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In conversation with Peter Kuruvita, An Australian/Sri Lankan Celebrity Chef who has been at the forefront of culinary excellence and innovation. Today Peter Shares his triumphs as a Chef and his challenges in starting a career that did not seem so promising.
Not only does he guide us through his beginnings as a chef but also what he expects from the next generation of Chefs who should be preparing to carry on the torch.
An inspiring listen for anyone on their journey through the Food and Beverage industry but also for those who are starting fresh into new careers. Trying to figure out what your next steps might be.

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Dr Ravi Fernando dives into shaping the future with you - a 21st century leader focused on three elements to success. 1. People 2. Planet & Profit. Creating an economic or business model that has a sustainable profit model which does not compromise our planet and her people.
It is a well timed discussion as COP28 concluded just a month before. A conference that demands the attention of the world and its leaders. Leaders that should be led by 21st century sustainable thinking. This was an eye opener!

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Q is an up-and-coming RNB/Jazz Singer/songwriter sharing her passion to empower the next generation of young women to have the confidence to chase their dreams.
This a powerful message for women stepping into the music industry in Sri Lanka and simply building the confidence to take on the world. Q is a vibrant, bubbly character who emanates confidence and certainly has empowered me to step up and spread the message she so passionately shares through her music.
100k - the song which was spotlighted by Rolling Stones India
Song was produced to address the struggle women face and how to own their narratives.

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Kicking off the podcast with Shawn Senarath. A regenerative seaweed Farmer who has embarked on his journey along with two friends. To reimagine Aquaculture potential in our island nation Sri Lanka. Through the brand Ceylon Aqua and Agri
In the podcast, we cover:
1 His Origin story from being the 3rd generation of a family business to starting an entrepreneurial journey of his own in the north of Ceylon.
2. We discuss the eccentricities and uniqueness in seaweed and how Ceylon Aqua and Agri will bring back value to communities and ecosystems in Sri Lanka
3. Finally Shawn shares a brief recap of his journey being an entrepreneur. How the last 2 years were full of learning, and opportunity but also failure.
A great first podcast and what standard you have set Shawn. Thank you so much...wishing you and your co-founders all the best in your entrepreneurial journey

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Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Hyperglade, Venture partner at Hatch works and Co-Founder of several other start ups. Lakshan shared what he believes are the fundamental elements to being an entrepreneur. Building on his journey establishing Hyperglade.
If there is one thing I have learned from this discussion, it was about finding the ability to overcome the fear of failing, if you are consistent, self confident and driven the rest will fall into line. Something so easy to say yet so hard to execute. Which is why Lakshan shared his habits, methods of traversing life - to become the Self Confident, consistent individual you are meant to be.

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