Listen Up with Sim & Isha

Listen to this episode if you've ever felt like everyone else got the confidence handbook and you somehow missed the memo.
We're talking about self-worth, validation, social media, and the everyday habits that help you trust yourself a little more.
We unpack what confidence really is, why so many of us lose it, and the small mindset shifts and habits that can help us build it back.
It's the conversation we wish someone had with us sooner. ❤️ 

How do you build a personal brand when you still feel confused about your life?

In this episode of Listen Up with Sim & Isha, we’re joined by Namrata Chawla for an honest conversation about personal branding, career growth, self-doubt, mindset, career changes, and navigating your 20s.

We talk about how to build a personal brand on social media, grow an audience from scratch, deal with uncertainty, and stop waiting to have everything figured out before starting.

This episode also explores:

•  career shifts in your 20s 
•  building confidence online 
•  handling family expectations 
•  manifestation & vision boards 
•  mindset and personal growth 
•  trusting your timing and path 

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your career direction, this episode will remind you that growth often comes from trying, experimenting, and learning as you go.

Perfect for anyone interested in: personal branding, self-growth, career advice, content creation, mindset, social media growth, and navigating your 20s.

No preaching.
No perfect answers.
Just real conversations and lived experiences.

We’re back!
Season 2 of Listen Up

Hosted by Sim & Isha, two girls in their 20s navigating life in real time

This season is different more intentional, more reflective, and rooted in growth

From relationships and career confusion to identity, manifestation, feeling stuck and redefining success these are honest conversations about what it actually feels like to figure life out as you go

We talk about the gap between effort and results
expectations vs reality
and why doing everything right doesn’t always lead to the outcomes you imagined

No preaching
no perfect answers
just real talk from a place of lived experience

If you’re in your 20s and somewhere between who you were and who you’re becoming you’ll feel seen here!

New episodes every fortnight!

These episodes were recorded towards the end of 2025, so if you catch a little New Year energy in our conversations, now you know why. 

We’re back after almost a month, and this episode helped set us the tone for a new season, in life, in perspective, and in the way we want to show up for ourselves and for you.

We talk about choosing gratefulness as our guiding word, the real kind that helps you stay grounded through messy transitions and uncertain phases.
We also share the small shifts we’re making, how we’re entering this new season, and what practicing gratefulness actually feels like beyond the aesthetic.

Some Reflective Prompts that might help you too-
Who are you choosing to show up as in this season ?
What word captures the energy you want to carry into 2026 ?
What is something you are grateful for today ?

Season 2 with Simran and Isha is here, honest, soft, grounding and full of intention.

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The festival lights may be out, but your spark doesn’t have to be.

In this post-Diwali episode, Simran and Isha talk about finding your rhythm again, from small resets to real ways of bringing motivation back after the chaos of celebrations.

If you’re also in that “what now?” mood after the festivities, this one’s your comfort listen ,  full of practical tips, relatable moments, and gentle reminders that it’s okay to start slow.

✨ Plus, a sneak peek into what’s coming in Season 2 of Listen Up new stories, new guests, and the same heart.

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This Diwali feels a little different, doesn’t it?

 The excitement is still there, the lights, the sweets, the chaos, but somewhere along the way, festivals started to feel different.

In this episode, Simran and Isha dive into October Theory, sharing nostalgic memories of old Diwalis, the way celebrations have evolved, and what the festival means when you’re navigating your 20s. It’s honest, emotional, and full of laughter, like a late-night chat with friends who just get it.

So, whether you’re lighting diyas or just reflecting on how much life has changed, tune in for warmth, nostalgia, and a reminder that growing up doesn’t mean growing apart from the joy of the season.

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Listen Up turns ONE! 🎉 

In this heartfelt anniversary episode, Simran and Isha look back at a year of podcasting, all the laughs, the tears, the late night recordings, and the many lessons learned.

From navigating the chaos of life in your 20s to sharing stories about friendships, love, career, and self growth, this podcast has always been about authenticity and connection. 
This short and sweet reflection is our way of saying thank you for being part of our journey and community.

If you’re looking for a podcast that’s real, relatable, and feels like catching up with friends, this one’s for you.

Here’s to one year of Listen Up and many more to come. 💕

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Adulthood comes with responsibilities no one prepares you for, but in your 20s it feels like you’re constantly wearing too many hats. 

From being the “therapist friend” to the “grammar police,” the “book recommender” to the “listener,” we all play roles that never appear in a job description. 

In this fun and refreshing episode of Listen Up, Simran and Isha talk about the hidden roles and expectations that young adults face every day. Short, witty, and full of relatable moments, this one will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even send it to your “therapist friend.

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This week, we’re joined by Aayushi Aggarwal, business coach, entrepreneur, and a woman building her own path in the world of startups. 

In this candid conversation, Aayushi shares how she launched her business and coaching journey, the reality of social media burnout for entrepreneurs, why balancing personal relationships while building a business is so tricky, and what it’s like being a woman navigating entrepreneurship today.

It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s packed with insights you won’t find in a business textbook.

✨ About Our Guest:  Aayushi is a business coach and entrepreneur helping people turn their vision into profitable ventures.
As a young woman in the coaching space, she’s building not only her own brand but also empowering others to rise with her.
 
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💬 About Us
We’re Simran and Isha, two friends navigating our 20s and inviting you along for the ride.
Every week, Listen Up dives into real stories, real lessons, and conversations that feel like coffee with your besties.

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This week, Simran & Isha are diving headfirst into the chaos of life in your 20s.
From the struggles and challenges to the joys and messy fun, we’re playing a game that makes you question it all — is it a hot take 🔥 or a heartbreak 💔?
Perfect for anyone navigating the roller-coaster that is their 20s.

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