With International Dance day being celebrated tomorrow across the world I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to share my conversation with one of the most talented dancers of today's generation - Simran Sivakumar. She is to me the perfect amalgamation of classical, contemporary, modern and western styles of dancing. Having carved a niche for herself as a dancer par excellence Simran brings to the table a variety of different skills. Her years of experience as a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and performer clearly shines through in every single video that we see on Social media and the amount of perfection she brings to the limelight takes years of training, not to mention countless hours of practice. Not only are these videos breathtakingly beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye they are filled with grace, technical knowledge, clarity in movement and so much more. Simran and I talk about her journey, her strengths and weaknesses, her thoughts on being a content creator and so much more on today's episode.There is so much that I learnt from the conversation that I had with her and I really look forward to seeing her grow from strength to strength in the coming years. Dancer or not, this is an episode you don't want to miss. International Dance Day special.

With International Dance day being celebrated tomorrow across the world I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to share my conversation with one of the most talented dancers of today's generation - Simran Sivakumar. She is to me the perfect amalgamation of classical, contemporary, modern and western styles of dancing. Having carved a niche for herself as a dancer par excellence Simran brings to the table a variety of different skills. Her years of experience as a trained Bharatnatyam dancer and performer clearly shines through in every single video that we see on Social media and the amount of perfection she brings to the limelight takes years of training, not to mention countless hours of practice. Not only are these videos breathtakingly beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye they are filled with grace, technical knowledge, clarity in movement and so much more. Simran and I talk about her journey, her strengths and weaknesses, her thoughts on being a content creator and so much more on today's episode.There is so much that I learnt from the conversation that I had with her and I really look forward to seeing her grow from strength to strength in the coming years. Dancer or not, this is an episode you don't want to miss. International Dance Day special. 

The People I Meet

Episode 33

On today's episode I am in conversation with someone who is truly bold, sassy, unapologetic and unfiltered in her opinions and is not afraid to stand out from the crowd. She wakes up every morning with an unending zest for life, a crazy amount of passion and enough energy to bring the roof down. Jane Jeyakumar is a woman of many talents. She is a Radio Jockey, Vlogger, Social Media Influencer, Podcaster, Marketing strategist and so much more. She is a fire-cracker at what she does and is always looking for cool things to do not just in her city but even outside of it. She has always lived life on her own terms and the sort of experience she brings to the table is incomparable. On the episode she shares with me her vulnerabilities, her idea of romance, why she does what she does, her recent addiction to fitness, what drives her as a 36 year old to get out of bed everyday and so much more. Catch this power house of talent in conversation with me only on The People I Meet - Season 2.

On today's episode I am in conversation with someone who is truly bold, sassy, unapologetic and unfiltered in her opinions and is not afraid to stand out from the crowd. She wakes up every morning with an unending zest for life, a crazy amount of passion and enough energy to bring the roof down. Jane Jeyakumar is a woman of many talents. She is a Radio Jockey, Vlogger, Social Media Influencer, Podcaster, Marketing strategist and so much more. She is a fire-cracker at what she does and is always looking for cool things to do not just in her city but even outside of it. She has always lived life on her own terms and the sort of experience she brings to the table is incomparable. On the episode she shares with me her vulnerabilities, her idea of romance, why she does what she does, her recent addiction to fitness, what drives her as a 36 year old to get out of bed everyday and so much more. Catch this power house of talent in conversation with me only on The People I Meet - Season 2. 

Episode 32

On the occasion of World Health day I think its a happy coincidence that my guest for today is someone who fits the bill. In today's fast paced world it is but imperative that we understand how important it is to be fit and healthy. Finding the right trainer or coach is one of the most important aspects of your fitness journey because to be very honest finding the right person who makes you want to be the fittest version of yourself is no cake walk. That's where today's guest comes in. A multifaceted superwoman, Sheba Devaraj is a well known name in the fitness circle of Chennai and is the proud owner of her own Strength and Conditioning Studio known as Creed. Sheba did not magically enter the world of Fitness, it has always been her passion even when she was a reporter/ content writer/ amateur Kart Racer or working as a game developer for a reputed firm in the city. What made her want to pursue this dream? What are those FAQ's that she is a little tired of? Is it easy being a part of a male- dominated industry such as fitness? What stereotypes does she want to break? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this episode.

On the occasion of World Health day I think its a happy coincidence that my guest for today is someone who fits the bill. In today's fast paced world it is but imperative that we understand how important it is to be fit and healthy. Finding the right trainer or coach is one of the most important aspects of your fitness journey because to be very honest finding the right person who makes you want to be the fittest version of yourself is no cake walk. That's where today's guest comes in. A multifaceted superwoman, Sheba Devaraj is a well known name in the fitness circle of Chennai and is the proud owner of her own Strength and Conditioning Studio known as Creed. Sheba did not magically enter the world of Fitness, it has always been her passion even when she was a reporter/ content writer/ amateur Kart Racer or working as a game developer for a reputed firm in the city. What made her want to pursue this dream? What are those FAQ's that she is a little tired of? Is it easy being a part of a male- dominated industry such as fitness? What stereotypes does she want to break? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on this episode.

Episode 31

On episode 3 of Season 2, it gives me great pleasure to have as my guest one of the most multi-faceted super woman of Chennai and someone who I really look up to as a role-model. Rohini Rau is a leading Doctor, International Sailor, TED fellow, a Global Shaper, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a young mom and so much more. She grew up watching her mom hustle 24/7, take care of her family and contribute to the betterment of society every single day and to her that was nothing out of the ordinary, in fact that was how she liked it. Today as a young mom her social media posts about her pregnancy, her honest and filter - free approach to life and everything else that she does on a day to day basis has had a very positive influence in the minds of the people. Rohini is undoubtedly a force to reckon with and on today's episode she gets candid about her life's journey and how she manages to do it all.

On episode 3 of Season 2, it gives me great pleasure to have as my guest one of the most multi-faceted super woman of Chennai and someone who I really look up to as a role-model. Rohini Rau is a leading Doctor, International Sailor, TED fellow, a Global Shaper, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a young mom and so much more. She grew up watching her mom hustle 24/7, take care of her family and contribute to the betterment of society every single day and to her that was nothing out of the ordinary, in fact that was how she liked it. Today as a young mom her social media posts about her pregnancy, her honest and filter - free approach to life and everything else that she does on a day to day basis has had a very positive influence in the minds of the people. Rohini is undoubtedly a force to reckon with and on today's episode she gets candid about her life's journey and how she manages to do it all.

Episode 30

One of the most dynamic women entrepreneur duos of Chennai city, my guests today are a force to reckon with. Jinal and Vandhana are as different as chalk and cheese but when it comes to building their brand Wsquare their values, ethics and ideas are all aligned towards a common goal of uplifting women. Coming from varied backgrounds the two women bring to the table a plethora of talents, skills and ideologies and are firm believers of being a voice for the voiceless. I have had the good fortune of watching them evolve on this journey and am incredibly proud of how far they have come. From being India's first co-working space for women to now being incubators these women are here to stay and slay. We discuss motherhood, challenges of entrepreneurship, the gender stereotype, the digital future and so much more on today's episode. Tune in to find out and let me know what you think.

One of the most dynamic women entrepreneur duos of Chennai city, my guests today are a force to reckon with. Jinal and Vandhana are as different as chalk and cheese but when it comes to building their brand Wsquare their values, ethics and ideas are all aligned towards a common goal of uplifting women. Coming from varied backgrounds the two women bring to the table a plethora of talents, skills and ideologies and are firm believers of being a voice for the voiceless. I have had the good fortune of watching them evolve on this journey and am incredibly proud of how far they have come. From being India's first co-working space for women to now being incubators these women are here to stay and slay. We discuss motherhood, challenges of entrepreneurship, the gender stereotype, the digital future and so much more on today's episode. Tune in to find out and let me know what you think. 

Episode 29

On the first episode of season 2, I introduce to you one of my oldest friends and a freakishly talented human being Aarabhi Badri. I have known her for close to around 15 years now and I have always been in awe of how committed, sincere, hardworking and talented she is at everything that she does. A dancer, special educator and a creative movement rehabilitator this young mom has always been vocal about her opinions, thoughts and ideas right from when she was 5. On this episode today we talk about our journey together as friends, how our relationship has survived the various highs and lows, her interest in planning her days since she was 10, what influenced her decision to enter the disability education sector despite pursuing an electronic media course, her love for the arts and a whole lot more. As always this was a very special episode with a very special guest and its as honest as it can get. Listen to it and let me know what you think.

On the first episode of season 2, I introduce to you one of my oldest friends and a freakishly talented human being Aarabhi Badri. I have known her for close to around 15 years now and I have always been in awe of how committed, sincere, hardworking and talented she is at everything that she does. A dancer, special educator and a creative movement rehabilitator this young mom has always been vocal about her opinions, thoughts and ideas right from when she was 5. On this episode today we talk about our journey together as friends, how our relationship has survived the various highs and lows, her interest in planning her days since she was 10, what influenced her decision to enter the disability education sector despite pursuing an electronic media course, her love for the arts and a whole lot more. As always this was a very special episode with a very special guest and its as honest as it can get. Listen to it and let me know what you think. 

Episode 28

Hi, It's me again and I am back with season two of my Podcast series - The People I Meet. On this journey I hope to share with you once again some real, raw and honest stories of the people I respect, admire and love. I am inspired by every single person I meet and I cant even begin to express how much I learn from them during the countless conversations and interactions I have with each of them. This is the pilot episode of season 2 and I am thrilled once again to be sharing these stories with you and launching this season on International Women's day. Here's to Strong Women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. Happy Listening.

Hi, It's me again and I am back with season two of my Podcast series - The People I Meet. On this journey I hope to share with you once again some real, raw and honest stories of the people I respect, admire and love. I am inspired by every single person I meet and I cant even begin to express how much I learn from them during the countless conversations and interactions I have with each of them. This is the pilot episode of season 2 and I am thrilled once again to be sharing these stories with you and launching this season on International Women's day. Here's to Strong Women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them. Happy Listening.

Episode 27

And we are at the Silver Jubilee Episode. For this one right off the bat I knew I wanted to have a conversation with a young, talented millennial who according to me is the perfect fit for the term " Free Spirit". My guest today is all of 26 , she is a traveler, a writer and an entrepreneur with dreams as big as the sky. She loves to share stories just like me, have deep conversations about a variety of subjects but more importantly she uses several different avenues to showcase her ideas with the world. On days that she is not working, travelling or hustling with her business, which are extremely rare days to be honest, she has conversations with her plants and her pet. I talk to Mridula, the founder of Jugaad about so many different things today but my favourite part of our conversation has to be the 5 year plan that she shared with me . It's just so honest, inspirational and moving at the same time that I had to share it with you all. Have a listen won't you?

Episode 26

There are some people you meet in life who you admire just for their sheer talent, passion and work ethic and one such person I know features as my guest today on The People I Meet. Soundarya Bala Nandakumar is a playback singer, actor, performer and so much more. She is sincere, committed, hardworking and is always vocal about what's on her mind. From having given up a stable bank job to follow her dreams, to now working in one of the most anticipated feature films of Tamil Cinema Soundarya's life has definitely been a roller coaster ride. What does she enjoy doing more, acting or singing? What has this pandemic taught her? How does she evaluate her journey? These are just a few of the questions she has answered on today's episode and her answers are honest, truthful and direct. Tune in now.

Episode 25

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the console of a DJ? Well, I always have and of course being the curious human that I am I wanted to get one of the pioneer DJ's of Chennai to spill the secrets with you as well. Being a DJ is a lot of hard work and it definitely isn't always about the glitz and the glamour that we see on Page 3. Besides a deep passion for music, there is a specific skill set that helps you stand out in a crowd and a sound knowledge of technology definitely helps up the game. DJ Zen talks about his journey, how this particular career choice happened to him, where India Stands in terms of the party scene an so much more on today's episode. Tune in now and let me know what you think.

Episode 24

Sometimes in life despite having a rock solid plan in place , your life switches tracks and goes on a completely different route. A few years later when you look back you realise that the detour was the best thing that could have happened to you! This is exactly what my guest for today feels when she talks about how she decided to embark on her Hair-Dressing journey. Cutting hair is a science, knowing what works best for each hair texture is an art, understanding what exactly your client wants is a skill and ensuring that they leave the salon with a smile on their face is a true gift! This is a gift that Uma Selvaraj possesses in abundance and during the course of our conversation today you will find out that behind the pretty face and the gorgeous curls stands a strong, independent woman who has big dreams for the future. Join us on this episode to know a lot more about this curly haired Diva from Chennai.

Episode 23

Today's guest is a young content creator who believes that there is a place for everyone in the digital world and is always looking for new ways to express himself. A music producer, editor and writer facing an existential crisis is what his social media bio reads but this young gun is here to stay and slay. Arjun Manohar has always believed that given the right platform every individual can find their voice and express freely their thoughts and opinions , but its up-to that individual to find that voice and give it life! We talk about a great deal of feelings on this episode of my podcast and as always it was sincere, honest and candid! I hope you enjoy this chat.

Episode 22

Today's guest is a Theatre Technocrat. A very intriguing title no? When the gentleman himself is such a multi-faceted and interesting personality I am sure the title must be too. Anyone who is from Chennai must know of The Little Theatre and if they do, it obviously means that they know the Man behind it - Artistic Director, Krishnakumar alias KK as he is fondly called. A man of many many talents KK is a Director, Actor, Producer , Writer, a TED X speaker, member of the Global Shapers Community and so much more. A national level swimmer and a fitness enthusiast he is also deeply passionate about animal welfare and is often found juggling between all of these different roles with a great level of energy! Today's conversation touches upon several aspects of his journey and is as honest as it gets! Tune in to know more about this wonderful human being!

Episode 21

Today's guest is a musician with a Midas touch. One of the most sought-after violinists of his generation he is at ease with varied genres of music be it Carnatic, Blues, Jazz, Commerical or even Heavy Metal. He adds his own personal touch to any track he plays and there-in lies the magic. Shravan Sridhar is not just a well known face in the music circles, he is also a social media celebrity with a very loyal fan base. In his own words, Shravan shares that he did not have an epiphany of sorts that Music was his life's true calling yet Music is all he has known and loved for close to 19 years. Today we talk about his tryst with music, how it all started, his varied associations with some incredibly talented musicians across the globe and of course his band's new album. Catch it all here on this very special episode.

Episode 20

Today's guest is a sauve, charming, talented, young Designer from Chennai who has made his presence felt very strongly in the Fashion Industry. What started as a childhood obsession slowly translated into a hobby during the weekends which later on became a full fledged career choice. From creating one or two ensembles for friends and family members for their special occasions to owning a beautiful studio in Adyar, Ashwin Thiyagarajan's journey of becoming an established brand that makes statement bespoke outfits for everyone has truly been phenomenal. Just like his clothes, Ashwin's personality also makes a statement every single time. Outspoken , sensitive and classy he shares his journey with me today as we talk about his Oscar moment, his coming out journey, his love for all things vintage and so much more. Listen in and let me know what you think.

Episode 19

This is my first podcast, please have fun listening and give feedback :) I have had the good fortune of meeting several wonderful people along this adventure called life and through this series I hope to share some of their beautiful stories with you all. I hope you will enjoy listening to it :)

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