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

One for the kitchen and one for the soul  

Episode 2 is a conversation with Yash Jhaveri who is a Marketing Director and a Business Development Head of his family business WeCare Meditex Pvt Ltd. We talk about the ups and downs of running a family business and how to manage the pressure of making sales calls successfully. He also talks about the research that goes behind bringing a product to the market. When he is not neck-deep in running the business, he follows his passion of pursuing photography. While he enjoys dipping his hands in all genres of photography, his main aim is to tell a story with the help of his craft. He also gives tips on how you can grow your Instagram page if you are just a beginner.  

Yash Jhaveri has done his majors in Marketing and Entrepreneurship and is working as a Marketing Director and a Business Development Head in his family business that is into Healthcare and Hygiene, called “WeCare Meditex Pvt Ltd.  And he is also a Freelance Photographer, Marketeer, and content writer, and he also DJs and Curates Playlists of all sorts of genres on Apple Music and Spotify.  Y

ou can connect with him on: 

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/yashj?igshid=stxe9jf9jb7s 

https://instagram.com/yjclicks?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yash.jhaveri.33   

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jhaveriyash300?s=21 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/yash-jhaveri-b46399203 

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/yash1995 

Pinterest: Yashj20   

Wordpress: https://jhaveriyash300.wordpress.com/

Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.  

Episode 1 is a conversation with Arjun Jani, the founder of- The Entrepreneurs of India. It is a startup that covers the stories of entrepreneurs from all walks of life. In this episode, we talk about: 

1. How to set up a storytelling startup? 

2. Structures necessary to run the company on automate 

3. Frequently asked questions in an interview 

4. Learnings from his failures 

5. Learnings from his journey 

6. Importance of trial and error  

Arjun Jani is an entrepreneur and founder of - The Entrepreneurs of India. He is someone who left the corporate world the to tell stories of entrepreneurs and in the process became an entrepreneur of stories himself. Over the past three years since the launch of his venture, he has grown as a brand and as a person.  

You can get featured on:  

Website: https://www.theentrepreneursofindia.in/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theentrepreneursofindia

Daily hunt: https://m.dailyhunt.in/profile/EntrepreneursofIndia

Finding the right match on Anuroop Wiwaha Sanstha  

Marriages are made in heaven but they last only when you put in the necessary effort whilst you are on Earth  

Episode 20 is a conversation with Tanmay Kanitkar about Anuroop Wiwaha which was first established in 1975 by his grandmother Mrs. Anjali Kanitkar. In the episode, we talk about how the concept of marriage has changed over the years and what they have been doing to keep up with this change. We also address the issues of creating a tailor-made bio for an individual, the conversations that are necessary before stepping into the process of finding a perfect match, and the need for counseling in all these processes. I hope the listeners will get an insight as to how to create a profile and how to navigate through the online world of matrimony.  

Tanmay Kanitkar, took over the mantle of Anuroop Wiwaha a few years back and added his own flavor to the traditional way of finding a match. Since he is a millennial himself, he knew what problems the youth faced in today's world and incorporated various programs into Anuroop with the help of his team to ease the process of looking for a potential partner. They help individuals via counseling, guide them through the process of communicating to their parents or their partners and also teach them the value of self-love!

"A work of art doesn’t exist outside the perception of the audience."  

Episode 19 is a conversation with Jay Thakur who is Visual Development Artist working with Sony Pictures Animation on Spiderman- Across the Spiderverse. In this episode, we talk about what a Visual Development Artist does, how he comes up with concepts for his designs and the role of observation in being a good designer. He has also spoken about his journey of transitioning from an industrial designer to a visual development artist and the parallels that he has drawn from both fields.  

Jay Thakur is a Visual Development Artist who is currently working with Sony Pictures Animation on the upcoming movie, Spiderman- Across the Spiderverse. He worked as a product designer in Denmark and freelance work in India before he moved to LA to work as a VDA. He believes that change is inevitable and constantly stepping out of your comfort zone makes you used to it. This eliminates fear and makes you excited about the unknown.  

Talking Points:  

1. Role of a visual development artist 

2. Coming up with concepts for storyboards 

3. Finding a balance between external factors and one's own intuition as a designer 

4. Transitioning from an industrial designer to a visual development artist. His journey. 

5. Experience of working on Spiderman- Across the Spiderverse with Sony Pictures Animation. 

6. Role of observation in a good design 

7. His previous work and projects 

8. The difference in the perspective of fan theories and the actual concept. 

9. Message for the audience  

Check out his artwork on: 

Website: https://www.jay-thakur.com/ 

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

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease.  

Episode 18 is a conversation with Dr. Suchita Gandhi. In this episode, we talk about the various principles of Homeopathy, the similarities, and differences between each science, and how they can work harmoniously together. We bust a few myths regarding Homeopathy as well. Suchita has explained in depth the kind of holistic changes necessary in one's lifestyle to live a healthy and fulfilling life.  

Dr. Suchita Gandhi is a homeopathic doctor who has completed her MD and who provides homeopathic consultation & treatment to patients at, ‘NiTARA Homoeopathic Clinic’ her Private OPD clinic for 2 years. She also has Experience of teaching Materia Medica to Undergraduate students. She believes in applying her knowledge of medicine to treat the patients and to improve their health and wellbeing to the best that she can, to create awareness amongst the society about physical and mental health, hygiene, nutrition, and personal care, thus making the world a better place to live in.  

You can connect with her on:  

Gmail: suchitadipakgandhi@gmail.com  

For further research check out:   

Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34530182/ 

Studies that are taking place on homeopathy and covid 19: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33853178/ 

https://www.iitb.ac.in/en/research-highlight/research-group-iit-bombay-recognised-their-work-shows-scientific-basis