The UNSETTLING Podcast

This episode is in collaboration with "This is Living with Stories"  

Dealing with domestic abuse and fighting your way out of an abusive marriage is not easy. But it can all change if you raise your voice.  Episode 5 is a conversation with Zaaria Patni about her life and how she fought domestic abuse and came out of it with sheer grit and willpower. The road was not easy. It took 10 years for the legal proceedings to get over and rule in her favour, but she didn't give up.  

Zaaria Patni broke free of her abusive marriage, refused to live a life of compromise and adjustment, and fought against the age-old law stating that you need the signature of both the parents for a simple passport approval document even if you are separated. Her actions helped change the law, which now approves the signature of either of the two parents. After this 10-year ordeal of separating from her ex, fighting for the custody of her child, and defending her rights as a single parent, she was finally free. Her story has inspired many women to fight for their rights and find justice.

Episode 4 is a conversation with Mr. Mukesh Chaudhary about his journey of becoming a cybercrime expert and his experiences in tackling various crimes over the years. In the episode, we spoke about how cybercrime can be committed against common people and how we can safeguard ourselves against it. He also spoke at length about app permissions, fraudulent websites, phishing attacks, and how he and his team have been solving these crimes.

Mr. Mukesh Chaudhary is the Founder & CEO of Cyberops Infosec. He is a Cyber Crime Consultant and Information Security Professional. He has been assisting Law Enforcement and Intelligence Agencies with his domain expertise for the last nine years. His advisories on Cyber Security have been appreciated by the armed forces. He has trained officers of CBI, NIA, ATS, Military Intelligence, Airforce, NSG, CRPF, Police. He has also won numerous awards for his contributions in alleviating threats and for his expertise as a cybercrime consultant. 

Talking points:

1.  His journey so far

2. Training to become a cybercrime expert

3. Types of cybercrime and how to safeguard oneself from it.

4. What is considered a crime on social media?

5. Permissions that apps ask and how it affects your privacy

6. How to report a cybercrime?

7. Solutions that his firm Cyberops Infosec provides

8. Message for youngsters who wish to be an expert in cybersecurity

Episode 3 is a conversation with Rucha Deshpande about her life in Manipur as a Music Teacher. We talk at length about her transition from city life to village life. We also talk about the problems faced by the villagers such as water shortage during the summers and the work done by the NGO she is associated with, Sunbird Trust, which empowers the people there. 

Rucha quit her corporate job and joined the Sunbird Trust NGO on their Social Media team in Manipur where she works with the Naga tribe. Since the roles were not rigid everyone in the NGO gets a chance to manage everything. That is when she found her love for teaching music. The cover videos of the songs that she created with the help of the team and her students were appreciated by a lot of people even by the composers themselves. After living with the people there for over 2 years and facing problems like water shortage and watching the villagers solving their problems with a smile on their faces, she realized that the problems that we face in life are only as big as we allow them to be. If we have the grit and perseverance to face it, nothing can stop us.

Episode 2 is a conversation with Aditya Karandikar who is a Sound Engineer. In this episode, we talk about his journey and his experiences. He also explains what Sound Engineering is and what are the various segments in the field. He also gives insights about the on-site recording of sound for various TV series, movies, and web series and talks about the process of cleaning an audio file. 

Aditya completed his education in Computer Engineering before following his passion of becoming a Sound Engineer. He learned the art from Zee Institute of Media Arts and then embarked on his journey of polishing his skills from his experience. He worked in various segments of Sound Engineering to understand the nuances of the field. He believes that the pursuit of perfection is a never-ending journey, so instead of getting caught up in it, start now and keep improving every day.

Talking Points:

1. His journey so far

2. Training necessary to become a Sound Engineer

3. What is Sound Engineering?

4. Various nuances in the field such as dubbing, Foley sound, and music

5. Time required to edit a film/ movie audio

6. The recording process on set

7. Choosing the right kind of projects

8. A message for someone who wishes to carve a niche for themselves in this industry.

Season 2 is here!!

With all that is going on in the world. We all need a drink. And who better to talk about drinking with than an expert in the field. 

Episode 01 is a conversation with Mr. Yangdup Lama about his journey of becoming a bartender. He is a chef who, one day, was given the opportunity to try his hand and bartending and he fell in love with the field. Mixing various drinks to suit the palette of the customers to have a one on one conversation with them about life. He enjoyed it a lot. For him every day became a new day, a new day full of excitement. And every night he went back home, content. Content that he had followed his calling and fulfilled his dream.

Mr. Yangdup Lama is a mixologist, bartender, and entrepreneur. He is the proud owner of his bar Sidecar in Delhi which has won a spot in Asia’s 50 best bar awards and he also owns a mobile bartending service company called Cocktails & Dreams. He has been featured by drinks international magazine in the Bar World 100 list of most influential people in the global beverage industry 2020.

Talking points:

1. His journey so far

2. Roles and responsibilities as a bartender apart from mixing drinks

3. Training required to be a bartender

4. Is there a formula for creating new recipes?!

5. What constitutes a good cocktail?

6. Anecdotes from his journey

7. Lessons learnt from his experience

Episode 50 is a conversation with RJ Smita Ranadive. In this episode, we talk about RJing and how to make a career in the same via her journey.  After conversing with her I realized what goes behind bringing a show to life. RJing requires meticulous planning and research before bringing a show to life.  It is not just conversation skills but an RJ is required to manage the entire show, including managing the ups and downs that come along with the live shows. Listen to the episode to know more about the life of an RJ in detail.

Smita started her career with Radio at a very young age. she along with her colleagues helped set up the very first radio station in Pune city and made a place in the hearts of the residents. She has been an RJ for the past 18 years and now is a mentor and Programming controller at Radio Mirchi. Apart from that, she is also a blogger, a singer (watch out for her melodious voice on the episode), and also a YouTuber. She is also planning to start a voice control and modulation programme soon for budding RJs and also for anyone who just wants to learn this craft.

Talking points:

1. About her journey as an RJ

2.  Difference in the listeners back then and now

3. What are the skills required to be an RJ?

4. THe tools that are to be learnt to keep the show running smoothly

5. Funny anecdotes in an Rjs life

6. Message for anyone who wants to pursue a career in Rjing.

Episode 49 is a conversation with Tushar about his tryst with bipolar disorder and how he overcame it to live a healthy and normal life. The conversation revolves around his childhood and the trauma that he went through because of which he had phases of depression. We also talk about how to diagnose a mental health issue in the early stages and how to get proper treatment for it. Tushar talks about various support groups that are present all over the country that help people who are battling mental illness.

Tushar is a published author, standup comic, and mental health promoter. He has struggled with bipolar disorder and with the help of medication, meditation, and a healthy lifestyle, he' is able to live a normal life. He has also founded a community for young artists and creative souls called APT Elite Artist Club. He is an Alumnus of NIFT Bangalore and SIMC Pune. He believes in breaking the taboo around mental health by having a dialogue with those around him. He finds joy in networking with people and helping them in whatever way he can!

Talking points:

1. His journey so far

2. About bipolar disorder and how he fought it

3. How can people around you be more aware of mental health

4.  Various support groups around the country.

5. To explore the creative side by being active and following one's passion

6. About the book that he has written

7. Message for someone battling depression

Episode 48 is a conversation with the founder of Trip to Oven Aisle Rashmi Vibhandik. In this episode, we talk about her journey. various baking techniques, cake baking techniques, and the kind of icing that is used on cakes. We also talk about the various types of pastries that she tried out from all over the world. That is what "Trip to Oven Aisle" all about. It is a journey to trying out various confectionaries from all over the world.

Rashmi is an Engineer and a home-baker. She started baking as a hobby but soon fell in love with this craft. Little did she know that her passion would one day be her profession. Rashmi loves to learn new techniques in baking and hence each and every creation of hers is unique. She says that the expression of joy that the cake brings on people's faces is the biggest motivation for her to wake up each day and keep baking.

Talking points:

1. Her journey of choosing baking.

2. Transition from corporate to being an entrepreneur

3. How is baking different from cooking

4. Various tools required for baking

5. The types of pastries available in the world.

6. Various types of icing techniques and the ingredients used for the same

7. Message for people who want to become a baker

You can order a cake on:

Website:  http://www.triptoovenisle.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trip_to_oven_isle/

Episode 47 is a conversation with Yogesh Bhusare and his journey of becoming a graphic designer. We talk about graphic designing, the work that goes into creating a niche in this field, and the different directions that one can take after learning the course. The conversation is inspiring and informational and it leaves the listener with a drive to do better. 

Yogesh Bhusare is a Graphic designer and a digital illustrator. He is currently working with So Cheers and at the same time, he works on his own designs. He finds his inspiration for his design from the people and the places that he has observed on his travels. When I asked him about the struggles he said that there is no such thing as a struggle but rather a stepping stone to becoming a better version of yourself. 

Talking points: 

1. Journey of becoming a graphic designer and digital illustrator 

2. His story of exploring various fields 

3. What is the scope of the work, rather the fields in which a graphic designer can portray their skills? 

4. How to find a balance between fulfilling client needs and keeping your design aspects intact. 

5. Following trends in the market: pros and cons 

6. Creating a harmonious design 

7. The aspects of a good design 

8. Message for someone who wants to pursue graphic design  

His illustrations are on:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogesh_bhusare/ 

Behance: https://www.behance.net/Bhusare

Episode 46 is a conversation with the founders of Aadyaa Originals; Mrs. Sayalee Marathe and Mr. Jaydeep Hingne. We talk about their venture Aadyaa.  The conversation revolves around the genesis story of Aadyaa, the ups, and downs in their journey, and their learning from it.  I loved the fact that they don't compete against anyone but themselves. They keep looking for avenues to improve themselves as a brand. Aadyaa has only one goal, to bring quality and comfort to all the products that they design. 

Sayalee Marathe found her love for jewelry making when she was working as an SAP consultant in Uk. She would design these pieces and gift them to her loved ones. Finding a positive response for her designs, she started a Facebook page on a whim, when she came to Pune. The pieces were sold out in no time! That is when Jaydeep Sir stepped in, realizing the true potential of her venture, he encouraged her to pursue jewelry making full time and to fulfill his lifelong dream to be an entrepreneur, he too quit his job to be a part of House of Aadyaa full time. 

They go hand in glove as partners. WHile Sayalee takes care of the design, art, and philosophy part of Aadyaa. Jaydeep brings it to life with his Business acumen and his expertise in building a brand

Talking points:

1.  About Aadyaa and the journey so far

2.  Inspiration behind the various designs and collections

3. Choosing silver as a core metal,

4. Entrepreneurial journey, the story of what goes behind bringing a piece to life

5. Clothing by House of Aadyaa: the concept

6. Delegating work: the initial friction and how they got over it

7. A message for someone who wants to pursue jewelry design