capital firm. Earlier he was a key member of the technology and product team at E Ink Corporation, the company that created the electronic ink technology behind the Amazon Kindle eReader.

Jason holds advanced degrees in Physics and engineering and consequently spends his free time thinking about the future of AI and dreaming of beaches and better weather.

You can reach out to Jason on LinkedIn, Instagram & X (formerly Twitter) @JsnPints

THINGS I WANT TO REMEMBER HE SAID: (paraphrased)

1. Spend more time with customers and understanding the customer journey and challenges.
2. Fundraising is essentially a sales exercise - manage that pipeline, read the situation, read the people and get a sense of whether your momentum is moving to a yes.
3. One of the best things an entrepreneur can do is generate optionality for any situation you have.
4. Intellectual horsepower balanced with human connection -  being able to read people, be empathetic, connect to different spaces.

PEOPLE AND THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT

Flyr acquires Pace

E-ink 

Deep Mind 

Lee Sodol vs AlphaGo 

Jens Munch 

John-Paul Clarke
Chapters 00:40 Meet Jason Pinto: Engineer, Scientist, and More 04:29 The Journey to MIT and Beyond 06:15 Venturing into the Startup World 13:16 The Birth of Pace and Dynamic Pricing 30:38 A Chance Meeting and Building Connections 37:59 Navigating the Pandemic: A Test of Grit and Resilience 40:06 The Harsh Realities of Cost-Cutting 41:03 Supporting Employees Through Tough Times 43:41 Personal Struggles and Family Support 46:16 Emerging Stronger: Lessons Learned 50:26 The Role of a Founder and COO 53:08 Fundraising and Strategic Decisions 01:00:15 The Decision to Sell: Weighing Options 01:04:16 Reflecting on Success: The Importance of Grit and Luck 01:09:53 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections 01:11:22 Lipton Tea Time

*APOLOGIES FOR THE NOT-IDEAL SOUND ON THIS EPISODE. It will be good for the next. *

In this episode of 'I Do What I Do',

Zara Bartels chats with Samara Lawrence and Keya Advani, Co-Founders of Sistren Legal Collective. They share their journeys into law and their diverse backgrounds, the importance of creating a supportive space for marginalised communities, the concept of community lawyering, challenges within traditional law firms, and their efforts to make legal support more accessible with the values they aim to instil through their legal practice.

Ultimately, reflecting on the legacies they wish to leave behind and the values that guide their work. And of course, our 'Lipton Tea Time', where they answer some of life's important questions. 😁

MEET MY GUESTS ...

KEYA ADVANI

Community Lawyer-activist-writer-parent and Co-Founder of Sistren Legal Collective. Born and raised in India, Keya’s journey into law began at the intersection of feminism and human rights. Early in her career, she worked with inspiring lawyers in India, Jamaica and the US who showed me different ways to use the law as a powerful tool for justice. Keya became a lawyer because she felt passionate about using the law to help people access their rights and stand up against injustice.

Keya co-founded Sistren as a way to create a community of lawyers committed to working in partnership with minoritised communities and grassroots organisations to fight for equity and systemic change. Outside of Sistren, Keya is the Director of Programmes and Policy at the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers, a community of legal leaders who are using their careers to have a positive impact on people and the planet.

Connect with Keya on Instagram (@keyadvani) and Sistren Legal Collective (@sistrenlc) or LinkedIn.  

SAMARA LAWRENCE

A Community Lawyer & Tag Rugby Enthusiast is a Co-Founder of Sistren Legal Collective.  As a non-profit lawyer with a passion for supporting organisations that advocate for social and racial justice, she also works as the Deputy General Counsel at Oxfam, supporting the organisation globally on its legal, campaigning, and regulatory matters.

Her focus through Sistren is to create a community of lawyers who work in solidarity with the organisations and causes that they feel most passionately about.  They are also trying to improve access to lawyers and develop a model of community lawyering that better suits the needs of community organisations.
Connect with Samara on Instagram (@samara.lawrence) and Sistren Legal Collective (@sistrenlc) or LinkedIn.

TAKEAWAYS

Creating a supportive space for marginalised lawyers is essential.

Community lawyering focuses on proactive engagement with clients.

Empathy is a crucial skill for effective legal practice.

Building relationships with communities enhances legal work.

Success in legal work can come from collaboration and support.

Maintaining balance is important for mental well-being.

Values alignment is key to fulfilling work.

Leaving a meaningful legacy is a personal journey.

Connection to community enriches professional experiences.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to 'I Do What I Do'

00:32 Meet Samara and Keya

01:27 Samara's Journey to Law

02:30 Keya's Journey to Law

04:48 Challenges in Traditional Law Firms

07:23 The Concept of Community Lawyering

09:38 Building Community Connections

11:35 Creating the Community Legal Toolkit

16:06 Personal Backgrounds and Influences

21:14 Nerding Out on Law

25:26 How We Lawyer at Sistren

31:36 Recent Successes and Wins

35:30 Understanding Contextual Challenges

36:09 The Importance of Reading and Solidarity

37:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life

39:14 Maintaining Sanity and Personal Interests

42:22 Legacy and Values

45:29 Legal Legacy and Future Plans

48:42 Lipton Tea Time

57:23 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Korinna Wiliams is A ...

Social Entrepreneur. Charity CEO. Creative. Explorer And Lover Of The Earth And All Of The Life On Her.

This conversation on I Do What I Do with Korinna Williams, Co-founder of ⁠⁠Hype and Genius⁠⁠ and CEO of ⁠⁠Shadow To Shine⁠⁠, explores Creativity, Aspiration, Challenging exploitation in the Creative Industries and the beauty of Neurodiversity.

In this multifaceted episode, we dig into her journey from being on a dance crew in Manchester to Entrepreneur, addressing the challenges and rewards of the creative industry, the importance of integrity, and her social impact creative project. As with all good conversations, there are relatable personal experiences, pet peeves, dreams and aspirations, and the joys of a neuro-spicy individual.

We hope this conversation inspires you to ...

Do What You Do ... Better.

Walk good,

Connect With Korinna

Instagram: @itsmekorinnaa , @hypeandgenius

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THANK YOU TO...

• Keegan Simon (1ndividual) for my logo.
• Nicholai LaBarrie for my theme music.
• Andres Albert for engineering and doing all the things while we recorded.
• TYX Studios for sharing your beautiful studio for these conversations.

And,

I'm proud of myself for editing these episodes! I'm now a podcast editor too... 😁

Appreciation to James Lipton (rest well) and Inside The Actor's Studio for the best way to close out the pod.

Conversations with extraordinary ordinary people about what they do, how they do and why they do. Discussing what people do in career and life. We spend so much time working and doing things, without even thinking about it. We will talk about how, why or when they do what they do, what makes them the right person, and how doing what they do affects their lives. In weekly conversation, hopefully, we demystify work and career options for you, that you can connect to and feel seen. Find inspiration and excitement for the little things, and insight into how all things can connect and impact your life. Do what you do - better. Take care of you.

🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 12 📣📣

The bestest writer and my bonfide AYANNA LLOYD BANWO  ❤️

In the final episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I talk to my bonafide (most would call her my bestie, but bonafide is deeper than that), Ayanna Lloyd Banwo aka Yanns (for me). Yanns is one of the best writers out of our island, and we talk like we always do, with heart, truth, inside moments, and connection. We talk about Ayanna's journey from her storytelling roots in Trinidad (our home) to becoming an multi-award winning published author, based in England. Her debut novel 'When We Were Birds,' Ayanna shares the inspirations that fuelled her writing - her rich family history and experiences. We explore themes of creative inheritance, the nuances of the publishing industry, and the significance of finding one's community, splashed with our childhood memories and the challenges faced in her career. As always, “I Do What I Do”, treats our listeners to an intimate portrait  of one of my friends -  of resilience, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello! 

00:49 Meet Ayanna Lloyd Banwo

01:12 Childhood Memories and Friendship

02:54 Rum, Sneakers, and Writing

05:00 The Journey of 'When We Were Birds'

07:54 The Creative Process and Inspirations

12:17 Audiobooks vs. Traditional Reading

15:34 Family Influence and Storytelling

37:17 Navigating Success and Recognition

44:17 Navigating the Narrative

44:43 The Role of Catharsis in Writing

45:11 Inheritance and Inspiration

46:30 Dreams and Symbolism

47:41 Balancing Messages and Stories

48:11 Phases of Life and Love

49:28 Planning and Surprises

55:46 The Writing Journey

01:01:58 Advice for Aspiring Writers

01:12:34 Challenges in the Publishing Industry

01:17:06 Lipton Tea Time

01:26:36 Thank you to all my guests on my first season of “I Do What I Do”.

MEET 👋🏾 AYANNA LLOYD BANWO a writer from Trinidad and Tobago. Her debut novel When We Were Birds (LOVED IT!!) was the 2023 winner of the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, the Author’s Club Best First Novel Award, theGoldsboro Books Glass Bell Award, and the American Book Award; shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize, the McKitterick Prize and named one of the UKObserver’s Best Debuts and The Economist’s Best Books of 2022. Her short fiction and non-fiction have been published in Moko Magazine, Small Axe and PREE, among others and shortlisted for the Small Axe Literary Competition and the Wasafiri New Writing Prize. She is the 2023 winner of the Eccles Centre & Hay Festival Writer’s Award and has been named one of one of ten Rising Stars in UK Writing by The National Centre for Writing and The British Council. Mostly importantly, she is my bonafide and my always friend. I can’t wait for her 2nd novel. 

CONNECT w/ Ayanna 🤝🏾🤝

@ayalloydbanwo (Instagram)

WE TALKED

💎 Our fathers influence 

💎 Audiobook love

💎 Bad Caribbean accents 

💎 How your family raises you

💎 The writing process

💎 Love Island - the Real Great Britain

💎 What are you given to walk through this world. 

💎 It’s not an ad (but it is an ad) for Norwich

CHECK OUT

🔎 When We Were Birds 

💳BUY When We Were Birds

🔎 Brian Lara 400

🔎 Sam Selvon

🔎 Linton Kwesi Johnson 

🔎 Break biche

🔎 Ramajay & all other Trini patois words

🔎 Lord Kitchener

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🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 11 📣📣

The stunningly talented SHELLEY MAXWELL  ❤️

In this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I have the pleasure of talking my longtime friend, the extremely talented and sought after Dancer, Movement Director, Choreographer and Writer, Shelly Maxwell. We dig into her world of movement, her impactful work in theater, film, and TV, in the multiple productions that have been blessed to have Shelley’s touch. We talk about the intricacies of movement direction, the challenges of balancing creative vision with collaboration, and bringing yourself into the room and creating equitable spaces. As always, this episode is a rich exploration of creativity and the resilience required to forge a path in the performing arts.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello 👋🏾

00:35 Meet Shelley (I call her Bells)

01:18 Shelley's Impressive Career Highlights

05:46 Understanding the Role of a Movement Director

07:30 The Importance of Intimacy Direction

09:28 Shelley's Jamaican Roots and Cultural Impact

14:16 Navigating Creative Spaces and Challenges

22:14 The Collaborative Process in Theatre and Film

36:29 The Reality of Rehearsals and Previews

40:50 Navigating Emotional States in Creative Processes

41:17 The Subjectivity of Reviews

42:54 The Importance of Audience Connection

43:55 Learning from Criticism

46:56 Always stay learning

48:17 Capturing Inspiration

53:38 Balancing Passion and Practicality

01:00:02 Choosing the life that makes you happy

01:08:42 What Will Shelley Do

01:11:22 Lipton Tea Time

MEET 👋🏾

Shelley Maxwell (I call her ‘Bells’) is a Choreographer, Movement Director, and Intimacy Professional working across Theatre, Film and Television. Shelley has been nominated for a whatsonstage award for her work on “Get Up Stand Up” (The Bob Marley musical)  and in 2019 won the inaugural Black British Theatre award for her work as choreographer on “Equus” at the Trafalgar Studios. ‘Bells’ was born and raised in Kingston Jamaica where she trained as a dancer and budding choreographer.  Before hanging up her dance shoes Shelley was a performer in Disney’s London production of “The Lion King”  and various Dance companies both in Jamaica and the United Kingdom.

Her recent work slate includes the sold out play “Shifters”, “Macbeth” starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo and the ITV television series Joan which is currently airing in the UK. Shelley was the sequence Choreographer on Disney’s “The Marvels” and recently completed choreography for a long running series for Netflix, currently in post production. She holds a MA in Choreography from the Laban Dance Conservatoire and whenever time allows, spends her time pursuing her other passion - writing.

CONNECT w/ Shelley Maxwell 🤝🏾🤝

www.shelleymaxwell.com

@maxwell_shelley (instagram)

WE TALKED 

💎 You’re only as good as your last job

💎 Coining the title - Movement Choreographer

💎 Movement Director vs Choreographer

💎 Intimacy Director 

💎 Being the Black Caribbean Female in the room

💎 Compromise for the work, not yourself

💎 Navigating different environments on every job

CHECK OUT

🔎 Equus

🔎 Secret Life of Bees

🔎 Get up, Stand up (the Musical)

🔎 Crystal Pite - Betroffenheit  

🔎 Sadler’s Wells 

🔎 Akram Khan 

🔎 Akram Khan’s Giselle

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🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 10 📣📣

The supreme and immutable JONATHAN ANDREW HUME ❤️

In this week’s episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I spend time with one of my favourite people, Jonathan Andrew Hume, aka Drew. Drew is a West End actor known for his role as Simba in 'The Lion King’, Kevin J in ‘Come From Away’ And Nicely Nicely Johnson in ‘Guys & Dolls’. As expected, and typical of our conversations, we talked about all aspects of his life, from starting out to how he keeps himself healthy onstage after 25 years, lessons learned from influential mentors like Thea Barnes, and finding balance. All this and juggling a thriving voiceover artist gig as well. A supremely talented, beautiful, selfless soul. Being his friends makes me a better person. Love you, Dude. Thanks for joining me. 

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (a beautiful coincidence as has been our 20-something year friendship - that this releases on his birthday)

CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello 👋🏾'

01:03 Meet Jonathan Andrew Hume

01:39 Jonathan's Journey in the West End

05:50 Early Beginnings and First Auditions

12:32 Landing the Role in The Lion King

23:31 Maintaining a Career in Theatre

30:15 Voiceover Work and Personal Insights

33:35 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Dance

35:32 Voiceover: A Natural Talent

36:58 The Challenge of Doing Less

41:30 The Importance of Constructive Feedback

46:10 Remembering Thea Barnes

50:58 Navigating the Modern Entertainment Industry

52:40 The Power of Social Media in Theatre

56:18 Reflecting on Friendship and Career

58:25 Lipton Team Time

01:02:49 Love You, Dude.

MEET 👋🏾 JONATHAN ANDREW HUME  (aka Drew)

A versatile West End star renowned for his captivating performances and distinctive voice. From the grand stage of the Lyceum Theatre in The Lion King to the intimate setting of the Menier Chocolate Factory in The Third Man, Drew has consistently captivated audiences with his talent and charisma, and beautiful soul that shine through onstage. His recent success in Come from Away earned him a well-deserved nomination for Best British Actor in a Musical at the Black British Theatre Awards. Beyond the stage, Drew had done some cool shit, with roles in films like Mary Poppins Returns and voiceover work for popular series like Dee and Friends in Oz and audiobooks by acclaimed authors.

Drew continues to expand his diverse and excellent career in UK theatre, film and voiceover worlds.

CONNECT w/ JONATHAN ANDREW HUME 🤝🏾🤝

@mrhume (instagram)

THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT

💎 Finding his love of musicals

💎 First West End audition

💎 Train or Do the thing  

💎 Enjoying the discipline of learning

💎 Voice Over Artistry

💎 Not doing too much

💎  Balancing family life with unsociable theatre work hours 

THINGS TO CHECK OUT

🔎 Thea Barnes

🔎 Guys and Dolls at the Bridge Theatre

🔎 Shaun Escoffery

🔎 Come From Away

🔎 The Lion King 

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🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 9 📣📣

The stunningly talented MANON DAVE  ❤️

In this episode of 'I Do What I Do,' I catch up with my very difficult to pin down friend, Manon Dave and we delve into his journey - a Creative Technologist, Product Designer, and Musician he has worked with high-profile names like Idris Elba and will.i.am. As always our conversation is wide-ranging covering Manon's career from school to ad tech to to music production, and his pivotal move to Berlin for Native Instruments, and his perfecting his integrative approach that blends creativity with technology. We discuss balancing numerous roles, the evolving significance of AI, and making 'cool shit.'.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello

00:41 Catching Up with Manon Dave

01:15 The Journey of 'I Do What I Do'

02:05 Manon's Career Highlights

04:16 The Impact of Creative Work

08:54 Personal Reflections and Relationships

14:56 From Archaeology to Music

18:20 The Role of Curiosity and Passion

21:38 Navigating Career Transitions

30:15 Understanding Key Roles in Tech and Creativity

38:26 The Power of Collaboration

42:47 The Future of AI in Creativity

43:26 The Value of Human Creativity in the Age of AI

43:54 The Rise of Prompt Engineering

44:42 The Shift from Technical Skills to Imagination

46:47 The Ethical Concerns of AI

48:37 The Importance of Guardrails in Technology

53:33 Balancing Work and Family Life

56:40 The Need for Personal Well-being

59:22 The Role of Consumption in Creativity

01:04:35 The Balance of Gut, Brain, and Grit in Career

01:12:08 What Will Manon Dave do?

01:14:24 Lipton Tea Time

MEET MANON DAVE 👋🏾

Manon is a good human, my friend and makes cool shit.

His official career life looks like this ...

an award-winning creative engineer and producer, developing transformative global AI experiences across multiple sectors and industries.

A frequent collaborator with artists and brands such as will.i.am, Idris Elba, LVMH and Google, Manon is currently featured as the ‘face of’ Apple Wallet following his development of the Mindvalley app . 

Manon and will.i.am recently built Sound Drive in collaboration with Mercedes-AMG, a revolutionary AI experience, transforming driving into a real-time musical performance.

Working with Framestore and Che Lingo, Manon produced original music for the Refugee Olympic Team. Combining live footage and generative AI to produce a graphic-novel-style showcase of the athletes which was showcased at Cannes Lions and the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.

The dude is recognised for game changing product innovations, including ROLI’s Seaboard and BLOCKS and Native Instruments’ MASCHINE. His passion for education is reflected in his ambassadorship at A.R. Rahman’s KM Music Conservatory in India, as well as launching a scholarship at the Royal College of Music, created in tribute to his daughter Maia, to empower young women to pursue careers in music.

And there's more, he has won prestigious innovation and design awards, including CES Best of Innovation and iF Design Awards. He has contributed to five of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions list.

He dives into using the transformative power of technology to produce more inclusive experiences. Demonstrating AI as a force for creativity and social good.

CONNECT w/ Manon 🤝🏾🤝

@manondave (instagram)

WE TALKED ABOUT…

💎 Follow your interests

💎 My Space was a dream maker

💎 You can only connect the dots backwards 

💎 The Writers strike of 2007/2008 

💎 Balancing the creative and the technical 

💎 Finding like-minded folks, who enjoy the things you do to work with

💎 AI and opening creativity 

💎 Making Cool Shit, can be lonely at times.

THINGS TO CHECK OUT

🔎 Royal Northern College for Music - Maia Scholarship

🔎 Steve Octave

🔎 Heroes (TV series)

🔎 Framestore

🔎 Mindvalley

🔎 Ché Lingo

🔎 Olympic Refugee Team Track 

🔎 Death In Paradise

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🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 8 📣📣

The talented loving and best brother & father NICHOLAI LA BARRIE  ❤️

Director. Musician. Storyteller

In this episode of 'I Do What I Do', I talk to my longtime friend who is really family, Nicholai La Barrie, a multifaceted creative professional who has spent 24 years in the UK after growing up in Trinidad and Tobago. Nicholai shares his journey from being part of Lilliput Theatre to becoming a theater director, filmmaker, musician, and storyteller in London. We delve into his feelings of being 'othered', his experiences in the arts, and the inspirations drawn from his background. Our discussion covers the socio-political climate, the emotional depth in Nicholai's work, and the practical challenges of directing. Nicholai's passion for storytelling, research-driven approach to creativity, and aspirations to leave a positive impact are highlighted throughout the conversation.

Laugh with us, Drink with us, Talk about all the things with us. 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Hello 👋🏾

00:51 Meet Nicholai La Barrie

01:34 Nicholai's Life

06:51 The Impact of Lilliput Theatre

15:01 Journey to the UK

18:58 Directing and Creative Process

34:44 Current Influences and Future Projects

37:22 Exploring Life's Uncertainties

37:51 Generational Reflections and Human Inaction

38:57 Balancing Joy and Sorrow

43:14 Creating Magic on Stage

52:06 The Challenges of the Arts Industry

58:24 Lipton Tea Time 

MEET 👋🏾

Nicholai La Barrie

Director. Musician. Storyteller. 

Nicholai La Barrie is a Trinidadian, and proud alumni of The Lilliput Theatre in Trinidad. He is a father, a brother, a son, a devoted boyfriend (really more like husband), and my chosen family. He fills his days as a director and a musician. Beyond being a prolific song writier and making music, he is a freelance Director as well as the Associate Director of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and has been a MOBO Fellow, and the Head of Youth Arts  and Resident Youth Director at The Ovalhouse Theatre. His work includes: God of Carnage; Jack and the Beanstalk,(at the Lyric Hammersmith), Romeo & Juliet (Manchester Royal Exchange); Tina – The Tina Turner Musical (as Resident Director, Australia & previously West End), and Two Strangers Carry a Cake (West End). He’s an all round beautiful good soul. 

CONNECT w/ Nicholai La Barrie 🤝🏾🤝

@nicholailabarrie (instagram)

WE TALKED…

💎 Being ‘othered’ living in the UK

💎 First loves

💎 Trinidad Theatre

💎 Why you make the work

💎 The balance of life 

💎 The Greed in Theatre

💎 Making Theatre

💎 The state of the World

THINGS TO CHECK OUT

Meiling

Lilliput Theatre

Noble Douglas

Peter Minshall

Mas Camp Pub

Pierrot Grenade

Midnight Robber

Traditional Trinidad Mas Characters

Panto at The Lyric in Hammersmith

Buster Keaton  

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🗣️🗣️My guest for Episode 7 ✅✅

The powerhouse TANIA RAHMAN  ❤️

Founder, Investor and Samosa Queen.

This week on 'I Do What I Do,'I got the chance to snag a chat with Tania Rahman, a Founder, Investor, and Restaurateur. They discuss their serendipitous meeting, Tania's diverse career journey from tech recruitment at Stack Overflow to founding the Indian street food restaurant, Chit Chaat Chai, in Wandsworth to a VC who leans into supporting underrepresented founders. We delve into the challenges of business and life - learnings from running a restaurant, navigating pandemic pivots, and dealing with difficult business partnerships. Tania shares how her cultural background influenced her approach to business and why she transitioned into venture capital to support underrepresented founders and we reflect on inclusive INvestor requirement strategies As always we end with 'Lipton Tea Time', and dig a little deeper in what makes Tania, Tania. 

00:00 Hello!

00:32 Meeting Tania Rahman: A Serendipitous Connection

01:48 Tania's Career Journey: From Stack Overflow to Restaurateur

05:07 The Challenges and Rewards of Running a Restaurant

07:07 Cultural Identity and the Birth of Chit Chaat Chai

18:29 Navigating Business Partnerships and Lessons Learned

23:53 Surviving the Pandemic: Pivoting and Thriving

27:30 Navigating the Pandemic: Personal Experiences

28:38 Transitioning from Restaurant to Venture Capital

29:18 Challenges in the Restaurant Industry

30:23 The Concept of Dark Kitchens

31:14 Pursuing an MBA and Career Reflections

33:09 Choosing Venture Capital

34:01 Addressing Bias in Venture Capital

36:16 The Importance of Inclusive Investment

44:44 Personal Insights and Reflections

46:55 Lipton Tea Time

MEET 👋🏾

Tania Rahman is a Founder, Investor and Samosa Queen, as an accomplished business leader and media personality with a diverse career spanning venture capital, hospitality, and television. She founded Chit Chaat Chai, an award-winning restaurant celebrated in South London, earning her several entrepreneurial accolades. As an investment manager at Foresight Group and former Sales Team Lead at Stack Overflow, Tania has a strong foundation in both tech and finance. She's also a trustee for Hatch Enterprise UK and a TV presenter with Channel S Television, where she advocates for underrepresented entrepreneurs and hosts industry-focused discussions. She has fearlessly pursued her passions and plans to focus on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs. Tania's unique blend of business acumen, creativity, and social impact makes her a true inspirational, petite but mighty, powerhouse.

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#IDoWhatIDoPod #WhatIsMustIs #CreativeLeaders #SquigglyCareers #ForgeYourOwnPath #PositiveImpact #Creative #Learner #Entrepreneur #Technology #FollowYourJoy #Create #Intention 

#Investor #Restaurateur #Founder #SamosaQueen #FollowYourGut