A former BBC International Correspondent and Anchor, reporting from over 60 countries and hostile environments on some of the most significant stories of recent times, honored in the Asian Woman of Achievement Awards, Chief of Communications for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and most recently founder of Content company Miran Media, is this week’s guest Navdip Dhariwal.In this extended episode we cover the challenges of growing up in an Indian immigrate family in racially charged 70’s London, how she confronted racial and gender bias to build a stellar career in journalism and broadcasting in the conventional white male middle class culture of the BBC.We discuss Navdip's perspective on the state and evolution of the BBC, today’s changing media environment and the privilege of being a journalistHer perspective on risk, fear and her commitment to journalism, using data to deliver authentic storytellingShe also explains her embrace of kismet over serendipity, predetermination and the importance of carving your own pathFinally we discuss her views of the challenges India faces in the coming years and her hope for humanity.I hope you enjoy this convention challenging truth seeking episode with Navdip Dhariwal  What we discussGrowing up as an Indian Immigrant in 1970/80’s LondonThe racist pressures she facedBreaking through cultural, gender racial barriers to build a career at the BBCThe global media revolutionHow the BBC missed itHer journey of achievementHow it’s affected herHer reasons for creating Miran MediaHer perspective on serendipity and kismetThe power of curiosityThe future challenges for IndiaHer Impossible adviceSocial Media Miran Media Instagram FacebookVimeo YouTubeLinks in the Show Don McCullin Scroobius PipBBC Book she wants us to share In Extremis Marie Colvin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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