On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we got a special guest for you: Poshak Dua. 

He is a renowned cyber-mentalist, mindreader, and illusionist, based in New Delhi. He has become a sensation in the Indian Magicians scene through his viral videos, blowing away the minds of celebrities and this is his podcast debut. 

In the conversation, we delved into Poshak’s journey from pursuing IIT to becoming a magician, process as a performer, gatekeeping ancient Indian magic, fraud magicians, decoding beloved magic tricks, and his SecondAct.

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On the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we got a special guest with us, Mr. Vishesh Gupta. He is the Chairperson of Bharat Soka Gakkai.

The esteemed organization is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Buddhist humanism throughout India, with a mission to foster peace, enlightenment, and a life of dignity for all.

In our insightful conversation, Vishesh shares his journey from a high-powered corporate career to leading a faith-based organization. We delved into the history of BSG, wisdom of Buddha, the growing interest of today’s youth in spirituality, and his SecondAct.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast Season 4, we have an exceptional guest: Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda. She is the principal of the ever-prestigious Miranda House, University of Delhi.

With this episode, we wanted to bring to light the fact that, contrary to popular belief, feminism is not a new phenomenon in India.

It is not a buzzword or another Western fad endangering men of our society; it is a multi-generational struggle to address and challenge the capitalistic-patriarchal foundation with a vision to build an inclusive society with equitable opportunities and dignity for all.

In our conversation with Prof. Nanda, we discussed her 3 decades+ journey at Miranda House, learnings from celebrated feminist activists, the evolution of feminism in the 21st century, how the battle of the sexes is a conditioning, and her SecondAct.

Our Key Takeaways:
✅ Not the love for power; the power of love goes a long way.
✅ Patriarchy causes damage to both men and women in society.
✅ More vulnerability is needed in competitive academic spaces.
✅ Women must respect and celebrate themselves.

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We are finally back with Season 4 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast with Archana Dutta.

On the latest episode, we have a special guest for you: Ankit Jhamb. He is Chief Learning Officer at Grand Thorton Bharat LLP, a 2x TEDx Speaker, and a celebrated author (The Most Negative Book of Positivity, Chasing Fireflies, Lost & Found at 35).

With this episode, we attempted to understand the real Ankit Jhamb behind the applause and achievements, and what we were able to achieve was one of the most vulnerable and intellectually potent episodes of our series.

In the conversation, we discussed Ankit’s professional life, processing grief through art, dissecting the roots of addiction, positive masculinity, building mental resilience, and his SecondAct.

Our Key Takeaways: 
✅ Acknowledging one’s ‘Unworthiness’ is liberating.
✅ You can’t offer peace without being aligned with inner peace.
✅ Creativity demands subservience.
✅ Make a safe environment for individuality to flourish.

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On the Season 3 finale of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Pooja Bedi. She is an Indian actor, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Happy Soul India.

In the conversation, we talked about her prestigious Bedi lineage, stardom, parenthood as a celebrity, spirituality, darkest trials and tribulations, her project - Happy Soul, and, of course, her SecondAct.

This episode is a must-listen to get a humble peek into the person behind the celebrity of Pooja Bedi. Her profound insights, candidness, and infectious energy adorns the spirit of this podcast beautifully.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Keep your childlike innocence alive.
✅ Grief is our superpower in disguise.
✅ Stand tall for your values, against all odds.
✅ Prioritize your wellbeing. It empowers others to do the same.

As we wrap up Season 3 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing guests, viewers, and listeners for supporting us throughout the year.

We are gearing up for Bigger SecondActs in 2024! Stay tuned.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Ajay Jain. He is the founder of Kunzum Cafe-Bookstores and author of ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’.

From being an IT professional to becoming a journalist, travel photographer, author, and owner of one of India’s celebrated bookstore chains, Ajay is on the quest to make the most reinventions possible within the one-take of life. Resorting to conventions is not part of his vocabulary.

In the conversation, we talked about the book ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’, Midlife Crisis, the influence of AI (artificial intelligence) on the creative and publishing industries, how to write a book that sells, and his SecondAct journey.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Consumption of original content sprouts original ideas.
✅ A successful author needs to be multidimensional: storyteller, marketer, and salesperson.
✅ For a comfortable life, we need to push ourselves out of our comfort zone.
✅ Lead from your heart, more than your brain.

Let’s start our journey of becoming voracious readers in 2024 with a simple challenge: read 24 books in 2024. Are you ready?

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Sundeep Kochar. He is a celebrity astrologer, motivational speaker and life coach.

In his 20+ years of experience, from being a cricketer and an actor to India’s one of the most celebrated astrologers with the longest running TV series on Zee News, Sundeep’s constant reinvention is a masterclass of SecondActs.

In the conversation, we talked about the science behind astrology, the relevance of Kundalis in 2024, numerology versus astrology, how luck and successful marriages are crafted by our signs, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Astrology is a compass that makes you conscious of your strengths and spheres where change is needed.
✅ Have faith in the process of reinvention and surrender yourself.
✅ Accept life in all its glory; it builds resilience and gratitude.
✅ We must never resort to conventions; stand out.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Sundeep Kochar. He is a celebrity astrologer, motivational speaker and life coach.

In his 20+ years of experience, from being a cricketer and an actor to India’s one of the most celebrated astrologers with the longest running TV series on Zee News, Sundeep’s constant reinvention is a masterclass of SecondActs.

In the conversation, we talked about the science behind astrology, the relevance of Kundalis in 2024, numerology versus astrology, how luck and successful marriages are crafted by our signs, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Astrology is a compass that makes you conscious of your strengths and spheres where change is needed.
✅ Have faith in the process of reinvention and surrender yourself.
✅ Accept life in all its glory; it builds resilience and gratitude.
✅ We must never resort to conventions; stand out.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Meg Niman. They are the founder and facilitator of the Alter Ego Project.

From Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce to Eminem’s Slim Shady, Alter Egos—the alternative personality that exists with us—has supported artists to delve deeper into the untapped realms of their potential and creativity.

What if we tell you that normal people can also build alter egos to nourish the quality of their lives?

Through the Alter Ego Project, Meg has been committed to guiding people in constructing their alter egos, which pushes them to step out of their comfort zone, improve their problem-solving skills, and boost their confidence to lead a happier life.

In the conversation, we talked about Meg leaving Silicon Valley, the significance of Alter Egos, healing the inner child, mental health in the 40s, and their Second Act.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Being selfish for one’s happiness empowers others to be the same.
✅ Complacency is the worst disservice you can do to the gift of life.
✅ We are all multidimensional beings; we must practice to exhibit it.
✅ Acknowledge the change your wellbeing demands from you.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Robert Pardi. He is an author and the founder of Possibility in Action.

For Robert, ‘Possibility in Action’ signifies how all of us can achieve our infinite potential if we take positive actions; Through his initiative of the same name, he supports people in escaping a life of conformity through fostering self-awareness and the practice of intentional living.

In the conversation, we talked about his creative journey, how he overcame childhood trauma and grief, the moment in India that reaffirmed his faith in life, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Dreams without action to achieve them are worthless.
✅ Life is a terminal disease; be intentional and make the best of it.
✅ Positive acknowledgement of grief is the foundation of our growth ahead.
✅ Cherish ordinary moments to experience extraordinary life.

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