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My Thick Accent"In making a living, don't forget to make a life." | Ft. Sindhu Mahadevan Ep. 058Click here to text me your thoughts about the show!Ever wondered why the journey of immigration feels like a constant tightrope walk between anxiety and acceptance? Sindhu Mahadevan joins us to share her transformative voyage from India to Canada, offering a deeply personal story that resonates with anyone who has ever felt like a stranger in a new land. Through her reflections, we unpack the emotional rollercoaster ride of adapting to a new country, the misconceptions about Indian culture she encountered, and the profound impact of a simple yet powerful quote, "In making a living, don't...
2024-11-211h 26
Pipeline ConversationsNeurosymbolic AI with Mohan MahadevanOur guest this week was Mohan Mahadevan, a senior VP at Onfido, a machine-learning powered identity verification platform. He has previously worked at Amazon heading up a computer vision team working on robotics applications as well as for many years at KLA, a leading semiconductor hardware company. He holds a doctorate in theoretical physics from Colorado State University.
Mohan had mentioned that he thought it might be interesting to discuss neurosymbolic AI, and the implications of a shift towards that as a core paradigm for production AI systems. In particular, we discuss the practical consequences of such...
2022-01-2758 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 5, episode 3 with Sharanjeet Shan“ZENPod” - Season-5, episode 3, featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year awardaned a recipient of the first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Her work hasreached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers.
Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technology, ECD & has Published world class training materials...
2022-01-2243 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 5, episode 3 with Sharanjeet ShanSocial Media Intro for Ms. Sharanjeet Shan - Season 5, episode 3
“ZENPod” - Season-5, episode 3, featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award aned a recipient of the first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Her work has reached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers.
Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technolo...
2022-01-2243 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 5, episode 2(Part 2) with Triveni AcharyaSeason-5, episode 2 (part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Triveni Acharya
A Lifelong Humanitarian, a Woman Who Has Been Fighting Sex-Traffickers since 1993.
One of the 100 women achievers awarded by the President of India. Triveni co-founded the “Rescue Foundation” in the year 2000.
https://www.rescuefoundation.net
“Spirituality is Search for meaning of Life, something that cannot be explained in words, that is different from the real world, your Spirit. Listening to your inner voice, fighting against injustice, service to Humanity, maintaining your
self-balance is Spirituality:,”, says Triveni Acharya, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
Triveni co-founded Rescue Foundation in the year 2000 with her Late Husband...
2021-12-2122 min
ZENPodZENPod Seson 5, episode 2(PART 2) with Triveni AcharyaSeason-5, episode 2 (part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Triveni Acharya
A Lifelong Humanitarian, a Woman Who Has Been Fighting Sex-Traffickers since 1993.
One of the 100 women achievers awarded by the President of India. Triveni co-founded the “Rescue Foundation” in the year 2000.
https://www.rescuefoundation.net
“Spirituality is Search for meaning of Life, something that cannot be explained in words, that is different from the real world, your Spirit. Listening to your inner voice, fighting against injustice, service to Humanity, maintaining your
self-balance is Spirituality:,”, says Triveni Acharya, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
2021-12-2122 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 5, episode 1 with Smt. Triveni AcharyaSeason-5, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Triveni Acharya
A Lifelong Humanitarian, a Woman Who Has Been Fighting Sex-Traffickers since 1993.
One of the 100 women achievers awarded by the President of India. Triveni co-founded the “Rescue Foundation” in the year 2000.
https://www.rescuefoundation.net
“Spirituality is Search for meaning of Life, something that cannot be explained in words, that is different from the real world, your Spirit. Listening to your inner voice, fighting against injustice, service to Humanity, maintaining your self-balance is Spirituality:,”, says Triveni Acharya, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
Triveni co-f...
2021-12-1639 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 5, episode 1 with Smt. Triveni AcharyaSeason-5, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Triveni Acharya
A Lifelong Humanitarian, a Woman Who Has Been Fighting Sex-Traffickers since 1993.
One of the 100 women achievers awarded by the President of India. Triveni co-founded the “Rescue Foundation” in the year 2000.
https://www.rescuefoundation.net
“Spirituality is Search for meaning of Life, something that cannot be explained in words, that is different from the real world, your Spirit. Listening to your inner voice, fighting against injustice, service to Humanity, maintaining your
self-balance is Spirituality:,”, says Triveni Acharya, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
Triveni co-founded Rescue Foundation in the year 2000 with her Late Husband, Mr...
2021-12-1639 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4 episode 10 with Colleen ClinesSeason-4, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Colleen Clines, Co-Founder & CEO - “Anchal”, a non-profit social enterprise.
https://anchalproject.org
Colleen was named was named one of Public Interest Design's Top Global 100 designers. Colleen was also awarded the NABWO Humanitarian award.
Colleen used design thinking to create innovative solutions for tackling social inequalities and reform traditional textile manufacturing practices.
“Spirituality for me is about Love and Belief that there is a bigger world outside of me and I really need to contribute to that and that’s my purpose for being here”, says Colleen Clines...
2021-11-1235 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4, episode 10 with Colleen ClinesSeason-4, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Colleen Clines,
Co-Founder & CEO - “Anchal”, a non-profit social enterprise.
https://anchalproject.org
Colleen was named was named one of Public Interest Design's Top Global 100 designers. Colleen was also awarded the NABWO Humanitarian award.
Colleen used design thinking to create innovative solutions for tackling social inequalities and reform traditional textile manufacturing practices.
“Spirituality for me is about Love and Belief that there is a bigger world outside of me and I really need to contribute to that and that’s my purpose for being here”, says Colleen Clines, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
“We felt compelled t...
2021-11-1135 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 9 with Shri Bhawani Singh ShekawatSeason-4, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bhawani Singh Shekawat.
Bhawani is the CEO and Trustee – UK/Europe for “The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK”. www.tapf.org.uk
He is the Co-Founder of Adhyayan Asia and serves on the Advisory board at HaikuJam (UK) where he advises the start up. He was associated with Erehwon Consulting where he helped business and leadership realise their potential. Bhawani is a listed speaker on the London Bureau of Speakers and he speaks on Leadership, Purpose and suggests that at its core - every Enterprise ought to be a Social Enterprise.
He i...
2021-10-0652 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4, episode 9 with Shri Bhawani Singh ShekawatSeason-4, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bhawani Singh Shekawat.
Bhawani is the CEO and Trustee – UK/Europe for “The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK”. www.tapf.org.uk
He is the Co-Founder of Adhyayan Asia and serves on the Advisory board at HaikuJam (UK) where he advises the start up. He was associated with Erehwon Consulting where he helped business and leadership realise their potential. Bhawani is a listed speaker on the London Bureau of Speakers and he speaks on Leadership, Purpose and suggests that at its core - every Enterprise ought to be a Social Enterprise.
He is a Faculty and member of...
2021-10-0552 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 8(Part 2) with Raga Olga D'silvaSeason-4, episode 8 (part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.
Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.
Website: www.ragadsilva.com
Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow
With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior positions in advertising in India and New Zealand and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Co-Founder and Director of Speaking Minds, a speaker marketing agency and international bureau, Raga is considered an expert on corporate speakers and B2B content curation.
“Spiri...
2021-09-2432 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4,episode 8 (part 2) with Raga Olga D'SilvaSeason-4, episode 8 (part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.
Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.
Website: www.ragadsilva.com
Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow
“Spirituality is being connected with your own self. When you have purpose and choice and you lead a meaningful life by choice, that is the true form of spirituality. Practising kindness, Compassion & Empathy; is finding your true purpose, finding divinity and that is spirituality, says Raga D’silva, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior po...
2021-09-2432 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 7 with Raga Olga D'SilvaSeason-4, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.
Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.
Website: www.ragadsilva.com
Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow
With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior positions in advertising in India and New Zealand and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Co-Founder and Director of Speaking Minds, a speaker marketing agency and international bureau, Raga is considered an expert on corporate speakers and B2B content curation.
“Spiritual...
2021-09-1737 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4,episode 7 with Raga Olga D'silvaZENPod Season-4, episode 7, featuring Raga Olga D’Silva.
Raga was listed amongst Top100 wonder women in Advertising and Marketing in 2021.
Website: www.ragadsilva.com
Social media :- Instagram | FB | Twitter: @totallyoutnow
With over 25 years of experience in the creative field, Raga has worked in senior positions in advertising in India and New Zealand and has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. Co-Founder and Director of Speaking Minds, a speaker marketing agency and international bureau, Raga is considered an expert on corporate speakers and B2B content curation.
“Spirituality is being connected with your own self. When you have purpose and...
2021-09-1737 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 6(part2) with Smt. Belaa SanghviSocial Media intro for Ms. Belaa Sanghvi - Season 4, episode 6(part2)
Season-4, episode 6(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.
Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.
“I don’t think I am qualified or intelligent enough to define spirituality, I just follow. I have reached home, but I am still looking for myself. I seek to understand and then fol...
2021-09-0841 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4,episode 6(part 2) with Smt. Belaa SanghviSeason-4, episode 6(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.
Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.
“I don’t think I am qualified or intelligent enough to define spirituality, I just follow. I have reached home, but I am still looking for myself. I seek to understand and then follow so that I appreciate better.” says Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.
23 countries,
56...
2021-09-0841 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 5 with Smt. Belaa SanghviSeason-4, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.
Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.
Over the years, her collections have been displayed across 23 countries via exhibitions, stores and various international museums including The Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art and Kunst Museum, Basal.
Belaa’s passion is to bring handloom on the forefront and empower weavers and craftsmen...
2021-09-0340 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4, episode 5 with Smt. Belaa SanghviSeason-4, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist. Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.
Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad.
Over the years, her collections have been displayed across 23 countries via exhibitions, stores and various international museums including The Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art and Kunst Museum, Basal.
Belaa’s passion is to bring handloom on the forefront and empower weavers and craftsmen to improve their per piece earning...
2021-09-0340 min
ZENPodZENPod Season4, episode 4 with Amarjeet Singh-Turban TravellerSeason-4, episode 4(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla-The Turban Traveller, 61 years young retired Garment Exporter turned Film maker and now a full time International Road Traveller known as “The Turban Traveller”.
His belief has always been, “No Journey is long when dreams are big and sky is the limit.”
“Spirituality means the preachings of my guru. I go by my first Guru’s lessons and teachings. If I can follow him for even .01%, then that is spirituality for me. Practising the teachings of my Guru is spirituality for me.”says Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla, in his conv...
2021-08-2626 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4,episode 3 with Amarjeet singh Chawla-The Turban TravellerSeason-4, episode 3 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla-The Turban Traveller, 61 years young retired Garment Exporter turned Film maker and now a full time International Road Traveller known as “The Turban Traveller”.
His belief has always been, “No Journey is long when dreams are big and sky is the limit.”
Amarjeet is now onto a 7 continent road trip, covering 200,000 kms across 100 countries. In the first leg of his Spiritual Journey, he drove as a solo driver on the same car that used for his Delhi-London trip that covered over 44,000 kms.
“Spirituality means the preachings of m...
2021-08-2637 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4,episode 4(part 2)with Amarjeet Singh-Turban travellerSeason-4, episode 4(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla-The Turban Traveler, 61 years young retired Garment Exporter turned Film maker and now a full time International Road Traveller known as “The Turban Traveller”.
His belief has always been, “No Journey is long when dreams are big and sky is the limit.”
“Spirituality means the preachings of my guru. I go by my first Guru’s lessons and teachings. If I can follow him for even .01%, then that is spirituality for me. Practising the teachings of my Guru is spirituality for me.”says Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla, in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadeva...
2021-08-2626 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4, episode 3 with Shri Amarjeet Singh-The turban travellerSeason-4, episode 3 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh Chawla-The Turban Traveler, 61 years young retired Garment Exporter turned Film maker and now a full time International Road Traveller known as “The Turban Traveller”.
His belief has always been, “No Journey is long when dreams are big and sky is the limit.”
Amarjeet is now onto a 7 continent road trip, covering 200,000 kms across 100 countries. In the first leg of his Spiritual Journey, he drove as a solo driver on the same car that used for his Delhi-London trip that covered over 44,000 kms.
“Spirituality means the preachings of my guru. I go by my first Guru’...
2021-08-2137 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 2(Part 2) with Smt.Dr. Sudha RagunathanSeason - 4, episode 2 of “ZENPod”, continuing our conversation in Part 2 with Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation. A disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. ML Vasanthakumari, Sudha has evolved a style of her own.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens within the Universe. It is the path where I get to know who I am, where I am heading, what are my Goals, where did I come from, my goals what have I done for…..” – s...
2021-08-1538 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4,episode 2(part 2)Sudha RagunathanSeason - 4, episode 2 of “ZENPod”, continuing our conversation in Part 2 with Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens within the Universe. It is the path where I get to know who I am, where I am heading, what are my Goals, where did I come from, my goals what have I done for…..” – says Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Sudha Ragunathan led the largest Carnatic band along with Bharatanatyam and K...
2021-08-1538 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 4, episode 1 with Smt.Dr. Sudha RagunathanSeason - 4, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation. A disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. ML Vasanthakumari, Sudha has evolved a style of her own.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens within the Universe. It is the path where I get to know who I am, where I am heading, what are my Goals, where did I come from, my goals what have I done for…..” – says Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan in her...
2021-08-0639 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 4, episode 1 with Smt.Dr. Sudha RagunathanSeason - 4, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation. A disciple of the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. ML Vasanthakumari, Sudha has evolved a style of her own.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens within the Universe. It is the path where I get to know who I am, where I am heading, what are my Goals, where did I come from, my goals what have I done for…..” – says Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan in her talk with Venkate...
2021-08-0639 min
ZENPodZENPod Curtain raiser Season 4, episode 1 with Smt.Dr. Sudha RagunathanZENPod Curtain Raiser for Season-4, episode 1, featuring Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens withvin the Universe. It...
2021-08-0503 min
Venkatesh Mahadevancurtain raiser Season 4, episode 1 with Smt.Dr. Sudha RagunathanZENPod Curtain Raiser for Season-4, episode 1, featuring Smt. Dr. Sudha Ragunathan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Sangita Kalanidhi, ‘Kalaimamani’ – India’s foremost Carnatic Vocalist. Founder, Sudhaarnava Academy for Musical Excellence & “Samudhaaya” Foundation.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is my surrender to a power that orchestrates everything that happens withvin the Universe. It is the path where I get to...
2021-08-0503 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 10 with Dr. Janki Santoke“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 10, featuring Dr. Janki Santoke, a Vedanta Expert, Author, Management Trainer, Lecturer, Public Speaker. Founder of Vedanta Institute. She has been into full time research and propogation of Vedanta for the last 30 years
“Spirituality is about reaching back to your own divine self. It is defined in Vedanta itself. Our journey to re-discover our own self!”.Relation comes from two latin words, Re-legare, which means to join again.”- says Dr. Janki Santoke in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Janki Santoke, Ph. D. (Philosophy) is a lecturer, author, corporate resource, public speaker. She studied Ved...
2021-06-1255 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 10 with Dr. Janki Santoke“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 10, featuring Dr. Janki Santoke, a Vedanta Expert, Author, Management Trainer, Lecturer, Public Speaker. Founder of Vedanta Institute. She has been into full time research and propogation of Vedanta for the last 30 years
“Spirituality is about reaching back to your own divine self. It is defined in Vedanta itself. Our journey to re-discover our own self!”.Relation comes from two latin words, Re-legare, which means to join again.”- says Dr. Janki Santoke in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Janki Santoke, Ph. D. (Philosophy) is a lecturer, author, corporate resource, public speaker. She studied Vedanta at Swami Parthasarathy’s Vedanta Ac...
2021-06-1155 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 9 with Gaurav MazumdarIn continuation, “ZENPod” Season-3, episode 9, featuring Shri Gaurav Mazumdar, a Grammy nominated musician, Renowned Sitar player, A Teacher, Collaborator, Composer, Music conductor and an Educator. A Music composer for the Ballet “Siddhartha” based on the book by Nobel laureate, Herman Hesse.
“Spirituality is a ‘State of Mind’; Feeling or having a certain calm within you, feeling of sublime, feeling pure, feeling beautiful, feeling harmony, feeling everything is in sync with each other, feeling that everything in this world happens, not without a divine intervention, and we are all connected and part of that BIG plan!, and that we all co-exist, relate and bel...
2021-06-0448 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 8 with Gaurav Mazumdar“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 8, featuring Shri Gaurav Mazumdar, a Grammy nominated musician, Renowned Sitar player, A Teacher, Collaborator, Composer, Music conductor and an Educator. A Music composer for the Ballet “Siddhartha” based on the book by Nobel laureate, Herman Hesse.
“Spirituality is a ‘State of Mind’; Feeling or having a certain calm within you, feeling of sublime, feeling pure, feeling beautiful, feeling harmony, feeling everything is in sync with each other, feeling that everything in this world happens, not without a divine intervention, and we are all connected and part of that BIG plan!, and that we all co-exist, rela...
2021-05-2834 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 8 with Gaurav Mazumdar“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 8, featuring Shri Gaurav Mazumdar, a Grammy nominated musician, Renowned Sitar player, A Teacher, Collaborator, Composer, Music conductor and an Educator. A Music composer for the Ballet “Siddhartha” based on the book by Nobel laureate, Herman Hesse.
“Spirituality is a ‘State of Mind’; Feeling or having a certain calm within you, feeling of sublime, feeling pure, feeling beautiful, feeling harmony, feeling everything is in sync with each other, feeling that everything in this world happens, not without a divine intervention, and we are all connected and part of that BIG plan!, and that we all co-exist, relate and belong to each...
2021-05-2834 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 7(PART 2) with Jayanti Kathale“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 7(part 2), featuring Smt. Jayanti Kathale,
A TED-Ex Speaker , SEE Talk Speaker , SWAYAM - Speaker , Business Woman, Founder & Managing Director Manaswini foods Pvt. Ltd and Brand owner of ‘Purnabramha’, the world’s largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine.
“Success means fulfilment of dreams, and the strength / perseverance to run after those dreams; this path is success. My dream is to open 5000 Purnabramha centres across the globe”, - says Smt. Jayanti Kathale in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Dreams do come true, if you have the desire and the d...
2021-04-1023 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 7-PART 2 with Jayanti Kathale“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 7(part 2), continuing our conversation with Smt. Jayanti Kathale,
A TED-Ex Speaker , SEE Talk Speaker , SWAYAM - Speaker , Business Woman, Founder & Managing Director Manaswini foods Pvt. Ltd and Brand owner of ‘Purnabramha’, the world’s largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine.
“Success means fulfilment of dreams, and the strength / perseverance to run after those dreams; this path is success. My dream is to open 5000 Purnabramha centres across the globe”, - says Smt. Jayanti Kathale in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Dreams do come true, if you have the desire and the determination to go after th...
2021-04-0923 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 6 with Smt. Jayanti Kathale“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 6, featuring Smt. Jayanti Kathale,
A TED-Ex Speaker , SEE Talk Speaker , SWAYAM - Speaker , Business Woman, Founder & Managing Director Manaswini foods Pvt.Ltd and Brand owner of ‘Purnabramha’, the world’s largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine.
“In one word, Spirituality means confidence. You have to believe in yourself first, so spirituality should come from inside, and once you start believing in yourself, you will start believing in others and that leads to experiencing the meeting of two souls, resulting in a good world around us”, - says Smt. Jayan...
2021-04-0334 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 6 with Smt. Jayanti Kathale“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 6, featuring Smt. Jayanti Kathale,
A TED-Ex Speaker , SEE Talk Speaker , SWAYAM - Speaker , Business Woman, Founder & Managing Director Manaswini foods Pvt. Ltd and Brand owner of ‘Purnabramha’, the world’s largest Maharashtrian Restaurant, chain of all-veg restaurants specialising in authentic Marathi cuisine.
“In one word, Spirituality means confidence. You have to believe in yourself first, so spirituality should come from inside, and once you start believing in yourself, you will start believing in others and that leads to experiencing the meeting of two souls, resulting in a good world around us”, - says Smt. Jayanti Kathale in her conversati...
2021-04-0334 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 5 with Shri Manjoor Khan“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 5, featuring Shri Manjoor Khan,
A Folk Musician & President of Sarwar Lok Kala & Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Manjoor and his band have given shows in more than 40 countries. they continue to regale us with their music.
“When a drop of water experiences its connection with the mighty ocean, only then it experiences the strength of the mighty ocean, similarly when I experience a connect with my Gurus, it gives me immense strength and tremendous happiness, this is Spirituality according to me”, - says Shri Manjoor Khan in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Manjoor...
2021-02-2748 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 5 with Shri Manjoor Khan“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 5, featuring Manjoor Khan,
A Folk Musician & President of Sarwar Lok Kala & Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Manjoor and his band have given shows in more than 40 countries. they continue to regale us with their music.
“When a drop of water experiences its connection with the mighty ocean, only then it experiences the strength of the mighty ocean, similarly when I experience a connect with my Gurus, it gives me immense strength and tremendous happiness, this is Spirituality according to me”, - says Shri Manjoor Khan in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Manjoor Khan is a name that finds special mention...
2021-02-2748 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, epsiode 4 with Jacqueline Shaw“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 4, featuring Ms. Jacqueline Shaw,
A professional Fashion Designer, Birthed the Africa Fashion Guide, Author of “Fashion Africa”, International Public Speaker and African Fashion Business Coach.
“Spirituality for me is about connection with God, understanding who I am, knowing that I am here for a purpose’, - says Jacqueline Shaw in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
With 16 years experience in the global fashion industry, living and working in 4 countries over 4 continents, Jacqueline has worked for brands and retailers such as Puma, C&A, Fila, Russell Athletic, Animal, Wilson.
A Professional...
2021-01-3038 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 4 with Jacqueline Shaw“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 4, featuring Ms. Jacqueline Shaw,
A professional Fashion Designer, Birthed the Africa Fashion Guide, Author of “Fashion Africa”, International Public Speaker and African Fashion Business Coach.
“Spirituality for me is about connection with God, understanding who I am, knowing that I am here for a purpose’, - says Jacqueline Shaw in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan
With 16 years experience in the global fashion industry, living and working in 4 countries over 4 continents, Jacqueline has worked for brands and retailers such as Puma, C&A, Fila, Russell Athletic, Animal, Wilson.
A Professional Fashion Designe, Jacqueline birthed Africa Fashion Guide, the only sourcin...
2021-01-3038 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 3 with Hiromi Maruhashi“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 3, featuring Ms. Hiromi Maruhashi,
A Japanese and Winner of the prestigious 1stNIHON KAIRALI KERALEEYAM Award. An exponent of Mohiniyattam and Nangiarkoothu, and Proficient in “Kalaripayattu”, a classical Martial Arts Form, Hiromi established Kerala Planning, a cultural project to spread the Fine Arts Culture of Kerala.
“Spirituality for me is about ‘Peace’, ‘Being brave’, it gives me the ‘Calm’. Whenever I am on stage, I feel spiritual”, - says Hiromi Maruhashi in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Born in Utsunomiya, Japan, Hiromi is a graduate from the Japanese Social Welfare University, Hiromi Maruhashi came to...
2021-01-2139 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 3 with Ms. Hiromi Maruhashi“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 3, featuring Ms. Hiromi Maruhashi,
A Japanese and Winner of the prestigious 1st NIHON KAIRALI KERALEEYAM Award. An exponent of Mohiniyattam and Nangiarkoothu, and Proficient in “Kalaripayattu”, a classical Martial Arts Form, Hiromi established Kerala Planning, a cultural project to spread the Fine Arts Culture of Kerala.
“Spirituality for me is about ‘Peace’, ‘Being brave’, it gives me the ‘Calm’. Whenever I am on stage, I feel spiritual”, - says Hiromi Maruhashi in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Born in Utsunomiya, Japan, Hiromi is a graduate from the Japanese Social Welfare University, Hiromi Maruhashi came to India in 1996, and started learning Mo...
2021-01-2139 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 2(part 2) with Chetna Gala Sinha“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 2(part 2), continuing our conversation with Smt. Chetna Gala Sinha, an Activist, Farmer and a Banker. Recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women who work in the area of women’s empowerment, Chetna has served as a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2018), Switzerland and as a Co-Chair of Financial Inclusion at the W20 Summit (2018) in Argentina.
“Anything is Possible; Listen to People,Listen to humble people, Listen to communities, and you will find solutions!”, - says Chetna Gala Sinha in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Chetna foun...
2021-01-1124 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 2(prt 2) with Smt.Chetna Gala Sinha“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 2(part 2), continuing our conversation with Smt. Chetna Gala Sinha, an Activist, Farmer and a Banker. Recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women who work in the area of women’s empowerment, Chetna has served as a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2018), Switzerland and as a Co-Chair of Financial Inclusion at the W20 Summit (2018) in Argentina.
“Anything is Possible; Listen to People,Listen to humble people, Listen to communities, and you will find solutions!”, - says Chetna Gala Sinha in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Chetna founded the Mann Deshi Founda...
2021-01-1124 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 3, episode 1 with Smt. Chetna Gala Sinha“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 1, featuring Smt. Chetna Gala Sinha, an Activist, Farmer and a Banker. Recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women who work in the area of women’s empowerment, Chetna has served as a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2018), Switzerland and as a Co-Chair of Financial Inclusion at the W20 Summit (2018) in Argentina.
“Spirituality is about people who have a different experiences; when you bring your Talent & Art out and together, even under the most difficult circumstances, and when it gives Peace to others, that is Spirituality to me”, - s...
2021-01-0847 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 3, episode 1 with Ms. Chetna Gala Sinha“ZENPod” Season-3, episode 1, featuring Smt. Chetna Gala Sinha, an Activist, Farmer and a Banker. Recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar, India’s highest civilian award for women who work in the area of women’s empowerment, Chetna has served as a Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum in Davos (2018), Switzerland and as a Co-Chair of Financial Inclusion at the W20 Summit (2018) in Argentina.
“Spirituality is about people who have a different experiences; when you bring your Talent & Art out and together, even under the most difficult circumstances, and when it gives Peace to others, that is Spirituality to me”, - says Chetna...
2021-01-0847 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 10 with Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 10, featuring Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the First Indian Woman to Skii the South Pole, a historic ski-run and crossed a 900 kilometer Antarctic ice trek to reach the South Pole.
“Spirituality is Happiness, Solace, something that gives me a deep connection to the higher power..”,– says Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Reena Kaushal Dharmashaktu made the historic ski-run as part of an eight-woman woman Commonwealth team, marking 60th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth. She was selected from among 800 applicants.
Some of her notable expeditions have been:-
• A...
2020-12-2448 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 10 with Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 10, featuring Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the First Indian Woman to Skii the South Pole, a historic ski-run and crossed a 900 kilometer Antarctic ice trek to reach the South Pole.
“Spirituality is Happiness, Solace, something that gives me a deep connection to the higher power..”,– says Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Reena Kaushal Dharmashaktu made the historic ski-run as part of an eight-woman woman Commonwealth team, marking 60th anniversary of the founding of the Commonwealth. She was selected from among 800 applicants.
Some of her notable expeditions have been:-
• A Cycle trip from Calcutta to Kanyakumari...
2020-12-2448 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 9 with Dr. Kaushik Bhattacharya“ZENPod”, Season-2, episode 9, featuring Dr. Kaushik Bhattacharya, a Doctor, Social Worker and Surgeon, who has helped our soldiers from Indian Army, the BSF, SSB, CRPF, ITBP and other paramilitary forces with his expertise. He has recently been awarded the title of “Icon of North Bengal” by the Governor. He has recently been conferred fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. He has been awarded the ‘Director General Border’ Security Commendation Roll thrice, Additional Director General Medical Commendation, 4 times.
“Spirituality is when I do good to others, and they bless me…”,– says Kaushik Bhattacharya in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan...
2020-12-1637 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 9 with Kaushik Bhattacharya"ZENPod", Season-2, episode 9, featuring Dr. Kaushik Bhattacharya, a Doctor, Social Worker and Surgeon, who has helped our soldiers from Indian Army, the BSF, SSB, CRPF, ITBP and other paramilitary forces with his expertise. He has recently been awarded the title of “Icon of North Bengal” by the Governor. He has recently been conferred fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow. He has been awarded the ‘Director General Border’ Security Commendation Roll thrice, Additional Director General Medical Commendation, 4 times.
“Spirituality is when I do good to others, and they bless me…”,– says Kaushik Bhattacharya in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Kaushik did his...
2020-12-1637 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 8(part 2) with Kiran Subramanyam“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 8(part 2), featuring Kiran Subramanyam, a name that is synonymous with intelligence, ambition, passion and Bharatanatyam, a graded artiste of India’s national television channel. “RASIKA ARTS FOUNDATION” , his institution for dance, has made a mark as one of its kind. Awarded the title of “Bharatanatya Prapurusha’ from the Rangashri Kala Samsthe in collaboration with Department of Kannada and Culture, Kiran dances along with his wife Sandhya and together they have created waves in the dance circles across the globe.
You can read more about Rasika on FB @https://www.facebook.com/Rasika-Arts-Foundation-307334910161
‘Keep the Learnin...
2020-12-0935 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 8(part 2) with Kiran Subramanyam“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 8(part 2), continuing our conversation with Shri Kiran Subramanyam, a name that is synonymous with intelligence, ambition, passion and Bharatanatyam, a graded artiste of India’s national television channel. “RASIKA ARTS FOUNDATION” , his institution for dance, has made a mark as one of its kind. Awarded the title of “Bharatanatya Prapurusha’ from the Rangashri Kala Samsthe in collaboration with Department of Kannada and Culture, Kiran dances along with his wife Sandhya and together they have created waves in the dance circles across the globe.
You can read more about Rasika on FB @https://www.facebook.com/Rasika-Arts-Foundation-307334910161
‘Keep the Learning and...
2020-12-0935 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 7 with Kiran Subramanyam“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 7, featuring Kiran Subramanyam, a name that is synonymous with intelligence, ambition, passion and Bharatanatyam, a graded artiste of India’s national television channel. “RASIKA ARTS FOUNDATION” , his institution for dance, has made a mark as one of its kind. Awarded the title of “Bharatanatya Prapurusha’ from the Rangashri Kala Samsthe in collaboration with Department of Kannada and Culture, Kiran dances along with his wife Sandhya and together they have created waves in the dance circles across the globe.
You can read more about Rasika on FB @https://www.facebook.com/Rasika-Arts-Foundation-307334910161
‘Spirituality is something tha...
2020-12-0444 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 7 with Kiran Subramanyam“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 7, featuring Kiran Subramanyam, a name that is synonymous with intelligence, ambition, passion and Bharatanatyam, a graded artiste of India’s national television channel. “RASIKA ARTS FOUNDATION” , his institution for dance, has made a mark as one of its kind. Awarded the title of “Bharatanatya Prapurusha’ from the Rangashri Kala Samsthe in collaboration with Department of Kannada and Culture, Kiran dances along with his wife Sandhya and together they have created waves in the dance circles across the globe.
You can read more about Rasika on FB @ https://www.facebook.com/Rasika-Arts-Foundation-307334910161
‘Spirituality is something that kindles the spirit within us...
2020-12-0444 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 6(part 2) with Sean Blagsvedt“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 6, (part 2) featuring Sean Blagsvedt, a TED Fellow, founding member of Microsoft Research India, GES Entrepreneur, Unreasonable Goals Entrepreneur and recipient of the Namma Bengaluru award for Best Foreign Resident.
He holds 29 patents, degrees in Computer Science and Public Policy from Brown University and writes for the WorldBank and others at http://blagsvedt.com.
‘Empathy is one of my favourite values and one of the things that I respect the most when I see it in others….’– says Sean Blagsvedt in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Sean moved to Bangalore in 2004 as the 3rd fo...
2020-11-2734 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 6(part 2) with Sean Blagsvedt“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 6, (part 2) featuring Sean Blagsvedt, a TED Fellow, founding member of Microsoft Research India, GES Entrepreneur, Unreasonable Goals Entrepreneur and recipient of the Namma Bengaluru award for Best Foreign Resident.
He holds 29 patents, degrees in Computer Science and Public Policy from Brown University and writes for the WorldBank and others at http://blagsvedt.com.
‘Empathy is one of my favourite values and one of the things that I respect the most when I see it in others….’– says Sean Blagsvedt in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Sean moved to Bangalore in 2004 as the 3rd founding member of Microsoft Research Ind...
2020-11-2734 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 5 with Sean Blagsvedt“ZENPod” Season-2, episode 5, featuring Sean Blagsvedt, a TED Fellow, founding member of Microsoft Research India, GES Entrepreneur, Unreasonable Goals Entrepreneur and recipient of the Namma Bengaluru award for Best Foreign Resident.
He holds 29 patents, degrees in Computer Science and Public Policy from Brown University and writes for the WorldBank and others at http://blagsvedt.com.
‘Spirituality isn’t about intervention as God, but it is very much about what is the ultimate destiny of “Matter”, and was that the point of creation of the Universe’– says Sean Blagsvedt in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Sean moved to Bangalore in 2004 as the 3rd founding...
2020-11-1939 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod season 2, episode 4(part 2) with Smt. Nirmala RajasekarSeason-2, episode 4(Part 2) of “ZENPod”, continuing our conversation with Smt. Nirmala Rajasekar, the first Indian musician to receive the Bush Fellowship and the McKnight Fellowship.
Nirmala serves as a Vice President of the Global Carnatic Musicians' Association, an organisation created to be a unified voice for Carnatic musicians.
You can read more about her on www.nirmalarajasekar.com
“Travels are what has given me insights into different things, I followed the path that the Universe has shown me” – says Smt. Nirmala Rajasekar in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Nirmala Rajasekar is recognised as one of the premier Saraswathi veena players in the wor...
2020-11-0647 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 3 with Smt.Nirmala RajasekarSeason-2, episode 3 of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Nirmala Rajasekar, the first Indian musician to receive the Bush Fellowship and the McKnight Fellowship. Nirmala serves as a Vice President of the Global Carnatic Musicians' Association, an organisation created to be a unified voice for Carnatic musicians.
You can read more about her on www.nirmalarajasekar.com
“Being Spiritual is deeply personal, it’s that person’s individual soul, spirit; what takes them to a plane where they can be completely happy with themselves” – says Smt. Nirmala Rajasekar in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Nirmala Rajasekar is recognised as one of the premier Saraswathi vee...
2020-10-3036 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 2 with Jayalakshmi KrishnanSeason-2, episode 2 of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Jayalakshmi Krishnan, an inspiring woman who setup a memorial trust for Cancer treatment, in memory of her late mother. The NGO, Vasantha Memorial Trust, www.vasanthamemorial.com has been in operation for over 25 years and has been doing yeoman service to people, especially from the underserved sections of society, who have been affected with Cancer and cannot afford the treatment.
“There is a Supreme being and he controls you. Just a silent prayer, telling my vows and total surrender to HIM, allowing my thoughts to wander...that is Spirituality for me” – says Ms. J...
2020-10-2246 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 2 with Ms. Jayalakshmi KrishnanSeason-2, episode 2 of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Jayalakshmi Krishnan, an inspiring woman who setup a memorial trust for Cancer treatment, in memory of her late mother. The NGO,Vasantha Memorial Trust, www.vasanthamemorial.com has been in operation for over 25 years and has been doing yeoman service to people, especially from the underserved sections of society, who have been affected with Cancer and cannot afford the treatment.
“There is a Supreme being and he controls you. Just a silent prayer, telling my vows and total surrender to HIM, allowing my thoughts to wander...that is Spirituality for me” – says Ms. Jayalakshmi Krishnan i...
2020-10-2246 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 2, episode 1 with Tim KobeSeason-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards.
For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience, Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground.
If successful Living is important, then c...
2020-10-141h 02
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 2, episode 1 with Tim KobeSeason-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards.
For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience, Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground.
If successful Living is important, then certainly Design is important; fundam...
2020-10-141h 02
ZENPodCurtain Raiser ZENPod Season 2 episode 1 with Tim KobeCurtain Raiser for Season-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards.
For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience,
Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways,
Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground.
...
2020-10-1001 min
Venkatesh Mahadevancurtain Raiser ZENPod, Season 2, episode 1Curtain Raiser for Season-2, episode 1 of “ZENPod”, featuring Tim Kobe, the Man who designed the First Apple Store, a Legendary Architect, renowned Design leader, author and founder of the globally recognized strategic and experience design firm Eight Inc. Many of his projects have received international design awards.
For over 30 years in design and a leader in Innovation and Branded Experience,
Eight Inc. has worked with companies such as Apple, Virgin Atlantic Airways,
Nike, Coke, Knoll and Citibank. In 2006 Kobe received the top award for the professional competition “High Density on the High Ground.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblaze...
2020-10-1001 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 10 with Mahesh Vinayakram-Part 2Season-1, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Part-2 of our conversation with Shri Mahesh Vinayakram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram.
In the first part(episode 9), we spoke about Spirituality & his tryst, his creativity, power of silence, parental & kartha ragas. In this part of our conversation, we speak about Mahesh's experience Cirque du Soleil , Music on Facebook Music & leadership among others.
He is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age...
2020-10-0344 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod season 1, episode 10, Mahesh Vinayakram-Part 2Season-1, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Part-2 of our conversation with Shri Mahesh Vinayakram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram.
In the first part(episode 9), we spoke about Spirituality & his tryst, his creativity, power of silence, parental & kartha ragas. In this part of our conversation, we speak about Mahesh's experience @ Cirque du Soleil , Music & leadership among others.
He is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age of 12 & he is a senior disciple (shisya) of S...
2020-10-0344 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 9 with Mahesh VinayakramSeason-1, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Mahesh Vinayakram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age of 12 & he is a senior disciple (shisya) of Smt. Radha Viswanathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna Smt. M.S.Subbulakshmi and continuing the Semmangudi parampara (bhani) of sangita pithamahar Shri. Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer in Carnatic music presentation.
“When there is God in you, it’s natural t...
2020-09-2741 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod SEason 1, episode 9 with Mahesh VinayakramSeason-1, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Mahesh Vinayakram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age of 12 & he is a senior disciple (shisya) of Smt. Radha Viswanathan, daughter of Bharat Ratna Smt. M.S.Subbulakshmi and continuing the Semmangudi parampara (bhani) of sangita pithamahar Shri. Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer in Carnatic music presentation.
“When there is God in you, it’s natural that he/she lives in me, I am...
2020-09-2741 minZENPodTeaser Season 1, episode 9 with Mahesh VinayakramTeaser for Season-1, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Mahesh Vinayakram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age of 12.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to c...
2020-09-2301 min
Venkatesh MahadevanTeaser Season 1, episode 9 with Mahesh VinayakramTeaser for Season-1, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Mahesh Vinaykram, illustrious son of the Ghatam legend Padmabhushan T.H.Vikku Vinayakram is the first Indian male singer to be cast in the theater Cirque du Soleil. A UNESCO Millennium award winner, he started his career as a SOLO VOCALIST at the age of 12.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute...
2020-09-2301 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 8 with Dr. Neela BhattacharyaSeason 1, Episode 8 – ZENPod,
we are featuring Dr. Neela Bhattacharya, Plastic surgeon & Social worker.
Winner of, #100 women achievers award, felicitated by the President of India, for doing exceptional work and making a difference in her community. She was chosen as one of the 25 Women transforming India by NITI Aayog, winner of the Woman Icon India Global award and Shakti Samman Women’s achiever award.
Spirituality is “Being aware or recognizing the soul within you and within people around you”, – says Dr. Neela Bhattacharya in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Dr. Neela Bhattacharya (born as Neela C...
2020-09-1945 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 1, episode 8 with Dr. Neela BhattacharyaSeason 1, Episode 8 – ZENPod,
we are featuring Dr. Neela Bhattacharya, Plastic surgeon & Social worker.
Winner of, #100 women achievers award, felicitated by the President of India, for doing exceptional work and making a difference in her community. She was chosen as one of the 25 Women transforming India by NITI Aayog, winner of the Woman Icon India Global award and Shakti Samman Women’s achiever award.
Spirituality is “Being aware or recognizing the soul within you and within people around you”, – says Dr. Neela Bhattacharya in her talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
Dr. Neela Bhattacharya (born as Neela Cathrine) is a plastic surgeon and a social w...
2020-09-1945 min
ZENPodCurtain Raiser ZENPod Season 1 episode 8 with Dr.Neela BhattacharyaCurtain Raiser of Season 1, episode 8 of “ZENPod”, featuring Dr. Neela Bhattacharya, Plastic surgeon & Social worker.
Winner of #100 women achievers award, felicitated by the President of India, for doing exceptional work and making a difference in her community. She was chosen as one of the 25 Women transforming India by NITI Aayog, winner of the Woman Icon India Global award and Shakti Samman Women’s achiever award.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available...
2020-09-1601 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Curtain Raiser Season 1, episode 8 with Dr.Neela BhattacharyaCurtain Raiser for Season-1, episode 8 of “ZENPod”, featuring Dr. Neela Bhattacharya, Plastic Surgeon & Social worker.
Winner of, #100 women achievers award, felicitated by the President of India, for doing exceptional work and making a difference in her community. She was chosen as one of the 25 Women transforming India by NITI Aayog, winner of the Woman Icon India Global award and Shakti Samman Women’s achiever award.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” f...
2020-09-1601 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1 episode 7 with Bharat SwamySeason-1, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bharat Swamy, founder of AGNI, one of the first rock bands in India. The opening batsman at “AGNI Webbed”, a singer, song writer, composer, engineer & an entrepreneur.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is an Energy that is already in you, for me it’s feeding the s...
2020-09-111h 00
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 1, episode 7 with Bharat SwamySeason-1, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bharat Swamy, founder of AGNI, one of the first rock bands in India.
The opening batsman at “AGNI Webbed”, a singer, song writer, composer, engineer & an entrepreneur.
A man, way back in the 1980s decided to get together with his friends and form a band called “AGNI”, and all this while he was still in his 11th grade. AGNI went onto play close to 250 live concerts and has entertained audiences of over 2 million people!
Their first album “Wind Dance with Fire” is still remembered 27 years later in the Rock music community.
AGNI – A name well associated with th...
2020-09-111h 00
ZENPodZENPod Teaser Season 1, episode 7 with Bharat SwamyZENPod Teaser for Season-1, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bharat Swamy, founder of AGNI, one of the first rock bands in India. The opening batsman at “AGNI Webbed”, a singer, song writer, composer, engineer & an entrepreneur.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is an Energy that is already in you, for me it’s f...
2020-09-0902 minVenkatesh MahadevanZENPod Teaser - Season 1, episode 7ZENPod Teaser for Season-1, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Bharat Swamy, founder of AGNI, one of the first rock bands in India. The opening batsman at “AGNI Webbed”, a singer, song writer, composer, engineer & an entrepreneur.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is an Energy that is already in you, for me it’s feeding the soul, I...
2020-09-0902 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 6 -Padman of IndiaSeason-1, episode 6 of “ZENPod”, where we are ....
Continuing our conversation with Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in thei...
2020-09-0425 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Season 1 episode 6 -Padman of IndiaSeason-1, episode 6 of “ZENPod”, AS WE
Continue our conversation with Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Keep your originality...
2020-09-0425 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 5Season-1, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is tuning y...
2020-08-2829 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod - Season 1, episode 5 with Indian Padman Shri Arunachalam MurugananthamSeason-1, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is tuning yourself to the collective memorie...
2020-08-2829 min
ZENPodZENPod Teaser Season 1, episode 5Teaser for Season-1, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is...
2020-08-2601 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod Teaser Season 1, episode 5Teaser for Season-1, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Arunachalam Muruganantham, the Padman of India, inventor of the world’s first Low Cost Sanitary Pad Making Machine. He is one of Time Magazine's 100 Influential People and has been awarded the ‘Padmashri’ by Government of India .
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Spirituality is tuning yourself to the collec...
2020-08-2601 minZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 4 with Kalaimamani Shri ShashikiranSeason 1, Episode 4 – ZENPod,
we are continuing our conversation with Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy,Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author. Shashikiran is a gold medalist in Music from the University of Madras and an Honorary Doctorate(US).
“Every Note that you produce, never belonged to you” – says Shri KN Shashikiran in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
You can reach Shashikiran on FB @KNShashikiran
Mail: knshashikiran@gmail.com, carnaticabrothers@gmail.com
He is a a very enterprising, energetic and innovative thinker with over 40 years of performing experienc...
2020-08-2133 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod_season 1, episode 4 with ShashikiranZENPod_season 1, episode 4 with Shashikiran by Venkatesh Mahadevan
2020-08-2133 min
ZENPodZENPod Teaser Season 1, episode 4 with Shri KN ShashikiranTeaser for Season-1, episode 4 of “ZENPod”, continuing with....
Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy, Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Singing is unwinding and gives you inner joy, if you can sing the seven notes, then you activat...
2020-08-1901 min
ZENPodZENPod Season 1, episode 2 with Shri Sumit ManavSeason 1, Episode 2 – ZENPod,
we are featuring Shri Sumit Manav, a Yoga Guru, Healer, Transforming Lives with meditation and Yoga techniques. In addition to his Bachelors’ degree in Physical Education and yoga, Sumit is also a Post-graduate in Yoga Science and Human Consciousness from Haridwar, in India.
He is a national Yoga champion and has practiced under BKS Iyengar for 2 years. A member of the Indian Association of “Yoga, Sumit is certified in Pranic Healing and has conducted accredited courses in Yin Yoga Teachers Training, in affiliation with the World yoga alliance.
Sumit spent over a de...
2020-08-1931 minZENPodZENPod Teaser Season 1, episode 3 with KN ShashikiranTeaser for Season-1, episode 3 of “ZENPod”, featuring Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy,Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Every Note that you produce, never belonged to you” – says Shri KN Shashikiran in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
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2020-08-1901 min
Venkatesh MahadevanTeaser Season 1, episode 4Teaser for Season-1, episode 4 of “ZENPod”, continuing our conversation with..
Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy, Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Singing is unwinding and gives you inner joy, if you can sing the seven notes, then you activate your seven chakras..”– says...
2020-08-1901 min
Venkatesh MahadevanZENPod, Season 1, episode 3, with Kalaimamani KN ShashikiranSeason 1, Episode 3 – ZENPod,
we are featuring Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy, Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author. Shashikiran is a gold medalist in Music from the University of Madras and an Honorary Doctorate(US).
“Every Note that you produce, never belonged to you” – says Shri KN Shashikiran in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
You can reach Shashikiran on FB @KNShashikiran
Mail: knshashikiran@gmail.com, carnaticabrothers@gmail.com
He is a a very enterprising, energetic and innovative thinker with over 40 years of performing experience and 30 years of experience in teaching music globally to over 1000 students. With the...
2020-08-1427 minVenkatesh MahadevanSeason 1, episode 3, Teaser with Kalaiomamani Shri KN ShashikiranTeaser for Season-1, episode 3 of “ZENPod”,
featuring Kalaimamani Shri KN Shashikiran, a child prodigy, Musician, Scholar, & composer, Arts promoter, Entrepreneur, Voice expert, Teacher & Author.
“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.
“Every Note that you produce, never belonged to you” – says Shri KN Shashikiran in his talk with Venkatesh Mahadevan
2020-08-1200 min
Venkatesh MahadevanSeason 1, Episode 2, ZENPod with Shri Sumit ManavSeason 1, Episode 2 – ZENPod
we are featuring Shri Sumit Manav, a Yoga Guru, Healer, Transforming Lives with meditation and Yoga techniques. In addition to his Bachelors’ degree in Physical Education and yoga, Sumit is also a Post-graduate in Yoga Science and Human Consciousness from Haridwar, in India.
He is a national Yoga champion and has practiced under BKS Iyengar for 2 years. A member of the Indian Association of “Yoga, Sumit is certified in Pranic Healing and has conducted accredited courses in Yin Yoga Teachers Training, in affiliation with the World yoga alliance.
Sumit spent over a decade in Dubai, UAE and create...
2020-08-0831 min