Real stories beyond the reel.
Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a podcast exploring identity, perception and the realities behind what we see and perceive.
Created and hosted by Sonia W Kohli, the series goes beyond surface-level conversations to explore the person behind the image, the confidence, the success, the smile and the stories we don’t always see.
Produced by Kunishka Productions.
25 Years of Chasing a Passion: The Highs, Lows & the Olympics | Rees
What does it take to turn a passion into a 25-year journey through success, pressure, setbacks and even the Olympics?
In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with Rees, founder of VP Bhangra, to talk about the journey behind the performances and the community he has built through dance, fitness and culture.
Rees reflects on starting out, building VP Bhangra, taking risks and navigating the pressures that came with it. The conversation also goes beyond his professional journey into men's mental health, struggling in silence, asking for help, confidence, resilience and what strength means to him today.
A conversation about passion, pressure, community, resilience and what it really takes to keep going.
In this episode:
Turning a passion into a 25-year journey
Building VP Bhangra and taking risks
Performing at the London 2012 Olympics
The pressures behind success
Why men can struggle to talk about mental health
Asking for help and breaking through embarrassment
Building confidence and overcoming comparison
Community, teaching and giving back
What strength and resilience mean today
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli
Produced by Kunishka Productions
🎙️ Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes explores identity, perception and the realities behind what we see and perceive.
31 Jul 2026
Understanding Today's Teenagers | Gen Z Perspectives on Growing Up, Friendships & Social Media
Do we really understand today's teenagers, or do we simply assume we do?
In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with a group of teenagers for an open and honest conversation about growing up in today's world.
Together they explore social media, friendships, comparison, identity, safety, the pressures of being a teenager, and what they wish adults understood about their generation.
Rather than speaking about young people, this episode gives them the space to speak for themselves.
Whether you're a parent, educator, young adult, or simply curious about the next generation, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Gen Z.
In this episode you will discover:
• What teenagers feel adults misunderstand• Social media and self-image• Comparing yourself to others• Friendship and belonging• Growing up in today's world• Safety and independence• Gen Z Quest• REEL Vs REAL
Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a podcast exploring the stories, decisions and realities behind the lives we think we understand.
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.
17 Jul 2026
Buying a Home? A Conversation That Goes Beyond Mortgages
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. But what really happens behind the scenes?
In this episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with mortgage adviser Melissa Mussett for a conversation that goes beyond mortgages.
Together they explore the realities of buying a home, the financial habits that shape our future, why relationships and money are so closely connected, the importance of protection, and the mindset needed to make one of life's biggest decisions.
Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on what really matters before and after you get the keys.
In this episode you will discover:
• What happens behind the mortgage process
• Common mistakes home buyers make
• Money habits and saving
• Relationships and finances
• The importance of protection
• The mindset behind buying a home
• One money myth Melissa wishes people would stop believing
Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a podcast exploring the stories, decisions and realities behind the lives we think we understand.
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.
3 Jul 2026
How She Cracked a Male-Dominated Industry | DJ Nish | Reel for Real - Behind the Scenes
In this episode of Reel for Real - Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with award-winning international DJ, DJ Nish for a conversation about her unexpected journey into DJing, breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated industry, redefining success, and why happiness matters more than titles.
Together, they explore identity, resilience, confidence, stereotypes, and finding your own path.
In this episode you'll discover:
• Why DJing was never the original plan
• The reality behind life as a professional DJ
• What it's like to work in a male-dominated industry
• How social media shapes perception
• Why confidence grows through experience
• What success really means beyond titles
• Why happiness matters more than recognition
• The importance of staying true to yourself
🎙️ Reel for Real - Behind the Scenes explores identity, perception, and the realities behind what we see and perceive.
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli
Guest: DJ Nish
Produced by Kunishka Productions
19 Jun 2026
Ayesha Baig | Do You Know Your Self-Worth?
Do you know your self-worth?
In Episode 2 of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with celebrity makeup artist Ayesha Baig for a conversation about confidence, self-worth, beauty standards, social media and the way we see ourselves.
A deeper exploration of identity, perception and the pressures created by unrealistic standards of beauty.
Together, they explore what happens when appearance, filters and expectations influence how we value ourselves.
In this episode you'll discover:
• Why self-worth goes far beyond appearance
• How social media filters can shape self-perception
• What celebrity talent are really like on and off camera
• Why confidence starts from within
• The realities behind beauty standards
• How perceptions of beauty have changed over time
• The growing acceptance of men wearing makeup
• Why authenticity matters more than perfection
• What it means to love yourself beyond the image you present to the world
If you've ever compared yourself to someone online, questioned your confidence, your self-worth, or felt pressured to meet unrealistic standards, this conversation is for you.
🎙️ Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes explores identity, perception and the realities behind what we see and perceive.
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.
Produced by Kunishka Productions.
5 Jun 2026
Andrea Rapisarda | What Do We Lose Growing Up?
What do we lose growing up?
In the first episode of Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes, Sonia W Kohli sits down with musician, educator and Music Mission founder Andrea Rapisarda to explore identity, confidence, creativity and the stories that shape who we become.
What begins as a conversation about music quickly becomes a deeper exploration of self-discovery, personal growth and the labels we often place on ourselves. Andrea reflects on growing up, finding purpose through creativity and why we are often far more than the roles we play.
Together, they explore what happens when we stop defining ourselves by a single title and start looking beyond the image people see.
In this episode you'll discover:
What do we lose as we grow older
Why self-discovery is a lifelong journey
How creativity can help us reconnect with ourselves
Why confidence often grows through experience rather than certainty
The importance of looking beyond labels and expectations
How hobbies and passions can shape our identity
What it means to live authentically
What exists beyond the version of ourselves we present to the world
If you've ever questioned who you are beyond your work, your achievements or the version of yourself presented to the world, this conversation is for you.
Hosted by Sonia W Kohli.
Produced by Kunishka Productions
Reel for Real – Behind the Scenes is a cinematic podcast exploring identity, perception and the realities behind what we see and perceive.
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