Originally from Kolkata in India, Aheli Bhattacharya has spent the past 13 years in Mumbai navigating a traditionally male dominated industry in the alco bev sector - and today we will be talking about living in the hyphen when it comes to being a modern woman, balancing femininity and the traditional perspective of being a woman in India whilst also having a successful career in a masculine space. Aheli is a senior-level manager for the German alcohol brand Jägermeister.Living in the Hyphen Podcast hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati (S02E13).Aheli's Linkshttps://instagram.com/ahelibhattacharyaaLeo's Links:https://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hasan Mandviwalla is a senior partner at the international law firm Madviwalla & Zafar and today we are going to talk about Living in the Hyphen when it comes to balancing your work identity with your social identity as well as discussing the light side of the law.Living in the Hyphen Podcast hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati (S02E12)Hasan's Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasan-mandviwalla/Leo's Links:https://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brought up in the US, Alexandrea only met her natural birth father in 2017 after a private investigator found him in Spain. Alexandrea is a social media and design expert blogger and founder and CEO of Lacoma Media. Based between New York and Barcelona, Alexandrea identifies as a digital nomad. Living in the Hyphen S02E11 hosted by Leo Taylor-JannatiLeo's Links:https://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiAlexandrea's Links:https://www.instagram.com/alexandrea.june/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are going to be discussing dating in the hyphen; this time when it comes to dating and relationship differences in South America, Asia and Europe.On today’s episode I’m joined by Ivette Pena; the entrepreneur and co-founder of the business consultancy and design agency - You Are The Factory.I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Living in the Hyphen Podcast (LITH) S02 E10 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati.Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiIvette's Linkshttps://youarethefactory.com/https://www.instagram.com/ivi_queen_of_queens/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast (LITH) S02 E09 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati.On today’s episode I’m joined by Anayah George. Anayah is a voice over artist, blogger and founder of The Tacit Diary. Today we are going to be discussing living in the hyphen in terms of religion and becoming a born again Christian.Anayah's Linkshttps://www.tiktok.com/@anayah_oxhttps://www.instagram.com/nxtella__/https://www.thetacitdiary.info/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the psychotherapist Francesca Seetal.Francesca's work focuses on identity. Francesca helps her clients connect with their inner, deeper self in hope that they can regain a sense of purpose and meaning. She is based in London but originally from the North of England.I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Francesca's Linkshttps://rootedpsychotherapy.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/francescaseetal/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the musician and composer Faranak Shahroozi.Born in Iran, Faranak emigrated to the USA in the early 1980s and has lived in California ever since.Faranak is known for her lyrical, romantic and captivating melodies. Her beautiful musical touch has placed her amongst world-renowned instrumentalists such as Yo-Yo Ma and David Garrett.Recently, her song 'Persia' was placed in Richard Branson's Women of Iran Spotify playlist.I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Faranak's Linkshttps://faranakmusic.com/https://www.youtube.com/@UCdYgkPhfe-lA1V8FfQUd_Hg https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VCeQg1CQG53LOLY8cQWBP?si=fU0XTlIJQ-iVCwFdgnRDpwhttps://www.instagram.com/faranakmusic/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the actor Chiara Lari.Chiara is a graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre; one of the most reputable drama schools in the world. On today's episode our discussion is regarding growing up duel heritage in America, moving to the UK and UK drama schools from an American perspective.I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Chiara's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/chiara.lueji/https://www.spotlight.com/3338-0197-4500Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the entrepreneur Jack Whiting. Jack is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of businesses such as Beer Lanyard and Imagination Growth Marketing.Our discussion today is about being an alpha male, male identity and what it means to be a modern day leader in business today. I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Jack's Linkshttps://imaginationgrowthmarketing.com/https://www.instagram.com/jw15091Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 4 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with presenter and entrepreneur Josh Ford. Josh is the founder of the YouTube consultancy Unordinary Creatives and has worked on projects with the English FA and Prime Sport. He also regularly presents on various TV shows and YouTube channels. Our discussion today is about balancing business & family, male identity, being a leader and what it means to be an alpha male in today's society. I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Josh's Linkshttps://www.unordinarycreatives.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/unordinarycreatives/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 3 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with designer and entrepreneur Declan Foley. OriDeclan is the Creative Director/ Principal of Designwest and Motion Monster. Originally from Ireland, Declan now spends his time running his two businesses on either side of the Atlantic. Our discussion today is about 'dating in the hyphen' and the differences between dating in the UK/ Europe and America. Is it easier? Is it worse? I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Declan's Linkshttp://declanfoley.ie/https://designwest.ie/https://motionmonsters.com/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with award nominated screenwriter, director and producer Noel Chingunji AKA Nifty Noel. Our discussion is about not only about Ethnic Minorities in the UK TV & Film Industry but also a fascinating talk about nationality and cultural identity in the UK and US. Noel formerly worked as the assistant to the Egyptian-British television producer Ash Atalla (The Office (UK), The IT Crowd) as well numerous other production and writing roles. He is now working on his directorial debut short set to be produced this year.I hope that you can enjoy this great conversation.Noel's Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-chingunji-b8615113b/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.instagram.com/niftynoel/?hl=enLeo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with children's author, TV host, producer and former Iranian rugby player Naveed Mardi.Based in Los Angeles, Naveed talks about his life growing up with an American mother and an Iranian father and how it has influenced his life and career so far.Naveed also reveals the Persian in LA experience and what it was like playing for the Iranian National Rugby Team - travelling from the US to Iran on a regular basis to play rugby.He also talks about his two children's books Alien Pizza and Maple, the Syrup-Sneezing Tree and his time as TV host.I hope that you enjoy the episode.Naveed's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/naveedmardi/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelamannyhttps://www.naveedmardi.com/Leo's Linkshttps://www.leotjannati.com/https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannati#NaveedMardi #LivingintheHyphenPodcast #LeoTaylorJannati #IranianRugbyPlayer #ChildrensWriter #TVHost #Producer #AlienPizza #MapleTheSyrupSneezingTree #PersianInLA #IranianNationalRugbyTeam #USandIran #CrossculturalExperience #LosAngeles #SportsInterview #ChildrensBookAuthor #TravelExperience #MixedHeritage #HyphenatedIdentity #Multiculturalism #Biculturalism #CulturalIdentity #DiversityandInclusion #PersianCulture #PersianHeritage #RugbyCareer #PersianAmerican #GrowingUpHyphenated #GlobalCitizen#IranianCulture #HyphenatedLife #BiculturalExperience #CrossCulturalIdentity #MulticulturalIdentity #GlobalIdentity #MixedIdentity #IdentityStruggles #ParentalInfluence #FamilyHeritage #PersianCommunity #PersianDiaspora #ChildrensLiterature #PersianChildrensBooks #TVProduction #SportsCareer #InternationalSports #TransnationalExperience #InterethnicIdentity #CulturalDiversity #PersianAmericanExperience #IdentityPolitics #BiculturalIdentity #HybridIdentity #ThirdCultureKid #TCK #IranianAthlete #CulturalIntegration #CulturalExchange#PersianAmericanCommunity #CulturalAdaptation #CulturalAwareness #CulturalClash #CulturalFusion #CulturalHybridity #CulturalMosaic #CulturalPluralism #CulturalSyncretism #GlobalNomad #MulticulturalSociety #MultiracialIdentity #HyphenatedAmerican #TransculturalExperience #TransnationalIdentity #PersianTraditions #IranianTraditions #CrossCulturalCommunication #BiculturalHeritage #MixedCulturalIdentity #IranianDiaspora #PersianAuthor #RugbyPlayer #ChildrensLiteratureAuthor #PersianCultureInLA #PersianHeritageInLA #HybridCulture #lithpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey guys, so this clip marks the end of the season. Thanks for listening to Season 1. I hope that you enjoyed it. Which was your favorite episode?Shout out to all of our listeners around the world. Namely our listeners in the US, France, Belgium and of course the United Kingdom.Season 2 is coming. Season 2 will be released on 26th April 2023 at a new time of 8pm BST so please make a note in your diary. Wednesdays so no longer will we be on Thursday mornings, we will now be releasing episodes at a new time of Wednesday nights.Season 2 will be 13 weekly episodes plus a special bonus episode marking the 20th episode of LITH.Thanks again for listening and wishing you, your family, your friends, your loved ones a very Happy Easter from myself and everyone part of the LITH team.See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 1 Episode 6 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the Engineer, Women in STEM Advocate and Founder of FLO London; Maawura Totoe.STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields have long been considered a "man's world." But women are breaking through gender barriers and making significant strides in these male-dominated industries. Maawura Totoe is one such woman who has made her mark as an engineer in a typically masculine job.Despite the progress made by women in STEM, the field still faces challenges. Bias, discrimination, and gender stereotypes are still present in many workplaces.In this interview, Maawura discusses the challenges she's faced and the strategies she used to overcome them.Maawura's belief is that the main challenge facing women in STEM is the lack of representation. Women make up only a small percentage of the STEM workforce and this can make it difficult to find female role models and mentors. Maawura believes that it is essential to increase the visibility of women in STEM and encourage young girls to pursue careers in these fields.Despite these challenges, Maawura remains optimistic about the future of women in STEM. She believes that the more women who enter these fields, the more diverse and inclusive they will become. By breaking down gender barriers and challenging stereotypes, women are helping to transform STEM into a more welcoming and equitable industry.Maawura is also the founder of FLO London; the ultimate social guide to London.Hope that you enjoy this great conversation!Maawura's LinksPersonal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maawura-totoe-a4397315b/FLO London Website - https://www.flolondon.co.uk/FLO London Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flolondon_/Leo's LinksWebsite - https://www.leotjannati.com/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiInsta - https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with author, podcaster and creativity coach Amy Lohr.As a creativity coach and mentor, Amy helps people unlock their creative potential and guides them through a journey of innovative discovery. Amy is the author of her part-memoir, part-fiction The Sun at Midday: Stories and Teachings of a Hippie Elder which she wrote during her time in Hawaii. The book was released June 2022 and shortly followed by Rising Sun Journal: A Daily Ritual for Expansion and Expression which was released in October of the same year.Her podcast, In Full Color, airs monthly on all major podcast channels In Full Color covers topics around creativity, spirituality and mental health.Amy's Links Website - https://amyinfullcolor.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amyinfullcolor/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5Zh1oueDBUe6UT7lVpQdfv?si=1916a35cd5cb4c72Leo's LinksWebsite - https://www.leotjannati.com/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiInsta - https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 1 Episode 4 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with the Venezuelan-American painter & vidéaste artist Lala Drona. Lala Drona (b. 1988) is a Venezuelan-American painter and videaste, born in Denver, Colorado. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado, Lala Drona has since published and exhibited her work internationally. Most recently, her videos and paintings exploring digital spaces and the female gaze, were shown at the Cite des Arts de Paris. Her paintings, videos, and writing explore the meta-body, alternate realities, and women in the digital world. The totality of her artwork contributes to, and exists within a fictional universe and mythology established online and then recontextualized in the physical world through paint on canvas, performance, and sculpture. She is based in Paris, France.​Artist Statement:​​Lala Drona plays with the idea of the mirror and reflectivity, alternate realities, the transitions through these realities and how they manifest in our daily lives. Refusing to choose just one medium, she paints, writes, and creates short films, all which take place in her artistic universe. The voyage from the virtual to the real, and vice versa, play a significant role within her practice, and she represents these transition with her use of symmetry and grayscale. She re-contextualizes virtual media in reality through paint and canvas, tying everything together to create a cohesive and complex narrative.I hope you can sit back and enjoy this great conversation. I hope that you enjoy the episode and please remember to share, like and subscribe.Leo's LinksWebsite - https://www.leotjannati.com/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiInsta - https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/Lala's LinksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/laladronaofficial/Website - http://www.laladrona.com/homeYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNyouZTqI4asgXvH6jZkKfwSIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER - https://www.leotjannati.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living in the Hyphen Podcast Season 1 Episode 3 hosted by Leo Taylor-Jannati. Today’s interview is with musician and music producer Chris Ransome. Chris is known for his recent involvement as a producer in the London drill music scene and his previous involvement in the musical acts Those Makeshift Heroes and Fear No Fish. I hope you can sit back and enjoy this great conversation. I hope that you enjoy the episode and please remember to share, like and subscribe.Leo's LinksWebsite - https://www.leotjannati.com/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leotjannatiInsta - https://www.instagram.com/leotjannati/Chris' LinksInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ransom3madeit/SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER - https://www.leotjannati.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s interview is with influencer and curve model Amina Karimovna. Born and raised in East Ukraine, Amina then spent her high school years in China. After China, she moved to Bali where she found work as a model and videographer. She now lives in London where she is continuing to pursue her modeling career and her social media influencer work. Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you can sit back and enjoy this great conversation. I hope that you enjoy the episode and please remember to share, like and subscribe.Leo's LinksWebsiteTikTokInstaYouTubeAmina's LinksInstagramTikTokYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PerOn today’s episode of Living in the Hyphen, I’m joined by the artist and mystic - Cristallina Fischetti. Cristallina is best known for her abstract art pieces, which are a fusion of vibrant colors and gestural movements. Born and raised in London, Cristallina has a fabulous combination of Colombian and Italian heritage. She draws on her latin flair to create paintings, murals, installations and works on paper that have been showcased in galleries all around the world. Cristallina is also the founder and host of Hype A podcast - a weekly podcast amplifying voices in the arts that since May 2022. She is a graduate of the University of Leeds, the London College of Fashion and the Chelsea College of Arts. I hope that you enjoy the episode and please remember to share, like and subscribe.Cristallina's LinksHype A PodcastInstagramAbstract Medicine YouTube ChannelPersonal WebsiteLeo's LinksOfficial WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.