Relight Your Fire Anita Goyal

In this insightful conversation, renowned photographer Sanjay Jogia shares his personal and professional journey, reflecting on how his background in architecture and his spiritual awakening have informed his creative process. 
 
From a humble beginning influenced by his father's work at Kodak, followed by transitioning to photography against the backdrop of the economic recession, Sanjay's story is one of pursuing passion and embracing change. He discusses the significance of storytelling through photography, the impact of losing his mother at a young age on his spiritual growth, and his mentorship inspirations. Sanjay also delves into his work with Canon's Young People Program and his future endeavors aimed at using photography for healing, self-celebration, and empowering the next generation. 
 
Throughout the conversation, themes of gratitude, spirituality, and the importance of aligning with one's true purpose emerge, highlight Sanjay's belief in the transformative power of creative expression.
 
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com. 
Thank you for listening and for all your support.


 

00:00 Introduction: Sanjay Jogia
00:52 The Journey from Architecture to Photography
02:01 Embracing the Creative Process and Overcoming Industry Challenges
05:38 The Architectural Influence on Photography
07:56 Advice for Aspiring Creatives in a Rapidly Changing World
12:38 The Power of Spirituality in Personal and Professional Growth
13:02 Finding Purpose and Embracing Life's Challenges
23:45 Reconnecting with Spirituality and Intention
27:18 Inspiring the Next Generation
28:41 Empowering Youth Through Photography
30:39 The Personal Journey to Photography
31:47 The Power of Creativity and Spirituality
36:52 Mentors and Inspirations in Life
47:02 The Future of Photography and Personal Development
49:38 Celebrating Portraiture and Healing
54:14 Concluding Thoughts and Future Collaborations

In this episode of Relight Your Fire, host Anita Goyal engages in an enlightening and emotional conversation with Sarah Waddington CBE, a seasoned professional in the world of public relations, who shares insights about her personal and professional journey. 
 
Sarah discusses her achievements, her work as a non-executive director, and her passion for social mobility and industry innovation. She opens up about her ordeal with online harassment and the impact it had on her life. She also shares her passion for helping underrepresented groups succeed in PR through her project, 'Socially Mobile'. 
 
Furthermore, Sarah offers practical advice on finding happiness, setting personal measures of success and reaching out to others for help. The interview also covers her views on the importance of diversity for business innovation and growth.
 
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com. 
Thank you for listening and for all your support.


00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Sarah Waddington CBE
00:58 Sarah's Journey in Public Relations and Her Podcasts
01:42 Challenges in the Current Business Landscape
03:07 Sarah's Personal Journey and Achievements
07:42 The Story Behind Sarah's Prestigious Award
10:32 Dealing with Online Harassment
15:18 Sarah's Passion Project: Socially Mobile
18:26 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
23:12 Words of Wisdom and Future Plans
31:37 Connecting with Sarah and Final Thoughts

This special episode explores the remarkable journey of a successful entrepreneur, John Caudwell, and his strong commitment to philanthropy.
This episode is a captivating blend of business acumen, philanthropic endeavors, and the pursuit of creating a lasting impact on the world. I loved deep-diving into John's ambitious goal of creating the world's most prestigious apartment block in Mayfair and the underlying philosophy driving this vision.
Throughout the conversation, the importance of resilience, goal-setting, and the intrinsic value of giving back to society emerge. John also shares insights into maintaining a balance between personal and professional life, emphasizing the significance of concise communication in both business and personal narratives.
I hope you enjoy the episode.

In the episode, Anya Totoc recounts her life-changing experience at the Vision Board Workshop in January 2023. She details the enriching day-long activities with Avnish, Anita and the team, as well as the importance of the preparatory psychological work before creating the vision board.
 
Finally, Anya shares her truly remarkable results, which included... a marriage proposal! Speaking fondly of the unique atmosphere at the workshop, Anya advises interested individuals to make the most of the upcoming Vision Board and Goal-Setting Workshop to be held on 7th January 2024. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
 
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com. 
Thank you for listening and for all your support.



 
 
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:38 Anya's Experience at the Vision Board Workshop
02:01 The Importance of Pre-Workshop Preparation
02:50 The Role of Exercises in the Workshop
03:14 Post-Workshop: The Impact of the Vision Board
03:47 Anya's Personal Success Story
04:28 Advice for Potential Attendees
05:29 Preparation for the Upcoming Workshop
06:06 Closing Remarks and Invitation
 

In this episode of Relight Your Fire, host Anita Goyal engages in an enlightening and moving conversation with Jo-Ann D'Costa-Manuel OBE, a tireless advocate for autism, and a beacon of inspiration in the areas of leadership, advocacy, and social change. 
 
In their enriching conversation, they cover Jo-Ann’s journey of passion and purpose; her initiatives for creating quieter, autism-friendly environments in supermarkets and airports; and her personal experiences as a parent of a child with autism. 
 
Also highlighted are her work with Caldwell Children and John Caldwell Foundation, her faith as a guiding force, and her plans for a confidential, upcoming project related to health and wellbeing.
 
Finally, she introduces her online course, 'Autism Parent Empower', aimed at guiding parents of autistic children.
 
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com. 
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
 
01:26 Jo-Ann's Journey to OBE
02:18 Personal Experiences with Autism
03:45 Advocacy for Autism: Supermarket Campaign
05:55 Advocacy for Autism: Air Travel
09:57 Impact of Advocacy and Recognition
11:50 Career Journey and Current Role
18:07 Influence of Faith and Family
22:56 Upcoming Projects and Future Goals
26:48 Advice for Parents with Autistic Children
29:45 Connecting with Jo-Ann and Final Thoughts

This episode welcomes my husband, Avnish Goyal, who shares his ideas about personal development, as well as providing an overview of the upcoming Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop scheduled for 7th January 2024 at the Hotel Sofitel (Heathrow) from 10am to 5pm. 
To book your place this years workshop visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vision-board-and-goal-setting-workshop
The workshop focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families in manifesting their personal and collective goals. Avnish recounts the impact of this workshop over the past 11 years, highlighting how attendance increased exponentially with the shift online due to COVID-19, helping to reach a broader range of people.
 
He emphasises the value of goal setting and vision board creation, citing numerous success stories from past participants, including improved educational achievements and countless fulfilled personal ambitions. The discussion also includes a personal testimony from previous participant, Anya Totok, who credits her engagement in the workshop for achieving her dream of... a marriage proposal!
 
To find out more about myself, the work I am involved in or the show – visit www.anitagoyal.com
 
Or to get in touch with me you can email anita@anitagoyal.com. 
 
Thank you for listening and for all your support.
 
 
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:07 Discussing the Vision Board and Goal Setting Workshop
01:21 The Impact of COVID on the Workshop's Reach
02:48 The Benefits of Attending the Workshop
03:49 The Power of Vision Boards in Achieving Goals
04:06 The Importance of Goal Setting in Relationships
05:53 Success Stories from Previous Workshop Attendees
06:41 The Role of Vision Boards in Young People's Success
07:55 The Consequences of Not Setting Goals or Making a Vision Board
11:16 Guest Speaker: Anya Totok Shares Her Experience
15:42 Advice for Future Workshop Attendees
18:02 The Importance of Vision Boards in Life Design
19:34 Conclusion and Invitation to the Workshop