Baroness Sandy Verma: Resilience, African Business & Bringing Communities Together | D.A.R.E. Ep 19

FULL Podcast Episode with Baroness Sandip (Sandy) Verma talking to 'The D.A.R.E. Podcast' Creator, Producer and Host, Success Mindset Coach (aka The 60 Second Coach), Founder and President of TMBDLF.com Prof Miranda K. Brawn which was recorded in Spring 2024.

Join us for a very special and exclusive deep dive into the mind of Baroness Sandy Verma.

She shares her multi-decades of experience which is useful for anyone who wishes to have a successful business career and/or who would like to know the lady behind the grand title of "Baroness" who works in the UK Palaces of Westminster at the House of Lords.

In this candid conversation, we explore Sandy's unique insights, experiences, and her vision for the future of an inclusive global business particularly within the UK and in Africa.

Whether you're a student, a professional, board member or just curious about what drives a successful mindset to outstanding success, this interview is a must-watch and/or must-listen.

In this episode, you will learn more about:

1. The background behind this successful businesswoman includes her family business foundation being the first Asian business in Leicester in 1952 and how childhood racism during her school days in Leicester shaped her resilient mindset for future success

2. Great tips on how to achieve your goals such as using your transferable skills to launch businesses into different industries. This included fashion manufacturing and wholesale to social care and becoming a Parliamentarian as a Member of the UK House of Lords

3. How to be an advocate addressing today's challenges and bring together communities from different backgrounds

4. The current state of the African business market including how her family business got involved and the importance of more trade

5. Her very own success mindset tips including a special D.A.R.E. for the audience and self reflection

Plus SO MUCH MORE!

Guest Biography:

Baroness Sandip (Sandy) Verma served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for International Development from May 2015 until July 2016. She has been a Conservative member of the House of Lords since 2006 and previously served as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC. At the time of recording of this podcast episode she was also the Chair of UN Women UK until 2024.

Baroness Verma attended local schools and university in Leicester. In 2006 she was raised to the peerage as Baroness Verma of Leicester in the County of Leicestershire. She was Opposition Whip from 2006 to 2010 and then Government Whip following the 2010 general election.

Prior to becoming Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for DECC, Baroness Verma was Spokesperson for Cabinet Office, International Development, Women and Equalities and Business Innovation and Skills.

Baroness Verma started her first business at the age of 19 in high fashion, supplying high street multiples. In 2000 she changed her business to the service sector.

Baroness Verma was born in Punjab, India, and moved to the UK with her parents when she was 1 year old. She lives in Leicester with her husband and has a daughter and a son.