🎙️ Community Radio Show

Next Gen Spotlight

Exclusive show on CIAL FM 90.9

Are you a young professional, innovator, founder, student leader leveraging AI for your success? Have a story worth sharing? Here is your chance! Come and share your story, this show is to put a spotlight on the real people, real stories, and real ideas leveraging AI & Tech to shape our community, city and country.

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About the Show

Real People. Real Stories. Real Talk.

Next Gen Spotlight is a weekly 60-minute community radio show turning the microphone toward everyday Canadians navigating a fast-changing world.

Each week, Raji explores the questions people are quietly asking: What is happening in this AI Era? Will AI take my job? How do I scale my business? What do I teach my kids? How can I meet my local heroes?

Every Episode Covers:

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What is the latest news from industry?

Stay informed on what matters

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Spotlight a real success story

Conversations with founders, scholars, and community builders

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Practical productivity tip for listeners

Actionable takeaways you can try today

Show Format

Three Segments, Every Episode

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The Story of the Week

A plain-language breakdown of one news story that actually matters to everyday life - no hype, just share key news.

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A Real Person, A Real Story

A spotlight conversation with a guest - a founder, scholar, business owner, researcher or community builder whose life has been touched by technology and innovation.

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Try This Today

A practical, beginner-friendly takeaway listeners can actually try to make their life better.

Your Host

Meet Raji RV

Raji is a London-based AI & Automation Advisor, Angel Investor, Community Builder, Showhost with over two decades of experience helping banks, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and the Government put technology to work for real people.

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Trusted Technology Advisor

AI & Automation Advisor - IBM Canada
20+ years in Technology Industry advising healthcare, banking, pharma & government. Educator, international speaker and mentor.

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Angel Investor

Invest in early stage startups.
Mentor and advise early stage startups.

"Raji's here to help you make sense of what's coming."

Why CIAL FM

Community-First. Accessible-First.

Community Focus

✓ Elevates local voices
✓ Amplify success stories missed by mainstream
✓ Advocates digital literacy across generations
✓ Reflects the diversity of success stories

The Gap This Show Fills

Next Gen Spotlight engages with young achievers, founders, the newcomer, the startups - that is reshaping the future. Audience deserves a true and honest conversation.

Open Call

We're Looking for Guests Like You

You don't need to be a tech expert. You don't need a title. You just need a story worth shining a light on. Next Gen Spotlight is looking for real Canadians with real experiences.

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Young Startup Founders

Global Mindset and Elevating Canada in Global stage

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Student Scholars

Speakers, innovators, researchers, scholarship winners

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Innovators

Researchers innovating and discovering new ideas

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Public Speaker & Community Builder

Conquering each stage to drive the mission

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People with Winning Mindset

Learning and adapting to the constantly changing world

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Impact Drivers

Driving change at foundational level

Guest Experience

What to Expect as a Guest

Friendly Pre-Interview

A relaxed 20-minute conversation with Raji before recording: no surprises, no prep work required.

Discovery Conversation

A warm, informal chat and waiver. Tell your story, in your words.

Your Platform

Share your story with listeners across Southwestern Ontario on CIAL FM. Real reach. Real community.

Newsletter

Youth World on Substack

Stay connected with the Next Gen Spotlight community through our newsletter - featuring episode highlights, guest stories, and insights on navigating the AI era.

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Youth World Newsletter

Real stories from real people navigating AI, technology, and the future of work. Subscribe to get episode updates, guest highlights, and practical insights delivered to your inbox.

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Join the community of listeners, guests, and changemakers staying informed about the conversations shaping our future.

Ready to Share Your Story?

Next Gen Spotlight is open to guests from all walks of life

Reach out directly - Raji reads every message personally.

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Email

Rajalakshmi.Raji@gmail.com

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Phone / Text

+1-226-378-8657

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