Living with Purpose

Dr. Akhtar Badshah
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Living with Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, a visionary leader and author, the podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. Each episode delves into the stories, experiences, and philosophies that inspire individuals to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, community impact, or just a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a purposeful life, “Living with Purpose” offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice to guide you on your own path.

  1. 2d ago

    #Episode132 - Brooke Summerhill - Founder & CEO The Summerhill Firm and Divorce Financial Analyst

    Brooke Summerhill is the Founder and CEO of The Summerhill Firm, LLC and a Divorce Financial Analyst who helps people navigate the financial side of one of life’s biggest transitions. With a career focused on financial strategy, Brooke has developed a particular understanding of how money, relationships and major life decisions can intersect. Her work is about giving people the knowledge and clarity they need to understand their options and feel more prepared for whatever comes next. But Brooke’s perspective extends beyond the numbers. She understands that financial decisions are deeply personal, and that having the right information can give people greater confidence as they build the next chapter of their lives. In this episode, we’ll explore Brooke’s career journey, what drew her to this particular area of financial work and the lessons she has learned from helping people through periods of significant change. We’ll talk about independence, confidence, fresh starts and the importance of creating a future that reflects what matters most

    #Episode132 - Brooke Summerhill - Founder & CEO The Summerhill Firm and Divorce Financial Analyst

  2. 4d ago

    #Episode131 - Fortunato Vega - Founder of The 601 Club

    Fortunato Vega is Founder of The 601 Club, a community built around bringing interesting people together and creating meaningful connections. Across his career, Fortunato has developed a real appreciation for the power of relationships and the opportunities that can come from simply putting the right people in the room. His work through The 601 Club reflects that belief, creating a space where people can share ideas, build friendships, learn from one another and open doors to new possibilities. There is a genuine sense of curiosity behind what Fortunato does. He is interested in people, their stories and what they are capable of when they have the right connections and encouragement around them. In this episode, we’ll hear more about Fortunato’s journey, what he has learned from a career in finance and community building, and why relationships have played such an important role in his life. We’ll talk about ambition, generosity, opportunity and the people who help shape our journey, before exploring what it means to Fortunato to live with purpose.

    #Episode131 - Fortunato Vega - Founder of The 601 Club

  3. Sep 24

    #Episode130 - Lucinda Sowerbutts - Head of Oscar International

    Lucinda Sowerbutts has built a career around communication, connection and creating opportunities for people to make a difference. As Head of OSCAR International, Lucinda has been closely involved with the organisation’s work supporting children and young people in India, helping to develop programmes including the UK School Tours, Child Sponsorship and the International Young Leader programme. She has also brought her background in PR and marketing to work across a diverse range of industries and social impact initiatives. But for Lucinda, this work goes beyond simply running programmes or raising funds. Her involvement with OSCAR has given her a front-row seat to what can happen when young people are given access to education, sport, mentorship and opportunities that allow them to see a different future for themselves. She is also passionate about opening doors for the next generation, from supporting young people with work experience and career development to mentoring women looking to build their own careers. In this episode, we’ll explore Lucinda’s journey, the experiences that have shaped her commitment to social impact, and what she has learned about the power of opportunity.  We’ll talk about purpose, giving back and the responsibility we all have to create opportunities for others, before discovering what living with purpose means to Lucinda.

    #Episode130 - Lucinda Sowerbutts - Head of Oscar International

  4. Sep 22

    #Episode129 - Nasha Fitter - Founder of Citizen Health & FOXG1 Research Foundation

    Nasha Fitter is an entrepreneur and rare disease advocate who has spent much of her career tackling difficult problems that affect people’s lives. Her path has taken her from investment banking and technology to education and, ultimately, into the world of rare disease after her daughter was diagnosed with FOXG1 syndrome. What began as a deeply personal challenge became a mission to change what was possible for families facing the same reality. Nasha went on to co-found the FOXG1 Research Foundation and is now helping build Citizen Health, creating technology designed around the needs of rare disease patients and caregivers. There is something particularly powerful about Nasha’s story because her work has not simply been about responding to a problem. It has been about refusing to accept that things have to stay the way they are. Her belief that patients and families should have a stronger voice in shaping the systems designed to support them runs through everything she does. In this episode, we’ll talk about the unexpected ways life can change the direction of your work, what happens when personal experience becomes a catalyst for action, and the lessons Nasha has learned about motherhood, resilience, leadership and building for a purpose bigger than yourself. Ultimately, we’ll explore what it means to find purpose not in the life you planned, but in the life you are actually living.

    #Episode129 - Nasha Fitter - Founder of Citizen Health & FOXG1 Research Foundation

  5. Sep 17

    #Episode128 - Ravi Vedula - CVP at Microsoft and Author of Hyderabad Days

    Ravi Vedula is a Corporate Vice President at Microsoft and the author of Hyderabad Days, bringing together a career in technology and leadership with a deep connection to storytelling and personal experience. His journey offers an opportunity to look at purpose from two perspectives: the professional path we build and the stories we carry with us along the way. Technology is constantly changing, but many of the questions around identity, ambition, belonging and what makes a life meaningful remain remarkably human. Through his career and writing, Ravi has explored different ways of making an impact, whether that is through leading at scale, sharing ideas or preserving the experiences that have shaped him. In this episode, we’ll delve into Ravi’s journey, the lessons he has gained throughout his career and what writing has taught him about memory, identity and perspective. We’ll also ask him how his understanding of purpose has evolved and what he believes makes a life well lived.

    #Episode128 - Ravi Vedula - CVP at Microsoft and Author of Hyderabad Days

  6. Sep 15

    #Episode127 - Vandana Mishra - Founder and CEO of goEasy

    Vandana Mishra is the Founder and CEO of goEasy.kids, a platform built around helping children develop the confidence and skills they need to navigate the world around them. Her work is rooted in the belief that giving children the right tools early in life can have a lasting impact, not just on how they learn, but on how they see themselves and their potential. Building a business with a clear social purpose takes more than having a good idea. It requires persistence, curiosity and a willingness to keep asking what could be done differently. Vandana’s journey offers plenty to explore around those themes, as well as the motivations that sit behind the work she does. In this episode, we’ll talk about the experiences that have shaped Vandana, the lessons she has picked up along the way and what she has discovered about creating something that is both purposeful and practical. We’ll also explore the question at the heart of this podcast: what does it really mean to live with purpose?

    #Episode127 - Vandana Mishra - Founder and CEO of goEasy

  7. Sep 10

    #Episode126 - James Bernard - CEO of Global Impact Collective

    James Bernard has built a career around helping businesses grow, adapt and make the most of the opportunities created by a rapidly changing world. With experience spanning entrepreneurship, business development and emerging technology, James has seen first-hand how quickly industries can evolve. His work sits at the intersection of business and innovation, but his perspective goes beyond simply keeping up with change. It is about understanding where the real opportunities lie and having the courage to pursue them. That raises an interesting question about purpose. When there are constantly new directions to take and new possibilities to explore, how do you decide what is actually worth pursuing? In this episode, we’ll hear more about James’ journey, the experiences that have influenced the way he approaches business and change, and the lessons he has learned along the way. We’ll explore ambition, adaptability and the choices that shape a fulfilling career, before asking James what living with purpose looks like from his perspective.

    #Episode126 - James Bernard - CEO of Global Impact Collective

  8. Sep 8

    #Episode125 - Karim Meghji - CEO of CodeAI.org

    Karim Meghji brings a perspective shaped by experience, ambition and a belief in the importance of continuing to learn and evolve. Throughout his career, Karim has built experience across business and leadership, navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with building a meaningful professional life. His perspective offers a reminder that success is rarely about reaching one fixed destination. It is about the decisions we make, the people we learn from and the principles we choose to carry with us. For Karim, purpose is not necessarily found in having all the answers. It can come from staying curious, embracing change and being willing to ask whether the path you are on still reflects the person you want to become. In this conversation, we’ll explore Karim’s experiences, the lessons that have stayed with him, and the moments that have influenced how he thinks about success, relationships and fulfilment. We’ll also ask the bigger question: when you strip away the titles and achievements, what does it really mean to live with purpose?

    #Episode125 - Karim Meghji - CEO of CodeAI.org
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Living with Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the journey of finding meaning and fulfillment in life. Hosted by Dr. Akhtar Badshah, a visionary leader and author, the podcast features insightful conversations with thought leaders, changemakers, and everyday heroes. Each episode delves into the stories, experiences, and philosophies that inspire individuals to live with intention and purpose. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, community impact, or just a deeper understanding of what it means to lead a purposeful life, “Living with Purpose” offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice to guide you on your own path.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Akhtar Badshah
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Living with Purpose
  • Show Website
    Living with Purpose