Keep It Spicy: Recent Episodes
Shubha Kaushik
Love? Life? Travel? Career? I'll be exploring all those topics (and more) by interviewing young professionals about how they navigate change and find meaning in what they do ✨Join me for something fun, cute, entertaining and, of course, spicy!
Join me and special guest Niharika Gupta, to discuss her side hustle Haem's Table and her love for food & hosting. On this episode we will be talking about:
- Cooking & Baking Trivia
- The pros and cons of starting over
- Where her passion for cooking stems from
- Rules of thumb when pursuing your passion
- The Weekly Menu and Newsletter she drops
If you want to stay in the loop, follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already... take this as a sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Today we are jumping back into the Passion Bytes archives, to bring you one of my all-time favourite episodes - with Positive Psychologist Boriana Zaneva. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do, and I will be back with a fresh episode next time. In the meantime, please enjoy our conversation with Boriana.
In this episode, we will be talking about:
- What positive psychology is
- Practicing gratitude & mindfulness
- The benefits of a Loving Kindness Meditation
- What it means to connect
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that notes, if you haven't already... take this as a sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Join me and special guest Aaron Mallett, to discuss all things gift cards, lululemon and travel. On this episode we will be talking about:
- What it’s like being on the Gift Card Redemption Specialist
- Why it’s important to cultivate passion in what you do
- How to juggle working multiple time zones
- The life skills you develop from travel
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as a sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Join me and special guest Robert Currie, to discuss curling and why it’s such a fun & appealing sport. On this episode we will be talking about:
- how to newbies can get into curling
- the nuances of the sport, aside from the game itself
- trivia on the history of curling
- tips on searching for a passion
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as a sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Join me on today’s episode as I explain what affirmations are and how I use them in my daily life. In this episodes I will be talking about:
- the difference between positive and negative affirmations
- my go-to affirmation recommendation
- examples of affirmations working in my life
- how to make affirmations work
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Join me and SPINCO Instructor Justine Pendergast, to discuss one of my all-time favourite workouts – a spin class 🚲 On this episode we will be talking about:
- technicalities of a spin class and what makes it so fun
- the importance of rest during rehabilitation
- debunking spin class myths
- tips on how to find a passion you’d want to monetize
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family.
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
Join me and special guests Samanta and Sarah from Grid Clique, for an energy-revving conversation! In this episode, we will be talking about:
- The inclusivity (or exclusivity) within Motorsports and gatekeeping, which intimidates folks to join these conversation spaces
- The thrills of the sport that happen off the tracks 🏎
- Recognizing the sponsors that are doing their part
- Staying true to your mandate in moments of change & growth
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
On this episode I will be talking about:
- my podcast-ing journey, with it's ebbs and flows
- symptoms of burnout and what to do when I lacked inspiration
- the importance of giving yourself breaks
- how & why I decided on a rebrand
If you want to stay in the loop follow me on instagram at @passionbytespodcast and on twitter @passionbytespod for more related content and some pick-me-ups in the middle of your week. Like, comment, and share the podcast with friends and family!
On that note, if you haven't already… take this as sign to get out there and start practicing your passion!
"What is something about working in the energy sector that you would like to debunk?"Join Shubha & special guest Shaunak Pathane on Episode 44 #UpAndAtom! to find out. On this episode we will be talking about:
📌 working as a materials engineer in the energy sector
📌 how to develop and build leadership skills
📌 the importance of having interests and hobbies outside of work
📌 mantras on figuring out how to pursue things that add value to your life
"What is a super common mistake you find friends/family tend to make with their garden?" Join Shubha & special guest Marie Tucker on Episode 43 #ADayInTheLeaf On this episode we will be talking about: 📌 gardening and horticulture 📌 the key to prospecting new clients 📌 the importance of building relationships in business 📌 stepping out of your comfort zone
"Do you feel that sports are an important part of education? What did it teach you?" Join Shubha and special guest Julian Rosas on Episode 42 #FourWheelsAreBetterThanNone
On this episode we will be talking about:
📌 inline speed skating
📌 how to cope with an identity crisis
📌 the importance of cultivating discipline at an early age
📌 pressure to perform, when enrolled in competitive sports
"Can you explain what Intermittent Fasting is? Doesn’t this sound like a fancy way of saying you are starving yourself?" Join Shubha and special guest Health Coach Liv on Episode 41 #FoodForThought
On this episode we will be talking about:
📌 metabolism, hormonal health and insulin resistance
📌 how to burn fat & gain energy without succumbing to hunger and cravings
📌 how & why you ought to try out intermittent fasting, the RIGHT way
📌 the difference between a health coach and a personal trainer
This is a podcast I created where people can share their stories on how they navigate change and find meaning in what they do. I hit that 'record' button, pieced it all together and VOILA - Keep It Spicy was born. Because after all, variety is the spice to life!
"Media Planners are sometimes also tasked with media buying. Do you have experience with media buys?" Join Shubha and special guest Georgia Pearson to learn more about the world of advertising and media planning on Episode 40 #SocialMediaDistancing
"'Sometimes It’s just not feasible to rise to every challenge, or address every microaggression.' What are your thoughts on that? Do you do your best to try to whenever and where you can? Or like the quote suggests, pick your battles because if you rise to every challenge, you’ll miss out on living & enjoying your life?" Join Shubha and special guest Alexy Fikre to hear the discussion they have on so many implicit, unconscious prejudices that manifest in the form of microagressions on Episode 39 #LetsTalkAboutMicroagression
"Do you practice Reiki on yourself every day?" Join and Shubha and special guest Charlotte Trattner to find out more about Reiki and Alternative Medicine in Episode 38 #WhatIsReiki?
"What is something about Nursing or working/studying in Nursing that you would like to debunk? A misconception about it, perhaps?" Join Shubha and special guest Amanda Chan to find out in Episode 37 #HeroesInTheSameVein
"How creative do I need to be to succeed in engineering?" Join Shubha and special guest Vijay Siva to find out, as he discusses life in Tech and the importance of working smart versus working hard, in Episode 36 #TechKnuckleSupport
"In your own words, can you explain what an Indian arranged marriage is and why we do it?" Join Shubha and special guest Manchu, to hear more about the topic of arranged marriages, the benefits, but why it also has a bad rep in some occasions - on Episode 35 #IndianArrangedMarriages
"Why do you think women are hesitant to get into the industry, aside from it being male dominated?" Join Shubha and special guest Emily Pyke to find out Emily's thoughts as she discusses her experience being a woman in the Automotive industry, on Episode 34 #AnOverallsQueen
"Did you ever feel like quitting because of the fear of contracting the virus?" Join Shubha and special guest Amparo Wu to find out, in Episode 33 #COVID-19,BeforeItHadAName
"How do you combat budget burnout?" Join Shubha and Budget Bitch Podcast creator Farrah Turcotte to find out, in Episode 32 #TeachMeHowToMoney
"How do you create a vision for your business, that everyone on your team can latch onto?" Join Shubha and Marketing Director Zoë Chung to find out more in Episode 31 #AStrongCTA
"What are the little stories behind the move to Madagascar, to France, and the most recent move you made to Spain?" Join Shubha and special guest Maya Guerrero and find out more in Episode 30 #Departures&Arrivals
Our second #BookOfTheMonth Series podcast episode, where I will be reviewing ‘Good Vibes, Good Life’ by Vex King!
"What inspired you to start a podcast?" Join Shubha and podcast creator Mackenzie Horner to find out in Episode 28 #HowToStartAPodcast
"People think starting your own business is difficult and often ends in failure. Why do you think people believe that?" Join Shubha and special guest Desma Atoe to find out in Episode 27 #TheLuckO'TheEyelash
"What is your favourite aspect of being a salesperson?" Join Shubha and special guest Liz Avrutov to find out in Episode 26 #WeedOutTheStress
"What is the one common myth about having a public platform, like your Instagram page, or working in Social Media that you want to debunk?" Join Shubha and travel influencer Tatiana Forero to find out in Episode 25 #GetReady(Jet)SetGo!
Our first #BookOfTheMonth Series podcast episode, where I will be reviewing ‘Rise’ by Patty Azzarello!
"2 things to keep in mind for amateur bakers?" Join Shubha and special guest Geordana Richardson to find out in Episode 23 #BeAWhiskTaker!
"What is the one common myth about your profession or field in Theatre that you want to debunk?" Join Shubha and special guest Luc Gaylie to find out in Episode 22 #TheWorldIsYourStage
"Did you face a culture shock when you moved to Korea?" Join Shubha & special guest Sherene Mitchell to find out in Episode 21 #ATicketToKorea
"How does a young woman build up the confidence to tell herself - and show others - that she is being persistent & ambitious versus annoying?" Join Shubha, Veda & special guest Amanda Armstrong to find out how to support women, in Episode 20 #LetsTalkCareer
"Which type of camping would you like to try next?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out their choices, in Episode 19 #MayTheForestBeWithYou
“Do you focus on skincare? And if you do, how important is it to you?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out their answers, in Episode 18 #ButFirstSkincare!
"Have you heard of The Secret?" Join Shubha & Veda to find out if they have, in Episode 17 #TheSecret
“Who’s your favourite character in the Twilight Saga?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out theirs, in Episode 16 #AMidsummerBitesDream
“What would you tell your teenage self about romance?” Join Shubha and Veda to find out about their thoughts, in Episode 15 #KeepingUpWithTheSpiceTeenEdition
“Have you ever tried mediation?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out what their meditation routine is like, in Episode 14 #DoYouEvenZen?!
“Which type of yoga do you want to try? ” Join Shubha & Veda to find out which types of yoga they want to try in Episode 13 #YogaTurnsMeOm
“What app do you use the most on your phone?” Join Shubha, Veda & special guest Amber Nguyen to find out what has them glued to their phones the most in Episode 12 #Tik-Tok,Tik-Tok
“How does Fast Fashion affect our wallets?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out if they think it does, in Episode 11 #FastFashion
“Have you ever compared yourself to a friend or coworker that has more money than you?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out their thoughts, in Episode 10 #SavingMoney101
“Do you follow any diets?" Join Shubha & Veda to hear about their views on different diets on Ep 09 #DietCults
“What are some cultural norms you follow?" Join Shubha, Veda & special guest Anusha Yedla to explore Indian cultural norms on Ep 08 #IndianCulture
“Do you ever relate Disney Princesses to certain ideals?” Join Shubha & Veda to find out their thoughts, on Episode 07 #DisneyScoop
“Have you ever faced racism?" Join Shubha, Veda and their guests: Alexy, Isabelle, Lyndsay, David & James to find out about the daily racism that black people endure on Episode 06 #BlackLivesMatter
“Who do you think should pay for the first date?" Join Shubha, Veda and special guest Edmond Clark to find out their thoughts on modern romance, in Episode 05 #ModernRomancePartTwo
“What is your Love Language?" Join Shubha, Veda and special guest Edmond Clark to find out the 5 different ways people express and receive love, on Episode 04 #ModernRomance
“We asked everybody to tell us something that they do to give them a peace of mind.” With special guest Boriana Zaneva, find out what everyone sent in to Veda and Shubha on Episode 03 #YouAintAlone!
"Have you ever gone commando?" Tune in to find out about the times Shubha and Veda did on Episode 02 #NeverHaveIEver
“What’s 1 thing about yourself people might be surprised to learn?” Find out what that is for Veda and Shubha on Episode 01 #QuarantineTimes