East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
§ The goal of this podcast is to provide stories and experiences of Pakistani professionals in their respective industries and to allow listeners to be more informed of their field of interest.
§ A common connection being Pakistani roots allows for relatable stories for individuals who are looking to grow in their profession or simply want to learn more about a particular field.
§ There will be no industry left untouched from start-ups, traditional careers paths or newer outlets such as podcasts, YouTube or side hustles. Join me as we explore the various careers that Pakistani professionals are working at in the West.
East Meets West: Pakistani Professional Journeys
S3 EP2 | Innovation Growth Consultant + Co-Founder At Soul Brother Pakistan | Ft. Nauman Khan
In this episode of the East Meets West Pakistani Professional Journeys podcast, Nauman Khan shares his professional journey, including completing his master's in marketing at Brunel University of London, transitioning through various roles such as brand manager, product marketing manager, and eventually managing his own business as an innovation growth consultant. Nauman discusses his involvement with Soul Brothers, a crowd-sourced community he co-founded, which supports networking and healthy activities for its members globally. He reflects on the cultural transitions, professional challenges, and the importance of acquiring new skills in an evolving job market. Nauman also emphasizes the significance of family, principles, and financial management in his life.
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Guest Introduction: Noman Khan
00:52 Soul Brother: Canada - Networking and Community Building
01:55 The Origin of Soul Brothers
06:08 Nauman's Personal Journey
11:08 Career Transition to Canada
15:53 First Role in Canada
19:39 What is a Product Manager?
22:49 Starting a Business in Canada
25:12 Overcoming Fear Of Failure
28:24 Change Anything From The Past
31:28 Balancing Life and Community
33:08 Key Traits To Maintain From Pakistan
36:08 Defining Success