Coca-Cola Presents Youth Dialogue: An Inspiring Platform for Young Minds
Every month, Glocal Pvt. Ltd. hosts an inspiring event titled Coca-Cola Presents Youth Dialogue – 7 Episode. More than just a talk show, this platform brings real-life stories, lived struggles, and powerful lessons to young minds. It creates a meaningful space where experiences turn into motivation and conversations spark clarity and purpose. This month’s Youth Dialogue was held at Nawaratna Secondary School, Butwal, featuring Kamal Jung Kunwar, Owner of Daddy’s Kitchen, as the guest speaker. Widely respected for his visionary leadership, deep understanding of the hospitality industry, and dynamic presence, Kamal Jung Kumwar brought insight, warmth, and authenticity to every moment of the session.
Early Life and Educational Choices
Kamal Jung Kumwar hails from Arghakhanchi district and moved to Butwal after completing his SEE. Like many students, he faced a dilemma while choosing between the science and management streams. After careful consideration, he chose management, a decision that later played a crucial role in shaping his entrepreneurial journey. His story reflected how important it is to make informed decisions, even at an early stage of life.
The Birth of Daddy’s Kitchen
At the young age of 18, Kamal Jung Kumwar started his own business named Daddy’s Kitchen. The idea was inspired by his observations at haatbazar, where people sold chowmein, momo, and other food items in a traditional way. He envisioned selling similar food but in a more advanced, systematic, hygienic, and effective manner, ensuring healthier options for customers. This vision laid the foundation of Daddy’s Kitchen.
Struggles, Losses, and Unshaken Determination
Although he dreamed of becoming a millionaire and building a brand like Binod Chaudhary, the reality was challenging. His business initially suffered a loss of around Rs. 30,000 per month. Facing continuous losses, he felt demotivated at times, but he never ran away from problems or obstacles. He firmly believed that challenges must be solved with intent and consistency. At just 18, he reinvested in his business by selling his gold ring and borrowing around Rs. 80,000 from his brother-in-law, demonstrating remarkable courage and commitment.
Respect for Work and Social Mindset in Nepal
During the session, Kamal Jung Kumwar highlighted a major issue in Nepalese society: the lack of respect for work. He explained how society categorizes jobs as “big” or “small,” which discourages people from certain professions. This mindset is one of the reasons many Nepalese youths go abroad for work on student visas. Social pressure and status perception often prevent individuals from taking up jobs considered low-grade, even when those jobs are honest and dignified.
Unnecessary Social Pressure and False Standards
He further discussed how society promotes unnecessary concepts, such as the need to display wealth once someone earns money. According to him, this culture of showing off creates unhealthy competition and pressure. He emphasized that these social constructs are harmful and divert individuals from focusing on personal growth, purpose, and inner satisfaction.
Life Lessons Through the ECG Analogy
One of the most impactful moments of the session was when he compared life to an ECG report. He explained that life naturally has ups and downs, just like an ECG line. These fluctuations are essential to truly live and enjoy life. When the line becomes straight, life ends. Through this analogy, he conveyed that struggles and challenges are not failures but signs of growth and existence.
The Power of Starting Early
He emphasized that the age between 14 and 18 is a “raw age” where individuals can shape themselves into anything they desire. He encouraged students to start early, take risks, and work consistently. According to him, although problems are inevitable, one should never walk away from them. This phase of life is the right time to build foundations for the future.
Entrepreneurship as a Source of Purpose and Happiness
Kamal Jung Kunwar shared that entrepreneurship gives him inner happiness because it creates employment opportunities for youths. Expanding businesses, launching new products, and contributing to society provide both financial rewards and personal satisfaction. He strongly believes that entrepreneurship shapes society and drives long-term development.
Q&A Session: Reflections on Hard Work and Pain
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A segment, where students asked meaningful questions. One notable question was about how he feels today after enduring so much hard work and pain. In response, Kamal Jung Kumwar shared that struggles give value to success. He expressed gratitude for every difficult phase, as those moments built his resilience, mindset, and character. According to him, patience and belief in timing are essential, and everyone’s time eventually comes if they remain consistent.
Key Takeaways
The session highlighted that success is built through early initiative, consistent effort, and the courage to face challenges rather than escape them. Kamal Jung Kumwar emphasized the importance of respecting all forms of work, reminding students that no job is small and that dignity lies in effort, not social labels. He encouraged young people to break free from unnecessary societal pressure, especially the culture of comparing wealth and status. The dialogue reinforced that failures and losses are natural phases of life and should be treated as learning opportunities. Through his journey, he showed that entrepreneurship is not only a path to financial independence but also a way to create opportunities for others and bring meaningful change to society. Above all, the session inspired students to trust the process, remain patient, and believe that with intent and consistency, their time will come.
Conclusion
The Youth Dialogue session with Kamal Jung Kunwar was a powerful reminder that success is not instant but earned through perseverance, belief, and hard work. His journey from a small-town dreamer to a successful entrepreneur inspired students to rethink failure, respect labor, and embrace entrepreneurship with courage. The event successfully motivated young minds to start early, stay focused, and trust the process, making it a truly impactful and memorable dialogue.
