Ashoka ChangeMakers Radio

Check out this conversation with Gowtham Balajee from Queerbatore which is a non-funded, non-profit collective run by the queer society of Coimbatore with an aim to create online and offline safe spaces for the local LGBTQ+ community. They provide access to health care services, crisis response, & peer counseling as well as work opportunities while creating safe space for the queer community. They also conduct sensitization programs and film screenings for promoting queer inclusion

For more information on Queerbatore, head to Instagram and check out @queerbatore

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This episode is hosted by Hemanshi Agrawal (UG 22).

Disclaimer: The first question "What motivated you to start Queerbatore?" might be a little misleading. The organization was started by a group of people associated with Orinam in 2015 and Gowtham has been an active volunteer since 2018.

Check out this conversation with Megha Bhatia, the Founder of Our Voix. a youth led not for profit organization working on the Primary Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse. Their work focuses on Creating learning resources such as comic books and animated movies to help children recognize abuse. They also conduct sensitization workshops for teachers and children. The latest launches by Our Voix are e-comic books on Body Safety for children and Cyber Safety with Super Buddies.

For more information on Our Voix, head to http://www.ourvoix.com/. On Instagram, check out @ourvoix

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au

This episode is hosted by Ayush Agarwal (UG 22).

Check out this conversation with Shorya Mittal, the founder of Humans of Safe Places (HOSP) which aims at creating safe places, awareness & breaking social stigmas for the LGBTQ+ community. It organizes digital peer support meet-ups, undertakes social media campaigns on de-stigmatization of social issues for the LGBTQ+ community, & provides a platform to survivors of gender based violence to share their voices & create awareness through digital storytelling.

For more information on HOSP, head to https://www.humansofsafeplaces.org/. On Instagram, check out @humansofsafeplaces

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au

This episode is hosted by Aditi Tibarewal (UG 22).

Check out this conversation with Dr.Pragati Singh, the founder of SAMHA - Sexual And Mental Health Association which is working towards cultivating an inclusive professional & workplace culture for LGBTQ+ community & women. She has also founded the Indian sub-continents first support group for asexual people, the Indian Aces.

For more information on Dr.Pragati, head to drpragatisingh.com or head to indianaces.org to know more about the support group, Indian Aces. On Instagram, check out @humansofqueer to read queer people's stories from across the world.

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on Instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au

This show is hosted by Kavya Satish (UG 22).

Get ready to witness some new conversations that capture the stories of social change makers. Come, understand how these entrepreneurs initiated, contributed to positive social impact, stuck to their paths, and what keept them going. Catch these conversations driven by Ashoka UG students. We at the InfoEdge Centre for Entrepreneurship, Ashoka University hope you enjoy and imbibe the insights from these conversations! Listen to a a quick preview of what the new season entails.

Voices in the trailer are Aditi Tibarewal (UG 22), Ayush Agarwal (UG 22), Hemanshi Agrawal (UG22), and Kavya Satish (UG 22).

The last one !

This conversation with Vishal Punjabi, throws light on how the wedding industry has evolved in last decade as well as the role they played in bringing an altogether change in they way things are conducted today.  In this episode, Vishal provides insights into company's birth, ideation, pivots during pandemic and future plans as well.

For more information on the Wedding Filmer, check out their website at https://www.theweddingfilmer.com/story or checkout their instagram handle @theweddingfilmer .

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This show is hosted by Chaand Taneja. For speaker recommendations write to her at [email protected]

This show is produced and edited by Yash Saxena. You can reach him on [email protected]

Check out this conversation with the founder of MY CAPTAIN, an online platform that helps you take the first step in your field of passion with the help of young achievers, mentors and guides.

This conversation with Sameer Ramesh, thoroughly describes the adaptations of the virtual life( brought to us by the Pandemic) and the pivot required in the education system of today. Platforms like My Captain are going to be the revolution we require to shift away from the rote learning attitude in the Education system of India.   In this episode, Sameer provides insights into company's birth, ideation, pivots during pandemic and future plans as well.

For more information on My Captain, check out their website at https://www.mycaptain.in/about/ or checkout their instagram handle @mycaptainofficial .

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au.

This show is hosted by Chaand Taneja. For speaker recommendations write to her at [email protected]

This show is produced and edited by Yash Saxena. You can reach him on [email protected]

 Check out this conversation with the founder of PIDGE, a Gurgaon based early stage start-up and India’s only secure, on-demand last mile logistics service provider.

This conversation with Rushil Mohan, thoroughly describes the logistics industry of India.  Rushil, a Northwestern University Graduate,  is an amazing individual and entrepreneur who, along with his father, Ratnesh ( co-founder of Pidge), has been able to bring about a logistical solution to the India of today.  In this episode he provides legitimate insight into company's birth, ideation, pivots during pandemic and future plans as well. 

For more information on Pidge, check out their website at https://www.pidge.in/ or checkout their instagram handle @pidge_mobility .

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au.

This show is hosted by Chaand Taneja. For speaker recommendations write to her at [email protected]

This show is produced and edited by Yash Saxena. You can reach him on [email protected]

For all the music lovers, producers and artists out there! Check out this conversation with the founder of Pagal Haina Records, an Indian Artist Development Company. 

This conversation with Dhruv Singh, was the most awaited one for us! Dhruv, Founder of Pagal Haina Records( the record label and developer for artists like Prateek Kuhad,  Lifafa and many others), is an amazing individual and entrepreneur who has been able to revamp how the Indian Music Industry perceives the work of independent artists.   He has provided a legitimate insight into company's birth, ideation, pivots during pandemic and future plans for the record label. 

For more information on Pagal Haina Records, check out their website at PagalHaina.com or checkout their instagram handle @pagalhaina and @rainking7. They have an amazing playlist on Spotify in the name of 'Puff Puff Pass' which gets a monthly update! 

For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au.

This show is hosted by Chaand Taneja. For speaker recommendations write to her at [email protected]

This show is produced and edited by Yash Saxena. You can reach him on [email protected]

Are you a/to-be baker or are you a foodie? well there is no in-between and if you're either this one's for you!

This conversation with Pooja Dhingra, has been an extremely insightful one! Pooja, Founder of Le15 Patisserie- India's first French macaroon brand,  is an amazing individual and entrepreneur who has been able to ' build a brand name bigger than the brand itself' (more on that in the episode). She has provided a legitimate insight into company's birth, ideation, her new store and future plans. Listen to the conversation and let yourself be inspired to take off on your own journey of becoming a baker and restauranteur. 

For more information on Le15, check out their website at Le15.com or checkout their instagram handle @poojadhingra and @le15india.

 For any queries and/or recommendations write to us at [email protected] or reach out to us on instagram at @CenteforEntrepreneurship_au.

This show is hosted by Chaand Taneja. For speaker recommendations write to her at [email protected]

This show is produced and edited by Yash Saxena. You can reach him on [email protected]