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Everlutionary: Healing and Transforming the WorldE13 - Navigating Personal and Planetary Burnout with Nivi Jaswal-WirtjesHow are you managing physical, emotional, and spiritual burnout? Each day brings more stress, political upheaval, social change, and environmental crises. How can we stay engaged in the world without becoming jaded or overwhelmed?In this episode, our host, Hawah Kasat, sits down with Nivi Jaswal-Wirtjes, the co-founder and President of the Virsa Foundation. Join them as they discuss the emotional landscape following the recent U.S. presidential election and offer insights on navigating both personal and planetary burnout. This important conversation explores the consequences of our hyper-polarized world and how ultra-processed marketing can shadow our ability to...2024-11-121h 04
Balanced AmbitionCultural Fusion on a Plate: Nivi Jasa's Journey from Immigrant Roots to Vegan Cheese InnovatorJoin us in this engaging episode of the Balanced Ambition Podcast as we dive into Nivi Jasa's vibrant journey. From his beginnings as an immigrant child in Italy to founding a successful vegan cheese business in London, Nivi shares how his cultural heritage and passion for food fused into a groundbreaking enterprise. Discover how he navigates the challenges of integrating two distinct cultures, the innovation behind crafting vegan cheese that excels on pizza, and the entrepreneurial spirit that propels him forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how personal history, cultural integration, and culinary innovation can...2024-08-1443 min
Stories Of India RetoldANNOUNCEMENT: 2.0 Version Stories Of India Retold Plus Video PodcastDear Listener,
Welcome to the new and improved version of the Stories of India Retold Podcast. We will start from the beginning of the Mahabharata (yet again) but with better story telling and even a video element to it.
I hope you will listen to the new episodes.
Thank you so much for your continued support.
Much Love,
Nivi.
►Stories of India Retold Podcast Website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com
Watch the Video Podcast:
► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1pU1qiKljk-yADyJ0pHzsA
Lis...2024-04-2902 min
How to Solve Climate ChangeClimate Change Solution: Climate Education ft. Nivi AchantaToday you will learn from expert guest Nivi Achanta about climate education and movements, why it may or may not help solve climate change, how it works and what needs to still be done for it to be an effective solution to climate change.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro
(01:22) - What is climate education?
(02:57) - Why would climate education help to solve climate change?
(05:10) - Why would climate education not help to solve climate change?
(07:20) - Who benefits and who is harmed by this solution?
(08:49) - How does climate education work?
(12:30) - What innovation or policy is...2024-02-2922 min
Plant Based On FireRedefining Vegan Cheese and Sustainable Branding ft. Nivi JasaIn the world of plant-based entrepreneurship, there are pioneers who not only create innovative products but also carry a profound commitment to sustainability and ethics.In the latest episode of the "Plant-Based On Fire" podcast, Bryan had the privilege of hearing the inspiring journey of Nivi Jasa. His story not only touches on the evolution of his vegan cheese company, "I Am Not OK," but also provides valuable insights for aspiring plant-based entrepreneurs. Here, Bryan delves into Nivi's remarkable journey for those looking to make their mark in the...2023-09-2526 min
#Inuushow - inuusuttunut, KNRNivi Bohm Lyberth ilisaritipparputUllumikkut ilisaritipparput Nivi Bohm Lyberth. Nivi arnaavoq ilinniartitsisoq aammalu Youtubemut videonik ikkussisartoq 🌸2023-07-1329 min
Women Changing The WorldEP 61: Founding Soapbox Project, joyful activism, and the power of self-efficacy with Nivi AchantaIn this episode, we talk to Nivi Achanta, the founder and CEO of The Soapbox Project, a friendly community of busy people that combines personal responsibility, collective action, and FUN! Soapbox curates meaningful action pathways for professionals who are overwhelmed by the climate crisis.
This episode covers:
🧼 How Nivi made the jump from corporate America to founding Soapbox Project
🧼 Where her own impact journey started and what she learned from sending a bold email
🧼 Why the "baggage" of going full-time in entrepreneurship is not helping anyone
🧼 How Nivi...2023-05-251h 03
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Asia got to do with Veganism?In this episode of JIVINITI - Connecting the Dots, we travel to the vast, diverse and beautiful continent of Asia with "Animal Alliance Asia". Our founder, Nivi Jaswal, connects the dots between Asia, Vegan consciousness and Animal Rights in this amazing and thought provoking conversation with Elly Nakajima, Co-founder & Director - Animal Alliance Asia and Ailya Khan, Strategy Lead & Pakistan Rep – Animal Alliance Asia. Please check out their amazing work at: https://www.animalallianceasia.org/And, donate to their efforts at: https://www.animalallianceasia.org/support-usAt JIVINITI, a platform of The Virsa Foundation, a 501c3 MA nonprofit, we connect the do...2023-04-211h 01
Red Wine & BlueMother Earth Has Joined The Chat (with Nivi Achanta and Felice Stadler)April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect time to talk about the environment and climate change. Justice and democracy are so important, and we can’t stop talking about them, but at the end of the day, we all need a planet to live on if we want that justice and democracy to thrive. So this week, Rachel and Jasmine are joined by guest host Malynda Hale to discuss the news, climate change, and why talking to our friends – and our elected representatives – about our values is so important.We’re joined by Felice Stadler, the Vice...2023-04-1958 minStories Of India RetoldEp.22. The Slaying of Baka by Bhima; Pandavas in Ekachakra (Mahabharata)Rakshasa Baka was a bully who terrorized the people of Ekachakra. The people of #Ekachakra were ruled by an incompetent King who did nothing to keep them safe. #Baka volunteered to provide the people with protection from invaders and enemies; however, in exchange he demanded that the people of Ekachakra take turns to provide him with payment, which, unfortunately included eating the person who delivered it to him. The #Pandavas made Ekachakra their temporary home while in hiding. When the truth about Baka became known to them, they decided that it was their duty to protect innocent people and...2023-03-3116 minStories Of India RetoldEp.21:Bhima– Slays Rakshasa Hidimba; Weds Hidimba; Birth of Gatodkacha
The Rakshasa (female:Rakshasi) is a race of beings who were big and fierce looking. They were powerful warriors and were mostly portrayed as the bad guys in ancient Indian scriptures. #Hidimba was one of the better-known Rakshasas in #Indian #mythology–an entire parva is named after the story of his death in the #Mahabharata. After killing Hidimba, the #Pandavas forged an alliance with the #Rakshasas through Bhima’s marriage with Hidimba’s sister. #Bhima and Hidimba had a son named #Gatodkacha, who was extremely loyal to the Pandavas and played an important role in the Pandavas’ victory in the Kuru...2023-03-2717 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's the Future got to do with Veganism?When Samantha Derrick discovered that her grad school program lacked course content on #foodsystems #plantbasednutrition #veganism #nonhumanethics - she went right ahead and wrote a curriculum for it, and launched a course at University of California, Berkeley. Students from around the world wrote in and wanted to participate when the first Plant Futures Conference made its debut. In this episode, our founder Nivi Jaswal speaks to Samantha and learns all about this plant-based mover and shaker's early childhood, her compassion for animals and her puppy named Oreo and her passion to ensure a plant-forward education and employment...2023-03-171h 01Stories Of India RetoldEp.20.Mahabharata’s Shakuntala (The Mahabharata)A shorter version of Shakuntala’s story from the #Mahabharata, retold from a slightly different lens.
Shakuntala was the wife of Duhshanta–the founder of the Pourava dynasty, and the mother of the great Emperor #Bharata, who was the founder of the Kuru lineage and ancestor of the #Kauravas and #Pandavas. #Shakuntala was a smart, intelligent and a feisty young woman, and she fell in love with King #Duhshanta. Their love story is unique and has inspired many works of Indian literature.
Listen to the story of:
Shakuntala and Duhshanta’s meeting
Their "...2023-02-2719 min
Open Chats with The Open InstituteEpisode 2 with Nivi Sharma | Rural Isolation is the Root Cause of Poverty"There are people who can't get to a market, to a school, or to a health care facility - all these things that we take for granted are the real cause of poverty in rural areas."We had a wonderful conversation with Nivi Sharma, CEO of Bridges to Prosperity and a member of our Board of Directors, about her transition from tech to infrastructure, and how her passion for access for rural communities meets our work to make the invisibles visible. Listen and share!New OpenChats episodes are released weekly.2023-02-2418 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's EASE got to do with Disease?This is a very special JIVINITI conversation with Dr. Mythri Shankar, MD. One of our favorite stories where a physician's own #transformation alters not only her own nutritional and lifestyle values but inspires her to kickstart an entire #lifestylemedicine movement around her! Including writing a book - Ease: How to Lose Weight, Heal, Prevent and Reverse Disease.Our Founder, Nivi Jaswal, talks to Dr. Shankar about her journey in nuclear medicine, her move from the U.S. back to India, what prompted her to turn to a #wholefoodplantbased approach to nutrition and to #veganism as a philosophy.2023-02-141h 06Stories Of India RetoldEp19. Ekalavya–Life And Death Of The Prince Of Nishadas (The Mahabharata)Ekalavya, a Nishada prince, was one of the best archers who lived in the time of the Pandavas. He wanted to be the best archer and he wanted to be trained by the best teacher–Drona. Drona, however, refused to teach him because Ekalavya was a Nishada. But a determined Ekalaya wasn’t ready to give up. Ekalavya’s actions put to test Drona’s relationship with his most favored student Arjuna. Arjuna did not accept a threat to his position as the best archer around!
Listen to the story of:
Why Drona refused to accept...2023-02-0114 minStories Of India RetoldEp.18. Burning Of The Lac House. (The Mahabharata)The rivalry between the Pandavas and Kauravas is legendary. The #Kauravas, especially #Duryodhana, were not only motivated by greed, but they also believed that they were being discriminated against because of Dhritarastra's blindness. They believed the kingdom rightfully belonged to them and were ready to do whatever it took–even murder their relatives, the Pandavas. The burning of the lac house–a well-known story from the #Mahabharata–is one of the many attempts of the Kauravas to kill the Pandavas and is the beginning of the story of the strife and struggles between the two sets of cousins.
2023-01-2320 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Activism got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this January 2023, with the awesome story of Seb Alex, an animal rights intersectional activist and his multicultural journey to his Higher Self, as he challenged the norms and chose veganism for justice. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Seb Alex, about his work as an author, educator and activist, what inspired him to go plant-based and why, and which events in his life helped shape his philosophy. Having given talks to over 1200+ people across Europe and...2023-01-201h 02
Moodally MattersForget Work-Life Balance. Start Whole Life Living with Nivi Achanta Founder of the Soapbox ProjectIn this episode, we discuss:
Working with the Golden State Warriors.
Mental health and spiritual well-being.
What are some of the skills we can do to move towards the concept of “whole life living”?
What’s not okay?
Two things you need in order to be productive and productive.
The importance of creating a culture of self-esteem.
ABOUT NIVI:
Nivi Achanta is the founder and CEO of Soapbox Project, a social enterprise that makes it easy for busy people to take action against climate change. Soapbox's lightweight climate justice funnel starts with bite-sized climate action plans...2023-01-1239 min
Cirkev Bratská v NitreVášniví vo svete apatieV tejto kázní zo série ODLIŠNÍ, káže Ján Verčimák o tom, čo to znamená (a prečo by sme mali) byť vášniví vo svete apatie.
2023-01-0830 min
Skol SessionsSkol Sessions - Episode 10: Mindset and Mentality with Coach NiviIn this episode, Coach Nivi Carbonell joins Coach Erik to talk about mindset and mentality. Specifically, what's the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset? How do we change our thought process to go from one to another? And how can we adjust our expectations and strategies to achieve our goals? We hope you enjoy the discussion!2022-12-3056 minStories Of India RetoldEp.17: Karna–Born to the Sun, Son of Charioteer, King of Anga ( The Mahabharata)A self made man in a world where one's parentage and lineage decided one's future and worth!
Karna was the secret son of Kunti. Unaware of his real parents and raised as the son of a charioteer, Karna went on to make a name for himself based entirely on his talents and skills in the art of warfare.
Listen to the story of Karna's:
- Birth
- Adoptive parents
- Friendship with Duryodhana
- Enmity with Pandavas
- Coronation as the King of Anga
...2022-12-2919 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Education got to do with Veganism? 🙌🏽 Founder – Born Vegan and Co-Founder – Vegan Climate March. 🌱 Sarina (IG: @bornvegan1) was raised 100% vegan in Midwestern United States. In this episode, she shares her journey as a Vegan activist, educator and speaker, and how she navigated the carnist world first as a student, then as a science teacher and how she’s addressing speciesism through science education. She helps us connect the dots between #ethics, #science, #education, and challenging norms in a world where #animalagriculture and its ‘corporate mindset’ is so deeply embedded in the world we live in today! 📖 Please check out her amazing Vegan education platform https://www.b...2022-12-161h 01Stories Of India RetoldEp.16:Drona’s Revenge/The Kuru Princes’ Preceptor (The Mahabharata)It's not a good idea to get on Drona’s bad side!
One of the most powerful and influential characters in the story of the Mahabharata, Drona, an expert in the art and science of weapons, was the preceptor of the Kuru princes. His deep-seated hatred for his former friend King Drupada was just as legendary as the way he exacted his revenge from his nemesis.
Listen to the story of:
-Drona’s origin
-Drona’s friendship and clash with King Drupada
-How Drona became the Kuru...2022-12-1615 minStories Of India RetoldQ & A. Niyoga: ancient Indian practice to beget sons and heirsIt is ridiculous how many times I say the word "sons" on this episode! (Insert- sheepish smile emoji)
Niyoga is an ancient Indian practice that was followed to make sure the continuation of a lineage through male progeny.
Listen to the episode to know more about:
- What it is and how it worked.
- The reasons for the practice
- Importance of sons in the society
- Different ways to obtain sons
- Rights of sons born through niyoga
Email you...2022-12-0713 min
Science is GrayS2E3: Intersectionality Greenwashing and Connecting the Dots Between Human Health and Planetary Health, w/Nivi Jaswal“If clinical research ran the world - we’d all be walking around with washboard abs” - Nivi Jaswal.
Have you ever wondered why our food system is the way it is, and why so many people continue to struggle with their health even though we have cutting edge brilliant research and knowledge about health and nutrition?
In today’s episode I speak with Nivi Jaswal MBA, NBC-HWC, who is the founder and president of the VIRSA Foundation about her background and journey from working for a corporate food and beverage company, to running an inter...2022-11-2258 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Strength Sports got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this November 2022, with two amazing and very strong women, literally. Sahyuri Lalim and Ramona Cadogan are both weightlifters - a powerlifter and an Olympic lifter, AND, they're both vegan. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Sahyuri and Ramona about their respective vegan journeys, what inspired them to go plant-based and why, and how has it impacted their lives - interpersonally and professionally in the weightlifting community around the world. We hope you will enjoy watching this...2022-11-181h 03Stories Of India RetoldEp.15: Death of Pandu–A hunting accident and the aftermath. (The Mahabharata)Pandu was cursed by rishi Kimdama because of a hunting accident. This story is about Pandu and his wife, Madri's death as a result of the curse and the events that followed.
Listen to the story to know more about:
- The cause and manner of Pandu's death
- Why Madri chose to accompany Pandu to his afterlife rather than Kunti
- The final rites of Pandu and Madri–where, what and how.
- What happened to the five sons of Pandu–the Pandavas, and Kunti after Pandu's death.
2022-11-1711 minStories Of India RetoldEp 14: Birth of the Pandavas and Kauravas (The Mahabharata)Part 2 of the story of the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas–the lead characters of the Mahabharata. (Part 1 - Episode 13)
Both Dhritarashtra and Pandu are married, and the responsibility of continuing the royal line is theirs. Dhritarashtra is denied the throne because of his blindness and Pandu was made king.
Listen to the story of:
- Pandu's curse–a King who could not procreate
- How Gandhari had 100 sons, the Kauravas. (With some help from Veda Vyasa!)
- How and why Pandu convinced Kunti to have sons through niyoga
2022-11-0721 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Politics got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI's guest this October is Sparsha Saha - a Harvard empirical political scientist, who is busy exploring this very important question on humanity's behalf through her research work. Our founder, Nivi Jaswal, speaks to Sparsha about how her vegan journey unfolded and what led to her decision to look into animal rights, food systems and politics so closely. We also discuss the launch of Harvard University’s first ever course on all these pertinent topics that Sparsha has spearheaded. It will be offered to students in the Spring of 2023. Learn more about Sparsha Saha on LinkedIn @https://lnkd.in/dJ...2022-10-211h 01Stories Of India RetoldEp.13: Marriages of Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura (The Mahabharata)Part 1 of the story of birth of the Pandavas and Kauravas. After the birth of the Kuru princes Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidhura, Bhishma took up the responsibility of both the thriving kingdom and also the growing princes. The members of the family were keen to see the princes marry well, have sons and continue the dynasty.
Listen to the story of:
- Who the princes married
- How and why the girls were selected
- How Gandhari and Kunti received boons to have sons.
Music: Jesse Gallagher...2022-10-1410 minStories Of India RetoldEp.12.Satyavati: Origin; Boon of sweet fragrance; Mother of Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata)Daughter of the great King Uparichara; mother to the author of the Mahabharata and the divider of the vedas; mother to 2 princes who became king; and the wife of King Shantanu, Satyavati was an intelligent and beautiful woman. Born to a Puru King and a fisherwoman mother, Satyavati was destined for great things and her adoptive father made sure to give her the best he could.
Listen to:
-the origin and stories of her ancestors
-the circumstances of her birth
-her affair and the time she fell in love
...2022-09-2410 minStories Of India RetoldEp. 11.Dhritarashtra, Pandu, Vidura:Birth; the struggle to revive a dying dynasty (Mahabharata)Souti Vaishampayana tells the story of the births of Dhritarashtra, Pandu and Vidura, who are seen as the saviors of the Kuru lineage.
Listen to the story to learn more about:
-How and why the Kuru lineage was in danger of going extinct
-The princes' parents and how their births were planned in order to guarantee the continuation of the Kuru lineage
-How the kidnapped princess Amba convinced Bhishma to let her go
-How the author of Mahabharata, Krishna Dwaipayana, is connected to the Kuru lineage.
Blog: h...2022-09-1917 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Breath got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this September 2022, with Founder of Breathwork Connection and Co-Founder of Inheritance Project, Mallory Combemale. Mallory’s childhood experience growing up in several multicultural environments form the vital foundation of her insightful work at her various organizations today. These have also informed her practice of spirituality and Inner Work. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Mallory about her personal and professional journey, how “Breathwork” fits into all of it, helping her and her clients thrive and navigate the gl...2022-09-161h 01Stories Of India RetoldEp.10 Ashta Vasu/Eight Vasus:Vasishta’s curse; rebirth as mortals on earth (The Mahabharta)Vasus are children of Manu, who is the son of Brahma, and are collectively called the Ashta Vasu or Eight Vasus. They are deities who represent the eight elements—earth, water, fire, wind, sun, sky, moon and the stars; in the Mahabharata, they are named Dhara, Aha, Anala, Anila, Pratyusha, Prabhasa, Soma and Dhruva, respectively. Vasus lived a privileged life in the heavens. But, one day, they got in trouble with the great sage Vasishta and were cursed very harshly.
Listen to:
-the events that led to the Vasus being cursed by Vasishta
-the...2022-09-1108 minStories Of India RetoldEp.9 Bhishma:Birth; vow of Brahmacharya; boon to choose time of death(Mahabharata)As commander of the Kuru army and the grand-uncle to both the Kauravas and Pandavas, Bhishma is one of the main protagonists of the story. The son of King Shantanu and goddess Ganga, he was named Devavrata at birth. In Indian culture, Bhishma is widely loved and admired because of his dedication to dharma and his selflessness.
Listen to how:
-Shantanu and Ganga were married and then separated
-Bhishma was born
-Shantanu was heartbroken because he couldn't marry the woman he loved, Satyavati.
-Bhishma gave up his claim to...2022-09-0519 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Authority got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this August 2022, with the heartwarming story of Mitali Deypurkayastha, an author, publisher and an intersectional advocate. Arguably the world's 1st wholly vegan publisher, Mitali experienced the impact of systemic racism growing up in a predominantly White-Caucasian part of the U.K. She gave up meat, investigated her relationship to dairy before entirely giving it up and chose veganism for justice - and kept it a private affair - until her vegan values begged to find an emergence in her work as an author and publisher. In this episode, as we connect...2022-08-191h 06
Energetically YouWhy We Need to Bring More Spirituality and Plant-based Wisdom Back Into Our Food System with Nivi JaswalNivi Jaswal is an intersectional vegan advocate and social entrepreneur in the Boston, Massachusetts area. She founded The Virsa Foundation Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit and the JIVINITI Research Program after healing herself on a Whole Food Plant-based lifestyle. In addition to holding a BA (Psychology, Sociology), an MBA (Consumer Behavior Marketing) and extensive international corporate experience in the consumer packaged goods, medical devices and media & research sectors, Nivi is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) trained at the Mayo Clinic. She is passionate about developing creative multidisciplinary intersectional content and designing unique research collaborations aimed at...2022-08-161h 01Stories Of India RetoldEp 8. Punyakoti’s story; Song of the cow/Govina Haadu (Indian/Kannada Folklore)Govina Haadu,or Song of the cow (also called, Punyakotiya Kathe or Punyakoti's story) is a story about a cow named Punyakoti, who inadvertently crosses path with a very hungry and fierce tiger named Arbhuta. Based on a story in Mahabharata, this beautiful, soul stirring song has been part of Kannada folklore for thousands of years.
Listen to know how:
-Punyakoti convinces Arbhuta to let her see her young calf one more time before he makes a meal of her.
-Arbhuta is influenced by Punyakoti's beliefs and actions.
Blog: http...2022-08-1317 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Naturopathy got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this July 2022, with naturopathic physician, Mansi Vira, ND. Mansi experienced severe chronic illness while growing up in the United States and after years of suffering found respite in naturopathy and spirituality. This changed the course of her academic and professional life. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Mansi about naturopathy as it's practiced in the U.S. and the world, especially in India and how she's bringing this knowledge to her patients especially during a global...2022-07-151h 05
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Fractal Entrepreneurship got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this June 2022, with the vegan entrepreneurs mother and son, Radha Eswar and Dr. Achyuthan Eswar. Arguably the world's 1st Whole Food Plant-Based enterprise based on the tenets of fractal entrepreneurship, Achyuthan launched Sampoorna Ahara in Bengaluru (India) to address the chronic illness epidemic faced by the country and prior to that, his ideas and venture were incubated at Radha's "Fractal Entrepreneurship Foundation''. The family has experienced the impact of chronic illness first hand and altered their relationship with animals, and changed the course of their academic and professional lives. In this...2022-06-171h 04
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with Kiran+NiviWe had the pleasure of interviewing Kiran + Nivi over Zoom video!Indian-American twin pop duo Kiran + Nivi are making waves on and off TikTok. The duo has over 2M followers and their unreal vocals have resulted in collaborations with A-list artists such as Jason Derulo, and landed them on Good Morning America’s AAPI 2021 Inspiration List.Kiran + Nivi create spellbinding content, weaving Indian “swaram” scale tones into western pop song structures. Their cover of “Hopelessly Devoted To You” is a viral sensation that’s been viewed over 18M times and their ethereal rendition of Royal & the Serpent’s “o...2022-06-0930 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Cryptocurrency got to do with Veganism?JIVINITI Connecting the Dots returns with another episode this May 2022, with the founder of Vegan Africa Fund, Sunny Satva. She is helping the world scale eco-ventures in Africa through NFT sales and community. In this episode, as we connect the dots between personal, public and planetary health - JIVINITI founder, Nivi Jaswal speaks to Sunny about her passion for sustainability, blockchain, and machine learning. You will surely enjoy this episode tracing the journey of this bioengineer by training to become a data-driven social advocate, working towards an equitable and creative world. If you'd like to invest in Vegan Africa...2022-05-201h 08Stories Of India RetoldEp 7.Yayati’s love triangle; obsession with his youth; why Puru was heir..(The Mahabharata)Puru, son of Yayati, belonged to the Lunar dynasty. He was the founder of the Puru or Kuru lineage-key players in the Mahabharata.
Blog: http://storiesofindiaretold.com
Podcast website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com
Instagram: @storiesofindiaretold
2022-05-1942 min
Sage Political Science & International RelationsSD Podcast Number 31 - Nivi Manchanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale: Neglected Encounters: Militarism, Race and the Politics of ColonialityIn this episode, we talk to Nivi Machanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale about their recent special issue on militarism, race and coloniality. They explain their motivation for collaborating on a project focused on foregrounding the racial and colonial character of militarism. We discuss in greater detail their respective articles on the political thought of the Black Panther Party and the normative imaginary of violence invested in a military support charity for American snipers. Hosted by Antoine Bousquet. SD Podcast Number 31: Nivi Machanda, Katharine Millar, and Chris Rossdale on Militarism, Race and the Politics of Coloniality2022-05-121h 17Stories Of India RetoldEp 6. Nagas: the hunters, the hunted and the divine. (The Mahabharata)The Nagas are semi-divine serpents. They were cursed by their mother and condemned to die in the snake sacrifice conducted by the descendent of Pandavas, King Janamejaya. Under the threat of the decimation of their race, the Nagas searched for a cure to beat their curse. Their grandfather, Brahma, revealed that the key to break their curse lies in a child named, Astika.
Listen to learn about how and why:
-Nagas were cursed
-King Parikshit was cursed
-King Janamejaya vowed to kill the Nagas
-Astika stopped the snake sacrifice.2022-05-0239 min
Stories Of India RetoldNagas: the hunters, the hunted and the divine. (The Mahabharata)The Nagas are semi-divine serpents. They were cursed by their mother and condemned to die in the snake sacrifice conducted by the descendent of Pandavas, King Janamejaya. Under the threat of the decimation of their race, the Nagas searched for a cure to beat their curse. Their grandfather, Brahma, revealed that the key to break their curse lies in a child named, Astika.Listen to learn about how and why:-Nagas were cursed-King Parikshit was cursed-King Janamejaya vowed to kill the Nagas-Astika stopped the snake sacrifice.2022-05-0239 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Mountaineering got to do with Veganism? We dedicate this episode of JIVINITI Connecting the Dots to the emergent archetype of "Man - The Game Changer". Kuntal Joisher climbed Mt. Everest - not once, but twice - and he did it while following the vegan ethic to the tee! With no history or background in sport, athletics and climbing, as a young Indian engineer working in the United States, Kuntal experienced a deeply tranformative shift that changed not only how he ate but also how he viewed his role in the world. Now back in India and living his calling, Kuntal is a vegan activist, a...2022-04-191h 03Stories Of India RetoldEp. 5 Shakuntala and Dushyanta; Birth of Bharata. (The Mahabharata- Sambhava Parva)A love story like no other. Young Dushyanta and Shakuntala meet in an enchanting hermitage in an equally enchanting forest. After spending a few moments in each others company, they fall in love and decide to marry. Alas! they are soon separated. Years later, the time comes for them to reunite, but things don't go exactly as Shakuntala had expected.
Listen to the story of:
-How Dushyanta and Shakuntala met and married;
-How Shakuntala and her son, Bharata, were reunited with Dushyanta;
-Also learn about attitudes about marriage and relationships in a...2022-04-0831 min
The Africa Health Ventures PodcastBen Bellows of Nivi: Getting the Market Incentives RightBen Bellows spent almost 20 years studying the economics of aid systems - but 2 years ago Ben quit his day job to go all-in on Nivi. Nivi is a chatbot marketplace Ben founded to empower, inform, and engage communities directly. Today we chat with Ben to understand what inspired someone with 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts and a lifetime in the nonprofit sector to take a bet on a healthtech startup.Ben grapples with the hopes and failures of designing a better kind of aid, one that rewards outcomes rather than inefficiencies. He talks about the unique moment in history...2022-03-2945 minStories Of India RetoldEp. 4 Garuda; The King of Birds. Part 2. Vehicle of Vishnu & Eater of Snakes (The Mahabharata)The fully grown Garuda—the legendary eagle-like creature—was powerful and mighty. The King of Birds inspired awe and respect everywhere he went. His loyalty and bravery won the hearts of even Vishnu and Indra; and his campaign to free his mother from her slavery won him the enmity of the Nagas. Listen to the story of how:
- Garuda became Vishnu's vehicle mount;
- Stole the amrita; and
- Came to be known as the enemy of the snakes.
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Podcast website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com 2022-03-2525 minStories Of India RetoldEp. 3 Garuda; The King of Birds.Part 1. Origin.(The Mahabharata)Legandary eagle-like creature, Garuda shone as brightly as the sun. Garuda's birth was blessed by powerful sages. With powerful and godly ancestors, and blessed with powers that equalled that of Lord Indra, Garuda was destined for greatness.
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JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Heart Health got to do with Veganism?During this episode of JIVINITI - Connecting the Dots, JIVINITI founder Nivi Jaswal talked about plant-powered athleticism and accomplishments of marathon proportions, quite literally, by the very inspirational Dr. Akil Taher -- who experienced cardiovascular disease in his 60s and took charge of his body, mind and spirit. A resurgent physician, the author of "Open Heart", marathoner, mountain climber, motivational speaker and mentor to thousands, Dr. Taher's story is an amazing testimony to plant-powered resilience. thevirsafoundation.org2022-03-181h 02Stories Of India RetoldEp. 2 About MahabharataOne of the most beloved text from ancient India, the Mahabharata is an epic poem. The core story talks about the Kurukshetra war fought between the Kouravas and the Pandavas. It said that—“What is not found in the Mahabharata, will not be found anywhere else.”
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2022-03-1313 minStories Of India RetoldEp. 1 Dhruva; the immovable star. (The Purana)A story about grit and determination of a boy named Dhruva. The name Dhruva means the one who is immovable or fixed. Just like his namesake, the Dhruva star(Pole star), Dhruva was immovable and unshakeable in his focus.
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2022-03-1316 minStories Of India RetoldIntroduction: Stories of India RetoldBlog http://storiesofindiaretold.com
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JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Travel got to do with Veganism? JIVINITI is back with yet another episode to Connecting the Dots between public and planetary health, and all things in between! This month we talked to an amazing team collaborating across continents to put together the world's 1st ever Himalayan Vegan Festival in Nepal and Bhutan.🌱 Zac Lovas, co-founder of VegVoyages (@vegvoyages_vegan_tours) and the VegVoyages Foundation🌱 Suresh Sharma, vegan activist, WVO Chair Nepal and director of VegVoyages Himalayas Vegan Tours🌱 Shristhi Singh Shrestha, animal rights advocate, vegan activist, and Vice-President of Animal Nepal🌱 Shova Bhujel, aspiring lawyer, vegan food blogger and...2022-02-221h 05
The Climate DailyRihanna Pledges $15M to Climate Justice Groups, Nivi Achanta's "Soapbox Project", NetImpact.orgRihanna pledges $15 million to BIPOC climate justice groups,plus Nivi Achanta's climate champion life. Introducing The Soapbox Project, and NetImpact.org.2022-01-2809 min
JIVINITI Connecting the DotsWhat's Veganism got do with Climate Change? JIVINITI, a Virsa Initiative is back with another episode of "Connecting the Dots" with Unchained TV. Our guest in this episode is author, Glen Merzer, whose book "Food is Climate" is a must-read if you're an environmentalist, animal rights activist, a whole foods plant-based advocate, an ethical vegan or just about anyone - and most of all - if you're just simply curious to understand how every meal you consume has an impact on our planet's climate! Glen speaks to our host Nivi Jaswal and shares his story, those who have influenced him along the way and how he...2022-01-211h 01
Knowledge on the NordicsGreenland: Uncovering Art History with Nivi ChristensenListen to an interview with Director of Nuuk Art Museum Nivi Christensen and hear about how two key Greenlandic artists - Pia Arke and Anne-Birthe Hove - have informed her own work.Read more on nordics.info. This is the latest in the podcast series 'The Nordics Uncovered: Critical Voices from Greenland' about Greenland's history and art.Sound credits from freesound.org including "Noir" Reel by Hainbach by makenoisemusic, loneliness by rashta and The Plan - Upbeat Loop by ispeakwaves. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.2022-01-2032 min