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'On The Go With Manav' focuses on career journeys and seeks to understand how people got to where they are today across a range of sectors. Manav hopes that by sharing the inspiring stories of his guests, more people can set out to chase their dreams and build their own amazing careers. Do not forget to subscribe on YouTube @OnTheGoWithManav and follow on Instagram @manavhartono

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October 22, 2026Episode 5228 min

From Agency Founder to Scaling the Family Business with Sanjeev Jandu

Send us Fan Mail Sanjeev Jandu is a strategist and growth architect with more than a decade of experience in digital media, performance marketing, and brand growth. After founding Breathe Media, she helped brands scale through creative strategy and performance-driven marketing. Since 2017, Sanjeev has also played a key role in growing her family’s business, launching its e-commerce division and helping drive its digital transformation. Today, she combines her experience in entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and brand strategy to help businesses unlock sustainable growth and new opportunities. In the podcast, we discussed: - Life between London and Kenya 🌍 - Finding purpose through different career paths ✨ - Family business and entrepreneurship 🚀 - Taking risks and trusting your instincts 🎯 - Resilience, growth, and self-discovery 💪 - Learning when to let go 🌱 - Advice to her younger self 💭 How to get in touch with Sanjeev: Sanjeev's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevjandu/?hl=en Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

October 8, 2026Episode 5131 min

From Startup to Global Brand with Sonal Haria

Send us Fan Mail Sonal is an entrepreneur and brand strategist with more than 10 years of experience helping fast-growing brands, SMEs, and global organisations develop marketing strategies and expand into new markets. After launching her first agency in 2013 and later founding Canvas Media in Kenya, she gained experience across a range of industries, including FMCG, beauty, hospitality, and agriculture. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of Canvas Cosmetics, a vegan beauty brand for women of colour that is expanding across Kenya, the UAE, and the UK. She is also the Co-Founder of CB Consulting Group, a strategy consultancy that supports premium brands and ambitious entrepreneurs. Drawing on both her experience as a founder and a strategic advisor, Sonal helps brands grow, enter new markets, and build long-term commercial success. In the podcast, we discussed: - Studying entrepreneurship 🎓 - Starting her first business 🚀 - Building a global beauty brand 💄 - Empowering women through business 👩‍💼 - Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur 💪 - Mindset, manifestation, and success ✨ - Advice to her 18-year-old self 💭 How to get in touch with Sonal: Sonal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonalharia/?g=5 Canvas Cosmetics' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvas_cosmetics/?g=5 The CB Consulting Group's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecbconsultinggroup/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

September 22, 2026Episode 5021 min

On The Go With Manav Hartono

Send us Fan Mail Episode 50. This is a number I waited for three and a half years to reach. When I started my podcast, I wasn’t sure if I’d get here as 50 episodes seemed ambitious. Three months after I launched my podcast in April 2023, I burnt out and stepped away to prioritise my mental health. Nine months later, in March 2024, I restarted with more clarity, discipline and purpose. I haven’t stopped since. This milestone episode dives into the journey behind the screen: my growth, my setbacks, my lessons, and the personal and professional shifts that shaped the last three and a half years. Releasing episode 50 the same week as my birthday makes this milestone even more meaningful … and here we are. How to get in touch with me: Instagram: manavhartono LinkedIn: Manav Hartono Podcast websites: https://linktr.ee/manavhartono & https://www.buzzsprout.com/2175460 Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

September 10, 2026Episode 491 hr 2 min

Mining the Mind with Dino Hira

Send us Fan Mail Dino Hira is an energy healer, counselor, mindfulness and meditation therapist who helps people slow down, regulate their emotions and reconnect with a calmer inner world. After twenty years in mining engineering, he shifted his focus to inner work and now guides clients through personalised meditation, coaching and energy‑based practices that fit modern life. Based in Hong Kong with his wife — after spending almost two decades in Perth — Dino works globally through The Modern Yogi Community and co‑runs Choy Sum Health Clinic, offering tools like Vedic astrology, akashic readings, reiki and chakra work. He also teaches in corporates, schools, prisons and rehab centres, bringing grounded mental‑health practices to communities that rarely receive them. He’s the author of A Miner Who Wins Inner Peace , using his own journey to open conversations around men’s mental wellbeing and the power of going within. In the podcast, we discussed: - Growing up in Hong Kong - Life in Australia - The mining industry and self-discovery - Being on reality TV - Finding purpose through adversity - Leading the Modern Yogi Community and Choy Sum Health Clinic - Advice to his 18-year-old self How to get in touch with Dino: Dino’s Instagram: @dino_hira https://www.instagram.com/dino_hira/ Dino’s Modern Yogi Community: @themodernyogicommunity https://www.instagram.com/themodernyogicommunity/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

August 27, 2026Episode 4836 min

From the Berlin Wall to Global Stages with Ali Ghorbani

Send us Fan Mail Ali Ghorbani is a luxury wedding, event and celebrity photographer, best known for his brand Ali G Studios. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Times of India, and Vogue. He started photography in 1989 when his uncle gifted him a 35mm camera - a moment that led him to document the fall of the Berlin Wall. That experience shaped his signature style: raw emotion, candid moments, and strong people skills. Not only has Ali photographed major celebrities such as Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Clinton, Keanu Reeves, and Uma Thurman, but he also worked with some of the top brands in the world, including LVMH, Porsche, Adobe and Four Seasons Hotels. Furthermore, Ali is known as a leading photography educator. He created Hong Kong's first Digital Photography Masterclass for secondary schools, and he has held workshops for the Royal Geographical Society, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the British Consulate, and the Office of the European Union to Hong Kong and Macao. His photography art has also been featured in New York, Beijing, Tokyo and Rome. In the podcast, we discussed: - Ali's immigrant upbringing - His journey from nightclub photography to red carpets - Shooting international luxury weddings - How Web3 and NFTs shaped photography - Smartphones, youth, and mental health - Ali's go-to tip for finding the best angle How to get in touch with Ali: Email: contact@aligstudios.com Facebook: Ali G Studios - https://www.facebook.com/AliGStudiosofficial Instagram: @aligphoto1 - https://www.instagram.com/aligphoto1 LinkedIn: Ali Ghorbani - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-ghorbani-94239b5/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

August 12, 2026Episode 4724 min

Built on Beats, Driven by Hustle with Rahul Idnani

Send us Fan Mail Rahul Idnani is a DJ, Events Manager, Automobile and Yachts Broker. Rahul was born and raised in Hong Kong. At age 16, Rahul landed his first DJ gig at a destination wedding abroad. Rahul has also worked in entertainment for almost 20 years and continues to DJ and work in the events space in Hong Kong to this day. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that Rahul started selling cars and yachts, which he continues to operate to this day. In the podcast, we dive into: - Early life and DJ career - Transition to entertainment and business - Navigating challenges and mental health - Adapting to change and future aspirations - Advice to his 16-year-old self How to get in touch with Rahul: Rahul’s Instagram: @deejayraz https://www.instagram.com/deejayraz/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

July 30, 2026Episode 4630 min

Her Rise in Travel and Media with Natasha Syed

Send us Fan Mail Natasha Syed is the founder of British Muslim Magazine, a leading travel and lifestyle publication serving Muslims in Britain. Natasha has a strong background in sales and is a familiar face in the UK travel industry. She was named one of the Top 50 Influential Muslims in Europe from 2023 to 2025. Natasha is a Travel Lead Partner at JCDecaux, the number one outdoor advertising company. She is also a Board Member for The Tourism Society and co-founded Syed PR, a marketing and PR company specialising in the Asian Diaspora globally. In the podcast, we dive into: - Education and career beginnings - Growth and transition to entrepreneurship - Launching British Muslim Magazine - The journey in journalism - Career highlights and lessons learned - AI in the travel industry - Future aspirations and final reflections How to get in touch with Natasha: Natasha’s email: natasha@britishmuslim-magazine.com Natasha’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-syed-3b39ab11/ British Muslim Magazine’s website: British Muslim Magazinehttps://www.britishmuslim-magazine.comBritish Muslim Magazine Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

July 16, 2026Episode 4531 min

Born to Fly, Built to Run with Rahul J Sharma

Send us Fan Mail Rahul J Sharma is the fastest man to run across Sri Lanka which took him 6 days to complete. He now aims to become the first and fastest man to run the entire length of Nepal in 10 days (January 2027). Rahul was born and raised in Hong Kong. He was brought up in a competitive sporting environment where he played both rugby and cricket professionally in Hong Kong. He experienced injuries along the way, which encouraged him to try another hobby … running! Rahul is now based in Melbourne, where he works full-time as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist while he trains for his next challenge in Nepal. He is also the founder of ebb&flo, a run club he hosts in Melbourne. In the podcast, we dive into: - The impact of sports on personal growth - Adolescent years and academic pressure - Transitioning from cricket to running - Building a community through sports - Navigating family expectations - Breaking a World Record in Sri Lanka - Future aspirations and reflections How to get in touch with Rahul: Rahul’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rahuljsharma_/ Rahul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-sharma-86a404213/ Rahul’s Born to Fly documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xniu1-LeFkw&t=3882s Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

July 2, 2026Episode 4450 min

Dancing Through Decades with Rani Asra Gidwani

Send us Fan Mail Rani Asra Gidwani is a pioneering figure in the world of dance in Hong Kong, recognised as the first Bollywood dance teacher in the region. With over three decades of experience, Rani founded the Rani School of DanZology, a vibrant dance school that offers a diverse range of classes for students from 3 years to 80 years and above. Rani has had an instrumental contribution in lining up the entertainment and sentimental quotient at innumerable weddings, cultural and religious events, birthday parties, as well as private and corporate functions. Moreover, Rani even holds a distinction of choreographing and dancing with top Bollywood celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachchan. Rani’s achievements are limitless, and 5 years ago, she added another credibility to her belt by receiving an honour from World Book of Records, London, "Certificate of Commitment" for her long-time service to society with honesty and sincerity during the covid 19 pandemic. Topics we covered in the podcast include: - Choreographing in the 90s - Balancing motherhood and career - Giving back and lessons learnt - Patience, positivity and embracing spirituality - Childhood influencers on dance and life - Generational differences and mental health - Career highlights and future aspirations How to get in touch with Rani: Rani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raniasragidwani/ Rani's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rani-asra-gidwani-47a75567/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show

June 10, 2026Episode 4328 min

Breaking Barriers in Hong Kong with Jeffrey Andrews

Send us Fan Mail Jeffrey Andrews is widely recognised as the first ethnic minority Hongkonger to qualify locally as a registered social worker. Jeffrey was born in Hong Kong and experienced severe discrimination and language barriers in segregated local schools, which led him to join a triad gang as a teenager. He was steered away from a life of crime by a local social worker, inspiring him to dedicate his life to advocacy. Jeffrey currently serves as the Senior Manager and Social Worker at Christian Action’s Centre for Refugees in Chungking Mansions, providing essential services, meals and community support for refugees and asylum seekers. Jeffrey’s community work has earned him a spot on Tatler Asia’s list of Most Influential, as well as a TED Talk speaker. Topics we covered in the podcast include: - Growing up in Hong Kong - A life-changing moment at 18 - Navigating life after arrest - Becoming a leader - Understanding Chungking Mansions and the role of Christian Action - Reflections on social unrest in Hong Kong - Future aspirations and advice to his 18-year-old self How to get in touch with Jeffrey: Jeffrey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffunited_hk/?hl=en Jeffrey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-andrews-17a429130/ Do not forget to subscribe to @OnTheGoWithManav on YouTube & follow 'On The Go With Manav' on Spotify & Apple Podcast. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest podcast news and upcoming episodes by following @manavhartono on Instagram and Manav Hartono on LinkedIn. Support the show