My First Step Ever

My First Step Ever

By Ishani NigamEducation
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My First Step Ever episodes

  • [S2 EP22] Can conversing with self lead to a full filled life? | Chat with Ankita Sood

    Conversing with oneself leads to revelations of your inner mind. Knowing oneself is the biggest strength a person develops for a happy and fulfilled life.

    In the 42nd episode of the My First Step Ever podcast, I have invited an internationally acclaimed Yoga trainer, Ankita Sood, who is a successful example of a self-aware and fulfilled individual. Ankita had a very interesting yet very relatable childhood and professional journey. Her extraordinary journey began when she started to listen to her inner voice and make some tough decisions. 

    Come join me in a heartfelt conversation with an internationally acclaimed Yoga Trainer, who had the courage to listen to herself and reach a stage in life where she could impact over 2 million people through recent videos on motivating people to stay optimistic during covid times on Instagram. 

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    • Miss Ankita Sood, represented India as Yoga Ambassador to Hungary, Deputed by ICCR, Government of India and Ministry of External Affairs from 2017 - 2020. She spread the knowledge of Yoga, Vedas, Indian Philosophy, History and Culture of India across Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina through various international seminars, conferences, sessions and workshops. She was featured in various International Television Shows and Magazines in the Wellness segments.
    • Ms Sood, Represented India as Yoga Ambassador to Cambodia through the Ministry of External Affairs on the International Day of Yoga 2016.
    • She gave up her growing Corporate Career with The Times of India Group in India to spread good health and wellbeing across the globe.
    • Ms Ankita Sood is visiting faculty at the University of Mumbai, India and is teaching students pursuing Diploma & Masters in Yoga . She is also Yoga faculty for the leading corporates and organisations in India. She is conducting numerous Online Wellness programs and Webinars for National and International organisations in the current pandemic situation.
    • Her social media handle is @ankitasoodyoga(Instagram, Facebook, Youtube)

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    • [S2 EP21] How participating in case-competitions can built a 'Can Attitude' in you?

      Have you ever heard your mentor, professor, friend or guest encourage you to participate in case competitions in Universities?

      Well, I had come across many who gave me this advice and I was not very convinced. The reasons for me were pretty clear. 

      • Fear of failure 
      • Working in a random group of students/colleagues 
      • The questions not relating to my field of interest of major 
      • And of course a rebel attitude, why should I? 

        Well, now I give a chance to everything first then form my opinions. Since the 1st year of my masters, I started participating in case competitions and my thinking completely changed. Again for some more obvious reasons 

        • Developed a critical problem-solving approach 
        • Built confidence through pitching 
        • Harnessed teamwork and collaborative spirit 
        • So, I felt, it is time I invite an expert in the Australian landscape who is working relentlessly to create and offer such interesting case problems but wrapped up in a game format that every Australian student is loving. Tune into this exciting and insightful episode where I chat with Shourov Bhattacharya, creating an innovation economy in partnership with his co-founder of Polynize, Marrs. 

          Learn more about his unconventional journey, where he dared to combine creativity with technology and from his 20 years worth of experience was born an innovative game to help students showcase their qualities before business investors. 

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          33 min
        • [S2 EP20] Bursting B2B marketing myths with Marketing Consultant at Deloitte, Australia

          In this episode of the My First Step Ever podcast, I bring to you an episode that addresses the road less travelled by Marketing Graduates and Marketing enthusiasts. 

          When we talk Marketing, we always look from the B2C, business to consumer perspective and delve deep into discussions that help us enhance our techniques to reach our end consumers effectively and efficiently. 

          But, we often overlook, the other important side of Marketing, which is now gaining momentum. Business to Business marketing is now opening to digitizing its processes that in turn, has created plenty of job opportunities for digital gurus, experts and digital marketing enthusiasts. 

          If you are on a hunt to learn more about the opportunities in this career, join me in this episode where I interview the Marketing Lead of Deloitte, Australia, Bianca Ling. 

          "With over 7 years of marketing experience (consumer, agency and professional services), Bianca holds a Bachelor of Commerce (marketing & management) and is a recipient of the Monash Business School Strategic Management Award. She is part of Deloitte’s 2021 Inspiring Women’s Program and was also selected for Deloitte’s 2020 Unleashing Social Leaders Program" - Deloitte, Australia

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          25 min
        • [Check point #2] Special Episode - Story that changed my life | Ishani Nigam

          In today's episode, I wanted to share the story that changed my perspective on life and I can't wait to share it with you!

          So, keeping the surprise intact, here is a story that will surely help you give meaning and direction to your life, that will lead you to a path of satisfaction. 

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        • [S2 EP19] Did you know K-Drama's can help you improve your mental health?

          Mental Health has taken a priority in my of ours lives during a pandemic and post COVID in many countries. We are more aware, conscious and proactive to pay attention to our mental health. 

          So, this time, I happen to come across a globally renowned, certified and seasoned mental health expert, Jeanie Y Chang, who has been bestowed by #1 International Bestseller Author title for her memoir, the book called "A is for Authentic: Not for Anxieties or for Straight A's" and the founder of YourChange Provider, PLLC

          Joining us in this episode to help us deal with depression, low energy, identity crisis and a cycle of lows is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, from North Carolina, USA.

          Tune into this episode to learn more about her new-age treatment for better mental health through watching K-Dramas.

          Yes, you heard it right! check out her YouTube channel to learn more and tune into this exclusive episode where she spills shares about her unique treatment and much more about how can you form an effective mental health routine for the rest of your life.

          Follow her on IG @Noonasnoonchi and @yourchangeprovider

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          34 min
        • [S2 EP18] How to master your emotions effectively? | Ishani chats with Kat Jeffrey

          Emotions are the building block of our mental state. Maintaining a balance of our emotions is of paramount importance for a healthy and successful life. But, in reality, our emotions the most challenging aspects of our existence and we fall prey to them. 

          So, is it bad to experience certain emotions and ignore some? Why is there a need to even master or even understand our emotions? Why can't we let it just be? 

          Young professionals, graduates and students across the are now going through a phase that has multiplied their emotional challenges. So, it was time that I addressed this topic on the latest episode of my podcast My First Step Ever. I am excited to share this episode where I have the honour to discuss this topic in detail with the emotional intelligence expert, Kat Jeffrey. 

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          I would like to introduce our guest speaker today Kat Jeffrey, Kat is a Leadership, Mindset and Career Coach. Who is passionate about emotional intelligence. She is vibrant, energetic and a mentor to many people who are not sure what to do in their careers or life.

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          Tune into this episode to uncover those truths about your emotions and tops tips to master your emotions effectively. 

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          30 min
        • [S2 EP17] Do you want to be money smart? | Ishani chats with Catherine J.Elliss

          Money talk is always interesting, but have you ever thought about having and growing a sustainable income?

          Having a sustainable income is an essential topic and even more important for each one of us to gain information as early on in our lives, so we can create healthy income habits for a better life!

          So, to discuss this essential topic and aspects of our life, I have invited a seasoned author, a coach, a teacher and the CEO of a social enterprise Imagineering 2 a Better World is Catherine J. Elliss. 

          Growing up in an environment that inspired her to be financially independent at a very early age, Catherine launched a few businesses from the age of 13 and experimented with different ways of growing her income. With these lived experiences from the past 2 decades, she penned down a great money smarts book called Prosper as your Soul Prospers. 

          This episode illustrators her experiences, learnings and most importantly imparts actionable steps for you to become money smart from the very get going. 

          Remember my friends, it is not about minting money, it is all about creating wealth. 

          ps: this episode is in no way endorsing or negating any platforms that may or may not have worked for you. This episode is an initiative to purely provide information to young professionals and students who are willing to become financially independent that can help them in their journey to achieve their goals. 

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          Ais and The Medias -  a brilliant money smarts book, the first in its series, that educates about how to grow sustainable income for youth and students. Link to the online copy: https://amzn.to/3pwm5rl

          Learn more about Catherine's work here: www.im2.tv

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          30 min
        • [S2 EP16] How has recruitment process changed for you in recent times?

          Being a student and graduate of COVID times has added multiple layers of challenges to one's job search journey. Being one amongst many graduates of COVID times myself I knew I had to find ways to hard work harder than ever to rise to the situation and be relevant and authentic to people dealing with uncertain times. 

          So, what can you do more besides having a read-worthy CV and eye-catchy cover letter? 

          Well, it is true my friends, the world of recruitment is changing and now people and companies want to engage with passionate, proactive and dynamic individuals who are consistently sharing their views, showing leadership qualities and readily connecting with people to discuss futuristic ideas. 

          So, to help you take one step closer to your goals and job search journey, I invited Ryan Kelly, director of Creative Natives, a new-age recruitment agency. If you are a graduate, aspiring leader or a student seeking simple actionable ways to improve yourself and connect with your potential recruiter, then tune in to this episode where I seek answers on how has the recruitment process changed for graduates and students across the globe and what can you do to achieve your goals?

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          26 min
        • [S2 EP15] Why is it better to be an initiator than a perfectionist at the beginning? | #VarshiniRamakrishnan

          An introvert on an entrepreneurial journey. Defying all odds helps you expand your limits and pushes you to be the best version of yourself. 

          For aspiring leaders, graduates and students across the globe, I am proud to bring to you a story of a young female, who carved her life by finally listening to her heart, but of course, after facing several challenges. 

          " I felt I have forgotten how to design. I had forgotten my biggest talent. It was the most difficult. At that time I was reminded of my purpose, why I started all this? and I bounced back"

           Have you faced lows in your life? And felt it was not possible to bounce back. 

          Then tune into this very REAL and very RELATABLE story of Varshini Ramakrishnan, co-founder of New Folder Design, a digital artist, an illustrator and above a person who can embrace difficulties and bounce beyond them!

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          If you are a graduate, aspiring leader or a student looking forward to taking your first step towards your goals, then tune into this podcast where I bring stories from every corner of the world that inspires and shares actionable steps to take your first step.

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          26 min
        • [S2 EP14] How your thoughts hold you back from making a start? | Ishani chats with Maini Homer, #1 International Best-Selling Author

          Surprise surprise all my young friends, graduates, students and aspiring leaders across the globe. This week, I was on a quest to meet the #1 International best-selling author, a multi-business owner and the top content creator. My simple aim involved seeking practical advice from the expert herself for all my listeners/friends and achievers on the most important aspect of personal branding and making a START with content creation regarding what you care about? 

          However, it is never easy to make that start. Surprisingly, while interviewing our charming guest speaker, Manini Homer, I found much more than what I was seeking. 

          Her experiences, advice and suggestions have spilled beans on those essential skills of our thought process that has the ability to pull off all the pressures and doubts we have about ourselves and finally make a small start with our journey from wherever you are and wherever you want to go. 

          If you really want to change something for good in your life that propels you to take your first step towards whatever you have been dreaming for then tune into this video, where the content creation expert and #1 International Best-Selling Author, shares how she savaged her success from 23 years in her professional career and what was that one thought process that change everything for her in 2020. 


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          If you are a graduate, aspiring leader or a student looking forward to taking your first step towards your goals, then tune into this podcast where I bring stories from every corner of the world that inspires and shares actionable steps to take your first step.

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          28 min

        About My First Step Ever

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        We all have dreams, goals and desires to do extraordinary work in our lives. But, we often get intimidated with the very first step that leads to our journey. What if we only keep dreaming? The real…