The Elevate Podcast

Mother, Transgender Activist, and Pediatrician Paria Hassouri

Pediatrician, and mum of 3, Paria Hassouri joins the Elevate Podcast sharing her story with raw honesty of acceptance. We explore her journey of overcoming a parent's grief  along with the overwhelming challenges surrounding her inspiring daughter's transition during her teenage years. 

 

Her book 'Found in Transition'. 

Paria's website.

 

You’ll find her on social media here: 

 

Facebook 

Twitter 

Instagram 

ADHD Coach Soli Lazarus

Soli Lazarus joins the Elevate Podcast and is gracious in sharing her story of raising her son with ADHD. We go in-depth into the misconceptions, and the feelings kids with ADHD go through without us realizing.

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

• Soli Lazarus' website
• Yellow Sun

Brand Manager and Entrepreneur Angela Farrugia

An entrepreneurial discussion with the co-founder of one of the most successful Brand Management companies in the world. Angela Farrugia shares her wealth of knowledge and outlines her journey to the top to inspire and encourage others that the same ability and success rests within us all.

World Salsa Champion Artia Zandian

World champion dancer and teacher Artia Zandian shares his experience of being brought up in Iran, and how he didn't let their outlawing of dancing get in the way of achieving his dream. Having not only overcome the challenge of moving from his home country to Australia, Artia also discusses mental health concerns and eating disorders, and shares what we can do to help those in need.

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

• Artia Zandian's website

Computer Scientist and Software Engineer Hannah Beder

A passionate conversation with creative technologist Hannah Beder. Ramita and Hannah dive into the gender disparity in STEM, and how these roles are risking our children's curiosity to try new things.

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

• Creatable
• Time's 'Kid of the Year'
• The Pattern Seekers by Simon Baron-Cohen

Dyslexia Specialist Sally Ashcroft

Sally Ashcroft joins the podcast and enlightens us about the highly-complex world of dyslexia. She shares resources, parenting tips, advice, and stories she has experienced throughout her career to help aid those struggling with the disorder, along with those not even aware they are part of this incredible community.

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

• Handy Spelling
• British Dyslexia Association
• Dyslexia advice and training

Serial Entrepreneur and Author Mo Gawdat

The one and only Mo Gawdat joins the Elevate Podcast and shares his extraordinary knowledge about how we can invest in our own happiness. Ramita and Mo discuss loss, technology's influence in the modern world, and how our very own children have an innate wisdom within them, and how we can discover it.

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

• Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
• Solve for Happy book

Author and Academic Katherine Rundell

Katherine will leave you hanging onto every word she so profoundly shares. Her interview explores the inspiration behind her award winning books and her passion to motivate our youth and adults alike to keep a sense of adventure and their imaginations alive.

Venture Capitalist and Mother of 5 Eileen Burbidge

Gain incredible insights into Eileen's journey, to becoming a hugely successful venture capitalist. As the child of an immigrants, growing up in America and being the co-founder of top VC firm Passion Capital in London- Eileen reveals her experiences about navigating this very male dominated space as a woman and shares helpful tips for young girls today. 

Educator and Deputy Director GDST Will Wareing

Deputy Director of Education at The Girls' Day School Trust UK, Will speaks to all the initiatives he is diligently working on to ensure girls become and remain motivated, confident learners. Learn more about the challenges and ways in which he addresses girls' education.