On this week's episode of 'The Empowering Series', our host Zarina is in conversation with Achin Bhattacharyya, CEO & Founder at Notebook. Notebook is an after-school digital learning portal that combines video and text content in English and regional languages to deliver best-in-class education as per various board curriculum. Zarina and Achin talk about digital learning in India and the vision of Notebook. Achin shares a heartwarming story of his grandfather which inspired the storyteller in him. They discuss the challenges and future of the Ed-tech industry, and the role of educators and the concept of augmented storytelling. Do listen to this enlightening episode where you could learn to implement 'the art of storytelling in education'.

You can know more about Notebook: (https://www.notebook.school/)
Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/NotebookSocials)
Twitter: @notebooksocial (https://twitter.com/notebooksocial)
Instagram: @notebooksocial (https://www.instagram.com/notebooksocial/)
Youtube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1A30ZSMYNfMrcNIKNZApAA)

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
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On this week's episode of 'Monday Mantras', our host Zarina Poonawalla shares a beautiful Zen story and fresh perspective to look at 'Luck'. She shares an ideology about luck and how it changes from person to person. Do listen to this amazing episode and you may redefine luck.

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Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'The Empowering Series', our host Zarina is in conversation with Sheetal Desai, Founder & Curator of Fragrances at wiSDom. It offers much more than just fragrances, allowing its customers to discover a scent that is brilliantly and truly describes them and their personality. They talk about Sheetal and her journey as she has always been surrounded by aromas and fragrances, she also highlights a few facts about the fragrance industry. The process of selection and the difference in brand and what you had some key takeaways. In fact, the impact of your olfactory senses on your mood is another intriguing aspect of this discussion.
Do listen to this insightful conversation and you probably might re-think fragrances.

You can know more about wiSDom: (http://wisdomfragrances.com/layering/)
Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/company/wisdom-bespoke-fine-fragrances)

You can follow Sheetal on social media:
Instagram: @sheetaldesai.sd (https://www.instagram.com/sheetaldesai.sd/)
Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheetal-desai-fragrance)

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'Monday Mantras', our host Zarina Poonawalla shares one of the most powerful life lessons - 'Taking Responsibility of Your Life'. She gives good reasoning as to why you don't often take responsibility and opens your eyes to the many possibilities once you take charge. Do give this hard-hitting episode a listen and turn your life around.

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Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'The Empowering Series', our host Zarina is in conversation with Akanksha Priyaraj, Founder of Ayukta an NGO that helps underprivileged kids by providing them with basic education through digital and one on one classes. She also works full time as a Senior Analyst at Global Consulting Company - GEP Worldwide. Zarina and Akanksha discuss what made her start this initiative and how they have been growing ever since. Akanksha further talks of how one can take some time out from their full-time job and indulge in a social cause that brings meaning to your life, how youth can be committed towards change and how education is the key to a brighter country. They also decode myths around working for an NGO. Tune in for much more on this episode of 'The Empowering Series'

You can get in touch with Ayukta NGO on their social media:
Instagram: (https://instagram.com/ayukta._)
Linkedin - (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ayukta)

You can follow Akanksha on social media:
Instagram - (https://instagram.com/akankshapriyaraj)
Linkedin - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akankshapriyaraj)

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

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On this week's episode of 'Monday Mantras', our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about how moods and mood swings influence our lives in a massive way. She highlights a few psychological facts about mood and how we can uplift our mood when we are down and dusted with these 5 tips. Do listen to this interesting episode and have a bright day.

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Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'The Empowering Series', our host Zarina is in conversation with Srikant Dwivedi, Model, Actor and Entrepreneur. They talk about his switch from hospitality to acting, the challenges and inspiration behind it. He shares his passion for his work, his big fanboy moment, the glamour and fame that comes along with the entertainment business. They further talk about how a guy from small-town makes his way to the big dream city. Do listen to this inspiring conversation to know the pros and cons of working in the industry.

You can follow Srikant on social media:
Instagram: @srikantdwivedi (https://www.instagram.com/srikantdwivedi/)
Twitter: @sdwivedi20 (https://twitter.com/sdwivedi20)
Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/srikant.dwivedi.9)

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'Monday Mantras', our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about 'How one can cope with Alcohol Addiction?' and shares trivia about Alcoholism. She further explains a few ways on how one can acknowledge this addiction and genuinely overcome it. Do listen to this very solution-based episode and take a step closer to getting better or helping a close one suffering from Alcohol abuse.

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Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'The Empowering Series', our host Zarina is in conversation with Aakash Chaudhry, Managing Director(MD), Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL). AESL is a leading educational institution in India that provides comprehensive test preparatory services to students preparing for medical and engineering entrance exams, school/board exams, KVPY, NTSE, Olympiads and other Foundation level exams. Zarina and Aakash discuss the education sector and how is it coping up with the pandemic in India. They further talk about Aakash's journey since his joining Aakash Institute, the challenges of digital learning and how parents and students must gear up for it. Do listen to this enlightening conversation to know how education sectors are coping with the pandemic.

Tune in to find out more on #TheEmpoweringSeries with Zarina Poonawalla.

You can know more about AESL: (https://www.aakash.ac.in/)
Instagram:@aakasheducation (https://www.instagram.com/aakasheducation)
Twitter: @AESL_Official (https://twitter.com/AESL_Official)
Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aakash-educational-services-limited/)

You can follow Aakash on social media:
Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakash-chaudhry-7b2b573)

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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On this week's episode of 'Monday Mantras', our host Zarina Poonawalla shares her love for horticulture and explains how indoor plants work as great natural air purifiers. She shares 10 household or workspace plants that purify the air we breathe. Check out the episode if you want to care for plants and don't know how to or if you want to bring the right houseplants for your home.

Tune in to find more on #MondayMantras with Zarina Poonawalla.

Get in touch with our host Zarina on Instagram and Twitter: @zarinapoonawalla (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla)
(https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks)

You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.

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