My name is Eric Jivraj and I’m deeply passionate about learning more about myself and the world. I created this podcast with the focus on self-improvement with hopes that with each conversation, I can help you build momentum in your life, one conversation at a time.
Join me on this journey of self-growth whilst we build momentum together!
Episodes
Jun 8, 2021
Jun 8, 2021
1hr 14 min
Erim Kaur, Founder and CEO of ByErim and Social Media Influencer joins the show. Erim shares the story of ByErim and talks all things business related to the future and vision of the brand.
Erim talks about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. Erim also shares with Eric how important it is for her to be a big sister to young girls all around the world.
Begin your ByErim journey today at: https://www.byerim.com/
Check out Erim's instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/erim/
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
1hr 36 min
Ayesha Mohamed, currently working as an Associate Director in banking, joins the show to share her views on women empowerment. Ayesha and Eric start the episode by discussing Ayesha's background, the significance of hard-work and spirituality in her own life and Ayesha's book. Ayesha shares her views on gender inequality and highlights the importance and need to change the narrative in order to empower women in this world.
May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021
1hr 3 min
Nabeeda Bakali, Aston University Alumni and currently working as a Customer Success Manager joins the show. Nabeeda and Eric discuss the importance of personal development and how key and impactful it is to be intentional about our own personal development journeys. They also touch on mental health and its importance.
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Feb 15, 2021
52 min
#Gymshark66 is a challenge created by Gymshark and there's a saying that says it takes 66 days to form a habit, Gymshark believes it takes 66 days to change your life. Eric and 9 other guests from the Gymshark community who are taking part in the Gymshark66 talk about their pledges and their motivation to join this challenge. They also discuss their experiences and journeys so far and conclude the episode by sending Gymshark a message. Massive shout out to our amazing guests who stepped forward to share their stories, huge thank you and shout out to Hannah Kieve, Charlotte Chatterley, Matthew Donville, Emma Blackburn, Darina Tolbo, Ryan Gizmo, Lisa Nguyen, Casey Rhodes and Lyndsey Bretherton.
Feb 11, 2021
Feb 11, 2021
33 min
Season 2 for the What's Up & What's Next? Podcast is back! We're back and it made sense to bring back Akeeb Khan to kickstart this new season. Eric and Akeeb have a brief life catch-up on what they've been up to lately and move on to discussing their views on new year resolutions and goal settings. They conclude by giving out advice and tips regarding goal setting under these difficult times.
Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
24 min
Eric dedicates this last episode of the year towards a time of reflection on what 2020 has been as a whole year, sharing some lessons and perspectives on this unprecedented year. Eric finishes the episode by speaking his views and expectations for 2021 plus touches upon the interesting future ahead and talks on what's up and what's next for the podcast. Follow us on instagram @whatsupandwhatsnext and follow us on twitter @whatsupnextt and feel free to check out our official website at https://whatsupandwhatsnext.com/
Nov 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020
28 min
Saleema Vellani, Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, and Author of Innovation Starts With I, joins the show. Saleema talks about her entrepreneurial experiences in various different fields and how her journey has progressed to date. She shares some great advice and insights for new entrepreneurs in the space on how to navigate through the current times. Saleema talks about her upcoming book launch, Innovation Starts With I. She shares the story of how the book came to life, the creative process behind it and the successful crowdfunding campaign for the book. Pre-order the book here: https://saleemavellani.com/thebook
Nov 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020
24 min
Saalika Jiwani, International Relations student at Leeds Beckett University, joins the show. Saalika and Eric discuss the meaning behind self-love, self-care and how that influences your own personal growth and self-development. They touch upon why it's so important to love yourself and share tips and advice on how you can start to love yourself even more day in and day out.
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
30 min
Azima Dhanjee, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectHear, joins the show. Azima tells us about her entrepreneurial background and shares the story behind ConnectHear. She speaks about her favourite things and learnings as an entrepreneur. Azima and Eric discuss what designing tech for social good really looks like. Check out ConnectHear at https://www.connecthear.org/
Nov 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020
28 min
Sana Ajani, Product Manager for VSCode at Microsoft, joins the show. Sana joins us to give an insight on what it's like to be a woman in the tech industry. Eric and Sana also talk about typical tech stereotypes. Sana tell us what it's like to work for a big corporation like Microsoft. They also discuss the importance that company culture and company values bring to a business. Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanaajani/