The UNSETTLING Podcast

Episode 35 is a conversation with Shubham Maheshwari, the founder of Being Chef.  We talk about how one can cook a meal within 5 minutes with the help of the kit that Being Chef provides and how with this initiative, he is helping people take care of their health by eating home-cooked meals. He is a mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur and he had a lot of insights to share about his journey. We also spoke about how one can overcome their fear and be a better version of themselves by just doing the things that they love. 

A few talking points that we covered:

1. His journey so far

2.  About his firm Being Chef

3. The transition from a mechanical engineer to a full-time entrepreneur

4.  Research done before setting up the firm and learning from his mistakes

5. His team and about the concept of Being Chef

6. A message for anyone who is starting out as an entrepreneur

You can get in touch with him on:  

Website: https://beingchef.com/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beingchefindia  

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/beingchef_india

Episode 34 is a conversation with Karan Sonawana aka the Focused Indian who is a content creator. We talk about what inspired him to take up content creation, the series of decisions that made him who he is today and his inspiration to keep creating videos to entertain others. He talks about the tricks and tips to be relevant in this ever-changing field and also how to deal with trolls and not let them affect your morale.

A few talking points that we covered:

1. Journey so far

2. Coming up with concepts for the videos

3. How to find your own style in the sea of content creation

4. Time taken to shoot, edit and post a video

5. Software used for editing

6. How to deal with trolls and negativity

7. Message for people who want to start creating content

Episode 33 is a conversation with Shweta Mallapur who is a Canine Trainer. We talk about her transition from advertising to Canine training, the factors to keep in mind while choosing a pet, and the various types of training that is provided to a canine. We also cover bases such as fear of dogs, understanding their language, and how to deal with them, and also how to stay calm in a situation when you are being chased by dogs!   

Shweta Mallapur is a disciple of Human and Canine psychology. She has dual post-graduation in Advertising and communications with Media and entertainment. She started her career in Advertising leading some prominent brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Japan Airlines, Hyundai, Taj Group, Citroen, Oppo, Yokohama Tyres among others. She had a dream of working as a canine trainer which she is now pursuing full time. She says that this was possible only because of her dog Bruno.  

A few talking points that we covered: 

1. Journey so far 

2. About the canine training course that  she completed 

3. Various techniques for dog training 

4.  Understanding various behavioral aspects of a canine 

5. The difficulties faced 

6. How to face the fear of dogs that chase you when you are on your vehicle 

7. Points to be kept in mind as a dog owner: From understanding which breed will fit your lifestyle to healthcare. 

8. Message for someone who wishes to train in this field.  If you have any other 

Pet-related queries you can get in touch with her on:  

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

Episode 32 is a conversation with Pramita Mishra and Sanat Rath who call themselves the "The Tandem Couple".  In this episode, they talk about their experience of cycling for 200kms in 13.5 hours to win the Randonneur award. We discuss in detail the precautions to be taken while cycling long distances and the ideal diet and practice required for the same. Sanat and Pramita both are this jolly couple who find time to follow their profession despite their demanding profession!  

A few talking points that we covered:  

1. Their journey so far 

2. Their love for cycling 

3. About Tandem bike and the challenges faced while riding it 

4. Randonneur: The types of Brevets, the equipment, and the diet required for it 

5. About the 10 unique cycles that they own: Read about it on www.thetandemcouple.com 

6. Bid to promote cycling among the Blind 

7. Promoting cycling at any age  

You can connect with them on their website: 

www.thetandemcouple.com  

To read more about their travels follow the blog by Pramita:  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/10/a-tale-of-two-sync-seats-touring-first.html  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/10/exploring-historical-devanahalli-fort.html  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/11/chintamani-200-brevet.html  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/12/quoting-ernest-hemingway-it-is-by.html  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/11/chintamani-200-brevet.html  

Blog: https://pramitatravel2017.blogspot.com/2018/12/quoting-ernest-hemingway-it-is-by.html

What is the carbon footprint of one piece of cloth? Is it necessary to buy mass-produced clothes? How are we contributing to climate change with our habits?  

Episode 31 is a conversation with Mrs. Soumya Kalluri who is the founder of Dwij. Dwij in Sanskrit means to give a new life or to be reborn. And that is what Dwij does. Dwij caters to upcycling used jeans into bags, jewelry, and other accessories. Soumya studied the carbon footprint left behind by her own lifestyle. She was shocked when she came to know how even a tiny habit impacted the environment in a large way. That is when Dwij was born, she has a team of people who help her bring this concept to life. To know more about her and her venture, listen to the entire episode. 

 A few talking points that we covered: 

1. The story behind founding Dwij. 

2. Sustainable living practices that she follows and how we can inculcate them in our daily lives 

3. Sourcing the cloth for Dwij 

4. How mass consumerism is impacting the environment 

5. About her team 

6. You can read more about how even a tiny change can help the environment by changing our habits on; www.dwijproducts.com 

7. A message for people who want to move towards a sustainable and minimalist way of life.  

You can contribute by supporting them on:  

Webiste: https://www.dwijproducts.com/dwij-retail  

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

How to be a broadcast journalist? What are the hurdles faced to report a story?  

Episode 30 is a conversation with Rahul Bhise. We talk about his journey of becoming a journalist, the curriculum taught in ACJ Chennai, the hurdles faced to bring out a story, and his life as a freelancer. This episode will give a beginner insight into the world of journalism and hopefully help answer a few questions that you may have.  

A few talking points that we covered:  

• Journey so far 

• Different types of storytelling taught in a broadcast journalism college 

• The life of a freelance journalist 

• How to be unbiased while reporting a story 

• How to check the authenticity of the story 

• Skills required and hurdles faced in journalism 

• Anecdotes from the journey 

• Equipment used 

• Message for someone who wants to pursue broadcast journalism

Learning Self Defence. How to enroll in Asian Karate Championship?  

Episode 29 is a conversation with Srushti More about Martial Arts and how she found her love for it. We talk about her journey, the struggles she had to face to raise money for the championship, imparting knowledge to the younger generation, and learning to live her life on her own terms.  

Srushti More is an athlete who is a National Handball player, KAI National Medalist, and has represented our country in the Asian Championship. She has been practicing Karate for the past 12 years and she conducts classes on self-defense in Vishwa Sports Academy  

Talking points covered:  

1. Her journey so far 

2. Asian Karate Championship: the eligibility, experience, and learning 

3. Her love for training others in self-defense 

4. Learning martial arts at any age 

5. How to deal with rogues 

6. Message for someone who wants to learn Martial Arts

How to choose a career path suitable for you? Can you change career paths at any time? Is formal education necessary?   

“If you don’t love what you do, you won’t do it with much conviction or passion.” —Mia Hamm  

Episode 28 is a conversation with Mr. Sudhir Saran Singh about finding the right career path, playing on your strengths, and having clarity about one's passion in life. We speak about his journey and how his calculated decisions helped him in switching careers and also building himself as a person. He is a wellness expert and a therapist and he believes that the key to a healthy life is a lifestyle that you don't need a vacation from.  

Mr. Sudhir Saran Singh completed his Industrial Engineering from IIT Roorkee and started his career in the CNC Machine shop of a large automobile manufacturing firm. He then moved into Advertising and worked with big brands like Nestle, HP, Hindustan Times, Caltex, and Eicher. After he already had around 10 years of experience, he made yet another big and bold career move into the Human Resources function in the Software Industry. His quick learning abilities and hard work led him to reach the Vice President level fast. In 2008, he took another bold decision to set up his own business which he led for over five years. He then moved to the US to lead the HR function for a large multinational IT organization in Silicon Valley. In the meantime, somewhere on the way, he got himself trained as a wellness expert and a therapist. He is also on the board of the Silicon Valley HR Network. An alumnus of IIT Roorkee, IIM Kolkata, and the University of California, Berkeley, he is clearly a lifelong learner and a super achiever.

What is the role of an Adjudicator in Guinness World Records? How can one apply for the role of an Adjudicator in Guinness World Records? 

One of the coolest jobs in the world would be that of an Adjudicator working with Guinness World Records.   

Episode 27 is a conversation with Swapnil Dangrikar. We talk about his journey of bagging the role of an Adjudicator with Guinness World Records. The training that he had to undergo to be able to perform his responsibilities to perfection and the pros and cons of this profession. We also talk about his love for food and how he loves to explore new places and also try cooking new menus!!  

Talking points:   

1. The factors that helped him chose this role as an Adjudicator with Guinness World Records 

2. The responsibilities in the marketing industry 

3. The role of an Adjudicator 

4. The pros and cons of this role 

5. A few anecdotes from his journey 

6. How this role changed him as a person 

7. Swapnil: The foodie 

8. Message for people who want to pursue Marketing   

If you want to know more about this role you can connect with him on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungrydungry/

What is Art Based Therapy?  How to become an art-based therapy facilitator? 

 “Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” ― Eileen Miller, The Girl Who Spoke with Pictures: Autism Through Art  

Episode 26 is a conversation with Mayura Mulay who is an HR professional and also an art-based therapy facilitator. She talks about art-based therapy and how it helped her facilitate the emotional well-being of children with special needs. She says that working with them has changed the way she looks at the world now. She is more patient and calm and is able to deal with situations with much more empathy since she has started helping people. 

A few talking points that we covered: 

1. Her journey of learning and facilitating art-based therapy

 2. What is art-based therapy?  3. Various activities that she conducts with children with special needs 

4. Her learnings from the interactions with them 

5. How one can be mindful in day-to-day life by finding time to introspect 

6. A message for someone who wants to pursue this field  

If you want to know more about what she does do follow her on: 

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