How Vijay Sairam Is Connecting Global Talent with Remote Opportunities
The Youngprenuers Society Podcast
Release Date: 12/03/2025
Touch-Led Mastery with Isabella Loneragan
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Entrepreneurship isn't always "rainbows and butterflies," and running multiple businesses while raising a family is anything but simple. But according to , a 20-year veteran of the skincare industry, true success comes from leaning into your unique value, specifically, the power of the human touch. Isabella is the founder of two skin clinics, the product line Skin For My Skin, and the , where she teaches advanced, touch-led facial massage techniques to empower therapists to build thriving careers. In this episode, we dive into why the traditional beauty diploma is failing new founders,...
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Building Ethical Conversions with Ammarah Ahmed
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Every founder knows the frustration: you launch your brand, you set up your store, but the sales just aren't coming in. The standard playbook says that when conversions drop, you immediately tweak your ad targeting, swap your creatives, or throw more money at marketing. But according to , founder of , that is almost always the wrong move. Ammarah is a behavioural psychology-based CRO (Conversion Rate Optimisation) and UX/UI consultant with over a decade of experience across 15 countries. In this episode, we dive into why pouring money into ads won't fix a broken website funnel, what Gen Z is...
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Blueprint to Your First 100 Followers
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If you’re a young entrepreneur building your brand, you’ve probably noticed that getting your first 100 followers feels way harder than getting to the 1,000 mark. You aren't crazy, it is harder. When you’re starting from zero, no one knows you, no one trusts you yet, and it feels like you're posting into a total void. But here’s the good news: your first 100 followers aren’t about luck. They’re about strategy and momentum. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, practical blueprint to help you move past zero and start working with the algorithm. Step 1: Start With Your...
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Beyond the Numbers: Mastering Your Money Psychology with Tam Relia
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We often focus so much on the operations, marketing, and "hustle" of our businesses that we completely ignore the one thing that keeps the lights on: the financials. But for many of us, looking at a bank account or a profit-and-loss statement doesn't feel like a source of pure chaos and anxiety. In this episode, I’m joined by , founder of . Tam is a former accountant of 16 years who realised that financial literacy isn't just about math; it’s about money psychology. She shares her powerful journey of losing everything and rebuilding from scratch, proving that money is just a tool and that...
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3-Hour Workday? Bet. Let’s Make Your Time Work For You
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Somewhere along the line, entrepreneurship got romanticised into a "5:00 AM grind" where you sleep for four hours and work for twelve. If you aren't exhausted, people act like you aren't serious. I don’t buy that, especially for young entrepreneurs balancing school, jobs, or family life. You don’t need more hours; you need more focus per hour. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get more done in three to five focused hours than most people do in twelve distracted ones. The One Thing Rule The biggest mistake young founders make is trying to move everything forward at once: the...
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Productivity Hacks for Young Entrepreneurs
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Natural Skincare with Purpose: Deborah Terkely of L'ada Soaps & Scents
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Some of the most powerful business ideas come from lived experience. For Deborah Terkely, years of battling sensitive skin and seeking low-tox solutions for her family became the foundation for , a family business making natural skincare and home products that genuinely help. In this episode of the Youngpreneur Society Podcast, Deborah shares her journey from homemade soap to a growing small business, how customer stories keep her motivated, and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, self-belief, and balancing work and life as a parent and entrepreneur. From Skin Struggles to Soap...
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Building ‘Know My Fit’ and Changing How We Shop
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Living the Bleisure Life with Emma Lovell
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What if your business could fund your dream lifestyle, without burning you out? Emma Lovell, also known as The Bleisure Coach, has built a life and business around freedom, travel, and sustainable success. From hosting global retreats to writing her own book, Emma proves that business can be deeply fulfilling when it’s aligned with your values. In this episode of the Youngpreneur Society Podcast, Charlotte chats with Emma about building a brand that blends business with leisure, and why “bleisure” isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a mindset. Why Emma Started Her Business Journey Early...
info_outlineVijay Sairam knows what it’s like to search for a remote job and come up empty. That frustration sparked a global mission to create a platform where talented people, no matter where they live, can access real, high-quality remote work.
In this episode of the Youngpreneur Society Podcast, Charlotte chats with Vijay, founder of Remote Jobs Central, about how he built a people-first business that’s breaking down geographic barriers and connecting skilled job seekers with remote-friendly companies around the world.
Why Remote Access Matters
Remote Jobs Central is rooted in one powerful belief: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn’t. Vijay created the platform to level the playing field and make sure people from all backgrounds, incomes and locations have the same access to meaningful work, without having to pay for it.
By offering a free, easy-to-use platform and weekly curated job newsletters, Vijay is helping job seekers discover companies they didn’t even know existed.
Turning a Setback into a Stronger Business
Remote Jobs Central wasn’t Vijay’s first attempt at entrepreneurship. His first startup didn’t take off as planned. But instead of giving up, he analysed what didn’t work, went back to the drawing board, and rebuilt a better, stronger version, with customer experience at the centre.
The result? A growing global community, glowing Trustpilot reviews, and a business built on purpose, not profit.
How Global Hiring Builds Inclusion
Vijay shares how hiring across borders promotes real diversity, not just in culture and background, but in work styles, perspectives and problem-solving. It also pushes companies to adapt to different time zones, languages and needs, creating more inclusive, human-centred workplaces.
Remote Jobs Central’s big-picture goal? To help 1 billion people around the world find remote jobs that value them for their skills, not their postcode.
What the Future of Work Really Looks Like
With AI evolving fast, Vijay believes the future belongs to workers who combine emotional intelligence, resilience, and lifelong learning. The most in-demand skill? Being adaptable. He encourages young people to embrace AI as a tool, not a threat, and to keep learning to stay ahead.
And his favourite motto? “In a world of AI, be intelligent, not artificial”.
Workplace Trust Beats Micromanagement
Smart companies are shifting away from micromanagement and moving towards outcomes, autonomy and trust. Vijay explains how remote teams can balance productivity and accountability through tools, transparency and people-first leadership.
The bottom line? Happy teams stay longer, work better, and drive results, not because they’re monitored, but because they feel respected.
Your Challenge
Take a leaf out of Vijay’s book:
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Keep learning, even if you don’t know how yet
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Embrace what you don’t know and figure it out
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Share opportunities with others and create your own good karma
Whether you’re job-hunting, building a business, or exploring both, Remote Jobs Central is a reminder that the world of work is changing, and youngpreneurs have the power to shape it.
Connect with Vijay
You can find Vijay’s platform at remotejobscentral.com - a free, value-packed resource for remote job seekers around the world. Give it a look and share it with someone who needs it. You’ll be helping more than you know.
Highlights
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00:11 Vijay's Mission and Inspiration
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00:51 Unique Approach to Remote Jobs Central
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02:06 Customer Experience and Weekly Newsletters
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02:52 Challenges and Lessons in Business
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03:51 Global Hiring and Diversity
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05:39 Future of Skills in an AI-Driven World
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08:07 Balancing Productivity and Trust in Remote Work
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11:11 Content Creation and Personal Growth