Lazy But Smart Dad Podcast - 3. Anjana Soni Thakur - Life lessons at breakfast, perfectionism, and healthy habits, from her dad, Mr. Rampal Soni, a self-made business giant

3. Anjana Soni Thakur - Life lessons at breakfast, perfectionism, and healthy habits, from her dad, Mr. Rampal Soni, a self-made business giant

03/26/21 • 67 min

Anjana Soni Thakur is an interior designer from Mumbai, India who is also my wife's business partner. Together they own the interior design firm, The Design Houzz, which undertakes high-end design projects for residential, commercial, and hospitality clients. Her dad, Mr. Rampal Soni, is a veritable self-made made man who came from humble beginnings and built his company into a business giant that has diversified into textiles, steel, and real estate, with over 10,000 employees. In this episode, we talk about the wisdom he used to impart on Anjana and her siblings every morning, his self-discipline when it came to food and fitness, and his powerful presence that demands respect, which had a profound impact on Anjana's own habits and lifestyle. Her website: thedesignhouzz.com

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2. Komal "Nikki" Seth - Integrity, honesty, humor, and other qualities that made her dad, Mr. Deepak Seth, special

Komal "Nikki" Seth, is a PR and marketing professional from New Delhi, India. Nikki's boutique firm, "Linkin Mark", handles promotions of tourism brands from all over the world into India. She is also a good friend of my wife and I've known her and her dad, Mr. Deepak Seth since 2005. I was always intrigued by the wonderful and friendly chemistry they have between them and so I chatted with her in this episode to find out what exactly I'd need to do today to work towards having a similar relationship with my daughter in the future. We also talk about her dad's influence on the sports she did, her social skills, integrity, and, of course, "Santa & Banta" jokes. instagram.com/nikkikomal

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