The UNSETTLING Podcast

There is no age to realize your passion and follow it.   

Episode 15 is a conversation with Sharib Hashmi. He discovered his love for acting very early in life but was hesitant to pursue it because he thought he didn't fit the bill to be one. But he finally got out of his shell and decided to pursue acting full time!  Even though he had full support from his family, he had to struggle a lot to land his first role in Jab tak hai Jaan and Filmistaan. When he did find a breakthrough, there was no turning back. He has worked in movies and web series and now he is a name that no one can forget.  

He is a sweet and kind gentleman who will go out of the way to make you feel like you are a part of his family and I had a blast interacting with him in this episode.  

I am appalled by his patience at my inquisitiveness.  

He is a kindred soul who responds to messages. If you want to connect with him you can do so on:  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSharibHashmi/?tn-str=k*F  

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

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING      

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Gmail: [email protected]      

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Conversations are what keep us alive. And what is a better excuse than bonding over a cup of coffee?

Episode 14 is a conversation with Shivam Mantri, Neha Kabra, and Shefali Kataria.  They felt that their city was missing a place where people could come together, interact, share ideas, or just spend some time together over a cup of coffee. That is how 3 Brick Lane Cafe was born.  Thankfully their families were on board and the journey from the ideation to the execution didn't take long. Within a short span of time, the cafe came to be known for its extraordinary experimental dishes and also for the various artists that come there to perform. The three founders themselves are huge goofballs of energy and I'm sure they add to the ambiance by just being present there.

Shivam Mantri is an architect who is currently assisting his father on Residential and Commercial projects,

Neha Kabra runs her own sustainable clothing brand called Maati:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maati_nehakabra/?hl=en

Website: https://maatibynehakabra.com/

Shefali Kataria is a freelance architect who is currently working on independent Residential and Commercial Projects

If you are ever in Udaipur definitely visit 3 Brick Lane Cafe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3bricklane/?hl=en

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING       

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on      

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Gmail: [email protected]       

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Our life is a story in motion. Each moment is manifesting into the next story.  And that is what is keeping us sane during this lockdown. The coronavirus has brought us closer and given us time to indulge in a bit of nostalgia and share stories of our lives with our loved ones. But there are some people who went above and beyond and created a magical reality.  

Episode 13 is a conversation with Vikram Sridhar.  He is a storyteller by profession? 

What does a storyteller do you may ask?

He delves deep into history, finds folklore that has been forgotten, and narrates them in a way that engages his audience.

Is it only for children?

No, his stories are for young and old alike.

Does he write his own stories?

Well....to find that out, you will have to listen to the entire episode wouldn't you?

But let me tell you a small tale about today's guest and his journey:

Vikram is an Engineer and has completed his MBA. He discovered his love for storytelling when he was asked to perform for a group of children once and hasn't looked back ever since. He is an independent artist. He has also been a part of an NGO that rescues animals and that is where he gets his inspiration for most of his stories. He believes that every story can have a dual meaning, a moral for the children, and a lesson for us adults.  He is a co-founder of the theatre group Tahatto, a founding member of the Bengaluru storytelling festival and a founder member of Dum Dama Dum, Children's theatre and reading festival

To listen to his stories, I would definitely recommend attending his live session and to do that connect with him on:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vikram.sridhar.1

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AroundTheStoryTree/

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING      

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on     

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en     

Gmail: [email protected]      

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Being a part of city life is every person's dream. But there is one person who moved back to his home to be closer to his family.  

Episode 12 is a conversation with Swapnil Harkanth. He is the co-founder of the firm Alpha Obs. They specialize in creating custom made software for their clients. Swapnil knew from a very young age that he wanted to be closer to his family and that he wanted to create job opportunities for engineers in his town. He is a self-made man and has reached this stage of his life after a lot of struggle. But he says that struggle is a part of life and if your family is close to you then you can face any adversity that is thrown your way.  

For all your software, website, and app development needs, connect with him on his website:  

Website: https://alphaobs.com/index.php   For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING      

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on      

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en     

Gmail: [email protected]      

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Dance brings joy and yoga brings peace and tranquility. What happens when these two are brought together is a journey that we will traverse together in this episode.

Episode 11 is a conversation with Mimansa Ojha. She discovered her love for yoga when she was a child and was inspired by her grandmother who used to perform this art even at an older age. During her travels to Europe, she conducted workshops showcasing an amalgamation of dance and yoga which were a hit. That is when she decided to start her own Dance School called Mimansa Mudra. She has been teaching Dance Yoga for some time now and the response has been wonderful. 

If you want to check her work do visit:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQb1h3OQs9P0ry3Wf2mFYtg

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

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING    

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on   

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Gmail: [email protected]    

You can also subscribe to the podcast on:    

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10th Episode is a milestone for me because after going through phases of quitting before starting and wondering whether this podcast would take off, I'm finally here!  

So, I thought, why not talk to someone who is a multitasker like me.  

Episode 10 is a conversation with Vandana Dugar. She is a homemaker, a mother, a theatre enthusiast and she also has her own startup called HIORGGANIKS.  We talk about her personal journey, her discovery of theater and the hurdles that she had to face to get her startup off the ground and also to sustain it for three years. It is now becoming a well-known brand known to every woman in every household. 

 If you believe in going back to basics and using natural skin products instead of going for the ones filled with chemicals then you should definitely connect with her on:  

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

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

Website: http://www.hiorgganiks.com/     

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING    

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en   

Gmail: [email protected]    

You can also subscribe to the podcast on:    

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bNKjgoGMKFMJ4xtNZUY4A    

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We all wish that money can work for us instead of us working for the money.   

In Episode 9 we have a conversation about the kind of Passive income sources that are available in the market that can be followed. Piyush Agarwal has been a fellow unsettler for the past two years now. He quit his job to follow his passion. But before he did that he had his passive income sources in place. He built his online presence by writing blogs on relevant and trending topics, he conducts theatre workshops to bring people closer together and also help them face their fear of the stage, he has his own podcast called Kahaani Jaani Anjani, which is one of the few podcasts out there in Hindi.   

To follow his stories check out: 

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/piyush-agarwal/kahani-jaani-anjaani  

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING  

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on  

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en  Gmail: [email protected]  You can also subscribe to the podcast on:  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bNKjgoGMKFMJ4xtNZUY4A  

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Whoever created the first cake should be lauded. Because they gave us something more than food for the belly but rather an expression of celebration. It is something we can't live without as kids and it is the only thing that we cheat with as adults. A magical creation that is brought to life by a Baker.  

Episode 8 of UNSETTLING is a conversation with a Baker Azharuddin Khadri. In this episode, we talk about his journey from becoming a chef to a baker, the complications that he faced while setting up his Bakery called Daisy Dozen by AK. He is a compelling orator and his part of the Toastmasters International Club as well where he mesmerizes people with his gift of the gab.  

 To get updates on his creation, follow his page:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisydozenbyak/?hl=en 

He keeps posting various recipes on his stories as well!!   

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING  A

nd if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en  

Gmail: [email protected]  

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What do you do when you have multiple passions? You follow them all!!

Episode 6 is a conversation with Trupti Khamkar where we talk about her stint in theatre, movies and her journey to becoming a household name.

Trupti Khamkar is an actress who has done her masters in theatre, has done 101 one-act plays and 41 full length plays, has worked in web series and has been doing stand-up comedy, she is the one who gave us the tagline, Hatt Nahi Pahije! She has also worked in Tumhari Sulu, A series called Hum, tum and them, a stint in Beecham house and has also done a Marathi Movie called Smile Please.

She is also a voice-over artist, has her own podcast called Gol Gappas which is the first Marathi Audio podcast. She also has her own YouTube channel where she talks about the problems that are faced by young girls in a fun upbeat way with the help of stories from her own life.

This woman is a huge ball of energy and I had a blast recording this podcast. She is unabashedly herself and that is what brings life to anything that she touches.

You can connect with her on

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actortrupti/?hl=en

Send her something more than just a hi and she will definitely respond to you

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/16truptik

Check out her talk called Mulgi Shikli Pragati Zhali

For more such stories stay tuned to UNSETTLING

And if you feel that you or your friend have a story to share then connect with me on

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amritasukumar/?hl=en

Gmail: [email protected]

You can also subscribe to the podcast on:

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The flats, the bungalows the apartments that you live in.  Your workplace, your parks and the cafes that you go on dates in. The gyms where you workout, the dance classes where you sweat out, all the spaces around you that are man-made are designed by an Architect.

Episode 6 of UNSETTLING is a conversation with an Architect Akshaya Mestry. She talks about her journey of setting up her own practice, the struggles of convincing a client, and the struggles she had to face to just find a footing in this ever-competitive world are some of our conversation topics. It's been two years since she set up her own firm and since then has worked on various Commercial and Residential projects. One of her projects Wok this Way has been featured in a lot of design magazines like The Design Collective, The Architect's Diary and  Design Essentia Magazine.

To browse through all the spaces that she has designed, follow her on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiomestry/?hl=en

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