KAJ Business & Money LIVE
KAJ Business & Money LIVE — conversation-led, editorially independent, produced as a video-first, live-first podcast.In-depth, unscripted conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and experts — exploring ideas, experience, and the thinking behind real-world business decisions, growth strategies, and leadership challenges.Hosted by Khudania Ajay (KAJ), independent journalist with 2,500+ long-form conversations.Whether you're a founder, consultant, working professional, or growth-minded leader, if you come here to think deeply and learn from those who've done it, you belong here.Part of the KAJ Masterclass ecosystem. 🌐 https://www.kajmasterclass.comSupport the ShowBecome a supporter and get exclusive perks:👉 Support on Spreaker
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Why Copper May Be the Most Important Investment of the Next Decade | Allen Cates | KAJ Masterclass
Why is copper being called the most important metal you're not investing in? Because the electrification of everything — EVs, AI data centers, global infrastructure — is creating unprecedented demand, while supply struggles to keep up. That's what Allen Cates, CEO of Kilo Reserve and former finance executive, helps investors understand. In this conversation, Allen shares why real assets like copper are being overlooked, what's driving the coming shortage, and how physical copper could play a role in a modern portfolio. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover what most investors are missing — and why the next decade of investing may belong to rea...
Iran War Ceasefire: What It Really Means | Irina Tsukerman | Global Politics for Leaders 65
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 two-week Iran ceasefire and its global ripple effects 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 what the truce actually means—from the proposed Hormuz toll and its impact on global energy and fertilizer prices, to Trump's internal purges, the rise of the Pakistani cryptobro, and Israel's uncertain hold on southern Lebanon. And in a moment of perspective, they also lo...
How to Invest in Gold: A Simple System That Works | Simon Popple | KAJ Masterclass
Why do so many people misunderstand gold — treating it as speculation when it should be a boring, systematic part of a portfolio? That's what Simon Popple, CEO of Brookville Capital, helps investors understand. In this conversation, Simon shares how to invest in gold without taking delivery, how to hold it inside a pension, and why a simple, structured system makes gold investing boring — not speculative. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover how to build a portfolio designed for you, with gold as the reliable foundation. Explore gold investing at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*Guest*Simon is widely regarded as an expe...
A Conversation on Consciousness, Science & the Origins of Self with Pierre Brosens | KAJ Masterclass
What does the journey from the Big Bang to the human brain tell us about consciousness — and who we really are? That's the question Pierre Brosens explores in his book From Stars to Consciousness. An MIT-trained mechanical engineer with a career in space power and laser technology, Pierre brings a scientist's rigor to one of our deepest mysteries: how consciousness develops, when identity emerges, and what it means for our sense of self. In this conversation, he shares what new instruments reveal about neuron activity, how a materialist view of consciousness might coexist with the spiritual, and why understanding our or...
The Real Reason Economic Policies Fail Average Citizens | Paul Musson
Why do economic policies so often benefit the few at the expense of the many? That's the question Paul Musson asks with over 30 years of investment experience, including leading the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. In this conversation on KAJ Politics LIVE, Paul pulls back the curtain on the hidden tax that quietly drains your wealth, explains how debt-fuelled growth and central bank interventions impact the average citizen, and offers a clear-eyed look at the reforms needed to address economic inequality. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover what they didn't teach you in school about the money system—and wh...
The Third Path: Stay Engaged Without Burning Out | Tony Tenaglier | KAJ Masterclass
In this conversation, Tony Tenaglier challenges one of the most common assumptions about burnout—that it’s a personal failure.Instead, he reframes burnout as a design problem—shaped by how modern work is structured and how we relate to it.We explore why capable professionals feel disillusioned even when they’re successful on paper, the role of intrinsic motivation, and how the concept of flow can help redesign the workday.This is not about quitting your job or chasing passion.It’s about understanding work more clearly—and engaging with it more consciously.=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A video-first, live-first global conversation...
Hormuz, Trump, NATO | Irina Tsukerman | Global Politics for Leaders 64
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 fragmenting 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 latest in the Iran war, internal rifts within NATO, and shifting security architectures in Asia—all testing the resilience of established alliances.About the guestIrina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security lawyer, geopolitical analyst, editor of The Washington Outsider, and president of Scarab Rising, Inc., a...
Using Music to Reclaim Identity and Build Resilience | Kneet | KAJ Masterclass
What does it mean to find your voice when life tries to break you? For Kneet, a global independent artist, the answer lives in her music. Drawing from personal experience, identity, and resilience, she explores how voice can become a source of inner strength and connection across cultures. In this conversation, Kneet shares how she transforms her own stories into universal expression—using creativity to honor truth, reclaim identity, and stay grounded under pressure. From the inspiration behind her songs to the deeper meaning of “rising” when the world misunderstands you, this episode is a masterclass in courage, authenticity, and the po...
How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids Without Yelling | Melissa Schulz | KAJ Masterclass
Why do conventional parenting strategies fall flat, leaving parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed? That's the question Melissa Schulz answers with over 22 years as a parenting coach and behavior analyst supporting families of strong-willed, sensitive, and neurodiverse kids. In this conversation, Melissa reveals how understanding the real causes behind behavior — and why a parent's own mindset matters as much as any tactic — can break cycles of yelling and guilt. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) to discover evidence-based tools that help parents respond with confidence, stay connected, and find joy in the journey. Explore confident parenting at https://kajmasterclass.com.=========================================*KAJ Masterclass*A vi...
The Fixer: A Journalist's Accidental Journey Through the Middle East | Amjad Tadros
What does it really look like from the inside when wars start, regimes fall, and history is made? That's what four-time Emmy winner Amjad Tadros witnessed over 30 years as CBS News' Middle East producer — and why his lens on today's Middle East matters more than ever.In this conversation, Amjad pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of the "fixer," the local journalists who guide foreign correspondents through conflict zones. He shares what Western audiences misunderstand about the region, how media narratives are shaped, and what current Iran tensions mean for the Middle East and the world — drawing on deca...
