Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Arham Kashif is an IB-certified teacher, IB head, and an entrepreneur with a strong passion for education. She holds an LLB from the University of London and a diploma in Educational Leadership from Cambridge. We talked about why she is passionate about education, the educational landscape in Pakistan, the importance of teacher training, her experience as an entrepreneur, and whether games are really bad for kids. Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arham-kashif-780398212/

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0:00 Highlights 0:58 Intro 1:59 Why did Arham choose education sector? 8:04 Giving value back to community 10:40 Pakistan’s educational landscape 20:00 Summer born - winter born differentiation 27:26 Self-serving culture 35:58 Misuse of power & lack of knowledge 49:26 The Over-Expectation Dilemma & AI's Role 54:53 Lack of Education & Empathy 1:12:01 Wearing multiple hats as founder 1:19:26 Policy designing for students 1:27:58 Quality Insurance of schools 1:33:39 If not us then who will make Pakistan better? 1:39:54 Is social media the best teacher? 1:45:26 Is gaming and technology bad for kids? 1:50:23 Building discipline through games 1:55:16 Final remarks from Arham Kashif 1:57:13 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid I left making podcasts for quite a while after my trip to Baku, Azerbaijan. There were some problems that I discussed in this podcast and hopefully I will try to be more consistent with it. I hope you guys will understand. Thanks for supporting, more content coming this year InshaAllah! #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ 0:00 Highlights 0:30 Intro 0:52 Reasons I stopped making podcasts 5:20 Balancing b/w client work and content creation 9:12 What is the future of All Over The Place? 13:32 Year Wrapped 2024 Overview 14:33 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Arham Ikram is a filmmaker from Islamabad, who recently directed a music video for Abdul Hannan which got appreciation by India’s YouTube as well. He has worked at Mashion PK as a multimedia producer. He worked there for two years before moving on to other projects, including directing music videos for Hassan Raheem. Currently, he is the creative director at “plusninetwo” and continues to work on various creative projects. We invited Arham Ikram to talk about his journey, how he started in this field, and the risks he took to succeed. He shared his experiences in South Korea and how they differ from Pakistan. We also discussed his work as the director of Abdul Hannan’s song “Khushnaseebi” and his collaborations with Hassan Raheem. There are many more interesting topics we covered. Watch the podcast to explore more. Connect with me: I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClRrpV5mCW70_lgyImjDSsA Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatlil.kid/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arham-ikram-a36424212/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arhamikram#khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #arhamikram00:00 Highlights 00:55 Intro 02:24 Plus 92 03:58 Khushnaseebi shooting 08:39 Being a Director 10:00 Working alone vs Teamwork 12:37 Choosing set for Khushnaseebi 15:27 How he visualizes a Music video 16:35 His thoughts on filmmaking 18:28 Advice for filmmakers 19:40 Sar-Phira by Hassan Raheem 21:38 Which camera does he use? 23:01 His first camera 24:10 Different cameras he used 26:08 South Korea vs Pakistan 27:40 Working with Hassan Raheem 29:38 Khayyam’s view on Documentaries 31:00 How money plays role in pursuing passion 33:15 His thoughts on commercial ads 35:08 Khayyam’s passion 36:08 His South Korea Journey 37:30 His experience at college 40:25 Job experience after A-levels 41:23 From Islamabad to Karachi 42:00 Experience in Karachi 44:09 Mashion 46:48 His experience at NGO 50:37 Exposure to internet 52:04 Future plans for Plus 92 54:19 What type of content he looks forward to? 57:27 Why Pakistan doesn’t have good content? 1:00:30 Khayyam’s view on content consumption 1:02:30 Pakistani Dramas 1:04:00 Other country’s content 1:05:49 His favorite countries 1:10:03 His favorite creators 1:11:00 Influencers promoting wrong things 1:12:32 Looking back on the whole podcast 1:14:56 Khayyam’s favorite Youtubers 1:16:26 Arham’s favorite creator 1:19:25 Is Karachi full of content? 1:22:19 Learning from Strangers 1:24:55 Advice for Aspiring filmmakers 1:27:10 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Maryam Raja is a photographer, social media influencer, and artist who became famous a few months ago for her twin-cities video on Instagram. Since then, her Instagram account has grown quickly. I invited her to 'All Over The Place' to talk about her journey and the mistakes she made, so new creators can learn from her and avoid making the same mistakes. We talked about the challenges creators face when making deals with brands. She shared how she reached 100k followers and the difficulties she faced as the first content creator in her family. Maryam also explained how she makes her unique reels and shared other interesting details. Watch the full podcast to learn more. Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryam_rajaaa/ #khayyamsajid #maryamraja #allovertheplaceoriginals 00:00 Highlights 00:55 Introduction 01:54 Early life 03:30 From economics to mass-com 07:24 Her love for podcasts 10:50 How her TikToks got viral? 12:24 Why did she quit podcasting? 14:42 Her job experience 18:50 Passion over money 21:36 How she met Yakuza? 22:40 How her Instagram journey started? 28:05 Getting hate on doing Hijab 31: 20 Her First Viral video 37:50 The Iconic Shot 41:33 Feedback from Irfan Junejo 44:25 Getting brand deals 47:30 Feelings of being a content creator 48:22 Her future plans 49:55 Dealing with brands 1:02:12 How audience react to ads? 1:09:00 Promoting a wrong brand 1:15:30 How Insta algorithm works? 1:18:38 Creative thought process 1:24:58 Advice for women 1:28:54 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Umair Najeeb is a comic book artist, an illustrator, and a writer who is currently working on his own graphic novel that will be published in 2026. Being a visual artist, I wanted to take insights from him about the illustration side of social media world. That is why I felt important to invite him on the podcast and have this conversation with someone like him. Umair has been a freelancer for almost a decade now. So, we discussed what mistakes most freelancers make in the start of their career and how to overcome those mistakes. We discussed the impact of Al on the content side of things. We discussed how to place projects and find clients on different platforms like twitter and Instagram. We, also, discussed how he got the opportunity to publish his own book with collaboration with an international writer. We touched on many different issues and solutions to it. Listen to the podcast to find out more. Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umairnajeebkhan/ 00:00 Highlights 00:40 Intro 01:28 Comic Kahani 03:05 His early life 05:58 How his art taste developed 07:35 How his freelance journey started 10:05 How to sell hand-drawn sketch 11:01 His full-time job experience 14:10 Cons of full-time Job 15:51 Getting clients on Twitter 17:32 Being represented by an agency 20:08 What agency does? 21:20 Story of his current book being published 25:04 Is he paid enough for the novel he's drawing? 26:17 Comic industry in Pakistan 29:25 Switching to digital art 32:35 Mistakes he made during posters making 34:52 Payment problems 36:22 How important are resources? 37:40 Paak Legion 43:57 Working with brands 47:12 Did people copy his work? 49:06 Art vs Content 53:57 Impact of Al 1:02:22 Process of publishing a graphic novel 1:04:48 Video projects 1:07:08 How Al is deteriorating upcoming artists 1:09:27 Importance of consistency 1:12:19 Working with Irfan Junejo 1:16:48 His thoughts on YouTube 1:20:17 Working alone 1:21:43 Struggling with recording videos 1:23:53 Teamwork 1:29:02 Designers making quality content 1:32:42 Advice for future artists 1:38:40 Outro

Uswa Sadia is the Manager Public Relations for Infinix, oversees Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As part of the creator economy, I realized that there is very little information available to help creators understand how this industry works. So, I invited her for a general conversation about the industry. In this podcast, we discussed why brands don’t pay creators on time, the role of agencies in brand collaborations and deals, the types of content people watch in Pakistan, how to stand out as a creator, what brands look for in a creator, and why quality content is important. Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uswa.sadia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uswa-sadia-004295137/ 00:00 Highlights 00:40 Intro 01:22 What she does? 02:35 How PR works? 05:43 Consumer Journey 08:29 What’s a brand? 09:14 Political factors affecting branding 11:26 What is User-Generated Content? 13:30 How brand integration works? 18:08 Getting hate on internet 22:13 Creators helping each other in other countries 23:32 Visa problems for creators 27:02 Complexities of content creation 32:32 Importance of awareness in Pakistan 35:50 Why educational content doesn’t get viral? 37:02 Financial hurdles involving content creation 40:30 Time management issues 43:22 Payment problems for Creators in Pakistan 53:10 Importance of unity in the industry 57:14 Importance of relation building to grow 58:48 Advice to young creators 1:09:16 Outro #khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #uswasadia #infinixpakistan

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Talal Swati is the co-founder of Banam Marketing Pvt. Ltd and a lawyer as well. I met him in Russia at the World Youth Festival back in March 2024 and found him to be a very interesting personality. As soon as I returned, I reached out to him for a candid conversation, which ended up in a fun podcast. The podcast is quite all over the place. I hope you enjoy it, and if you like it, please consider subscribing. Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talalswati/ 00:00 Highlights 00:24 Intro 04:00 Why did Talal choose to study law? 06:53 Lust of Power 08:23 Freedom of speech? 13:35 How does a Political campaign work? 19:46 Who's Khayyam’s favorite b/w Humna & Muzamil? 20:55 Finding love in Russia? 28:54 Amazing experience in Russia 33:24 Russia-London, expectation VS reality 37:00 What does Banam media do? 41:20 Childhood dreams and evolution 43:25 The dopamine and attention span 48:28 Exposing Khayyam Sajid 51:38 Outro #khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #talalsawati

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Saifullah Khan is the founder of TheEditingSkool, aiming to teach 10,000 individuals professional video editing by 2025. He has a very interesting journey, and we get to talk about a lot of different topics, from why he created a course despite the "manjan" stigma attached to it, to the scope of video editing, common mistakes video editors make, the importance of sticking to a niche in video editing, and how to become good at storytelling through video editing. Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeditingskool/ 00:00 Highlights 00:36 Intro 02:11 Caffeine addiction and routine 06:30 Getting into video editing & freelance 19:19 Team Buildup and working credibility 25:30 Process of hiring an editor 36:28 Working for less for creativity 40:07 Importance of basics of editing skills 48:26 Thoughts behind creating The Editing Skool 1:05:58 How equipment isn’t important? 1:09:25 Finding your unique creative voice 1:14:15 Life problems’ excuses and mental health 1:23:59 Time allocation and productivity 1:35:00 The future of remote work & job trends 1:40:00 Exploring countries and multiple cultures 1:53:04 Confusing of choosing a platform 2:04:10 Working as a full-time Creator 2:16:10 Importance of design consistency & flow 2:23:27 Exploring your niche 2:28:33 Ending remarks 2:31:11 Outro #khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #theeditingskool #saifullah

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Saim Rehman is a content creator and influencer well known for his wholesome content. He has been creating content on and off for a long time, but his series "Milwatay Hain Ap Ko" was his true hit. Saim is a wholesome package, with his YouTube and Instagram both featuring light-hearted and beautiful content. However, he posts very rarely. I asked him about this, along with why he hates when people tell him to make family vlogs, his early experiences with paid partnership work, and his goals as a creator. Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UClRrpV5mCW70_lgyImjDSsA Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saimrehmannn/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC2FjGr3sYXEE8j9oBTBib0Q Channels and videos we talked about: Clout film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D8jBuyRTrw&t=187s Life of Riza:  @LifeOfRiza  Colt Kirwan:  @ColtKirwan  Tejas:  @TejasHullur  00:00 Highlights 00:40 Intro 04:30 Job over Content creation 10:11 From gym injury to Epic comeback 23:40 Monetizing Instagram 26:18 Charging the fair money from Brands 35:41 Working for free for experience 39:30 Identifying yourself as a Creator 45:26 Demonizing culture of family vlogging 54:05 Reviewing 1K to 1Million - OyeHarry 59:44 Pakistani Creator Economy 1:11:35 Abroad travel experience & Umrah 1:24:45 Final remarks 1:26:46 Outro #khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #saimrehman

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Eesha Dawood is a designer and the founder of Afterwards.co and Makaan29.co. While studying in Turkey, she started working as a fashion designer at Outfitter even before graduating. We talked about how she managed to do that, how she started her clothing brand Afterwards.co, and her experiences growing up that helped shape her into who she is today. Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UClRrpV5mCW70_lgyImjDSsA Connect with guest. Eesha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crapeesha/ 00:00 Highlights 00:30 Intro 03:47 Early life & Education 17:40 Experience & Debate competition in Croatia 30:43 Mastering Emotions: A Personal Journey 34:44 Global pandemic COVID-19 (Lockdown) 53:10 Story of first iPad of Eesha 01:01:12 Living independently 01:06:27 Digital Creator and Instagram’s evolution 01:11:21 University life and Profession 01:27:05 Experience in Istanbul, Turkey 01:39:00 Leaving Turkey & Working in Outfitters 02:01:00 Working as Professional designer in Industry 02:15:13 Experience from Outfitters 02:16:55 Entrepreneurial Dreams: Building Afterwards 02:19:48 Concept of Fast Fashion 02:22:32 Why "Afterwards"? The Story Behind the Name 02:40:45 Maximizing Value from Fashion Influencers 02:45:25 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid I had a lot of problems and was traveling as well, which is why I wasn't able to upload any podcasts for almost three months. But now I'm back and not going anywhere. #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #russia Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajidd

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Madeeha Raza is the founder and director of Women Through Film and the curator of the Women's International Film Festival. She has a lot of experience in filmmaking and is a director herself. We invited her to our podcast to get her insights on filmmaking in Pakistan. We talked about the differences between traditional filmmaking and creating content for platforms like Instagram and YouTube. We also discussed the various roles in filmmaking, such as directors, scriptwriters, and producers. Additionally, we explored the Pakistani film and drama industry, how it can be changed, and how someone can start acting and progress in their career. We also touched on the chaos going around the world and how traveling can broaden one's perspective. Watch the podcast to learn more. #khayyamsajid #allovertheplacepodcast #madeeharaza Connect with me. I am making lifestyle and travel content on my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UClRrpV5mCW70_lgyImjDSsA Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeehahraza/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeeha-raza-49807178/ 00:00 Highlights 01:10 Intro 01:43 Women through film 02:46 Content creation and Filmmaking 08:08 Rise and Fall in consumption of Films 09:52 Film festivals? 15:20 Different Roles in Filmmaking 18:26 Role of a Director 23:12 Actual tasks of a Director 25:48 Most difficult task of being a Director 26:52 The glassworker 28:38 Importance of a scriptwriter 30:35 Characters in Pakistani films 32:58 Pakistani dramas 39:10 Why new content is not experimented? 41:08 Ads 45:28 Disrupting traditional TV content 47:50 Women through film 50:05 Imposter syndrome 53:22 Content creators switching to dramas and films 58:48 How to get into Acting? 1:00:56 Where does she take inspiration from? 1:02:14 Chaos around the world 1:06:50 Her thoughts on Pakistan 1:08:50 Dealing with work load 1:12:00 Visiting other countries 1:14:50 Lessons from traveling 1:23:15 Advice 1:23:58 Outro

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Ozair is a content creator and photographer who is in a unique position of having connections with prominent political leaders, fellow content creators, and one of the top business groups in Pakistan. During our conversation, we talked about how he discovered his passion for photography, his selection for Jahangir Tareen's team, his passion for extreme sports, and his interest in content creation. #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #ozairarts Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozairarts/

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Meet Noor Sultan, the owner of a computer store based in Islamabad. Noor has been our vendor for tech products for almost two years and is passionate about technology as well. I wanted to invite him to discuss why he entered this business, how a computer store operates, the crucial components required to build a gaming PC, and what an appropriate budget would be for a quality gaming PC.#khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #noorsultan Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Noor's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sultanofkanpur/ Computer store Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cihtech/

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Junaid Rehmat is the regional director north at Devsinc, which is one of the biggest software development and consultancy companies in Pakistan. I am just a curious kid who wanted to ask as many noob questions as possible to understand what this whole IT service industry is, and that’s what I did on the podcast. We talked about general IT services, how Devsinc gets clients, the role of a regional director, the mental health of employees, workation, and how Devsinc is utilizing the creator economy space for awareness.#khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #junaidrehmat #devsinc Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junaid115/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/junaidrehmat/

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid A content creator couple, Syed Owais Ali and Ramma Jafi, document their lives on the internet and share everything they experience and learn. In the podcast, we talked about their individual journeys in starting content creation, how they sustain themselves as creators, how Daraz is helping content creators monetize their influence, how they support each other in creating content as a couple, and the difficulties in hiring a resource as a creator.#khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #syedowaisali #rammajafri Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Owais's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedowaisali/ Owais's Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ @syedowaisali
Ramma's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/craftswomanship/ Ramma's Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/ @craftswomanship

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Subhan is a photographer whose work is praised by some of the well-known musicians in Pakistan and also featured in Forbes. We talked about how he started photography, how a DM actually changed his life, and his experience of working with some of the biggest names in music in Pakistan. #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #SubhanNoor Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/vadersnaps/?igsh=cXZlemhoY3djeWlm

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Ammad Khan is an engineer in Pakistan's telecom sector, doubling as a music producer and singer. We talked about his inspiration for juggling engineering and music, debunking the notion that one must choose a single career path. Our conversation also spotlighted how musicians can make money in Pakistan, emphasizing the role of platforms like Spotify in shaping and supporting the local music culture. #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #Ammad Khan Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ammadshakir_/

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Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid Talha Ahad is the founder and CEO of Pakistan's first digital news network, The Centrum Media (TCM). I spoke with him about his decision to pursue journalism as a career, his opinions on the traditional news networks in Pakistan, his choice of digital media for journalism, his funding strategies for his YouTube content team, and the challenges of being an independent journalist in Pakistan.#khayyamsajid #allovertheplace #talhaahadpodcast Connect with me. Khayyam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_ Connect with guest. Talha Ahad podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuiyZZRtnpqU0r3gR5t8PoA TCM Originals Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCNl52ZDAy4JW4Loj0FpmA4g

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KhayyamSajid I experienced significant growth in various aspects this year, both in my career and personal life, and in the way I perceive the world. 2023 brought numerous achievements, valuable learnings, and a deeper understanding. Hoping for an even better 2024. See you next year, InshaAllah! #khayyamsajid #allovertheplace Connect with me.Khayyam's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/khayyamsajidd/ Second channel: https://www.youtube.com/@khayyamsajid_