Could you become a foster carer? And what does the journey actually involve? 👀
 
From fostering vs adoption and the approval process, to financial support and the support available to carers, this episode gets into the questions people often have but don’t know who to ask.
 
Hear directly from foster care professionals and a foster carer about what it really takes to open your home, support a child and become part of a wider community.
 
🎙️ Trailer out now. Full episode coming soon.
 
#FosterCare #Fostering #FosterCarers #AttunedToChildren #ChildrensCare

What does it really take to be the CEO of Lyca Radio? 👀
 
In this special 5-Year Showcase, Raj Baddhan, CEO of Lyca Radio, sits down with Doni Brasco and Ruby Raza to take us behind the scenes of his journey into leadership.
 
From the nerves and responsibility of becoming CEO at a young age, to navigating senior presenters, making key changes and building relationships across the organisation, Raj opens up about the experiences that shaped his leadership.
 
He also shares the kind of insider insights you don’t usually get to hear, giving us a closer look at the decisions, challenges and thinking behind the CEO role.
 
🎙️ Get inside the mind of a CEO. Watch the full episode now and stay tuned for more from Raj’s 5-Year Showcase.

From stepping into the role of CEO to leading one of the UK’s biggest Asian radio networks, Raj Baddhan opens up about the journey behind the title.
 
In this special 5-Year Showcase, Raj sits down with Doni Brasco and Ruby Raza to talk about becoming CEO of Lyca Radio, the nerves and responsibility that came with taking on the role, and the changes he wanted to bring to the organisation.
 
Ruby recalls her surprise at seeing such a young CEO at the helm, while Raj shares how he navigated working alongside senior Lyca presenters and why treating everyone equally has always been important to him.
 
A candid conversation about leadership, responsibility, growth and the journey that shaped Raj as CEO.
 
🎙️ Trailer out now. Full episode coming soon.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses harassment, intimidation, and experiences of physical and mental abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.
 
Harassment can take many forms. It can be subtle or overt, verbal or physical, and sometimes it can remain unspoken for years.
 
In this episode of Lyca XTRA, host Deep Rajah is joined by Sangeeta Pandey from IIW and Gayatri Shenoy, Principal Business Analyst, for an open and honest conversation about modern harassment and the experiences that often go unheard.
 
They discuss why many women hesitate to speak about their experiences, why some choose not to disclose what happened for years, and how family, colleagues and the people around them can influence that silence. They also share personal experiences from their family and professional lives, including moments when they felt harassed, threatened or unsafe.
 
A difficult but important conversation about recognising harassment, understanding the reasons behind silence, and creating spaces where people feel safe enough to speak openly.
 
🎙️ Modern Harassment | Lyca XTRA

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses harassment, intimidation and experiences of harassment. 
 
Harassment isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it goes unspoken for years.
 
In this episode of Lyca XTRA, Deep Rajah is joined by Sangeeta Pandey (IIW) and Gayatri Shenoy, Principal Business Analyst, for an honest conversation about the different forms harassment can take, why women often hesitate to speak up, and how the people around them can influence that silence.
 
They also share personal experiences from their family and professional lives, opening up about moments when they felt harassed, threatened or uncomfortable.
 
A difficult conversation, but an important one.
 
🎙️Modern Harassment | Coming up on Lyca XTRA
 
Produced by Imagine X Global

What if the right debt could actually help your business grow faster?
 
In this episode, Khush sits down with Meenal Sambre, Founder and Director of Samaria Global Finance Limited, to challenge the common misconceptions around business debt, funding and growth.
 
Meenal explains why businesses should think about funding before cash flow becomes a problem, what lenders really look for beyond the numbers, and how management, operational efficiency, sector knowledge and the story behind a business can influence funding decisions.
 
They also explore the changing lending landscape, the role of traditional banks, alternative funding sources, and how AI is making financial decisions faster while human judgement remains essential.
 
A conversation about using debt strategically, making informed financial decisions and giving your business the confidence and funding it needs to grow.
 
Watch the full episode now.
 
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Is Debt Really Bad for Business? Debt often gets a bad reputation in business, but what if the right debt could actually help a company grow faster? In this episode, Khush sits down with Meenal Sambre, Founder and Director of Samaria Global Finance Limited, to break down the myths around business debt, funding and growth. From why businesses should plan funding before cash flow becomes a problem, to what lenders really look for beyond the numbers, Meenal shares insights into management, operational efficiency, sector knowledge and the story behind a business. They also explore how the lending landscape is changing, the role of traditional banks, alternative funding sources and how AI is making financial decisions faster while human judgement still remains essential. A conversation about using debt strategically, unlocking opportunities and funding growth with confidence.
🎙️ Trailer out now. Full episode coming soon.

From a childhood surrounded by music to building a remarkable career in the industry, Mohammed Vakil’s journey is one of passion, dedication and a lifelong love for singing.
 
In this special episode, host Ravi Sharma sits down with renowned artist Mohammed Vakil to explore the story behind his musical journey. Vakil Ji shares how the culture of music in his household inspired him from a young age and how that early passion eventually led him to the heights of the industry.
 
He reflects on his experiences and memorable moments with legendary names such as Jagjit Singh and Javed Akhtar, and shares the story of how he was called to sing during the shoot of Veer-Zaara.
 
For aspiring singers, Vakil Ji also shares an important message about discipline and consistency. Despite spending years in the industry, he continues to practise his singing regularly, proving that learning and improving never truly stop.
 
A heartfelt conversation filled with music, memories, career-defining moments and valuable lessons for the next generation of artists.
 
बचपन से संगीत के माहौल में पले-बढ़े मोहम्मद वकील का सफर जुनून, समर्पण और गायकी के प्रति आजीवन प्रेम की कहानी है।
 
इस खास एपिसोड में होस्ट रवि शर्मा, मशहूर कलाकार मोहम्मद वकील के साथ उनके संगीत के सफर पर विस्तार से बात करते हैं। वकील जी बताते हैं कि कैसे उनके घर में संगीत का माहौल बचपन से ही था और किस तरह उसी ने उन्हें गायकी की दुनिया की ओर प्रेरित किया।
 
वह अपने करियर के कई यादगार पलों को भी साझा करते हैं, जिसमें जगजीत सिंह और जावेद अख्तर जैसी महान हस्तियों के साथ उनके अनुभव शामिल हैं। वह यह भी बताते हैं कि कैसे उन्हें फिल्म वीर-ज़ारा की शूटिंग के दौरान गाने के लिए बुलाया गया।
 
नए और उभरते हुए गायकों के लिए वकील जी अनुशासन और लगातार अभ्यास की अहमियत पर भी बात करते हैं। इंडस्ट्री में इतने वर्षों का अनुभव होने के बावजूद, वह आज भी नियमित रूप से अपनी गायकी का अभ्यास करते हैं, जो यह साबित करता है कि सीखने और बेहतर बनने की प्रक्रिया कभी खत्म नहीं होती।
 
संगीत, यादों, करियर के खास पलों और अगली पीढ़ी के कलाकारों के लिए जरूरी सीख से भरी एक दिल को छू लेने वाली बातचीत।
 
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