Representation has never been more important, and some are blessed with creating it in an eloquent, artistic and inimitable style. In this wonderful episode, Jaspreet Kaur (Award Winning Poet, Writer and Teacher) illuminates various parts of her forthcoming book. Jaspreet discusses the significance of naming her book "Brown Girl Like Me"; the importance of not shying away from mental health issues; the challenges - and benefits - of writing during a pandemic; and breaking down the systematic shame attached to periods. To find out more about Jaspreet Kaur, go to her website: http://www.behindthenetra.com/  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 e-mail anita@anitagoyal.com.  Thank you for listening and for all your support.

EP. 40 | Relight Your Fire | Around the World with Mandeep Rai

Relight Your Fire; to fuel your passions and purpose and rejuvenate your fire for life. While this may sound like a mountain of a task, in reality, it takes a few actions and new ways of thinking compounded over days, weeks and years. In this series, we explore the minds, values and habits of high performing individuals to find what they do to relight their fire. We dive into their stories, how they got to where they are and most importantly, how they’ve stayed motivated, inspired and passionate. I hope you enjoy the podcasts.

To get in touch with Anita about the show or any other queries, you can e-mail: anita@hgf.org.uk

Relight your fire is hosted by Anita Goyal. Anita is the CEO and trustee of The Hemraj Goyal Foundation and the Hallmark Care homes foundation.  Also serving as the Vice President of Barnardo’s, Patron of Binti International and an Ambassador of the Alzheimer’s Society.  She is an award-winning philanthropist, community champion and author of Voices from Punjab and Voices from Gujarat. Anita’s passion for teaching led her to become a teacher in science and an Assistant Headteacher. She has completed her MA in Special and Inclusive Education in London and is pioneering personal development workshops in schools across the UK.  She is passionate about making a difference and believes in doing everything with passion and purpose.