Nauwjuan Sabha Presents
Sangat Talks: Inspiring Careers, Empowering Futures
Join us at Sangat Talks to hear from inspiring professionals who turned their passions into impactful careers. Discover how purpose can lead to success and fulfilment.
Meet the Speakers From Our Last Event
Dr. Jaskaran Singh Mavi | Doctor, Podcaster, and Medical Entrepreneur
Dr. Jaskaran Singh Mavi is a visionary medical entrepreneur, accomplished doctor, and passionate podcaster dedicated to transforming healthcare and empowering communities.
Surjit Kaur | Scientist and Residential College Dean, Trumbull College
Surjit Kaur currently serves as the Dean of Trumbull College, one of Yale University’s 14 residential colleges. She is also a faculty member (Lecturer) in the Department of Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology, teaching a seminar course every fall to 4th-year students, focusing on the cytoskeleton and associated diseases. Surjit has a B.Sc. in Cellular Biochemistry from SUNY Plattsburgh and received her Ph.D. in Anatomy and Cell Biology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. After defending her PhD, which focused on leukocyte adhesion, she came to Yale in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow, where she shifted her research on the cytoskeleton to motor proteins implicated in inflammatory bowel diseases. Surjit would like to share her academic and career journey with you - from a budding scientist in high school who participated in Science Fairs/Olympiads - to longtime student - to researcher - and now to University Administrator/Lecturer. She hopes that her story will encourage you to chase your dreams, while being open to new opportunities that come your way. Sometimes, those unexpected twists can be life-changing in the best way!
Manny Singh Kang | Fundraiser and Community Leader
I am Manny Singh Kang a 51 year old Sikh family guy, born and bred in the city of Wolverhampton!
Along with my faith, fundraising and volunteering is my passion. I am an ambassador for Dementia UK and help several other charities too.
It has seen me undertake some crazy challenges over many years and raised over £350000 for the charities involved. In my day job I travel around the country visiting school children of all ages.
Every single day is a blessing, whether it is an up or a down doesn’t matter.
Dr. Navdeep Dhaliwal | Professional Athlete and Dental Surgeon
First female Asian origin athlete to represent any sport nationally and internationally. Qualified dentist and dental practice owner. Having sold both practices now semi-retired.
Dr. Dhaliwal came from India without knowing a word of English. Despite struggling in academia, she pursued her dreams, becoming a professional athlete and training for the Olympics as the British female number 1 at her time. Not only has she overcome countless setbacks, but she also became a doctor, grew, and successfully sold two surgeries. Hear more about her mindset and incredible journey at this event.
Kaish and Kamby Banger | Fearless MMA
Fearless MMA was established in 2009 by brothers Kaish and Kamby Banger. Kaish and Kamby were heavily influence by their father, a former wrestler in India. Kaish has his MMA roots in Thai Boxing, as a former British Thai Boxing Champion he boasts over 20 years experience competing and training in Thai Boxing. Kamby Banger has used his wrestling skills globally, participating in numerous training and competitive events worldwide. He has numerous British and English titles in Olympic Freestyle Wrestling, and is former captain of the Great British Wrestling Team.
Both Kaish and Kamby are incredibly passionate about passing on their knowledge and expertise, especially to younger members – they strongly believe that they are the future. Here at Fearless, we actively encourage healthy living. A healthy body equals a healthy and positive mind.
We actively work with schools and young people – our staff are able to relate to youngsters through positive activity & education through Martial Arts. This helps keeps troubled teens off the streets, and provides younger members with positive role models. We offer talks on bullying, drugs and alcohol, in addition to providing younger members with a positive mindset. We always strive to keep our members active and healthy through MMA training.
Harinder Singh | Commercial Pilot
My journey in aviation began 16 years ago, with dreams of becoming a pilot. Having been born and brought up in Handsworth, I have been fortunate to have had the loving support of my family and sangat in every endeavour. In school I was fond of Maths, Geography and Physics whilst imbued with the Khalsa philosophy.
These interests guided me towards flying and whilst at University studying Biomedical Science, I applied to join the Royal Air Force as a pilot. I have never looked back. I spent 4 years in the RAF before pursuing a career in commercial aviation. I have since flown all around Europe with Easyjet for 5 years and further around the world with Virgin Atlantic for the last 7 years. I have flown from east to west and around the world about 48 times.
WO Balbir Singh Flora MBE, FRSA, BSc(Hons,) CMILT, Assoc CIPD, ACIM, CGCI, Dip RSA
Flora an Ex-Air Cadet joined the RAF in 1977, after basic Supply training, his first posting was RAF Halton and continued to serve at many RAF Station in the UK and Germany working in all aspects of the RAF Logistical trade. He was specifically approached and requested by the AOC to be the first RAF minority to take part in the Festival of Remembrance, which he volunteered for in 1987 and 1988. He has deployed to the Falklands, Turkey, Oman and Italy on operations. An advocate of Diversity and Inclusion, he saw an opportunity in 1999 to become a member of the Ethnic Minority Recruiting Team and volunteered, where his role was to promote, engage and assist with recruiting more minorities into the Service. Awarded an MBE in 2005 in the Birthday Honours List and promoted to Flight Sergeant and was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal on the New Year’s Honours List in 2008. He retired from regular service in July 2014, and was head hunted for the Specialist Engagement Team in 2017 when he re-enlisted as a FTRS WO with responsibilities to engage with the many minority communities in the country to promote the roles and opportunities that the RAF offer.
