Roots to Routes with Anand Dattani
This podcast unpacks the importance of understanding where each of us come from, and the role it's played in where we’re going.
Each episode is an honest and personal conversation about legacy, identity, and the lessons passed down through generations.
Each guest is someone who has broken barriers through what they're now doing, from founders and CEOs, to creatives and athletes, we explore how our roots shaped us, what we can learn from the stories of our elders, and how much culture has evolved even since our own childhoods.
From societal expectations on success to relationships, I get the guest to share their own experience a on overcoming generational struggles, and their advice for the next generation.
If you're someone who’s ever felt stuck between living life the way you want or fitting in, or you’re still figuring out where you belong, you're not alone here.
And if you’re a guest on the show, this isn’t just about sharing your bio. It’s about sharing the stories that made you you, and leaving behind something meaningful for the next generation to hear.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
”Mental Health Was Never Talked About At Home”, ”50% Drop Off Within 3 Therapy Sessions” & How We Can Drop the Immigrant Kid ’Guilt’ | Founder of Tala...
"I think it's never too late to cut that generational trauma, to whatever extent we have it, we need to learn to heal and cut that for the next generation" - Sonia Kaurah
Who is Sonia?
- Australia bor…
Challenging My English Italian Identity & Why It’s Make or Break for Climate Strategy | 51toCarbonZero Founder
“I had to embrace my identity, and try to define it. And it’s been a journey of acceptance, in a way. And it’s a never ending piece - to say that I finally got to a realisation that my identity is my…
Highlight 13: Is Our Sense of Community & Culture As Strong As It Used To Be? (w. Zamiha Desai)
"Actually being Asian is very cool, and we forget how cool it is"
In this podcast clip, we discuss what 'community' means to Zamiha, how the sense of community and culture has evolved since the time…
Zamiha Desai on: (Re)Discovering My Culture, Feeling Stuck, Perfectionism & Dealing with Negativity
"everybody changes, positively or negatively throughout their lives... but how much do you change as a person versus how much does their perception of you change?"
About Zamiha:
> Founder of Recomme…
The Good and Bad of Coming From A Frugal Culture & How To Live Without Regret w/ Anand Mistry
"life is temporary, it's short, time's running out - even though there might be scepticism about what you're doing, just do it"
In Part 1 we focused what Anand Mistry took from his family backstory …
ProjectCHAKRA Founder: ”My struggles were nothing compared to what they were going through on a daily basis” (Part 1)
"I was working alongside some incredible leaders; as an opportunity to work in an environment like that, the learning and growth didn't even compare""
Anand Mistry is dynamo who is making great stri…
Highlight 12: Understanding This About Yourself Can Increase Your Chance of Success
"Success is Proportional to the Amount of Pain and Work You Can Tolerate"
Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NeoJodEn02c
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Feeling Lost, Quitting Finance & How To Find What You Love To Do | Laurie Wang
'that was the turning point.. really thinking where do I want to be in 10-20 years time, and do I want to be in this position'
ABOUT THE GUEST
America-born Chinese award-winning digitual marketing c…
Highlight 11: The Lonely Side of Self-Improvement | Anand Dattani
This is something I've heard @ChrisWillx refer to as the 'lonely transition period'
When you're focused on bettering yourself, you might find yourself cutting off relationships and habits that don…
Founder of Foodlama: “I Left Nigeria With A Week And A Half’s Notice”
"you can't change the world without being lonely, so get comfortable with it"
About the Guest
Damilare Ogunleye (pictured on the left) is the co-founder and CEO of FoodLama, a trusted shopping assis…
Highlight 10: Overcoming ’Brutal’ Negative Feedback & Imposter Syndrome As A Young Founder
I was told "I can't see anything in these cofounders that make the right people to start this business" [Varun Bhanot]
In this highlight, I share the phenomena of 'Tall Poppy Syndrome' and the vario…
Technology Entrepreneur of the Year 2023: My Personal Health Transformation, Leaving My Law Career & Becoming My Own Boss
favourite quote "when I first started out, I thought I was building a startup, and I actually realised the startup was building me"
Inspired by his own personal experiences, Varun Bhanot co-founded …
The Power of Personal History, Impactful Storytelling & How the Media Shapes Us (w/Lucy Fulford)
Award Winning Journalist & Author of 'The Exiled', Lucy Fulford, has seen her work published in the Guardian, Sunday Times, CNN and The Humanitarian to name a few.
In this episode, she shares insight…
Highlight 9: Learning from Dragon’s Den & The 1 Key Takeaway For Ocushield Founder, Dhruvin Patel
The founder of Ocushield shares his honest story of the before, during and after of being on Dragon's Den - and the one key lesson he took from the experience.
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Founder of Ocusheild: Avoiding Gangs, Dragon’s Den, Taking QUICK Risks & Building To Improve 10 MILLION Eyes Globally
"I always thought, they workd so hard I just want to be able to give back to them"
If you’re someone who’s inspired by the story of a visionary, but someone who was simply just motivated by his own …
Highlight 8: How Fitness Will Play A Vital Role In Your Mental Health
Founder of one of the fastest growing online fitness platforms shares his view on the important role of fitness in the future of people's mental health.
🎧FULL EPISODE
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Highlight 7: How To Deal With Your Inner Critic vs. Your Inner Guide
"...we all have that critic inside us, and it's all about creating a healthier relationship with it" (Simon Alexander Ong)
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How My Peruvian Roots And My Obsession to Overcome Obesity Helped Revolutionise the Online Fitness Industry
"ego is a thing you're going to have to dismantle. If you don't care that you're going to look like an idiot, or not get things right, it's almost like a superpower"
If you’re someone who’s inspired…
Shorts 6: How You Can Get Started On Finding What Your Purpose Is
"...we end up complaining about the fact we have no time, yet we waste the time we have" (Simon Alexander Ong)
🎧 FULL EPISODE
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Simon Alexander Ong: Overcoming 3 Major Setbacks & Ways to Improve Energy Levels to Avoid Burnout
Simon Alexander Ong: he’s an international keynote speaker, award winning coach, and the author of the, Energize: Make the most of every moment, which was the winner of the 2023 Business Book Award f…