Taking Chances https://anchor.fm/takingchances en 2024 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Life’s greatest lessons come when we shift our focus out of our comfort zone. We grow tremendously when we take the road less travelled, creating our own trail, and freeing ourselves from the “what ifs”! Our podcast is a candid conversation with creators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, sport heroes and celluloid icons who have dared to take chances, followed their dreams, risked it all, believed in themselves, made mistakes, started over and found success and happiness . This podcast is our chance to listen, speak, grow and have fun with our guests. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0ff27286-7a44-11ef-a97b-07609ac0b168/image/afef0f76ade0f8313cff106e48d38c44.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Taking Chances https://anchor.fm/takingchances no episodic Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Life’s greatest lessons come when we shift our focus out of our comfort zone. We grow tremendously when we take the road less travelled, creating our own trail, and freeing ourselves from the “what ifs”! Our podcast is a candid conversation with creators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, sport heroes and celluloid icons who have dared to take chances, followed their dreams, risked it all, believed in themselves, made mistakes, started over and found success and happiness . This podcast is our chance to listen, speak, grow and have fun with our guests. Life’s greatest lessons come when we shift our focus out of our comfort zone. We grow tremendously when we take the road less travelled, creating our own trail, and freeing ourselves from the “what ifs”! Our podcast is a candid conversation with creators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, sport heroes and celluloid icons who have dared to take chances, followed their dreams, risked it all, believed in themselves, made mistakes, started over and found success and happiness . This podcast is our chance to listen, speak, grow and have fun with our guests.

]]> Bingepods studio@ideabrews.com Quick Take with Dolly Jain What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:11:35 -0000 bonus Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

]]> 210 no EP 42: Six Yards of Magic with Dolly Jain Meet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur! From draping sarees for iconic stars like Sridevi, Deepika Padukone, and Gigi Hadid, to influencing millions through her viral tutorials, Dolly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dolly discovered her passion for saree draping after her marriage, and since then, she has redefined the art. In 2019, she made headlines by earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records for draping a saree in an astonishing 18.5 seconds—an achievement that showcases her incredible skill and creativity. In this episode, we’ll dive into Dolly’s roller-coaster journey, exploring the hard work and belief that propelled her to success. With millions of followers on Instagram, she’s dedicated to educating young women about the beauty and sustainability of sarees and encouraging a revival of this timeless tradition. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:21:58 -0000 EP 42: Six Yards of Magic with Dolly Jain full 3 42 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Meet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur! Meet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur! From draping sarees for iconic stars like Sridevi, Deepika Padukone, and Gigi Hadid, to influencing millions through her viral tutorials, Dolly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dolly discovered her passion for saree draping after her marriage, and since then, she has redefined the art. In 2019, she made headlines by earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records for draping a saree in an astonishing 18.5 seconds—an achievement that showcases her incredible skill and creativity. In this episode, we’ll dive into Dolly’s roller-coaster journey, exploring the hard work and belief that propelled her to success. With millions of followers on Instagram, she’s dedicated to educating young women about the beauty and sustainability of sarees and encouraging a revival of this timeless tradition. Meet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur!

From draping sarees for iconic stars like Sridevi, Deepika Padukone, and Gigi Hadid, to influencing millions through her viral tutorials, Dolly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Dolly discovered her passion for saree draping after her marriage, and since then, she has redefined the art. In 2019, she made headlines by earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records for draping a saree in an astonishing 18.5 seconds—an achievement that showcases her incredible skill and creativity.

In this episode, we’ll dive into Dolly’s roller-coaster journey, exploring the hard work and belief that propelled her to success. With millions of followers on Instagram, she’s dedicated to educating young women about the beauty and sustainability of sarees and encouraging a revival of this timeless tradition.

]]> 3113 no Quick Take with Ashish Mishra https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/quick-take-with-ashish-mishra What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:38:23 -0000 Quick Take with Ashish Mishra bonus 3 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

]]> 277 no EP 41: What’s Stopping You? with Ashish Mishra https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-41-what-s-stopping-you-with-ashish-mishra Ashish Mishra is a distinguished computer science engineer, MICA alumni, and the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, an innovative and digitally savvy insurtech brand based in India. Ashish brings with him two decades of rich experience in brand-building and marketing, having previously served as a Regional Marketing Manager at HSBC in Dubai. His career is marked by a strong track record in driving growth and leading high-performing teams. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of advertising and marketing. Ashish shares his insights on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer, the challenges and opportunities in today's digital landscape, and the strategies that drive successful brand-building. Whether you're a marketing professional, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the field, this conversation promises to be a masterclass in understanding the intricacies of modern marketing. Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:02:23 -0000 EP 41: What’s Stopping You? with Ashish Mishra full 3 41 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Ashish Mishra is a distinguished computer science engineer, MICA alumni, and the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, an innovative and digitally savvy insurtech brand based in India. Ashish brings with him two decades of rich experience in brand-building and marketing, having previously served as a Regional Marketing Manager at HSBC in Dubai. His career is marked by a strong track record in driving growth and leading high-performing teams. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of advertising and marketing. Ashish shares his insights on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer, the challenges and opportunities in today's digital landscape, and the strategies that drive successful brand-building. Whether you're a marketing professional, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the field, this conversation promises to be a masterclass in understanding the intricacies of modern marketing. Ashish Mishra is a distinguished computer science engineer, MICA alumni, and the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, an innovative and digitally savvy insurtech brand based in India.

Ashish brings with him two decades of rich experience in brand-building and marketing, having previously served as a Regional Marketing Manager at HSBC in Dubai. His career is marked by a strong track record in driving growth and leading high-performing teams.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of advertising and marketing. Ashish shares his insights on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer, the challenges and opportunities in today's digital landscape, and the strategies that drive successful brand-building.

Whether you're a marketing professional, an entrepreneur, or just curious about the field, this conversation promises to be a masterclass in understanding the intricacies of modern marketing.

]]> 3301 no Quick Take with Tejal Bajla https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/quick-take-with-tejal-bajla What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.  Sun, 07 Jul 2024 15:13:15 -0000 Quick Take with Tejal Bajla bonus 3 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.  What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. 

]]> 168 no EP 40: Suno Sabki, Karo Apni with Tejal Bajla https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-40-suno-sabki-karo-apni-with-tejal-bajla Tejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families. Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has successfully built brands that stand out in today’s competitive market. Her commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a prominent figure in the Mother & Baby sector. This episode is truly a master class on building brands with many how to and what to insights. Do listen up as she shares the unique needs for women in the industry, and how we need to be more open about our experiences and share with other women who are coming down the pipeline. This is Taking Chances. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:49:41 -0000 EP 40: Suno Sabki, Karo Apni with Tejal Bajla full 3 40 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Tejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families. Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has successfully built brands that stand out in today’s competitive market. Her commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a prominent figure in the Mother & Baby sector. This episode is truly a master class on building brands with many how to and what to insights. Do listen up as she shares the unique needs for women in the industry, and how we need to be more open about our experiences and share with other women who are coming down the pipeline. This is Taking Chances. Tejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families.

Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has successfully built brands that stand out in today’s competitive market. Her commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a prominent figure in the Mother & Baby sector.

This episode is truly a master class on building brands with many how to and what to insights. Do listen up as she shares the unique needs for women in the industry, and how we need to be more open about our experiences and share with other women who are coming down the pipeline.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2907 no Quick Take with Shreyaan Daga https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/quick-take-with-shreyaan-daga What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:43:40 -0000 Quick Take with Shreyaan Daga bonus 3 39 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

]]> 171 no EP 39: Bum Bum Bole with Shreyaan Daga https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-39-bum-bum-bole-with-shreyaan-daga Shreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV. In this episode, he shares his Buddha moment, his Shark Tank experience and serves as an inspiration that age is no barrier to driving meaningful change. This is Taking Chances. Tue, 21 May 2024 02:51:34 -0000 EP 39: Bum Bum Bole with Shreyaan Daga full 3 39 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Shreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV. In this episode, he shares his Buddha moment, his Shark Tank experience and serves as an inspiration that age is no barrier to driving meaningful change. This is Taking Chances. Shreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV.

In this episode, he shares his Buddha moment, his Shark Tank experience and serves as an inspiration that age is no barrier to driving meaningful change.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 1828 no Quick Take with Raj K Gopalakrishnan https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/quick-take-with-raj-k-gopalakrishnan What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:32:25 -0000 Quick Take with Raj K Gopalakrishnan bonus 3 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

]]> 209 no EP 38: No Shortcuts with Raj K Gopalakrishnan https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-38-no-shortcuts There are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app.  Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt.  Adept at building businesses from the ground up he has founded and transformed six start-ups into successful corporate brands. An avid biker and traveling enthusiast, his passion for travel and culture became a huge part of his professional journey with KOGO.  In this episode he talks about his life’s pursuits, motivations, leadership mantras and of course KOGO.  This is Taking Chances. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 02:39:20 -0000 EP 38: No Shortcuts with Raj K Gopalakrishnan full 3 38 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi There are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app.  Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt.  Adept at building businesses from the ground up he has founded and transformed six start-ups into successful corporate brands. An avid biker and traveling enthusiast, his passion for travel and culture became a huge part of his professional journey with KOGO.  In this episode he talks about his life’s pursuits, motivations, leadership mantras and of course KOGO.  This is Taking Chances. There are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app. 

Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt. 

Adept at building businesses from the ground up he has founded and transformed six start-ups into successful corporate brands.

An avid biker and traveling enthusiast, his passion for travel and culture became a huge part of his professional journey with KOGO. 

In this episode he talks about his life’s pursuits, motivations, leadership mantras and of course KOGO. 

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2949 no Quick Take with Nikhil Taneja https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/quick-take-with-nikhil-taneja What better way to get to know our guest here on The Taking Chances podcast than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.   Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:33:37 -0000 Quick Take with Nikhil Taneja full 3 37 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi What better way to get to know our guest here on The Taking Chances podcast than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.   What better way to get to know our guest here on The Taking Chances podcast than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.

 

]]> 209 no EP 37: What A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-37-what-a-man-yaar-with-nikhil-taneja Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, a multi-award-winning writer, producer, storyteller, entrepreneur, teacher and youth mental health advocate. He’s the co-founder and Chief of Yuvaa, India’s first Gen Z-driven youth media, research and impact organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the girls’ education focused international non-profit, Girl Rising. Nikhil is currently the creator and host of Be A Man, Yaar! - the viral chat series on positive masculinity. In this episode, he tells us to listen to young India, shares all that is important and interesting to him and why he believes Shahrukh Khan is a champion of positive masculinity.  This is Taking Chances. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 02:51:17 -0000 EP 37: What A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja full 3 37 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, a multi-award-winning writer, producer, storyteller, entrepreneur, teacher and youth mental health advocate. He’s the co-founder and Chief of Yuvaa, India’s first Gen Z-driven youth media, research and impact organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the girls’ education focused international non-profit, Girl Rising. Nikhil is currently the creator and host of Be A Man, Yaar! - the viral chat series on positive masculinity. In this episode, he tells us to listen to young India, shares all that is important and interesting to him and why he believes Shahrukh Khan is a champion of positive masculinity.  This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, a multi-award-winning writer, producer, storyteller, entrepreneur, teacher and youth mental health advocate. He’s the co-founder and Chief of Yuvaa, India’s first Gen Z-driven youth media, research and impact organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the girls’ education focused international non-profit, Girl Rising. Nikhil is currently the creator and host of Be A Man, Yaar! - the viral chat series on positive masculinity.

In this episode, he tells us to listen to young India, shares all that is important and interesting to him and why he believes Shahrukh Khan is a champion of positive masculinity. 

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 3457 no EP 36: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Kanika Saxena https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-36-zindagi-na-milegi-dobara-with-kanika-saxena Our guest on this podcast is Kanika Saxena, only the 2nd master scuba diving  trainer  in India. And that is just one of the many pies in which she has her fingers. A VP at a telecom major, a chef, a teacher, media honcho and an entrepreneur; she also graces the list of the most influential professionals of India.  With her vast and varied experience she has lot to say about what makes the consumer tick and how hard work always pays off. In this podcast she talks to us about her life lessons and how if you try hard enough you will always find a way. But don’t forget to have fun while you are at it, she says. This is Taking Chances. Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:57 -0000 EP 36: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Kanika Saxena full 2 36 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest on this podcast is Kanika Saxena, only the 2nd master scuba diving  trainer  in India. And that is just one of the many pies in which she has her fingers. A VP at a telecom major, a chef, a teacher, media honcho and an entrepreneur; she also graces the list of the most influential professionals of India.  With her vast and varied experience she has lot to say about what makes the consumer tick and how hard work always pays off. In this podcast she talks to us about her life lessons and how if you try hard enough you will always find a way. But don’t forget to have fun while you are at it, she says. This is Taking Chances. Our guest on this podcast is Kanika Saxena, only the 2nd master scuba diving  trainer  in India. And that is just one of the many pies in which she has her fingers. A VP at a telecom major, a chef, a teacher, media honcho and an entrepreneur; she also graces the list of the most influential professionals of India. 

With her vast and varied experience she has lot to say about what makes the consumer tick and how hard work always pays off.

In this podcast she talks to us about her life lessons and how if you try hard enough you will always find a way. But don’t forget to have fun while you are at it, she says.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2851 no EP 35: The Grazing Table with Anupreet Dhody https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-35-the-grazing-table-with-anupreet-dhody We have with us Anupreet Dhody, co founder of I’m wholesome a food service startup that aims to provide healthy, sustainable and gourmet food services to guests She has 15 years of experience in finance, management, and entrepreneurship, plus a certification in permaculture design, which enables her to apply ecological principles and practices to food production and distribution. She has been recognized as one of the 99 Women Achievers of India for 2023 In this episode she talks about her passion for ingredients, customer service and the importance of innovation in food. We discovered what grazing tables are and how cool they have become in the last few years.  This is Taking chances.  Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:41:28 -0000 EP 35: The Grazing Table with Anupreet Dhody full 2 35 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi We have with us Anupreet Dhody, co founder of I’m wholesome a food service startup that aims to provide healthy, sustainable and gourmet food services to guests She has 15 years of experience in finance, management, and entrepreneurship, plus a certification in permaculture design, which enables her to apply ecological principles and practices to food production and distribution. She has been recognized as one of the 99 Women Achievers of India for 2023 In this episode she talks about her passion for ingredients, customer service and the importance of innovation in food. We discovered what grazing tables are and how cool they have become in the last few years.  This is Taking chances.  We have with us Anupreet Dhody, co founder of I’m wholesome a food service startup that aims to provide healthy, sustainable and gourmet food services to guests

She has 15 years of experience in finance, management, and entrepreneurship, plus a certification in permaculture design, which enables her to apply ecological principles and practices to food production and distribution.

She has been recognized as one of the 99 Women Achievers of India for 2023

In this episode she talks about her passion for ingredients, customer service and the importance of innovation in food.

We discovered what grazing tables are and how cool they have become in the last few years. 

This is Taking chances. 

]]> 2401 no EP 34: Dreamer – Disruptor Tarun Katial https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-34-dreamer-disruptor-tarun-katial Our guest today is Tarun Katial Founder & CEO, coto (come together), a Web3 based social crypto community platform for women. A Kellogg’s alumnus and a TEDX speaker, Tarun excels at blending technology and consumer insights in building digital products. With an experience of over two decades, Tarun began his career with advertising. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications at Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, to a leadership position in the cluttered OTT market in India. He has been recognized as a Dreamer-Disruptor by Bloomberg-Quint, voted as NewsCorp Achiever for Asia and included among the best in the ‘India Today 30 on 30’ list. He was also part of the team that won the first Media Gold at Cannes. A digital thinker, Tarun is also a Vipassana practitioner and is single-mindedly focused on creating a decentralised web space designed for women that grants equal status to all. In this episode, he shares his content philosophy, importance of purpose and the need for self-talk. This is Taking Chances. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:31:39 -0000 EP 34: Dreamer – Disruptor Tarun Katial full 2 34 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Tarun Katial Founder & CEO, coto (come together), a Web3 based social crypto community platform for women. A Kellogg’s alumnus and a TEDX speaker, Tarun excels at blending technology and consumer insights in building digital products. With an experience of over two decades, Tarun began his career with advertising. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications at Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, to a leadership position in the cluttered OTT market in India. He has been recognized as a Dreamer-Disruptor by Bloomberg-Quint, voted as NewsCorp Achiever for Asia and included among the best in the ‘India Today 30 on 30’ list. He was also part of the team that won the first Media Gold at Cannes. A digital thinker, Tarun is also a Vipassana practitioner and is single-mindedly focused on creating a decentralised web space designed for women that grants equal status to all. In this episode, he shares his content philosophy, importance of purpose and the need for self-talk. This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is Tarun Katial Founder & CEO, coto (come together), a Web3 based social crypto community platform for women.

A Kellogg’s alumnus and a TEDX speaker, Tarun excels at blending technology and consumer insights in building digital products.

With an experience of over two decades, Tarun began his career with advertising. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications at Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, to a leadership position in the cluttered OTT market in India.

He has been recognized as a Dreamer-Disruptor by Bloomberg-Quint, voted as NewsCorp Achiever for Asia and included among the best in the ‘India Today 30 on 30’ list. He was also part of the team that won the first Media Gold at Cannes.

A digital thinker, Tarun is also a Vipassana practitioner and is single-mindedly focused on creating a decentralised web space designed for women that grants equal status to all.

In this episode, he shares his content philosophy, importance of purpose and the need for self-talk.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2621 EP 33: “ It’s all about confidence, baby” with Aditi Mittal https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-33-it-s-all-about-confidence-baby-with-aditi-mi Our guest in this episode is one of the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India, the witty and incredibly funny Aditi Mittal.  She is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster with many shows and accolades to her credit in India and abroad. Her stand up specials ‘Things they wouldn’t let me say’ and ‘Girl Meet’s Mic’ are on Netflix. She actively tours across many countries giving live performances and stand-up comedy workshops. In this podcast she speaks to us about her trials, challenges, passions and goals, in her now familiar humorous and candid style. With her mother as her muse and her wit on her sleeve, she takes life in her stride and is laughing her way through it. Just stop thinking, she says, go out there and do exactly what you want. This is Taking Chances. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:37:15 -0000 EP 33: “ It’s all about confidence, baby” with Aditi Mittal full 2 33 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest in this episode is one of the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India, the witty and incredibly funny Aditi Mittal.  She is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster with many shows and accolades to her credit in India and abroad. Her stand up specials ‘Things they wouldn’t let me say’ and ‘Girl Meet’s Mic’ are on Netflix. She actively tours across many countries giving live performances and stand-up comedy workshops. In this podcast she speaks to us about her trials, challenges, passions and goals, in her now familiar humorous and candid style. With her mother as her muse and her wit on her sleeve, she takes life in her stride and is laughing her way through it. Just stop thinking, she says, go out there and do exactly what you want. This is Taking Chances. Our guest in this episode is one of the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India, the witty and incredibly funny Aditi Mittal. 

She is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster with many shows and accolades to her credit in India and abroad. Her stand up specials ‘Things they wouldn’t let me say’ and ‘Girl Meet’s Mic’ are on Netflix. She actively tours across many countries giving live performances and stand-up comedy workshops.

In this podcast she speaks to us about her trials, challenges, passions and goals, in her now familiar humorous and candid style.

With her mother as her muse and her wit on her sleeve, she takes life in her stride and is laughing her way through it.

Just stop thinking, she says, go out there and do exactly what you want.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2338 EP 32: “I don’t play golf” with Sam Balsara https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-32-i-don-t-play-golf-with-sam-balsara Sam Balsara, has near 50 years’ experience in marketing and advertising, of which the last 34 years have been entrepreneurial. Sam has served as President or Chairman of almost every Industry body in the country. The Economic Times Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner ranks Sam as "India's Most Influential Media Person" for 11 years. Sam is also the recipient of the Advertising Agencies Association of India's Lifetime Achievement Award, Ad Club of Kolkata's Hall of Fame Award and has entered the International Advertising Association’s (IAA) Hall of Fame. Over the past 34 years, Madison has grown to become India's largest Indian owned communications company. In this episode, Sam talks about his journey, the chances he takes and the importance of integrity. This is Taking Chances. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:07:38 -0000 EP 32: “I don’t play golf” with Sam Balsara full 2 32 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Sam Balsara, has near 50 years’ experience in marketing and advertising, of which the last 34 years have been entrepreneurial. Sam has served as President or Chairman of almost every Industry body in the country. The Economic Times Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner ranks Sam as "India's Most Influential Media Person" for 11 years. Sam is also the recipient of the Advertising Agencies Association of India's Lifetime Achievement Award, Ad Club of Kolkata's Hall of Fame Award and has entered the International Advertising Association’s (IAA) Hall of Fame. Over the past 34 years, Madison has grown to become India's largest Indian owned communications company. In this episode, Sam talks about his journey, the chances he takes and the importance of integrity. This is Taking Chances. Sam Balsara, has near 50 years’ experience in marketing and advertising, of which the last 34 years have been entrepreneurial. Sam has served as President or Chairman of almost every Industry body in the country.

The Economic Times Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner ranks Sam as "India's Most Influential Media Person" for 11 years. Sam is also the recipient of the Advertising Agencies Association of India's Lifetime Achievement Award, Ad Club of Kolkata's Hall of Fame Award and has entered the International Advertising Association’s (IAA) Hall of Fame. Over the past 34 years, Madison has grown to become India's largest Indian owned communications company.

In this episode, Sam talks about his journey, the chances he takes and the importance of integrity.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2583 Ep 31: Be in the moment with Shahana Goswami https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-31-be-in-the-moment-with-shahana-goswami Our guest today Shahana Goswami started her career at the age of 19 with Naseeruddin Shah's directorial début - Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. Most known for her performances in Rock On, Firaaq, Midnight's Children, she more recently has been seen in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Amazon's show Hush Hush, Netflix's Bombay Begums and most recently in Nandita Das's Zwigato. Shahana has varied interests - trained in classical dance, sports, fitness and spirituality. In this episode Shahana talks about her craft, her role models and why it is important to be in the moment fully. This is Taking Chances.   Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:37:47 -0000 Ep 31: Be in the moment with Shahana Goswami full 2 31 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today Shahana Goswami started her career at the age of 19 with Naseeruddin Shah's directorial début - Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. Most known for her performances in Rock On, Firaaq, Midnight's Children, she more recently has been seen in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Amazon's show Hush Hush, Netflix's Bombay Begums and most recently in Nandita Das's Zwigato. Shahana has varied interests - trained in classical dance, sports, fitness and spirituality. In this episode Shahana talks about her craft, her role models and why it is important to be in the moment fully. This is Taking Chances.   Our guest today Shahana Goswami started her career at the age of 19 with Naseeruddin Shah's directorial début - Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. Most known for her performances in Rock On, Firaaq, Midnight's Children, she more recently has been seen in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Amazon's show Hush Hush, Netflix's Bombay Begums and most recently in Nandita Das's Zwigato.

Shahana has varied interests - trained in classical dance, sports, fitness and spirituality.

In this episode Shahana talks about her craft, her role models and why it is important to be in the moment fully.

This is Taking Chances.

 

]]> 3309 no EP 30: “Everything is out of syllabus” with Varun Duggirala https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-30-everything-is-out-of-syllabus-with-varun-dug Varun Duggirala is one of the leading conversationalist in business, personal development and creator landscape. He co-founded "The Glitch" in 2009 and has since helped grow it to be one of the leading creative agencies in the country (Global AD Giant WPP acquired it in 2018). He hosts one of India's most popular business podcast, 'Advertising is dead', and co-hosts one of the most irreverent business podcast, "Think Fast". He shares ways to optimise your mindset to perform better in life on his thrice a week podcast series “Take a Pause” with Varun Duggirala & writes a weekly newsletter "Unschooled". His first book “Everything is out of syllabus” came out in February 2022 and hit No.1 on the creativity & entrepreneurship best-seller charts on launch. A propagator of the slow growth life while optimising for happiness and performance , he constantly shares his fatherhood & fitness journey with the world. He is also always open to having a conversation about anything ( literally everything)! Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:23:04 -0000 EP 30: “Everything is out of syllabus” with Varun Duggirala full 2 30 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Varun Duggirala is one of the leading conversationalist in business, personal development and creator landscape. He co-founded "The Glitch" in 2009 and has since helped grow it to be one of the leading creative agencies in the country (Global AD Giant WPP acquired it in 2018). He hosts one of India's most popular business podcast, 'Advertising is dead', and co-hosts one of the most irreverent business podcast, "Think Fast". He shares ways to optimise your mindset to perform better in life on his thrice a week podcast series “Take a Pause” with Varun Duggirala & writes a weekly newsletter "Unschooled". His first book “Everything is out of syllabus” came out in February 2022 and hit No.1 on the creativity & entrepreneurship best-seller charts on launch. A propagator of the slow growth life while optimising for happiness and performance , he constantly shares his fatherhood & fitness journey with the world. He is also always open to having a conversation about anything ( literally everything)! Varun Duggirala is one of the leading conversationalist in business, personal development and creator landscape. He co-founded "The Glitch" in 2009 and has since helped grow it to be one of the leading creative agencies in the country (Global AD Giant WPP acquired it in 2018).

He hosts one of India's most popular business podcast, 'Advertising is dead', and co-hosts one of the most irreverent business podcast, "Think Fast". He shares ways to optimise your mindset to perform better in life on his thrice a week podcast series “Take a Pause” with Varun Duggirala & writes a weekly newsletter "Unschooled".

His first book “Everything is out of syllabus” came out in February 2022 and hit No.1 on the creativity & entrepreneurship best-seller charts on launch.

A propagator of the slow growth life while optimising for happiness and performance , he constantly shares his fatherhood & fitness journey with the world. He is also always open to having a conversation about anything ( literally everything)!

]]> 2722 EP 29: Using Her Voice with Shubha Mudgal https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-29-using-her-voice-with-shubha-mudgal Our guest today is the prolific vocalist - Shubha Mudgal. Born into a musically dedicated family, Shubha has been trained by some of the finest musicians and musicologists in India.  In addition to being a performer she is also a composer and has received numerous awards including The Padma Shri, The Gold Plaque Award at the 34th Chicago International Film Festival and the Yash Bharati Samman from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Shubha has been closely involved with several projects related to music education in India and has an online distribution platform for musicians specializing in diverse forms of Indian music. Shubha continuously perseveres to preserve the rich musical heritage of India. This is Taking Chances. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:20:48 -0000 EP 29: Using Her Voice with Shubha Mudgal full 2 29 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is the prolific vocalist - Shubha Mudgal. Born into a musically dedicated family, Shubha has been trained by some of the finest musicians and musicologists in India.  In addition to being a performer she is also a composer and has received numerous awards including The Padma Shri, The Gold Plaque Award at the 34th Chicago International Film Festival and the Yash Bharati Samman from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Shubha has been closely involved with several projects related to music education in India and has an online distribution platform for musicians specializing in diverse forms of Indian music. Shubha continuously perseveres to preserve the rich musical heritage of India. This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is the prolific vocalist - Shubha Mudgal. Born into a musically dedicated family, Shubha has been trained by some of the finest musicians and musicologists in India. 

In addition to being a performer she is also a composer and has received numerous awards including The Padma Shri, The Gold Plaque Award at the 34th Chicago International Film Festival and the Yash Bharati Samman from the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

Shubha has been closely involved with several projects related to music education in India and has an online distribution platform for musicians specializing in diverse forms of Indian music. Shubha continuously perseveres to preserve the rich musical heritage of India.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 3149 no EP 28: Landing on my Feet with Anand Chakravarthy https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-28-landing-on-my-feet-with-anand-chakravarthy Our guest today is Anand Chakravarthy – Co founder of Eleves who thrives working with young brands and businesses; helping them setup, scale up and succeed.Anand has been recognized by Impact magazine as amongst the Top 100 digital marketers in India.In this episode Anand talks about his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial chaos. His insights are pragmatic and his journey is that of a complete chancer taker. His belief that he will land on his feet is inspiring. This is Taking Chances. Mon, 16 May 2022 04:27:58 -0000 EP 28: Landing on my Feet with Anand Chakravarthy full 2 28 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Anand Chakravarthy – Co founder of Eleves who thrives working with young brands and businesses; helping them setup, scale up and succeed.Anand has been recognized by Impact magazine as amongst the Top 100 digital marketers in India.In this episode Anand talks about his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial chaos. His insights are pragmatic and his journey is that of a complete chancer taker. His belief that he will land on his feet is inspiring. This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is Anand Chakravarthy – Co founder of Eleves who thrives working with young brands and businesses; helping them setup, scale up and succeed.
Anand has been recognized by Impact magazine as amongst the Top 100 digital marketers in India.
In this episode Anand talks about his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial chaos. His insights are pragmatic and his journey is that of a complete chancer taker. His belief that he will land on his feet is inspiring.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 3518 no EP 27: Lets collaborate, not compete with Steve Augeri https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-27-lets-collaborate-not-compete-with-steve-auge This episode features Steve Augeri. Steve has worked in the field of education for the last 23 years, having begun his career as a public school teacher in the U.S. An interest in life beyond America led him on a series of adventures at international schools in Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Along the way, Steve transitioned out of a teaching role and into leadership, culminating in his current role  as the founding Head of School at Oberoi International School - JVLR Campus. In this episode Steve shares his education philosophy, his views on topics such as competition, inclusion, mental health and the importance of failure for growth. It's critical for students and parents to have a listen, and I promise it will lead to interesting dinner table conversations. Sun, 01 May 2022 03:48:53 -0000 EP 27: Lets collaborate, not compete with Steve Augeri full 2 27 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi This episode features Steve Augeri. Steve has worked in the field of education for the last 23 years, having begun his career as a public school teacher in the U.S. An interest in life beyond America led him on a series of adventures at international schools in Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Along the way, Steve transitioned out of a teaching role and into leadership, culminating in his current role  as the founding Head of School at Oberoi International School - JVLR Campus. In this episode Steve shares his education philosophy, his views on topics such as competition, inclusion, mental health and the importance of failure for growth. It's critical for students and parents to have a listen, and I promise it will lead to interesting dinner table conversations. This episode features Steve Augeri. Steve has worked in the field of education for the last 23 years, having begun his career as a public school teacher in the U.S. An interest in life beyond America led him on a series of adventures at international schools in Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Along the way, Steve transitioned out of a teaching role and into leadership, culminating in his current role  as the founding Head of School at Oberoi International School - JVLR Campus.

In this episode Steve shares his education philosophy, his views on topics such as competition, inclusion, mental health and the importance of failure for growth. It's critical for students and parents to have a listen, and I promise it will lead to interesting dinner table conversations.

]]> 3347 EP 26: Creating Queeristan with Parmesh Shahani https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-26-creating-queeristan-with-parmesh-shahani Our guest today is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate - Parmesh Shahani. He is the author of Queeristan - an award winning book about LGBTQ inclusion in the Indian work space. Parmesh has a career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world -  including founding India’s first youth expression website, editing fashion and lifestyle magazines, setting up a media convergence think tank at MIT and a lot more. A Ted Senior Fellow and a Yale World Fellow, he has done and continues to do a lot to serve the community and to create a better and inclusive country. In this episode he shoots straight from the hip and speaks his mind about diversity and inclusion, the LGBTQ situation in India and the role  of family, law, the community itself and society at large in making the world a more empathetic and accepting place. This is Taking Chances. Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:18:44 -0000 EP 26: Creating Queeristan with Parmesh Shahani full 2 26 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate - Parmesh Shahani. He is the author of Queeristan - an award winning book about LGBTQ inclusion in the Indian work space. Parmesh has a career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world -  including founding India’s first youth expression website, editing fashion and lifestyle magazines, setting up a media convergence think tank at MIT and a lot more. A Ted Senior Fellow and a Yale World Fellow, he has done and continues to do a lot to serve the community and to create a better and inclusive country. In this episode he shoots straight from the hip and speaks his mind about diversity and inclusion, the LGBTQ situation in India and the role  of family, law, the community itself and society at large in making the world a more empathetic and accepting place. This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate - Parmesh Shahani. He is the author of Queeristan - an award winning book about LGBTQ inclusion in the Indian work space.

Parmesh has a career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world -  including founding India’s first youth expression website, editing fashion and lifestyle magazines, setting up a media convergence think tank at MIT and a lot more. A Ted Senior Fellow and a Yale World Fellow, he has done and continues to do a lot to serve the community and to create a better and inclusive country.

In this episode he shoots straight from the hip and speaks his mind about diversity and inclusion, the LGBTQ situation in India and the role  of family, law, the community itself and society at large in making the world a more empathetic and accepting place.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 2837 EP 25: Wit and Wisdom with Vrajesh Hirjee https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-25-wit-and-wisdom-with-vrajesh-hirjee In this episode we have with us actor, Vrajesh Hirjee. He is an actor who sees things differently. Perspective is his true skill. He is entertaining for sure but what he really brings to the table is ideas, innovation and the ability to reframe concepts. Vrajesh lightens up serious situations and invites you to live in the moment. This is Taking Chances. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:03:00 -0000 EP 25: Wit and Wisdom with Vrajesh Hirjee full 2 25 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In this episode we have with us actor, Vrajesh Hirjee. He is an actor who sees things differently. Perspective is his true skill. He is entertaining for sure but what he really brings to the table is ideas, innovation and the ability to reframe concepts. Vrajesh lightens up serious situations and invites you to live in the moment. This is Taking Chances. In this episode we have with us actor, Vrajesh Hirjee. He is an actor who sees things differently. Perspective is his true skill. He is entertaining for sure but what he really brings to the table is ideas, innovation and the ability to reframe concepts.

Vrajesh lightens up serious situations and invites you to live in the moment.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 1906 EP 24: Food for Thought with Ashwin Bhadri https://omny.fm/shows/taking-chances/ep-24-food-for-thought-with-ashwin-bhadri Our guest today is Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Ashwin is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and a pioneer in food safety compliance.  In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey with all its ups and downs, his passion for food and its safety and the importance of leadership and innovation to build a successful business. This is Taking Chances. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000 EP 24: Food for Thought with Ashwin Bhadri full 2 24 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Ashwin is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and a pioneer in food safety compliance.  In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey with all its ups and downs, his passion for food and its safety and the importance of leadership and innovation to build a successful business. This is Taking Chances. Our guest today is Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Ashwin is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and a pioneer in food safety compliance. 

In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey with all its ups and downs, his passion for food and its safety and the importance of leadership and innovation to build a successful business.

This is Taking Chances.

]]> 3581 no EP 23: Nothing Trumps Execution with Sunil Kumaran https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-23-Nothing-Trumps-Execution-with-Sunil-Kumaran-e1eq8d4 Our guest today is Sunil Kumaran, Chief Brand & Digital Officer with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited. Sunil is an MBA and has worked in reputed organisations like Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R and Lowe Partners. Sunil's vast experience and expertise in media and advertising is on full display. In this episode he discusses the importance of brands, defines what good content means and the criticality of understanding the consumer. His life and work insights will help you experience true success. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:57:43 -0000 EP 23: Nothing Trumps Execution with Sunil Kumaran full 2 23 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Sunil Kumaran, Chief Brand & Digital Officer with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited. Sunil is an MBA and has worked in reputed organisations like Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R and Lowe Partners. Sunil's vast experience and expertise in media and advertising is on full display. In this episode he discusses the importance of brands, defines what good content means and the criticality of understanding the consumer. His life and work insights will help you experience true success. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is Sunil Kumaran, Chief Brand & Digital Officer with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited. Sunil is an MBA and has worked in reputed organisations like Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R and Lowe Partners.

Sunil's vast experience and expertise in media and advertising is on full display. In this episode he discusses the importance of brands, defines what good content means and the criticality of understanding the consumer. His life and work insights will help you experience true success.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3091 EP 22: Print is not dead with James Hewes https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-22-Print-is-not-dead-with-James-Hewes-e1dp3ni In this episode we speak to the President and CEO of FIPP James Hewes, who having worked with some of the best media companies and magazine brands in the world, knows print media inside out. Having held various positions in his 12-years at the BBC, most notably leading the international development of the magazines business, he was also the Publishing Director for Top Gear, Good Food, Easy Cook and Lonely Planet Magazine and a Director of BBC Haymarket Exhibitions. He has also worked with Gulf News Publishing running more than 30 products. He sits on various boards, is an Advisor to Dojoko, an education-focused start-up and the Founder & CEO of Soho Consulting In this episode he talks about the value of print publishing and its challenges, the need for adaptability and what FIPP is doing to show the path ahead. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:51:46 -0000 EP 22: Print is not dead with James Hewes full 2 22 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In this episode we speak to the President and CEO of FIPP James Hewes, who having worked with some of the best media companies and magazine brands in the world, knows print media inside out. Having held various positions in his 12-years at the BBC, most notably leading the international development of the magazines business, he was also the Publishing Director for Top Gear, Good Food, Easy Cook and Lonely Planet Magazine and a Director of BBC Haymarket Exhibitions. He has also worked with Gulf News Publishing running more than 30 products. He sits on various boards, is an Advisor to Dojoko, an education-focused start-up and the Founder & CEO of Soho Consulting In this episode he talks about the value of print publishing and its challenges, the need for adaptability and what FIPP is doing to show the path ahead. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message In this episode we speak to the President and CEO of FIPP James Hewes, who having worked with some of the best media companies and magazine brands in the world, knows print media inside out.

Having held various positions in his 12-years at the BBC, most notably leading the international development of the magazines business, he was also the Publishing Director for Top Gear, Good Food, Easy Cook and Lonely Planet Magazine and a Director of BBC Haymarket Exhibitions. He has also worked with Gulf News Publishing running more than 30 products.

He sits on various boards, is an Advisor to Dojoko, an education-focused start-up and the Founder & CEO of Soho Consulting

In this episode he talks about the value of print publishing and its challenges, the need for adaptability and what FIPP is doing to show the path ahead.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2399 EP 21: The Leading Lady with Apurva Purohit https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-21-The-Leading-Lady-with-Apurva-Purohit-e1cq7vh Our Season 2 starts with the inspirational Apurva Purohit – Co Founder Aazol Ventures, Independent Director and Author. Apurva is well known for her people oriented leadership and focus on culture in all the organisations she leads. Her 2 books “Lady you’re not a man” and “Lady you’re the boss” are pertinent and real for women in the workplace. This episode is for everyone who wants to find their voice and lead with confidence. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:48:15 -0000 EP 21: The Leading Lady with Apurva Purohit full 2 21 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our Season 2 starts with the inspirational Apurva Purohit – Co Founder Aazol Ventures, Independent Director and Author. Apurva is well known for her people oriented leadership and focus on culture in all the organisations she leads. Her 2 books “Lady you’re not a man” and “Lady you’re the boss” are pertinent and real for women in the workplace. This episode is for everyone who wants to find their voice and lead with confidence. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our Season 2 starts with the inspirational Apurva Purohit – Co Founder Aazol Ventures, Independent Director and Author. Apurva is well known for her people oriented leadership and focus on culture in all the organisations she leads.

Her 2 books “Lady you’re not a man” and “Lady you’re the boss” are pertinent and real for women in the workplace.

This episode is for everyone who wants to find their voice and lead with confidence.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2614 EP 20: Destined To Be with Anuradha Gupta https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-20-Destined-To-Be-with-Anuradha-Gupta-e1bmsh9 Our guest Anuradha Gupta has an innate ability to connect with people and infuse her positive approach to living life. And her work naturally follows her personality. She is the CEO and Founder of Vows for Eternity, a global matchmaking service that stands apart for its personalised and confidential approach, specialising in bringing together individuals based on shared values, education, socio-economics and a commonality of interests. Anuradha also feels very strongly about giving back to society and is an involved investor in several not for profit organisations. In this conversation she talks about her journey, her beliefs and insights, and what it takes to get two people to come together and make one of the most important decisions of their lives. Match making across borders! This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 14 Dec 2021 14:58:01 -0000 EP 20: Destined To Be with Anuradha Gupta full 1 20 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest Anuradha Gupta has an innate ability to connect with people and infuse her positive approach to living life. And her work naturally follows her personality. She is the CEO and Founder of Vows for Eternity, a global matchmaking service that stands apart for its personalised and confidential approach, specialising in bringing together individuals based on shared values, education, socio-economics and a commonality of interests. Anuradha also feels very strongly about giving back to society and is an involved investor in several not for profit organisations. In this conversation she talks about her journey, her beliefs and insights, and what it takes to get two people to come together and make one of the most important decisions of their lives. Match making across borders! This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest Anuradha Gupta has an innate ability to connect with people and infuse her positive approach to living life. And her work naturally follows her personality. She is the CEO and Founder of Vows for Eternity, a global matchmaking service that stands apart for its personalised and confidential approach, specialising in bringing together individuals based on shared values, education, socio-economics and a commonality of interests.

Anuradha also feels very strongly about giving back to society and is an involved investor in several not for profit organisations.

In this conversation she talks about her journey, her beliefs and insights, and what it takes to get two people to come together and make one of the most important decisions of their lives.

Match making across borders!

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3190 EP 19: So much more to do with Harshil Karia https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-19-So-much-more-to-do-with-Harshil-Karia-e1avrep We have with us Harshil Karia – Founder Schbang. Harshil has been in the digital space in India for over 12 years. He has set up 2 agencies - Schbang and FoxyMoron. He has been selected as the top 50 Individual in the Digital Eco System in India and has won multiple Indian and Global awards like The Shorty’s Award, The Internationalists Award, and is part of the first team from India to win a Facebook Studio Award. Brand Equity has consistently labelled his agencies as the ‘Hottest Digital Agencies in India’. In this episode Harshil talks about his journey, his future plans and what success means to him. His ambitions sound daunting but his track record speaks for itself. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:19:09 -0000 EP 19: So much more to do with Harshil Karia full 1 19 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi We have with us Harshil Karia – Founder Schbang. Harshil has been in the digital space in India for over 12 years. He has set up 2 agencies - Schbang and FoxyMoron. He has been selected as the top 50 Individual in the Digital Eco System in India and has won multiple Indian and Global awards like The Shorty’s Award, The Internationalists Award, and is part of the first team from India to win a Facebook Studio Award. Brand Equity has consistently labelled his agencies as the ‘Hottest Digital Agencies in India’. In this episode Harshil talks about his journey, his future plans and what success means to him. His ambitions sound daunting but his track record speaks for itself. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message We have with us Harshil Karia – Founder Schbang. Harshil has been in the digital space in India for over 12 years. He has set up 2 agencies - Schbang and FoxyMoron.
He has been selected as the top 50 Individual in the Digital Eco System in India and has won multiple Indian and Global awards like The Shorty’s Award, The Internationalists Award, and is part of the first team from India to win a Facebook Studio Award. Brand Equity has consistently labelled his agencies as the ‘Hottest Digital Agencies in India’.
In this episode Harshil talks about his journey, his future plans and what success means to him. His ambitions sound daunting but his track record speaks for itself.
This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3149 EP 18: Words Matter with Mohammed Sadriwala https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-18-Words-Matter-with-Mohammed-Sadriwala-e19g93n Our guest today is Mohammed Sadriwala – a writer, storyteller and poet from Mumbai. In this episode Mohammed uses the power of words and introspection to touch on thought provoking aspects of life, philosophy and love. He also shares a heart breaking poem that will stay with you forever. Mohammed talks about his journey of becoming a writing and gives interesting lessons and tips for budding writers. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:21:48 -0000 EP 18: Words Matter with Mohammed Sadriwala full 1 18 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Mohammed Sadriwala – a writer, storyteller and poet from Mumbai. In this episode Mohammed uses the power of words and introspection to touch on thought provoking aspects of life, philosophy and love. He also shares a heart breaking poem that will stay with you forever. Mohammed talks about his journey of becoming a writing and gives interesting lessons and tips for budding writers. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is Mohammed Sadriwala – a writer, storyteller and poet from Mumbai.

In this episode Mohammed uses the power of words and introspection to touch on thought provoking aspects of life, philosophy and love. He also shares a heart breaking poem that will stay with you forever.

Mohammed talks about his journey of becoming a writing and gives interesting lessons and tips for budding writers.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2810 EP 17: Dare to Dream with Brinda Miller https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-17-Dare-to-Dream-with-Brinda-Miller-e18d2fp Our guest today is an artist who lets her art and her life flow spontaneously. Everything about her is unrestrained. It is a pleasure to meet Brinda Miller - a master of many forms and mediums. She is well recognised and well awarded in the world of art and deservedly so. She is presently the honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and has been responsible for bringing art into public places. In this episode she speaks to us about her passion, style and ambition. And her appreciation of what art galleries have done for the arts. She believes that you have to not just dare to dream but follow it to its conclusion.   This is Taking Chances . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:51:33 -0000 EP 17: Dare to Dream with Brinda Miller full 1 17 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is an artist who lets her art and her life flow spontaneously. Everything about her is unrestrained. It is a pleasure to meet Brinda Miller - a master of many forms and mediums. She is well recognised and well awarded in the world of art and deservedly so. She is presently the honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and has been responsible for bringing art into public places. In this episode she speaks to us about her passion, style and ambition. And her appreciation of what art galleries have done for the arts. She believes that you have to not just dare to dream but follow it to its conclusion.   This is Taking Chances . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is an artist who lets her art and her life flow spontaneously. Everything about her is unrestrained.

It is a pleasure to meet Brinda Miller - a master of many forms and mediums. She is well recognised and well awarded in the world of art and deservedly so. She is presently the honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and has been responsible for bringing art into public places.

In this episode she speaks to us about her passion, style and ambition. And her appreciation of what art galleries have done for the arts.
She believes that you have to not just dare to dream but follow it to its conclusion.
 

This is Taking Chances .

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2334 EP 16: Nurturing a Legacy with Polina Bosca https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-16-Nurturing-a-Legacy-with-Polina-Bosca-e17hkr3 Our guest today is an Italian winemaker who calls India her second home - Polina Bosca. She is a 6th generation member of the 190 year old Bosca wine company in Canelli where she heads R&D and multiple other functions.  Polina has given life to many a new flavours. Anyone who has had Dia wine from the Sula stable in India will have tasted one of her many creations.   In this episode she talks to us about her vision to take the company to new heights across generations, her challenges, the importance of family and why she loves India so much. Innovation and invention are very important. You have to keep giving the consumer new experiences - she says. That is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:41:30 -0000 EP 16: Nurturing a Legacy with Polina Bosca full 1 16 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is an Italian winemaker who calls India her second home - Polina Bosca. She is a 6th generation member of the 190 year old Bosca wine company in Canelli where she heads R&D and multiple other functions.  Polina has given life to many a new flavours. Anyone who has had Dia wine from the Sula stable in India will have tasted one of her many creations.   In this episode she talks to us about her vision to take the company to new heights across generations, her challenges, the importance of family and why she loves India so much. Innovation and invention are very important. You have to keep giving the consumer new experiences - she says. That is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is an Italian winemaker who calls India her second home - Polina Bosca.

She is a 6th generation member of the 190 year old Bosca wine company in Canelli where she heads R&D and multiple other functions. 

Polina has given life to many a new flavours. Anyone who has had Dia wine from the Sula stable in India will have tasted one of her many creations. 

 In this episode she talks to us about her vision to take the company to new heights across generations, her challenges, the importance of family and why she loves India so much.

Innovation and invention are very important. You have to keep giving the consumer new experiences - she says.

That is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3035 EP 15: Frankly Speaking with Prashant Panday https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-15-Frankly-Speaking-with-Prashant-Panday-e16k5s5 Our guest today is the ever frank and candid Prashant Panday - MD and CEO - ENIL. With over 30 years of experience across companies like Citibank, Pepsi, HUL - he has, in his current role, been an integral part of the growth and success of the only public listed company of the Times of India. In this episode, Prashant shares with us his experiences, challenges, concerns and regrets. Here is a man who strives to make a difference and calls for responsibility and accountability in the media world. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:26:13 -0000 EP 15: Frankly Speaking with Prashant Panday full 1 15 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is the ever frank and candid Prashant Panday - MD and CEO - ENIL. With over 30 years of experience across companies like Citibank, Pepsi, HUL - he has, in his current role, been an integral part of the growth and success of the only public listed company of the Times of India. In this episode, Prashant shares with us his experiences, challenges, concerns and regrets. Here is a man who strives to make a difference and calls for responsibility and accountability in the media world. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is the ever frank and candid Prashant Panday - MD and CEO - ENIL.
With over 30 years of experience across companies like Citibank, Pepsi, HUL - he has, in his current role, been an integral part of the growth and success of the only public listed company of the Times of India.
In this episode, Prashant shares with us his experiences, challenges, concerns and regrets. Here is a man who strives to make a difference and calls for responsibility and accountability in the media world.
This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3003 EP 14: Living in the Now with Abraham Thomas https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-14-Living-in-the-Now-with-Abraham-Thomas-e15i5s2 Our guest today is Abraham Thomas - CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. Abe’s track record of building brands and his ability to scale businesses is well known. He has worked in varied industries, grown many a companies and understands the media and entertainment landscape best. His leadership style is transformational and his personal style is cool. In this episode, Abe shares with us his professional journey, his life experiences, his love for coffee, music, trashy movies and a new perspective on the role of the CEO today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:25:17 -0000 EP 14: Living in the Now with Abraham Thomas full 1 14 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Abraham Thomas - CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. Abe’s track record of building brands and his ability to scale businesses is well known. He has worked in varied industries, grown many a companies and understands the media and entertainment landscape best. His leadership style is transformational and his personal style is cool. In this episode, Abe shares with us his professional journey, his life experiences, his love for coffee, music, trashy movies and a new perspective on the role of the CEO today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is Abraham Thomas - CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. Abe’s track record of building brands and his ability to scale businesses is well known. He has worked in varied industries, grown many a companies and understands the media and entertainment landscape best. His leadership style is transformational and his personal style is cool.

In this episode, Abe shares with us his professional journey, his life experiences, his love for coffee, music, trashy movies and a new perspective on the role of the CEO today.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3374 EP 13: Walk the Talk with Pooja Jauhari https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-13-Walk-the-Talk-with-Pooja-Jauhari-e14o9qr In this episode, we have with us Pooja Jauhari CEO Glitch & Founder Seat at the Table. Her journey is truly inspirational. Pooja started working at age 15, right after class 10 and completed her education through work credits. She has worked in JWT, Unilever and Worldwide Media (WWM) before joining Glitch. She has built an organization that is gender blind, inclusive, progressive and high-performance. Pooja firmly believes that marketing must have a positive impact on society. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:26:36 -0000 EP 13: Walk the Talk with Pooja Jauhari full 1 13 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In this episode, we have with us Pooja Jauhari CEO Glitch & Founder Seat at the Table. Her journey is truly inspirational. Pooja started working at age 15, right after class 10 and completed her education through work credits. She has worked in JWT, Unilever and Worldwide Media (WWM) before joining Glitch. She has built an organization that is gender blind, inclusive, progressive and high-performance. Pooja firmly believes that marketing must have a positive impact on society. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message In this episode, we have with us Pooja Jauhari CEO Glitch & Founder Seat at the Table. Her journey is truly inspirational. Pooja started working at age 15, right after class 10 and completed her education through work credits. She has worked in JWT, Unilever and Worldwide Media (WWM) before joining Glitch. She has built an organization that is gender blind, inclusive, progressive and high-performance. Pooja firmly believes that marketing must have a positive impact on society.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2725 EP 12: Luck by Chance with Nikhil Gandhi https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-12-Luck-by-Chance-with-Nikhil-Gandhi-e13e49u In a career spanning over 2 decades Nikhil Gandhi has donned many hats - a media executive, a career coach, a mentor and an angel investor. And has made a grand success of all. As he readies to move on from TikTok, where he headed India, Middle East, Africa and more, this avid marathoner shares with us his luck by chance stories and what it took to be where he is today, personally and professionally. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:36:01 -0000 EP 12: Luck by Chance with Nikhil Gandhi full 1 12 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In a career spanning over 2 decades Nikhil Gandhi has donned many hats - a media executive, a career coach, a mentor and an angel investor. And has made a grand success of all. As he readies to move on from TikTok, where he headed India, Middle East, Africa and more, this avid marathoner shares with us his luck by chance stories and what it took to be where he is today, personally and professionally. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message In a career spanning over 2 decades Nikhil Gandhi has donned many hats - a media executive, a career coach, a mentor and an angel investor. And has made a grand success of all.

As he readies to move on from TikTok, where he headed India, Middle East, Africa and more, this avid marathoner shares with us his luck by chance stories and what it took to be where he is today, personally and professionally.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3301 EP 11: Exploring and adapting with Siddharth Rajsekar https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-11-Exploring-and-adapting-with-Siddharth-Rajsekar-e12je32 In this episode we have Siddharth Rajsekar the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers and experts. Sid has developed and perfected the Freedom Business Model which focuses on helping people take their expertise online and building a super-profitable digital coaching business, without an office or employees. His mission is to reform the education and employment system by building a new breed of digital leaders, based on the core principles of humanity, simplicity and social skills. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:03:30 -0000 EP 11: Exploring and adapting with Siddharth Rajsekar full 1 11 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In this episode we have Siddharth Rajsekar the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers and experts. Sid has developed and perfected the Freedom Business Model which focuses on helping people take their expertise online and building a super-profitable digital coaching business, without an office or employees. His mission is to reform the education and employment system by building a new breed of digital leaders, based on the core principles of humanity, simplicity and social skills. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message In this episode we have Siddharth Rajsekar the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers and experts. Sid has developed and perfected the Freedom Business Model which focuses on helping people take their expertise online and building a super-profitable digital coaching business, without an office or employees.

His mission is to reform the education and employment system by building a new breed of digital leaders, based on the core principles of humanity, simplicity and social skills.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2973 EP 10: Life in the Sweet Lane with Pooja Dhingra https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-10-Life-in-the-Sweet-Lane-with-Pooja-Dhingra-e11g2cg Our guest today has featured in the 30 under 30 list of Forbes both in India and Asia - Pooja Dhingra. Pooja is not just any chef but someone who has taken India by storm, with just a little bit of magical sugar. A passionate entrepreneur who introduced India to the French macarons, she is the founder of the Le15 chain of patisseries and cafes. She firmly believes that success is tied to values and not to things. Steeped in colors and flavors, she is deservedly the Macaron Queen of India. This is Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Mon, 24 May 2021 14:41:15 -0000 EP 10: Life in the Sweet Lane with Pooja Dhingra full 1 10 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today has featured in the 30 under 30 list of Forbes both in India and Asia - Pooja Dhingra. Pooja is not just any chef but someone who has taken India by storm, with just a little bit of magical sugar. A passionate entrepreneur who introduced India to the French macarons, she is the founder of the Le15 chain of patisseries and cafes. She firmly believes that success is tied to values and not to things. Steeped in colors and flavors, she is deservedly the Macaron Queen of India. This is Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today has featured in the 30 under 30 list of Forbes both in India and Asia - Pooja Dhingra. Pooja is not just any chef but someone who has taken India by storm, with just a little bit of magical sugar.

A passionate entrepreneur who introduced India to the French macarons, she is the founder of the Le15 chain of patisseries and cafes. She firmly believes that success is tied to values and not to things. Steeped in colors and flavors, she is deservedly the Macaron Queen of India.

This is Taking Chances

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2422 EP 9: Collecting Experiences with Dhruvank Vaidya https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-9-Collecting-Experiences-with-Dhruvank-Vaidya-e107o8d Our guest today is Dhruvank Vaidya, Head of Podcasts - Spotify India. In a career spanning 25 years Dhruvank has launched several media technology businesses and has held leadership positions in digital media, content, television and technology companies. In this episode he shares his journey of collecting experiences, what is the responsibility of the person at the top and his dream of starting a coffee business. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 04 May 2021 14:14:32 -0000 EP 9: Collecting Experiences with Dhruvank Vaidya full 1 9 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Our guest today is Dhruvank Vaidya, Head of Podcasts - Spotify India. In a career spanning 25 years Dhruvank has launched several media technology businesses and has held leadership positions in digital media, content, television and technology companies. In this episode he shares his journey of collecting experiences, what is the responsibility of the person at the top and his dream of starting a coffee business. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Our guest today is Dhruvank Vaidya, Head of Podcasts - Spotify India. In a career spanning 25 years Dhruvank has launched several media technology businesses and has held leadership positions in digital media, content, television and technology companies.

In this episode he shares his journey of collecting experiences, what is the responsibility of the person at the top and his dream of starting a coffee business.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2197 EP 8: The Art of Giving with Deval Sanghavi https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-8-The-Art-of-Giving-with-Deval-Sanghavi-ev78pk In this episode we have Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of DASRA. Deval’s journey is one that is rooted in change that is so critical for the betterment of the world. He graduated early from the University of Texas and volunteered with children living on Mumbai's streets. He left his career at Morgan Stanley in New York and returned to India to create DASRA . His organization serves marginalized communities, enables NGOs to scale nationwide, advises philanthropists and foundations on their giving strategies and supports collaborative action in dealing with urban sanitation, adolescents and informal workers. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:22:36 -0000 EP 8: The Art of Giving with Deval Sanghavi full 1 8 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi In this episode we have Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of DASRA. Deval’s journey is one that is rooted in change that is so critical for the betterment of the world. He graduated early from the University of Texas and volunteered with children living on Mumbai's streets. He left his career at Morgan Stanley in New York and returned to India to create DASRA . His organization serves marginalized communities, enables NGOs to scale nationwide, advises philanthropists and foundations on their giving strategies and supports collaborative action in dealing with urban sanitation, adolescents and informal workers. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message In this episode we have Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of DASRA. Deval’s journey is one that is rooted in change that is so critical for the betterment of the world. He graduated early from the University of Texas and volunteered with children living on Mumbai's streets. He left his career at Morgan Stanley in New York and returned to India to create DASRA . His organization serves marginalized communities, enables NGOs to scale nationwide, advises philanthropists and foundations on their giving strategies and supports collaborative action in dealing with urban sanitation, adolescents and informal workers.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2717 EP 7: Entrepreneurial mindset with Sreeraman Thiagarajan https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-7-Entrepreneurial-mindset-with-Sreeraman-Thiagarajan-euicsa We all have grown up hearing the phrase ‘no risk - no gain’ and have seen and heard stories about people who have taken big risks leading to big gains. In this episode we have with us the Co founder and CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and aawaz.com simplifying for us the rules of entrepreneurship, the importance of taking calculated risks and the value of integrity. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:52:16 -0000 EP 7: Entrepreneurial mindset with Sreeraman Thiagarajan full 7 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi We all have grown up hearing the phrase ‘no risk - no gain’ and have seen and heard stories about people who have taken big risks leading to big gains. In this episode we have with us the Co founder and CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and aawaz.com simplifying for us the rules of entrepreneurship, the importance of taking calculated risks and the value of integrity. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message We all have grown up hearing the phrase ‘no risk - no gain’ and have seen and heard stories about people who have taken big risks leading to big gains.

In this episode we have with us the Co founder and CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and aawaz.com simplifying for us the rules of entrepreneurship, the importance of taking calculated risks and the value of integrity.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 1713 EP 6: The power of words with Koral Dasgupta https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-6-The-power-of-words-with-Koral-Dasgupta-etvcuq A compulsive storyteller, Koral has published five books where she has explored the complex human mind. She is also the founder of www.tellmeyourstory.biz, a story laboratory of crowd-sourced narratives. Koral is known for her great sense of humor. And her love for Shahrukh Khan. In this episode she speaks about her early and varied exposure into the world of literature, which has shaped her voice and has led her to write about powerful women in Indian mythology from a completely unique perspective. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:13:09 -0000 EP 6: The power of words with Koral Dasgupta full 6 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi A compulsive storyteller, Koral has published five books where she has explored the complex human mind. She is also the founder of www.tellmeyourstory.biz, a story laboratory of crowd-sourced narratives. Koral is known for her great sense of humor. And her love for Shahrukh Khan. In this episode she speaks about her early and varied exposure into the world of literature, which has shaped her voice and has led her to write about powerful women in Indian mythology from a completely unique perspective. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message A compulsive storyteller, Koral has published five books where she has explored the complex human mind. She is also the founder of www.tellmeyourstory.biz, a story laboratory of crowd-sourced narratives.

Koral is known for her great sense of humor. And her love for Shahrukh Khan.

In this episode she speaks about her early and varied exposure into the world of literature, which has shaped her voice and has led her to write about powerful women in Indian mythology from a completely unique perspective.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2855 EP 5: Stay focused with Jeev Milkha Singh https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-5-Stay-focused-with-Jeev-Milkha-Singh-et0qtt A man who is India’s flag bearer for the game of golf and the winner of the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award, shares with us his journey into the world of sports and golf. In this episode he talks about his game, his determination, his goals and even his love of Bollywood. After almost 3 decades of playing he is all set to travel across continents for the senior tour and looks forward to adding more titles to his game. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:59:14 -0000 EP 5: Stay focused with Jeev Milkha Singh full 5 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi A man who is India’s flag bearer for the game of golf and the winner of the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award, shares with us his journey into the world of sports and golf. In this episode he talks about his game, his determination, his goals and even his love of Bollywood. After almost 3 decades of playing he is all set to travel across continents for the senior tour and looks forward to adding more titles to his game. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message A man who is India’s flag bearer for the game of golf and the winner of the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award, shares with us his journey into the world of sports and golf.

In this episode he talks about his game, his determination, his goals and even his love of Bollywood.

After almost 3 decades of playing he is all set to travel across continents for the senior tour and looks forward to adding more titles to his game.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2785 EP 4: The voice of Bollywood with Jitesh Pillai https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-4-The-voice-of-Bollywood-with-Jitesh-Pillai-es31mk With 3 decades of personally connecting with Bollywood, and being the editor of brand Filmfare, there will be few who will know this world better than him. A journalist, movie critic, influencer, and talk show host - he is a man who wears many hats, and all have Bollywood written on them. In this episode he talks about what it took to start out in this career which was not very sought after then. How his temperament and consistency has helped him succeed.  And why actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have managed to stay relevant even today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:58:02 -0000 EP 4: The voice of Bollywood with Jitesh Pillai full 4 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi With 3 decades of personally connecting with Bollywood, and being the editor of brand Filmfare, there will be few who will know this world better than him. A journalist, movie critic, influencer, and talk show host - he is a man who wears many hats, and all have Bollywood written on them. In this episode he talks about what it took to start out in this career which was not very sought after then. How his temperament and consistency has helped him succeed.  And why actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have managed to stay relevant even today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message With 3 decades of personally connecting with Bollywood, and being the editor of brand Filmfare, there will be few who will know this world better than him.

A journalist, movie critic, influencer, and talk show host - he is a man who wears many hats, and all have Bollywood written on them.

In this episode he talks about what it took to start out in this career which was not very sought after then. How his temperament and consistency has helped him succeed.  And why actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have managed to stay relevant even today.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 2698 EP 3: Embrace opportunities with Radhika Sood Nayak https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-3-Embrace-opportunities-with-Radhika-Sood-Nayak-erb13u Planning to quit a secure job to follow your passion?  Radhika, a Sufi vocalist and music composer did just that. She left her corporate career after working in companies like Unilever and ANZ Grindlays to pursue her quest for music. She is a firm believer that fate favors those who take chances. And it’s the small incremental steps that help you move towards your goals. In this episode she talks about what it took to leave a well settled career path and the role destiny played in her musical journey. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:09:34 -0000 EP 3: Embrace opportunities with Radhika Sood Nayak full 3 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Planning to quit a secure job to follow your passion?  Radhika, a Sufi vocalist and music composer did just that. She left her corporate career after working in companies like Unilever and ANZ Grindlays to pursue her quest for music. She is a firm believer that fate favors those who take chances. And it’s the small incremental steps that help you move towards your goals. In this episode she talks about what it took to leave a well settled career path and the role destiny played in her musical journey. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Planning to quit a secure job to follow your passion? 

Radhika, a Sufi vocalist and music composer did just that. She left her corporate career after working in companies like Unilever and ANZ Grindlays to pursue her quest for music.

She is a firm believer that fate favors those who take chances. And it’s the small incremental steps that help you move towards your goals.

In this episode she talks about what it took to leave a well settled career path and the role destiny played in her musical journey.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3187 EP 2: Work hard and make your own luck with Pratik Gupta https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-2-Work-hard-and-make-your-own-luck-with-Pratik-Gupta-erb0uf Pratik Gupta – Co-founder, Zoo Media and FoxyMoron was just 19 years of age when he started his entrepreneurial journey with FoxyMoron. 12 years later it is one of India’s leading digital marketing companies. Pratik has wasted no time in resting on his laurels and started Zoo Media, a full-service network with seven agency brands. And has already got robust growth plans for the future. He says that all of this has come about through sheer hard work and by taking some very calculated risks. In this episode he speaks to us about his journey, challenges, failures and successes, and what it takes to reach where he is today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:04:16 -0000 EP 2: Work hard and make your own luck with Pratik Gupta full 2 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi Pratik Gupta – Co-founder, Zoo Media and FoxyMoron was just 19 years of age when he started his entrepreneurial journey with FoxyMoron. 12 years later it is one of India’s leading digital marketing companies. Pratik has wasted no time in resting on his laurels and started Zoo Media, a full-service network with seven agency brands. And has already got robust growth plans for the future. He says that all of this has come about through sheer hard work and by taking some very calculated risks. In this episode he speaks to us about his journey, challenges, failures and successes, and what it takes to reach where he is today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Pratik Gupta – Co-founder, Zoo Media and FoxyMoron was just 19 years of age when he started his entrepreneurial journey with FoxyMoron. 12 years later it is one of India’s leading digital marketing companies. Pratik has wasted no time in resting on his laurels and started Zoo Media, a full-service network with seven agency brands. And has already got robust growth plans for the future.

He says that all of this has come about through sheer hard work and by taking some very calculated risks.

In this episode he speaks to us about his journey, challenges, failures and successes, and what it takes to reach where he is today.

This is Taking Chances.

--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message]]> 3413 EP 1: Being Unique with Manish Malhotra https://anchor.fm/takingchances/episodes/EP-1-Being-Unique-with-Manish-Malhotra-erb0fm With three decades of a glorious journey in the world of costume designing, Manish Malhotra is known for his path breaking work. He is the man who redefined the fashion of Indian cinema, and has dressed some of the best names in India and abroad. In this episode he talks about who he loves dressing the most in Bollywood, his journey from a costume designer to a couturier, fashion influencer and revivalist. And how he changed the whole fashion outlook of India. This is Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:58:52 -0000 EP 1: Being Unique with Manish Malhotra full 1 Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi With three decades of a glorious journey in the world of costume designing, Manish Malhotra is known for his path breaking work. He is the man who redefined the fashion of Indian cinema, and has dressed some of the best names in India and abroad. In this episode he talks about who he loves dressing the most in Bollywood, his journey from a costume designer to a couturier, fashion influencer and revivalist. And how he changed the whole fashion outlook of India. This is Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message With three decades of a glorious journey in the world of costume designing, Manish Malhotra is known for his path breaking work.

He is the man who redefined the fashion of Indian cinema, and has dressed some of the best names in India and abroad.

In this episode he talks about who he loves dressing the most in Bollywood, his journey from a costume designer to a couturier, fashion influencer and revivalist. And how he changed the whole fashion outlook of India.

This is Taking Chances

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