In The Gap
by Ahmed Hussain Ali
Latest episode
#023 | ft. Suraj Nagaraj | Creating Australia's First Indian Orchestra
#023 | ft. Suraj Nagaraj | Creating Australia's First Indian Orchestra
About this podcast
A series of candid conversations focusing on the personal and professional journeys of immigrants in Australia. Join us for engaging recounts of their struggles, successes and the lessons learnt while navigating 'the gap'.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- #023 | ft. Suraj Nagaraj | Creating Australia's First Indian Orchestra · 60 minSuraj Nagaraj is the co-founder, music director and conductor of the Australian Indian Orchestra. He joins us In The Gap to talk about the parallels between Eastern and Western…
- #022 | ft. Marty Thomas | Fatherhood, Fashion & Finding Your Unique Self · 1 h 33 minMarty Thomas is a fashion model and social media content creator. He joins us In The Gap to reflect on his extensive career spent in the fashion industry, his personal journey as…
- #021 | ft. Almitra Mavalvala | Should We Feel Guilty For Loving Coke Studio? · 1 h 33 minAlmitra Mavalvala returns to the podcast for a second round of chai! She is an actor, writer and music composer. In this special farewell episode, she joins us In The Gap to talk…
- #020 | ft. SAIF | Music, Identity & The Qudos Bank Arena · 58 minSAIF is a Music Artist based in Western Sydney. He has spent almost a decade in the Australian Music scene, using his diverse ethnic background and experiences as fuel for his…
- #019 | ft. Claire Wu | Childhood Trauma, Mental Health & Mindful Breathing · 1 h 2 minClaire Wu is a physiotherapist and entrepreneur. She joins us In The Gap to discuss the importance of Mindful Breathing for human well-being, her personal story of dealing with…
- #018 | ft. Marshall-Weishuai Yuan | How to Become an Award Winning Actor · 59 minMarshall-Weishuai Yuan is an Actor and the co-founder of NOAH Films. He has directed and acted in several award winning short films, showcased in international indie film…
- #017 | ft. Mohamad Chaaban | Extending Therapy Outside Clinical Settings · 1 h 4 minMohamad Chaaban is the founder of IGNITE, an early stage start-up that aims to revolutionize the domain of Children's Disability Therapy. He joins us In The Gap to share his…
- #016 | ft. Amar Singh | Uniting Communities Through Charity · 55 minAmar Singh is the founder and president of 'Turbans4Australia', a Sikh charity organization providing critical support for the most vulnerable members of Australian society. He…
- #015 | ft. Mustafa Allawi | The Art of Aesthetic Film Making · 1 h 5 minMustafa Allawi is a Film Director and the founder of creative agency, Hazen. He joins us In The Gap to discuss his personal journey, the business of documentary films & the…
- #014 | ft. Dr. Sabrin Farooqui | Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities · 1 h 3 minDr. Sabrin Farooqui is the President of CDNI, a member of the Australian Labor Party, and the 2024 recipient of the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her social work. She joins…
- #013 | ft. Monzir Hamdin | Winner of 'My Kitchen Rules' 2022 · 53 minMonzir Hamdin is the winner of 'My Kitchen Rules' 2022. He joins us In The Gap to discuss his fascinating journey of coming to Australia from Sudan as a refugee child, hustling…
- #012 | ft. Sangeetha Gowda | Diversity & Representation in Australian Films · 1 h 1 minSangeetha Gowda is an Actor, Writer and Film Director. Over the past 6 years, her work has been featured at International Short Film Festivals, bagging several wins along the…
- #011 | ft. Almitra Mavalvala | Visa Rejections, Homesickness & The Art Industry · 1 h 36 minAlmitra is a writer, music composer and performer, based in Sydney. She joins us In The Gap to discuss how setbacks in life can be used as a leverage for success, the longing for…
- #010 | ft. Adetokunboh Adeniyi | Creating 'A Little Lagos' in Australia · 1 h 4 min'Ade' is the owner of 'A Little Lagos' in Sydney. It is a venue centered around the Nigerian (and the wider African) community that brings together culture, ambience and food. He…
- #009 | ft. Lloyd Thompson | 'Driving 10,000 miles during a Global Recession' · 1 h 10 minLloyd Thompson is a Director-of-Operations with over 20 years of experience in the IT Industry. He joins us In The Gap to share the unique journey of coming to Australia months…
- #008 | ft. Peter Justin Yu | 'The Importance of Branding Yourself' · 1 h 11 minPeter Justin Yu is a senior digital marketer with over 15 years in the game. He joins us In The Gap to share his journey (spanning 4 continents and multiple start-ups) and the…
- #007 | ft. Harry Kohli | 'How To Start a Successful Grocery Business' · 49 minHarry Kohli is the owner of 'Singh's Food Warehouse', a large format retail store dealing in ethnic groceries. He joins us In The Gap to share his story from being born in…
- #006 | ft. Sudarshan Suresh | 'How To Land Your Dream Job' · 59 minSudarshan Suresh is an Internal Audit Manager at Westpac Bank, and a Career Coach at 'Transform to Thrive'. He joins us In The Gap to discuss the perfect job hunting strategy for…
- #005 | ft. Adeel Hashmi | 'Is A.I. Going to Take Away My Job?' · 1 h 15 minAdeel Hashmi is a senior Data Scientist and A.I. enthusiast, currently working for the Coles Group in Sydney. He joins us In The Gap to discuss the near future implications of…
- #004 | ft. Shailja Chandra | 'Passion, Purpose & Gulzar' · 1 h 0 minDr. Shailja Chandra joins us In The Gap to talk about the importance of having passion projects in life, and how a meeting with her idol inspired her to take a break from an…







