🎙️ From Cerebral Palsy to CEO | Dr. Amo Raju OBE on Music, Identity & Disability Leadership | Unscripted Podcast.
An Unmissable Story of Confidence, Culture & Breaking Barriers
What does it take to rise from being bullied as a disabled child to becoming a CEO, musician and OBE recipient?
In this powerful episode of Unscripted, Amit Ghose sits down with Dr. Amo Raju OBE, born with cerebral palsy, to unpack a story of resilience, identity and ambition that defies stereotypes.
From singing in a Punjabi band to raising over £30 million as CEO of Disability Direct, Amo's journey is one of raw grit, healing, masculinity and leadership.
🎧 Why you should watch:
A deep dive into South Asian masculinity and therapy
Real talk on confidence, culture, and visible difference
Motivation for anyone who’s ever felt ‘different’
💬 Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 Overcoming Early Life Challenges
00:49 Intro to the Podcast & Guest
01:54 Dr. Amo Raju’s Background and Achievements
05:14 Childhood Struggles and Family Support
14:27 Facing Bullying and Finding Confidence
16:16 The Healing Power of Music
25:28 Struggles After the Music Career
26:55 Finding Purpose at Disability Direct
28:30 Becoming the CEO
29:36 Innovating Charity Funding
30:46 Leaving the Charity
33:30 Personal Battles and Therapy
35:50 Challenges of Masculinity and Therapy
39:21 Meeting My Wife
41:40 Reflections on Cultural Expectations
43:20 Future Plans and Motivations
47:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell
📚 Books Mentioned:
Walk Like A Man by Dr. Amo Raju – Buy on Amazon
Born Different by Amit Ghose – Buy on Amazon
💛 Sponsors & Credits:
Sponsored by: Tyler Grange – Purpose-driven storytelling
Special Thanks: Trudie Styler
In Collaboration With: Nerve Tumours UK | @nervetumoursuk
🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios
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TikTok: @amorajuofficial
Facebook: Amo Singh Raju
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