Second Success

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with Emotion AI pioneer, author and CEO, Dr Rana el Kaliouby. An AI thought leader, Machine Learning scientist Dr Rana el Kaliouby, is Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva (an MIT spin-off), and author of the book Girl Decoded: A Scientist’s Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology. A passionate advocate for humanizing technology, ethics in AI and diversity, Rana has been recognized on Fortune’s 40 Under 40 list and as one of Forbes' Top 50 Women in Tech. Rana is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and a Young Presidents' Organization member, and co-hosted a PBS NOVA series on AI. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and a Post Doctorate from MIT. Her book Girl Decoded was released around a year ago; an insight into the growth of emotion AI and facial recognition as well autobiographical story of a young woman's push against societal norms, and moving from her home in Egypt to the UK to study and to go further afield to study and start up her own company in the US, along with the various challenges she faced and overcame.   In this podcast, Rana talks a little about her journey into business, the importance of mentors and what she considers key in her move from academia to running her own successful business. Personal Website: https://ranaelkaliouby.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliouby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranaelkaliouby/ Affectiva Company Website: https://www.affectiva.com/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with medical doctor and skin aesthetics specialist, Dr Qian Xu. Dr Qian Xu has 12 years experience as a medical doctor, and has been specialising in facial aesthetics and skin rejuvenation since 2012. Her practice has evolved from simple injectable and aesthetic treatments to encompass a more holistic, medical approach to skin health and prevention of premature skin ageing.  Not only does Qian have a thriving aesthetics practice, she is a leading authority and well-respected mentor in the industry, and is also a practising hospital doctor in A&E. It is the combination of these two seemingly unrelated specialties that has crystalised her belief that looking good is more than just skin deep. Qian gets to talk about her journey as a yound child moving to the UK from China unable to speak English, to becoming a doctor and then running a successful business. We get to hear how she manages to overcome the challenges before her. Website: https://www.saclinic.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drqianxu/ For red light therapy with Dr Qian Xu: Website: https://www.redjuvenatemedical.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redjuvenate_medical/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with mutli-award winning photographer, Sanjay Jogia of Eye Jogia Photography. Sanjay is an Internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer who has been featured as One of the World’s 6 Best Wedding Photographers by the global Professional Photographer Magazine. He is the only Wedding Ambassador by Canon UK representing the EMEA region, as well as being a global Brand Ambassador for X-Rite, Fundy Software, Tether Tools, Loupedeck, Canson Infinity, Eizo, Spiffy Gear, and Dreambooks Pro. Together, Sanjay and his wife Roshni established ‘Eye Jogia Photography’, a successful Luxury Destination Wedding Photography Studio based in Harrow on the Hill - but Sanjay’s self-taught love of photography started at school by developing his own style and approach from a young age with his father’s film Canon AE-1 camera. Known for his unconventional creativity in a timeless style, Sanjay travels the world as a Photographer, Educator, Mentor, Judge, Brand and Industry Ambassador. His wedding images are a blend of ‘Reality’ and ‘Fantasy’ - a fashion and movie inspired approach using beauty lighting and posing techniques which are balanced with a sensitive, observant and almost portrait-like documentary approach for the majority of wedding images giving his wedding couples the best of both worlds. Ultimately, he wants to tell the amazing story of all Eye Jogia couples in a way they will cherish with pride. Sanjay has won over 80 of Print Competition Awards but now is privileged to be invited regularly as a Judge for WPPI in Las Vegas, for SWPP in London, SM Fotografi in Sweden, and for the British Photography Awards as an Associate amongst various online European competitions. Sanjay has also proudly represented Team GB in the World Photographic Cup for the past two years with 2 of his images as ‘finalist’. Last but not least, Sanjay actively represents the British Wedding and Events Industry with his ongoing participation in the UK Government Taskforce for Weddings in two of the 6 Working Groups to gain government support both financially and operationally to reignite the industry in the wake of the Global Pandemic following a year of industry wide neglect. Website: https://www.eyejogia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyejogia/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with magician, David 'Magicman London' Harris. David, or as he is professionally knows, Magicman London, has a multi-faceted approach to each event, from corporate days, gala dinners, trade shows to weddings, each client is treated individually bringing a zest of imagination and fun leaving guests feeling they have witnessed something amazing. David’s love of magic began at the age of five watching his father performing a coin trick which David still performs today. As a professional magician his constant striving for new ideas, inspiration for new tricks develops from daily life and people he meets, and this breathes new life into his magic. David’s reputation within the entertainment world is renowned and well respected and has become an artisan within his field. In this episode, he'll talk about his success, all built upon passion and following your dreams!! Website: http://www.themagicman.london/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicmanlondon/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with entrepreneur, Javed Laher. Javed is a London based tech professional with over 15 years of experience working for the biggest companies in the world which include Microsoft, Amazon and IBM. With an undergraduate Degree in Business Management with Computing, as well as a Postgraduate MBA, both from Brunel University in London, he also studied at Harvard University in Boston USA, to achieve a certificate in Strategic Business Management. He has launched a disruptive food app into the UK market and has been called a “Disrupter” in the food tech space by Authority Magazine, with features in multiple articles for his creation. He’s also started a podcast on YouTube called “Suits N Tracksuits” where he shares more about mindset, positivity and resilience, to inspire the younger generation. Javed has a very charitable nature and was invited to Buckingham Palace for an exclusive dinner as part of his support for the British Asian Trust charity, through which he had the pleasure of meeting Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla. We'll get to hear him talk about how he went onto achieve his Successes!! But the big question we’ll get to hear him answer will be, “Is he going to be the next James Bond?” Cheff33 - www.chef33.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/javed-laher-digital-marketing/ Suits N Tracksuits Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBFfqgUJ9wef6RmzEI0RVg Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with aesthetic dental surgeon, Dr Manrina Rhode. Dr Manrina Rhode graduated from Guys Hospital, London in 2002 and has since become known as one of the top aesthetic dentists in the UK. Her expertise in cosmetic dentistry led her to being appointed the first dentist for Harvey Nichols and Harrods. She was recently listed in Dentistry’s Top 50, she is a clinical ambassador for Obagi skincare and sits on the editorial board for Clinical Dentistry. As well as frequently published articles and radio appearances, Manrina has several TV appearances - one of the best known being the Sensodyne TV advert. Manrina runs her own course teaching Smile Makeovers using Porcelain Veneers to Dentists, called Designing Smiles. With 18 years experience in the aesthetics industry, Manrina has launched for own medical grade skincare line DRMR, which can be purchased from her website. In this episode, she'll talk about her success, all built upon enthusiasm and some seriously hard work!! Dr Manrina Rhode - https://www.drmanrinarhode.com/ Courses - https://designingsmiles.co.uk/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmanrinarhode/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode, we get to the learn how Chunz and Makh took their background working as DJ and MC to a different level by creating the Roots and Rhymes podcast. The challenges, the successes, and the benefits of working as a partnership. Founded and hosted by UK-based veteran DJ Chunz alongside his co-host and MC Makh, who both witnessed and were part of the 2000’s UK Bhangra revolution first-hand, their podcast show explores how urban culture and music has shaped the incredible Brit-Asian pop-culture that we’re experiencing today. Roots and Rhymes is now one of the UK’s leading British-Asian Podcasts, drawing from the experiences and stories of the most iconic innovators in Asian popular culture today. Their show plays host to iconic DJs, Musicians, Radio Personalities, Fashion Designers, Comedians and industry professionals who come from different backgrounds from around the world. Roots & Rhymes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhymes/ Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/roots-and-rhymes Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with publicist and entrepreneur, Quincy Dash. Quincy Dash is a British publicist, media executive, entrepreneur and the Founder of elite PR agency, The Quincy Dash Co. A media agency specialising in PR & Media Relations, Event Management, Celebrity & Influencer Endorsement and Talent Management. Born in Burundi, Quincy came to the UK at just 2 years old and was raised in London. He graduated with an accredited CIPR Bachelors with an honours degree in Business & Public Relations. He started his first business at 22 and became a diamond expert in rough & polished diamonds and precious metals. By the age of 25, he was diamond trading internationally with jewellery manufacturers and clients residing in US, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, UAE, Singapore and India. With offices based in the London diamond district and the Antwerp diamond district, he would spend 6 months of the year in the UK and the other 6 in Belgium Quincy then went on to set up his PR agency in 2020. His work and clients have been featured on TV, Radio and publications such as BBC, CNN, FOX, ITV, LBC, Prosieben, MTV, Forbes, Business Insider, The Times, Tatler, Grazia, Esquire, Glamour, Playboy, Cosmopolitan, Refinery 29, Daily Mail, The Sun, The Telegraph, Metro, Evening Standard + many, many more. We'll get to hear him talk about how he went onto achieve his Second Success!! The Quincy Dash Co. -  https://thequincydashco.com/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with voice artist, entrepreneur, lecturer and amateur boxer, Seema Aggarwal With over a decade of experience working specifically with voice through her various experiences as a voice coach, voice over artist, radio trainer and public speaker, Seema has a deep understanding of voice and what lies beneath it. Her work has been broadcast across BBC One, Two and Three, BBC Asian Network, Radio 2, 5 Live, BBC World Service, Cineworld and Vue Cinemas. Her extensive work in the corporate world, from local government to Walt Disney, led her to spend three years interviewing nearly 200 senior executives from 166 different companies, looking at how voice influences their decision-making around who they hire and who they do business with. Seema is keen to spread her methods and run further experiments to tackle issues ranging from employee engagement to bias in the courtroom. She is currently a lecturer in communications and media. And in this podcast she’ll get to talk about her work in corporate and then for herself, and what it took for her to venture into the world of amateur boxing. Project Optimum: https://projectoptimum.com/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with entrepreneur, Nathan Khider Leaving school at the age of 15, Nathan has gone on to become an influential business personality, who is instrumental in transforming the lives of others. Nathan started very early in life and by the age of 18 he was already working for a large London estate agent. Through the process, he learnt about closing deals and making money out of it. This motivated him to start something of his own and he began with sourcing properties for various private investment firms and high net worth personalities within Central London. By the year 2005, Nathan was already making more money than what he even aspired to earn. However, tough times hit again and soon Nathan saw himself as a broke and homeless guy on the streets in the city. Overcoming all these tough days, Nathan started again and this time with more consciousness and awareness and learning from his mistakes. He’s gone onto build multiple businesses and is now looking to help other entrepreneurs through The Yen Society (Young Entrepreneur Network) – let’s hear from him on how he manages this!! YEN - https://www.yensociety.com/ Nathan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathankhider/ Nathan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-khider-aa5580a2/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with entrepreneur, David Wang. David Wang is a successful entrepreneur, consultant & strategic investor. He has a strong passion for tech startups and advises organizations on how to reshape digital business models. David has professional consulting experiences in managing digital transformation projects, strategy, M&A transactions & startup venture developments. He’s already consulted on various digital transformation projects for international top tier clients and has advised Fortune 500 CxOs and senior executives in developing and executing technology strategies. Overall, he has a unique cross-cultural business understanding and has gained industry experiences in automotive, chemical, eCommerce , life science, logistics, insurance, reinsurance, public sector, and across startups. Besides his professional consulting career, David also has a strong focus on startups and venture development. He has conducted seed investments to various early-stage startups. Listen to how he made the switch from corporate to entrepreneur!! David Wang: https://www.thisiswang.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisiswang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprincewang/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with serial entrepreneur and investor, Asad Khan. Asad Khan is a serial entrepreneur and an investor with a passion for business and charity. He has a directorship in several companies, and since the first down lockdown his street-food style Indian restaurant, Bombaylicious has donated over 5000 meals in conjunction with other businesses. Versatile and flexible, with the drive to achieve, Asad started his career within catering whilst still at university and then went on to diversify in tech and property. For Asad, it’s all about making an impact with income coming secondary. This podcast will be invaluable to anyone thinking of starting their own business. As Asad provides practical approaches to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship. Get to learn how he develops his mindset through learning; whether that be through podcasts, books or other people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asad-khan-82031760/ Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with behaviour therapist Mandeep Jassal. Mandeep talks about her path to becoming a nurse and then going onto being a therapist. If achieving that success wasn't enough, Mandeep then moved and retrained to be able to work in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of the Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai. https://www.priorygroup.ae/about/meet-the-team/mandeep-jassal/ Mandeep openly talks about the challenges she faced in making a big move and how her growth mindset enabled her to overcome the many challenges, especially those from when she was younger. Follow Mandeep her on social media for valuable tips on managing stress & anxiety: https://www.instagram.com/mandyjassal/ With the UK now in its 3rd national lockdown, Dr Rakish Rana also talks about overcoming adversity and ways to develop a growth mindset. Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with entrepreneur and developer The Honourable Richard Evans. Richard began his career in printing, marketing & radio, successfully selling out with fellow directors and his father in 2002 to a major UK PLC. He re-located his prime residence to Vilnius in Lithuania in 2017, establishing high quality construction supply chain including promoting off-site manufacturing, timber sales, windows & doors and adventure parks worldwide. As well as modern methods of construction Richard has other business interests in raising capital in Oil & Gas & other sectors, and more recently PPE sales. He prides himself as a prolific networker spending his time between the Baltic’s, UK, Spain & Barbados. Listen to Richard to walk about his work ethic, his attitude and relationship building skills.  Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with TV Presenter, Hayley Palmer. Hayley started out her career in Radio at Voice Fm, and quickly moved to presenting the Drive time show on Vibe 107.6. Her passion for radio shined through, which secured her hosting a 3 hour Show on Love Sport Radio & presenting the Showbiz News. Her talent was picked up by SKY TV where she currently presents an 80’s music show on Prime time Saturday night, where guests have included favourites from my teenage years, including Kim Wilde, Toyah Willcox & Bucks Fizz, and a weekly chat show called ‘At Home with Hayley’ where guests have included Duncan James, Courtney Act & Lady Colin Campbell, and also which was recently voted in Closer Magazine’s top 20 Shows of the week. Hayley’s natural and warm persona, has landed her to Host Prestigious Events such as Live at Television Centre, National Film Awards, An evening with Carter Savoy & interview at The National Television Awards & the Dancing on Ice launch. Hayley also writes a weekly entertainment column for Revive Magazine.  Hayley is co-presenting a new show called ‘That Was Then, This Is Now’ a reboot of Tops of the Pops, with broadcaster Mike Read, and producer Mike Stock (of Stock, Aitken & Waterman) In this podcast, we'll hear what kinds of mindset and daily habits Hayley believes were key to acheiving success!! How can you support the podcast?  1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with Founder and CEO Johnny Pawlik. He is the Founder and CEO of the international branding and marketing firm Mantra Media (https://mantrahq.com/) and luxury retail brand Atelier Japan (https://atelierjapan.com/). With over 20 years of experience in branding, marketing, and strategy, Johnny has consulted with the European Parliament, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, British Members of Parliament, the NHS, the UKTI, and a plethora of others. Johnny has featured on Good Morning Britain, the BBC Political Debates, BBC Radio, Osaka Radio, Asahi Shimbun, and many others. Over the last 10 years, Johnny has had his strategies implemented by governmental, private, and charity sectors in North America, South Africa, Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Listen to how Johnny started his first business at school, toured as a guitarist as part of a jazz band and got involved in social media from as early as using MySpace. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with entrepreneur - Anishka Prasad. Anishka Prasad is a former lawyer, now turned Entrepreneur and LegalTech enthusiast. She has an award-winning LegalTech startup in London that addresses the pain point of Work From Home solutions for lawyers, mediators and legal professionals. Coming from a legal background of commercial litigation, she has now fully transitioned to her Second Success in entrepreneurship. having also achieved an MBA from Imperial College Business School London. We'll hear what key attributes she believes were key to acheiving her second success!! Anishka Prasad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishka-prasad-86198127/ How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with ex-marine - Ed Hill.   Proving a lot of doubters and naysayers wrong, Ed joined the elite Royal Marines Commandos as a teenager where he specialised as a sniper and conducted operational tours in Northern Ireland, Africa and Iraq.  Although destined for a promising career in the military, after 14 years of service he made the sudden decision to leave. Since then he has returned to Iraq as a private security contractor, provided armed protection to ships against Somali pirates, worked as a doorman in Liverpool and worked as a personal bodyguard to wealthy people in London.  Ed now runs Intrepid Protection, a London based company that provides high-end protection services to high net worth individuals - https://www.intrepid-protection.com/ We'll hear what key attributes he believes were key to achieving his second success!!  Dr Rakish Rana also gives a little insight on how he used one the attributes mentioned when he suddenly developed alopecia during his mid-20s. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with Kalbir Bains, author, speaker and changemaker. Kalbir discusses how she defied all medical predictions of not being able to walk properly nor to be able to have full use of her left arm, to then go on and complete a marathon. A huge success for anyone!! Her second success has been to then go on and become an author, speaker and policy maker. Her book, ‘NOT our daughter! The true story of a daughter-in-law’ (https://amzn.to/35TeWcy) has also been turned into a short film, and Kalbir has also contributed a chapter to another book, 'Voices of Punjab: The strength and resilience of 15 Punjabi women living in the UK' by Anita Goyal and Aastha K Singhania. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with Mr Super Prime - Daniel Daggers,  Daniel has achieved great success over the last 23 years in real estate. Starting at the age of 17 as a real estate agent, he was head-hunted a decade later to join Knight Frank as a senior negotiator. Over the following 12 years, Daniel worked his way up to Partner of The Private Wealth Office, advising the UHNW community on their portfolios, buying, selling and leasing in London and further afield. During his career, Daniel has advised and executed close to $4Billion of sales including one of London’s most expensive homes for what was reported to have sold for £95M. Daniel is now looking to leverage technology and social media to disrupt the real estate world. And we'll hear what he believes to be the key attributes to become a success!! Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with Eloise Lovell Anderson, former model and now TV and Film actress. Hear from Eloise, as she describes her journey into modelling, the challenges and the mindset that was needed to then move into TV and film. Eloise talks about her time on filming with her sister on the TV show, ' The Bastard Executioner'.  Describing how important it is for her to have fun in everything she does, Dr Rakish Rana goes on to talk about fun in life, as a key component for success!! How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this second episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks with James Ison, Deal Maker for the 0.1%, on James' humble beginnings, starting the hugely successful RKOI Instagram page and going onto his latest venture with The Legacy Circle.   The Legacy Circle is an organisation which provides a collaboration between new money and old money. The preservation of wealth with 'new' learning from 'old' and where the 'new' provide exciting and modern investment opportunities for the 'old'.   James talks about the 3 key attributes he puts above all else that has ensured his successes. And hear Dr Rakish Rana expand upon one of James' key attributes and how it has aided in his own success story. How can you support the podcast? 1. Share it on your social media platforms. 2. Tell your friends and family 3. Please follow, subscribe and review Episodes released every Tuesday 6am GMT.

In this first episode of the Second Success Podcast, Dr Rakish Rana talks about his own success story; starting from his youth to now working as a life coach. He goes onto describe why he is known as the The Clear Coach and provides some practial advice on how to move forwards from procrastination.

Intro trailer to hear what to expect from the Second Success podcast by Dr Rakish Rana, The Clear Coach.