ZENPod

Curtain raiser - Season-4, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Colleen Clines, Co-Founder & CEO - “Anchal”, a non-profit social enterprise.

https://anchalproject.org

Colleen was named was named one of Public Interest Design's Top Global 100 designers. Colleen was also awarded the NABWO Humanitarian award.

Colleen used design thinking to create innovative solutions for tackling social inequalities and reform traditional textile manufacturing practices.

“We felt compelled to take the project beyond the classroom with the conviction that our design training, in collaboration with local leadership, could address seemingly intractable social and environmental systems. The women we met became our sisters, sisters we had to fight for.”  - Colleen Clines, Co-Founder & CEO of Anchal

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-4, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bhawani Singh Shekawat.

Bhawani is the CEO and Trustee – UK/Europe for “The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK”. www.tapf.org.uk

He is the Co-Founder of Adhyayan Asia and serves on the Advisory board at HaikuJam (UK) where he advises the start up. He was associated with Erehwon Consulting where he helped business and leadership realise their potential. Bhawani is a listed speaker on the London Bureau of Speakers and he speaks on Leadership, Purpose and suggests that at its core - every Enterprise ought to be a Social Enterprise.

He is a Faculty and member of the Advisory board at the Vedica Scholars Program and Vedica Women’s Alliance V-WA(www.vedicascholars.com)

“Spirituality is coming in contact with a very-very best version that you are; call it the spirit, soul or your deepest self.  It is experiencing that ‘SELF’ in the most honest and least judgemental manner”, says  Bhawani Singh Shekawat, in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

We are all born geniuses and the purpose of human life is to find an interface for that genius... and food can truly be the catalyst for that interface.”.. says Bhawani

After a career of a few decades in the Corporate world in Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America & Europe, where he led large multi-national business and global teams in organisations including Nielsen, Reckitt Benckiser and Coca-Cola, Bhawani has now committed himself to a life of service, particularly for.  I have now completely dedicated myself to playing a part in making our world a better place, particularly for our children. He currently leads the Akshaya Patra Foundation – a global leader in Food for Education as CEO Europe and as a Trustee on the Board.

He is a mentor, a top leadership coach and advisor. He serves on a number of Boards in a Non-Exec and advisory capacity, including The Adhyayan Foundation (Co-Founder), The Vedica Scholars Programme and Women’s Alliance and Haiku JAM. A highly sought-after speaker and thought leader, Bhawani is a listed member of the London Bureau of Speakers on Customer Centricity, Insight, Innovation and Leadership.” Bhawani lives in London, UK.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is the world’s largest NGO-directed school meal program, feeding over 1.8 million children every day. Since its founding in 2000, the organization has grown to serve millions of children and recently served it 3.5 Billionth meal.

The Akshaya Patra Foundation www.tapf.org.uk (meaning = a vessel which never runs out of food) is the world’s largest, and perhaps the most celebrated school meals program. The program has witnessed quantum growth on the one hand but has also received tremendous acclaim for innovation, strategy, impact and scale. Currently we serve over 1.8 million children every day and have served over 3 billion meals! In the UK, we serve a large number of homeless and children suffering from Holiday hunger. As a leader of this organisation in Europe, Bhawani leads Strategy, Innovation and Initiatives around Akshaya Patra’s Social Enterprise.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Curtain raiser - “ZENPod”, featuring Bhawani Singh Shekawat.

Bhawani is the CEO and Trustee – UK/Europe for “The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK”. www.tapf.org.uk

He is the Co-Founder of Adhyayan Asia and serves on the Advisory board at HaikuJam (UK) where he advises the start up. He was associated with Erehwon Consulting where he helped business and leadership realise their potential. Bhawani is a listed speaker on the London Bureau of Speakers and he speaks on Leadership, Purpose and suggests that at its core - every Enterprise ought to be a Social Enterprise.

He is a Faculty and member of the Advisory board at the Vedica Scholars Program and Vedica Women’s Alliance V-WA(www.vedicascholars.com)

We are all born geniuses and the purpose of human life is to find an interface for that genius... and food can truly be the catalyst for that interface.”.. says Bhawani

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-4, episode 8 (part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.

Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.

Website: www.ragadsilva.com

Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow

With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior positions in advertising in India and New Zealand and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Co-Founder and Director of Speaking Minds, a speaker marketing agency and international bureau, Raga is considered an expert on corporate speakers and B2B content curation.

“Spirituality is being connected with your own self.  When you  have purpose and choice and you lead a meaningful life by choice, that is the true form  of spirituality.  Practising kindness, Compassion & Empathy; is finding your true purpose, finding divinity and that is spirituality, says  Raga D’silva, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

Raga is a published author of Untold Lies. Her book is now available on amazon India and UK.  A story she wrote during lockdown, loosely adapted from her life, is being made into an international feature film, by the acclaimed filmmaker, Onir.

Raga is a sought-after speaker on the subjects of Diversity & Inclusion, Unconscious Bias,  LGBT issues,  Building a Personal Brand and Doing Business in India (her talk on 'Holy Cow, so you think you know India is hugely successful across international corporate companies). As the South Asian Ambassador for Diabetes UK and a social influencer she has appeared on BBC, Sky TV, Channel 4, ITV and TVNZ to share her personal story and views to help prevent Diabetes. She has been on several boards over the years and was the first woman to be elected on the board of the India New Zealand Business Council. She is currently  a Trustee on the board of CRY UK and on the D&I Council, Sony Pictures.

Raga is a mother of twins and divides her time between London, Mumbai and New Zealand and considers all three her home.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-4, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.

Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.

Website: www.ragadsilva.com

Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow

With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior  positions in advertising in India and New Zealand and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Co-Founder and Director of Speaking Minds, a speaker marketing agency and international bureau, Raga is considered an expert on corporate speakers and B2B content curation.

“Spirituality is being connected with your own self. When you have purpose and choice and you lead a meaningful life by choice, that is the true form of spirituality. Practising kindness, Compassion & Empathy; is finding your true purpose, finding divinity and that is spirituality, says  Raga D’silva, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

Raga is a published author of Untold Lies. Her book is now available on amazon India and UK.  A story she wrote during lockdown, loosely adapted from her life, is being made into an international feature film, by the acclaimed filmmaker, Onir.

Raga is a sought-after speaker on the subjects of Diversity & Inclusion, Unconscious Bias,  LGBT issues,  Building a Personal Brand and Doing Business in India (her talk on 'Holy Cow, so you think you know India is hugely successful across international corporate companies). As the South Asian Ambassador for Diabetes UK and a social influencer she has appeared on BBC, Sky TV, Channel 4, ITV and TVNZ to share her personal story and views to help prevent Diabetes. She has been on several boards over the years and was the first woman to be elected on the board of the India New Zealand Business Council. She is currently  a Trustee on the board of CRY UK and on the D&I Council, Sony Pictures.

Raga is a mother of twins and divides her time between London, Mumbai and New Zealand and considers all three her home.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

ZENPod curtain raiser-in conversation with Raga Olga D’Silva.

Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.

Raga is a published author of Untold Lies. Her book is now available on amazon India and UK.  A story she wrote during lockdown, loosely adapted from her life, is being made into an international feature film, by the acclaimed filmmaker, Onir.

Raga can be reached on :-

Website: www.ragadsilva.com

Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Social Media intro for Ms. Belaa Sanghvi - Season 4, episode 6(part2)

Season-4, episode 6(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.

Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.

“I don’t think I am qualified or intelligent enough to define spirituality, I just follow. I have reached home, but I am still looking for myself. I seek to understand and then follow so that I appreciate better.” says Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

23 countries,

56 Traditional weaves mastered & revived,

40 years experience in Handloom revival,

43 Handicraft techniques revived

Over the years, her collections have been displayed across 23 countries via exhibitions, stores and various international museums including The Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art and Kunst Museum, Basal.

Belaa is truly an artist rooted in Vedic traditions and Sanatan traditions approached from today’s angle. She love to revive traditional antiquated embroidery techniques, which are expressed via her textile murals that support 450 craftsmen who are grouped together on project need base.

As a life-long chronicler of textiles, textile art and handicrafts in India with over four decade’s experience, her journey began at her father’s factory that manufactures looms. From a young age, she was introduced to weaving and operating different looms. She also provides design inputs in the weaves of different fabrics. With her interaction with the artisans, Belaa realized her two-fold goal – to revive the traditional textiles, and to bring in economic sustainability in the lives of the traditional artisans.

Over the years, her work with the artisans has allowed her to generate employment and to give them the freedom to enjoy the craft. Belaa has also imparted several trainings on modern innovations that improve the quality of their workmanship. She has worked on several design projects that aim at business development or business reengineering.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-4, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.

Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.

Over the years, her collections have been displayed across 23 countries via exhibitions, stores and various international museums including The Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art and Kunst Museum, Basal.

“I don’t think I am qualified or intelligent enough to define spirituality, I just follow. I have reached home, but I am still looking for myself. I seek to understand and then follow so that I appreciate better.” says Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

23 countries,

56 Traditional weaves mastered & revived,

40 years experience in Handloom revival,

43 Handicraft techniques revived

Belaa is truly an artist rooted in Vedic traditions and Sanatan traditions approached from today’s angle. She love to revive traditional antiquated embroidery techniques, which are expressed via her textile murals that support 450 craftsmen who are grouped together on project need base.

Purnakala or complete art aims to reengineer handloom technology and design in handlooms and handicrafts, to study ergonomics of weaving.

As a life-long chronicler of textiles, textile art and handicrafts in India with over four decade’s experience, her journey began at her father’s factory that manufactures looms. From a young age, she was introduced to weaving and operating different looms. She also provides design inputs in the weaves of different fabrics. With her interaction with the artisans, Belaa realized her two-fold goal – to revive the traditional textiles, and to bring in economic sustainability in the lives of the traditional artisans.

Over the years, her work with the artisans has allowed her to generate employment and to give them the freedom to enjoy the craft. Belaa has also imparted several trainings on modern innovations that improve the quality of their workmanship. She has worked on several design projects that aim at business development or business reengineering.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Curtain Raiser for Season-4, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.

Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.

23 countries,

56 Traditional weaves mastered & revived,

40 years experience in Handloom revival,

43 Handicraft techniques revived

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-4, episode 4(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla-The Turban Traveller,  61 years young retired Garment Exporter turned Film maker and now a full time International Road Traveller known as “The Turban Traveller”.

His belief has always been, “No Journey is long when dreams are big and sky is the limit.”

“Spirituality means the preachings of my guru. I go by my first Guru’s lessons and teachings. If I can follow him for even .01%, then that is spirituality for me. Practising the teachings of my Guru is spirituality for me.”says Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla, in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.

“For me, it’s a symbolic journey to spread his message of universal brotherhood to mankind, A message of equality, love and peace to the world which are very relevant at the present time”, says Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla.

Amarjeet is now onto a 7 continent road trip, covering 200,000 kms across 100 countries. In the first leg of his Spiritual Journey, he drove as a solo driver on the same car that used for his Delhi-London trip that covered over 44,000 kms.

To fulfil his dream expedition, Amarjeet stared his journey in July of 2018 and drove from Delhi to London covering approx. 40,000 km across 30 countries in Asia & Europe, passing through Nepal, China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Poland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Denmark and London) in Asia & Europe and finished a year later in July 2019.

Amarjeet is now onto a 7 continent road trip, covering 200,000 kms across 100 countries covering Asia , Europe, North & South America , Australia ,New Zealand Africa and Antarctica as a tribute to Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji on his 550th Birth Anniversary.

Amarjeet strongly believe that age is just a number and nothing can stop you to achieve and conquer what is yours.  He says, “Dreams are beautiful and one should not stop dreaming in spite of lots of negativity in the world”.

He has plans to resume hisroad trip of 200,000 km, out of which he has already covered 84,000 kms across 36 countries. This journey will be telecasted on 3 TV channels of PTC Network daily worldwide.

“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.