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Relight Your Fire

Relight Your Fire; to fuel your passions and purpose and rejuvenate your fire for life. While this may sound like a mountain of a task, in reality, it takes a few actions and new ways of thinking compounded over days, weeks and years. In this series, we explore the minds, values and habits of high performing individuals to find what they do to relight their fire. We dive into their stories, how they got to where they are and most importantly, how they’ve stayed motivated, inspired and passionate. I hope you enjoy the podcasts. To get in touch with Anita about the show or any other queries, you can e-mail: anita@hgf.org.uk Relight your fire is hosted by Anita Goyal. Anita is the CEO and trustee of The Hemraj Goyal Foundation and the Hallmark Care homes foundation. Also serving as the Vice President of Barnardo’s, Patron of Binti International and an Ambassador of the Alzheimer’s Society. She is an award-winning philanthropist, community champion and author of Voices from Punjab and Voices from Gujarat. Anita’s passion for teaching led her to become a teacher in science and an Assistant Headteacher. She has completed her MA in Special and Inclusive Education in London and is pioneering personal development workshops in schools across the UK. She is passionate about making a difference and believes in doing everything with passion and purpose.
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Episodes

Loving In Lockdown | Ep. 2 of 4 | Anita & Avnish Goyal

In the second of four special episodes, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to discuss how ‘Loving in Lockdown’ can be improved in your intimate relationship with your partner. We discuss how couples can forget to bring out the best in each other during this time in lockdown and how our emotional needs can be ignored. We talk about the balance of power and how important it is to maintain the equilibrium for harmony and keeping the relationship on track. We share how cultivating daily habits a...

Feb 05, 202140 min

Loving In Lockdown | Ep. 1 of 4 | Anita & Avnish Goyal

In this first of four special episodes, I am joined by my husband Avnish Goyal to discuss how Loving in Lockdown can be improved with your intimate relationship with your partner. The lengthy period in lockdown of close contact may have magnified and intensified negativity, conflicts and dissatisfaction in your relationship. We discuss some of the factors that may cause stress, such as money (economic hardship), sex (incompatibilities) and children (homeschooling and how to raise children). We s...

Feb 02, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep.10 Richard Hawkes OBE | Creating and taking opportunities

In this episode, I'm joined by Richard Hawkes. Chief Executive of the British Asian Trust since 2015, prior to which he held a range of senior roles in the UK and international not-for-profit sector for more than 25 years and was The Founding CEO of Sense International. In October 2020 Richard was awarded an OBE for his contribution to the charity sector and we talk about how it felt to receive the award. Richard was formerly Chief Executive of Scope (one of the largest not-for-profit organisati...

Feb 01, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep.9 Manjit K. Gill MBE | The truth about periods

In this episode, I'm joined by Manjit Gill MBE. Manjit K. Gill, is CEO and founder of the phenomenal charity, Binti International which is registered in the UK. Binti has a vision to create a world where all women have menstrual dignity. Manjit has amassed over 20 years of international business expertise and has been involved in 7 startups prior to Binti. It was her role as a volunteer mentor for a young lady in Kenya with the Cherie Blair Foundation that led her to start Binti when she found o...

Jan 25, 202155 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep.8 Shalini Khemka | Embracing technology & the power of networking

In this episode, I'm with entrepreneur Shalini Khemka. Shalini founded E2Exchange in 2011. Its mission is to help build and foster the future high impact entrepreneurs of the UK by providing one place, under one umbrella organisation, where entrepreneurs come to grow their businesses by connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, sourcing investment, finding NEDs and accessing world-class corporate services. Prior to establishing E2E Shalini was an Investment Director at LDC the private equity arm of ...

Jan 18, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep.7 Avnish Goyal | Chasing excellence

In this episode, I'm joined by serial entrepreneur, Avnish Goyal. Avnish’s desire to make a difference is the fuel that has helped to create many of his achievements. He was raised by parents, Santosh and Hemraj who instilled in him a strong set of values of industry, integrity and ingenuity which have set him in good stead for building one the most respected companies in social care in the UK, Hallmark Care Homes, and won him and his team many awards and accolades. More recently, he decided to ...

Jan 04, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep.6 Dr. Javed Khan, CEO of Barnardo's | Leading with authenticity

I'm honoured to be joined by Javed Khan, leading figure in the UK public and voluntary sectors, with thirty-four years’ experience developing a track record of successfully managing change through key high profile leadership roles. He is currently the Chief Executive of Barnardo's, the UK's largest children’s charity and oversees over 1000 services in local communities, including support for children who have been sexually exploited, young people leaving the care system, children with a parent i...

Dec 28, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep.5 Lavina Mehta, MBE | Exercise for sanity, not vanity.

In this episode, I'm with award-winning Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach and mum of 3, Lavina Mehta. Lavina's recently been awarded an MBE for her services to health and fitness during COVID-19. Pre-COVID, she launched a National press campaign to “Get UK Asians Fit!” and during the first two lockdowns in 2020, Lavina harnessed the power of social media, launching a YouTube and Instagram series for seniors; Joined by her 72-year old mother in law they made national TV and radio! Lavina and I tal...

Dec 21, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep.4 Ameesha Bhudia | Gaining the strength and resilience of an MMA fighter.

In this episode, I'm with Powerlifter, Judo black belt, BJJ blue belt, former MMA fighter, Ameesha Bhudia. She now works as a martial arts coach - teaching children to defend themselves, manages a gym and is a personal trainer helping to empower women. Ameesha tells us all about how her fascination for Judo began and how this led to her competing, being entered into the boy’s category during a tournament in Paris and the struggles she's faced as a female fighter and as an Asian woman. Also shari...

Dec 14, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep.3 Sonali Shah | How to presence yourself for high-profile interviews & building self confidence.

Sonali has been a regular face on BBC One for fourteen years. She is in her eighth year of hosting the property show Escape to the Country and also presents from many live events, such Trooping the Colour , The Lord Mayor’s Show and The Commonwealth Service , for the channel. Sonali joined the ITV Tonight reporting team in 2020 and has appeared regularly on BBC Radio 4's Today programme and on BBC Breakfast . Sonali was part of the presentation teams for Beijing 2008, Delhi 2010, the Cricket Wor...

Dec 07, 202052 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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