In this episode of UNKUT by Khannas, we sit down with Atif Khan, who moved from Pakistan to Dubai at just 18 years old and began building a new life for himself. After moving to Dubai and starting work in real estate, Atif discovered TikTok Live as something to do in his free time. What started casually eventually grew into a community of followers from across the region. Atif takes us through the moment his TikTok presence really took off, when he joined Saudi creator Sultan on a live stream and gained 15,000 followers in just ten minutes. He shares how his followers and moderators have become an important part of his journey, and how their support has helped him grow. We also talk about how TikTok helped him improve his English, his love for fashion, his growing presence on Instagram, and how social media has led to modelling opportunities. Atif shares his ambitions for the future, including reaching one million followers and continuing to build a career in modelling. A conversation about taking a risk, building a community, and finding opportunities in unexpected places. 🎙️ Guest: Atif Khan 🎙️ Hosted by: Ayaan Raj Khanna
In this episode, we sit down with chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur Raphael Duntoye. Raphael shares his journey from studying engineering and working as a kitchen porter to training under legendary chef Pierre Koffmann, working at Zuma, and becoming Founder, Chef Patron and Partner of LPM. After his exit from LPM, Raphael began a new chapter with his latest venture, Gio Gio’s in Milan, where he is Founder, Chef Patron and Owner. For Raphael, it represents not just a new restaurant, but a new venture, a new start, and the beginning of a new life. We talk about ambition, mentorship, starting again, family, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career. “Nothing is impossible.” 🎙️ Guest: Raphael Duntoye 🎙️ Hosted by: Ayaan Raj Khanna