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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 23 ft. Neeti Kochhar: Can You Make Money From Your Podcast?Can a podcast become a business or is it just a passion project with a mic?In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, Neeti Kochhar - CEO of Audstory talks about what it actually takes to make money through podcasts.From monetisation to brand sponsorships to platform strategies, she talks about product–market fit, consistency, and the kind of obsession it demands because this isn’t just pressing record and hoping for virality.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday & Friday - short, real, and packed with value.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Pod...2025-07-0101 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 22 ft. Binati Sheth: When Should You Write A Book?Can a book do what years of content can’t for your personal brand?In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, writer & editor Binati Sheth returns with a fresh take on why books still hold power; especially for business owners, entrepreneurs, and creators.We talk about the blurry space between branding, image, and influence and how one timeless format might be your most underrated tool.🎧 New episodes every Tuesday & Friday — short, real, and packed with value.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your go-to app.2025-06-2701 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 21 ft. Shaheen Abbas: How To Be Confident In Front Of The Camera?Scared of the camera?Not sure how to show up confidently on video as a woman entrepreneur?On today’s episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I asked Shaheen Abbas — Founder of Shaan Luxe Jewellery , mindset mentor and NLP Master Practitioner — how women can overcome fear, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt when it comes to being visible and building a personal brand online.This isn’t surface-level “just be confident” advice.It’s real, grounded mindset shifts for women entrepreneurs who want to show up with clarity, courage, and connection — on camera and beyon...2025-06-2401 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 20 ft. Pa: How Do You Raise A Daughter Today?What does it take to raise a daughter in today’s world?My father knew what pressure looked like. He lived with it every day, in uniform, in silence. But when it came to raising me; he never passed that pressure on.He taught with presence, not prescriptions. He never asked me to become someone I wasn’t. He simply held space for who I was becoming.And now, I have a daughter too. And I find myself wondering…what parts of his parenting will live on through me?What will she remember ; about...2025-06-2000 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 19 ft. Taylor Lorenz: How Can Solopreneurs Grow In The Next Two Years?Been thinking about growing your small business?In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I spoke with journalist Taylor Lorenz about something I’ve been noticing more and more — how AI and remote work are changing the game for solopreneurs.She broke down why this is such a good time to build something on your own — whether it’s a service, a brand, or an idea you’ve been sitting on.More tools. More reach. More freedom.If you’ve ever wondered “can I actually make this work?” — this episode is for you...2025-06-1701 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 18 ft. Shaheen Abbas: Can A Woman Start Her Career After 40 ?Not everyone’s path is a straight line.Not every chapter begins in your 20s.Some begin at 40, with more clarity, more lived experience, and far less noise.In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, Shaheen Abbas - jewellery designer and mindset mentor, shares her take on starting later in life. What it means, what it really looks like, and why it might just be your strongest chapter yet.✨ Unlearning timelines✨ Letting go of “too late”✨ Choosing to...2025-06-1001 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 17 ft. Binati Sheth: How To Publish A Book?Ever stared at a blank page and thought, ‘Where do I even begin?’In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, writer & editor Binati Sheth breaks down the actual steps of turning an idea into a finished book , from creating a layout to working with editors.It’s a straightforward guide for anyone who’s ever wanted to write, but just didn’t know where to start.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday — short, real, and packed with value.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your go-to app.2025-06-0601 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 16 ft. Jon Brosio: How to Land Your First 5 Clients Without Going ViralGetting your first 5 clients can feel impossible — especially when you don’t have a big audience yet.But in today's episode of Questions I Wanted To Ask I have with me Jon Brosio- a Digital Sales Coach, full-time LinkedIn creator now teaching thousands how to sell online. He breaks down what new creators and solopreneurs should actually be focusing on to land their first 5 clients. And more importantly how to do it without a big audience, a fancy funnel, or paid ads. If you're figuring out how to grow without going viral, this one’s for you...2025-06-0301 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 15 ft. Gautami Kawale: Most Important Advice For Women CreatorsThe creator economy is full of momentum—but long-term success? That takes more than just followers and brand deals.In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I spoke to Gautami Kawale, one half of the viral duo behind Slayy Point.She’s built a massive community, redefined content with her wit, and stayed grounded through it all.We spoke about something every woman creator needs to think about:How do you build financial security beyond likes, collabs, and trends?Her insights? Practical, powerful, and rooted in real expe...2025-06-0301 minQuestions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 14 ft Roshni Shewakramani: How Can Offline Connections Build Real Brands?Some people just launch products.Roshni Shewakramani curates moments that make you stop, feel, and remember.She’s the force behind The Goddess Project — a luxury experience that’s redefining what it means to build visibility with value.In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I asked her something every premium brand builder should hear:A perfect-looking Instagram isn’t enough. So how do you build trust?How can curated pop-ups go beyond aesthetics and actually create lasting brand equity?Roshni’s answer? It’s bold, deeply...2025-06-0301 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 13 ft. Chetna Chakravarthy: How Not To Scroll In The Name Of Content CreationIn a world that’s always online, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in content.But Chetna Chakravarthy? She’s a force of clarity in all that noise.Coach. Healer. Content powerhouse. Chetna helped thousands cut through the overwhelm and come home to themselves. And in this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, she’s doing just that for every creator out there who’s stuck in the scroll.I asked her: How do we keep creating without losing ourselves in the endless content loop?Her answer? Grounded. Em...2025-05-2301 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 12 ft. Jon Brosio: 3 Big Mistakes Killing Your Digital SalesIf you’ve ever tried selling online and wondered why your audience isn’t buying, then this one’s for you.In this mini episode, we’re joined by Jon Brosio — one of LinkedIn’s go-to voices on creator monetization. He’s helped thousands turn content into income.Jon breaks down the top 3 common mistakes creators and solopreneurs make when selling online and how to fix them.If you’re trying to grow a personal brand, sell a service, or launch a digital product — this one’s worth 2 minutes of your time. Watch now and start sellin...2025-05-2001 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 11 ft. Asha Negi: How to Stay True To Yourself?She’s done it all—iconic TV shows, powerhouse performances, and a fan base that loves her for who she is.But beyond the success, what makes Asha Negi truly unforgettable?Her unapologetic realness.In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I got to sit down with someone I’ve admired for years—not just for her talent, but for her groundedness in a world that often demands the opposite.I asked Asha:How do you stay true to yourself when the world keeps asking you to be someo...2025-05-1600 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 10 ft. Pa: Hack to Managing StressSome questions stay with you for years.This one did for me: How do you manage stress when your job—or your boss—is the biggest source of it?For this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I turned to someone I’ve always looked up to—my Pa. He’s navigated high-pressure roles, challenging teams, and long hours—with strength, grace, and zero drama.In just 90 seconds, he shared the kind of advice that sticks.It’s simple. It’s honest. And it’s something I wish more people heard w...2025-05-1000 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 08 ft. Falguni Vasavada: How Do You Reinvent Yourself Mid-Career?Feeling stuck in your career isn’t a dead end — it’s a signal to pause, to reassess and to reinvent.In today's episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, our guest Falguni Vasavada is a Professor at MICA, Marketing expert, and a known voice that inspires & empowers women across all ages. She shares a powerful tool for professionals in their 30s and 40s who want to pivot, grow, or simply feel seen again.This is a mini masterclass for anyone who wants to build with purpose, with clarity, and without faking it.Stay t...2025-05-0601 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 07 ft. Gautami Kawale: How To Handle Disagreements At Work?How do you handle disagreements without breaking the bond?I asked this question to Gautami Kawale—co-creator of the hit YouTube channel Slayy Point—and her perspective was a masterclass in creative collaboration.Over millions of views and years of building alongside Abhyudaya, she’s learned that what really keeps a partnership strong isn’t avoiding conflict—but knowing how to move through it.Here’s what it takes: • Honest, respectful communication • A shared mission • The ability to take (and give) feedback • And always keeping the bigger picture i...2025-05-0201 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp 6 ft. Amit Tandon: How to break the fear of creating content?Stepping out of a corporate job and into the world of content can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to building confidence online.To keep Questions I Wanted to Ask going strong, I to spoke with Amit Sir: someone whose journey I’ve admired for years.Amit Tandon is one of India’s most loved stand-up comedians—known for his ability to connect with people across generations with humor and heart.In this conversation, we talked about something so many professionals struggle with: how to start creating content when you’re scared you won’t “fit...2025-04-2901 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEpisode 5 ft. Chetna Chakravarthy: Best Content Hack For CoachesIf you’re a coach, overwhelmed by the constant pressure to sell through content—this episode is for you.In this Questions I Wanted to Ask episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chetna Chakravarthy—a coach, writer, and someone who truly understands the struggles of navigating the content game with authenticity.We talked about the real challenge coaches face today: Trying to constantly sell yourself through content, while staying true to your purpose. It’s exhausting, overwhelming, and can leave you questioning your worth.Chetna shares advice from the heart on how to b...2025-04-2201 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEpisode 4 ft. Falguni Vasavada: How Can Women Grow?How can women professionals truly invest in themselves and their growth?In this powerful episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I spoke to Falguni ji—professor at MICA, Content Creator, and a fearless advocate for self-worth, bold choices, and breaking stereotypes.She shares what it really means for women to prioritise themselves—not just in theory, but in practice.If you’re building a career, leading a team, or simply trying to grow without burning out—this is 90 seconds of perspective you don’t want to miss.New episodes every Tuesday...2025-04-1800 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEpisode 03 ft. Taylor Lorenz: Top 3 Tips To Build Your Brand OnlineIn today's episode, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Taylor Lorenz — internet’s most trusted storyteller, a powerhouse journalist who’s written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, and the brilliant mind behind Extremely Online, the go-to book on the rise of the creator economy.Taylor has watched the creator world unfold from the front row—and she gets it. She knows what works, what burns out, and what lasts.So I asked her: What are your 3 biggest tips for creative entrepreneurs building online today?If you’re a...2025-04-1501 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEpisode 2 ft. Gautami Kawale: Building a Long-Lasting Creative PartnershipHow to work better in creative partnerships—and actually make them last?In this episode of Questions I Wanted to Ask, I spoke to Gautami Kawale, one half of India’s most loved YouTube duo, Slayy Point. From building a channel that speaks to millions to navigating the dynamics of working with a close friend, Gautami knows what it really takes to make a partnership last. We talked about the behind-the-scenes of creative collaboration—what works, what doesn’t, and how to grow together without growing apart.Her take? Refreshingly honest and packed with wisd...2025-04-1101 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEpisode 1 ft. Amit Tandon: Maintaining Financial Stability As A CreatorThe creator economy can be exciting—but it’s also full of uncertainty.To kick off Questions I Wanted to Ask, I spoke to Amit Tandon, one of India’s most successful stand-up comedians. From sold-out shows worldwide to building a digital following, he’s seen the creator journey from all sides.We talked about something every creator thinks about: how to build financial stability when nothing feels predictable.His advice is sharp, honest, and incredibly useful for anyone navigating a creative career.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday — short, real, and packed wit...2025-04-0801 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuSeason PromoThere are so many questions I’ve carried with me—questions that don’t always have easy answers, but that shape the way we live, create, and grow. Questions I Wanted to Ask was born out of curiosity, honesty, and a deep desire to learn from people who’ve been through it—creators, artists, entrepreneurs, and storytellers who’ve built, stumbled, reinvented, and kept going. This isn’t a space for perfect answers or polished soundbites. It’s about real experiences, hard-earned lessons, and the kind of insights that can actually shift your mindset or give you that litt...2025-04-0701 min
Varta LabParenting & Podcasting w/ Anshu PatniWelcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Anshu Patni - CEO, Web3 & Gaming at Mythoverse Studios & a fellow Podcaster.2023-03-0457 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDoes Web3 have a future?Today there is a genuine concern,what if WEB3 doesn't take off and there is so much fear and confusion about what's in store as in recent times, Economies around the world have been hit by A massive recession, rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine, and high inflation. In Today's Episode of Questions I wanted to Ask I'm going to address the real question around the future of web3/metaverse and also something around creativity that struck a chord with me while I reading lego’s hiring note was.To know what struck a Cho...2022-09-2907 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuShould I Be Investing In Crypto?For most of us , the word crypto became very evident in the last 3 years and now when there is familiarity, there is a Fomo : Should i be investing? kuch samajh nahi aata hai,Can I really make a lot of money in CRYPTO?If some of these statements sound familiar to you, Welcome to most of our lives..So I thought , let me find an answer to probably the biggest question of the year in this week's episode of Questions I Wanted To Ask .The episode is av...2022-09-2205 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDo we need to evolve to a New Internet?Do you find yourself moving over from one messaging platform to the other because, apparently, this ones is safe?We are now in a stage of human existence where we need to ask why we need a new internet. In today's episode of QIWTA, I decode the new internet WEB3.0 everyone is talking about and what it will do for us? You can watch the episode under the podcast name Questions I wanted to ask. Please enjoy. Send me any of the questions that you find amusing around Creativity, Creator economy, WEB3.0, Metaverse, N...2022-09-1503 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuReinstating the amateur creator in meI decided to call myself an amateur creator & podcaster after doing more than 50 episodes. So here I'm going to share some stories and examples of things happening around us.This solo episode is out now. If you really like this episode, please drop in a review and share with those 2 friends who you think need that push. Thank you for listening to today’s episode, a part of it was my story, which I chose to express and share. Let me know what do you think about it.You can fol...2022-09-0803 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuHow to Build An Artist Brand? Ft. Santanu HazarikaI spoke with RedBull World Doodle Art Champion - Santanu Hazarika who is a key face of Pop Art & Culture in India and also one of the first visual artists to convert his art into NFTs. We spoke about Santanu’s learnings & his process of marketing himself and his Art as a successful Brand.If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront. You...2022-09-0141 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuPower Of Creative ExpressionI decided to do a solo episode today because I found the subject very personal, to a lot of extent my story and so I thought why don't I talk about the value and power of expression and why creativity is for everyone and also the importance of sharing it.This solo episode is out now. If you really like this episode, please drop in a review and share with those 2 friends who you think need that push. Thank you for listening to today’s episode, a part of it was my story, which I ch...2022-06-0906 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuAllow your own metamorphosis Ft.Ankit Vengurlekar Creator, Director & Editor-In-Chief at Coinswitch Kuber.I got an opportunity to speak with Ankit Vengurlekar who is the Creator, Director & Editor-In-Chief at Coinswitch Kuber. We spoke about the importance of Self Growth and allowing Metamorphosis of one's self and learning how to detach ourselves to build a rich and glorious life.Part 2 of this conversation out now. If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront. You ca...2022-06-0219 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuFinding New Opportunities of Growth Ft. Ankit Vengurlekar Creator, Director & Editor-In-Chief at Coinswitch KuberI spoke to Ankit Vengurlekar who is a Creator and also the Director & Editor-In-Chief at Coinswitch Kuber. We spoke about the importance of being open to new opportunities and taking risks and also how one can maintain a work life balance between a daily job while building a strong side hustle.Part 1 of this conversation out now. If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront. 2022-05-2618 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuRaising Mentally Strong Kids Ft. Falu Grammy Award Winner for Best Children's Music Album 2022I got an opportunity to speak with Falu aka Falguni who won Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album this year. We spoke about how to raise mentally strong kids and importance of music in child upbringing.Part 2 of this conversation out now. If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront. You can follow: Falguni Shah Aka Falu:2022-05-1911 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuHow Music Heals? Ft. Falu Grammy Award Winner for Best Children's Music Album 2022I got an opportunity to speak with Falu aka Falguni who won a Grammy Award for Best Children's Music Album this year. We spoke about the impact Music can create to heal us in our daily lives. Part 1 of this conversation out now. If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront. You can follow: Falguni Shah Aka Falu:Instagram: https...2022-05-1214 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuSmall Steps to Financial Independence Ft. Mansi ZaveriHow women can take small steps to gain that financial freedom which is the most important asset for a good living. I got a chance to speak to Founder & CEO of Kidsstoppress Mansi Zaveri about the steps that every women should take to be financially independent and also have the ability to believe in yourself as these are the important pillars of self-care and discipline.Part 2 of this conversation out now.If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you...2022-05-0513 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuFinding Time for Yourself and Learning to Say No Ft. Mansi ZaveriWhy Learning to Say No and Speaking Up for Yourself is Important. I got a chance to speak to Founder & CEO of Kidsstoppress Mansi Zaveri about the need to prioritize self, the discipline required for it and also how the ability to say No is one of the most important pillars of self-care and discipline.Part 1 of this conversation out now. If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates m...2022-04-2811 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuIs Healthy Lifestyle considered Boring? Ft. Nimrat KaurWhy a healthy lifestyle is not boring but an essential for us to have better lives. I speak with Actor Nimrat Kaur about the fads around a healthier lifestyle.Part 2 of this conversation out now.If you like this conversation and relate to it, please drop me a message wherever and whenever you can, I will really appreciate it as it also motivates me to bring similar conversations like this to the forefront.Timecodes:0:40 Introduction1:27 Body Positivity Promotes Health2022-04-2113 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuOne conversation we definitely need with our body Ft. Nimrat KaurI have spent my life learning to have the right conversation with my body, eventually reaching a point where I have now started learning to say right things about and to my body. I got a chance to speak to Nimrat Kaur about the same things who recently underwent a drastic physical transformation for her role in the movie Dasvi that recently released on Netflix . How do you handle self esteem when you gain 15 Kgs but continue to be in the limelight ? What are these conversations that we need to have with our body, to be able to love...2022-04-1412 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuNew Season Promo - Question I want to ask with Anshu PatniIn the last one year - if there is one thing that has made me really proud of myself, it is my conscious effort towards connecting with my inner voice. This one thing lead me to create through my podcast or sometimes through my words here. This became a journey to heal myself of the things that were no longer needed. It made me realise how all of us need to go back to things that ground us and heal us.As I embark onto a newer Chapter of the podcast, I want to now focus more...2022-04-1300 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuRecap Episode - How Do You Build Confidence?On this Recap Episode, we shed light on the stories of two amazing women who didn't let under-confidence get in the way. But how does one maintain confidence after discovering it? Tune in to listen to Falguni Vasavada and Mallika Dua share their own thoughts on the idea. Listen to the full episodes here:Falguni Vasavada - https://gaana.com/song/dr-falguni-vasavada-on-pursuing-passion-with-your-jobMallika Dua - https://gaana.com/song/mallika-dua-sisterhood-online-dating-online-hate-creative-blocks-questions-i-wanted-to-askYou can follow:Anshu Patni Singhi...2021-12-3002 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuRecap Episode - How Do Creative Entrepreneurs Take Mental Breaks?On this Recap Episode, we tackle the most common aspect creative entrepreneurs struggle with - Downtime. Through our conversations with Devika Narain, Tarun Katial. and Pooja Jauhari, we uncover what it's like to slow down and indulge in your own mental wellbeing for a change.Listen to the full episodes here:Devika Narain - https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/devika-narain-downtime-finding-joy-in-life-building/id1551149785?i=1000517995247Tarun Katial - https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/tarun-katial-on-what-keeps-creators-relevant-being/id1551149785?i=1000540618093Pooja Jauhari - https://podcasts.apple.com/ng/podcast/pooja-jauhari-the-glitch-equal-parenting-50-50-salary/id1551149785?i=10005160840652021-12-2303 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuRecap Episode - The Rockstar in Your Head Ft. Bhavani IyerAs we wind down for the year, it's imperative that we take a look back at what we have learnt from 2021 and from our guests.In this first of several Recap episodes, we take a look back at our conversation with Writer Bhavani Iyer. Bhawani is the writer of some of the most beautiful films of our times - Black, Guzarish, Lootera , Raazi and many more. As an artist and a person, Bhawani is just like the scripts she has written - very beautiful, deep, and soulful. In this conversation with Bhawani we spoke a l...2021-12-1605 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuFunding and advice for women entrepreneurs , finding a voice and learning’s ft. Salone SehgalThis week's guest on Questions I wanted to Ask is Salone Sehgal, who is world's first female General Partner of a Games and Interactive VC fund. Salone co-founded Lumikai Fund which is India's first early-stage interactive media and gaming VC. Salone has spoken about the preparation that female founders require to build venture backed companies, her own stories of finding her ways through startup and gaming which are heavily male-dominated industries to now giving it back by encouraging more woman founders through her fund Lumikai.You can followSalone Sehgal...2021-12-0250 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDolly Jain on Turning Her Passion of Saree Draping Into a Profession , Time Management, Balancing as a Working Mom.This week's guest on Questions I Wanted to Ask is a woman who holds the Limca Book of World Record for styling a Saree in 325 different ways, someone who turned the passion of draping sarees into a business, the celebrity saree draping artist, Dolly Jain. Dolly and I spoke about how she realized saree could be a profession, a Bollywood legend who told her she should definitely take this up as a profession and then her journey post that. She's someone who sometimes travels for work almost 20 days in a month and in all of this how does she...2021-11-1852 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuTarun Katial on What Keeps Creators Relevant, Being Entrepreneurial While in a Job and Importance of MeditationThis week's guest on Questions I Wanted to Ask, is one of the most brilliant minds in the business of Media and entertainment Tarun Katial, Ex-CEO of Zee5, and Big FM Tarun has been at the helm of some of the biggest content formats and media brands that we have seen in the last 20 years. Whatever my understanding of the business of content has been over these years, I would say a large part of that foundation was laid while I was working with Tarun, and I really wanted to bring a glimpse of this understanding through his lens...2021-11-0344 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuFounders of Beardo on Building Brands, Innovation and the Friendship that is Creating These BusinessesThis week's guests of Questions I Wanted to Ask, are two very inspiring founders of brands like Beardo, Villain and now Renée Cosmetics, Asutosh Valani and Priyank Shah. This conversation with them is not just like a masterclass on how to market homegrown brands, but also a much deeper understanding of how to create something that does not exist earlier. Asutosh, Priyank and I spoke about all of this, their friendship, how they operate together and things I have learned from both of them over the years I have known them. This is a very very interesting episode f...2021-10-2151 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuProducer Monisha Advani of Emmay Entertainment on Building Companies, Producing Content at Scale, Discipline and Creating Equal Opportunities for WomenIn today's episode of Questions Wanted to Ask, we speak to Monisha Advani, the co-founder of Emmay Entertainment, the production company that has delivered iconic hit films such as D-Day, Airlift, Satyamev Jayate, Bazaar and most recently Bell Bottom and the web series empire amongst many. We spoke about her life and transition from leading a very very successful firm to now producing content across different mediums, her take on bringing equality and more institutionalization of the business of entertainment and still being able to stay grounded in all the chaos and going back to her middle-class values. Monisha...2021-10-0752 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuFollowing your Instincts and Loving the Journey ft. Pooja DhingraThis week's guest on Questions I Wanted to Ask is chef and founder of Le 15 Patisserie- Pooja Dhingra, who's also known as the macaron queen of India. Pooja spoke about her ability to be resilient while the various challenges that a business throws at you, her love for creating content through her books, podcasts and her Instagram account, while she runs a successful business and how she manages to do all of this together in the limited time that she has. You can followPooja Dhingra:https...2021-09-3042 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuCracking Cricket Commentary ft. Aakash ChopraToday we have with us Aakash Chopra, a name you probably hear every day if you are a cricket enthusiast. Aakash Chopra is a former international cricketer, commentator and sports content creator. His journey from being a cricketer to a sports commentator is intriguing and that’s what I explored in today’s episode.Aakash spoke about the preparation that goes behind commentating for a cricket match while millions of people hear you entertain them, his experience being in the Indian Team, consistently creating content, travelling & many other aspects of his personal and professional life...2021-09-2344 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuHow do you work with friends Ft. Jose Covaco, Cyril D'Abs and Suresh MenonToday's episode is not about one person, it is about a friendship between three artists which spans two decades. What makes it work, and how do they continue to have fun while creating content on the side? A very fun episode with India's most talented and hilarious comedy creators, producers and artists: Suresh Menon, Jose Covaco & Cyril D'abs. Listen to Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DNRLgc... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... Amazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/325d... JioSaavn: https://www...2021-08-191h 00
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuSherry Shroff on Why do we love Korean Dramas || Digital Content CreatorToday's episode is with someone who is amongst the first generation of YouTubers in India, Sherry Shroff. Sherry and I spoke today about our common love for Korean content and why is it resonating among so many people in India. Listen to Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DNRLgc... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... Amazon: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/325d... JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/questi... You can followScherezade Shroff Talw...2021-08-1254 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuBhavani Iyer on The Process That Surrounds A Writer || Indian Film WriterIf I were to title today's episode, it would be how to be an artist and not get affected by the chatter around you. Very honored to have the Bhavani Iyer, the writer of some of the most beautiful things of our time, Guzarish, Lootera, Black Raazi, and many more. As an artist and as a person. Bhavani is just like her films, very deep, very soulful, and very beautiful. Today's chat with Bhavani is all about how to keep your art intact during different times, about belief in your own art and your work, and how to find...2021-08-0551 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuRahul Sanghvi on The Life of A Sportsperson | Mumbai Indians Team ManagerIn a country where cricket is religion and where every young boy dreams to play cricket for his country or his passion at some point in his life, I wanted to speak to someone who lives through this all first as a cricketer and then as a team manager of Mumbai Indians, a leading franchise in IPL, possibly one of the biggest sporting events in the world.Rahul Sanghvi and I spoke about the life and career that sports give you, how athletes respond to success and failure, and the difficult part of being a sportsperson.2021-07-2955 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuVarun Duggirala on How To Learn In The Age Of Information OverloadThis week's guest is someone who's also a podcaster and a content creator whose journey is nothing short of inspiring because of his constant urge to learn. The Co-founder and Chief Content Officer of The Glitch, Varun Duggirala. Every time I speak to Varun or consume his content, one of the first questions that come to my mind is how does he manage to do this all in a day's time, like running a company, create content, be with family and take care of his own self by regular exercising. This is exactly what we spoke in today's episode...2021-07-2248 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuLeeza Mangaldas on Why We Don't Talk About SEX !This week's episode is with a lady who's India's most prominent voice on the internet in the field of sex education, Leeza Mangaldas. In a society where sex remains a stigma, Leeza chose to use her social reach to normalize conversations around sex, sexuality, sexual health, and body. This is exactly what we spoke about today in our conversation. Normalizing conversations, sex education in our country, and her journey as a content creator about a subject still not widely spoken about.You can follow:Leeza Mangaldas:2021-07-1559 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuSuchita Salwan on Journey Of Building A Local BrandToday's guest is someone who knows the business of brands very well, is intelligent, sharp, and an avid reader, the CEO and founder of LBB, an online marketplace for homegrown brands, Suchita Salwan. Her vast experience of working with founders will be interesting to talk about and small things that can help business owners to build brands and market them while we chatted a lot about brands. I also try to understand how she manages to pack everything in her schedule, including work, running a home, reading, being part of a book club, all this while being...2021-07-0842 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuNeeraj Gaba on Why Fashion Is All About Self LoveIn a world where we're bombarded with fashion choices, I wanted to talk to someone who decodes fashion both for men and women from the perspective of trends, body confidence, body positivity. Today's guest is someone who's spent the last 15 years in the business of fashion, is an image consultant and is also the jury member and mentor for India's Next Top Model, Mr. Neeraj Gaba.You can follow:Mr. Neeraj Gaba:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamneerajgaba/Anshu Patni SinghiInstagram: https...2021-07-0141 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDr. Falguni Vasavada on Pursuing Passion With Your JobThis week's guest is the very inspiring Doctor Falguni Vasavada, who's a professor at MICA and is also a social media influencer who's constantly creating content around fashion, around jewelry, and also uses her social media influence to spread the message of body positivity and gender equality. If you are someone who wants to talk more about his passion on social media, please, please tune in to today's episode.You can follow:Dr. Falguni Vasavada:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/falgunivasavada/Anshu Patni Singhi2021-06-2446 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuVijay Subramaniam on Sales As A Life SkillThis week's episode is with someone I've had the pleasure of knowing for many, many years, both personally and professionally. He's driven by passion, which reflects in everything that he does at work and in his free time. Vijay Subramanian, the CEO of The Collectivities Network, formerly known as Kwan Entertainment, is a man of many talents.
He's a drummer and an amazing dancer but in my mind, his most important skill is his ability to sell and convince people to believe in his vision.
In this episode, Vijay and I speak about qualities that make him a great salesperson...2021-06-1739 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuNamrata Purohit on Power of Meditation and MindfulnessToday's guest is a mindful movement practitioner, author, entrepreneur, and Pilates expert, Namrata Purohit. While the world is dealing with a pandemic, I wanted to talk to Namrata about dealing with health and fitness through practices like mindfulness and meditation.
Namrata and I spoke extensively about how to do meditation, how to practice mindfulness, its benefits, and how you approach health in scenarios like work from home and where both men and women are multitasking to get things done.
If you're even slightly interested in finding ways to center yourself, ground yourself, you will find this episode very, very useful!
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuGauahar Khan on Staying Relevant In The Entertainment BusinessThis week's guest is the beautiful and talented actor Gauahar Khan. She stands for hard work, consistency, and absolute fearlessness to go to work. The biggest thing that always strikes me about her, is the ability to stay consistent and relevant in a profession that is so difficult and short-lived.
I wanted to dig deeper into the innate quality that keeps her going in spite of failures or rejections life throws at you.
Gauahar and I spoke about how she manages to keep up with fitness, family life, consistent work pressure, traveling, and everything else that comes in between, but...2021-06-0346 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuCareer During Pandemic: Raj Nayak (Ex-COO of Viacom18, Founder of House of Cheer)This is the second part of the conversation with Raj Nayak, the former CEO of Viacom18 and founder of the House of Cheer network.
In this section, we specifically discuss handling career and stability during the current times, salary expectations, job changes, and navigating your career in these difficult times.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDealing With Problems: Raj Nayak (Ex-COO of Viacom18, Founder of House of Cheer)This week's guest is someone who is the right person to answer some of the most daunting questions we're all trying to figure out at this time, life and career. He is one of the most loved CEOs in the media business, not just for his warm personality, but for the way he does business with humility, with absolute sharp focus, and is one of the best dealmakers of our times.
My guest today is someone who believes in living in the moment and spreading happiness. He's the former CEO of Viacom,18, and the Founder of House of Cheer network...2021-05-2721 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDevika Narain: Downtime, Finding Joy in Life, Building Community, Female WorkforceThis week's guest on Questions I Wanted to Ask is a very talented and fabulous Devika Narain. We all know her for the beautiful weddings she designs for her clients and how every girl dreams of having her wedding planned by Devika.
In this episode, I spoke to Devika about the traits that keep her going in such a tough industry, constant traveling and still managing to keep herself grounded. She's spunky, sharp, passionate, and knows her job really very well. A little bit of this in my conversation with Devika Narain today.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuManasvi Dalvi: YouTuber, Gamer, Content Creator, Online HateThis week on Questions I wanted to Ask is India's leading gaming YouTuber Manasvi Dalvi. In her early 20s, she dabbles between studying law, streaming games on YouTube, fulfilling her commitment to the gaming brands she represents while being completely financially independent.
In this episode, we talk about how she started with very little resources but was still able to build herself a name in the gaming community. How she deals with online hate, online trolling, and her advice to more women who want to get into a profession completely led by men or at least dominated by women.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuPooja Jauhari: The Glitch, Equal Parenting, 50:50 Salary Concept, Gender-inclusive WorkplaceThis week's guest on Questions I Wanted to Ask is very dynamic Pooja Jauhari, CEO of India's leading creative agency The Glitch. She's someone who's a big champion of a gender blind, inclusive workspace and is taking active steps towards it. While she's been busy building the Glitch for the last couple of years, along with raising a three-year-old and now soon-to-be launch platform for new and underrepresented founders.
Pooja and I spoke about everything that led her to become the force she is today and her approach towards building a strong support group around her to be able to...2021-04-0754 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDr. Rashmi Shetty: Celebrity Dermatologist, Entrepreneur, Discipline, Parenting PlanIn this week of Questions I Wanted to Ask I am talking to India's leading cosmetic dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr. Rashmi Shetty. She's an industry pioneer as an aesthetic physician, a celebrity dermatologist, and one of the very few experts in non-surgical aesthetic medicine.
In this episode, we spoke about how she's running multiple businesses with offices in different cities, being a single parent, how she takes time for herself amidst a hectic schedule, and the importance of discipline in her life.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuShilpa Keswani: Miss India, Working Women, Working after Pregnancy, Life PartnerThis week on Questions I Wanted to ask, joining me is Shilpa Keswani. She leads the Gaming Content Partnerships for YouTube in India, from studying engineering, being part of Femina Miss India, being a television anchor to now working for YouTube India. Shilpa has had a very interesting career trajectory.
We spoke about a lot of things, starting from what all working women deal with regularly - good and bad, getting back to work after pregnancy, and how she's been handling work, family, kids, and everything else that matters to her.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuAsha Parekh on Netflix Recommendation, Sisterhood and Networking | Questions I Wanted to AskThis week on Questions I Wanted to Ask, we are delighted and very honored to have the veteran Actor, Producer-Director, Asha Parekh. This is a milestone for the podcast! What a sport she was while we recorded this podcast. Someone rightfully said talented artists always stay relevant.
In this episode, we spoke about her initial years in the industry, her YouTube and Netflix recommendations, Networking and its importance, Sisterhood in her life, and a lot more!
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuDeena Mehta | Work Culture, Discipline, Value System, Habits | Questions I Wanted to AskThis week on Questions I Wanted to Ask, I have the honor to speak to Mrs. Deena Mehta.
She is the first woman to be elected on the board of the Bombay Stock Exchange in the 125 years of the exchange's existence and is also the first-ever woman president at the Bombay Stock Exchange. She's a chartered accountant, businesswoman, financial adviser, social activist, and managing director of Asit. C Mehta group of companies. While being part of the equity market for over 30 years along, she's been running her family, raising two kids, traveling all over the world for work, learning Bhagavad...2021-03-1055 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuMallika Dua: Sisterhood, Online Dating, Online Hate, Creative Blocks | Questions I Wanted to AskIn this week's episode, I talk to Malika Dua, a comic, content creator, and actor. Mallika has had an interesting start to her journey as a content creator when her first video got viral and how to post that she navigated herself in a completely new world and a new city. She decided to take on content creation as a full-time job, leaving her comfortable advertising job behind.
In this episode, we speak about why she champions sisterhood, online dating, how she handles creative blocks, and what keeps her going in spite of so much online hate and so many...2021-03-031h 25
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuPriyanka Khimani on Failure, Mansplaining, Validation, Emotional Meltdown | Questions I Wanted to AskOur guest for today’s episode is India’s leading entertainment music and intellectual property rights expert, Priyanka Khimani.
Priyanka is a founder and lead partner at Anand & Anand Khimani, a law firm based out of Mumbai. She is known for her unmatched commercial and legal acumen in the Indian entertainment sector and represents a growing roster of musicians, actors, writers, directors, record labels, and other corporates. She finds a lot of her drive and cause, outside the legal industry. She is the founding chairperson of the Indian chapter of women in music, also one of the directors of Girl Risi...2021-02-241h 34
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuAnu Menon | Part 2 | Stereotypes in Comedy, Cricket and K-Dramas | Questions I Wanted to AskOur guest for today’s episode is the talented actor and comic, Anu Menon. From being channel [V] VJ, Lola Kutty to having her own comedy special on Amazon Prime called The Wonder Menon, to entertaining the audience during her live standup performances, and then being a mother to her 8-year-old son. Anu dabbles it all with such suave that is inspiring to so many people.
In this part, Anshu and Anu speak about her journey as Lola Kutty in the industry, stereotypes in the comedy and entertainment business, her love and passion for cricket, their mutual love for Korean dr...2021-02-1749 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuAnu Menon | Part 1 | Comedy Career in India, Motherhood | Questions I Wanted to AskOur guest for today’s episode is the talented actor and comic, Anu Menon. From being channel [V] VJ, Lola Kutty to having her own comedy special on Amazon Prime called The Wonder Menon, to entertaining the audience during her live standup performances, and then being a mother to her 8-year-old son. Anu dabbles it all with such suave that is inspiring to so many people.
In this episode, Anshu and Anu speak about parenting while managing her comedy career, her journey from being a VJ to an actor & a standup comic, motherhood and so much more.
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Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp. 01: Ashwiny Iyer TiwariOur first guest for Questions I Wanted to Ask is filmmaker and screenwriter, *Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari*. She has directed several feature films including Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly ki Barfi, Panga, has won Filmfare and several other awards for her directorial work, including a Cannes Lions in Advertising during her stint as an ad filmmaker. Beyond her work as a director, Ashwiny is a painter, potter, voracious reader, and someone who loves staying close to nature. Mother of twins, married to filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari, Ashiwny is now slated to release her debut Fiction Novel this year.
Ashwiny and I spoke about t...2021-02-0354 min
Questions I Wanted to Ask with AnshuEp. 00: IntroductionA woman's life journey comprises the many voices that go in her head while she is playing numerous roles at the same time. A working professional, a mother, a wife, a healer, a community helper – the roles she plays, are unlimited.
This podcast is hosted by Anshu Patni Singhi who is a media and entertainment professional and a mother to a 6-year-old. Through her professional and personal journey and evolving personal relationships, she felt the need to ask questions around so many things, which probably are firsts to this generation of Indian Women. Sometimes these were questions, and sometimes they wer...2021-01-2501 min
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