Licensed to Explore with Rohit

About Licensed to Explore with Rohit

Welcome to Licensed to Explore with Rohit — a podcast for curious minds, bold travelers, and passionate creators. Hosted by Rohit Khubchandani, a global nomad, entrepreneur, and content creator based in Dubai, this show dives into the real-life stories of individuals who’ve dared to explore—geographically, emotionally, and professionally.From transformation coaches and networking experts to fearless founders and cultural storytellers, each episode is a deep dive into how travel shapes identity, how discomfort fuels growth, and how bold voices spark change.🎙️ New episodes every 10 days🌍 Real stories. Global journeys. Unfiltered conversations.

Publisher

Rohit Khubchandani

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2025

Latest episode

24 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Licensed to Explore Ep. 33 - Paragliding, Pageants & Purpose ft. Swati Shemil

   In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Swati Shemil — adventurer, pageant personality and global explorer whose journey brings together travel, paragliding, courage, confidence and the pursuit of purpose. From embracing the adrenaline and freedom of paragliding to stepping onto the stage and navigating the world of beauty pageants... Swati shares the experiences that have challenged her, shaped her confidence and encouraged her to keep stepping beyond her comfort zone. This inspiring conversation explores travel, adventure, paragliding, pageantry, confidence, identity, courage, personal growth and purpose — and how seemingly different experiences can ultimately teach us more about who we are and what we're capable of becoming. From the freedom of soaring through the skies to the confidence required to stand on a pageant stage... this episode explores two very different worlds connected by a common thread: having the courage to show up, challenge yourself and embrace experiences that push your boundaries. Swati also opens up about her passion for travel and adventure, overcoming fear, navigating expectations, developing self-belief, finding meaning beyond titles and achievements, and the lessons she's learned from exploring both new destinations and new dimensions of herself. At its heart, Paragliding, Pageants & Purpose is about more than adventure or achievement. It's about saying yes to experiences, stepping outside your comfort zone and discovering that sometimes the greatest reward isn't the destination, the title or the accomplishment — it's the person you become along the way. 💥 In this episode: 🪂 The thrill, freedom and fear of paragliding 🌍 How travel and adventure push us beyond our comfort zones 👑 Swati's journey into beauty pageants ✨ Confidence, pageantry and self-belief ✈️ Travel experiences that shaped her perspective 💪 Overcoming fear and challenging personal boundaries 🌟 Confidence, identity and personal transformation ❤️ Finding meaning beyond external validation 🧭 The journey towards a greater sense of purpose 🔥 Why some of life's greatest opportunities begin with saying YES 🌎 How exploration can change the way we see ourselves ✨ Why the greatest journeys can transform us from within 🎧 Listen to Licensed to Explore with RohitStreaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami, Deezer and all major podcast platforms. Exclusively hosted on Podeo. 🔗 Connect with Swati Shemil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swatishemil/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@swatishemil2110 🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rkbond007 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rkbond007 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rohit.khubchandani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rkbond_007 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitkhubchandani Website: https://www.rohitkhubchandani.com 🎥 Recorded at Dubai Podcast Studio, Dubai 🇦🇪 #LicensedToExplore #RohitKhubchandani #SwatiShemil #Paragliding #TravelPodcast #AdventureTravel #Pageants #PersonalGrowth #Purpose #DubaiPodcast

2. 

   10 Aug 2026

   🎙️ Licensed to Explore with Rohit — Episode 32 Cabin Crew, Crossroads & Courage ft. Laveena Barathi

   In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Laveena Barathi — cabin crew, global explorer, and a woman whose journey is defined by travel, independence, courage, and the determination to build her own path. From growing up as the only daughter in her family to stepping into the world of aviation and becoming cabin crew... Laveena shares how leaving home, travelling across the world, experiencing different cultures, and navigating major personal and professional crossroads shaped the person she is today. This inspiring conversation explores cabin crew life, aviation, travel, family expectations, independence, career choices, relationships, resilience, cultural experiences, and personal growth — while revealing what life behind the perceived glamour of being cabin crew is really like. Laveena takes us behind the scenes of her aviation journey, sharing the realities of working as cabin crew, adapting to life away from home, meeting people from around the world, experiencing new destinations and cultures, and learning how travel can completely transform your perspective on life. She also opens up about growing up as the only daughter, navigating expectations, stepping outside her comfort zone, facing important crossroads, and developing the courage to make decisions for herself. At its heart, Cabin Crew, Crossroads & Courage is more than a conversation about aviation and travelling the world. It's about leaving the familiar behind, embracing uncertainty, learning through experience, and having the courage to create a life that is truly your own. 💥 In this episode: ✈️ The journey into aviation and becoming cabin crew 👩✈️ The reality behind the cabin crew lifestyle 🌍 How travelling the world changes your perspective 👨👩👧 Growing up as the only daughter and navigating expectations 🧳 Leaving home and adapting to life away from family 🌎 Experiencing different countries, cultures and lifestyles 🛫 The highs, challenges and lessons of working in aviation 🔀 Navigating career and personal crossroads💪 Finding the courage to make unconventional choices ❤️ Family, independence, relationships and personal growth ✨ Learning to trust yourself when choosing your next chapter 🌟 Why sometimes the greatest journey is creating your own path 🎧 Listen to Licensed to Explore with Rohit Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami, Deezer and all major podcast platforms. Exclusively hosted on Podeo. 🔗 Connect with Laveena Barathi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laveenabarathi/ 🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rohitkhubchandani (https://www.youtube.com/@rohitkhubchandani) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rkbond007 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rohit.khubchandani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rkbond_007 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitkhubchandani Website: https://www.rohitkhubchandani.com #LicensedToExplore #RohitKhubchandani #LaveenaBarathi #CabinCrew #CabinCrewLife #Aviation #TravelPodcast #Travel #PersonalGrowth #DubaiPodcast

3. 

   12 Jul 2026

   🎙️ LICENSED TO EXPLORE WITH ROHIT Episode 31 The Energy of Places: Travel, Spirituality & Ancient Civilizations ft. Ruhi Sachar

   In this episode of Licensed to Explore with Rohit, Rohit Khubchandani sits down with Ruhi Sachar —wellness entrepreneur, humanitarian, founder of Heart of Blessings, and an intuitive guide whose remarkable journey spans continents, cultures, and consciousness. From growing up in the sacred city of Jagannath Puri and building a successful career in the global fashion industry... to leading humanitarian initiatives in Dubai and eventually dedicating her life to healing, meditation, and transformational wellness... Ruhi shares the experiences that have shaped her personally, professionally, and spiritually. This insightful conversation explores travel, ancient civilizations, spirituality, intuition, consciousness, personal growth, and the profound connection between the places we visit and the people we become. From the spiritual vibrations of Jagannath Puri and the Golden Temple... to the timeless wonders of Egypt, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, the Maldives, the Pacific Coast Highway, and beyond... this episode is a journey through history, culture, energy, healing, and self-discovery. Ruhi also shares her transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, the inspiration behind Heart of Blessings, how intuition differs from fear, why certain places feel energetically different, and the lessons she's learned from exploring both the outer world and the inner self. 💥 In this episode: ✈️ Growing up across India and how travel shaped adaptability 🕌 The spiritual significance of Jagannath Puri and the Golden Temple 🏛️ Ancient civilizations through Egypt, Turkey, and Sri Lanka 🔺 What it feels like standing before the Pyramids of Giza 🌊 Why the Maldives became her place of healing and renewal 🚗 Lessons from the Pacific Coast Highway road trip 🌍 Can places carry energy and emotional memory? 💼 From fashion executive to humanitarian leader and wellness entrepreneur ✨ The story behind Heart of Blessings 🧘 Intuition, healing, consciousness, and personal transformation 🌟 Why the greatest journeys often happen within ourselves 📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami, Deezer all major podcast platforms🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo 🔗 Connect with Ruhi Sachar LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruhisachar Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/ruhi.sacharInstagram (Heart of Blessings): https://www.instagram.com/heartofblessingsbyruhi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruhi.heartofblessings Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/share/1ELZ8wRwS3/?mibextid=wwXIfrFacebook (Heart of Blessings): https://www.facebook.com/share/1HkAFJJoWs/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://youtube.com/@heartofblessings-ruhi 🎙️ Host: Rohit Khubchandani YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rohitkhubchandani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rkbond007 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rohit.khubchandani TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rkbond_007 Twitter/X: https://x.com/rkbond007L inkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitkhubchandani Website: https://www.rohitkhubchandani.com #LicensedToExplore #RohitKhubchandani #RuhiSacharGupta #HeartOfBlessings #TravelPodcast #Travel #Spirituality #Wellness #AncientCivilizations #Egypt #Turkey #SriLanka #Dubai #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Meditation #Mindfulness #Podcast #ExploreMore

Who has been a guest on Licensed to Explore with Rohit

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nour Zougheib
• Francisco Augusto
• Thuraya Taleb
• Giuliano Gonzalez
• Elin Mai

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,774,451

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

0