Fans are everything. And it's high time publishers and writers look to engage them directly, again, says Stck.me co-founder and CEO Scroll Media Network Samir Patil, from a snowed-in New York.

Talking to host and author, Amrita Tripathi, he shares more on his take of this being 'old values, new rules', and why he's still bullish on publishing. While attention spans may have fragmented, there is a 'sachet size reading model' as well as a whole generation that is very used to paying for things.

Tune in to hear about leadership & entrepreneurship in this Age of AI, as well as fan commerce and the new imprint Say Again Press and Stck as a platform!

Links mentioned:

Stck: https://stck.me

Amrita's new imprint https://sayagainpress.com

Arunava Sinha's imprint: https://chowringheepress.stck.me

Globally, you can now support us & unlock some great experiences: https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain

“Look up. Pay attention. Start seeing.” A simple line — and maybe a way back to yourself.

What if you could change your relationship with the world in just five minutes a day? In this inspiring and disarming conversation, host Amrita Tripathi sits down with Nishant Jain, The Sneaky Artist — writer, illustrator, and author of Make Sneaky Art — to explore how a simple sketchbook practice has become a global movement in attention and human connection.

Nishant’s journey is anything but linear. From engineering to neuroscience, leaving a PhD mid-way, to sketching strangers in Chicago cafés and 'making sneaky art' in an attempt to find his place in a new country... to someone whose creative voice resonates with thousands of followers, this is an inspiring journey.

Watch our chat for more on:

- How your curiosity can be a compass

- How A 5-minute analog habit can shift your attention and your mood and more on

- How we can combat the global crisis of loneliness and the cost of living through screens,

- How e can disconnect 'performing' from being present

And the long road to success!

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"If you can't get passionate about the goal, then you're chasing the wrong goal." Timeless leadership lessons from this energising episode of the Say Again podcast. Host Amrita Tripathi chats with S. Devarajan — former MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi and Cisco India, founder of Transmation Consulting, and author of Design to Win — for one of the most candid deep-dives into leadership, perseverance and the power of relationships.

Hear about a dramatic turnaround for his former company Tata Elxsi, what he learned directly from legends like Ratan Tata (including how to advocate for what he believed in) and why empathy, EQ and passion matter more than ever for modern leaders.

If you're a founder, senior leader, team manager, or someone building a meaningful career, this conversation will stay with you.

As we wrap another incredible year of Say Again, this solo episode brings together the five most resonant lessons from 2025 — drawn from conversations across AI, attention, wellness, creativity, leadership, and the human condition.

We'll take a Quick Look at our Spotify wrapped and also explore 5 tips:

1. Using AI as a tool, not a crutch — how to stay sharp in the era of LLMs
2. Being mindful of what we consume and create
3. Why gratitude works and how to express it in a non-performative way
4. Reclaiming our attention spans and learning how to focus with some "be here now" strategising
5. Reading more and reading better — breaking out of algorithmic bubbles and rediscovering serendipity

Plus, a simple but powerful strategy to reduce ambient anxiety: set aside time to worry.

If this community has been part of your year, thank you. If you’re just joining us, welcome.

Wishing you a restful December and a mindful start to 2026! Let us know what lessons you're taking into 2026

Some Links + References

1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/gratitude-enhances-health-brings-happiness-and-may-even-lengthen-lives-202409113071
2. https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/services/resources/self_help/improvingconcentration.html#:~:text=You%20probably%20will%20begin%20to,well%20as%20you'd%20like.

Connect: @amritat | @Healthcollectif

Join the upcoming membership: Thoughtful reads, curated lists, and deeper conversations — launching 2026. Email [email protected] for more

There's so much anxiety about AI and Jobs -- tune out the noise as much as you can and look to build, go deep and learn what you need to. On this episode of the Say Again Podcast, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to senior Tech Leader Shriram Parthasarathy, who spent close to 13 years at Microsoft including most recently as Global Marketing Operations leader for Asia.

The conversation covers topics ranging from AI slop and what's been called the 'enshittification' of the user experience... to how platforms can re-optimise and prioritise great content, much like the Google era re-defined search. Shri shares some of his own professional journey and milestones as well as how he re-frames his own goals, and why he's not the New Year's resolution kind of guy. He also talks about resilience, being born with a visual impairment, and describes himself as blind by sight not vision. There's a lot to pack into this episode including some fantastic recommendations so tune in and enjoy a fascinating chat.

Shri’s newsletter: https://www.shrinterest.com/

There's so much anxiety about AI and Jobs -- tune out the noise as much as you can and look to build, go deep and learn what you need to. On this episode of the Say Again Podcast, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to senior Tech Leader Shriram Parthasarathy, who spent close to 13 years at Microsoft including most recently as Global Marketing Operations leader for Asia.

The conversation covers topics ranging from AI slop and what's been called the 'enshittification' of the user experience... to how platforms can re-optimise and prioritise great content, much like the Google era re-defined search. Shri shares some of his own professional journey and milestones as well as how he re-frames his own goals, and why he's not the New Year's resolution kind of guy. He also talks about resilience, being born with a visual impairment, and describes himself as blind by sight not vision. There's a lot to pack into this episode including some fantastic recommendations so tune in and enjoy a fascinating chat.

Shri’s newsletter: https://www.shrinterest.com/

"AI is no longer a race between countries — it’s a race between companies.”

This is a reality check by the phenomenally talented Founder-CEO of PIT Policy Lab Cristina Martinez Pinto, speaking to Say Again Podcast host and author Amrita Tripathi from Mexico City.

Cristina is the CEO and Founder of the Public Interest Technology Lab (PIT) Policy Lab, a Responsible AI Fellow at Stimson Center and a very talented tech policy entrepreneur.. .She’s been named on a list of 100 Top Women in AI Ethics!

This engaging conversation covers the gamut of geopolitics, the global south and who has a seat at the table as well as very present-day real-world challenges in a world of inequity -- when big Tech companies have bigger budgets than entire nations.

Towards the second half this conversation gets even more real, with a look at how hyper-focused we can be on our identities as leaders and successful entrepreneurs, and how our health can take a hit from the always-on, always-hustling culture. Cristina Martinez Pinto breaks many taboos by speaking of her own diagnosis of Depression, and what she's learning to value and how she's learning to reassess parameters of success, even while making a strong call for more communities of practice.

Resources:

More on PIT Policy Lab: https://www.policylab.tech/

Get in touch: Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to sign up for a monthly newsletter if you're interested in this conversation and the work on Mental Health. http://amritatripathi.ghost.io/

Global audiences: Do check out Amrita's latest book: https://sayagainpress.stck.me/

"AI is no longer a race between countries — it’s a race between companies.”

This is a reality check by the phenomenally talented Founder-CEO of PIT Policy Lab Cristina Martinez Pinto, speaking to Say Again Podcast host and author Amrita Tripathi from Mexico City.

Cristina is the CEO and Founder of the Public Interest Technology Lab (PIT) Policy Lab, a Responsible AI Fellow at Stimson Center and a very talented tech policy entrepreneur.. .She’s been named on a list of 100 Top Women in AI Ethics!

This engaging conversation covers the gamut of geopolitics, the global south and who has a seat at the table as well as very present-day real-world challenges in a world of inequity -- when big Tech companies have bigger budgets than entire nations.

Towards the second half this conversation gets even more real, with a look at how hyper-focused we can be on our identities as leaders and successful entrepreneurs, and how our health can take a hit from the always-on, always-hustling culture. Cristina Martinez Pinto breaks many taboos by speaking of her own diagnosis of Depression, and what she's learning to value and how she's learning to reassess parameters of success, even while making a strong call for more communities of practice.

Resources:

More on PIT Policy Lab: https://www.policylab.tech/

Get in touch: Let us know your thoughts and don't forget to sign up for a monthly newsletter if you're interested in this conversation and the work on Mental Health. http://amritatripathi.ghost.io/

Global audiences: Do check out Amrita's latest book: https://sayagainpress.stck.me/

Stop hating on your body because you don't find the right fit! Fashion and clothes are meant to empower you, not make you feel bad, says Chennai-based entrepreneur Kaveri Lalchand, the designer behind the brand 'Kaveri'.

On this episode of the Say Again podcast, author and host Amrita Tripathi talks to Kaveri about slow fashion vs Sustainable Fashion, why it's been so important for her to make clothes that make women feel good about themselves, and why we need to stop judging ourselves so much. Self-love and the art of being kind to yourself are key to this luxury linen clothing brand.

Watch or listen to this heart-felt chat about the importance of self-love, empowerment, as well as an honest take on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the critical importance of a solid support system and self-belief.

Links: https://bykaveri.com/

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"Before I let the sceptics have a say, I'd started building a bookstore. So it was too late." In this episode of Say Again with Amrita Tripathi, entrepreneur and author Ajay Jain, who owns Kunzum Bookstore talks about the critical importance of books and culture, more broadly, and the need for community. He unveils the cover of his new book Charlie's Boys, based on his school in Delhi, and talks about the evolution of his brands and the reason we shouldn't be giving up on books or bookstores just yet. You'll want to listen to this one and get your attention spans back!

Links:

Pre-order Charlie's Boys: https://kunzum.shop/products/aj-charlies-boys1?srsltid=AfmBOoqLYrVZfPmh1S2qZ2O6rHvXczyBDgw9_OLABQvjLL-GrTbe6JIi

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