Discover your SecondAct: Recent Episodes
Archana Dutta
On the Season 3 finale of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Pooja Bedi. She is an Indian actor, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Happy Soul India.In the conversation, we talked about her prestigious Bedi lineage, stardom, parenthood as a celebrity, spirituality, darkest trials and tribulations, her project - Happy Soul, and, of course, her SecondAct.
This episode is a must-listen to get a humble peek into the person behind the celebrity of Pooja Bedi. Her profound insights, candidness, and infectious energy adorns the spirit of this podcast beautifully.
Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Keep your childlike innocence alive.
✅ Grief is our superpower in disguise.
✅ Stand tall for your values, against all odds.
✅ Prioritize your wellbeing. It empowers others to do the same.
As we wrap up Season 3 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing guests, viewers, and listeners for supporting us throughout the year.
We are gearing up for Bigger SecondActs in 2024! Stay tuned.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Ajay Jain. He is the founder of Kunzum Cafe-Bookstores and author of ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’.From being an IT professional to becoming a journalist, travel photographer, author, and owner of one of India’s celebrated bookstore chains, Ajay is on the quest to make the most reinventions possible within the one-take of life. Resorting to conventions is not part of his vocabulary.
In the conversation, we talked about the book ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’, Midlife Crisis, the influence of AI (artificial intelligence) on the creative and publishing industries, how to write a book that sells, and his SecondAct journey.
Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Consumption of original content sprouts original ideas.
✅ A successful author needs to be multidimensional: storyteller, marketer, and salesperson.
✅ For a comfortable life, we need to push ourselves out of our comfort zone.
✅ Lead from your heart, more than your brain.
Let’s start our journey of becoming voracious readers in 2024 with a simple challenge: read 24 books in 2024. Are you ready?
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Sundeep Kochar. He is a celebrity astrologer, motivational speaker and life coach.
In his 20+ years of experience, from being a cricketer and an actor to India’s one of the most celebrated astrologers with the longest running TV series on Zee News, Sundeep’s constant reinvention is a masterclass of SecondActs.
In the conversation, we talked about the science behind astrology, the relevance of Kundalis in 2024, numerology versus astrology, how luck and successful marriages are crafted by our signs, and his SecondAct.
Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Astrology is a compass that makes you conscious of your strengths and spheres where change is needed.
✅ Have faith in the process of reinvention and surrender yourself.
✅ Accept life in all its glory; it builds resilience and gratitude.
✅ We must never resort to conventions; stand out.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Meg Niman. They are the founder and facilitator of the Alter Ego Project.
From Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce to Eminem’s Slim Shady, Alter Egos—the alternative personality that exists with us—has supported artists to delve deeper into the untapped realms of their potential and creativity.
What if we tell you that normal people can also build alter egos to nourish the quality of their lives?
Through the Alter Ego Project, Meg has been committed to guiding people in constructing their alter egos, which pushes them to step out of their comfort zone, improve their problem-solving skills, and boost their confidence to lead a happier life.
In the conversation, we talked about Meg leaving Silicon Valley, the significance of Alter Egos, healing the inner child, mental health in the 40s, and their Second Act.
Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Being selfish for one’s happiness empowers others to be the same.
✅ Complacency is the worst disservice you can do to the gift of life.
✅ We are all multidimensional beings; we must practice to exhibit it.
✅ Acknowledge the change your wellbeing demands from you.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Robert Pardi. He is an author and the founder of Possibility in Action.For Robert, ‘Possibility in Action’ signifies how all of us can achieve our infinite potential if we take positive actions; Through his initiative of the same name, he supports people in escaping a life of conformity through fostering self-awareness and the practice of intentional living.
In the conversation, we talked about his creative journey, how he overcame childhood trauma and grief, the moment in India that reaffirmed his faith in life, and his SecondAct.
Our SecondAct Learnings:✅ Dreams without action to achieve them are worthless.
✅ Life is a terminal disease; be intentional and make the best of it.
✅ Positive acknowledgement of grief is the foundation of our growth ahead.
✅ Cherish ordinary moments to experience extraordinary life.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Shalabh Mittal. He is the CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, India.
Over past 2 decades, Shalabh has devoted himself to driving tangible social impact on-ground, spanning a wide array of sectors, including health, sanitation, and livelihood, garnering recognition from esteemed international developmental organizations such as the FAO and the World Bank.
As the CEO of School for Social Entrepreneurs India, he has passionately embraced the mission of defying the meritocracy inherent in many institutions to champion the democratization of opportunities, aiming to shape an inclusive future for the nation.
In the conversation, we talked about social entrepreneurship, the challenges of corporate social responsibility, aspirations for a sustainable India, and his SecondAct.
Our SecondAct Learnings:✅ Be a sponge; learning is all around us.
✅ Not knowing is the genesis of progression.
✅ Take actions to actualize your ideas.
✅ A leader’s responsibility is to put people’s wellbeing first.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Tripti Singh Rathore. She is the founder of Ghoomar - Twirl with Grace, a TEDx speaker, and a heritage evangelist.
Since 2016, Tripti has been on a profound journey to expand the reach of the rich cultural tapestry woven behind Ghoomar, a traditional Rajasthani folk dance, beyond the confines of royal palaces and forts.
Through her initiative, Twirl with Grace, she has trained hundreds of women from diverse backgrounds in Ghoomar, which has turned into a heartwarming celebration of feminine pride and kinship.
In the conversation, we talked about the origin of Ghoomar, her Rajput background, the media’s portrayal of Rajasthani royalty, her heritage evangelist journey, and her SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct Learnings✅ Stay grounded in your roots.
✅ It’s our generational duty to profoundly understand and protect our heritage.
✅ Don’t be a cynic towards the world; kindness toward strangers exists and can come in any form.
✅ Each day, embrace the lessons of life.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Chirag Gupta. He is the founder of 4700BC, the Future of Snacking.
After working at the ‘Big Four’ in the U.S., Chirag, with the drive to kickstart his own entrepreneurship journey, came back to India and started 4700BC—a company that sprouted from Chirag’s curiosity to consume American-standard snacks in India and is now India’s premium snack brand.
In the conversation, we talked about the journey of 4700 BC, the challenges of building F&B brands in India, the dark truth of fundraising, and his Second Act.
Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Have laser-focused consciousness of your intent behind entrepreneurship.
✅ Understand the needs of your customers.
✅ Your complacence is others' ladder to grow beyond you.
✅ Keep a contrary approach against the obvious.
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This is Part 2 of our epic 2.5 hours of conversation with Lloyed Lobo (co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’) on Discover Your SecondAct Podcast.In Part 1, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, surviving the Gulf War, his early career, and his life-altering moment in India.
In Part 2, Lloyed shared with us the journey of bootstrapping Boast AI, building Traction: A community of 100,000 entrepreneurs, the Wire hit that changed his life, his struggles with mental health, and his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Don’t let rejection rule you; let it fuel you.
✅ If you don’t love your customers, you’ll burn out on your journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
✅ Building a community is what dictates the longevity of a business.
✅ Do what brings you joy and value to others, and be consistent with it. That's the formula for success.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Lloyed Lobo. He is the co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’.
Lloyed’s life—from being a refugee to arriving in the US and bootstrapping $100 million+ startups such as Boast AI—is nothing short of fascinating and inspiring.
In Part 1 of this epic 2.5 Hours of Conversation, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, escaping the terror of the Gulf War, the moment in India that completely changed the trajectory of his life, and much more in Part 2.
Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Never undermine the power and love of a community.
✅ Great leaders are able to cascade purpose to even the lowest common denominator.
✅ Everything great exists besides risk and pain.
✅ Our success is a reward for the goodwill and value we bring to the lives of people.
Lloyed’s story, his struggles, and his accomplishments are a must-listen for anyone in search of a bigger purpose in life—trying to figure out their place in this world. We guarantee you’ll be inspired by the end.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Krusha Sahjwani Malkani. She is an ICF-certified career and life coach and a member of the prestigious LinkedIn Top Voices club.
Through her company, Butterfly Effect Coaching, Krusha has dedicated her life to supporting women to navigate through the noise of the world and unlock their highest potential.
In the conversation, we discussed her coaching journey, how motherhood affected her life, challenges faced by Gen Z in the modern world, and her SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:
✅ Be Your Authentic Self. This is what connects people to you.
✅ It’s not healthy to have it all but be burned out.
✅ Savor the small moments in life.
✅ Life always has a silver lining.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Roshni Baronia. She is a strategic sales expert, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Done For You Podcasts.In the last 14+ years, Roshni has dedicated herself to becoming a catalyst in the growth journey of women entrepreneurs. Through her production company, she has been instrumental in amplifying impact of businesses and accelerating podcast culture across India.
In the conversation, we discussed what makes podcasting a special medium, tips to build a substantial career in this field, overcoming limiting beliefs, and her SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:
✅ Create content that brings value to the lives of people.
✅ Understand the intent behind your content.
✅ Discipline is the foundation of consistency.
✅ The pursuit of perfectionism is a major red flag for our growth.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Minal Srivastava. She is the Deputy Executive Director at Dalmia Bharat Group.
With 20+ years of experience, Minal is a seasoned marketing professional instrumental in building markets for some of the biggest companies in the world, including Apple, Kohler, and Usha International.
In the conversation, we discussed the challenges of being a corporate woman, her spiritual connection with Alice in Wonderland, motherhood, and her SecondAct.
Our SecondAct learnings:
✅ Don’t try to hinder or be scared of your evolution. It is necessary.
✅ Self-doubt is human. Direct your focus on your bigger vision.
✅ Your darkest moments will bring you the most strength.
✅ Lead a version of life based on your values, not others.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Sinjini Sengupta. She is a story evangelist and the founder of Lighthouse.
From crunching numbers as an erstwhile actuary to now inspiring people as a TEDx speaker and a critically acclaimed author, with her incredible work - Elixir even being adapted for the silver screen and gracing the legendary Cannes Film Festival, Sinjini’s journey is nothing short of a masterclass in SecondActs.
In the conversation, we discussed her creative process, storytelling for healing, the emotional trauma of modern women, gaining courage to be disliked, and her SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:✅ Your authentic stories open gates of possibilities for others.
✅ Give yourself permission to take chances and make mistakes.
✅ We are all born creatives. It only takes effort to rekindle that creativity.
✅ Be selfish in prioritizing your wellbeing.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Mohit Narang. He is a seasoned cosmetologist and CEO of Medispa Dermal Sciences.
Being a maverick and multi-disciplinary figure, Mohit has been successful in pushing forward the status quo of cosmetics in India, redefining the beauty narrative, and debunking its myths.
Through his new discipline, Chitrahaar—Fine Art Photography Project, he’s focused on documenting real life to bring out the beauty of its simplicity.
In the conversation, we discussed his life as a cosmetologist, beauty influencers culture, behind-the-scenes unethical practices in the beauty world, and his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:✅ Stand for your values, even when the world’s against you.
✅ Be a smart consumer. Choose your influencers wisely.
✅ Spiritual peace is a must for our all-round beauty.
✅ Savor the gift of life and build opportunities for your SecondAct.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 22nd episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, Season 3, featuring Mohit Narang.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Meeta Gupta. She is the founder of Moolah for Women.
After working with some of the biggest corporate giants, such as Deutsche Bank and L&T FHL, in 2020, Meeta decided to leave behind her corporate career to follow her passion venture, Moolah for Women.
Her vision behind Moolah is to change the perspective of financial literacy being a gendered concept, making it more inclusive. Through her venture, she has been successful in impacting 4000+ lives and building a tribe of financially smart women.
In the conversation, we discussed money talk being a taboo subject in Indian families, importance of financial literacy, how to build mindful spending habits and Meeta’s SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:✅ Women must achieve financial literacy for gaining independence from other people’s interference in their money.
✅ Demand transparent conversations regarding family’s finances. It’s not about being materialistic but being conscious of contingencies ahead.
✅Make every rupee you spend, count. Your expenses must bring value to you.
✅ Question the ‘Why’ behind your impulsive splurge.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 21st episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3, featuring Meeta Gupta.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Aloke Bajpai. He is the CEO and co-founder of Ixigo.Founded in 2007, Ixigo has been successful in revolutionizing the travel-tech ecosystem in India, empowering Indian travelers to plan their best journeys on rail, air, and buses, building one of the most cutting-edge OTA platforms in the country.
In the conversation, we discussed what’s next for Ixigo, why Aloke came back to India to build his company, the devastating impact of Pandemic being a travel-tech entrepreneur, and his Second Act.
Our #SecondAct learnings:
✅ Being paranoid about one’s growth is healthy. Try & learn new things to reinvent yourself.
✅ Success is guaranteed when you bring value to people.
✅Rejection is not a verdict on your capabilities.
✅Constructive feedback works wonders for a company’s or individual's growth.
This episode is a dive into one of India’s smartest minds and will be a knowledge-filled treat for aspiring entrepreneurs. Must Listen.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 20th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3, featuring Aloke Bajpai.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan. He is the CEO of Donsfield.
From being a Sri Lankan war refugee and gang-affiliated to studying at prestigious universities such as Oxford and Harvard, discovering 4 medical solutions as a doctor, and building Billion-Dollar global brands, Pradeep’s journey is nothing short of a modern-day Forrest Gump tale.
In the conversation, we discussed his fascinating life, mantras and affirmations for his growth mindset, how to build opportunities against the odds, and his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:
✅ Be selfish in your aspirations to become self-less for others.
✅ Go out of your comfort zone and network with people. Market yourself well.
✅ Efforts to actualize our wildest dreams help us reach the nearest versions of them.
✅ Treat everyone with respect.
Pradeep’s razor-sharp wit and profound life lessons made this episode truly special for us. We hope you find as many nuggets of knowledge from this conversation as we did. Must Listen.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 19th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3, featuring Pradeep Kumar Sacitharan.
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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Vikram Krishna. He is the co-founder and chairperson of Sacred Groves.
After leading the life of a seasoned banker, Vikram and his partner and co-founder, Monisha Krishna, decided to embark on the journey of protecting natural habitats globally through Sacred Groves, a subscription-based initiative through which people and corporations can secure clusters of forest lands across the globe for conservation.
We discussed the origin of Sacred Groves, environment protection from governments and corporations’ perspectives, how to buy forest on blockchain, our duty towards sustainable development goals, and his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings:
✅ Environment conservation is not a cost; it can support driving revenues for corporations.
✅ Eliminate non-biodegradables from your daily consumption.
✅ Lack of people’s commitment to the action of conservation is a major threat to civilization.
✅ It is our intergenerational equity to leave behind a more flourishing earth.
This episode serves as an earnest reminder that our natural habitats are in major jeopardy, and in order to leave behind a better world for the next generation, now is the best time to take action towards conservation.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 18th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3, featuring Vikram Krishna.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest all the way from Amsterdam - Melissa Kwan. She is a 3X Bootstrapper, Co-Founder & CEO - eWebinar.From Real Estate to building Software Products and now making strides with her new business, eWebinar - an automated interactive-Webinar solution (https://ewebinar.com/), Melissa’s life journey is filled with Multiple SecondActs.
We discussed her being the first generation entrepreneur in her family, the right time to take the plunge of entrepreneurship, work ethics she stood by & her SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings -
✅There are multiple ways to start your entrepreneurship journey at minimal cost. First take the feel of daily hustle, then take the full-time plunge.
✅ Integrity must never be compromised in work.
✅ Constantly reinvent. What you knew last year, may not apply this year.
✅ The Best time to take action for your #SecondAct is now.
There are many valuable gems of entrepreneurial mindset and industry insights packed in this episode, making it a MUST LISTEN.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 17th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3 featuring Melissa Kwan.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest for you - Anil Nair. He is an Entrepreneur, Founder - ASN Growth Consulting & Co-Founder - Goodwind Moto Tours.In the last 30 years of career in advertising & brand building, Anil has worked with some of the world’s most illustrious organizations such as McCann Worldgroup, L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, & Kalyan Jewelers.
This episode is a special one as 2 college buds reunite after 3 decades, conversing about the better times, the challenges faced, the successes earned and everything in the middle.
We discussed his humble beginnings at St. Xavier’s College, The Power of an Authentic Support System, How Hustle Culture is Ruining our Society, How He Learned his Self-Worth & his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings -
✅Cultivate Relationships which welcome vulnerability & help you grow.
✅Shortcuts are slow death. Perform Deep Work to make real progress.
✅No Pretense can overshadow your Humbleness & Authenticity
✅Don’t be fixated to End Goal. Enjoy the journey in the middle.
Anil’s Story is one of immaculate tenacity & perseverance, with multiple SecondActs under his belt, built from the ground up. It was an immense pleasure to have him as our guest. This Episode is MUST LISTEN.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 16th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3 featuring Anil Nair.
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Today on the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you: Ragini Das. She is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Leap.Club.
After working on million-dollar projects and managing global operations at Zomato, Ragini, on the cusp of the 2020 Pandemic, decided to take a massive Leap for her reinvention as an entrepreneur, starting everything from scratch using Canva and just a GoDaddy Mailing List.
After 3 years, Leap.Club has become one of India’s most sought-after Startups dedicated to supporting women in building networks to catapult their careers to the next level.
In the conversation, we discussed life as a woman entrepreneur, the media’s glorification of Startups, the humble beginnings of Leap.Club, her growth mindset, and her SecondAct.
Our SecondAct learnings:
✅Take challenges head-on. It builds character.
✅Don’t get Married to your Ideas. Be open to constructive criticism.
✅Learn to Let go of what’s not in your control.
✅Enjoy the ride of Ups and Downs.
Ragini’s story is one of unwavering resilience and consistent reinvention. She is a powerhouse whose journey will be inspiring for all the women listening. This Episode is a Must-listen.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 15th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3, featuring Ragini Das.
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Today on the latest episode of the Discover Your Second Act Podcast, we have a special guest for you: Sujata Sahu. She is a social entrepreneur and the founder of the 17000 Ft. Foundation.
Reconstructing life after leaving corporate U.S.A., Sujata found the purpose of her life in a fairy-tale-like trekking journey to Ladakh, where observing adversities within the community and the Government School system set her on the path of building the 17000 Ft. Foundation.
Started in 2011, her Foundation is dedicated to transforming the lives of high-altitude frontier communities by developing them into self-sustaining and thriving regions through improving the government school Education System and generating opportunities for income and exposure for the community.
In the conversation, we discussed how she built 17000 Ft. Foundation, bringing impact to remote India, problems in the social entrepreneurship sector, women’s financial autonomy, and her Second Act.
Our #SecondAct learnings: -
✅Constantly Reinvent Yourself. The best antidote for boredom
✅Make an effort of Giving Back to the community. You’ll get back ten-folds.
✅Have complete autonomy on all your finances.
✅No matter how strong you are, Any sort of abuse must not be tolerated.
Sujata’s story is one of unwavering grace, resilience, and commitment to empowering Remote India with education and opportunities. It was an immense pleasure to have her as our guest.
This episode is a must-listen if you are interested in social entrepreneurship or are dedicated to public or social welfare.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 14th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3 featuring Sujata Sahu.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest for you - Anshuman Tiwari. He is the Director - Global Head of Quality at DXC Technology and Content Creator.
He is a member of the prestigious LinkedIn Top Voices Club in India and through his platform focuses on promoting TIQS (Transformation, Innovation, Quality & Simplification) among his followers and breaking mid-career myths.
Being Under Construction - it is the mission statement for Anshuman. It’s an idea about being a consistent learner, ever-evolving and not being complacent about oneself, one’s skill or status as everything is transient in this world.
In the conversation, we discussed his Life as a LinkedIn Top Voice, How Sunil Shetty made his Content viral, Mid-life crisis & career, his mindset as Content Creator, and his SecondAct.
Our #SecondAct learnings -
✅Be consistent, show up everyday for your vision.
✅The value which we bring to our audience builds sustainable relationships, not virality.
✅Mid-Life is the best time to be a Content Creator.
✅Never be Complacent.
Anshuman is one of the sharpest minds in the Indian Corporate & Content Creation world.
This episode is a must-listen for everyone to get a peek of his immense knowledge, industry insights & wit, especially for people in their Mid-life to get that hit of inspiration
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 13th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3 featuring Anshuman Tiwari.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you - Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi. She is the founder of Summit 21, Writer & Creative Entrepreneur.
She is one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in India. Through her cohorts, she has impacted content creators & writers across 30+ countries, enhancing their social media presence and growth.
In the conversation, we discussed her life as a #solopreneur, quitting 9 to 5, books which inspired her, detachment from social media, #mindfulliving & her SecondAct.
This episode is a peek into one of India’s sharpest minds. Niharikaa’s grace and articulate commentary on solopreneurship & social media lifestyle makes this one a must listen.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 12th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3.
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Today on the episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you - Vikas Dua. He is the HR Head of Weber Shandwick & Linkedin Content Creator.
He is one of the most influential and LinkedIn’s Top Voices in India. Through his platform, Vikas provides leadership lessons, breaks myths of HR and shares his 20+ years of experiences in Human Resources Management across global organizations.
In the conversation, we discussed his Life in HR, his leaving entrepreneurship, why 80% of resumes get rejected, the power of networking and His SecondAct.
This episode is a must listen for every HR aspirant for valuable industry insights and knowledge, straight from the source.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you - Uday Kiran. He is the founder of #1MinuteStories, Partner with Mentza, Leadership Coach and Business Storyteller.
Through his latest venture, Mentza, Uday envisions building a vibrant community centered around collective growth and supporting people in embarking on their self-development journey. The platform provides daily conversations with experienced Industry mentors for people to gain valuable insights on communication skills, problem solving, creativity, wellbeing and more.
He is one of the top voices in LinkedIn Creator’s Community and this episode is a great testament to why he is, peppered with countless nuggets of Industry knowledge to keep you on the loop.
We discussed his entrepreneurial life, the power of storytelling, tips to create engaging stories, loopholes where business storytelling fails, his favorite books and his #SecondAct.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening, in the 10th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, Season 3.
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Today on the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest for you - Papa CJ. He is a world-renowned standup comedian, executive coach, Ambassador of Happiness and author of the book - Naked.
"The things we need to do to feed our stomach, finance the things we want to do to feed our soul."
In the first line of his book, he says that Stand-Up comedy is an outer expression of inward journey and his outer expression is a true sense of philanthropy - making people laugh out loud, strengthening corporate relations across the globe and giving back to the community through his Happiness Project.
CJ is a bowl of sharp wit, profound thoughts and humility which has made this conversation a true delight for us and hope you will enjoy it too.
We discussed his life as a stand-up comic, the trappings of the Indian standup ecosystem, the strength of humor, exploring life and his SecondAct.
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Today on this wonderful episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you - Eika Chaturvedi Banerjee. She is the founder & CEO of Eikam Resonance Foundation.
She is a huge advocate of spiritual healing; through her company & passion project, her life goal is to support people to reach their resonance - the wave of their brightest, authentic self through using Indian Ancient Wisdom.
In the conversation, we discussed the journey of Eika’s Resonance, Spiritual Healing, Life as a CEO, her upcoming book & Her #SecondAct.
This is one of our best episodes so far with countless nuggets of Eika’s knowledge to keep you on the loop. A must listen.
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Today on this episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you - Kiran Bir Sethi. She is the founder of The Riverside School and Design for Change.
She is a major advocate of free & rational thinking among children which has led to her designing a curriculum which prioritizes experiential learning and recognizes children as stakeholders of the institution.
In the conversation, we discussed Kiran’s unique upbringing, her Design for Change journey, breaking gender hierarchies, focusing on one’s well-being and her #SecondAct.
It was a privilege to have Kiran on our podcast. She radiated the kind of joy and empathy throughout this conversation, which made this episode one of the warmest ones so far.
Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening, in the 7th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, Season 3.
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In this episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, we have a special guest for you, Annu Grover. He is the founder and CEO of Nurturing Green and Zamia.Celebrating 13 years of Nurturing Green, Annu reflects on entrepreneurship as a well-strategized spot between perseverance and foolishness that fuels one’s mind to be committed and tenacious in the journey of actualizing one’s vision.We talked about his early life, the train ride that changed his fate forever, the significance of plants in his life, the overnight success myth, and his #SecondAct.His work is a true ode to Mother Nature, and we support his vision of making the Earth a greener place.This podcast will be a great listen for aspiring entrepreneurs to get an unfiltered peek into the mindset and daily struggles of a successful business owner.Tuck yourself in for a great podcast listening experience in the 6th episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, Season 3.--Follow SecondActInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iiact/LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Qz9LmSWebsite: https://thesecondact.in/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iiact/message
In this Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest for you, Jatin Saini. He is a Content Creator and Co-founder of House of Creators. As a creator, he emphasizes on his mantra of #TogetherWeRise, finding out new ways and building a resource library packed with industry knowledge for his social media community to excel in their own content creator journey.
We discussed about his journey to content creation, how LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Program changed his career trajectory, Behind the Scenes scoop of a creator's life & his SecondAct.
It was delight to have Jatin as our guest. He is a bowl of infectious charisma, pizzazz and unadulterated knowledge whose love for his work and community radiates through the length of the podcast.
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Do you believe in Numerology?
Numerology is a belief system that associates numbers with certain qualities and characteristics. According to numerology, each number has a unique vibration and can provide insight into a person's personality, strengths, weaknesses, and life path.
We were glad to have Rishabh Grover, numerologist share how numbers play a great role in shaping our life, our SecondAct!
In terms of shaping our "second act", numerology can be a helpful tool for gaining self-awareness. Here is how:
- Identify your life path number
- Use numerology to set goals
- Gain insight into your personality
Rishabh has shared a snippet on each of the Birth Numbers, you might find that aligning with yours.
If you have interest in Numerology and how it shapes our life, Hear this podcast!
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Don’t we all wish to be able to read someone’s mind? Well thanks to our podcast guest Abhishek Acharya, the mind reader, magician & mentalist. This was actually that I experienced live!
Abhishek Acharya is famous Indian Mind Reader and Mentalist who has been a wonderful TEDx speaker twice. He was originally raised in Bihar's Munger. His parents are retired professors. After completing his graduation in B. Tech in Bihar, he got fascinated towards Magic Tricks and Mind Readings and performed amazing feats of psychological illusion to use multiple skills to understand how people think.
Well what I understand is Being able to "read someone's mind" in its metaphorical sense can have numerous benefits - such as improving communication, building trust and rapport, and resolving conflicts.
It can help us navigate social situations more effectively and respond appropriately to the needs and feelings of others.
Let’s really read someone’s mind, let’s have better relationships, let’s have a joyous world.
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It’s not easy to talk with pride when you come from spending more than 2 decades growing up in a chawl - where you dare to dream, but it’s so humbling to have such leaders who have covered their journey from a chawl to being a CEO.
Satish Rao is the Chairman and Managing Director at Firmenich India, Creators of some of the world’s finest Tastes & Fragrances, shared his journey which was nothing else but value driven.
This is such a powerful podcast of sharing a story of courage, of vulnerability, of standing by your own truth and of daring to dream big!
Thanks Satish, your SecondAct of coming back to India to commit to the growth of this country, to empower young minds by helping them in their growth through your 'give back' heart in supporting education for the underprivileged and for inspiring many here and telling them there is hope for one and all!
Hear a very heartfelt podcast here!
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When someone asks me what is SecondAct, why SecondAct, there are so many thoughts and emotions that come up.
I am glad I am sharing everything about The making of SecondAct, infact reinventing myself and my Secondact!
Ofcourse to share and share openly , you need a safe space, and creating that is huge where I could just be myself. This credit I would give to my dear teacher Gautam Nima. Though Gautam was my daughters dance teacher when she was really tiny, but the way he touches lives, creates impact and brings in self awareness through his work, There aren’t many teachers like him.
I am truly blessed to find Gautam, who is my partner in bringing out the vey special pilot episode of the 3rd season of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast series.
I hope this conversation will help those who are seeking their SecondAct, but didn’t know when to start.
The time is Now!
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“Atithi Devo Bhava”
Today on our special 100th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we wish to extend our heartiest gratitude to all our listeners who supported us from the beginning and the illustrious guests who graced our platform to share their ideas, perspectives and inspiring journeys of SecondActs.
To celebrate this landmark occasion, we got a special guest who resonates our sentiment of Atithi Devo Bhava and practices it as his Mantra for life. He is the one and only - Anna Durai AKA Auto Anna .
He is not an ordinary Auto Driver, he is the Founder & CEO - Amazing Auto (Cutting-Edge Auto Rickshaws Service integrated with complimentary Gadgets & Refreshments for the customers), a social entrepreneur, corporate trainer and 7 time TEDx Speaker.
He is a firm believer of Work as Worship and expresses his love for his job and community he built in the last 12 years which opened the doors for him to become a global sensation for his generosity, great sense of consumer behavior and sharp entrepreneurial mindset.
In the episode, he talked about his Amazing Auto, life as an entrepreneur, traveling the world, making unconventional choices, his relationship with his customers and his SecondAct.
Anna Durai is a true gem of a person and his journey is a living testament of how a person’s discipline and pure devotion towards their work can manifest dreams to reality. This episode is a must listen for everyone, especially young entrepreneurs to get inspiration and an in-depth peek at the mind of one of the most unique entrepreneurs in India.
Our Major Takeaways -
- Work with devotion always serves ten-folds
- Build a Beyond-transactional relationship with your customer
- Consistent Reinvention is the key to excel as an entrepreneur
- Good Attitude is the most powerful USP.
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“You Need to build a Strong Foundation in order to build a Big Castle”
This spirit resonated in the latest episode 99 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast featuring our special guest, Gautam Dutta. He is the CEO of PVR Cinemas - India’s Largest Cinema Chain and a two-time participant of our podcast with 1st appearance during the beginning phase of our platform and now, as we are at the cusp of the landmark - our 100th podcast episode.
Gautam is a firm believer of tenacity being an integral asset for the human character which opens doors to one’s #SecondAct as it pushes us to become a consistent learner and in the process, helps us to gain a better understanding of self, our aspirations and our motivations.
In the episode, he gave us a peek into his life as CEO, his relationship with art, the importance of creativity in our daily life, what keeps him driven and His SecondAct with utmost transparency and vulnerability.
This episode is a great opportunity for everyone with creative and business aspirations to learn from the journey of one of the sharpest minds in Corporate India.
Our Major Takeaways -
● Be honest to the efforts needed to achieve your aspirations.
● Never be complacent with your creativity
● Learning and Unlearning is the catalyst of progress
● Strive to find learnings from your surroundings.
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“The Purpose of Education, in today’s context should be to Rehumanise Humans”
This is the energy which our guest, Gautam Nima radiated on the 98th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast. He is a multidisciplinary artist and an Educator. He believes that everyone’s story is worth telling and art is a powerful form for its expression as it helps us connect on a collective level and build empathy for one another.
Through his Performances and Facilitation work he invites the participants to expand their sense of experience and open ideas around how Arts can be used as a medium for self transformation. He shared with us how his dance allowed him to travel the world, the unconventional choices he made in life, his process as an educator, his wife being the inspiration behind his conscious life and his SecondAct.
Our Major Takeaways -
● Be consistent with working on your creativity.
● Curiosity is the key to one’s youth
● Asking Right Questions open infinite possibilities within us.
● Every Story is worth expressing.
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‘Success & Failure is an everyday thing and how we recover from those failures is a part of Everyday Success”.
This is the success mindset of our today’s guest on the 97th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast - Arman Sood. He is the Co-Founder of Sleepy Owl Coffee, a member of the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 Club and a reputed figure in the FMCG industry.
He candidly shared with us his journey from being a law student to building his company - Sleepy Owl Coffee, his daily life as an entrepreneur & His SecondAct. This Episode is a must-listen for every budding entrepreneur for inspiration, motivation & to grasp all the valuable gems of knowledge sprinkled by Arman across this wonderful conversation.
Our Major Takeaways:
● Be Fluid, Don’t take yourself too seriously.
● Be comfortable with trials & errors.
● Take calculated risks daily.
● Never Comprise from bringing value to people.
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Today on the 96th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, our guest is Sudharsanan Ganapathy. He is the founder of The Social Company, personal branding expert and a content creator.
In this episode, he shared with us his entrepreneurial hustle, how the pandemic turned out to be a boon for him, his gratitude for the relationships he has built & His #SecondAct with utmost warmth and sincerity.
This episode is a must listen for everyone who wishes to cultivate a positive and optimistic mindset for their life or work. It will provide you great perspectives and inspiration to be a better asset to oneself and the society.
Some of our major takeaways –
● Bring Value to people
● Bad Time doesn’t Last Forever, Stay Driven.
● Slow & Consistent Growth is the best.
● Show Empathy to everyone. Don’t be Judgmental.
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Today on the 95th Episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, our guest is Divas Gupta. He is an Entrepreneur, Content Creator, Ikigai Trainer and India’s one of the most influential Public Speaking coaches.
In this episode, he opened up about his inferiority complex during school days, the moment he took the charge to become his better self, his life as an entrepreneur & His #Secondact with utmost sincerity and transparency.
His journey is a living testament of life-altering power which determination and persistence possess. This episode is a must listen for everyone who is seeking inspiration to make a positive mindset change to tap their highest potential.
Some of our major takeaways –
● Accept your Frailties, for Self-Peace
● Don’t run away from a dialogue.
● Learn to communicate your emotions.
● Consume content which provides intellectual nourishment.
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Today on the 94th Episode of Discover your SecondAct Podcast, our guest is Amrita Samant. She is an entrepreneur, mentor, ambassador at Newborn & Child Photographers Association of India (NCPAI) and the owner of Mommy Shots Productions.
Her journey from breaking through a 9 to 5 job to becoming a pivotal figure in the field of Maternal and Children Photography culture in India is a wonderful feat of Hard-work and loyalty to one’s vision.
In the episode, we discussed her journey of building her company - Mommy Shots Production, her artistic process & Her #SecondAct.
Some of our major takeaways –
- Creativity comes with Patience and Humility
- Explore multiple avenues to find your voice
- Learn to navigate energies in a room
- Every Day is Tussle, Embrace It.
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Today on the 93rd Episode of Discover your SecondAct Podcast, our guest is Chinu Kala. She is an entrepreneur, model and the owner of one of India’s biggest fashion jewelry companies - Rubans Accessories.
Her come-up from being homeless at 15 to becoming a significant figure in the fashion industry is an inspirational story of perseverance and resilience.
In the episode, we discussed her journey to entrepreneurship, her mantra for life and Her #SecondAct.
Some of our major takeaways –
- Focus on Skills, Don’t worry about your Origin.
- Self-Confidence will get you through hardships.
- Behind every chance taken, there is an experience.
- Affirm yourself - You are Valuable.
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At one time, striving on her path to become a Biotech Engineer, our guest today – Tejaswini P decided to take a left turn to realize her higher potential and became a first-generation entrepreneur with her Home Decor company – Furbishy.
In this episode of Discover your SecondAct, we discussed Tejaswini’s professional journey, foundation of her work ethics and her SecondAct.
Some of our major takeaways –
✅ Be Fearless with your work.
✅ Draw boundaries between yourself and your boss self.
✅ Learn everyday with trials and errors.
✅ Celebrate every single moment of life.
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Chris Underhill is truly a person whom I loved to bring on my podcast. More so when it was his birthday, and it was such a pleasure to hear the work, the values and his life matras while he celebrates his 74th ! We spoke about gratitude, simple joys of life, nourishing relationships, and looking after our mental wellbeing, as the pillars to make life joyous.
Starting his career with agriculture, and doing very impactful work in mental wellbeing space and a lot of things in the middle, Chris Underhill has spent more than 6 decades of his life uplifting people and communities.
Chris Underhill MBE is a professional mentor and a systems-based social entrepreneur in the field of disability and mental health. Chris has developed social enterprises actively working in Wellbeing and Resilience for example Thrive (www.thrive.org.uk) that works with vulnerable people of all kinds with gardening in the community. Chris runs his own mentoring practice called Mentor Services (www.mentorservices.org.uk) and is co-founder of the Elders Council for Social Entrepreneurs (www.elderscouncil.net), and has recently been appointed Chair of the Catalyst-2030 Mental Health Collaboration.
Here are some things we can do to take care of our mental wellbeing, as per Chris:
• Start with short meditative practices
• Simple acts like cooking together, walking in the park, spending time with our love ones, are magical
• Be of value to someone else’s life
• Humor in relationships helps to strengthen them
• Believing in self , loving ourselves and being compassionate to us, are the key to good mental wellbeing
It’s a very calming and reflective podcast!
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How do you think is to have a podcast mentor, as your 90th Podcast guest!
Well we are super excited when Bijay Gautam, Co-Founder at WYN Studio; Host & Founder of podcast - The Inspiring Talk, was on this side of being interviewed, on my landmark 90th Podcast!
Bijay came across as a person who is really humble, and who did not shy away from talking about how he wasn’t 'good enough', to creating self belief in whatever he does now.
This podcast is definitely for those who want to start their podcast journey or who are already in their podcast journey and want to hear more about it (a few hacks 😉)
Bijay says Podcast is that powerful medium where 'your story is someone’s elses medicine as it can heal and inspire people' - True That!
Here is what he says for the Podcasters :
• Know 'why' you are doing a podcast
• Create good content & audio quality
• Know your guest properly
One critical thing (besides so many), I learnt in this Podcast is, that if you are recording a podcast, don’t forget to press the recoding button (which I did!)
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After nine years of working in the Indian entertainment industry like Sony, Zee and The Times Group, Shailesh started Ormax Media is 2008, as India’s first and only consulting firm specializing in the media & entertainment sector. Infact, Shailesh mentions very strongly that one should learn the tricks of the trade and build experience, before stepping into entrepreneurship!
Entrepreneurship he says is not an easy task, it takes a toll as there is no hiding place, but loving what you do passionately, and building a great organizational culture is a win win. Shailesh loves sports and politics and enjoys writing, especially on the topics of entrepreneurship and trends in the Indian media sector.
Some take aways :
• Entrepreneurship is empowering yet comes with bundles of responsibility, there is no short cut
• Building trust between employer and employees is the biggest asset for an organization
• Being “process oriented” is not an anti-thesis to being “people oriented”
• If you work with passion, growth and success is a byproduct
• Being conscious of different generations we work with, helps to bring in a holistic way of work culture, rather than one size fits all
• Whatever you want to do, give yourself few years of learning, rest of the career will benefit from this learning
The podcast talks about fun, games, and Food, a perfect place for the younger ones to join the culture of Ormax!
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Divya Arora, Mithai Connoisseur, Co-Founder of Kesar, a seeker for life, from the Pink City (Jaipur) in India, is redefining the look, feel, taste and the warmth of Indian sweets.
Being a true believer of, "What your mind can perceive, it can conceive", Divya Arora is always open to learning and building on new ideas. She has a doctorate in Naturopathy & Yoga and is also a Pranic Healer, and calls herself a river, who flows with openness and adaptability to where life takes her, to make the best of what she has got.
Kesar (saffron), is a part of every Indian celebration, and with this thought and to brining in the real flavour by transmitting the right energies with love and healing, Divya is a person of conscious living.
It was like our energies met, or may be there is something special about Jaipur that makes me connect with people at a deeper level, this conversation touched some inner cords.
Its unfair to wrap up this podcast with these highlights, and would urge you to hear it fully and take your own learnings from there, I know you won’t be disappointed.
• We need to recognise ourselves as a being, without the roles we play in our lives
• We are not doers, we are just an instrument to play a part
• Our “learning cost” is actually learning by mistakes, we should see this as an investment
• When we allow ourselves to listen deeply, we can see the light inside us
• When we are constantly seeking knowledge outside, we are not respecting our own wisdom that lies within
• When something collapses, its called “creative destruction”, which helps for something unique to be born
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Back again at my favourite place Kunzum Cafe, to record my in person podcast with Anisha Motwani.
Anisha Motwani as I know her is a lady who has stormed many norms, and has been instrumental in disrupting and rebuilding brands as an independent Brand, Digital & Innovation Consultant, and Founder of Storm the Norm Ventures. She is also author of the book with the same title, "Storm the Norm" – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that either wrote or rewrote the norms of their respective industries.
Anisha very confidently says "If you love your brand; set it free". They are like babies, give them the right purpose, and the right value system and then see them blossom.
She works very passionately in the space of women empowerment and insists that every woman should make herself and her work visible without blurring the roles. As per Anisha when we work whole heartedly and authentically, our personal brand gets built naturally and organically, just we need to be believe in our unique voice to get noticed in the clutter.
There is a lot of personal and professional experiences and learnings that Anisha has shared without mincing any words. Here are a few highlights :
- There is nothing called as work-life- balance, it is Work-life-choice
- In order to protect our relationships, we just need to 'let-go'
- Spirituality is a mirror to once conscience
- Always stay hungry, else we will get stagnated
- Invest in oneself, a must for all!
- Don’t fall prey to expiry date syndrome
An experience leader, a brand innovator and a graceful human, thanks Anisha to be on our podcast and being candid about life and your SecondAct!
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Disclaimer: This is a very heart to heart podcast ! Its also mostly in Hindi, and as Nand Kishore Chaudhary says, when hearts connect, language is not a barrier.
'The rugs to riches story', Nand Kishore chaudhary, often referred to as the ‘Gandhi of the Carpet Industry’, is a person with an enigmatic heart, full of empathy, love and spreading joy. He also happens to be the founder of Jaipur Rugs, as he very beautifully says: We are in the business of creating experiences, bonding families, beautifying homes and our carpets are free.
NKC sir started his business with a vision to find his inner self, which absolutely resonates with my vision too! Covering a journey of four decades, countless stories, and an indomitable spirit; full of love, compassion, and perseverance, NKC sir strongly believes that the future and the success of all businesses is emotional intelligence, how we connect with people, how we create a world of love, kindness, empathy, integrity, simplicity, humility and shared wisdom.
It is hard to compress this beautiful conversation as every sentence has a deeper, lifelong meaning to it, here are few glimpses of the same:
- If you love yourself, if you love what you do, and your people, it will start overflowing that it will touch others , that’s emotional intelligence
- Till the time you don’t dirty your hands and get deep in whatever you are doing, real success won’t come
- Self love brings in self worth
- Real business happens when we are able to impact society
With just two looms and nine artisans in 1978, Jaipur Rugs today is truly a global social enterprise, exporting to over 60 countries while providing sustainable livelihood to 40,000 artisans, in 600 remote villages across five states in India, out of which 80% of them are women.
This beautiful podcast is much deeper than it sounds.
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“I don’t want to be the victim of my own hype, that helps to do better, and stay hungry”, says Dheeraj, who very humbly mentions that he is not the smartest person around, and this works as an advantage to be always hungry, always learning, always wanting to do more.
Dheeraj Sinha , CEO - Leo Burnett, South Asia, Chairman - BBH, India. Has changed lives of many brands, and scaled up Leo Burnett to a culture driven, globally recognised advertising agency which won many accolades under his democratic distributed leadership.
Podcaster, author, content creator, and a purpose-led leader who provides open skies for people who work with him to fly, Dheeraj understands the dynamic of this fast changing world and adapts himself in every role to stay relevant.
Some key highlights of this podcast are :
- Give more than you take and try to do things beyond the ask
- You cant be away from who you are, so be authentic at work place too, it helps the organizations to flourish authentically too
- We need to be socially responsible and create impact through our wok
- Creativity is a tool to solve problems, its not a mere content
- We need to give people the credit for what they create, be a part of the success. People fall off as they don’t get the rewards
- Speak easy, speak authentic
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Though I have had more than 84 people come and share their lives (personal & professional), this podcast is different, it is without any filters, it has pain, authenticity and a lot of hope.
Manmeet Narang is a poet with a lot of depth, inspired by life and work of Amrita Pritam, a powerful voice and a courageous heart, that’s what Manmeet Narang is for me. She is the founder of Sailing Leaf, A radio jockey who is set to touch lives by her beautiful and authentic voice.
We talked about loving ourselves first , creation of sisterhood and its power, patriarchy, and that as women we don’t need to fit everywhere, accept ourselves with imperfections, and infact take vows to be our own true companion.
This podcast made me lose my words, touched deeper cords for me, and I am sure a lot of it will impact you as well.
Some highlights of this conversation are:
- We need to take responsibility for self and stop victimizing by blaming external situations
- Parents are the source of who we are, yet something stop us from being ourselves with them, think we all need to reflect on this to create a better bond
- Happiness & sadness are emotions, they come and go, what remains with us is our purpose
- Don’t hold yourself back to tell someone what they mean to you, hug them often, spread love
- Sabr (Patience), Shukra (Gratitude) and Sukoon - (Eternal Peace) three powerful life strings
- Learn to say 'NO', and create your own boundaries
- Be naked with no filers - lets dare to be ourselves
- Be proud of your vulnerabilities
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Service to others, is my SecondAct, that’s what His Excellency Ambassador Terry Earthwind Nichols, lover of Indian Garlic Naan, said when I asked him what gets him out of bed every morning (his higher purpose, his #SecondAct).
His Excellency Ambassador Terry Earthwind Nichols is a Visionary Strategist for people who are looking for ‘achievement based’ vs. ‘goals based’ strategies for their business. Amb. Terry is the Chairman of Evolutionary Healer, a global transformational performance improvement company. He is a UN Peace Ambassador At-large and has held several C-suite level positions as VP, COO, CEO, and President.
Ambassador Terry Earthwind Nichols is an author of 8 books including “Consortium - Business Model for the 21st Century” and Global Top 10 Thought Leader in several categories, including Business Strategy. He was recently awarded the Top 50 Marketing Influencers to Follow in 2022.
When he’s not strategizing brilliant global plans with his mentees or corporations, Amb. Terry can be found doing intriguing interviews, planning his next vacation, or savoring a Maker’s Mark Manhattan at his favourite restaurant in a suit he designed himself.
Some powerful notes from this Podcast for an “achievement based leadership” are here;
- The way we think and respond to any action , makes us conscious leaders
- In order to control burn out, we all need to be selfish and must love ourselves first
- Happy people are healthy people, and organizations should build happy colleagues
- Authenticity is a value that makes great leaders
- Failures = learning opportunities
- Success is right here, right now, enhancing lives of each other
- Presence is the point where manifestation becomes action
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Born in a small family with big dreams, meet Fouzai Dastango. Coming from a very humble background and no backing, Fouzia has stood by hard storms.
'Dastan' as story and 'Goi' as teller, Fouzia is the First female story teller in Urdu language. She is a natural born story teller but her niche is narrating the Indian epics Mahabharata, Rama, Krishna in Urdu language in her beautiful voice.
The bonus was to record this podcast in person at Kunzum Cafe, Vasant Vihar. Thanks Ajay Jain for creating this lovely space to hold such conversations.
Some beautiful nuggets that I took back from this podcast are :
- Warmth and resilience are super powers of a woman
- It’s important to work on one’s passion
- Mental health should be the top most priority and conversations around the same should normalise
- Stay determined and many doors will open
- The charm of old Delhi is in its culture, warmth, narrow lanes, and it’s delicious mouth watering food
This podcast is mostly in Hindi and Urdu , do hear us for very authentic conversation.
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"Naked".
As per google, Naked stands for (especially of feelings or behaviour) expressed openly; undisguised, and this is an apt series of podcasts run by our podcast guest Nektarios Liolios, where he talks about mental health with entrepreneurs and brings out vulnerability and challenges in their lives!
Nektarious landed in the financial sector, with a non-financial mind as he says. He is an Ecosystem builder, Mental health advocate & Fintech entrepreneur.
Over the last 10 years, Nektarios has worked closely with hundreds of entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses. He is the co-founder of The Future Farm. Cofounded Startupbootcamp FinTech and Rainmaking Innovation and led the Innotribe Startup Challenge, the first global FinTech startup competition.
Driven by entrepreneurship, collaboration and the desire to improve the lives of people, Nektarios is a global nomad, travel geek, and sneaker freaker.
There were lots of key learnings that came out through this podcast:
- Have the courage to make strong choices, when you are mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted
- We need to make our work purposeful, fun and value-driven
- Entrepreneurs face far more challenges than anyone else, we need empathy and vulnerability to go hand and hand
- We need to create safe spaces at personal and professional levels to talk about mental health
- One must learn to give oneself permission to reach out for help and to accept if one is struggling
- Reaching out for Therapy is hygiene, we all need it
This podcast has all flavours. We travelled from phycological to mental, to physical to financial wellbeing, and the need to have authentic conversations!
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"Music is the best state of trance" - Dr. Aman Bathla
Fastest pianist, music healer, a resilient everyday learner and a man who fought his way back to this world post COVID-19. This podcast was soothing, refreshing, shaking and very motivating to say the least.
Dr. Aman Bathla, Our guest for our 80th Podcast is extremely talented, fastest Piano artist of the World, and has created 52 World Record Titles. He is awarded with Bharat Gaurav, Haryana Ratna, Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, World Piano Achievement Award and more than 100 such National and International accolades.
Internationally awarded by UNESCO, UNICEF and ECOSOC for his India's first and only ISO certified online piano course affiliated to Gov't of India. He is also India's most awarded concert pianist who is a Double PhD as a Music Therapist as well, something that the world wants today!
Some of the learnings to take away from this episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast are:
- Blessings , good wishes and good intentions never fail
- If you have the desire to fight, you set your own destiny
- Law of attraction is a super power
- Think what you want to be, visualize and work towards it, but don’t give up your humility
- Be a life learner, you only get richer
- Each one of us is blessed with something unique, we need to tap into it
A lot more is there in the conversation which you wont want to miss, that too its on you tube here , so that you can also get a real feel of the piano played live!
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Dreams are never static, they keep evolving, they keep changing - says our very "well read" guest of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast Episode 79, Mr. Ajay Jain, founder of Kunzum Books (formerly popular as Kunzum Travel Café).
What made this conversation even more special was shooting at the beautiful Kunzum outlet in DT Mega Mall in DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon. It’s a beautiful book café, where you actually don’t pay for your coffee; all Ajay wants everyone to do is to read at least 30 minutes a day, and he says magic will follow.
Ajay’s life has been of various acts, and each act was challenging but it really evolved him as a person. He very confidently says that if one does not experiment, how will we embrace failures and grow from there, and discover the hidden second act and various acts rather!
When the intention is right to create Kunzum as a space for people’s growth, this initiative is unstoppable. Coming from a person who is thoughtful, believes in conscious living and is already ready for another act this conversation is definitely inspiring.
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Philanthropy, empathy, kindness, and the will to extend a ‘helping hand’ to those in need, are the crucial elements that will fill the empty voids in our society.
“It took me 6 months to figure I had arrived at the destination. A new journey, a new chapter of life begins from here”, said Naghma Mulla, President and Chief Executive Officer at EdelGive Foundation, General Board Member at Goonj, Core committee member at India Climate Collaborative.
Naghma has driven the vision of the Foundation, strengthened the core principles of collaborative philanthropy; and transformed it from a grant-making foundation to a philanthropic asset management platform. She’s on a mission to deform, reform, and create a better space by taking tiny but indispensable steps, one day at a time.
Key Highlights of the Podcast:
- Visualize the issues and take steps to solve it
- Show the right direction to those in need
- Go to the root of the problem
- How to make giving easier and receiving all the more easier
- It is important to fuel the FIRE in women
- Bridge the gap between those in need and those who have in abundance
We as a society need to harbour the idea that small steps lead to a bigger change. It is you, your thinking and how you approach life that will result in a better, beautiful, and brighter world.
There are many who talk the talk, but rarest are those who walk the talk. Naghma belongs to the latter category.
Tune in for a sneak peek inside this philanthropist’s personal and professional life. Listen to her #SecondAct and you’ll know she is a true philanthropist by heart.
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“If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. The world needs more of that”
This is exactly what Eddie Turner does as an in-demand leadership development expert. He is “Changing the Face of Leadership” as a Principal Consultant and Executive Coach at Linkage, Inc - an international leadership development firm, which uniquely helps women to be in leadership roles. Here he focuses on purpose leadership which has five core process areas - inspire, engage, innovate, achieve, become. This is a journey to becoming a true leader .
- Key Highlights of the podcast :
- Motivation is internal, it emulates outside
- No 1 fear people have is: public speaking, death comes no 3
- Confidence to speak in public comes over time
- Have conviction of what you want to say and don’t underestimate massive preparation
- We need to expand our lens of “being inclusive”
As coaches it is important to know our purpose , and unique value proposition that we bring in, that impacts others. We need to focus on building our brand and also market ourselves in a a way that is unique and that resonates with our target audience. It is critical to inspire through our actions as coaches, and not to forget that we are ourselves in a continuous learning process!
This podcast had both the personal & professional #SecondAct of Eddie, a must hear if you are a coach, a mentor, a leader & a change maker.
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Karina Calver says, "forgiveness is the key to happiness" Having led a very difficult childhood, and gone through a lot of trauma, she is now determined to bring in more love, more care and more healing through 'Hukam Healing'.
Karina is a coach, a mentor, a counsellor and an empathetic human being. She is a relationship expert and also a TEDx speaker, where she spoke about 'the power of forgiveness'.
"Be with people who encourage you to express well" - it’s a true saying, as a lot can be solved if we express and are given a safe space to do so.
Key Highlights:
- We all hold on to pain, and its important to forgive for our own healing
- Men need to express more and explore their feminine side as well
- Conflict will be there forever, we need to question the 'why' of conflict, to resolve things
- We are all flawed, sooner we know it, we accept ourselves and others better
- Be mindfully present , to thrive in anything we do
Why should you listen to this podcast?
No relationship is all sunshine, but two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together.
To thrive in any relationship we need to pause, reflect and do littlest things together. Being mindful is really something that brings in a perspective that we might not see when we are in a reactive state of mind. Its important to know that we are all flawed, and that we need to work together and the key to any successful relationship is 'forgiveness'.
A very meaningful and deep conversation that talks about trauma, healing & forgiveness; its a full circle to life!
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We celebrate our 75th podcast episode, coinciding with our 75th Independence Day!
SecondAct is a platform that is inclusive. We value diverse perspectives and respect humans, and encourage freedom of thoughts and ideas, a foundation to be in our #SecondAct!
Furthering our liberating vision, on the occasion of 75th Indian Independence day, we bring you our milestone 75th episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast with our guest Parmesh Shahani.
He is an Author, an Independent LGBTQIA Inclusion Consultant and Former D & I Head, Godrej India Culture Lab.
In this conversation, Parmesh talked about Queeristan, fashion for empowerment, Corporate-Media representation of LGBTQIA community and his SecondAct.
Key Highlights:
- Action of LGBTQ+ Inclusion is the need of the hour
- Fashion is an extension for Queer Joy and liberation
- Media is a major key for paving path of future inclusion
- Coming Out is a choice, not a compulsion
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“I have to be happy first to keep others happy and I’m unapologetic about it” - Our guest, Jasmine Khurana came through with this infectious energy in the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast.
She is Rex Karmaveer Chakra Awardee, a writer and a poet. She is known for her viral spoken word pieces, “My Six Yards Are My Cape!” and “Banter Between Generations” and has been featured on reputed forums such as ScoopWhoop, The Hindu and Momspresso.
In the conversation, Jasmine talked about her poetic journey, self worth of a woman, her creative process, her SecondAct and much more.
Key Highlights:
- Don’t chase perfection, Accept your flaws
- There’s no nobility in sacrificing one’s peace
- Your identity is not summation of your roles
- Women must tell their own stories
Happy Listening!
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“The most purposeful thing to do is Service” - Jack Sim is the embodiment of this quote in the latest episode of Discover Your Podcast with guest, Jack Sim.
He is the founder of the Restroom Association of Singapore, World Toilet Organization and BoP Hub. For the last 25 year, he has dedicated his life to community service and pushing the status quo in sanitation space across the world.
In the conversation, Jack talked about his passion to serve the world, traits of problem solvers, empowerment of people through sanitation, his #SecondAct and much more.
Key Highlights:
- Serve a purpose greater than you
- Mobilize people to greater good in the world
- Good Governance and Media Narrative can instigate change
- Don’t fight to be a hero. The rat race is not worth it
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“One must work like an owner not like an employee”, This is the mantra of the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct with guest, Nishchae Suri.
He is the President, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at EdCast. Prior to EdCast, Nishchae was a Senior Partner with KPMG in India. With 25 years of experience in Strategy, HR & Digital transformation, he has worked with a wide array of clients in 20+ countries across Asia and the Middle East.
In the conversation, Nishchae talked about his journey, spirituality, essence of good leadership, the divine intervention which paved his #SecondAct and much more.
Key Highlights:
- Inner Engineering will help you overcome obstacles
- Be comfortable with ambiguity in your journey
- Help your colleagues and grow together
- Challenge your old self everyday
Happy Listening!
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Your knowledge and perception towards life is a sum of your experience and interaction with people. And it only gets better as you age and witness more.
Dr. Payal Kumar is phenomenal with her understanding of the world and point of views. She is well known for publishing books with international publishers such as Palgrave Macmillan and Emerald Publishers. So far she has published 12 books and is working on several others. Also she is the editorial board member of several prestigious international journals.
Key Highlights:
- Make sure to pull out an hour in a day for yourself; never skip on prioritizing self care
- Taking risks and encountering fallbacks is also a way of life, so follow your intuition often and trust your gut
- Interaction with people from all backgrounds and age is going to widen your horizon and your ideologies of looking at the world
Why should you listen to this podcast?
Traveling to 25+ countries, exploring varied opportunities and playing different roles, Dr. Payal embraces her life learnings and talks about how still she continues to learn and grow. She is a pleasure to discuss about things that helped her shape the thoughts, perspective and forming eternal conceptions.
Working closely with the seniors in the industry to the students of the class, Dr. Payal as a visionary is immaculate.
From being an avid learner to being a teacher, Dr. Payal Kumar has learned to take a pause between the chaos and focus on the self that led to discovering her #SecondAct.
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Hopping on the bandwagon of sports, humanitarian, entrepreneurship, and what not. Priyal is adamant on the opinion that failure should be the last thing to hold you back in the journey of finding your niche.
Priyal is a Chartered Accountant by profession but swirling in different fields, she is also an international athlete who has represented India for more than 7 years winning more than 100 medals and officially breaking 3 records. Priyal also runs a non-profit organization that helps in fostering sports culture in India. With an endless list of her talents, she has been a TedX Speaker and was invited by UN WOMEN INDIA to spearhead the generation equality campaign in India.
Key Highlights:
- Focus more on the good than the bad
- You will often be mocked for pursuing what you truly believe in but it shouldn’t be a factor to stops you
- If you fall it is going to be a lesson and if you fly it is going to be a success
- Never limit yourself to anything, the world is large and thriving to explore
Why should you listen to this podcast?
We tend to demean ourselves and shut ourselves to opportunities after we’ve experienced failure. Instead, the motive of failure should be to ignite you with the fire of achieving things even more than ever. Priyal feels that if she tried to enter 10 doors at least 7 of them were shut. She was able to attain success only because she was stubborn enough to not quit and follow it constantly.
Inspiring us all from her life learnings, Priyal talks about her sports, accounts, and social work experiences. Putting all of this together and letting herself challenge her capabilities became her #SecondAct.
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It is true when they say that ‘an end only means new beginnings.’ Our guest strongly believes in opening new doors and having new experiences that may end up being fun and meaningful.
Draped in the corporate culture for many years, Aarti Kelshikar entered the world of writing to distill her learnings and experiences in a book. She is an intercultural consultant and coach with over fifteen years of work experience in India, Singapore and the Philippines. She is the author of the book ‘How India Works: Making Sense Of A Complex Corporate Culture.’
Key Highlights:
- Everyone is a sum of their experiences.
- You never know what is in store for you so be open to new interests and ideas. It can lead to a whole new career and adventure. Learnings are never wasted!
- Trust is just not about building relationships, it is also about fulfilling your commitments.
- If there is something you are having a hard time figuring out; do not be afraid of showing your flaws. Being vulnerable is a sign of being secure.
Why should you listen to this podcast?
Experience is the teacher of all things and this is what Aarti strongly emphasizes. She acknowledges the fact that it would’ve stunted her growth if she hadn’t undergone a cycle of working at different places doing multiple things.
Enlightening us with her perceptive insights, Aarti is a delight to listen to about her intercultural work. Her views on how Indians work are interesting.. She weaves all the pieces together in a book that led to discovering her #SecondAct.
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Authenticity - a trait valued by all, yet understood only by a few. It is the importance of being authentic that our guest for today’s episode, Sheena Khalid, stresses. Sheena is a theatre director, writer, actor, and drama facilitator. She is a founding member of the theatre company - Patchworks Ensemble and trained in Physical Theatre at the London International School of Performing Arts.
Key highlights:
- Mistakes and errors make us interesting, not perfection
- Think outside of yourself
- Don’t try to be someone you aren’t as a communicator
- Being a keen listener is as important as being a good speaker
- Good communication requires one to disconnect from everything else and be present in the moment
- Let every mistake be an opportunity to learn and grow instead
- Being authentic is sometimes accepting that you don’t know all the answers
- Do what you haven’t done before, it’s not about being the best but about speaking your truth
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Being honest and acknowledging yourself is the first step in the direction of self-awareness.
It is the acceptance of yourself that this conversation with Sheena will implore you to have.
Discovering your strengths and weaknesses will become your guide on the journey to your #SecondAct.
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‘The purpose of life is a life of purpose.’ Is a quote that our guest for this week’s Podcast lives by. In order to discover this purpose and work towards it, we need a healthy mind-body balance.
Sharing the journey of creating this balance for herself, Aparna Piramal Raje talks about how while important it is to be psychological well.
Accepting herself fully, she has been able to embrace her Second Act as a writer, columnist, public speaker and educator. Her latest book Chemical Khichdi is already a fan favorite.
Key highlights:
- Sensitivity, understanding and acceptance is what we all need to develop
- Therapy should be available to anyone who feels the need for it
- A therapist should be someone who puts your needs at the center
- Being psychologically unwell is not a part of someone’s personality
- Needing help should be normalized for all
- Mental health need to de-stigmatized within us, in order to create a more accepting environment around us
- Being mindful of your thoughts can help you understand yourself better
- Sharing your vulnerability, should not be seen as courage but as a part of life
- We need to be kinder to ourselves
- You can have a mental health condition and still live the life you want to live
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Being honest isn’t a sign of vulnerability or bravery, it is a reflection of our understanding of ourselves.
Can one truly be happy while trying to avoid the turmoil that stirs within? Not really, right? Then how do we deal with the emotions we might have bottled up?
It is questions like this that Aparna addresses in this Podcast. Encouraging everyone to look inward, while creating a safer space outside, her #SecondAct will motivate you to embrace yours.
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The thrill of nurturing an organization from its inception is one that many dreams of. Aspiring to create a change and a better tomorrow, our guest for today’s episode Vijaya Balaji, has experienced this thrill not once but twice.
She is the Managing Director & CEO of Toolbox India. Along with being the Foundation Managing Partner of Social Lens. Two purpose-driven organizations that are paving the way for a brighter future.
Key highlights:
- An entrepreneurial mindset teaches one to be unselfish because it places the organization in front of everything else
- Success ironically brings in a lot of self-doubts too
- Passion just by itself can be overrated
- People want their lives to be a collection of experiences
- Loyalty is not measured in the number of years you give to an organization but in what you make of your time there
- We better adopt a growth mindset and not a fixed mindset
- Agility is a superpower
- By asking for less you are demonstrating to the other person that this is where you are pegging your worth to be
- Devote some time to make a wiser, informed decision
- Mulling over things and regrets don’t get us anywhere, accepting ourselves does
- Being a perfectionist is one thing, being pragmatic is another and far more important
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Challenges are common to us all. It is the difference between how we handle them that charts the course of our life.
Discussing some of the challenges that one might come across on their entrepreneurial journey and the way she navigated through them, Vijaya leaves us with a bounty of knowledge.
Inspiring us to chase our dreams and know our worth, her words will encourage you to discover your #SecondAct.
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We can achieve anything we put our mind to. There is always a path, even in times of difficulty, waiting to be explored.
Such are the lessons our guest for today’s episode, Dr. Harpreet A De Singh, reminds us of. A woman in the man’s world, she’s the Executive Director, Headquarters at Air India Limited, former CEO of Alliance Air, Founder of HARPS - Har se Prem aur Seva and the President of Indian Women Pilot Organization. But beyond all this, she’s a continuous explorer and well-wisher of all.
Key highlights:
- When you blend creativity with logic, you develop an open style of functioning
- Spirituality can help one to achieve their goals
- Focus is the key to growth
- Let your work speak for itself
- If we can take our ups and downs with a drop of grace, they will drive our growth, professionally emotionally, and spiritually
- Everything one does should be done with joy
- If you’ve not forgiven yourself, you cannot develop fully
- As a leader one should do themselves first what they are asking others to do
- Once you reach a certain place you have the moral responsibility to raise other people
- Showcasing inspirational stories motivate others to grow
- Surrender to the divinity inside you
Why should you listen to this podcast:
The more we reflect, the more we move towards course correction, Dr. Singh reminds us. Caught up in the societal growth race, we forget to heal ourselves from the inside. This is often the cause of our troubles. Try doing everything with joy, is what Dr. Singh insists on, as a solution to this.
Let being led by your heart be your #SecondAct.
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It is a purpose that drives us all. Incorporating this purpose into our work-space can be extremely rewarding.
Taking up this task, our guest for today’s episode, Rashi Narang founded Heads up for Tails, an organization that connects pet owners all across the nation.
Key highlight:
- Exploring the ‘why’
- Always have a purpose, there is always a bigger difference to make
- We can all become a human chain of transformation
- To really connect, we sometimes need to slow down and maybe pause
- Finding your balance is an important part of growing
- Nothing is perfect ever- it’s a constant push towards better
- Rest and renewal are immensely important to productivity
- Follow your dreams- it is hard, but in the end, it’s the one journey that matters
Why should you listen to this podcast?
Do you believe in the power of giving back?
Our guest surely does. Balancing between personal and professional, one thing she does in both spheres is to pay forward. It is an extremely satisfactory feeling she says.
She’s also a staunch supporter of taking time for renewal and rest, something we often feel guilty about.
Listening to her views is sure to open you up to a route of more self-acceptance and nudge you towards the path of your Why.
Let following your dreams be your #SecondAct.
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"Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go and do that, because what the world needs is the people who have come alive.” ~Howard Thurman
Are the words our guest for today's episode, Simerjeet Singh, swears to live by. In the journey of discovering himself he found his calling as a motivational speaker, mindset coach and mentor.
Key-highlights:
- Course correction is not done at the surface, it happens deep within a person
- Internet and digital tools are the gateway to success, if one uses them judiciously
- Problem solving is the key skill
- Be the captain of your ship
- Readiness and sticking with the transformation process, is the road to a positive mindset
- If you are ready to change a small child can trigger transformation
- Connecting with people at the grass-root level, with people who need the inspiration the most
- Sometimes it’s okay to not take things personally
- Detach from the outcome
- Make the best of what you have; we’re here for joy; be a lifter- put a smile on any face you can
Why should you listen to this podcast:
I am enough!
Difficult circumstances often make us question ourselves. It is at such times that we need to remember this, and know that we'll make it through.
Listening to this podcast would remind you to maintain that faith in yourself, irrespective of the circumstances. While also motivating you to use the resources at your disposal to help others.
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Successes and failures, while the opposites of one another, are both experiences. And every experience is an opportunity for growth. Such is the belief of our guest for this episode.
Parul Malhotra is a spiritual success mindset consultant, guiding you to take your biggest dream and living it Right Now, through Bob Proctor’s transformational Thinking into Results program.
Takeaway points:
- I am bigger than my thoughts
- Being spiritual means being in tune with who we are
- Change your perception of yourself
- Your inner world is being expressed through you as your outer world
- You are creating your situations and circumstances inadvertently
- Learn to laugh at your imperfections
- Keep distance from the thoughts that limit you
- Everybody can be mystical Our relationship with ourselves is the building block of every other relationship
- Change one habit at a time, don’t try to change too many all at once
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there?
Aren't these some of the questions we ask ourselves every day? Knowing the answer to them would bring us peace, we believe. How then should we find an answer to them, is what this episode is all about.
As you listen to Parul's journey through these dilemmas, you'll be charged with the will to solve them for yourself, to find your SecondAct, and to help others discover theirs.
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In trying to master one art, we often turn a blind eye to the other capabilities we might have. It is but the thrill of doing all that we love that makes life exciting. Such are the thoughts of our guest. He calls himself the jack of many trades and quite rightly so, we believe.
Deepak Ramola is the founder and artistic director of Project Fuel, TedX speaker, and UN action plan executor. He is also a kindness ambassador for UNESCO and a celebrated author of 50 Toughest Questions, a book that's guaranteed to make one think.
Key highlights:
- Every journey is a story full of learnings that deserve to be told
- There is no right answer to some questions, the answer evolves with the people
- We live in a world that our questions create, not a world that our answers create. The most important questions are those whose answers can’t be found on Google
- The pursuit is not of being a star but that of being a constellation, all of us are stars
- Everyone has different survival techniques, these are what we need to learn from each other
- If you don’t have hope your knowledge is redundant, our hope is our knowledge
- Own your story
- We all are dispensable; there is freedom in knowing this. It is this knowledge that makes us more open to taking risks, it makes us courageous
- Don’t treat your talent as your gift treat it as your responsibility
Why should you listen to this podcast:
“Our lives are our SecondAct, we come trailing into this world on the glory that everyone before us has created for us” such are the words that Deepak lives by.
His words are sure to inspire you to live all your dreams and take that risk you’ve been contemplating over for so long. Motivating us to be the heroes of our lives and stop being scared of uncertainty, his words will nudge you on the path to finding your SecondAct.
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Every step you take in the direction of bettering yourself is a part of your SecondAct. Such is not only our belief but also that of our guest's. Dr. Ashok Bhattacharya or Dr. B as his patients call him has been practicing individual and couple psychotherapy since 1989.
He is the founder of the Empathy Clinic, a place where he employs the power of empathy to bring out the best in people.
He is also an author and has published two amazing books to date. Most of all he is a positive thinker, who strongly believes that his best days are still ahead of him.
Key highlights:
- Human beings practice hope, when we lose something or when something is taken away from us there is always a SecondAct
- Empathy is seeing, listening, and feeling a person from their perspective, instead of yours
- Clearing your mind and paying complete attention to the person who’s speaking, is one of the things to do when practicing empathy
- We’ve all got different interests, but we’ve to know where we are at and then we can support and interact with each other
- Addressing the presence of burnout, might be the way to avoid a breakdown
- It’s okay; to need a break some days, to want to press the snooze button some days, to not be able to give a 100% some days
- The reward for a habit is to feel good about yourself, the reward may not come about very quickly, but it will manifest in the longer run
- Your SecondAct is every single reincarnation of yourself, every improved version, every new you
- You don’t have to be motivated every day. Expecting yourself to be motivated each day is setting yourself up for failure
Why should you listen to this podcast:
On some days do you beat yourself up for not being productive enough or motivated enough? Many of us do. We expect more from ourselves each day and in doing so we unconsciously set ourselves up for failure. If you are familiar with these feelings, then this is the podcast for you. Talking about accepting the days which do not bear the best results, Dr. B impels us to be gentle to ourselves, especially when the times are not.
Let loving ourselves unconditionally be our #SecondAct
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What are the traits of a perfect leader?
Are being a people person, encouraging others, and creating new leaders, some of them?
If so, our guest for today, Saugata Gupta, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Marico Limited, is just the person. Not only is he responsible for driving the company’s growth and strengthening its presence both nationally and internationally he has also helped in transforming Marico into a high performing business with a commitment to sustainable development and best in class governance.
Along with this, Saugata is also an on the board of Ashok Leyland as Independent Director and is a member of Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee and ESG Committee. He is also associated with Delhivery as an Independent Director.
Key highlights:
- You need to have a frame-work for making choices, based solely on your individual liking without getting affected by any outside stimuli
- In order to prioritize goals, one should be ready to drop a few things
- It is imperative to find the cusp between doing what you like and what you are good at
- Time management and multi-tasking is of critical importance in the present time
- Do justice to the things you do, don’t do anything for the heck of doing it
- Digital world has made the universe a lot more exciting and full of opportunities
- Being stress-free and happy is as big a contributor to a healthy lifestyle as what you eat
- Leaders should create more leaders not followers
- Hybrid model boosts diversity and inclusion
- If you keep on doing good things, good things happen to you
- Don’t compromise the long term for a short term gain
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Do you wish to carve your own path? Do you aspire to prioritize your individuality over the opinions of others? This then, is the podcast for you. Motivating all to take their own decisions, Saugata Gupta, will encourage you to find the cusp between what you like doing and what you're good at doing, while simultaneously inspiring you to experiment beyond that too. His words are sure to nudge one towards the direction of introspection and improvement.
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Two things can change the course of our lives, says our guest for this episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, the books that we read, and the people we meet.
Born in Aligarh, Himanshu Saxena started his professional journey as a geologist, going on to join the Indian Army, today he is the CEO of the Center of Strategic Mindset, Design Thinker & Mindfulness Practitioner, it is undoubtedly the combined influence of books and people, he says that has helped him carve out his destiny.
Leading leaders of the world, showing people that transformation happens from within, he ranks today in the #Global Top 100 MG Coaches in Strategy, Purpose & Culture.
Key highlights:
- Two things can change the course of your life- the books that you read and the people you meet
- Life is not binary- it’s not to be lived through one particular lens. Sometimes you got to look before you leap, and sometimes you ought to leap before you look, but at all times you’ve got to have the discretion to know which one to choose
- Our life need not be surrendered to one domain- we can have multiple avatars
- Creating a future is a combination of two things- you got to have a vision and secondly, you’ve got to have iron-clad rituals, because vision without rituals will not manifest
- People are a product of experiences, but experiences have a shelf life too
- Intentional choices are as important as chance encounters
- Let risk be your best friend
- Keep asking what is not serving me and actively make it a habit to eliminate it
- The choice of place and surroundings we make charts out our life
- Invest in learning- it might cash you greater returns than you expect
- Paying attention to that creative dissatisfaction is the route to finding your #SecondAct
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Life is too short to wonder about all the choices we didn’t make, wouldn’t you agree?
Making a switch in career might seem scary, especially when it nudges us out of our comfort zones. What then should one do when the ‘why’ of their existence spins about in their minds?
It is questions like this that we’ve tried to address in this podcast. You might not magically discover your ‘why’ but we hope that you find the road that takes you towards discovering it.
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This month stands as a testament to all wow-ness that women embody. Wrapping our month with another such inspirational women.
Learning from experiences and conversations, says our guest for today's episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast, is the quintessence of learning.
Donning various hats, Preeti Chaudhary, is the Founder & Director of PC Advisory, and also the Founder of LinkedIn Local India & creator of pan India #LinkedInLocalIndia Community.
Key highlights:
- Experimentation is what provides you the impetus and the growth
- One should not be depend too much on external validation
- Travelling is the best medium of self discovery
- It is important to start and be willing to learn from our mistakes as much as we do from our successes
- Realisation and self awareness play a great rule in in how we feel about ourselves day to day
- Conversations are the essence of learning
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Aiming to create an equitable India, Preeti Chaudhary is sure to motivate you to discover yourself as a means to discovering the world.
While her confidence is sure to bedazzle anyone, her thoughts and ideas of creating equal opportunities in tier 2, 3 and 4 Bharat will leave you nodding in agreement.
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Life may not always go our way, and that is okay. What we must not forget is to be courageous at such times and always remember to be ourselves.
Our guest for this episode of Discover Your Second Act Podcast is the Founder of Saarathee, a Customer Contact Sector, where the workforce majorly consists of persons with disabilities. Richa Bansal left behind the corporate world as she found her calling in CSR, from which she then went on to lay the foundation of this beautiful organization.
Key highlights from the podcast:
- Being who you are should not make you feel guilty
- There is nothing wrong with being ambitious
- Marriage is a very guarded topic, it needs to be discussed more openly
- Open conversations are the key to a healthy relationship
- We expect people with disabilities to act differently, this is not how it is, their approach to work and even life, in general, is very similar to that of the rest
- Women need to understand their potential and not undermine themselves
Why should you listen to this podcast:
For those times in life when you might feel guilty about being ambitious or for prioritizing yourself, this podcast will become the reminder and let you know that it is okay to keep discovering yourself, keep resetting the targets, and always be a work in progress.
But above all the experience of Richa would always remind you that prioritizing yourself should not be a choice but a decision.
Tune in to listen to a conversation that'll make you reacquaint with yourself.
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Everyone has a tale to narrate, an experience to share, a journey to talk about; not everyone though gets the chance to do so. Discover Your Second Act Podcast, aims to provide that opportunity of expression to anyone and everyone.
Unshared narratives are like lost treasures, and so this women's month we bring to you another jewel to inspire and motivate you. Our guest for this episode is an Entrepreneur who strives to promote sexual wellness by breaking the bias, surrounding sexual practices.
Aruna Chawla, the founder of Salad, aims to redefine contraceptive marketing by creating a judgment-free experience for condom users. By creating vegan condoms, Salad aims to create awareness about the ingredients that are used in the manufacturing of condoms.
Key highlights from the podcast:
- Condoms are about safety and not about being sexy
- Few people encourage you to follow your dreams, most motivate you to follow the crowd
- Privilege plays an important role in what we achieve, one should always be mindful of that
- 'Vegan' condoms have more to do with creating awareness about what goes into their making
- One should figure out the thing that motivates them the most, no matter what it is
- Take feedback. Feedback can make a product
- Soft skills are highly transferrable, use them
Why should you listen to this podcast:
What profession am I best suited for? Which career path would make me happy?
We often ponder over these questions. But not everyone succeeds in answering them.
This episode will encourage you to find that answer, and achieve that goal no matter how distant it might seem. Switching from law to entrepreneurship, Aruna leads by example in teaching us the integral value of contentment in work-space. Her words might be the very dose of inspiration that you've been looking for.
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Women can truly do anything they want to, once they put their mind to it, they can lead, inspire, teach, create among everything else.
This women's month we bring to you the journey of another such amazing woman. Not letting any challenge break her determination, she Co-Founded 3 remarkable organizations namely: Ferns N Petals, Sipping Thoughts, and Women Listed. Meeta Gutgutia, is a hard-working, creative, passionate, and compassionate person, but above all, she's an aspirational and empathetic leader.
Quick glance at this week's episodes:
- Language has power
- Technology, social media, and e-commerce play a monumental role in an organization's journey
- We need to be mindful of other people's struggles while acknowledging our privileges
- Confidence is the key. Knowing your mind gives you the ability to change
- Empathy is a leader's strongest power, closely followed by the ability to connect with clients as well as employees
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Being authentic is the best trait a person could have. Unfurl the power of confidence, by tuning in and finding the inspiration you have been looking for in this authentic, unfiltered and beautiful conversation.
Don't just take our word for it! Click the link and learn from one of the most inspirational boss-ladies out there.
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The world we reside in today is much more equitable than that of yesterday. The presence and participation of women are prominent in every sphere. Second Act dedicates this month to the journeys of women who've created extra ordinary second acts and played a key role in the propagation of this wave of equity.
We have on our podcast this week, a woman of many arts, she's is a business leader, a professional dancer, and above all a perpetual learner. Dipali Goenka, the CEO and Joint Managing Director of Welspun India, a lady of substance, getting inspired by her mother from a very young age and found her true purpose in her entrepreneurial journey. Today, she runs by the reins a previously male-dominated industry.
Key highlights from this podcast:
- It's not about the money you make or the empires you build but the individual you become
- Be open to learning and feedback
- You've all the rights to make a mistake, just don't forget to learn from the mistake
- Never let a crisis go to waste. It breaks you, but it makes you
- Sustainability- a norm of life, a way to give back to nature
Why should you listen to the podcast:
Spending some time with myself will be my SecondAct says Dipali. Stressing upon the importance of time for self her words strike an extremely relatable cord. She underlines how an empowered woman can empower not just her family but all those around her, as her way of giving back to the world.
Focusing on sustainability, she motivates all to conserve the limited resources, not only for the generations to come but even as a way of paying back to nature.
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Our guest for this episode is the host of India's sole international news and views prime time show 'Gravitas'. Having conversations ranging from geopolitics to climate change to social media trends, Palki Sharma Upadhyay has a knack for picking extremely relevant topics, and grasping user attention.
Key Highlights:
- There will be moments when things will not go your way or the way you had planned, but you just have to keep going
- Don't create something that you won't watch, create content that would make an impact
- Family is your anchor, they've known you in the good times and the bad times, they've seen your struggles... they keep you grounded
- One should share their convictions and struggles more than their successes because that helps in giving people hope
- Women should do what they want to do when they want to do it
- We talk about self-improvement all the time, but nobody is teaching about self-acceptance
- Once we find clarity on what we want, everything else falls into place
Why should you listen to it:
The journey of life is full of twists and turns, a lot of which might be unexpected. It is at times like those that one needs to look on the inside in order to find their balance. Underlying the importance of self-acceptance, this podcast will nudge you on the road to introspection. A conversation touching upon a wide spectrum of topics. It is one that'll leave you with some food for thought and a lot of inspiration.
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Our guest for the pilot episode of Season 2 is an entrepreneur, a podcaster, a coach and a facilitator. The desire to create an equitable world was what led her to her Second Act and today she assists others in finding theirs. If you haven't guessed it yet, our guest for today is none other than the Founder and CEO of SecondAct and Co-curator of The Coffee Beans Retreats herself!
Strongly believing in the power that comes with gaining awareness, she stresses how important being mindful is! Her words implore us to be more accepting of the world live in.
Key highlights from this podcast:
- Believe in the yourself and consequently the process
- Solopreneurship is full of unlearning and re-learning
- Be aware of your own feelings, embrace them
- Self-awareness - a tool for you to bring your focus back on yourself
- It's imperative to figure out what we don't want
Why should you listen to this podcast:
Even a picture perfect life can feel incomplete without internal satisfaction. If you sometimes feel as if that spark is missing or that there is a lot more out there for you to venture into, then it is the words of Archana Dutta that'll motivate and encourage you to take that leap of faith!
Let's take that chance for ourselves and Discover Our SecondAct.
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A man of many talents, Ankur Warikoo is an Entrepreneur, a Mentor, an Investor, a Public Speaker & a Best-selling Author. Striving towards uniqueness; has resulted in his fresh outlook and novel ideologies on the constituents of life. It is the art of awareness he says and we agree that leads one to great things. Guiding us through his multiple passions, his words motivate us to work on ourselves each day.
Key highlights:
- Patience is as important an element of dream fulfilment as is perseverance.
- The best gift you can give to yourself is working towards something as a habit as against a goal or a target.
- Pressure is the arch-nemesis of creativity and imagination.
- A good communicator is not someone who only speaks well, but also one who listens efficiently.
- Meditation- a way of becoming aware of your emotions, so that they don't drive you.
- The biggest trait of a good leader- seeing people and people and not as data points on an excel sheet!
Why should you to this podcast:
Not all dilemmas we face find there solutions in the world around, some answers are found within. Learning this from personal experience and sharing with us all some key insights from his journey, Ankur Warikoo inspires us to tread on the path of self-awareness so as to make informed choices as against ignorant one's. Let's resist the obvious and discover our true potential!
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A leader, creator, critical thinker and an inspiration to many, Shreyasi Singh is the Founder & CEO of Harappa, Reimagining Higher Education and spreading knowledge through Online Learning are her present areas of focus. It is her creative inquisitiveness she says that's been the torch that's nudged her towards exploring herself and consequently the world of possibilities available to her. Navigating us through her Second Act, her story reminds us the importance of being authentic to oneself!
Key Highlights:
- It is extremely important to own your ambitions in order to be true to yourself
- Privilege begets responsibility.
- You might not be able to help a thousand people, but if you can be of assistance to even a couple it's a small step to a bigger change.
- Don't leave things to chance, act on your passions.
- Learn to lead yourself before you start leading others
Why should you listen to the podcast:
So often we choose the comfort of the known rather than dwelling into the new, most of these decisions lead to the stifling of one's creativity and extinguishes the curiosity within us. In this ever-evolving universe as new things surface each day, we too discover our hidden potentials and if the dilemma of how to deal with this bothers you too then this podcast will fill you with the vigor to be authentic to yourself so that whatever path you may choose, you'll be fully self-aware.
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Ritushree is not only an inspiration for the people of tomorrow but a testament to the courage that resides in all of us, waiting to be utilized. A transgender women, DE & I Professional, A lawyer, A human rights activist and the India's 1st transgender women stand-up comedian. But beyond this she is a beautiful human being, trying like all of us to spend a few moments of happiness, in this quick moving sand of life.
Key highlights:
- Let our uniqueness not rid us with the feeling of guilt.
- Peace is found only once you acquaint your outside with your inside, and stop being that which you are not.
- The most important milestone while coming out, isn't that off coming out to your family or society, but that of coming out to yourself.
- Social media contains an often overlooked pool of power and influence that can direct us towards a more positive outlook ourselves.
Why should you listen to the podcast:Being ourselves comes easier to some than others. Shaping our unique, individualistic personas while staying true to oneself is the goal that many of us strive for today, and while that journey might not be as challenging for some, for others the road to self- acceptance might prove to be treacherously long. Whichever one has been yours, we beseech you to lend your ears to this tale of courage and self-actualization.
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"By changing the way you put salt, you can change the balance & taste of food dramatically."
Just like our food, our life too is a combination of multiple ingredients, which play a monumental role in shaping the person we become. The ability to change ourselves for better or for worse always stays in our power. Balancing these various ingredients, and using them in adequate quantity is an art which our guest for today's podcast, Chef Saby, has mastered with great care and love over the past few years.
Discovering his passion for cooking, from his love for food, he started his journey as a chef during his college years. From taking guidance from the best chefs out there to mentoring the youngsters just entering into the field, his journey has been full of fresh experiences and experiments. Reminiscing about our cultural heritage and the food of our grandparents, he leaves us in an awe of the simplistic times. Working with various food donating organizations he makes us realize the importance of a good chef and a well cooked meal. Full of gratitude for all his achievements and successes his words remind us of the importance of being humble and courteous. A change is coming he feels, the new generation is paving a new path is this industry of hoteliers and he feels proud to have been a part of it.
Let creating your own path be your #SecondAct!
Key highlights from today's podcast:
- Inspiration can be found in the smallest of things, be it your father's scolding or a random joke.
- We should question neither the bad nor the good, the universe always has bigger plans.
- A lot goes into a successful restaurant than just good food.
- It is versatility of ingredients like olive oil and salt that fill both our food and our lives with flavour.
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Gulzar once wrote:
"नाम पता नहीं, रखा भी नहीं, जानता हूं वक्त की गर्द में डूब जाएगा, गुम हो जाएगा, जो याद रहेगा सिर्फ इतना...
...मेरी आवाज़ ही पहचान है, गर याद रहे"
And what could better describe the dream of an artist?
The innate desire of being recognized for what we do and not for who we are, is one that runs through every creator. Yet the luxury of dwelling into our passions, evades us many a times. "𝘋𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰, 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰."
As life took a different course and dreams sat on the backburner, it was by making these words of Oprah Winfrey's the motto of her life that our guest for Episode 46, Priya Malik, emerged like a phoenix after a gap of 10 years.
Growing up under the magnanimity of mountains; in the hometown of Ruskin bond; the city of education; always surrounded by not only English but also Hindi and Urdu literature, that some might say destined her path of being a writer. But only a handful would have the luxury of knowing the true journey behind it all.
It is in the wheel of time that all of our stories are engraved & even though it took her a decade to reunite with her one true 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦-𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨, we hope that her beautiful works are engraved and immortalized in the pages of literature. Listening to her talk about 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘭𝘰𝘸'𝘴 𝘱𝘺𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧- 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 and how she feels closer today to that top triangle than ever before, is sure to bring a ray of hope to all those dreamers who are not yet able to surrender themselves completely to their passions.
𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 #𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘈𝘤𝘵!
Words of inspiration from today's episode:
- Be the Author of your own Story.
- It is okay to not be aware of who you are at all the times!
- It's better to be searching than to be competing.
- Always keep doing a little of what you love, even if only on the side.
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"What we know is hardly a fistful, while what we don't know is an ocean full."
A translation of a famous Tamil quote by Avvaiyar that has proven to be a great inspiration for our guest of today's podcast K.K Sridhar. Gaining knowledge from some of the best schools of education, he succeeded in making a strong base for himself in the corporate world. He has done a number of Senior Leadership roles in MNC’s in national & Global roles for example, DVP in HUL, Operations Member, Unilever Northern Europe, Global Category Head and Global Sales Head in SCJ etc. has lived and worked in 3 continents: Asia, Europe and U.S. Even though he had carved out his niché, he never shied away from taking new journeys and exploring new horizons. Always being authentic and practicing humility, says KK are the signs of a good leader.
Establishing trust and building a safe space by drawing on one's personal experiences is his means of connecting with people. Making them feel free from fear and judgment is the goal he strives for and the most appropriate means to this, he says is by narrating your own ups and downs. Leaders of today he believes are a lot more in touch with their employees, giving them space to grow and explore themselves.
There were 4 essential things he wanted to focus on post corporate life, the 4 tiles he calls them: the first 2 assist in his rejuvenation; health & wellness, spirituality; and the other two are his means of deploying his energy; executive coaching and supporting non-profits. Happily and rather proudly he shares with us how he's been able to take up these sectors and give back to the world. His forever eager nature to learn, and his persistent efforts to grow are the tyres of his success!
Let learning to fail cheap, but learning a lot be your #SecondAct!
Baazinga moments from today's session:
• Openly saying that "I don't know" and healthy respect for someone who knows more than you is a must!
• It's okay to not know the answer to every question! Humility lies in tapping into the resources and finding solutions rather than just letting it be!
• To give up doesn't always mean to abandon, sometimes it can just mean tempering down.
• Learn to relax and ease your mind a bit from time to time!
• “I am who I am because of who we all are collectively!! If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go farther, go together” ~ Ubuntu philosophy
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"The biggest tumbling blocks are in your mind and not so much in the actual execution."
Such is truth of our existence, to conquer the world we all need to first conquer our own minds. The need to work on ourselves is far superior to anything else, investing time on oneself is a requirement that needs our earnest attention. Stressing this point with much more vigour is the guest of our episode for this week, Swanand Kelkar. An excellent student and an example for all, he spent his childhood so engrossed in books that passions had to take a back seat. It's never too late to start afresh though, and as the aspiration of discovering beyond routine surged within him, he applied for a sabbatical and began his journey towards self-discovery.
Humans are not uni-dimensional he says, we are all made of multiple facets and life is all about finding and enhancing our various dimensions. Placing himself in the hardest of situations he has succeeded in gaining internal satisfaction. Taking up diverse, difficult and engaging coaching for an year he now feels no need for an outward stimulus to induce happiness, rather it comes from within. Talking about the domination of internet he feels that platforms like zoom have been a game changer for many dreamers like him, who can now learn whatever they wish while sitting at their homes. A well calculated and planned sabbatical is he says what helped him in being so extremely productive and learn so many things, from learning and practicing yoga, to cooking, to creative writing, to dancing, to playing cricket and so on, feeling much more zener and renewed he's ready now to begin his Second Act 2.0.
Let trotting on the path of self-discovery be your #SecondAct
Key highlights from today's podcast:
- The act of moving your body in a new way is the road to mental freshness.
- The more you cling to things, the more insecure you become and the more constrained you live.
- Decide what you need, a sabbatical or a vacation, before jumping into either one.
- While it might take some getting used to, there can be nothing more fulfilling than a austere lifestyle.
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"Be fearless, be brave, be bold, love yourself." ~Haruki Murakami.
New concepts and ideas are born everyday, the difference between one that floats and one that doesn't, is the same as the difference between being fearless and being a conformist. Experimenting with new things and creating novel hybrids as a means of self-awareness and exploration is the new trend! In this fast paced era, our guest for this episode: Anamika Singh, has succeeded in creating something truly amazing.
Thinking beyond the societal construct, Anamika in her journey of experimenting with flavours has brought to us some naturally delicious varieties of tea. It is solitude and silent contemplation she says that gives her the space to come up with these jaw dropping tastes. Knowing from very early on, that she wanted to be a Tea Sommelier, she started her journey as one straight out of school, and while it has been challenging at times, it has also been full of fun and excitement. It is not only in, creating new flavors but also educating people about the richness of this often overlooked beverage that keeps her motivated. Conducting workshops to create this very awareness has become a very integral part of her life.
Tea, while dominates a huge part of her life is not her only passion. Harbouring a love for photography she's tempted to merge her two hobbies. Her brave journey is an inspiration for many entrepreneurs starting out.
Let experimentation for self- identification be your #SecondAct!
Key highlights from today's podcast:
- Where you come from doesn't matter, how much you fight to reach your destination is what defines you.
- Tea- a drink around which relationships are built!
- Creativity and love: the mantras to becoming successful.
- It is important to just be and not try to prove anything to anyone.
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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~George Eliot.
Dreams don't survive in the world of monotony, to live dangerously one has to break free of any alien norms that try to define us. The journey to self-discovery is riddled with twists, turns and many dips, but the fruit of self-awareness is completely worth the risk; as is believed by our guest of this episode: George Vivian Paul.
Uninspired by the routine corporate structure and finding no motivation in getting up every morning at 9:00 am as a civil engineer, he decided to let his dreams lead him from designing t-shirts, to becoming a stand up comic, to a copywriter, to hosting podcasts and many more choices that he's surely yet to make, George tells us how he believes in keeping no regrets.
As a comic he says its really essential to read the room and modify the content according to the audience. Credited to be the 1st Street comic of India he talks about the importance of practicing and honing one's skills. Naming his podcasts Vivian's Irrelevant Podcast he cleverly attempts at modifying the definition of VIP. We hope that his jokes and novel perspective fill you with laughter and delight just as us!
Let taking risks for new beginnings be your #SecondAct!
Points to note from this episode:
• Live in such a way that you live free of regrets!
• Spectate without indulging and you'll be a lot more aware!
• Your worst critics are your closest people, if you win their praise, there is no doubt in your genuinity!
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"Samay se pehle aur kismat se zada kabhi kuch nahi millta"
Being persistent and patient is the key to success. We are all a work in progress, forever changing and evolving! It is only by putting in consistent efforts that one can discover their purpose. Money, our guest for today's episode: Deep Bajaj, feels stopped making him happy! Life settled into a routine and became devoid of satisfaction, until he stumbled upon the women hygiene industry. Founder and CEO of Sirona and PeeBuddy, he has various accolades to his honour.
Turning a deaf ear to the energy vampires be they strangers or friends, Deep has dedicated his efforts into creating products that he felt were the need of the hour. His inventions like those of menstrual cramp patches, period stain remover, menstrual cup combos and disposable female urination devices are not only extremely essential but also play a pivotal role in broadening the mindset of a number of people. Focused on decreasing the discomfort faced by women through their adolescence to menopause, his products go through several hygiene and safety checks!
Sometimes addressed as a 'Women's Man' due to his deep understanding of the hardships faced by women and his dedication to lessen if not completely eradicate them! Deep, aspires his products to cater not only to the physical needs but also bring forth mindfulness and mental well-being in their users. Giving aid to other start-ups and also donating products through the Sirona Foundation, Deep becomes becomes an example, an inspiration for many of us to follow!
Let being persistent and patient be your #SecondAct!
Key learnings from today's session:
• Don't compare your success to that of others
• Give anything a thousand days! Let giving up for a thousand days not even be an option.
• Compartmentalise the pessimism and filter out the negativity from your life!
• Everybody is fighting a similar battle, we might be on different levels but we are all aiming for similar targets!
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"Never mistake your Self-Worth with your Net- Worth!"
Don't let that spark of creativity inside you extinguish! Keep opening new doors and discovering new horizons of yourself! Ever ready to plunge into new fields and experience that thrill of creativity all over again is the guest of this episode: Roshan Abbas. Entrepreneur, creator, storyteller, mentor, coach, he dons many a hats, or like he says many a suits.
Taking us through some exciting and insightful incidents from his life, the storyteller in him leaves us with so many thoughts in just a few anecdotes. Talking about the art of understanding and connecting with a crowd as well as an individual almost instantaneously; leaves us in awe over his mastery of human emotions. It is imperative, he feels to research and be prepared for every interaction, every meeting, and not be over-confident.
"If you don't empty your cup; you can't fill it"- a quote by Bruce Lee which Roshan swears to have lived by. Being open to new information; unlearning the knowledge of yesterday and relearning the teachings of today is the path to being a successful creator he says! What's the worst that could happen he asks? You might fail, right? At least you'd have tried, there is no bigger teacher than failure, he tells us through his own life-lessons.
Let being unstoppable be your #SecondAct!
Highlights from this episode:
- Chase the opportunity that God has given you relentlessly!
- Keep evolving with the times, don't let norms constrict your growth.
- Be ready to learn perpetually and never give up on yourself! The world is full of unlimited potential don't be afraid of chasing it.
- Let that childlike curiosity in you lead you, rather than settling into the monotony of adulthood!
- Don't let your worth be decided by your monetary independence!
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"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all argument and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. This principle is contempt prior to examination." ~ Herbert Spencer
Mindfulness about the world or even about oneself is possible only when we embrace and accept the possibility of change with open arms... Our purpose in life can be more than one, and to discover these evolving purposes we need to keep investigating and re-shaping our own selves. Sharing this ideology is the guest of today's episode: Bill Ellis.
Leaving behind his life as a corporate worker, he has successfully established himself as a certified Go-Giver & Coach, he teaches us to ask the most essential question of all- 'What's the point?' it is upon repeatedly asking ourselves this he says, that we discover our purpose. Talking about his journey as a Go-Giver and helping not only companies but also individuals in living up to their fullest potential, his words open our eyes to a fresh perspective. Very highly he talks about the yet undiscovered potential that the youth embodies as a gift of their open mindedness. An author too, he talks jubilantly about the skill, talent and perseverance demonstrated by women across generations, some of the thoughts which he has beautifully expressed in his book - 'Women Who Work'.
Things to remember from this session:
- Acknowledging reverse mentoring could give us some much needed fresh perspective and insights!
- Don't be afraid of unlearning to re-learn; because while we think we know everything, we might know very little!
- In order to keep growing, keep asking a lot of questions, with each answer you'll evolve a little.
To know your purpose, your core values and being grateful is he feels his and should be all of ours #SecondAct!
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“Great leaders don’t tell you what to do. They show you how it’s done”
It’s not every day that you meet such leaders who “walk the talk”, and it’s an honour to know one of the most #humble #relevant #proactive #inspiring #creative leader, who has such an optimism aura & energy flowing that it is absolutely contagious. We have with us such an inspirational guest on Discover Your SecondAct Podcast | Episode 38 - Shiv Shivakumar (Executive President for the Aditya Birla Group), a session oozing with the pearls of wisdom, where we spoke about earning “Customer Loyalty” to staying relevant in the Digital world, to giving back through teaching, as his #SecondAct !
Staying contemporary Shiv says is the means to adaptability. It is being in touch not only with the present trend but also with the people around us is what makes a good leader. Authoring a book "the right choice"; on the dilemmas people face while making their career choices, and trying to guide them towards their optimal path; further highlights his noble thoughts.
We spoke at length about how not to be engulfed in the Rat Race, while also discussing the ingredients that make an Impactful leader. We hope his words of wisdom motivate and inspire us all to be the best version of ourselves!
Here are some Key Takeaways from this episode:
- No leader is perfect, but you can learn from every leader
- Be authentic- don’t try to be someone you are not!
- Humility- a true asset of a good leader.
- Being consistent to your values and standing by is what makes you who you are!
- There are NO shortcuts to the learning curve! And no substitute to hard work!
- Being self-reflective- the tool for growth!
Let being #authentic #adaptable and #curious be your #SecondAct
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"All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
So many elements shape our personality, each one of us is an embodiment of so many thoughts and emotions, and then how can we have only one true passion? Would it be wrong if we feel that tinge of happiness through several different tasks? Normalizing this hunger to explore; is our guest of this episode: Mannsi Agrawal. From changing countries to changing careers, she's succeeded in discovering her Ikigai by experimenting rigorously.
Moving to Nepal post marriage, Mannsi never stopped looking for that bliss and joy. Her efforts yielded immensely positive outcomes when she discovered her passion for speaking. Today she is a communications coach, corporate trainer and transformational speaker. Understanding the power of the spoken word she helps others in realizing it too. Working with girls and women among a lot of other people she is a motivation for many.
Her inspirational journey, becomes a lot more moving as she shares with us her heart-wrenching struggle with the 2015 earthquake and how it was an undefinable calmness that helped her through it, the generosity of strangers in such times of turmoil further strengthens our faith in humanity. ‘It is all in the mind' she says, do you agree?
Let exploring your various passions be your #SecondAct!
Points to ponder from this episode:
- The importance of staying playful and curious.
- Goals: a means of pushing ourselves rather than restricting us.
- Reverse Psychology and its role in shaping relationships.
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"Take time for you, it's not selfish, it's a strength." ~ something's in life can only be learnt through experiences. The need to prioritize oneself is one such teaching of life; understanding the importance of self love and compassion as a means of attaining mindfulness, our guest for today's episode Gian Power walks us through the ups and downs of his life.
Having gone through a life-shattering event in his early 20s, he shares how fickle life and happiness are. Battling for justice, he realized the power that lies is sharing one's story. Storytelling he says 'doesn't make us less professional, it makes us more human', keeping this in mind he laid the foundation of his organization TLC lions, an organization that shares their own unique stories as a means of encouraging and motivating people.
Establishing a missing people's charity, Gian aspires to prevent anyone from facing the trauma that he went through. His zeal to create a better society is sure to fill anyone with pride and compassion. Let healing oneself for helping others be your #SecondAct
Thinks to ponder over from this episode:
- Normalize crying, it's okay to not be okay!
- Engage in self-care; you can not pour out of an empty cup.
- Don't let bloodline be the judge of character.
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What is the essence of my life? Are my career choices making me happy? Am I stuck or am I moving towards my goals? Questions like these trouble almost all of us at some point in our lives. Be it a leader or an employee the desire to find our true purpose is a spark that burns within us all. Consciously or unconsciously we all work towards our true purpose, it is the understanding and attainment of this both in the personal and professional world, that gives us happiness. Talking about his thoughts on this subject among various other things, is our guest of today's podcast, Greg Orme, an award winning author, keynote speaker, facilitator, executive educator and leadership coach.
Talking about his amazing work, Human Edge he familiarizes us with the concept of the 4 C's- the 4 elements of leadership; consciousness, curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Encouraging everyone to keep asking questions while nurturing their passions and living up to their creative potential, his words truly fill us with dedication and enthusiasm. Touching upon the importance of humor and empathy in a leader, he broadens our perspective and understanding on this often overlooked part of leadership.
Speaking about his journey from working at BBC, being the finding CEO of London Business school- center of creative business to becoming an award winning author, his story underlines the importance of believing in yourself. Let believing in your dreams and passions; believing in yourself be your #SecondAct!
Illuminating pointers from this episode:
- Empathetic Curiosity: asking open-ended questions and really listening to the answers.
- Mindfulness- a means of attaining meta-awareness.
- Aligning your personal and professional purpose as a path to true happiness.
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"Don't live life on slow burn without knowing what it's like to be on fire."
Powerful words by a wise person. These words provide only a mere glimpse into the extremely impactful conversation with out guest of this episode. Leaving behind his life in the corporate sector after over two decades and moving to solopreneurship; he has dedicated his life to enlightening people about the inner workings of the corporate world. Becoming a Career Coach our guest of this episode, Vikram Anand, relies not only on the data he has collected but his own experiences while preparing his students for the hardships they are bound to face!
Whether you are a fresher entering this world of competition for the first time or someone looking to switch over, his words will fill you with the zeal that has for so long been amiss. Taking about the VUCA and how to navigate through it; the importance of being relevant and having transferable skills; the necessity of regularly upskilling oneself to keep up with the ever evolving world of HR, his words provide us with priceless lessons.
Sharing his internal battle, the doubts he faced and the challenges he overcame during his incredible journey fills us with courage and motivation. Not only did he discover his second act but today he helps many more people in discovering theirs. Let discovering for zeal and achieving success be your #SecondAct
Lightning moments from today's session:
➡️Don't be wedded to your business plan- be flexible!
➡️Have a power-packed resume - highlighting your achievements and not your responsibilities!
➡️Enhance your relevance by having transferable skills- the key to making yourself employable!
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"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves". ~ William Shakespeare
The price we pay to live life on our own terms might seem a bit too much, but in the end it's all worth it! Telling the tale of how she battled against all odds to emerge victorious in the race of life, is the guest of this episode Venessa Ruck. Motorcycle rider, racer and adventurer, she's a go-getter who believes in chasing her dreams.
Defeating the monsters that shackled, she overcame the scars of a harrowing past to become who she is today. Speaking about the importance of mindfulness, she narrates her journey through social media anxiety, psychological traumas and physical upheaval; her tale would leave you with a lingering sense of pride and respect.
Offering deep insights into her fight against destiny, as resilience becomes her key to success Venessa becomes an inspiration for us all. Listen to the podcast now and let her words fill you with courage and strength! Let living each day to its fullest be your Second Act!
Life lessons from this episode:
- In those incredibly dark moments, when you can't see the end of the tunnel, keep moving! As a better tomorrow awaits us all.
- It's okay to not be okay, breakdowns are completely normal, in fact they are what make us human.
- Asking for help is the bravest thing one can do! Nothing takes more courage than addressing your inner turmoil and sharing it with others.
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"We are all made for beautiful things... nobody is designed for something that's not amazing; you can't have amazing without having something dark." These beautiful words spoken by our esteemed guest for this episode, Mr. Jason Fry, provides a glimpse into his caring and loving personality.
Husband, father, coach and author, many a feathers adorn his cap, each he carries with utmost pride and respect. Addressed as Coach Fry, he understood the importance of team-work at a very young age. Working as a performance coach, he aims to not only train the body but also the mind. Working with a plethora of people in the past 12 years, he talks highly about his #SecondAct.
Aha moments from today's podcast:
- Motivation and inspiration are the two mantras of true success!
- There resides a leader within us all; hidden somewhere behind all the diverse roles and and responsibilities of everyday life. It's time to reconnect with that leader in us!
- Don't let failure be the source of discouragement, make it a part of your success. Let every downfall be a life-lesson!
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From wanting to create an impact, at the tender age of 7 our guest for today Ayse Basak Cinar Lowe, has come a long way. Winning various honours, she has raised in ranks and is today an internationally accredited leadership development and wellness coach.
Giving up the promising career of dentistry, Cinar Lowe dedicated her life to the upliftment and motivation of many. Exploring the importance of mental health and it's role in shaping a leader, she talks about her sessions with male prisoners while also stressing on the importance of increased women involvement in leadership roles as their diverse experiences would make them valuable candidates. Her journey, psychological as well as physical becomes a source of motivation for us all.
Touching on various aspects of life, this podcast is endowed with life-lessons for all. We hope that you find the encouragement to discover your #SecondAct, just like our esteemed guest.
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Mannan Dattah (Founder, Knockout Fight Club) on Facing your Fears, Courage and his Second Act
In our latest conversation with Mannan Dattah, we spoke about his journey of how he bounced back from his mental health, faced his fears, and created courage to empower more people. Mannan speaks about his Second Act to help people face their fears and show them the path to lead a better life.
Mental health is still taboo in a lot of places and has a lot of myths attached to it. Mannan spoke about the science behind it and shared his opinion on mental health issues. He is the founder of Knockout Fight Club, a martial arts gym with branches in Delhi NCR. Their methodology is not only to focus on the physical aspect of self-defence but also the mental aspect. The importance of mental health is very evident in this conversation.
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Bob Burg (Speaker & Best-Selling Author, The Go-Giver Series) on Art of Giving, Life Mantras & his Second Act
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Nitin Saluja (Founder, Chaayos) on Entrepreneurship, Starting Chaayos & his Second Act
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Suzy Patz (Founder & CEO - Love Out Loud App) on Loving Out Loud & her Second Act
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Sagar Satyal (Co-Founder, My Emotions Matter) on emotional intelligence & his Second Act
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Imtiaz Ali (Writer, Director & Producer) on his College Days, Looking Inward & his Second Act
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Dr. Simarpreet Virk Sandhu (Oral Cancer Crusader & Treasurer FLO - Amritsar Chapter) on Resilience, Spirituality and her Second Act
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Raga Olga D'silva (Author, Entrepreneur & LGBT Advocate) on being an openly Gay Person, changing the Narrative & her Second Act
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Geetu Hinduja (Singer & Songwriter) on Overcoming Fears, her Passion to Sing & her Second Act
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Shaili Chopra (Founder, SheThePeople TV) on starting SheThePeople TV, being a Feminist & her Second Act
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Podcast with Rituparna Borah (she/her) and Ritambhara Mehta (she/her/hers) (Co-Founders, Nazariya: A Queer Feminist Resource Group) on being Queer Feminists, challenges of LGBTQ community & their Second Act
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Podcast with Vivek Atray (Ex IAS Officer, Author, Advisor & Motivational Speaker) on Motivating Youth, his Love for Writing & his Second Act
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Podcast with Mohit Gupta (Founder & Chief Curator - City Book Leaders) on Sustainable Living, his Love for Books & his Second Act
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Podcast with Deepti Dang (Lead, HP WW Studio) on being a Life-Long Learner, Human-Centred Leader, and her Second Act
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Podcast with Nithya Shanti (Public Figure, Facilitator & Ex-Monk) on Being a Monk, Spirituality & His Second Act
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Podcast with Devina Kaur (Founder at Sexy Brilliant - Global revolution) on Being too fat, too loud, too ambitious & Her Second Act
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Podcast with Praneet Singh (Founder at Querencia, Founder CEO at Edquest) on his Quest for Knowledge, Conscious Living & His SecondAct
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Podcast with Manvendra Singh Gohil (Hereditary Prince of Rajpipla) on LGBTQ, Coming out of the Closet & His Second Act
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Podcast with Vineet KKN 'Panchhi' (Founder, Word of Mouth Media) on His Magical Voice, Poetry & His Second Act
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Podcast with Natalie McCann (Executive Sleep Coach, Seedling Health) on Wellness, Sound Sleep & Her Second Act
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Podcast with Vishwas Parchure (Director, Experiential Leadership Institute) on Experiential Learning & His Second Act
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Podcast with Ankita Singh (Senior Vice President & Global Head: HR, Admin, IT, Travel at CIGNEX Datamatics | CHRO) on HR, Writing, Photography & Her Second Act
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Podcast with Parineeta Sethi (Publisher & Chief Editor, GlobalSpa Magazine) on Wellness, Better Lifestyle & Her Second Act
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Podcast with Harjinder Kaur (Former FICCI-FLO President & MD and CEO Comvision, India Pvt Ltd.) on Being Former FICCI-FLO President, Womenpreneurship & Her Second Act
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Podcast with Aashish Chopra (VP-Content Marketing, Ixigo) on Being an Author, Content Marketer & His Second Act
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Podcast with Shilpa Ajwani (CEO, Unomantra) on Her Purpose, Her Second Act & Womenpreneurship
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Podcast with Aadesh Goyal (Global CHRO, Tata Communications) on Leadership, Spirituality & His Second Act
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Podcast with Gautam Dutta (CEO, PVR Cinemas) on Movies, Life & His Second Act
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Podcast with Amit Kilam (Drummer, Indian Ocean) on Music, Life & His Second Act
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Podcast with Sarika Panchhi (CEO, Word of Mouth Media) on Love, Life & her SecondAct.
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