A 50+ businessman who got up late in life and decided to do stand-up comedy so that he could tick it off his bucket list. Well, that's how comedian Atul Khatri defines the best decision of his life! To break the monotony of his routine life, he wanted to try bartending and DJ but that didn’t work out. While figuring out what to do with life, he kept posting jokes on Facebook as a comic-relief. There, he realised he has a sense of humour which people appreciate. And that made him sign up for an ‘open mic’. He vividly remembers that night — hands sweating and legs shivering — but little did he know winning that four minute slot will help him win over his mid-life crisis too. Here, he gets candid about a subject he can never joke, comedy scene in India, differences between his actual persona and stand up avatar, his favourite joke, embarrassing moments and much more. 

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One more shade

Her weight loss journey began really young at the age of 12 because she was an obese child and continued to remain that way for long. What followed post that will unfold in the episode but it’s important for you to know that the obese child has grown up to be a renowned nutritionist today. Welcome Ishi Khosla, who strongly believes in the power of foods, is an author & entrepreneur and is also the reason behind healthy and age-defying looks for so many people. In this episode, along with her journey, we will also understand why she doesn’t believes in a diet chart, how to choose the right nutritionist for yourself, is mindful eating trend here to stay and a million other things. Just hold on! 

The diet master and the power of foods 

Do you think it’s important to pause and reflect in life? Do you find ways to strike a balance between your personal and professional life? How to get away with procrastination, now that’s a common one. Well, put a full stop to all such questions looming over your head as our guest today Ms Geeta Ramakrishnan has an answer to all of these. An ontological coach and author, Geeta left her family business after spending more than three decades to explore the world beyond and make her own identity. Now, let’s connect with her to understand what changed when she walked in for an ontological training programme one morning. 

Winning the game of life 

Ever met a child who tailored his own school uniform at the age of 15 because he didn’t like the fittings? Different right? Well, today that child has grown up to be one of the most creative innovators of contemporary Indian fashion. Meet designer Ashish N Soni known for his minimal yet elegant designs. He has styled celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Anil Kapoor among several others. So, are you ready to dig deep into his journey and know everything fashion right from wardrobe essentials to the most stylish actor? Come let’s begin. 

Every cloth tells a story

Imagine getting sure about your career at the age of 13 while handling bullies and falling into depression. Our guest today was one such child, who himself couldn’t believe how he was so sure so young. For this episode, we have director-actor Adeeb Rais whose anthology series Kaali Peeli tales will be out this 20th. His earlier works include short films such as Auntyji and baatein which clearly reflect his forte that lies in relatable ‘slice of life’ stories. Let’s learn about Adeeb as he gets candid about his choices, films, why age is viewed as a parameter for knowledge and journey off course. 

Find your dream and fly 

A depressed mother, an absent father, six siblings and five stepmothers — author Neelima Dalmia Adhar recalls her bizarre childhood as clear as a cloudless day even when she’s touching her 70s. However, this oddity never kept her away from being who she was and embracing new challenges. Hence, she went to become ‘India’s Most Fearless Author,’ and delivered three best sellers too. Come, learn about this too bold and too defiant author as she gets too candid with us in this episode. 

The flower has bloomed against all odds

When will we have our own Greta Thunberg moment? Are we going to grow couch potatoes in the near future? Will we only understand environment when our collars get black? Are you hopeful about the new health and environment leadership in this twindemic? These are a few hard-hitting questions activist and environmentalist Jai Dhar Gupta and I have explored in this episode. Gupta’s journey towards being a activist dates back to 2013 when he was diagnosed with bronchial asthma even when he was in the pink of health, training for a marathon. Listen to the episode to know how this lung-disease helped him start a movement, understand the nuances of the environment and hold onto the promise young people are bringing in. 

Are we living in a twindemic?

Picture this: Mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta is just a few mins away from reaching the Everest when his oxygen mask stops working. He is ready to face death but only after he reaches the top. So, he requests his Sherpa’s mask and somehow makes it to the peak. As soon as he’s done with the pictures there, he knows it’s time to return the mask and meet death... But how did he return back then? Well, this is just one among the various reasons of why you need to hear his journey. From an asthmatic boy to having close encounters with death on several occasions, suffering frostbites and losing friends on treks, the Guinness World Record Holder has seen it all. What once looked like a nightmare has now become a part of his ‘travel tales.’ Listen to him as he gets candid about all his adventures. 

Dare to dream 

Ever heard of an eight month old infant going to sleep after long drives? Well, most of us have never. But this sounds so cool! This kid was Rashmi Chadha whose love for travelling began quite young, hitting the highways and exploring dhabas. The founder of a travel-tech women-friendly company, Wovoyage, Rashmi chats with us in the most chill and lively manner. Listen to the podcast to know why and how the TedX speaker chose the road less travelled by and that has made all the difference. 

The road not taken

After a lifetime of being told that she was too fat, too loud and too ambitious, Devina Kaur’s world fell apart when her marriage ended. Thirty years of desperately trying to be the person everyone else wanted had resulted in loneliness and depression. Looking for purpose and meaning in life, Devina embarked on a journey of self-discovery and that has made all the difference. Now, an entrepreneur, author, RJ, researcher and motivational speaker, Devina talks about her road to success in the most fun-loving and candid manner. 

Laugh it out

Leaving a stable and secure job for the insecurity of pursuing your passion full-time is daunting. But food, travel and lifestyle blogger Devashree Sanghvi was ready to be her own boss and take a dive into the unknown. In this episode, the founder of the food blog thecrazyindianfoodie gets candid about her choices, gives industry insights while sticking to the quote: Keep your passion alive. 

Donut be afraid to follow your passion 

We only know a few trans voices who have bubbled to the surface. Actor, model, transgender artist and activist Rudrani Chhetri is glad to be counted among them as she feels if not her, somebody else would have gone through the same pain, struggle and rejection. The transwoman who was told to behave ‘normal’ on several occasions and wasn’t even allowed to enter a shopping mall once, now dreams of having the community’s hoardings, a trans winning Miss India and Miss World pageant and contributing in activism and art. Listen to the podcast as she redefines real and beautiful this pride month. 

Tomorrow will be different 

Imagine getting your first unplanned shot over a coffee while chilling with cousins and making memories of a lifetime. Seems like good luck is knocking your door? Well, that’s how actor Mreenal Deshraj bagged her first role, reviving hope and career. As we chat with the actor, she gets candid about her lockdown realisations, career, relationships and so much more unfiltered, embracing her slipped and missed moments. 

Living life unfiltered in a filtered world

We have often seen individuals living their dream life, unaware of the whys and hows that have led them there. It is usually about people's end goal and less of the journey until they write their autobiographies, give TED talks or post 'I made it' moments on the gram. While achieving goals is definitely the desired purpose, what we often forget is the journey is as important as the goal. This realisation and my fondness for the line ‘Safar Khoobsurat hai Manzil se bhi,’ has led to the podcast Celebrace Your Journey by Sakshi Sharma. Here we will dig deep into journeys that can make an impact.

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