Nature alone is antique, and the oldest art a mushroom  

Episode 7 is a conversation with Prithvi Kini who is the co-founder of Nuvedo. In this episode, we talk about mushrooms, how to grow them, and their medicinal properties. She tells us about the different varieties of mushrooms, the lab process that is needed for growing the spawns, and the entire process of growing mushrooms. We also talk about how it is essential for people to become self-sufficient and grow mushrooms at home as it is an important skill to possess since the pandemic. Prithvi gives us insights into the workings of her startup Nuvedo.  

Prithvi is the Co-Founder of Nuvedo, a mushroom lovers' haven. She is a philosophy graduate who changed careers and decided to enroll in a permaculture course after discovering the therapeutic and healing benefits of mushrooms, as well as wanting to start a startup that was more aligned with her values. She facilitated the founding of two startups in the cybersecurity and bioengineering sectors before shifting her focus to her passion for mushrooms.  

 You can connect with her on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nuvedo/  

Website: https://nuvedo.com/blog/

“Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.”  

Episode 6 is a conversation with Nikita Agarwal about her journey of becoming a solopreneur from an engineer. In this episode, we talk about turning passion into a profession, the challenges one faces in doing so, the process of learning doodling and drawing caricatures, human anatomy, and the power of observing our surroundings. We tap into her experiences and draw out beautiful stories that inspire everyone.  

Nikita Agarwal started a page called Cuppadoodle as a side hustle with her day job which later turned into a full-grown business. She is a self-taught illustrator, cartoonist, animator, and a story cooker as she calls herself. She completed her Design Masters from NIFT Delhi, worked for 2 years as a graphic designer, and finally took a leap of faith to become a solopreneur from home.  

You can connect with her on:  

Instagram: instagram.com/cuppadoodle/

Talking points:  

1. Transitioning from engineering to digital animation. 

2. Passion and profession. How to manage monetization?  

3. Story behind the name, “Cuppadoodle” 

4. Concepts for your videos 

5. Time and effort taken to create one post. 

6. Art of storytelling and the journey of building and drawing cartoon characters 

7. About her offerings- wedding invites, customized illustrations, calendars. 

8. Turning failure into a chance to self-reflect. 

9. Message for the younger generation.

You have to dream before your dreams come true.  

Episode 5 is a conversation with Armaan Khera about his journey as an actor in the industry. We spoke about how difficult it is to get your foot in the door, how to make maximum use of the opportunities at hand and how consistency is the only way to success in this field. We also discuss in detail,  about how he gets into the skin of a particular character.  

Armaan Khera left behind his insurance sales consultant job to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He learned his acting skills from California’s Edgemar Centre for the Arts. After this, he got an opportunity to work with Ashutosh Gowariker in his debut series Everest. He was then cast in films like Red Thread, the Bandit Hound, and Taish and we have all seen him recently in the Netflix series Masaba Masaba.  

You can connect with him on:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armaankhera/?hl=en 

Amrita Sukumar is an architect and a podcast host. She started this podcasting journey 2.5 years ago in an attempt to understand what motivates people to follow their passion despite the friction that they face on a daily basis. The UNSETTLING Podcast has covered the stories of more than 70 individuals who explored career avenues beyond the regular realm of options and achieved success.  

You can connect with her on:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar_unsettling/ 

Email: podcast.unsettling.as@gmail.com  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amritasukumar.unsettling