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KAJ Business & Money LIVE

Conversation-led, editorially independent, and built around real-world business thinking, leadership, growth, economics, public policy, and the future of work.Hosted by Khudania Ajay (KAJ), independent journalist and creator of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem, featuring 2500+ long-form conversations worldwide.The show features in-depth, unscripted conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, executives, creators, consultants, policymakers, professionals, and industry experts across business,

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21:58

Why Talking at a Virtual Audience Isn't Engagement...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/10/04

Talking at an audience is not engagement, and on a screen the gap shows faster. Speaker trainer David Doerrier explains why engagement has to begin before the first point is made, with a clear answer to “what’s in it for me?” — especially for audiences who didn't choose to be there. The conversation covers looking into the camera, reading an audience you can't fully see, and three principles that work from stage to screen: know your audience, tell short stories, and end with a compelling conclusion

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29:19

The Story We Choose to Tell: Storytelling in the Age...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/28

What does it mean to bear witness to the darkest corners of humanity — and still find light? That's the question Craig D. Forrest has lived with for more than four decades. An award-winning director and documentary filmmaker, he has covered terrorism, voodoo sacrifices, war zones, and cultic practices across more than 100 countries — and says those encounters have deepened rather than diminished his faith. In this conversation, Craig reflects on what it means to tell stories in a changing world,

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28:00

Why Your Hard Work Isn't Paying Off | The Result Gap...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/27

You're doing everything right. You have a strategy. You're putting in the hours. Yet the results aren't coming—and you can't figure out why. Dr. Siobhan Ewert calls this the Result Gap. She's created Money and Business Mapping, a diagnostic process that reveals the hidden architecture shaping your decisions, your execution, and your relationship with money. She explains why effort alone doesn't translate into results, why the same strategy works for one person and fails another, and what becomes

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46:20

Trump–Xi, Iran & the Gulf, UNGA | Irina Tsukerman |...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/24

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines the Trump–Xi summit and the evolving U.S.–China relationship, escalating tensions involving Iran and the Gulf, and the wider geopolitical questions emerging from the 81st United Nations General Assembly. With KAJ guiding the conversation, Irina Tsukerman — a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and

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29:07

Why Your How Doesn't Matter (Until You Know Your Why)...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/21

Most people go through life feeling stuck or unclear about their purpose – not because they lack motivation, but because they've never asked themselves the right questions. Steve Gamlin shares a framework for gaining clarity on what you actually want, why you want it, and how to take the first step toward living it. Learn why knowing your why matters more than your how, how vision boards can work (and why most don't), and what grief taught him about rebuilding with gratitude instead of regret. This

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26:16

How to Design a Career You Actually Want | Sunaina Mehta

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/21

High-achieving women often build careers that look successful from the outside but feel hollow or restless on the inside. Sunaina Mehta left a powerhouse corporate career at 50—not because it failed, but because she wanted to author her own power instead of inheriting someone else's definition of success. She helps women move from restlessness to purposeful direction. This conversation explores what "graceful rebellion" actually looks like, how to build influence without losing yourself, and what it

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18:27

Why Your Leadership Team Is Failing (And How to Fix...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/20

Why do leadership teams struggle with clarity and discipline — and what does "traction" actually look like inside a business? Murray Smith, a Certified EOS Implementer who has worked with over 60 businesses, shares how to build accountability without creating fear or bureaucracy. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore what separates high-performing leadership teams from dysfunctional ones, common mistakes businesses make when scaling, and one practical tool any business can implement

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22:33

How to Build a Social Enterprise That Scales | Merry...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/20

Most founders are told they have to choose between purpose and profit. Merry Korn built a social enterprise that did both – hiring disabled veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities to grow Pearl Interactive Network to 1,300 employees across 30 states. She shares what it took: accessing government contracts, embracing courage work that aligns with your purpose, and building a business mission that marries social impact with real revenue. This conversation is for leaders who want to

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26:12

AI Strategy Not Hype: What Business Leaders Need to...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/19

Most businesses are being sold AI hype – tools, consultants, and buzzwords that promise everything and deliver little. Voice and conversational AI expert Anne Cantera cuts through the noise to give you a grounded, operator level framework for making better AI decisions. She explains where automation actually helps, where it creates risk, why chatbot and AI projects fail, and what leaders need to understand before spending money. This conversation is for business owners who want a real AI strategy –

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38:10

The Document Gap: How to Protect Your Family's Wealth...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/19

When a parent dies, families often struggle to locate the documents they need – wills, trusts, financial accounts, insurance policies. The gap between what was left and what beneficiaries can actually find costs families time, money, and peace of mind. Serial entrepreneur and investor Dan Beech is building a solution to this problem using blockchain document storage. He shares insider strategies for de risking your business, validating ideas before spending money, and solving a real market need that

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32:24

How to Start Investing When You Feel Behind | Deb Shaw

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/18

Most people think investing is complicated – reserved for Wall Street professionals with expensive advisors. Deb Shaw, founder of TiltFolio and former derivatives trader, believes otherwise. He's built a rules based investing approach for ordinary individuals and families that relies on behavior, not complex strategies. He explains why behavior plus simple systems beats stock picking, why inflation threatens most financial plans, and the simplest way to invest based on 50+ years of market history

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21:18

Are You Exit-Ready? The Legal Gaps You Might Be...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/14

Most founders don't see legal risks as a growth lever—until a deal falls through, a contract unravels, or due diligence exposes costly gaps. Corporate lawyer Barbara Neilan works with ambitious business owners on scaling, investment, and exit readiness. She shares the hidden legal traps that reduce enterprise value, the commercial contracts every growing business needs, and how to prepare for due diligence before buyers start asking questions. This conversation delivers a practical roadmap for

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21:46

How to Finally Let Go of a Career That Doesn't Serve...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/13

Many accomplished professionals reach a point where they feel like a failure despite years of hard work—not because they lack talent, but because they're chasing a version of success that no longer fits who they are. Seasoned financial services executive and author Chad Betz explains why smart people stay on the wrong path, how the fear of letting go traps capable people in careers and identities that no longer serve them, and why traditional success advice no longer guarantees fulfillment. He

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29:22

How to Fix Toxic Culture and Keep Your Best People |...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/10

Toxic culture doesn't happen overnight. It creeps in through disengagement, passive leadership, and leaders who don't understand what their people actually need to thrive. Ron Cooper, a former Air Force fighter pilot turned human behavior consultant, has spent 30+ years leading organizations and helping leaders eliminate cynical, passive, and toxic work cultures. He uses personality insights (DISC) and principled leadership to increase retention, boost productivity, and build a reputation people

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23:19

How I Turned a Parenting Problem Into a Top-Selling...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/10

Most people have ideas for products but never act on them. Paul Moore did. After a decade in international manufacturing, commercial fishing in Alaska, and becoming a single father, he turned a personal parenting challenge into Smily Mia—an award winning baby products brand with Amazon #1 Best Sellers. He shares what he learned about turning everyday problems into products people love, the realities of manufacturing in China, protecting your ideas from copycats, and building a business through

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24:33

What Leaders Get Wrong About Cybersecurity | Ioannis...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/09

Most business leaders treat cybersecurity and compliance as IT problems they don't need to understand. That's a mistake that costs organizations time, money, and reputation. Cybersecurity, IT, and compliance leader Ioannis Antypas has spent 12+ years building enterprise security programs and navigating regulatory readiness across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, Greece, and the UK—and he translates dense technical risks into clear decisions leaders can act on. He explains why cybersecurity is a boardroom

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23:07

Building a United Team in a Divided World: A Leader's...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/09

Political polarization isn't just in the news—it's in leadership teams, workplace culture, and everyday conversations. It creates tension, silences voices, and makes it harder to keep your team united. Former Secret Service agent and radio host Ross "Yergz" Yerger has navigated high stakes environments and protected national leaders—and he brings that experience to the business world. He shares practical tools for bridging divides, handling political tension at work, and leading through polarization

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20:22

Why Your Brand Isn't Connecting (And How to Fix It) |...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/07

Most brands invest in marketing but not in meaning. They tell stories that sound good internally but don't actually connect with customers. Cat How, founder of the global branding agency How&How, explains why most brands get storytelling wrong—and how to fix it. She shares what separates branding that works from branding that disappears, why brave is a strategy not a personality trait, and what companies are actually paying for when AI can make a logo in four seconds. This conversation delivers

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25:56

Why Your AI Strategy Is Burning Cash (And How to Fix...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/07

Most companies are pouring millions into AI initiatives that deliver little to no return. The problem isn't the technology—it's strategy. Andrew Quillen has led AI product experience at Spotify, translated early GPT research into products at OpenAI, and designed AI systems at Coinbase. Now advising Fortune 500 leaders, he shares how CEOs can separate durable strategy from hype, why organizations keep burning cash on poorly conceived initiatives, and what executives should do first when the

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58:13

Iran-US Update, Mecca Pact, Venezuela Oil Deal |...

KAJ Business & Money LIVE ·

2026/09/05

In this edition of The World According to Irina Tsukerman, the bi-weekly geopolitical series on The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) examines a rapidly shifting global landscape with Irina Tsukerman, a US-based national security and human rights lawyer, renowned geopolitical analyst, and Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider. Together, they explore the escalating Iran-US conflict as both sides exchange retaliatory strikes, the institutionalization of the Mecca Defense Alliance,

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