RSA NextGen: Adarsh Ramchurn

What did you want to be as a child and what are you now? 

As a child, I wanted to be a footballer but, by the time I was a teenager, I wanted to be an entrepreneur – which is what I’m doing now. In 2024, I founded Ethnically to amplify diverse and often underrepresented voices across every industry in society, with the goal of helping to increase representation in the workforce.  

What is one thing the world needs to know about you? 

I’m also a content creator. My girlfriend, Nav, and I have our own couples social media page, which we launched in April 2024 after we both lost our jobs. We create couples’ content that’s fun, relatable, Gen Z, quirky and, above all, loving.  

What’s your idea of happiness? 

Spending as much time doing the things you love, with the people you love, as you can. I’m at my happiest when life is unpredictable, exciting and a good level of busy!  

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What’s your idea of misery? 

Misery is not being fulfilled in what you’re doing. Early last year, I was in a job and environment that was unfulfilling, toxic, draining and frustrating, and I felt my mental health deteriorating. It impacted all areas of my life, and I felt stuck. So, when I was removed from the job, as awful as it felt at the time, it was a massive weight lifted off my shoulders. 

What are you most passionate about and why? 

I’m most passionate about making a difference in ethnic communities. So many ethnic minorities are underrepresented, misrepresented or don’t have access to the opportunities needed for them to prosper and accelerate in their careers and lives. And I’m passionate about allowing everyone to tell their story, which is why I founded Ethnically – to bring this combination of representation and storytelling to life. 

If you couldn’t be yourself, who would you be? 

I genuinely love the person I am, the life I live and who I am becoming… but, if I had to pick, it would probably be Mo Salah, my favourite footballer. He’s a king at Liverpool, lives his life so humbly, and his story to glory is hugely inspirational.  

Why did you become a Fellow of the RSA? 

I became a Fellow on the back of completing my degree apprenticeship at the RSA in 2023. Working at the RSA for four years while also studying was an incredible experience. I learnt so much, and met some incredible people, and it’s provided the platform for me and my career. I owe the RSA so much for their time, dedication and support of me – and I’m a firm believer in giving back. As a Fellow, I feel I can give back to others, support others who may be at a disadvantage, and help create positive change in the world. Even if that’s impacting just one person with my story, my work or my power, it’s worth it!