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RareErth PodcastFinding Light in Darkness: Siphiwe on Faith, Connection, and PurposeIn this inspiring and joy-filled episode, I sit down with my good friend Siphiwe, a software developer from Cape Town, South Africa, whose ability to spread laughter and joy is unlike anyone I've ever met.
Siphiwe shares with me his incredible journey of resilience, faith, and connection. We explore his experiences growing up in Soweto during the apartheid era, overcoming significant challenges, and how his unwavering faith guided him through life's darkest valleys. From his initial struggles with education to his transformation into a passionate learner and developer, we discuss the importance of meaningful relationships, the concept...
2024-09-271h 25RareErth PodcastPriyata -A Systems Biologist on Merging Ancient Wisdom with Cutting-Edge Science, Blockchain in Healthcare, and the Art of Conscious LivingWelcome to a fascinating episode , where we explore the intersection of science, philosophy, and personal growth with a guest who embodies the spirit of interdisciplinary thinking and constant evolution.
My guest is Priyata, a systems biologist whose journey spans from the bustling cities of India to the cutting-edge research labs of Germany. Priyata brings a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and Western scientific rigor to her approach to life and work. With a background in bioinformatics and a PhD in systems biology, she's at the forefront of modeling drug actions in the body and developing innovative healthcare...
2024-08-161h 31RareErth PodcastThe Business Artist: Petri Kajander on Philosophy, Technology, and the Future of WorkIn this episode, I sit down with Petri Kajander, a fascinating Finnish entrepreneur, author, and self-proclaimed "business artist." Our conversation takes unexpected turns as we explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology. Petri shares insights that left me pondering long after our chat ended.
Highlights include:
The surprising link between Eastern philosophy and modern entrepreneurship
Why Petri believes social media might be on its deathbed
A thought experiment: How would you live if you had 1000 years?
The unconventional reason Petri switched to barefoot running
A security tip that might make you rethink your password...
2024-07-201h 15RareErth PodcastKeith Harmon: Professional Skydiving to CFO’ing to Teaching a Million Kids MathIn this episode I have conversation with Keith Harmon, a man whose life journey defies convention. From his early days as an engineer to his thrilling experiences as a competitive skydiver, and his long tenure in the hospitality industry, Keith's story is one of resilience, passion, and a relentless pursuit of meaningful connections.
Keith shares the transformative moments that shaped his outlook on life, including a near-fatal skydiving accident that tested his limits and his deep-seated commitment to teaching mathematics. Now, with an ambitious goal to teach a million children math, Keith aims to revolutionize how we...
2024-07-051h 15RareErth PodcastBruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do & the Art of Self-Discovery with MICKY (Firebird)In this episode I sit down with the multi-talented MICKY, also known as Firebird. From his deep dive into martial arts and Bruce Lee's philosophy to an incredible journey in the music industry, MICKY’s story is one of transformation and relentless pursuit of passion.
We touch on Micky's surprising transition from studying music business to performing over 400 shows in a year, which skyrocketed his career. He also shares an intriguing personal revelation that led to profound changes in his life and creative direction.
Micky discusses his entrepreneurial ventures, including a startup that connects artists and producers, and how he...
2024-06-1659 minRareErth PodcastEmbracing Faith, Community, and Innovation with Gary ShengIn this episode I chat with Gary Sheng who is a US-based technologist, creator, and civic entrepreneur. We talk about his journey of integrating diverse interests and finding his path. We discuss the power of faith and intuition in decision-making and the transformative potential of pop-up villages like Zuzalu gatherings for fostering collaboration and creativity.
Gary shares his philosophy of being aggressively open-minded, his genuine passion for community, and the importance of meaningful relationships. He reflects on his gratitude for family support and his desire to inspire authenticity in future generations.
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2024-05-1942 minRareErth PodcastWisdom Beyond His Years: 17-Year-Old Arjun Khemani on Education, Entrepreneurship and the Beginning of InfinityGet ready for a fascinating conversation with Arjun Khemani, a remarkable 17-year-old who's the youngest guest ever on my podcast! Arjun's journey is anything but conventional - he dropped out of school to pursue his passions, explored various gigs, and landed a job at AirChat, a platform for authentic voice conversations.
In this episode, we dive into Arjun's incredible story, including:
The mindset shift that led him to question traditional education and leave school
His experience working with visionaries like Naval Ravikant at AirChat
The philosophy of Taking Children Seriously and nurturing their potential
Arjun's personal...
2024-05-021h 02RareErth PodcastPriyanka Raghuvanshi: Unfiltered Conversations on Art, Life, and Everything in BetweenJoin me for an incredibly real chat with Priyanka Raghuvanshi, an artist who's not afraid to be herself. Priyanka opens up about her wild ride, from studying the mind to trying out different jobs before realizing art is her true calling.
She drops some serious truth bombs about how important it is to ask questions, even if it makes you look silly. Priyanka believes that's the secret to growing and figuring yourself out. She also shares what gets her creative juices flowing, how being super observant shapes her art, and why music means so much to her.
What I...
2024-04-171h 29RareErth PodcastEmbracing Curiosity: Ina Lulaj’s Journey from Albania to JapanWelcome to Season 3 of the RareErth Podcast!
I'm kicking things off with a special guest, Ina Lulaj, who courageously left her 9-to-5 life to pursue her writing dreams in Tokyo. Our chance encounter blossomed into a wonderful friendship, and Ina's here to share that journey with us.
From Albania to Oxford, Boston, and Miami, Ina's adventures have been vast, but it was in Japan where she truly found her home and her voice. She'll talk about the challenges of starting over in a new country, finding inspiration from thinkers like Naval Ravikant, and fully embracing this new chapter in her...
2024-04-071h 12RareErth PodcastAn Actuary's Musings on Life & Financial Independence-Sumit RamaniIn this episode I have an in-depth conversation with Sumit Ramani - Actuary and Co-Founder of ‘Protect Me Well’.
In a touching homage to his parents during the interview, Sumit shared his unique journey to becoming an expert in the field of finance. We lamented about how financial companies have made financial products too complicated and we laughed as he shared some interesting anecdotes. From the people, instances, and books that have influenced his own perspective on money, to how he imbues responsible financial literacy in his young daughter, we’ve covered it all in this super-interesting season finale!
Key Po...
2023-03-291h 56RareErth PodcastFrom Ideas to Ideals - Product Management and more with Aishwarya AshokIn this episode of the podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with Aishwarya Ashok, Product Manager at Zoho and Creator of “The Prodcastt”, “The Founder’s Foyer”, “One Good Thing” and “100+NotTech”. The Founder's Foyer is a space where creators, founders, and builders look for all the foundational concepts and support to grow their ideas into products. We discuss a broad-spectrum of topics ranging from her transition from Product Marketing to Product Management, advice for future and current Product Managers, product sustainability factors, Carnatic music, heritage walks, possibilities for AI, and much more!
Key points in this episode:
Emp...
2023-03-141h 58RareErth PodcastThe Backstory, Journey of Local Ferment Co - Akash & NoopurJoin me in this episode as I chat with Akash Devaraju and Noopur Porwal from Local Ferment Co (LFC), a micro-brewery and kitchen that specialises in all things probiotic and non-alcoholic drinks. We'll take a deep dive into their startup journey and their passion for aesthetics and design, which is evident in their visually appealing website.
The LFC team places great importance on creating a brand that not only functions well but is also visually attractive to their customers. They share their experience in creating a positive work environment, where they prioritise enjoying the process of creating...
2023-02-271h 42RareErth PodcastThe Story of Hungry Eyes-Nandini & SoubhikIn this episode, I interview Nandini Nair and Soubhik Hazra. Both of them had a background in hospitality industry, but decided to try their hand at the pet food business with their brand, "Hungry Eyes."Who would have imagined that two people from the hotel industry would end up starting a business for dogs? But that's precisely what they did.
We discussed their experiences as entrepreneurs, the challenges they encountered when launching their business, and, of course, their passion for pets. Nandini shared her insights on the importance of respect and trust in pet ownership, while Soubhik s...
2023-02-111h 22RareErth PodcastExploring the World of Recommendations with Vaibhav Munjal of Chalchitra TalksIn this episode of the podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with Vaibhav Munjal, the co founder of the popular YouTube channel "Chalchitra Talks." If you do not know about Chalchitra Talks, it’s a one-stop destination for all your recommendations...movies, books, podcasts, TV shows, poetry, sports and so on! So, in this episode Vaibhav shares the story behind the creation of the channel, how he came up with the name, and his insights on his journey towards reaching 100K subscribers.
The episode covers:
How Vaibhav created a sense of discipline in his life early on...
2023-01-191h 08RareErth PodcastMindfulness, Self-Discovery, & Inner Peace with James PierceJoin me for an enlightening conversation with James Pierce on this brand-new episode of the podcast! James is a philosopher, a writer and an entrepreneur. We delve into James' journey towards spiritual growth and explore themes of mindfulness, self-discovery, and personal development. Along the way, we discuss the human desire for acceptance, love, and validation, the role of the ego, and the importance of self-acceptance and finding purpose in life. James also shares his insights on the power of questioning one's beliefs and his work with clients seeking inner peace.
Plus, don't miss the fun filled Rapid-fire Q...
2023-01-041h 00
RareErth PodcastDebunking Quack Science-Pranav RadhakrishnanPranav Radhankrishnan is a Youtube content creator known for his science based educational videos. I had the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss his background, his process for creating content debunking myths, and how it feels to be involved in the debate on scientific topics.
Pranav was fascinated by science at a young age. He remembers reading an encyclopedia when he was only six years old. Pranav says that his channel, Science is Dope, was created because he noticed that there weren't any Indian channels that dealt with simplifying scientific, mathematical, or other pseudoscientific concepts.
2022-06-141h 08RareErth PodcastAuthor, Entrepreneur & Activist- Aamina AzharI have a very special guest in this episode: Aamina Azhar. She is one of the youngest people I've ever had on the show; she's a published author and co-author of four books. She is also the founder of Sweet Retreat Cakery. Additionally, she is a very well-known member of Bangalore Student Community and Safe Space Project. All of this while studying Journalism and English Literature in Mount Carmel College. She has even appeared in Swadhyay Publications - listed in the top 50 poets.
Aamina’s love of reading began at age nine, when she was already writing he...
2022-05-281h 04RareErth PodcastKenny DeGiglio- Why You Better Believe In Bitcoin Before It's Too LateIn this episode I sit down with Kenny DeGiglio, the Director of Education at Pomp's Crypto Academy. I had the pleasure of speaking with Kenny at the Crypto Academy Course earlier this year, and we wanted to share a bit of it with you. Kenny joined us from Pennsylvania and we talked all things Blockchain, Bitcoin, and why everyone should be spending time educating themselves on this revolutionary technology.
Being a rather disagreeable personality from a young age, Kenny had a lot of learnings (and failures) to understand what he was most passionate about. And that passion...
2022-05-231h 19
Dilse_ManojPrem|Radha Krishna|Love Poem In Hindi|Manoj Kumar SinghThis poetry is dedicated to Shri Krishna and Radha describing their true love. The poet talks about if there is any purest form of love then that's between Radha and Krishna. They both love each other so much that their love has lived thousands of years after them. इस कविता मे कवि राधा और कृष्ण के अलौकिक प्रेम के बारे मे बता रहे हैं। वो कहते हैं अगर विश्व मे प्रेम है तो वो राधा कृष्ण का प्रेम है।उनके प्रेम की कोई चाह के भी बराबरी नहीं कर सकता। Instagram@manojkumarsingh_dilse #dilse_manoj #mksdilse #motivationalpoetry #inspirationalpoetry #motivation #soulfullove #love #lovepoetry #premkavita #shrikrishna #radhakrishna #krishnalove #radhakrishnalove #flute #motovationalpoem #hindipoem #purelove #fromtheheart #heartfelt #india #srilanka #nepal #bhutan #australia #canada #england #mynmar #fiji #mauritious #delhi #mumbai #kolkata #pune #chennai #bangalore #jaipur #lucknow #indore #raipur #ranchi #dehradun #patna #nagpur #bhopal #kanpur #varanasi
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2022-04-2902 min
Dilse_ManojBholi Radha|Radha Krishna Love|Hindi Love Poetry|Manoj Kumar Singh|Romance|Pure LoveThis poetry is dedicated to Shri Krishna and Radha's love. When Radha is complaining about not giving much attention to her and how Krishna is spending more time with his flute. He explains to Radha about their eternal love and that she should not worry about it. इस कविता को श्री कृष्ण और राधा के पवित्र प्रेम को समर्पित किया है। इसमे श्री कृष्ण से नाराज़ राधा कहती हैं कि आपको मुझसे ज्यादा अपनी बासुरी से प्रेम है और आप विरह का दर्द नहीं समझेंगे। वहीं श्री कृष्ण राधा को समझाते हैं कि उनका प्रेम सदियों से है और वो हमेशा रहेगा। Instagram@manojkumarsingh_dilse #dilse_manoj #mksdilse #motivationalpoetry #inspirationalpoetry #motivation #soulfullove #love #lovepoetry #premkavita #shrikrishna #radhakrishna #krishnalove #radhakrishnalove #flute #motovationalpoem #hindipoem #purelove #fromtheheart #heartfelt #india #srilanka #nepal #bhutan #australia #canada #england #mynmar #fiji #mauritious #delhi #mumbai #kolkata #pune #chennai #bangalore #jaipur #lucknow #indore #raipur #ranchi #dehradun #patna #nagpur #bhopal #kanpur #varanasi
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2022-04-2302 minRareErth PodcastA Student Of The Cosmos-Sitara SrinivasanIn this episode of the RareErth podcast, I'm speaking with Sitara Srinivasan. She is the founder at Naxxatra Sciences and an independent researcher and educator. Sitara is also the youngest guest we've had on the show so far. As a child, she was curious about topics such as the origins of the cosmos and how life arose on Earth. She had a strong interest in science and philosophy, and at first she was only interested in astronomy because it fulfilled a kind of curiosity within her that she couldn't explain. In time, she found herself drawn to the intricacies...
2022-04-211h 25RareErth PodcastThe Contrarian Entrepreneur - Arun BentyMy guest this episode is Arun Benty, Co-founder and Head of Business Development at Fandefi (a platform to create and sell utility NFTs.) He is also a Co-founder and Director of Business Development at Trellisys and Co-founder and Head of Business Development at Papertrell.
Arun, being a contrarian, sought opportunities in college that were not typical for his age group. While starting out, he ran a small magazine with a few friends, learning the basics of advertising sales. Soon he was earning money and had his mom to thank for being his first business partner. Arun tells...
2022-04-101h 32RareErth PodcastA Life of No Excuses-Swetha DevarajMy guest this episode is Swetha Devaraj, a Vascular Radiologist, a certified Animal-Flow Master Instructor, co-founder of Sweaty Ninjas and a passionate Fitness Coach. She shares how she juggled multiple roles to create a work life that integrates her passion for health and fitness with her medical career. Swetha says no matter what career you choose or switch between, one thing is certain: you'll have to work hard at it, and you'll have to bring a lot of sustainability and passion to your work. In this episode we discuss: Things the Fitness Industry doesn't want you to know. The...
2022-04-011h 23RareErth PodcastBringing Neuroscience to the Masses: Dr. Siddharth WarrierDr. Siddharth Warrier is a Neurologist with close to a decade experience. He is an MD Medicine with super specialisation DM (Neurology). He also holds his MRCP-UK degree from London.
Dr. Siddharth, off duty is an impressive Youtuber. On his channel, he explores science, mental health and human behaviour through the perspective of Neuroscience. He likes to share his enthusiasm and knowledge through his Podcasts, Instagram Live Sessions, Public Speaking and Poetry. In fact one of his poems won a special prize in the International Hippocrates Conference for Medical Poetry in London. He has also appeared on...
2021-06-151h 16RareErth PodcastRaghav Somani-An Unconventional Audiophile EntrepreneurOn this Episode of the RareErth Podcast, Manoj talks with Raghav Somani, Founder and CEO of Headphone Zone. India's first exclusive Headphone Retail Chain. With over 800 different headphones from 35 major international brands across the world, Headphone Zone boasts South Asia's largest Collection of Headphones under one roof.
Raghav Somani, is not only a 9th Generation Entrepreneur but also holds a Guinness World Record for the highest collection of Airline Baggage Tags for the past 16 years. Raghav is an audiophile and a driven entrepreneur. He has always been passionate about music and understands the feelings it brings to a...
2021-03-1557 minRareErth PodcastUpgrade Your Public Speaking Game with Rahul KolleRahul Kolle is a Network Consulting Engineer at Cisco and provides Business-Critical network solutions and recommendations to large-scale Enterprises. He is also very passionate about the Art of Public Speaking, Business Storytelling, and Design Thinking. As a Public Speaking and Presentation Coach, he has trained over 5,000 professionals from diverse backgrounds. He has also been a TedX Curator in the past. He is very eloquent and artful in his conversations.
On this episode of RareErth podcast, Manoj gets into a deep conversation with Rahul about the Art of Public Speaking. His passion for stage first manifested when he was...
2021-02-011h 36RareErth PodcastA Rare Autodidact-Preethi KasireddyOn this Episode of RareErth Podcast, Manoj sat down with Preethi Kasireddy.
Preethi Kasireddy who was the Founder & CEO of TruStory. She was previously a partner at Andreessen Horowitz , an investment banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs, and a software engineer at Coinbase. From studying industrial engineering to becoming a CEO, Preethi’s career path has been a fascinating one. Preethi is also a well-known figure in the world of Blockchain and Crypto economics.
When she’s not immersed in Cryptocurrencies, Functional Programming, or giving back to the tech community through her writing and teaching you can find her sharing her excit...
2021-01-1547 minRareErth PodcastThe Woman with a Mission to Build India-Dr. Saraswathi HegdeDr. Saraswathi Hegde, the founder of Unnathi Healing Foundation is a Pranic Healer, Sanskrit Scholar, Acharya, Mentor and a Social Activist. On this Episode of RareErth Podcast, Manoj talks with Dr. Saraswathi about Pranic Healing and how her curiosity guided her into finding her own purpose.
She shares her wisdom on specific practices that helped her connect both her inner peaceful being and the outer chaotic world. One of the fascinating thing she does every year is a Annual Re-Energizing Retreat, where she treks up the Himalayas along with a group of interested volunteers for inner reflection, s...
2021-01-011h 28RareErth PodcastInside The Mind of A Bold Entrepreneur - Anand BhargavaIn this episode, I converse with Anand Bhargava, who by no means is an average man with average ambitions. He loves to defy conventions, dares to take risks, and is driven by instincts. Being in powerful leadership positions that merely boosted his ego nudged him to make a shift and choose a life of freedom and fulfilment. Despite having no business background, Anand Bhargava went on to create a niche for himself. He built a massive business enterprise that helped him achieve financial freedom by the age 33. Anand is now an Independent Businessman who also mentors aspiring entrepreneurs accomplish...
2020-12-151h 29RareErth PodcastRevamping the Automotive Future-Narayan Subramaniam & Niraj RajmohanIn this episode of RareEarth podcast, I speak with the co-founders of Ultraviolette Automotive - Narayan Subramaniam (CEO) and Niraj Rajmohan (CTO).
Founded in 2016, this Bengaluru-based company-Ultraviolette Automotive specialises in sustainable mobility and energy infrastructure. Soon will be launching their first ever electric motorbike F77 in India.
This is my first two guest episode and these young founders share a ton of knowledge and wisdom.
We explore how the duo went through the initial steps of actually starting out with a prototype, the lessons learnt by gathering feedback from others and quick to i...
2020-12-011h 51
RareErth PodcastThe Game of a Ghostwriter - Joshua LisecMy guest in this episode is Joshua Lisec, The World’s Only Award-Winning, Celebrity-Recommended, #1 International Bestselling Certified Professional Ghostwriter. He has been featured in TED, TEDx, Foundr Magazine, American Express, Yahoo!, Fatherly, The Huffington Post, and numerous other outlets.
Joshua has Not only been Winning awards for himself but also won awards for books he has ghostwritten, which went on to become bestsellers. To add on to his victory, he has Successfully ghost written 55+ books, Politician speeches, TED and TEDx talks, and company emails and blogs. On Coffee with Scott Adams, Dilbert creator and New York Times bestsell...
2020-11-151h 09
RareErth PodcastAsk Marriage Broker Auntie- Priyanka BharadwajPresenting Priyanka Bharadwaj, the founder and CEO of Marriage Broker Auntie, a Marriage Advisory Service. Apart from being an Entrepreneur, she is a Writer, YouTuber, and active Content Creator.
We kickstart this episode by getting to know her journey, from an employee of Amazon-UK to becoming the CEO of Marriage Broker Auntie (M.B.A.). We speak about how she came up with such a quirky and interesting name for her brand and how she charted the unconventional path for herself.
Priyanka & I discuss "Decision Fatigue" & how it is affecting today's generation, why people find "Ghosting"...
2020-10-311h 30
RareErth PodcastFrom a White Collar Worker to being the Voice for Waste Pickers - Lakshmi KarunakaranMy guest today is Lakshmi Karunakaran, a communication specialist and an educator currently working for Hasiru Dala, a Bangalore based social impact organisation. They work primarily with the waste pickers communities and strive each day to ensure they have dignity, social equality and mobility. This conversation was a big eye opener for me, especially when it comes to understanding the lives of these Waste Pickers.
In this episode, Lakshmi shares how she switched from a promising corporate job to becoming a community social worker. How she followed her inner voice and paved her own path. And how...
2020-10-151h 49
RareErth PodcastA Fitness Ninja with a Monk Mind -Devrath VijayMeet Devrath Vijay, a fitness enthusiast, the first ever Master Instructor for Animal Flow in India and also an IFAA (International Fitness and Aerobics Academy) Master Trainer.
In this Episode Devrath and I talk about how he got started in Martial Arts and sports early on, then went on to become an Engineer working in the corporate world. How he switched his career and went on to set a path for himself in functional training.
Today after years of sheer dedication and focus, along with his childhood friend Suhail he founded ‘Academy of Strength’ a Functional Training gym and also managi...
2020-10-011h 28
RareErth PodcastRelationships and Marriages with Dovid Feldman-Part 2This is the in continuation to our last episode, in conversation with Dovid Feldman.
He talks about relationships and marriages, giving tips and insight that will help you have a happier and healthier relationship with your spouse. We discuss different aspects of relationships and marriages giving accurate and helpful answers to various questions.
Dovid is a licensed family and marriage therapist based out of Chicago,USA I
f you want to learn more about Dovid you can find him on Twitter at @dovidfeldman or at his blog, https://dovidfeldman.com
For all show notes visit https://rareerth.com
2020-09-1843 min
RareErth PodcastRelationships and Marriages with Dovid Feldman-Part 1In this 2 part conversation I dive in deep with Dovid Feldman. He talks about relationships and marriages, giving tips and insight that will help you have a happier and healthier relationship with your spouse. We discuss different aspects of relationships and marriages giving accurate and helpful answers to various questions.
Dovid is a licensed family and marriage therapist based out of Chicago,USA
If you want to learn more about Dovid you can find him on Twitter at @dovidfeldman or at his blog, https://dovidfeldman.com
For all show notes visit https://rareerth.com
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