Episode 15 - Talk to the Person Next to You with Faisal Karmali

Leadership in Colour from Shez Iqbal, Powered by Media For All [MEFA]

Ever wondered how to excel in the world of media and entertainment? Join us for an insightful episode featuring Faisal Karmali, Vice President of Digital Business Operations at Warner Bros. Discovery. Faisal shares how seizing unexpected opportunities, even with unfamiliar terms like "leaderboard," can propel your career forward. Explore the evolution of the media industry, from its Soho roots to its post-COVID transformation in Farringdon. Learn about Faisal's pivotal role in data strategy and technology centralisation during the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s largest media companies.

In this episode, we also dive into career development, the influence of consolidation in tech and publishing, and how these trends shape personal and professional growth. Faisal provides valuable insights into working in a global, diverse corporation while aligning with personal career goals. We explore the cultural significance of job titles and how they impact career trajectories.

The episode wraps up with a touching reflection on Faisal's upbringing in South Croydon, growing up as an Asian kid in the 1980s, and the important life lessons from a single-parent household. This episode is packed with career advice, inspiration, and cultural insights that will resonate with listeners across the world.

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1. Leadership in Colour With Shezik Van (00:00:00)

2. Career, Ambitions, and Heritage (00:05:45)

3. Growing Up in South Croydon (00:13:19)