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Taking ChancesQuick Take with Dolly JainWhat better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.2024-10-1703 min
Taking ChancesEP 42: Six Yards of Magic with Dolly JainMeet Dolly Jain, India’s most celebrated drapreneur! From draping sarees for iconic stars like Sridevi, Deepika Padukone, and Gigi Hadid, to influencing millions through her viral tutorials, Dolly’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.Dolly discovered her passion for saree draping after her marriage, and since then, she has redefined the art. In 2019, she made headlines by earning a spot in the Limca Book of Records for draping a saree in an astonishing 18.5 seconds—an achievement that showcases her incredible skill and creativity.In this episode, we’ll dive into Dolly’s roller-c...2024-10-0751 min
Taking ChancesQuick Take with Ashish MishraWhat better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.2024-08-2604 min
Taking ChancesEP 41: What’s Stopping You? with Ashish MishraAshish Mishra is a distinguished computer science engineer, MICA alumni, and the Chief Marketing Officer at ACKO, an innovative and digitally savvy insurtech brand based in India. Ashish brings with him two decades of rich experience in brand-building and marketing, having previously served as a Regional Marketing Manager at HSBC in Dubai. His career is marked by a strong track record in driving growth and leading high-performing teams. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of advertising and marketing. Ashish shares his insights on the evolving role of the Chief Marketing Officer, th...2024-08-1155 min
Taking ChancesQuick Take with Tejal BajlaWhat better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. 2024-07-0702 min
Taking ChancesEP 40: Suno Sabki, Karo Apni with Tejal BajlaTejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families. Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has successfully built brands that stand out in today’s competitive market. Her commitment to excellence and innovation makes her a prominent figure in the Mother & Baby sector. This episode is truly a master class on building brands with many how to and what to insights. Do...2024-06-2348 min
Taking ChancesQuick Take with Shreyaan DagaWhat better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.2024-06-0102 min
Taking ChancesEP 39: Bum Bum Bole with Shreyaan DagaShreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV. In this episode, he shares his Buddha moment, his Shark Tank experience and serves as an inspiration that age is no barrier to driving meaningful change. This is Taking Chances.2024-05-2130 min
Taking ChancesQuick Take with Raj K GopalakrishnanWhat better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.2024-04-2703 min
Taking ChancesEP 38: No Shortcuts with Raj K GopalakrishnanThere are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app. Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt. Adept at building businesses from the ground up he has founded and transformed six start-ups into successful corporate brands. An avid biker and traveling enthusiast, his passion for travel and culture became a huge part of his prof...2024-04-2249 min
Taking ChancesQuick Take with Nikhil TanejaWhat better way to get to know our guest here on The Taking Chances podcast than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes. 2024-04-0203 min
Taking ChancesEP 37: What A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil TanejaOur guest today is Nikhil Taneja, a multi-award-winning writer, producer, storyteller, entrepreneur, teacher and youth mental health advocate. He’s the co-founder and Chief of Yuvaa, India’s first Gen Z-driven youth media, research and impact organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the girls’ education focused international non-profit, Girl Rising. Nikhil is currently the creator and host of Be A Man, Yaar! - the viral chat series on positive masculinity. In this episode, he tells us to listen to young India, shares all that is important and interesting to him and why he believ...2024-03-2257 min
Taking ChancesEP 36: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Kanika SaxenaOur guest on this podcast is Kanika Saxena, only the 2nd master scuba diving trainer in India. And that is just one of the many pies in which she has her fingers. A VP at a telecom major, a chef, a teacher, media honcho and an entrepreneur; she also graces the list of the most influential professionals of India. With her vast and varied experience she has lot to say about what makes the consumer tick and how hard work always pays off. In this podcast she talks to us about her life lessons and how...2023-12-0247 min
Taking ChancesEP 35: The Grazing Table with Anupreet DhodyWe have with us Anupreet Dhody, co founder of I’m wholesome a food service startup that aims to provide healthy, sustainable and gourmet food services to guests She has 15 years of experience in finance, management, and entrepreneurship, plus a certification in permaculture design, which enables her to apply ecological principles and practices to food production and distribution. She has been recognized as one of the 99 Women Achievers of India for 2023 In this episode she talks about her passion for ingredients, customer service and the importance of innovation in food. We di...2023-11-0840 min
Taking ChancesEP 34: Dreamer – Disruptor Tarun KatialOur guest today is Tarun Katial Founder & CEO, coto (come together), a Web3 based social crypto community platform for women. A Kellogg’s alumnus and a TEDX speaker, Tarun excels at blending technology and consumer insights in building digital products. With an experience of over two decades, Tarun began his career with advertising. Later, he became the Head of Content and Communications at Star Network India before moving to Sony Entertainment Television as Business Head. He led BIG FM as the Founder COO-CEO before moving on to steering ZEE5, to a leadership position in the cl...2023-08-1843 min
Taking ChancesEP 33: “ It’s all about confidence, baby” with Aditi MittalOur guest in this episode is one of the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India, the witty and incredibly funny Aditi Mittal. She is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster with many shows and accolades to her credit in India and abroad. Her stand up specials ‘Things they wouldn’t let me say’ and ‘Girl Meet’s Mic’ are on Netflix. She actively tours across many countries giving live performances and stand-up comedy workshops. In this podcast she speaks to us about her trials, challenges, passions and goals, in her now familiar humorous and candid st...2023-07-2638 min
Taking ChancesEP 32: “I don’t play golf” with Sam BalsaraSam Balsara, has near 50 years’ experience in marketing and advertising, of which the last 34 years have been entrepreneurial. Sam has served as President or Chairman of almost every Industry body in the country. The Economic Times Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner ranks Sam as "India's Most Influential Media Person" for 11 years. Sam is also the recipient of the Advertising Agencies Association of India's Lifetime Achievement Award, Ad Club of Kolkata's Hall of Fame Award and has entered the International Advertising Association’s (IAA) Hall of Fame. Over the past 34 years, Madison has grown to become India's largest Indi...2023-07-0643 min
Taking ChancesEp 31: Be in the moment with Shahana GoswamiOur guest today Shahana Goswami started her career at the age of 19 with Naseeruddin Shah's directorial début - Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. Most known for her performances in Rock On, Firaaq, Midnight's Children, she more recently has been seen in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Amazon's show Hush Hush, Netflix's Bombay Begums and most recently in Nandita Das's Zwigato. Shahana has varied interests - trained in classical dance, sports, fitness and spirituality. In this episode Shahana talks about her craft, her role models and why it is important to be in the moment f...2023-06-0255 min
Taking ChancesEP 30: “Everything is out of syllabus” with Varun DuggiralaVarun Duggirala is one of the leading conversationalist in business, personal development and creator landscape. He co-founded "The Glitch" in 2009 and has since helped grow it to be one of the leading creative agencies in the country (Global AD Giant WPP acquired it in 2018). He hosts one of India's most popular business podcast, 'Advertising is dead', and co-hosts one of the most irreverent business podcast, "Think Fast". He shares ways to optimise your mindset to perform better in life on his thrice a week podcast series “Take a Pause” with Varun Duggirala & writes a weekly newsletter "Unschooled". 2023-02-1345 min
Taking ChancesEP 29: Using Her Voice with Shubha MudgalOur guest today is the prolific vocalist - Shubha Mudgal. Born into a musically dedicated family, Shubha has been trained by some of the finest musicians and musicologists in India. In addition to being a performer she is also a composer and has received numerous awards including The Padma Shri, The Gold Plaque Award at the 34th Chicago International Film Festival and the Yash Bharati Samman from the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Shubha has been closely involved with several projects related to music education in India and has an online distribution platform for musicians specializing i...2022-06-2052 min
Taking ChancesEP 28: Landing on my Feet with Anand ChakravarthyOur guest today is Anand Chakravarthy – Co founder of Eleves who thrives working with young brands and businesses; helping them setup, scale up and succeed.Anand has been recognized by Impact magazine as amongst the Top 100 digital marketers in India.In this episode Anand talks about his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial chaos. His insights are pragmatic and his journey is that of a complete chancer taker. His belief that he will land on his feet is inspiring. This is Taking Chances.2022-05-1658 min
Taking ChancesEP 27: Lets collaborate, not compete with Steve AugeriThis episode features Steve Augeri. Steve has worked in the field of education for the last 23 years, having begun his career as a public school teacher in the U.S. An interest in life beyond America led him on a series of adventures at international schools in Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Along the way, Steve transitioned out of a teaching role and into leadership, culminating in his current role as the founding Head of School at Oberoi International School - JVLR Campus. In this episode Steve shares his education philosophy, his views on t...2022-05-0155 min
Taking ChancesEP 26: Creating Queeristan with Parmesh ShahaniOur guest today is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate - Parmesh Shahani. He is the author of Queeristan - an award winning book about LGBTQ inclusion in the Indian work space. Parmesh has a career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world - including founding India’s first youth expression website, editing fashion and lifestyle magazines, setting up a media convergence think tank at MIT and a lot more. A Ted Senior Fellow and a Yale World Fellow, he has done and continues to do a lot to serve the community and...2022-04-1647 min
Taking ChancesEP 25: Wit and Wisdom with Vrajesh HirjeeIn this episode we have with us actor, Vrajesh Hirjee. He is an actor who sees things differently. Perspective is his true skill. He is entertaining for sure but what he really brings to the table is ideas, innovation and the ability to reframe concepts. Vrajesh lightens up serious situations and invites you to live in the moment. This is Taking Chances.2022-04-0131 min
Taking ChancesEP 24: Food for Thought with Ashwin BhadriOur guest today is Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Ashwin is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and a pioneer in food safety compliance. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey with all its ups and downs, his passion for food and its safety and the importance of leadership and innovation to build a successful business. This is Taking Chances.2022-03-1759 min
Taking ChancesEP 23: Nothing Trumps Execution with Sunil KumaranOur guest today is Sunil Kumaran, Chief Brand & Digital Officer with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited. Sunil is an MBA and has worked in reputed organisations like Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R and Lowe Partners. Sunil's vast experience and expertise in media and advertising is on full display. In this episode he discusses the importance of brands, defines what good content means and the criticality of understanding the consumer. His life and work insights will help you experience true success. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2022-02-2351 min
Taking ChancesEP 22: Print is not dead with James HewesIn this episode we speak to the President and CEO of FIPP James Hewes, who having worked with some of the best media companies and magazine brands in the world, knows print media inside out. Having held various positions in his 12-years at the BBC, most notably leading the international development of the magazines business, he was also the Publishing Director for Top Gear, Good Food, Easy Cook and Lonely Planet Magazine and a Director of BBC Haymarket Exhibitions. He has also worked with Gulf News Publishing running more than 30 products. He sits on various...2022-02-0139 min
Taking ChancesEP 21: The Leading Lady with Apurva PurohitOur Season 2 starts with the inspirational Apurva Purohit – Co Founder Aazol Ventures, Independent Director and Author. Apurva is well known for her people oriented leadership and focus on culture in all the organisations she leads. Her 2 books “Lady you’re not a man” and “Lady you’re the boss” are pertinent and real for women in the workplace. This episode is for everyone who wants to find their voice and lead with confidence. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2022-01-1143 min
Taking ChancesEP 20: Destined To Be with Anuradha GuptaOur guest Anuradha Gupta has an innate ability to connect with people and infuse her positive approach to living life. And her work naturally follows her personality. She is the CEO and Founder of Vows for Eternity, a global matchmaking service that stands apart for its personalised and confidential approach, specialising in bringing together individuals based on shared values, education, socio-economics and a commonality of interests. Anuradha also feels very strongly about giving back to society and is an involved investor in several not for profit organisations. In this conversation she talks about her journey...2021-12-1453 min
Taking ChancesEP 19: So much more to do with Harshil KariaWe have with us Harshil Karia – Founder Schbang. Harshil has been in the digital space in India for over 12 years. He has set up 2 agencies - Schbang and FoxyMoron. He has been selected as the top 50 Individual in the Digital Eco System in India and has won multiple Indian and Global awards like The Shorty’s Award, The Internationalists Award, and is part of the first team from India to win a Facebook Studio Award. Brand Equity has consistently labelled his agencies as the ‘Hottest Digital Agencies in India’. In this episode Harshil talks about his journey, his futu...2021-11-2952 min
Taking ChancesEP 18: Words Matter with Mohammed SadriwalaOur guest today is Mohammed Sadriwala – a writer, storyteller and poet from Mumbai. In this episode Mohammed uses the power of words and introspection to touch on thought provoking aspects of life, philosophy and love. He also shares a heart breaking poem that will stay with you forever. Mohammed talks about his journey of becoming a writing and gives interesting lessons and tips for budding writers. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-10-2946 min
Taking ChancesEP 17: Dare to Dream with Brinda MillerOur guest today is an artist who lets her art and her life flow spontaneously. Everything about her is unrestrained. It is a pleasure to meet Brinda Miller - a master of many forms and mediums. She is well recognised and well awarded in the world of art and deservedly so. She is presently the honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and has been responsible for bringing art into public places. In this episode she speaks to us about her passion, style and ambition. And her appreciation of what art galleries have done for...2021-10-0638 min
Taking ChancesEP 16: Nurturing a Legacy with Polina BoscaOur guest today is an Italian winemaker who calls India her second home - Polina Bosca. She is a 6th generation member of the 190 year old Bosca wine company in Canelli where she heads R&D and multiple other functions. Polina has given life to many a new flavours. Anyone who has had Dia wine from the Sula stable in India will have tasted one of her many creations. In this episode she talks to us about her vision to take the company to new heights across generations, her challenges, the importance of fam...2021-09-1850 min
Taking ChancesEP 15: Frankly Speaking with Prashant PandayOur guest today is the ever frank and candid Prashant Panday - MD and CEO - ENIL. With over 30 years of experience across companies like Citibank, Pepsi, HUL - he has, in his current role, been an integral part of the growth and success of the only public listed company of the Times of India. In this episode, Prashant shares with us his experiences, challenges, concerns and regrets. Here is a man who strives to make a difference and calls for responsibility and accountability in the media world. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in...2021-08-2950 min
Taking ChancesEP 14: Living in the Now with Abraham ThomasOur guest today is Abraham Thomas - CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. Abe’s track record of building brands and his ability to scale businesses is well known. He has worked in varied industries, grown many a companies and understands the media and entertainment landscape best. His leadership style is transformational and his personal style is cool. In this episode, Abe shares with us his professional journey, his life experiences, his love for coffee, music, trashy movies and a new perspective on the role of the CEO today. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in...2021-08-0656 min
Taking ChancesEP 13: Walk the Talk with Pooja JauhariIn this episode, we have with us Pooja Jauhari CEO Glitch & Founder Seat at the Table. Her journey is truly inspirational. Pooja started working at age 15, right after class 10 and completed her education through work credits. She has worked in JWT, Unilever and Worldwide Media (WWM) before joining Glitch. She has built an organization that is gender blind, inclusive, progressive and high-performance. Pooja firmly believes that marketing must have a positive impact on society. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-07-2045 min
Taking ChancesEP 12: Luck by Chance with Nikhil GandhiIn a career spanning over 2 decades Nikhil Gandhi has donned many hats - a media executive, a career coach, a mentor and an angel investor. And has made a grand success of all. As he readies to move on from TikTok, where he headed India, Middle East, Africa and more, this avid marathoner shares with us his luck by chance stories and what it took to be where he is today, personally and professionally. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-06-2555 min
Taking ChancesEP 11: Exploring and adapting with Siddharth RajsekarIn this episode we have Siddharth Rajsekar the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers and experts. Sid has developed and perfected the Freedom Business Model which focuses on helping people take their expertise online and building a super-profitable digital coaching business, without an office or employees. His mission is to reform the education and employment system by building a new breed of digital leaders, based on the core principles of humanity, simplicity and social skills. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice...2021-06-1149 min
Taking ChancesEP 10: Life in the Sweet Lane with Pooja DhingraOur guest today has featured in the 30 under 30 list of Forbes both in India and Asia - Pooja Dhingra. Pooja is not just any chef but someone who has taken India by storm, with just a little bit of magical sugar. A passionate entrepreneur who introduced India to the French macarons, she is the founder of the Le15 chain of patisseries and cafes. She firmly believes that success is tied to values and not to things. Steeped in colors and flavors, she is deservedly the Macaron Queen of India. This is Taking Chances...2021-05-2440 min
Taking ChancesEP 9: Collecting Experiences with Dhruvank VaidyaOur guest today is Dhruvank Vaidya, Head of Podcasts - Spotify India. In a career spanning 25 years Dhruvank has launched several media technology businesses and has held leadership positions in digital media, content, television and technology companies. In this episode he shares his journey of collecting experiences, what is the responsibility of the person at the top and his dream of starting a coffee business. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-05-0436 min
Taking ChancesEP 8: The Art of Giving with Deval SanghaviIn this episode we have Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of DASRA. Deval’s journey is one that is rooted in change that is so critical for the betterment of the world. He graduated early from the University of Texas and volunteered with children living on Mumbai's streets. He left his career at Morgan Stanley in New York and returned to India to create DASRA . His organization serves marginalized communities, enables NGOs to scale nationwide, advises philanthropists and foundations on their giving strategies and supports collaborative action in dealing with urban sanitation, adolescents and informal workers. This is...2021-04-1945 min
Taking ChancesEP 7: Entrepreneurial mindset with Sreeraman ThiagarajanWe all have grown up hearing the phrase ‘no risk - no gain’ and have seen and heard stories about people who have taken big risks leading to big gains. In this episode we have with us the Co founder and CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and aawaz.com simplifying for us the rules of entrepreneurship, the importance of taking calculated risks and the value of integrity. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-04-0928 min
Taking ChancesEP 6: The power of words with Koral DasguptaA compulsive storyteller, Koral has published five books where she has explored the complex human mind. She is also the founder of www.tellmeyourstory.biz, a story laboratory of crowd-sourced narratives. Koral is known for her great sense of humor. And her love for Shahrukh Khan. In this episode she speaks about her early and varied exposure into the world of literature, which has shaped her voice and has led her to write about powerful women in Indian mythology from a completely unique perspective. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a...2021-03-3147 min
Taking ChancesEP 5: Stay focused with Jeev Milkha SinghA man who is India’s flag bearer for the game of golf and the winner of the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award, shares with us his journey into the world of sports and golf. In this episode he talks about his game, his determination, his goals and even his love of Bollywood. After almost 3 decades of playing he is all set to travel across continents for the senior tour and looks forward to adding more titles to his game. This is Taking Chances. --- Send in a voice message: https://an...2021-03-1946 min
Taking ChancesEP 4: The voice of Bollywood with Jitesh PillaiWith 3 decades of personally connecting with Bollywood, and being the editor of brand Filmfare, there will be few who will know this world better than him. A journalist, movie critic, influencer, and talk show host - he is a man who wears many hats, and all have Bollywood written on them. In this episode he talks about what it took to start out in this career which was not very sought after then. How his temperament and consistency has helped him succeed. And why actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan have managed to stay r...2021-03-0944 min
Taking ChancesEP 3: Embrace opportunities with Radhika Sood NayakPlanning to quit a secure job to follow your passion? Radhika, a Sufi vocalist and music composer did just that. She left her corporate career after working in companies like Unilever and ANZ Grindlays to pursue her quest for music. She is a firm believer that fate favors those who take chances. And it’s the small incremental steps that help you move towards your goals. In this episode she talks about what it took to leave a well settled career path and the role destiny played in her musical journey. Thi...2021-03-0253 min
Taking ChancesEP 2: Work hard and make your own luck with Pratik GuptaPratik Gupta – Co-founder, Zoo Media and FoxyMoron was just 19 years of age when he started his entrepreneurial journey with FoxyMoron. 12 years later it is one of India’s leading digital marketing companies. Pratik has wasted no time in resting on his laurels and started Zoo Media, a full-service network with seven agency brands. And has already got robust growth plans for the future. He says that all of this has come about through sheer hard work and by taking some very calculated risks. In this episode he speaks to us about his journey, challenges, failures and...2021-03-0256 min
Taking ChancesEP 1: Being Unique with Manish MalhotraWith three decades of a glorious journey in the world of costume designing, Manish Malhotra is known for his path breaking work. He is the man who redefined the fashion of Indian cinema, and has dressed some of the best names in India and abroad. In this episode he talks about who he loves dressing the most in Bollywood, his journey from a costume designer to a couturier, fashion influencer and revivalist. And how he changed the whole fashion outlook of India. This is Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message...2021-03-0232 min
Taking ChancesEP. 00: IntroductionThis is....Taking Chances --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/takingchances/message2021-02-2601 min