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Genius TalkAvoiding Common Branding Pitfalls | Philip VanDusen | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews branding consultant Phil VanDusen. They discuss the importance of branding for businesses, common mistakes companies make, and the significance of understanding competition. Phil shares insights on how solopreneurs can leverage their personal brand against larger corporations, the long-term nature of branding, and the personality traits that contribute to success. He also highlights influential books that have shaped his mindset and the role of meditation in enhancing creativity.Takeaways:Businesses often focus too much on logos rather than brand presence.Understanding competition is crucial for effective branding...
2026-01-2719 minGenius TalkThe Journey of Market Domination | Seth Greene | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Seth Greene, a renowned marketer and founder of Market Domination LLC. Seth shares his journey from being a retail financial advisor to establishing a successful marketing firm. He discusses the importance of direct response marketing, client success stories, and the ideal clients they serve. Seth also explains the process of working with clients, the lessons he learned over the years, and the innovative projects he is currently working on, including AI-powered podcasts. He introduces the Dream 50 framework, a strategic approach to building relationships and growing businesses through...
2026-01-2510 minGenius TalkFind Work You Love with ADHD with Shell Mendelson | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Shell Mendelson, an ADHD and neurodivergent career coach. Shell shares insights into her coaching process, which helps individuals navigate career transitions by fostering self-discovery and authenticity. She discusses the importance of understanding one's interests, the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in traditional work environments, and the significance of creating a supportive work culture. Throughout the conversation, Shell highlights various client success stories that illustrate the transformative power of her coaching methods.Takeaways:Shell Mendelson specializes in coaching neurodivergent individuals in their career paths.The coaching process...
2026-01-2326 minGenius TalkHeart‑Centered Coaching: Live Well & Earn Well with Terri Levine | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, Atul Raj interviews Terri Levine, a business consultant with over 30 years of experience. Terri discusses her approach to heart-centered entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of transformation over transactions. She shares insights on how to help entrepreneurs charge premium fees without guilt, the significance of mindset in business growth, and common mistakes that coaches make in their practices. Terri also provides effective email strategies and highlights the importance of authenticity in building a sustainable business.Takeaways:Terri Levine helps entrepreneurs transform their businesses by focusing on heart-centered practices.The term 'heartrepreneur' emphasizes...
2026-01-0415 minGenius TalkScaling Without Losing Your Sanity | Juliana Marulanda | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with operations consultant Juliana Marulanda about the importance of effective operations and project management for small and medium-sized businesses. Juliana shares her journey in founding Scale, her passion for helping businesses scale without losing profits, and the significance of having structured systems in place. The conversation delves into the challenges agency owners face, the benefits of niche focus, and the impact of productization on profitability. Juliana also shares a success story of a client who transformed his agency through effective project management and systems, illustrating the potential...
2025-12-1516 minGenius TalkStop “Checking Up” Start Leading: Communication Cadence for Remote Teams Kevin Eikenberry | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry about the challenges and strategies of leading remote teams. They discuss the importance of clear communication, building trust, and the need for flexibility in leadership. Kevin shares insights on how to define good leadership, the hiring process for founders, and ways to create a learning culture within organizations, even on a budget. The conversation emphasizes the significance of intentionality in leadership practices and the value of fostering relationships within teams.Takeaways:-Leaders often revert to old habits post-pandemic.-Clear communication is essential...
2025-12-1414 minGenius TalkEscaping the “I’ll Be Happy When” Trap with Jamie Smart | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Jamie Smart, a bestselling author and coach, about the principles of clarity and well-being. Jamie shares his personal journey of discovering that true happiness comes from within, rather than from external achievements. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the inside-out nature of experience and how entrepreneurs can recognize warning signs of misalignment in their lives. Through insightful stories and practical advice, Jamie illustrates how clarity can lead to transformative changes in both personal and professional realms.Takeaways:-Happiness and well-being are inherent qualities within us.-Many...
2025-12-1420 minGenius TalkMore Coaching Clients, Zero Ad Spend with Marc Mawhinney | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Mark Mawhinney, a coach who has been helping other coaches grow their businesses since 2014. Mark shares insights on client acquisition, the importance of community building through his Facebook group 'The Coaching Jungle', and his recent shifts in email marketing strategies and podcast format. He discusses the significance of joint ventures, work-life balance, and the mindset needed for scaling a coaching business. Mark emphasizes the challenges coaches face and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Takeaways:-Mark has been helping coaches since 2014.-The...
2025-12-1321 minGenius TalkStop Selling Time, Start Selling Productized Packages | Robin Waite | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business, about his journey from running a marketing agency to becoming a business coach. Robin shares insights on how to escape the time-for-money trap by productizing services and focusing on value-based pricing. He discusses effective pricing strategies, the importance of understanding client outcomes, and shares success stories from his clients. The conversation also touches on Robin's book, 'Take Your Shot', and concludes with key lessons on pricing and self-worth in business.Takeaways:-Robin Waite helps coaches and consultants escape the time-for-money...
2025-12-1317 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesTail Talks & Ear Signals! Decoding Canine Boby Language | Episode 002Dec 11, 2025 #motivation #entrepreneurjourney #stuggle🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: @PAWConnect5 Vikrant Deshmukh 🎥 Cinematographer: Siddhi Atul Gadekar 🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwm...📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: @Y11_Studios 📅 Release Date: 11 Dec 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its c...
2025-12-1326 minGenius TalkFrom Beats to Brand Stories | David Fischette | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews David Fischette, a seasoned creative professional with a rich background in storytelling and event production. David shares insights into his journey from founding a successful agency to starting a boutique agency focused on authentic storytelling. He discusses the importance of understanding client needs, engaging audiences, and creating memorable experiences. David also highlights a unique case study involving Boot Barn's fashion show and reflects on his personal journey, including the release of his book, 'Hello Fine Friend.Takeaways:-David Fischette has over 39 years of experience in the creative...
2025-12-1218 minGenius Talk#1 Sales Lesson: Always Be Building Relationships | Doug C. Brown | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Doug C. Brown, a seasoned sales strategist and entrepreneur. Doug shares insights from his extensive experience in sales, discussing the importance of metrics, client acquisition, and the common pitfalls companies face in their sales strategies. He emphasizes the need for truthful goal-setting, the significance of follow-up, and the value of building relationships in sales. Doug also reflects on his personal experiences and the impact of his work on clients' lives, highlighting the emotional rewards of helping businesses thrive.Takeaways:-Doug C. Brown emphasizes the importance of metrics...
2025-12-1232 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesInside a Dogs mind! How your Pets really Think & Learns | Episode 001🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi - Inside Stories 👤 Guest: @PAWConnect5 Vikrant Deshmukh🎥 Cinematographer: Siddhi Atul Gadekar🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwmP1W6📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: @Y11_Studios 📅 Release Date: 7 Dec 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and i...
2025-12-1147 minGenius TalkBuilding a Nutrition Empire: Insights from Yousef Benhamida | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Yousef Benhamida, founder and CEO of HS Supplies, a rapidly growing nutrition brand. Yousuf shares insights into the strategies that fueled his company's growth, the importance of maintaining a strong foundation while scaling, and the lessons learned from early failures. He emphasizes the significance of mindset, the impact of athleticism on business, and the necessity of understanding customer needs. The conversation also touches on the importance of mentorship and seeking guidance from experienced individuals in the industry.Takeaways:-It's about spending money wisely and getting returns.-Rapid...
2025-11-2831 minGenius TalkMaking the Impossible Possible | Zach Del Monaco | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Zach Del Monaco, a young entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. Zach shares his journey of overcoming adversity through spinal surgery, the power of hypnosis, and the importance of faith and mindset in achieving personal and professional success. He emphasizes the three D's: desire, discipline, and determination, as essential components for resilience and growth. The conversation also explores how to transform adversity into opportunity and the significance of building strong foundations in life and business.Takeaways:-Zach Del Monaco is a young entrepreneur and inspirational speaker.-Hypnosis is about...
2025-11-2820 minGenius TalkThe Role of Psychological Safety in Leadership | Kylee Leota | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with leadership expert Kylee Leota about the intricacies of high performance teams, the challenges leaders face, and the importance of psychological safety in fostering effective communication. Kylie shares her journey from a government job to founding Elements for Success, emphasizing the need for continuous personal and professional growth. The conversation also touches on the significance of creating harmony in life and work, rather than striving for balance, and the value of learning and self-reflection in leadership.Takeaways* Success is a personal definition that varies for everyone.* Leadership...
2025-11-2719 minGenius TalkHow to Build Desire in Advertising | Sarah Sal | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Sarah Sal, a seasoned expert in Facebook and LinkedIn advertising. Sarah shares her journey from a background in mathematics and computer science to becoming a leading consultant in digital marketing. The conversation delves into the importance of creating desire in advertising, the process of crafting effective ads, and the critical role of market research in understanding customer needs. Sarah emphasizes the need for businesses to validate product demand before running ads and discusses common mistakes made in Facebook advertising. The episode concludes with key takeaways on how...
2025-11-2618 minGenius TalkUnlocking the Power of Podcast Guesting | Noemi Beres | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Noemi Beres, the founder of Podcast Connections, a podcast booking agency. They discuss the process of getting booked on podcasts, the challenges faced by potential guests, and the importance of preparation and research. Noemi shares success stories of clients who have benefited from her services, as well as tips for overcoming anxiety and fear when appearing on podcasts. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistency and persistence in podcast guesting, especially for those launching books or promoting their work.Takeaways-Noemi Beres runs a podcast booking agency...
2025-11-2613 min
Genius Talk PodcastThe Role of Psychological Safety in Leadership | Kylee Leota | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with leadership expert Kylie Lee Ulta about the intricacies of high performance teams, the challenges leaders face, and the importance of psychological safety in fostering effective communication. Kylie shares her journey from a government job to founding Elements for Success, emphasizing the need for continuous personal and professional growth. The conversation also touches on the significance of creating harmony in life and work, rather than striving for balance, and the value of learning and self-reflection in leadership.TakeawaysSuccess is a personal...
2025-11-2220 minGenius Talk PodcastUnlocking the Power of Podcast Guesting | Noemi Beres | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Cheenestalk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Noemi Beres, the founder of Podcast Connections, a podcast booking agency. They discuss the process of getting booked on podcasts, the challenges faced by potential guests, and the importance of preparation and research. Noemi shares success stories of clients who have benefited from her services, as well as tips for overcoming anxiety and fear when appearing on podcasts. The conversation emphasizes the need for consistency and persistence in podcast guesting, especially for those launching books or promoting their work.Takeaways
2025-11-2113 minGenius Talk PodcastHow to Build Desire in Advertising | Sarah Sal | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Sarah Sal, a seasoned expert in Facebook and LinkedIn advertising. Sarah shares her journey from a background in mathematics and computer science to becoming a leading consultant in digital marketing. The conversation delves into the importance of creating desire in advertising, the process of crafting effective ads, and the critical role of market research in understanding customer needs. Sarah emphasizes the need for businesses to validate product demand before running ads and discusses common mistakes made in Facebook advertising. The episode concludes with key takeaways on how...
2025-11-2119 minGenius TalkThe Art of Productivity with Alexis Haselberger on Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with productivity expert Alexis Haselberger about time management, productivity, and stress reduction. Alexis shares her journey from working in various roles in startups to helping leaders and teams optimize their time and reduce stress. The conversation covers common productivity mistakes, the importance of building sustainable habits, creating boundaries in remote work, and the process of working with a coach. Alexis emphasizes the need for realistic planning and the relationship between productivity and stress management, providing valuable insights and strategies for listeners.Takeaways:Alexis Hasselberger helps leaders...
2025-11-0822 minGenius TalkUnlocking Tax Strategies for Small Businesses | Mike Jesowshek | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Mike Jesowshek, a CPA specializing in tax strategy for small business owners. Mike shares his journey from starting a virtual accounting firm to focusing on tax strategies through his podcast and software. The conversation covers essential tax strategies, common mistakes business owners make, how to find a trustworthy tax professional, and the importance of maximizing deductions. Mike also discusses international tax considerations and shares valuable lessons learned from his podcasting experience.Takeaways:Tax strategy is crucial for small business owners.Core tax strategies can be implemented...
2025-11-0816 minGenius TalkUnlocking the Power of Referrals with Bill Cates | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Bill Cates, a renowned expert in referral marketing. They discuss the importance of becoming referable, the systems and strategies for asking for referrals, and the psychological barriers that prevent business owners from achieving success. Bill shares insights from his latest book, 'The Hidden Heist,' which explores money beliefs and how they impact financial success. The conversation emphasizes the significance of value recognition, the right timing for asking referrals, and the role of repetition in changing mindsets.Takeaways:Referral marketing is essential for business growth...
2025-11-0839 minGenius TalkStart a Movement, Not a Marketing Campaign | Dennis Moseley Williams | Genius Talk Podcast, Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Dennis Mosley Williams about the evolution of business and customer experience over the past three decades. They discuss the importance of shifting mindsets from merely selling products to creating movements that resonate with customers. Dennis emphasizes the significance of emotional connections, avoiding common mistakes in client messaging, and the role of humor and authenticity in business. The conversation concludes with Dennis sharing final thoughts on leading with kindness and the impact of storytelling in business.Takeaways:The world has gone online, changing how...
2025-11-0424 minGenius TalkBuilding Wealth with Mindset, Networking & Action | Fong Chua | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Fong Chua, a real estate investor and business coach. They discuss the importance of mindset in achieving success, daily habits that foster growth, and the significance of networking and building partnerships. Fong shares insights on real estate management, the value of credibility through branding, and how to connect with high-level individuals. He emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to add value to others and the impact of writing a book on personal branding.Takeaways:Fong Chua emphasizes the importance of adding value in business...
2025-11-0423 minGenius TalkThe Four Pillars of Effective Communication | Dr. Michael Gerharz | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Dr. Michael Gerharz about the importance of clarity in communication, especially for leaders. They discuss how empathy plays a crucial role in crafting messages that resonate with audiences, the significance of strategic impact through clear communication, and the transformative process of the Clarity Lab. Dr. Gerharz shares insights on overcoming self-doubt as a leader and identifies the ideal clients he works with, emphasizing the need for genuine connection and understanding in messaging.Takeaways:Clarity is essential for effective communication.Empathy helps leaders connect...
2025-11-0417 minGenius TalkSEO in the Age of AI: How Search is Changing | Brandon Leibowitz | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Brandon Leibowitz, an SEO expert who shares his journey into the world of search engine optimization. Brandon discusses the importance of SEO for businesses, shares success stories of clients who transformed their online presence, and emphasizes the value of guest podcasting for building backlinks. He also explores the impact of AI on digital marketing and offers insights on building a sustainable SEO strategy. The conversation concludes with key takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their online visibility.Takeaways:Brandon helps people get more traffic...
2025-11-0418 minGenius TalkWhy Bosses Aren’t Leaders | Jim Salvucci on Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Jim Salvucci, a leadership coach and author, who shares his insights on the distinction between leaders and bosses, the importance of mission-based leadership, and the necessity of self-awareness in effective leadership. Jim discusses how he transitioned from a long career in higher education to coaching, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their values with their organizations. He also highlights the significance of understanding one's 'why' and maintaining resilience during tough times. Jim's book, 'Greater Than Great,' serves as a guide for aspiring leaders to cultivate...
2025-11-0417 minGenius TalkAccessibility Equals Profit | Angela Fowler | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Angela Fowler, an accessibility strategist, about the importance of making products and services accessible for people with disabilities. Angela explains how accessibility not only benefits users with disabilities but also enhances the overall user experience, leading to increased customer retention and business growth. They discuss common barriers businesses face in implementing accessibility, the economic opportunities that arise from inclusive design, and real-life examples of how accessibility can transform businesses.Takeaways:Angela Fowler is an accessibility strategist helping companies improve user experience for people...
2025-11-0409 minGenius TalkHow to Turn Stage Fright into Powerful Speaking | Peter George | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with public speaking coach Peter George about the art of effective communication. Peter shares insights on his AMP framework, common mistakes speakers make, and strategies for managing nerves and engaging audiences. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the audience rather than oneself and highlights the role of body language in establishing credibility. The conversation concludes with Peter's motivation for helping others and advice for aspiring speakers.Takeaways:Peter George helps professionals become confident and credible speakers.The AMP framework allows for systematic presentation creation...
2025-11-0412 minGenius TalkStrategies for Small Business Success in the AI Era | Maini Homer on Genius Talk Podcast | Atul RajIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Maini Homer, a digital marketing expert who helps small to medium-sized businesses establish their presence online. Maini shares his entrepreneurial journey, the importance of trust in business, and how he has learned from both successes and failures. He emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt to the changing landscape, especially with the rise of AI, and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.Takeaways:Maini helps small to medium business owners get seen online.Building trust is essential for business survival.Every business venture teaches...
2025-11-0413 minGenius TalkBuilding Communities & Business Success | Genius Talk Podcast | Atul Raj with Scott KleinIn this episode of the Genius Talk Podcast, host Atul Raj speaks with Scott Klein about his journey in podcasting, community building, and entrepreneurship. Scott shares valuable insights on networking, resilience, and the importance of learning from others. He emphasizes the significance of patience and balance in both personal and professional life, while also discussing the impact of podcasting on his growth and connections.Takeaways:Scott Klein has been hosting the podcast 'Get Down to Business' for over 12 years.He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and networking for entrepreneurs.Learning from others is a key...
2025-11-0416 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real Storiesनाशिकच्या संस्कृतीचा ठेवा आणि त्या मागचं प्रयत्नशील व्यक्तिमत्त्व – अनिता जोशी.🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: Anita Joshi🎥 Cinematographer: Siddhi A Gadekar🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwmP1W6📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: @Y11_Studios 📅 Release Date: 19 oct 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its creators are not respons...
2025-10-191h 09
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesDoes God really get angry? | Sampurnam Seva🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: Trupti Gaikwad🎥 Cinematographer: DOP Prasad Deshmukh🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwmP1W6📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: @Y11_Studios 📅 Release Date: 26 Aug 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its creators are not respons...
2025-09-1038 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesTree Man of Nashik | Man made Jungle in Nashik🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: Shekhar Gaikwad🎥 Cinematographer: DOP Prasad Deshmukh🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwmP1W6📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: @Y11_Studios & @pdfilmsproduction 📅 Release Date: 11 Aug 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its creators are not resp...
2025-09-091h 02Genius TalkScaling Businesses with Coaching and NLP | Rebecca Bonnington on Genius Talk PodcastWelcome to the Genius Talk Podcast with Atul Raj. In this episode, I interview Rebecca Bonnington, the business coaches’ coach and creator of the Kick-Ass Coaching Methodology.Rebecca shares her journey from building a recruitment business to creating Tricres, an online platform that trains coaches worldwide. We dive into business coaching, NLP, leadership, and strategies for helping businesses grow, scale, and successfully exit.What Atul and Rebecca discussed in this episode:How Rebecca used NLP and coaching to build Tricres.Case studies on helping multi-million revenue businesses prepare for exit.Why culture, vision, and values are key to in...
2025-08-2318 minGenius TalkThe H.U.S.T.L.E. Framework: A Blueprint for Turning Grit Into Growth | Chris CapuanoIn this episode of The Genius Talk podcast, host Atul Raj interviews Chris Capuano, a 7-figure sales expert, entrepreneur, and author of No Ceiling, No Excuses.Chris reveals how he went from being broke and trying dozens of jobs to building a seven-figure business using his "HUSTLE" framework — Hunger, Understand the Game, Sell Yourself, Time Efficiency, Leverage Lessons, and Earn While You Sleep.You’ll learn:How sales saved his lifeThe power of a no ceiling mindsetHow to stay productive and motivatedHis powerful daily habits for successWhy consistent action beats perfectionWhether you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or in sales, this c...
2025-08-0314 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesKirtan: A Journey into the Inner World🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: H.B.P. Shri. Shreyas ji Badave & H.B.P. Sau. Manasi ji Badave🎥 Cinematographer: Siddhi Gadekar🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwmP1W6📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: Y11_Studios & PD Films📅 Release Date: 10 Jul 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant...
2025-07-101h 29
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesA voice for the voiceless 🐾@sharan4animals🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: Sharanya Shetty 🎥 Cinematographer: DOP Prasad Deshmukh🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwm...📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎤 Anchor: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: Brain Cox Production📅 Release Date: 29 May 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its creators are not respo...
2025-06-0751 min
Swata Sathi Independent Voices, Real StoriesPeripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) donation by Atul Gadekar with Datri🎙️ Podcast Name: SwataSathi👤 Guest: Atul Gadekar🎥 Cinematographer: Siddhi G🏢 Studio: @Y11_Studios 📍 Location: Y11 Studios https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvE2xRRjXptwm...📝 Concept: Atul Y Gadekar🎞️ Post Production: Y11_Studios 🎬 Production By: Brain Cox Production🙏 Special Thanks: Ms. Sonali Bhandarkar, Team Datri📅 Release Date: 30 April 2025 ✅ Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guest speakers in this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, production team, or this channel. We do not intend to hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, or organization. The content is meant for informational and cultural purposes only. This channel and its creators ar...
2025-05-0204 min
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 45 : Part 3 (of 3) Yong Lee once made a million dollars in a dayIn the final episode of this three-part series, South Korean business icon, Yong Lee converses about the kindness of strangers, his foray into the Recreational vehicle business, his only business failure and how he once made a million dollars in a single day. So please welcome Business icon, Yong Lee, a man who has spent most of the last two decades trying to fulfil the dreams his mother had for his late elder brother and a man who strongly believes in the old Korean saying … that he has people luck.
Hi, I am Atul Taishete and welcome to...
2023-08-131h 21
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 44 : Part 2 (of 3) Yong Lee once made a million dollars in a dayIn the second episode of this three-part series, South Korean business icon, Yong Lee converses about how his brother was paralysed in a freak accident, and he took on the role of his brother’s hands and legs for the next ten years. His brother was his first patient and that one life changing sad event was what eventually led him to his hugely successful home care business. So please welcome Business icon, Yong Lee, a man who has constantly tried to find joy in what he does.
Hi, I am Atul Taishete and welcome to my po...
2023-08-051h 17
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 43 : Part 1 (of 3) Yong Lee once made a million dollars in a dayIn the first part of this three-episode series, South Korean business icon, Yong Lee converses about the war torn history of South Korea, the countries running feud with Japan, the personal trauma of losing his father in the mid-air bombing of a flight by North Korean terrorists, the meaning of the words ‘Gangnam Style’ in the blockbuster hit song and the beginning of his entrepreneurial days where, as a teenager, he organised beer parties on trams and yachts in Hongkong.
Hi, I am Atul Taishete and welcome to my podcast ‘Conversations with Atul’
2023-07-291h 22
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 42 : Part 4 (of 4) Travel writer Ketan & his tales of wanderlustAN INFORMATIVE CONVERSATION WITH PROLIFIC TRAVEL WRITER KETAN JOSHI ABOUT HIS TRAVELS IN ANTARCTICA, ARGENTINA AND IRAN, HIS PENCHANT FOR BRAKE FAILS AND HIS MEMORABLE BIKE TRIP WITH HIS TEENAGE DAUGHTER
In the final episode with prolific travel writer Ketan Joshi, we converse about his experiences in Antarctica, Argentina and Iran, his penchant for brake fails and his memorable bike trip with his teenage daughter. So please welcome Ketan Joshi, a writer who is close to publishing almost two dozen travel books, and who, in this episode, explains why history should not be studied in books as...
2023-07-141h 26
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 41 : Part 3 (of 4) Travel writer Ketan & his tales of wanderlustAN INFORMATIVE CONVERSATION WITH PROLIFIC TRAVEL WRITER KETAN JOSHI ABOUT THE BACKSTORY OF THE KUMBH MELA, HIS EXPERIENCES WITH ESTABLISHED PUBLISHERS, HIS FAITH IN SELF-PUBLISHING AND FINALLY, A PROFILE OF ALL HIS BOOKS WITH THE INTERESTING TALE OF HOW HE BECAME A FULL-TIME WRITER AND TRAVELLER
In the third of this four-part episode with prolific travel writer Ketan Joshi, we converse about the backstory of the Kumbh mela, his endearing love story with his travel partner, and how he looks forward to cannibalising all his life experiences into published written material. So please welcome Ketan Joshi, a...
2023-07-071h 28
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 40 : Part 2 (of 4) Travel writer Ketan & his tales of wanderlustAN INFORMATIVE CONVERSATION WITH PROLIFIC TRAVEL WRITER KETAN JOSHI ABOUT THE ORIGINAL TAKEOVER KING MR. VITHAL MALLYA, THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE LIQUOR INDUSTRY, THE FASCINATING BACKSTORY OF THE CORPORATE MARICO, FOLLOWED BY KETAN’S PROCESS AS A WRITER AND WHY HE BELIEVES WRITERS SHOULD HAVE BOTH, A THIN SKIN AND A THICK SKIN
In the second of this four-part episode with prolific travel writer Ketan Joshi, we converse about the history of Vithal Mallya who will go down in history as the original takeover king, the inner workings of the liquor industry, the fascinating backstory of th...
2023-07-011h 48
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 39 : Part 1 (of 4) Travel writer Ketan & his tales of wanderlustAN INFORMATIVE CONVERSATION WITH PROLIFIC TRAVEL WRITER KETAN JOSHI ABOUT THE HISTORY OF FORTS IN MUMBAI, HOW THE BRITISH MAPPED THE WHOLE OF INDIA AND WHY DEOLALI IS INDEED CALLED DEOLALI
In the first episode of this four-part series with prolific travel writer Ketan Joshi, we converse about his early years and the history of the Mumbai suburb of Chembur, the history of the forts in Mumbai, how the British mapped the whole of India and why the military centre of Deolali is indeed called Deolali. So please welcome Ketan Joshi, a writer who is close to...
2023-06-241h 27
The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverConsequences of the War on Terror & the Iraq WarIn the follow-up to their first discussion, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle dissect the consequences of the War on Terror, and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.
Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read...
2023-06-181h 20
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 38 : Part 3 (of 3) Deepti's journey with her son's autismAN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION ON AUTISM FROM A PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE WITH DEEPTI DESHPANDE, A MOTHER WHO HAS PASSED THROUGH HER OWN JOURNEY OF IDENTIFYING AUTISM AND WORKING ON HER FIRST BORN IN THE LAST DECADE. IN THE THIRD AND FINAL EPISODE, WE CONVERSED ABOUT HOW THE PARENTS ARE THE PRIMARY THERAPIST, THE PROGRESS BY HER SON IN THE LAST DECADE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE THE CHILD AWARE OF HIS/HER AUTISM
In the third and final part of this conversation on trying to understand autism in children, Deepti Deshpande converses about the concerns she had...
2023-06-1752 min
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 37 : Part 2 (of 3) Deepti's journey with her son's autismEPISODE 37 : PART 2 (OF 3) AN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION ON AUTISM FROM A PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE WITH DEEPTI DESHPANDE, A MOTHER WHO HAS PASSED THROUGH HER OWN JOURNEY OF IDENTIFYING AUTISM AND WORKING ON HER FIRST BORN OVER THE LAST DECADE. IN THE SECOND OF THE THREE PART EPISODE, WE CONVERSED ABOUT IDENTIFYING BEHAVIOURAL DIFFERENCES IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN, THE IMPORTANCE OF DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN BEFORE THE AGE OF SIX AND HOW THEIR SON’S AUTISM HAS HELPED TO SHAPE HER AND HER HUSBAND AS PARENTS
In the second of this three part episode on trying to understand autism in...
2023-06-101h 04The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverThe War on Terror: 22 years onAtul Singh and Glenn Carle look back on 9/11, the Taliban, Al Qaeda and the Iraq War, and the US foreign policy approach that would become the War on Terror.
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.
Learn more about Atul and Glenn, a...
2023-06-081h 13
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 36 : Part 1 (of 3) Deepti's journey with her son's autismAN IMPORTANT CONVERSATION ON AUTISM FROM A PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE WITH DEEPTI DESHPANDE, A MOTHER WHO HAS PASSED THROUGH HER OWN JOURNEY OF IDENTIFYING AUTISM AND WORKING ON HER FIRST BORN OVER THE LAST DECADE. IN THE FIRST OF THE THREE PART EPISODE, WE CONVERSE ABOUT DEEPTI’S CAREFREE LIFE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR, A CAREER MINDSET IN DELHI, A FAIRY TALE MARRIAGE AND DISCOVERING THE AUTISM MARKERS IN HER FIRST BORN.
In the first of this three part episode on trying to understand autism in children, Deepti Deshpande helps us make the difference between being neuro-typical and ne...
2023-06-041h 07
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 35 : Part 3 (of 3) Nagesh Surve has whistled his way to stardom (in Hindi)PROFESSIONAL WHISTLER NAGESH SURVE CONVERSES ABOUT OWNING KISHORE KUMAR’S HARMONIUM, THE 200 ODD TAPES OF NARGIS’S VOICE AFTER SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER, ABOUT NOT GETTING CREDIT ON DOZENS OF FILMS AND FINALLY, THE REGRET OF NOT HAVING TRIED HARDER AT BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL MUSIC DIRECTOR
(This episode is in Hindi)
In the third and final part of our conversation with professional whistler Nagesh Surve, we conversed about how he came to own Kishore Kumar’s harmonium, the 200 odd tapes of Nargis’s voice after she was diagnosed with cancer, about not getting credit on dozens...
2023-05-281h 10
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 34 : Part 2 (of 3) Nagesh Surve has whistled his way to stardom (In Hindi)(This episode is in Hindi)
PROFESSIONAL WHISTLER NAGESH SURVE CONVERSES ABOUT COMPOSING MUSIC WHEN HE WAS MERELY 13, WRITING THE NAMES OF MUSIC DIRECTORS SHANKAR-JAIKISHEN AND FINALLY NARRATING ANECDOTES OF HIS INTERACTIONS WITH CELEBRATED MUSIC DIRECTORS MADAN MOHAN, OP NAYYAR, RAJESH ROSHAN, ANU MALIK AND JAIDEV
He had to schedule a recording after school because he composed background music for his first film at the tender age of 13. He was so obsessed with Music director duo Shankar Jaikishen that he used to write their names on walls like young couples in love do. In the second...
2023-05-191h 18
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 33 : Part 1 (of 3) Nagesh Surve has whistled his way to stardom (In Hindi)(This episode is in Hindi)
PROFESSIONAL WHISTLER NAGESH SURVE CONVERSES ABOUT EARLY YEARS IN THE COMPANY OF LUMINARIES LIKE VASANT DESAI, BAL THACKERAY AND MUSICIAN DUO LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL, A STORY ABOUT AN ILLITERATE BREAD VENDOR WHO LOVED MUSIC MORE THAN MONEY, HOW AN INNOCUOUS PRANK INTRODUCED NAGESH SURVE TO SERIOUS WHISTLING AND HOW HE WAS A KEY WITNESS TO A HUGE PILE OF CASH IN PRITHVIRAJ KAPOOR’S SWIMMING POOL LOCKER
In the first of this three part episode, professional whistler Nagesh Surve conversed about his early years growing up amongst celebrities like Vasant Desai, Bal Th...
2023-05-121h 22
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 32 : Part 5 (of 5) Hari Divekar has lived many lifetimes in oneBORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR QUOTES FROM ‘THE GITA’ & CONVERSES ABOUT EGO IN BUSINESS, HIS STRUGGLE WITH LONELINESS & FULFILLING THE LAST WISHES OF HIS LATE WIFE
How harmful is it to have an ego in business? To what lengths should one be willing to go to, to succeed in business? At what point should one do a stop loss? and what is the difference between small and big business aspirations? In the fifth and final episode with Business Icon Mr. Hari Divekar, he quoted from the Gita and conversed about the metaphysical. He revealed about the principles he follo...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 31 : Part 4 (of 5) Hari Divekar has lived many lifetimes in oneBORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR CONVERSES ABOUT HIS TIME WITH BNHS (BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY), SHARING DRINKS IN A TRAIN WITH MAESTRO KUMAR GANDHARVA & A CON-CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER INDIRA GANDHI
One of my all-time favourite quotes is that it takes twenty years of hard work to become an overnight success. In the fourth of my five-part conversation with Business Icon Mr. Hari Divekar, we conversed about the decades it took for his dreams to materialise, his plans to avoid an Ambani like feud in the family and how he is giving it back to his old staff. H...
2023-04-281h 24
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 30 : Part 3 (of 5) Hari Divekar has lived many lifetimes in oneEPISODE 30 : PART 3 (OF 5) BORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR CONVERSES ABOUT HOW HE FUNDED HIS RESORT BUSINESS AND HIS MULTIPLE
BUSINESS FAILURES WHICH INCLUDED SELLING WATERMELONS AND REARING GOATS
It is said that we learn from our failures far more than what we learn from our successes. In the third of my five-part conversation with Business icon Mr. Hari Divekar, we conversed about how a trip to Atlanta put him on the path to founding ‘Nature Trails’. He gave details on how he managed to fund his resort business, how the resort was a peripheral idea to begin with, and f...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 29 : Part 2 (of 5) Hari Divekar has lived many lifetimes in oneEPISODE 29 : PART 2 (OF 5) BORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR CONVERSES ABOUT HIS FIRST BUSINESS FAILURE, HIS FIRST ROARING SUCCESS &
FUNNY TALES OF ESCAPING FROM WOMEN HELLBENT ON MARRYING HIM
After finishing his engineering, he had a letter for a job at Kirloskars in Pune. He boarded the train, but instead of getting down at Pune, he tore the letter and continued onwards, in search of his destiny, to the big bad city of Bombay. In the second of my five-part conversation with Business Icon, Mr. Hari Divekar, we conversed about his first corruption laden government job, his first failed...
2023-04-141h 22The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverEnter the Dragon: China Is Creating New World OrderIn this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss the New World Order championed by China, and its potential implications.
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.
Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on the two...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 28 : Part 1 (of 5) Hari Divekar has lived many lifetimes in oneEPISODE 28 : PART 1 (OF 5) BORN ENTREPRENEUR HARI DIVEKAR CONVERSES ABOUT EARLY YEARS IN A SMALL VILLAGE, LANDING IN BOMBAY WITH JUST FIVE RUPEES IN HIS POCKET & HIS HILARIOUS ENCOUNTERS WITH GHOSTS
He came from a family of postmasters, always on the lookout for jobs within the government, and yet, his only interest lay in creating something of his own. In the first of my five-part conversation with business icon Mr. Hari Divekar, we conversed about a naughty childhood which included escaping from classes in school, catching live snakes, dissecting birds, creating paint brushes out of the tails of...
2023-04-071h 43
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 27 : Part 2 (of 2) Audrone talks about art therapy & LithuaniaEPISODE 27 : PART 2 (OF 2) LITHUANIAN PAINTER & ART THERAPIST AUDRONE BRAZAUSKAITE CONVERSES ABOUT LEAVING HER COUNTRY FOR LOVE & THE SCIENCE OF ART THERAPY. SHE ALSO SINGS TWO LOVELY LITHUANIAN SONGS
In the second and final part of my conversation with Audrone Brazauskaite, we conversed about how she was named after a boat her parents dated in, how her father surprised her by flying down and waving from a plane at an art camp and what it means to migrate to a foreign country for love. Audrone conversed passionately about how her profession as an Art Therapist helped her personally...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 26 : Part 1 (of 2) Audrone talks about art therapy & LithuaniaEPISODE 26 : PART 1 (OF 2) LITHUANIAN PAINTER & ART THERAPIST AUDRONE BRAZAUSKAITE CONVERSES ABOUT A GRANDFATHER SENT TO A CONCENTRATION CAMP, SPIES IN ART SCHOOL & THE CULTURE & HISTORY OF LITHUANIA
Did you know that the country of Lithuania restored it’s independence as late as 1990? Are you aware that Lithuanian is one of the oldest living languages in the world? Have you ever heard what a Lithuanian song sounds like? Now tell me honestly, do you even know anything about Lithuania, it’s history and it’s culture. If you were as ignorant as I was before this deeply moving conver...
2023-03-261h 29
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 25 : Part 2 (of 2) The meteoric rise of Edupreneur Stanny PintoEPISODE 25 : PART 2 (OF 2) DR. STANNY PINTO CONVERSES ABOUT HOW HE ALMOST GOT KILLED IN A GANG WAR, HOW HE SUCCEEDED IN BUSINESS & THE UNCANNY RESEMBLANCE OF HIS LIFE TO THE BACHCHAN FILM ‘TRISHUL’
In the second and final part of our conversation with Dr. Stanny Pinto, we conversed about wise words from an encouraging father, how Stanny’s life as a political gangster almost got him killed in a gang war, the principles he used to become a successful businessman, and the uncanny resemblance of his real life with the fictional world of the Amitabh Bachchan film ‘Trishul’...
2023-03-191h 28
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 24 : Part 1 (of 2) The meteoric rise of Edupreneur Stanny PintoEPISODE 24 : PART 1 (OF 2) FROM AN IMPOVERISHED CHILDHOOD IN A 100 SQUARE FEET TIN-WALLED HOUSE IN INDIA’S LARGEST SLUM, TO OWNING MULTIPLE SCHOOLS, STANNY PINTO CONVERSES ABOUT HIS INSPIRING JOURNEY
As I have grown older and understood the world a little better, I have realised that a lot of success in life is driven by our starting points. As a child, the better starting points we have in terms of money, education and family affluence, the better chance we have of doing well as an adult in the real world. With that in mind, the questions to ask of...
2023-03-121h 49
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 23 : Part 3 (of 3) Actor Errol Marks chooses to forgive & healEPISODE 23 : PART 3 (OF 3) ACTOR ERROL PETER MARKS TALKS ABOUT HEARTBREAK ON THE HOLLYWOOD SERIES ‘SHANTARAM’, FUN TALES ABOUT SALMAN KHAN & A FUNNY YARN INVOLVING A SNAKE, A RED SHIRT & A GREEN SHIRT
He almost hit international fame when he was cast and even shot for the iconic series ‘Shantaram’, In the third and final part of our conversation with actor Errol Peter Marks, we seamlessly mix tragedy and comedy as we hear first-hand about his Shantaram journey from euphoria to dismay, Errol’s search for validation as a performer, hilarious stories about Salman Khan and a rolling in the ais...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 22 : Part 2 (of 3) Actor Errol Marks chooses to forgive & healEPISODE 22 : PART 2 (OF 3) WITH ACTOR ERROL PETER MARKS WHO CONVERSES ABOUT A SILENT RELATIONSHIP WITH GRIEF, THE ROUGH PATH TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ACTOR AND HOW TO IDENTIFY RICH FOLKS IN ANY PARTY
In the second of my three part conversation with Actor Errol Peter Marks, we flew in diverse directions like his initial school years, his silent relationship with grief, his messy bond with his stepfather and the rough path to becoming a successful performer … so please welcome actor Errol Peter Marks, a man who knows exactly how the rich treat Kaju-badam and how they hold a...
2023-02-251h 38
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 21 : Part 1 (of 3) Actor Errol Marks chooses to forgive & healEPISODE 21 : PART 1 (OF 3) BROUGHT UP BY STRONG, INDEPENDENT AND BROKEN WOMEN, ACTOR ERROL PETER MARKS CONVERSES ABOUT KEEPING PROMISES MADE TO A DYING MOTHER, FORGIVING WHEN ALIVE, HEALING & CLOSURE
He calls his life a comedy of tragedies as his parents separated very early in life and growing up, he never really had a father to look up to. Instead he was brought up by a set of very strong, independent, fierce and broken women.
In the first of my three part conversation with actor Errol Peter Marks, we get a very personal insight into what...
2023-02-191h 46
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 20 : Dr. Curtis Cole converses about growing up gay in AmericaEPISODE 20 : A DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY & YET AN ENVIABLE CAREER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. DR. CURTIS COLE CONVERSES ABOUT GROWING UP GAY IN AMERICA, AIDS ACTIVISM & CONNECTING THE DOTS IN HINDSIGHT
His family includes the 12th President of the United States, folks who made a famous brand of bourbon in Kentucky and women who excelled in golf, at a time when it was frowned upon. However, all that affluence was lost by the time it came to his generation, and life was a lot tougher with food stamps and little money for winter clothes.
In a freewheeling...
2023-02-102h 19
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 19 : Part 2 (of 2) The life & times of Adman Ravi Gundya DeshpandeEPISODE 19 : PART 2 (OF 2) WITH AD DIRECTOR RAVI GUNDYA DESHPANDE AS WE CONVERSE ABOUT HIS JOURNEY AS A SON, A STUDENT, A FATHER, A WRITER, A FILMMAKER AND MOST OF ALL ‘A GAON DOST’
In the second part of my conversation with advertising and film director Ravi Deshpande, we conversed about a father, who used to read the vedas to him, his career as a writer on some wonderful films like ‘The terrorist, Malli and Dubai return, his views on how cinema is an immersive experience and why, inspite of having a truckload of celebrity friends, he doesn’t really...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 18 : Part 1 (of 2) The life & times of Adman Ravi Gundya DeshpandeEPISODE 18 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH AD DIRECTOR RAVI GUNDYA DESHPANDE AS WE CONVERSE ABOUT SHARING BOOKS WITH SMITA PATIL, AN INFERIORITY COMPLEX & A REBELLION AGAINST PATRIARCHY WITHIN HIS OWN FAMILY
He comes from a family of landlords who were given Jaagirs by the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He has spent his childhood on the laps of greats like Kumar Gandharva, who used to hold private mehfils in his house. His father, a renowned writer himself, tried to push him towards cinema, while the rebel in him wished for a career in design.
In the first...
2023-01-211h 36
The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverThe Hot Mic: Trump Trumped, Looming Recession and India-China ClashIn a new series for FO° Podcasts — The Hot Mic — Atul Singh and Christopher Roper Schell examine the tussle for the leadership of the Republican Party between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, the looming recession and the recent India-China border clash.
Learn more about Atul and Christopher, and read their work on the two links below:
https://www.fairobserver.com/author/atul-singh/
https://www.fairobserver.com/author/christopher-schell/
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2023-01-1021 min
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 17 : Arun Mathias faced the demons of life and yet stayed happyEPISODE 17 : ALMOST ORPHANED AT 17, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ARUN MATHIAS SAT AS DUMMY IN EXAMS TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE AT HOME. A WISE CONVERSATION ABOUT HOW TO FACE THE DEMONS OF LIFE AND YET STAY HAPPY
He grew up in a chawl in Worli village, an iconic part of Mumbai which is fast being gobbled up by high rises. At 16, his mother died and his father was bedridden after a freak road accident … and he ended up hustling to put food on the table for his younger siblings. He sat dummy in exams for other people, wrote co...
2023-01-062h 43The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverPost-Brexit BritainIn The Dialectic, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. In this episode, they discuss the state of Britain after Brexit.
Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of The Interrogator.
Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on the two links below:
https://www.fairobserver.com/author...
2022-12-2849 minThe Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverIs India becoming a great power?In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss Glenn's trip to India, and whether the country is on track to become a great power.
Read about Glenn's trek in the Himalayas here:
https://www.fairobserver.com/world-news/india-news/a-magical-tale-not-trekking-in-the-himalayas/
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 16 : Part 2 (of 2) Indrajit Neogi bats for good sound in filmsEPISODE 16 : PART 2 (OF 2) WITH FILM SOUND RECORDIST INDRAJIT NEOGI WHO CONVERSES ABOUT HIS RICH EXPERIENCE IN WORKING ON CULT ART FILMS & HOW THE AUDIENCE VALUES SOUND FAR LESS THAN VISUALS IN FILMS
Imagine a train passes by on screen and you don’t hear the passing train at all or a tiger roars in a film but instead you hear a dog bark. These are not really good examples but I guess you now understand how important sound is, in film making, but unfortunately, in the real world, the attitude towards sound is the exact opposite. The va...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 15 : Part 1 (of 2) Indrajit Neogi bats for good sound in filmsEPISODE 15 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH FILM SOUND RECORDIST INDRAJIT NEOGI, WHO CONVERSES ABOUT A BURNT SCHOOL, ATHEISM, IIT, HIS CAREER IN FILMS & HAVING THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE, IF LIFE HAS TO WORK OUT
He saw Naxalism real up close when a dear friend joined the movement and was killed by the cops. He studied in a school so seeped in religion that he became an atheist who refused to do his mother’s shraadh. He cracked the IIT and instead of going abroad ended up recording and designing sound in films.
In the first part of my co...
2022-12-171h 57The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverTaiwan: the brink of disasterAtul Singh and Glenn Carle get to grips with the furore caused by Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, how it has incited the fury of a thin-skinned Chinese regime, and what this game of chicken between world powers could mean for the future.
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and...
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CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 14 : Jehangir Surti bonds with his young son on a long bike tripEPISODE 14 : A FATHER AND HIS TEENAGE SON BOND ON A ROAD TRIP TO GOA. A CONVERSATION WITH JEHANGIR SURTI ABOUT HOW EARLY LIFE EXPERIENCES CAN SENSITISE & MAKE CHILDREN AWARE OF THE WORLD THEY LIVE IN
He had worked on ad films for almost a decade before he directed ‘Aa Dekhe zaraa’, one of India’s rare science fiction films. After the birth of his son, he voluntarily decided to become a stay at home dad. As his son turned fourteen, he realised that these were the wonder years where his boy needed to learn a few life lesson...
2022-07-162h 36
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 13 : Humble Mukhtar bhai creates world champions in carrom(ये एपिसोड हिंदी में है। )
(This episode is in Hindi)EPISODE 13 : THE CONTRIBUTION OF CARROM CLUBS TO CREATING WORLD CHAMPIONS WITH MUKHTAR BHAI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT HOW CARROM CLUBS KEPT THE YOUTH OUT OF TROUBLE AND OTHER INTERESTING ANECDOTES
Behind every champion are selfless folks who wish for a small contribution in the champion's success. In generous spirit, the only thing these generous people wish for is to see a champion get his/her due ... and for this noble desire, sometimes put their whole lives on line. End of the day when the champion triumphs, they are desirous of neither praise nor applause.So let...
2022-06-242h 10
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 12 : Part 2 (of 2) Sraboni Chaudhari simplifies classical musicEPISODE 12 : PART 2 (OF 2) WITH CLASSICAL SINGER SRABONI CHAUDHURI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE KIND OF SUPPORTING PARTNERS ARTISTS NEED AND SRABONI’S HARROWING NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE
What would you do if you see yourself losing the one thing that you are passionate about? What would it feel like for a singer to almost die for real and then die metaphorically when told that they might never be able to sing again?
In the second part of my conversation with classical singer Sraboni Chaudhuri, we continue from where we left of and converse about Sraboni’s near deat...
2022-06-191h 34
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 11 : Part 1 (of 2) Sraboni Chaudhari simplifies classical musicEPISODE 11 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH CLASSICAL SINGER SRABONI CHAUDHURI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE VALUE A GURU ADDS TO A SINGER, HOW RAAGS ARE USED TO COMPOSE FILM SONGS & LITTLE LESSONS IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
She had a budding teaching career but she could never really free herself from the lure of the arts. She has learnt classical singing from some of the best names in the business including the illustrious Shobha Gurtu. She humbly calls herself ‘Not so intelligent’, but once she started talking about Music, I did, for a moment, feel, that I was the dumb one in the...
2022-06-122h 04
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 10 : Sudhir Sinha & the haunting era of the mumbai orchestra(This episode is in Hindi)
EPISODE 10 : THE UNFORGETTABLE ERA OF THE ORCHESTRA IN THE 80’S AND 90’S, WITH SUDHIR SINHA. A CONVERSATION ABOUT A TIME WHEN THE ORCHESTRA WAS AS BIG A SOURCE OF ENTERTAINMENT AS FILMS & CRICKET
Orchestra! What is an Orchestra? In Bombay terms, an orchestra is a live programme with songs and comic skits. Orchestras existed thirty years ago and exist even today but back then, Orchestras had the kind of glamour, which is difficult to imagine now. Comedy stalwarts like Johnny Lever, Sudesh Bhosale, Raju Srivastava got their early breaks here and...
2022-06-032h 33
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 9 : Part 2 (of 2) Film historian Karan Bali revisits a bygone eraEPISODE 9 : PART 2 (OF 2) WITH FILM HISTORIAN KARAN BALI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE HARD ROAD TAKEN BY THE PAKISTANI FILM INDUSTRY AS KARAN IMPRESSES WITH HIS KNACK FOR NARRATING FILM HISTORY
When speaking about cinema, quite a few film theorists use a language which is complex and disconnected from ground realities but I have seldom felt that way whenever I have heard Karan Bali speak or read his articles on cinema. As we will discover in this episode, Karan has that special knack to make film history interesting, intriguing, relatable and contextual. My personal view is that this...
2022-05-271h 33The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverThe Invasion of Ukraine: The Fall OutThe invasion of Ukraine has sent shockwaves around the world, causing many to reassess the global order. Are we headed towards a tribal bipolar world? Is this the beginning of the end of globalisation? In this episode, your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine across the globe.
In The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy...
2022-05-231h 03
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 8 : Part 1 (of 2) Film historian Karan Bali revisits a bygone eraEPISODE 8 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH FILM HISTORIAN KARAN BALI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT CHICKEN, SHEEP, COWS, VIDEO RECORDERS, THE 1983 WORLD CUP, NOORJEHAN, LATA MANGESHKAR, DILIP KUMAR AND HAMAM SOAP
He comes from a family of lawyers in a country we now call Pakistan. He has lived on a farm with chicken, sheep and cows. In his formative years, the VCR, also called the Video Cassette Recorder was his best friend and he had seen more Hollywood and Bollywood that most of us only wish we could have seen in film school.
In the first part of my...
2022-05-201h 34
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 7 : Biju Kutty's hard fought battle from victim to victorEPISODE 7 : THE JOURNEY FROM RIOT VICTIM TO ATTEMPTING GUINNESS RECORDS, WITH BIJU KUTTY. A CONVERSATION ABOUT A SHARED CHILDHOOD, A SAD MEMORY & A HARD-FOUGHT BATTLE FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR
He was uprooted during the riots and yet, stayed positive. He changed his name and yet, never really changed at all. He never went to Engineering school and yet, is a better Engineer than most engineers I know. But more than all this, he is a father who has managed to get rid of his son’s mobile addiction. Today, his son Affan Kutty can make letters and num...
2022-05-162h 00
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 6 : The crazy travel adventures of backpacker Bharathi RajaramEPISODE 6 : SHE TRAVELS, ON A BICYCLE, AROUND THE WORLD, ALL ALONE. BHARATHI RAJARAM IS A CORPORATE HONCHO BY PROFESSION AND A BACKPACKER AT HEART. A CONVERSATION ABOUT HER CRAZY TRAVEL ADVENTURES
As a 21 year old, she traveled all alone to Kashmir in the middle of the conflict. She has cycled from Mumbai to Goa and through half of France all by herself. She has been to 72 countries on budgets most of us would travel to 10. She is an Engineer, an MBA, a wife, a daughter and a mother but I feel that the only title that really...
2022-05-082h 18
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 5 : Part 2 (of 2) The fun journey of Film Director Harsh KulkarniEPISODE 5 : PART 2 (OF 2) WITH HUNTER AND BADHAI DO DIRECTOR HARSHVARDHAN KULKARNI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT THE STRUGGLE TO FIND A UNIQUE VOICE IN FILMS AND THE TRICK TO ADAPT LIFE EXPERIENCES ON SCREEN
In the 1970’s, there was the rise of writers Salim-Javed’s angry young man, a world which was largely unreal, stylish, violent and very popular with the audience. Around the same time, two Bengali filmmakers were quietly narrating gentler stories, which hit closer, to the real lives of the Indian middle class. These two directors were Basu Chatterjee and Hrishikesh Mukherjee. In the second part of my...
2022-04-302h 05
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 4 : Part 1 (of 2) The fun journey of Film Director Harsh KulkarniEPISODE 4 : PART 1 (OF 2) WITH HUNTER AND BADHAI DO DIRECTOR HARSHVARDHAN KULKARNI. A CONVERSATION ABOUT SACHIN TENDULKAR, VINOD KAMBLI AND HOW LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS CAN BE THICKER THAN BLOOD RELATIONS
While in school, he kept wickets as he watched Sachin Tendulkar half-complete a difficult challenge. He then shifted to Engineering where he graduated with hardly any engineering skills at all. At film school, he specialised in Editing but never edited anything after he passed out. Cricket and films did stay his two big loves but luckily for us, he eventually deserted cricket to deliver two cinematic gems in a...
2022-04-241h 57
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 3 : The bizarre success story of Superstar VO artist Nikhil KapoorEPISODE 3 : THE BIZARRE SUCCESS STORY OF SUPERSTAR VOICEOVER ARTIST NIKHIL KAPOOR. A CONVERSATION ABOUT LUCK, LOVE & OTHER THINGS AS NIKHIL SHARES HIS SECRET PROCESS WHILE RECORDING VOICEOVERS
He has sold suitcases, soaps, hair cream, biscuits, cars and every conceivable product possible but not on the streets, not in a shop or in a mall but simply through a voice you know really really well and a face you probably wouldn’t recognise on the streets. His stories on how he reached where he did are as crazy as he is. Today we meet the Amitabh Bachchan of vo...
2022-04-032h 07
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 2 : Vaibhav Korgaonkar and a broken sports dreamEPISODE 2 : A DIFFICULT SPORTS DREAM OR A LUCRATIVE CORPORATE CAREER? WHAT DID VAIBHAV KORGAONKAR CHOOSE AND WHY? A CONVERSATION ABOUT TOUGH LIFE CHOICES
In 1995, he defeated the India number one. Three months later, he beat the Maharashtra number one. The very next day, he made a life altering decision to quit a very important match and a budding sports career. He left the tournament midway. After that day, he never played carrom with the same intensity again. We are a sum total of the choices we make and the paths we decide to travel on … and nobody I...
2022-03-272h 25
CONVERSATIONS WITH ATULEp 1 : Janhavi Samant talks about surviving childhood in the 80'sEPISODE 1 : A FUN CHAT ABOUT CHILDHOOD IN THE 80'S & 90'S, WITH THE FUNNY JANHAVI SAMANT. A CONVERSATION ABOUT HOW GROWING UP JUST THREE DECADES AGO WAS DIFFERENT, SIMPLER & SO MUCH MORE AWESOME
How different was life before the advent of the mobile phone? How was childhood in the eighties different from how it is today? Dadar hurricane Janhavi Samant converses with Atul Taishete about her book 'Faaltugiri and other flashbacks - How I survived childhood in the eighties'. She narrates anecdotes about her childhood in middle class Mumbai, while Atul adds his own bit about his childhood...
2022-03-162h 31
The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverPutin: Playing the Long GameYour hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, dive deep into an analysis of Vladimir Putin in this episode of The Dialectic.
Read their article on this topic here: https://www.fairobserver.com/politics/making-sense-of-vladimir-putins-long-game/
In the The Dialectic, Atul and Glenn give you their unique perspectives on world affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of T...
2022-02-1648 min
The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverDemocracy in DangerYour hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, dive deep into a discussion about democracy in this episode of The Dialectic.
Read Atul's article on American democracy here: https://www.fairobserver.com/region/north_america/atul-singh-american-democracy-donald-trump-joe-biden-inequality-political-divide-us-politics-history-news-19901/
In The Dialectic, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, give you their unique perspectives on global affairs. Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of...
2022-02-1641 min
The Dialectic: A Podcast by Fair ObserverIntroduction to The DialecticThe Dialectic is a podcast by Fair Observer. Your hosts, Atul Singh and Glenn Carle, will give you their unique perspectives on world affairs.
Atul is the founder, CEO & editor-in-chief of Fair Observer, an independent media organization that has published more than 2,500 voices from around the world. Glenn retired as the Deputy National Intelligence Officer after more than two decades in the CIA and is the author of the The Interrogator.
Learn more about Atul and Glenn, and read their work on Fair Observer:
https://www.fairobserver.com/author/atul-singh/
https...
2022-02-1612 min
Alien PlacesWorld Tour 2: Cairo, EgyptAudio version of Chapter 1 of the Alien Places book. Join Atul and Alien as they explore Cairo. Alien gets stuck on a camel, and Atul receives the alien's body weight in mucus.
2021-04-1156 min
ATUL SHARMAWaterproofing BusinessHi,
The world is rapidly changing.
Traditional businesses are closing down. Jobs are being lost.
And during this phase of uncertainty and insecurity, there is hope!
The entire world is moving to less staff and less expenses.
Everybody is finding it difficult to survive in today’s difficult market scenario.
Entrepreneurship is on the rise.
Traditional commercial businesses and industries are going bankrupt.
And now is the rise of the “Waterproofing Business”
It's the rise of "Recession free Business" and never-ending income...
2020-07-0901 min
Ctrl-Alt-Del Reboot Marketing AgainAnil Vishwanathan, Mondelez - Part 2On these inaugural episodes of the podcast, Atul chats with Anil Vishwanathan, Director - Chocolates at Mondelez India. Anil is a career Cadbury man, with years of marketing experience across geographies.
An alumni of IIT Madras & IIM Calcutta, Anil talks about the way Marketing has grown in the last 2 decades and the need to Reboot Marketing today.
Anil can be reached through his Twitter Handle @Chai_vis
Anil's recommendations in this episode
Behavioural Economics literature... Malcolm Gladwell, Steven Levitt, Daniel Kahneman, Nassim Nicholas Taleb.
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
The...
2019-09-1121 min