The Elevate Podcast

Academy Footballer, Vice-Principal, and Author Steve Sallis

Ramita is joined by Steve Sallis in this week's episode where the pair discuss areas that need desperate improvement in the education sector and share insights on how to help kids develop independent mindsets.

Steve Sallis is a former academy footballer, vice-principal teacher and author of the successful book ‘Educating Football’, a book that challenges thinking on teaching, learning, leadership and elite sport.

Steve is currently working with the England Under 15 National Squad and also supports Premier League and Football League Players with mental conditioning support.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Steve Sallis' website - Solutions Mindset
• 'Educating Football' by Steve Sallis
• The High Performance Podcast

Pediatrician and Co-Founder of Turning Teen Dr Lisa Klein

On this episode Ramita and pediatrician Dr Lisa Klein discuss the infamously squirmish topic of teaching our children about puberty and sex. Dr Klein shares her insights on why the topics are so difficult to address, as well as how we can use these conversations to create better bonds with our growing tweens.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Dr Klein's website Turning Teen
• Dr Klein's book Celebrate Your Body
• It's So Amazing by Robie H. Harris

Remember to use code ELEVATE to receive a discount at TurningTeen.com!

Professor of Organisational Psychology & Change Damian Hughes

A very special episode this week as we have the honour of sitting down with Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an international speaker and best-selling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.

Ramita and Damian discuss how change and motivation influence our young children's thinking, as well as taking an introspective look at the ways in which we motivate ourselves.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Damian Hughes' website
• Damian's book
• The High Performance Podcast

 

Sports Psychologist Dr. Jay-Lee Nair

We are joined this week by psychologist Dr. Jay-Lee Nair. Her focus is to provide psychological support to youth and adult individuals looking to raise their standard of performance and thrive under pressure with less stress and anxiety.

She is also skilled in the design and delivery of sport psychology support services in the form of team mental skills training and individual consultations for athletes and parents in all sports, primarily in swimming, gymnastics, fencing, and golf.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Dr. Nair's website

Confidence Coach and Leader Heather Monahan

This week confidence coach Heather Monahan joins the podcast and shares her journey of overcoming both financial and physical rock-bottom, and how she grew from the experiences to become a leader is developing confidence, outlining a step-by-step method that anyone of any age can follow to build confidence and focus on their ambitions.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Heather's Ted Talk
• Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan podcast
• Confidence Creator by Heather Monahan

Grief Recovery Specialist Kristi Hugstad

Ramita sits down in this episode of Elevate with grief recovery specialist Kristi Hugstad.

"In the wake of epic grief, Kristi's life has found a new trajectory. She discovered a deep desire to inspire and help those in need, not just physically but emotionally, psychologically, and even spiritually. Her mission now is to reach out to those wrestling with grief and offer the opportunity to find a safe place to confront their pain and fears, to address them, change them, and ultimately move through them to a new perspective and new life."

Kristi shares her knowledge around how to identify depression-related behavior, and how to get out of the deep rut it can cause.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Kristi Hugstad's website

 

Army Veteran Nyota Gordon

Nyota Gordon shares her learnings from after 20 years of service with the US Military. The TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and CEO dives into how adaptability is the key for overcoming fear, and purpose.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Transition 365
• Nyota's Instagram
• Nyota's TEDx Talk

 

Journalist Renu Bakshi

On this week's episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ramita is joined by none other than her cousin, acclaimed journalist Renu Bakshi. They discuss the challenges that face children that are raised in traditional households, and how to overcome the difficulty of going against the grain.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Renu's website
• 'Play Like a  Man, Win Like a Woman'
• 'Not Without My Daughter'

 

Bespoke Events Specialists Sahar Kasiri & Aleksandra Rabbani

This week's episode of Elevate sees Ramita sit down with Sahar Kasiri and Aleksandra Rabbani of Elari Events.

Elari is a decor design house unlike anything seen in the UK market in recent times. Priding themselves on a distinctly innovative, entirely bespoke approach to each and every project, they work tirelessly to bring their clients’ vision to life, whilst also ensuring the Elari signature touch remains; one that is synonymous with luxury, elegance, style, and originality.

Sahar and Aleksandra share how their unique upbringings helped shaped their paths to where they are today, and how having another passionate and close companion on your journey has endless possibilities of growth.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Elari's website
• Elari's Instagram

 

Children’s Author, former Model and Diversity Advocate Naomi Kissiedu-Green

Naomi Kissiedu-Green sits down with Ramita in this week's episode of Elevate and discusses the importance of raising children in culturally diverse backgrounds, and navigating the challenges that can bring especially for multicultural families of mixed races. They also talk about the struggles of 'Third Culture Kids' as well as how fashion and modelling industries have room for improvement for people of colour.

You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:

• Naomi's book series 'The Colourful Life'
• Colour Perceptions TEDx talk
• Shea Purity Products