Live The Dream Podcast

Harinder Mullay

Welcome to the Live The Dream, hosted by Harinder Mullay. Each episode dives into real stories and honest conversations with creatives, thinkers, disruptors, and everyday people doing extraordinary things. 🎧 New episodes bi-weekly — exploring purpose, resilience, identity, and the messy middle of life. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story worth hearing. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

  1. Why Men Need to Look Within: Healing, Masculinity & Leading With Dignity | Vincent Perez

    3d ago

    Why Men Need to Look Within: Healing, Masculinity & Leading With Dignity | Vincent Perez

    In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder sits down with Vincent Perez, founder of Equity Institute, Men’s Healing Network, Lead Within, and Dignity Compass. Vincent’s work sits at the intersection of men’s healing, dignity, leadership, education, emotional resilience, community, and systems change. Across his career, he has worked with schools, organisations, young men, incarcerated youth, community leaders, and men seeking deeper healing and accountability. This conversation explores what it really means for men to do the inner work — not as performance, not as surface-level self-improvement, but as a path towards responsibility, emotional honesty, service, and dignity. Vincent shares why men’s work needs to include deeper conversations about violence, trauma, race, power, accountability, and healing. He also opens up about his own journey, his work with men and boys, and why he believes men need spaces where they can be challenged, supported, and guided toward wholeness. In this episode, we cover: 🎙️ Why men need spaces for honest inner work 🎙️ What modern men’s work often misses 🎙️ Healing, accountability, and emotional responsibility 🎙️ Vincent’s work with young men and incarcerated youth 🎙️ Why dignity and belonging matter in leadership 🎙️ The role of Positive Intelligence and self-awareness 🎙️ How men can lead other men without reproducing harm 🎙️ Why service, purpose, and community are central to healing If you’re interested in men’s work, masculinity, leadership, healing, emotional resilience, education, or personal transformation, this episode will give you a lot to reflect on. 👤 Guest: Vincent Daniel Perez 🔗 Connect with Vincent:Website: https://www.vincentperez.co/Equity Institute: https://www.equity.institute/Men’s Healing Network: https://www.mhn.life/La Cima: https://lacima.org/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    40 min
  2. The CEO Advisor Warning Founders About AI, Exits & The Future of Business | Themos Pentakalos

    Jun 4

    The CEO Advisor Warning Founders About AI, Exits & The Future of Business | Themos Pentakalos

    In this episode of Live The Dream, Harinder Mullay sits down with Themos, a CEO advisor with over 35 years of experience across corporate leadership, B2B SaaS, private equity, M&A, software company exits and founder advisory. Themos has worked on both sides of the private equity table — from C-suite leadership and exits to advising founders preparing their companies for sale. In this conversation, he shares what most founders misunderstand about exiting a business, why private equity buyers care more about numbers than emotion, and how CEOs can prepare for the reality of dealing with investment bankers, analysts, lawyers and acquisition teams. But this conversation goes much deeper than business. Themos also shares his honest perspective on AI and why he believes the technology is not just good or bad — it is inevitable. He gives real examples of companies using AI to build internal CRMs, analyse thousands of customer service calls, rethink offshore teams, review marketing dashboards and change how software companies operate. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful message: AI can help with speed, analysis and automation, but it cannot replace human judgement, creativity, intuition, honesty and lived experience. We also explore Themos’s spiritual side, his retreat work, his belief in lifelong learning, and what “living the dream” means after decades in business. In this episode, we discuss: Why Themo no longer sees himself as a traditional coachWhat founders misunderstand before selling their companyThe private equity mindset behind acquisitions and exitsWhy AI is already reshaping B2B SaaS, customer service and marketingThe danger of outsourcing your thinking to AIWhy AI-generated content is making authenticity more valuableWhy CEOs still need trusted human advisorsThe importance of honesty in business and leadershipHow spiritual practice and self-awareness shape Themos’s next chapterIf you are a founder, consultant, coach, CEO, advisor or business owner trying to understand where AI fits — and where human experience still matters — this episode is for you. 👤 Guest: Themos Pentakalos🔗 Connect with Themos Pentakalos: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themos/Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/drivemeta/Website: https://drivemeta.com/🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.comMore about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    41 min
  3. She Left Big 4 Corporate Life to Build a Purpose-Led Leadership Firm | Trisha Daho

    Jun 2

    She Left Big 4 Corporate Life to Build a Purpose-Led Leadership Firm | Trisha Daho

    In this episode of Live The Dream Podcast, I sit down with Trisha Daho, founder of Empowered Leadership Cultivation, a people and culture strategy firm helping organisations build better leaders, stronger teams, and more meaningful workplace cultures. Trisha spent years as a partner at a Big Four accounting and advisory firm before making the decision to leave corporate life and build something of her own — a firm she describes as “a small firm with a big heart and a big mission.” In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to walk away from prestige, security, and a global brand in order to build a life and business rooted in purpose. We discuss: 🎙️ Why Trisha left Big Four corporate life 🎙️ The fear and identity shift of starting again 🎙️ Building a purpose-led business from scratch 🎙️ Why self-awareness is essential for great leadership 🎙️ The emotional side of entrepreneurship and small business ownership 🎙️ The importance of balance after moving to France 🎙️ Why leadership starts with knowing yourself 🎙️ What “living the dream” really means beyond money and success This is a powerful conversation for founders, coaches, consultants, leaders, and anyone who feels like they are successful on paper but still searching for deeper meaning in their work and life. 👤 Guest: Trisha Daho 🔗 Connect with Trisha Daho: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishadaho/ Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowered-leadership-cultivation/ Website: https://empoweredlc.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    34 min
  4. Why Coaches & Founders Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind | Brent Hultman

    May 27

    Why Coaches & Founders Who Ignore AI Will Be Left Behind | Brent Hultman

    What happens if coaches and founders ignore AI? In this episode of the Live The Dream Podcast, I sit down with Brent Hultman, founder of Kairos Profit Coach, to unpack one of the biggest shifts happening in business right now: the collision between AI, coaching, and founder discipline. Brent brings a rare perspective. Long before AI became mainstream, he was already working around intelligent-agent style systems — and in this conversation, he shares what business owners and coaches need to understand if they want to stay relevant, profitable, and future-ready. We explore: 🎙️ why founders need discipline when uncertainty hits 🎙️ how AI can support a business without replacing human connection 🎙️ what coaches risk when they ignore technological change 🎙️ why small businesses need sharper messaging, not bigger budgets 🎙️ how to grow profit without losing authenticity This episode is for: ✅ coaches ✅ consultants ✅ small business owners ✅ founders ✅ anyone trying to grow in a rapidly changing world If you’re building a business in 2026 and beyond, this conversation will challenge how you think about growth, leadership, and what comes next. 🔔 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more conversations with founders, coaches, and business leaders shaping the future. 👍 —👤 Guest: Brent Hultman 🔗 Connect with Brent Hultman: Personal Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-hultman-93b4ba4/ Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kairos-profit-coach/ Website: https://kairosprofitcoach.com/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Need growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial

    38 min
  5. She Lost Her Parents at 13… Then Built a Legacy That Earned an MBE | Bimmy Rai

    May 14

    She Lost Her Parents at 13… Then Built a Legacy That Earned an MBE | Bimmy Rai

    Bimmy Rai MBE joins Live The Dream Podcast for a powerful conversation on loss, faith, leadership, women’s rights, community service and what it really means to give back. After losing both parents by the age of 13, Bimmy was forced to grow up fast, protect her siblings and navigate life with strength, duty and faith. That experience became the foundation for decades of service across charity, community, equity, diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Bimmy shares the story behind receiving her MBE, her work with Sikh Women’s Aid, City Sikhs, fostering communities, women’s rights, mental health, interfaith work and why silence can no longer be the response to issues within our communities. This is a story of resilience, purpose, spirituality and legacy. Watch now and subscribe for more powerful stories from people living the dream through impact, service and purpose. —👤 Guest: Bimmy Rai MBE 🔗 Follow Bimmy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bimmyrai/ Linked In: ‪https://www.linkedin.com/in/bimmy-r-64760325/ 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates and BONUS Content: https://livethedreampodcast.com More about me and my projects: https://www.harindermullay.com/ Needs growth infrastructure and systems to elevate your business: http://aurexaisolutions.com/ Want to learn more about my faith, check out:  ⁨@basicsofsikhi⁩  YouTube - @harinder.mullay Instagram - / harinder.mullay TikTok - / harinder.mullay X - https://x.com/harindermullay Linked In - / harinder-mullay Facebook - / harindermullaypodcast #diversityleader #inclusionleader #equityleader #mbe #ukpodcast #sikhpodcaster

    1h 26m
  6. How I Turned My 8-Year-Old Sons Into Award-Winning Entrepreneurs | Tandy Virdee

    Apr 15

    How I Turned My 8-Year-Old Sons Into Award-Winning Entrepreneurs | Tandy Virdee

    🔗 Follow Tandy: During lockdown, Tandy Virdee did something most parents talk about… but never actually do. He turned a homeschooling project into a real brand with his 8-year-old twin sons — and within a few years they were running pop-ups, winning awards, and learning how to pitch, sell, and build confidence in rooms full of adults. But the bigger story isn’t Rocket Sonic.It’s what happened next: Tandy realised young talent is everywhere — in sport, music, acting, business — but most kids never get visibility, mentorship, or doors opened. So he created New Young Blood, a platform built to celebrate and support the next generation. In this episode, we talk about: 🎙 How to build confidence in kids (without ego) 🎙 Turning creativity into a career (even when family doesn’t “get it”) 🎙 What Tandy learned working with global brands like Adidas, Diageo & Tommy Hilfiger 🎙 Why jealousy and gatekeeping hold communities back 🎙 How New Young Blood is helping young athletes, actors, and entrepreneurs get seen 🎙 Using purpose-led work to support causes like violence against women and girlsIf you’re a parent, mentor, or young person with a big dream — this conversation will shift how you think about success. Subscribe for more stories from people building legacy in real life. Links for Rocket Sonic + New Young Blood are in the description. 👤 Guest: Tandy Virdee 🔗 Follow Tandy: Website: https://www.tandyvirdee.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tandyvirdee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandyvirdee/ 🔗 Follow Rocketsonic: https://www.rocketsonic.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rocketsonicwear 🔗 Follow New Young Blood: https://www.newyoungblood.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearenewyoungblood 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers. Get the latest updates on my Podcast: https://www.harindermullay.com/podcast Get Business and Marketing Resources: https://www.harindermullay.com/products-list I help Facebook Ads agencies generate predictable sales meetings using AI-driven outbound systems — without hiring SDRs. Want to know more, click here: https://clientonautopilot.com/ Apify Referral Link: https://www.apify.com?fpr=mmwsn7 Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.youtube.com/@basicsofsikhi

    1h 29m
  7. The Truth About Autism & ADHD in South Asian Families (Nobody Talks About This) | Kashif and Sophia Mahmood

    Apr 8

    The Truth About Autism & ADHD in South Asian Families (Nobody Talks About This) | Kashif and Sophia Mahmood

    What do you do when everyone — teachers, doctors, even the system — gives up on your child?Cash faced this nightmare when his daughter Sophia was repeatedly dismissed by schools and professionals for eight years… only to eventually discover she was autistic.By then, the damage was done — bullying, isolation, academic struggle, emotional trauma.In this powerful episode, Kash and Sophia open up about:🧠 Autism, ADHD & neurodivergence in South Asian communities⏳ The 8-year battle for a proper diagnosis💔 The moment Cash found Sophia alone in the playground, isolated from every child🏫 How schools fail neurodivergent children🗣️ The stigma, shame & generational pressure immigrant parents face🎬 Sophia’s remarkable journey from “She’ll never go to university” → to filmmaker, director & editor🤝 A Muslim-Hindu family proving “Humanity comes first.”🔥 The urgent need for better support systems for neurodivergent kids❤️ Cash’s mission to launch a Neurodivergent Film Festival to showcase unheard talentWhether you’re a parent, educator, or someone navigating neurodivergence yourself — this conversation will change how you see autism forever.WATCH TILL THE END — Sophia’s growth, resilience and raw talent is one of the most inspiring stories we’ve ever shared.—👤 Guest: Kashif & Sophia Mahmood🔗 Follow Sophia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soph14.04Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illuminoussnapsSholay Documentary:🔗 Follow Kashif: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kashif2567CIC Project: https://divergentcinema.co.uk/🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates on my Podcast: https://www.harindermullay.com/podcastBook a FREE appointment with me to scale your business: https://harindermullay.com/calendarApify Link: https://www.apify.com?fpr=mmwsn7Want to learn more about my faith, check out: @basicsofsikhiYouTube - @harinder.mullay Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullayTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayLinked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-mullay/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/harindermullaypodcast #AutismAwareness #NeurodivergentVoices #ADHDCommunity #SouthAsianStories #InspiringInterviews

    1h 31m
  8. He Was Top 10 in Britain… Then Lost Everything (Boxing, Faith, Fatherhood & Autism) | Larry Olubamiwo

    Apr 1

    He Was Top 10 in Britain… Then Lost Everything (Boxing, Faith, Fatherhood & Autism) | Larry Olubamiwo

    Larry’s lived multiple lives: elite athlete, professional boxer, and now working actor — but the real story is what happened between the titles and the screen roles.In this episode of Live The Dream Podcast, Larry opens up about the mindset that carried him through championship-level boxing… the brutal reality of fighting while working a full-time job… training at Repton Boxing Club… learning strategy from world-class coaching… and why he believes struggle creates champions.We also go deeper than sport: Larry shares how faith reshaped his outlook, why positivity became his survival tool, and what he’s learned as a dad navigating his son’s autism diagnosis — from the diagnosis waiting list to routines, support systems, and staying resilient as a provider.If you’re chasing a dream, rebuilding after setbacks, or trying to stay strong for your family — this one will hit home.In this episode:🎙️ From sprinting → boxing (and what sparked the switch)🎙️ The reality of pro boxing: money, pressure, and sacrifice🎙️ Mindset: “job to do” vs hype and ego🎙️ Coaching, humility, and learning the hard way🎙️ Transitioning into acting (EastEnders, Venom 2, Silo + more)🎙️ Faith, fatherhood, and raising a neurodivergent childWhy positivity isn’t “soft” — it’s a weaponIf this episode helped you, like, subscribe, and comment: What’s one setback you’ve had to rebuild from?—👤 Guest: Larry Olubamiwo🔗 Follow Larry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larryolubamiwoYouTube: ‪https://www.youtube.com/@TheGymRatPackDoesEntertainmentIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5045180/?ref_=ext_shr_wts🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast for more conversations with creators, entrepreneurs & changemakers.Get the latest updates on my Podcast: https://www.harindermullay.com/podcastGet Business and Marketing Resources: https://www.harindermullay.com/produc...Book a FREE appointment with me to scale your business: https://harindermullay.com/calendarApify Link: https://www.apify.com?fpr=mmwsn7Want to learn more about my faith, check out: https://www.youtube.com/@basicsofsikhiYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@harinder.mullay/videosInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/harinder.mullay/TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayX - https://x.com/harindermullayLinked In -   https://www.tiktok.com/@harinder.mullayFacebook -  https://www.facebook.com/harindermullayofficial #fatherandsons #professionalboxer #boxerturnedactor #autismparents #ukpodcast #sikhpodcaster

    1h 23m

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Welcome to the Live The Dream, hosted by Harinder Mullay. Each episode dives into real stories and honest conversations with creatives, thinkers, disruptors, and everyday people doing extraordinary things. 🎧 New episodes bi-weekly — exploring purpose, resilience, identity, and the messy middle of life. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story worth hearing. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your podcasts.