Hosted by Veena · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 50 episodes
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Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform where real stories meet real ambition. Every business has a beginning, but what truly drives an entrepreneur to take the leap? What fuels their resilience through the highs and lows? In each episode, we dive deep into the why behind the brand, uncovering the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of founders from all industries. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner looking for inspiration, or simply someone who loves hearing raw and honest stories of success, failure, and perseverance—this podcast is for you. Your story matters. Your journey is worth sharing. And Founder in the Chair is here to help you tell it. 🎧 Tune in. Get inspired. Take your next step.
Veena hosts Founder in the Chair, a business show with 50 episodes published.
What happens when life forces you to stop, walk away, and truly listen to yourself? In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena Nayyar is joined by Sonali, founder of Lilac Rose Designs - a brand identity strategist w
What makes a home feel calm, timeless, and truly personal? In this episode of Founder in the Chair , host Veena Nayyar sits down with London-based interior designer Shivli Marothia , founder of Shivli Marothia Interiors,
What if your home could think, adapt, and work around your life - not the other way around? In this episode of Founder in the Chair , host Veena Nayyar sits down with Mandy, founder of Akea Homes , to explore a journey t
Aman Brar is the definition of real, raw and unstoppable. From raising three children to creating content that makes millions feel seen, she has built an empire on authenticity, chaos and culture - without ever compromis
Most “transformations” fail because they start with food and workouts. Rowan starts with identity. After walking away from accounting, he spent over 20 years coaching at the intersection of mind, body, and life - helping
What happens when a woman walks away from a secure career to follow her soul’s calling? After six years of infertility, IVF heartbreak, loss, and silence within her community, Hema found her purpose - helping others rise
What happens when a 15-year-old girl refuses to follow tradition and chooses her own destiny? Meet Neelam Challoner - multi-award-winning coach, author, and founder of Designer Life. A woman who walked away from expectat
From postnatal depression to national recognition - Sharifa Begum’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. After facing isolation, anxiety, and a loss of identity as a new mother, Sharifa found strength in
What happens when you finally stop running from your feelings? In this powerful and moving conversation, Sukhvinder (“Suky”) Grewal opens up about his journey from emotional disconnection to self-awareness — and how beco
When you stand for something, you’ll be tested. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Imran Savas , founder of Tape UK , shares how he built one of the UK’s most values-driven business platforms — without invest
When a parent heals, an entire generation transforms. In this deeply honest and heartfelt conversation, Aman Kaur shares how heartbreak led her to discover her purpose — helping parents heal their own wounds so their chi
After years of pushing herself to do it all, Deepa Bhatti hit burnout — physically, mentally, and emotionally. What followed was a journey of rediscovery that led her to build Alpha Camp UK , a space for women to reconne
Born in Uganda and raised in the UK, Sonal Dave has lived a life defined by resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Diagnosed at birth with congenital hip dysplasia and living with hidden disabilities and chronic pain, she
From running around her parents’ factory as a child to helping lead the second generation of her family business, Joti Reehal’s story has come full circle. What started with a career in IT — cut short by arthritis and ch
Growing up in 1970s Britain, Thushara Collins and her family faced racism and even physical attacks simply for being different. Those challenges built her resilience and independence — qualities that would carry her thro
✨ What if the struggles you face today aren’t random — but patterns carried from past lives? In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena sits down with Gautami , an astrologer, numerologist, and past life regression t
From just two sarees to a thriving fashion and community brand — this is the inspiring story of Sana, the founder of Mona Lisa Sarees and the force behind the Mona Lisa Pop-Up Shops . At just 19, Sana moved to the UK wit
From redundancy to resilience , Kaneez Nabijee’s story is one of transformation and purpose. After leaving a 13-year career in finance, Kaneez took a leap into the unknown — building Dr. Expat , a medical recruitment and
From childhood trauma and a life-changing firework accident to battling depression and rejection in Bollywood, Nina’s journey is one of resilience, passion, and self-belief. In this episode of Founder in the Chair, she s
At just 16 years old, Sukhvinder Kaur thought she was going to the library the next day with her friends. Instead, she came home from school to find her family preparing for her wedding. In this powerful episode of Found
Mandy
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership · The Empty Nest Mom
1 appearance on this show
Rowan
businesswoman and engineer · Hoot n’ Holler
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Aman Kaur
practicing dentist, mentor, advisor · The Mindful Parenting Coach
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Sana
PCOS dietitian · Mona Lisa Sarees
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Nina
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Founder in the Chair is hosted by Veena. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 50 episodes.
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