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Sum of EverythingEp 29 - Finding Community on a Solo TripHave you ever taken a solo trip? Or if not a whole trip, at least gone to the movies alone? Walked through a mall by yourself or had only yourself as company for a meal? Have you ever discovered a different side to you on these solo adventures, struck up conversations with unlikely companions and come to become friends with people you would never have otherwise met but for this strange play of fate?I did. I recently took a solo trip to Bangkok for a KPop Concert and had the time of my life! But most...2025-07-0332 min
Sum of EverythingEp 28 - Half Yearly Check-InThe most natural marker of human nature is to set a goal in the beginning of January and forget about it by the time March rolls around. By the time we're 6 months into a year, our New Year Resolutions become memories, with the promise of "next year" hanging wistfully in the air. But maybe this year can be different? How about you join me in doing a half yearly check-in of your goals for the year? Just look back and see 2025 so far, and maybe, just maybe, it will surprise you!Follow us on Instagram: ht...2025-06-1818 min
Sum of EverythingEp 27 - Celebrating Moms 4 - tete-a-tete with a Gen Alpha Mom (ft. Sushruti)Being a mom may not have been a question a mere few decades ago, but today, it most certainly is a choice - and one that needs to be made with a lot of consideration, empathy and most importantly, enough information. Motherhood brings with it a myriad of challenges, but one may not feel equipped enough to handle, no matter how prepared one is at the beginning of the journey, and the fact is, there is not much discourse around this. Join me as I engage in a very interesting chat with Sushruti - a mom to...2025-06-051h 04
Sum of EverythingEp 26 - Celebrating Moms 3 - Myths, Motherhood, and the Modern Woman ft. ParulMotherhood comes with a myriad of emotions - excitement and love for the new member of the family, of course, but also the lesser known and rarely talked about aspects of motherhood like post partum depression, resentment towards one's child, or the physical, emotional and mental toll becoming a mother takes on a woman. Well, all this to say, that while one can cherish their offspring, motherhood is not necessarily the bed of roses it is made out to be. But, the experience can be made easier, and better, by simply being vocal about one's experiences.Join...2025-05-2143 min
Sum of EverythingEp 25 - Celebrating Moms 2 - Reflections of a Working Mom ft. Deepa MaheshMoms are superheroes and working moms, some would argue, even more so, what with the intense balancing act of maintaining not only your home and children, but also your career and professional life. However, being a working woman while raising kids comes with its own set of unique challenges, and most commonly - the guilt of not being there for your child.Join me in conversation with coach, facilitator and mother, Deepa Mahesh, as she reflects on the roller coaster of a journey that is motherhood.Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Su...2025-05-1444 min
Sum of EverythingEp 24 - Celebrating Moms 1 - Mom & Me ft. AnuradhaMother's Day is round the corner, and this is the perfect excuse to dig deep into the minds of the most important women in our lives - our raison d'etre - our Moms. During May on Sum of Everything, we will get every possible perspective from all kinds of moms - stay at home moms, working moms, struggling moms, old moms, new moms. And the only apt person to bring on as the first guest for this series is my MOM! Join me as I pick Anuradha's (aka my mother) brains on all things maternal and get some truly...2025-05-0740 min
Sum of EverythingE 23 - 10 Things I've Learnt Since Turning 30Milestone years bring with them an inevitable point of reflection. Although my milestone birthday was last year, my 31st time around the sun taught me a lot, some of which, I dare say, might be good reminders for us all. Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog 2025-04-3024 min
Sum of EverythingEp 23 - 10 Things I've Learnt Since Turning 30Milestone years bring with them an inevitable point of reflection. Although my milestone birthday was last year, my 31st time around the sun taught me a lot, some of which, I dare say, might be good reminders for us all. Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2025-04-3024 min
Sum of EverythingEp 22 - Challenging Norms and Staying Creative ft. Vivek VermaAt an age when people barely find time to get a good night's sleep after slogging at work all day, we have here a man, who is not just a full time lawyer, but also a photographer par excellence with an enviable number of projects under his belt, all while also being a full time family man with twin toddlers to boot!Join me in conversation with Vivek Verma, as I quiz him on his many passions and ask him the million dollar question - how does he find the time to do it all!...2025-04-2439 min
Sum of EverythingEp 21 - Following the Money pt. 2 (ft. K S Rajan)In an exciting, informative, albeit slightly long episode, Mr. K S Rajan (aka Dad) and I continue our conversation and exploration of the world of mutual funds, stock markets and everything money. Join us, as we talk about the right time to invest, where to park your money, how to choose your investment vehicle and lots more!And if your curiosity isn't satisfied, you can ask endless questions here: https://forms.gle/B3Hcwon31pP2Kp6X9 and we will do our best to get you all the answers you need.Follow us...2025-04-1756 min
Sum of EverythingEp 20 - Following the Money pt. 1 (ft. K S Rajan)We all know of making money for necessity or for luxuries, but what about when "making money" is your passion?... No, seriously! The world of finance, investments and portfolios was what gave a new seed of life to a freshly-retired Mr. KS Rajan (a.k.a. my DAD).An air conditioning man all his life, he rekindled a decades-old interest in making money and helping others make money through investments and portfolios management!Listen in as we explore the world of stock markets, mutual funds and personal wealth management in the first installment of this...2025-04-1032 min
Sum of EverythingEp 19 - Confessions of a Serial HobbyistIf you've heard my podcast before, you'd know that I call myself a "serial hobbyist with an unquenchable thirst for learning". That's not an exaggeration because my list of interests is never-ending, with a new one almost every fortnight (although that maybe a little bit of an exaggeration). Sometimes I wonder if there's just too many, but really, who put a limit on the number of things one should like doing, right?When did you last enjoy a hobby without facing the pressure of taking pictures and posting it online? Conversely, do you love your "hobby" so...2025-04-0326 min
Sum of EverythingEp 18 - Fabulous Lives of Army WivesIf you have ever met an Army Officer, or their family, one of the many thoughts that has crossed your mind has probably been about how amazing their life must be with the perks and privileges that are afforded. But have you ever stopped and considered all that goes in to earning those things?In this last installment of the Women Empowerment month on Sum of Everything, join me as we pierce the glamourous veil of the Army Wife's life and get into the gritty details of the life of a woman in the Armed forces as...2025-03-2737 min
Sum of EverythingEp 17 - Getting Seoulful with SwarnimHave you ever felt so homesick in a foreign country that it prompted you to start a whole enterprise which eventually led to recognition from the Government back home?Well, Swarnim did! Join me as I get progressively more overawed by this iron lady, who began her enterprise simply because she missed Bollywood music in Korea, and now, gets contacted by even locals to organise events for them!Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com...2025-03-1930 min
Sum of EverythingEp 16 - Curling Up with Hair Expert IshaWhat is the strangest thing ever that happened to you that led you to the life you were meant to lead? For Isha, it was randomly watching the video of a song from a movie she didn't even watch that led her to becoming a hairstylist, one of the first curly hair experts in Bangalore and eventually, the founder of her very own brand. In our next episode for women empowerment month, join me as I curl up in Isha's cozy salon to chat with her about veering off the oft' trod path, starting a business and...2025-03-1333 min
Sum of EverythingEp 15 - Empowerment ft. 6 Empowered WomenMarch is synonymous with International Women's Day, which falls on 8th March. And well, what better way to celebrate March on Sum of Everything than to dedicate it to all the amazing women out there! In this episode, I explore what empowerment means to me, and to 6 other women that I love and admire - and discover what we can take away from our respective perspectives on what it means to be empowered. Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the bl...2025-03-0626 min
Sum of EverythingEp 14 - Celebrating Love in Modern MarriagesMarriage as an institution has changed its form in so many ways in the last few decades. What used to be set roles of men and women in marriages no longer hold true, especially in today's context of nuclear families and fluid gender roles. Join me as I chat with Vikas and Tanvee, a couple in a "Modern Marriage" to see what they have to say about Marriages today. We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-Everything While you're here, you might want to check ou...2025-02-2735 min
Sum of EverythingEp 13 - Celebrating Love with Siblings🧿During childhood, my parents would often remark that my sister and I were as different as chalk and cheese. "And I'm the tastier one!", would be my instantaneous response.Siblings are weird. They are somehow your worst enemy and your best friend rolled into one. They can be your complete opposite and yet, no one knows you better than they do, and that is precisely why they know exactly where, how and when to press your buttons so you are annoyed beyond measure. That is not to say that sibling relationships are not fraught with tension, negative...2025-02-2026 min
Sum of EverythingEp 12 - Celebrating Love Over 15 YearsFew things are as cathartic as talking to your best friend about love, relationships and everything related. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to one such conversation, as my best friend and I discuss relationships, evolution and what love means to us... 15 years ago when we first met as teenagers, and how we view it now!Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog 2025-02-1335 min
Sum of EverythingEp 11 - Celebrating Love with "Inyeon"Have you ever crossed paths with someone and thought to yourself, "There is no way that this meeting was co-incidental. It had to be fate"? Well, what if I told you that some believe that every single person you ever interact with, even if it is that annoying person who pushed you on the metro, or the kind lady who shared her umbrella with you when you were caught in the rain, or even the kid you smiled at while waiting in line at the airport, was all fated?Come and explore the concept of "Inyeon" with...2025-02-0617 min
Sum of EverythingEp 10 - Navigating Newness - Moving #2In part 2 of the series on Navigating Newness, we are joined by our first ever featuring guest who helps decode what its like moving to and living` in a foreign country where everything is new - culture, language, food, and even the weather!So, lets dive right in!We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlogListen to Anunyaa's songs! https://linktr.ee/anunyaa_iyer2025-01-3023 min
Sum of EverythingEp 9 - Navigating Newness - Moving #1Have you ever moved? Shifted cities, schools, colleges, jobs? Did you find it easy or was it so daunting that you just wanted to give up and stay in bed? Have you ever wished for someone to hold your hand through the process and help you figure it out the newness?Well, as a self proclaimed moving expert, In this episode, I discuss some basic points that could help you navigate the uncertainties of a new place. So, let's dive right in!We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Su...2025-01-1620 min
Sum of EverythingEp 8 - Perfectly ImperfectHappy New Year, Folks!It's that time of the year again, when most of us are quite seriously considering jumping on the "New Year, New Me" bandwagon. We've made resolutions, drawn up plans, set goals... all with the belief that this year we really will achieve them. But many a time, we tend to lose motivation because we aren't where we thought we would be at a particular point in time, or we simply aren't achieving the kind of results we thought we would... and then we just... stop. Like I did. Or almost did. All because...2025-01-0219 min
Sum of EverythingEp 7 - Rejection is RedirectionWho hasn't faced rejection in life? Rejection is omnipresent, be it in your job, relationship, or, something worse - like the rejection by uber drivers and auto wale bhaiyyas. One can choose to mope when in the face of rejection, or one can choose to look at it in renewed light. What would you choose?We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2024-07-3116 min
Sum of EverythingEp 6 - The Big(est) Fat(est) Indian WeddingWe all know the Indian Wedding Industry is a multi billion (if not trillion) dollar industry, and going by the events of the past weekend, it seems like its largest profits ever have come from a single family!Join me for a fun chat on the wedding that beat all weddings for all time to come... or as I am calling it - the Wedding of the Millennium!We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as...2024-07-1713 min
Sum of EverythingEp 5 - Fashion Trends and Return of the (dreaded) Y2KFashion trends come and fashion trends go, but some leave a lasting impression on our minds.. and bodies. With the wheel of time bringing back a particularly controversial trend, it may be time to evaluate how we view fashion, and take a call on what trends we should follow with us and what should be left behind in the "reject" pile.Have you ever been particularly impacted by a fashion trend? Let us know!We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might wa...2024-07-0321 min
Sum of EverythingEp 4 - Self Love, Or as BTS Say - Love Yourself!Self Love is a multi-dimensional, dynamic and complicated concept... But it starts with the most basic of things - liking yourself.In this episode, I dive into what self love means to me and how to begin what can be an arduous journey - with one small step.We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2024-06-2620 min
Sum of EverythingEp 3 - Letter to the Future YouLetters are like time travel, and reading one I had written to myself 13 years ago transported me back to a time of daydreams, ambitions and goals... only to find that while so much had changed, in reality, not much was different!Have you ever written a letter to your future self?We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2024-06-1918 min
Sum of EverythingEp 2 - Adapting to ChangeHow often is it that we feel left behind and struggling to keep up in a rapidly and constantly changing world? To the extent sometimes that we just want to give up. But how is staying still helping us?We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2024-06-1213 min
Sum of EverythingEp 1 - Leaving the Comfort ZoneThank you for being part of this ambitious little project of mine. Welcome to the first episode! In this episode we talk about the dangers of being too comfortable to make a change and why that is potentially the biggest reason for us not achieving our dreams.We would love to hear from you at https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-EverythingWhile you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: https://tinyurl.com/Sumof-EverythingBlog2024-06-0616 min