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The Tamil Creator

The Tamil Creator

Hosted by Ara Ehamparam

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139

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Aug 2026

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"The Tamil Creator" is a podcast started by me (Ara Ehamparam) to celebrate, spotlight and learn about the brilliance among creators in the global Tamil community, with the end product being a conversation that is equal parts educational, inspirational and entertaining.

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August 5, 2026Episode 13959 min

EP #139: Pirasaanth Varatharajan - Foundation Capital Co-Founder, CPA & Real Estate Investor

Pirasaanth Varatharajan (@thepvrajan) is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), real estate investor and co-founder of Foundation Capital. After starting his career at PwC and later becoming a Partner at Galleon CPA, he transitioned into building a real estate private equity firm focused on multifamily investing, asset management and helping investors create long-term wealth beyond traditional investing.He joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss realizing that "the game" was played a certain way, why delaying gratification and avoiding lifestyle inflation changed his financial trajectory, lessons from investing in crypto before his exchange collapsed, why debt isn't as dangerous as many people believe, building wealth through real estate and the mindset shifts that separate financial freedom from time freedom.If you've ever wondered how financially successful people think differently about wealth, risk, debt and long-term investing, this episode is for you.Follow Pirasaanth:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pirasaanth/)    Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week’s guest, Pirasaanth Varatharajan (PV)01:18 — Growing up in Jane & Finch; building street smarts & hustling Pokemon cards03:59 — Realizing that trading time for money at PWC wasn’t sustainable05:38 — Starting his real estate journey; seeing someone do it first07:20 — Knowing someone who knew someone who had retired at 3010:44 — From duplexes and triplexes to collecting as many properties as possible13:51 — The role discipline plays in PV structuring his deals16:43 — What is the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)?17:51 — Ensuring business transparency with investors through social stories, live streams, etc.19:47 — Some investment advice for high income earners21:41 — Financial learning lessons from early on his career24:21 — Shifting his mindset from financial freedom to time freedom26:11 — The need for mental stimulation seemingly never going away27:40 — Investment options Foundation Capital offers; private REIT and purpose built rentals30:21 — Fear of risk when expanding Foundation Capital’s offering?33:40 — Why the market isn’t being corrected despite rentals being more affordable?36:14 — Does PV feel connected to the Tamil community?37:09 — Wealth building myths the Tamil community should rethink39:36 — How he diversifies his wealth40:29 — Advice he would give his 16-year-old self; work on sales44:18 — Personal legacy, compound interest, and delayed gratification48:45 — Creator Confessions58:32 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan        Support the show

July 7, 2026Episode 1381 hr 31 min

EP #138: Anitta Krishan - From Toronto to TikTok, Global Leadership, Building Freedom & The Future Of Work

Anitta Krishan (@anittakrishan_) is the Chief Culture & AI Transformation Officer at Hoogly and a globally recognized people and culture leader who has helped companies like TikTok, Trivago and Grab build high-performing teams across North America, Europe and Asia, living and working in Germany, Singapore and now Bali.She joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss what it takes to build high-performing teams, why taking calculated risks accelerated her career, how AI is reshaping leadership and the future of work, finding freedom beyond professional success and why leading with authenticity and human connection matters more than ever.If you've ever wondered how great leaders navigate rapid change, embrace uncertainty, and build careers with both impact and purpose, this episode is for you.Follow Anitta:- Instagram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anittakrishan/)    Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week’s guest, Anitta Krishan03:16 — Being independent early; realizing excelling in school equaled freedom05:59 — What the future of work looks like; work moving to where talent is?09:37 — How to approach AI as the employer/employee pendulum swings13:31 — Learning; ditching LinkedIn, being weary of the news, and pursuing coffee chats16:30 — Anitta’s thoughts on small teams building big companies with AI21:41 — From the Terminator to vibe coding; is doomsday upon us? 26:58 — If man and machine merge; what remains uniquely human in leadership?33:07 — TikTok, Trivago; the risks that accelerated her career (and can speed up yours)49:34 — 2025 revelation; making impact without burning out is possible + freedom55:30 — Stop caring about other people’s opinions; work, but enjoy life on your own terms01:04:55 — Creator Confessions01:28:08 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan       Support the show

June 1, 2026Episode 13742 min

EP #137: Supendra Chandrakumar - Toronto Content Creator, #LoveMyCityProject Founder & Marketing Agency Owner

Supendra Chandrakumar (@supendra) is the founder behind the viral #LoveMyCityProject and one of Toronto's most recognizable digital storytellers.He joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how he spent nearly a decade building content creation from a passion into a career, the mindset shifts required to bet on yourself, collaborating with Google Pixel, navigating AI as a creator, balancing authenticity with growth, representing the Tamil community, and why he has made it his mission to share Toronto's story with the world.If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a personal brand, create content consistently, or turn a side passion into something bigger, this episode is for you.Follow Supendra:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/supendra/)    Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week’s guest, Supendra Chandrakumar01:00 — Supendra speaks on being born in Toronto and his life’s progression to this point02:37 — An inflexion point; turning content creation from his passion to a career08:38 — Staying motivated to keep going; internal validation versus external validation12:05 — How he balances creating content that is authentic but still “algorithm-friendly”13:28 — Supendra’s view on AI as a content creator; threat or opportunity?16:01 — Choosing to “throw more eggs” into his entrepreneurial endeavour17:31 — His most exciting opportunity; partnering with Google Pixel19:17 — Assumptions people make about his content/life and what his family thinks23:50 — His wife being a key factor in Supendra’s decision to pursue content creation26:14 — Toronto’s biggest strength, insecurity, and what it wants the world to know?29:55 — Where he sees himself personally and professionally over the next few years31:19 — How connected does Supendra feel to the Tamil diaspora?33:06 — Advice he would give his 16-year-old self34:18 — The personal legacy he wants to be remembered for by friends/family35:00 — Creator Confessions41:30 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan      Support the show

April 13, 2026Episode 1361 hr 7 min

EP #136: Michele Peter - Amazing Race Canada Contestant, Public Speaker, Host & Woman Of Faith

Michele Peter ( @missionswithmcmichie ) is a host, public speaker, @amazingracecda contestant & woman of faith.She joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how she found her calling as a social worker, the stories behind her appearances on various TV shows (Family Feud Canada, Amazing Race Canada, etc.), meeting Lily Singh ( @lilly ) and being dubbed her doppelgänger, how she finds healing in entertaining others, her unwavering Christian faith, and so much more.Follow Michele:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/missionswithmcmichie/)   Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week’s guest, Michele Peter01:37 — Formative years; being born in France, facing racism in Canada, etc.09:28 — Seeking a career where she could help others & leverage her passion for art14:04 — Being forced to make an audition video that would change her life18:23 — The most difficult moment she faced on Amazing Race Canada20:40 — Facing inner thoughts / cultural considerations while being on reality TV25:03 — Meeting Lily Singh; being called her doppelgänger28:53 — Her experience with Family Feud Canada32:25 — Has Michele ever bombed on stage?36:32 — Embracing her Christian faith; learning to express it via social media41:23 — Being an outgoing / expressive Tamil woman; the cultural stigmas44:04 — What success looks like to Michele, even if no one is clapping47:08 — Advice she would give her 16-year-old self48:50 — The personal legacy she wants to be remembered for by friends / family50:29 — Creator Confessions01:05:15 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan     Support the show

August 31, 2025Episode 13549 min

EP #135: Siva Balakrishnan - Indian-Based Entrepreneur (Founder of Vserve Ebusiness Solutions) & Angel Investor

Siva Balakrishnan is the Indian-based Founder Of Vserve Ebusiness Solutions ( @vserveebusiness ) and Angel Investor with the Mumbai Angels Network.He joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how observing the scarcity mindset around him while growing up in India taught him to come up with solutions on the fly, why your first customer is always buying you as the founder (not the product/service), the state of AI being more probabilistic that deterministic at the moment, finding value in failing fast, living by the belief that the journey is the reward, and so much more.Follow Siva:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/siva-balakrishnan-38216b1/)   Timestamps00:19: Ara introduces this week’s guest, Siva Balakrishnan00:49: How growing up in India shaped Siva’s solution-oriented mindset03:02: Early entrepreneurship; being a mechanical engineer, outsourcing a web developer gig05:01: Seeing a gap and capitalizing to launch Vserve; hiring a browsing centre06:37: The evolution of Vserve; from what it was to what it is08:21: How entrepreneurs can secure a first customer and find their niche10:59: Balancing offering white glove customer service while being cost competitive14:10: Maintaining company culture as the CEO of a distributor outsource workforce17:28: Siva’s view on AI now and looking forward21:25: What’s the next phase of life after 20 years into his journey?23:11: How Siva decides what he is willing to put money behind as an angel investor25:43: Other South Indian Tamil entrepreneurs making waves26:56: The role Siva’s family plays in the choices he makes28:48: The importance of failing fast; a past learning lesson from his journey30:37: Advice he would give his 16-year-old self31:47: The personal legacy he wants to be remembered for and the value of compounding36:51: Creator Confessions49:02: The Wrap Up  Intro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan    Support the show

June 22, 2025Episode 13458 min

EP #134: Meena Kothandaraman - Experience Strategist At twig+fish, Graduate Lecturer & Proud Canadian Bostonian

Meena Kothandaraman ( @meena_ko ) is an Experience Strategist at twig+fish, UX Expert, a long-time graduate lecturer at Bentley University ( @bentleyu ) and a proud Canadian Bostonian.She joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss growing up in Ottawa with Indian-Tamil roots, how she enhances users experiences and the importance of connecting to peoples’ stories, how her & her business partner came up with the twig+fish name, why the education system needs to change, her creative endeavours (a children’s book and cooking show), and so much more.Follow Meena:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakothandaraman/)    Timestamps00:19: Ara introduces this week’s guest, Meena Kothandaraman00:40: Meena speaks on her early childhood; the impact of her parents03:29: Indian-Tamils and Sri-Lankan Tamils05:09: Moving from Canada to the United States for education06:40: Meena speaks on her siblings08:02: What her parents did to strengthen Meena’s bond with her siblings09:22: How she named her company and designation14:40: Why she chose her career field; the rise of UX18:22: Should you follow your passion or something you’re good at?21:54: Balancing her entrepreneurial efforts and lecturing at Bentley University25:51: Do both roles go hand-in-hand to bolster her credibility?29:18: Meena explains the ‘NCredible Framework’32:07: Writing 10 children’s books and hosting a cooking show39:29: Innately being an adventurer; wanting to try different things40:17: Advice she would give her 16-year-old self41:33: The legacy she wants to be remembered for by friends and family42:42: Creator Confessions55:57: Advice for Tamil creators58:39: The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan    Support the show

June 7, 2025Episode 1331 hr 1 min

EP #133: Siv Sivasamy - UK-Based Co-Founder Of The Mayfair Collective

Sivathasan “Siv” Sivasamy ( @siv.sivasamy ) is the New Business Director at Charles Square as well as the UK-Based Co-Founder Of The Mayfair Collective, a trusted circle of family office advisors that builds business relationships with purpose.He joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to drop countless gems while discussing arranged marriages, why the Mayfair Collective was created, why modern day relationships are like microwave meals, how boredom can actually be a gift, the “let them” theory, having always been able to connect with people/how it naturally led him his career path, and so much more.Follow Siv:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sivasamy/)    Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Siv Sivasamy01:20 - Siv’s formative childhood years; from Sri Lanka to the UK05:50 - Do arranged marriages have more longevity?08:13 - Why he chose an arranged marriage11:16 - Modern day relationship dynamics13:49 - How the age of abundance leads to shallow perspectives15:08 - Is boredom a gift?16:37 - Men struggling to have deeper conversations/a loneliness epidemic20:34 - Andrew Tate, Adolf Hitler, Donald Trump, Nigel Farage, etc.26:44 - Losing the fine art of debate and why you can’t force people to change30:01 - How he ended up with Charles Square, what he does, and more40:25 - Mayfair Collective; what it is, how it works, and Ara gets rejected47:51 - Siv hangs up on Ara and calls back?51:41 - Creator Confessions1:00:32 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan      Support the show

May 17, 2025Episode 13254 min

EP #132: Sujatha Sivarajah - Intrapreneur & Vice President at McKesson Canada

Sujatha Sivarajah ( @sujatha_sivarajah ) is the Vice President of Strategic Execution & Operational Excellence for McKesson Canada ( @mckessoncanada ).She joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss the significant impact of her parents while she was growing up, being a part of a graduating class that comprised only 10% females, building teams at multiple companies including LifeLabs and Sanofi, being a woman of colour in a male-dominated field, the importance of building a solid foundation, her fascination with history, and so much more.Follow Sujatha:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujatha-sivarajah-p-eng-80897a9/)   Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Sujatha Sivarajah00:43 - Sujatha speaks on her upbringing; Jaffna, Ohio, Nigeria02:19 - Sujatha’s dad being her mentor; advice for parents06:08 - Being a woman of colour in a male-dominated field (Electrical Engineering)9:52 - Her time at Ford during a recession in Canada; and then LifeLabs17:11 - Leaving LifeLabs after 7 years to build another team; this time at Sanofi21:10 - What is pharmaceutical manufacturing?22:23 - Was the lack of pharmaceutical manufacturing during the pandemic true?24:17 - What McKesson does, and what her role here is26:13 - What Sujatha hopes to accomplish during her tenure at McKesson27:34 - Her view on work-life balance29:19 - Parkinson’s Law - work expands to the time allotted for it30:35 - How she secured her roles; never saying “no”40:24 - What she would have done in another life; anthropology or archaeology42:13 - Advice she would give her 16-year-old self44:02 - The legacy she wants to be remembered for by friends and family45:25 - Creator Confessions53:19 - The Wrap Up Intro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan     Support the show

April 6, 2025Episode 13136 min

EP #131: Arunan Arulampalam - Mayor of Hartford (Connecticut)

Arunan Arulampalam ( @mayorarunan ) is the Mayor of Hartford (Connecticut).He joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss South Asian representation slowly growing in the politics, his parents’ belief that “no one would vote for someone with the last name, Arulampalam” because of the world they inherited and overcoming these underdog odds, being the CEO of a non-profit before running for mayor, his passion for Hartford, the importance of faith and family in keeping him rooted, and so much more.Follow Arunan:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mayorarunan/)   Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Arunan Arulampalam01:22 - Arunan’s thoughts on how the 2025 US Elections played out03:34 - Arunan speaks on his childhood years; not realizing he’d end up in politics06:43 - Politics being less openly discussed in today’s world07:09 - College, love, career, and family; Atlanta, LA, and Hartford08:43 - Why he loves Hartford; why you should visit10:16 - Being the CEO of a non-profit before running for mayor12:00 - His path to becoming mayor; beating the odds as an underdog15:47 - What he wants to accomplish during his time as mayor17:51 - His day-to-day as mayor; navigating a lack of time19:28 - How he manages his energy through work and familiar priorities21:20 - Family and faith dictating his decisions; staying humble23:35 - His biggest learning lessons since becoming mayor27:18 - What’s the Tamil-community like in Hartford?29:25 - Advice he would give his 16-year-old self30:17 - The legacy he wants to be remembered for by friends and family30:51 - Creator Confessions35:36 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan    Support the show

February 23, 2025Episode 13047 min

EP #130: Kamzy Gunaratnam - Norwegian Politician & Former Deputy Mayor Of Oslo

Khamshajiny “Kamzy” Gunaratnam ( @kamzy_gunaratnam ) is a Member of Parliament in Norway and former Deputy Mayor of Oslo.She joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how she got recruited into politics, being elected (at a time) as the youngest Deputy Mayor in Oslo’s history, why taxes are a good thing for the collective, what she hopes to achieve in the next few years (minimizing domestic violence and securing abortion rights for women), the impact of Utøya (the 2011 Norway attacks) on her personally including losing her best friend, the benefit of her individuality as a Tamil girl while growing up, how Helen Keller’s biography showed her she has no room to complain, and so much more.Follow Kamzy:- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kamzy_gunaratnam/)  Timestamps00:19 - Ara introduces this week’s guest, Khamshajiny Gunaratnam01:09 - Kamzy’s early years; being shy before becoming a part of a Tamil Youth Organization02:49 - The process of being a new immigrant in Norway; then versus now05:27 - The Tamil community within Norway’s population of only 5,000,000 people07:59 - How she became Deputy of Mayor at such a young age and why she got selected10:57 - Shaping the vision and ambition for Oslo’s population of 700,000 people14:33 - The radicalization of Norway/the country’s ability to positively leverage tax money21:19 -  Utøya ; losing her best friend and re-thinking her career in politics25:16 - The motivation behind the  Utøya  shooter26:15 - Hoping to minimize domestic violence/help women obtain abortion rights30:59 - The biggest learning session she’s experienced in the past three to five years; 35:12 - Advice she would give her 16-year-old self37:38 - The personal legacy she wants to be remembered for by friends and family39:33 - Creator Confessions47:12 - The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan      Support the show

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