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On Episode 67 of #LearningStories we chat with Ash Tooray. Ash is a life coach and youth justice practitioner. She has 20 years of experience working in Youth Justice utilizing trauma based approaches to assist the healing and betterment of young people. She got a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from Middlesex University after completing her A Levels in Psychology, Sociology and Communication Studies. She specializes in coaching adults, families and individuals with visible and non visible disabilities. She started 2RaysHope, a non-profit organisation to support those in need in India and the U.K. Through 2RaysHope she has worked with organizations like Kranti, and Happy Feet Home. You can find her on Linkedin and Instagram.
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On Episode 66 of #LearningStories we chat with Sarthak Dev on writing, sports and music. Sarthak is a writer and music composer. In a previous life he was a software engineer, though not a very good one. He writes a substack called, 'Lines on the Grass' about sports, music, books and more. He also sporadically puts out some of his music on either Youtube or Instagram depending on how his coffee tasted that morning.
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On Episode 65 of #LearningStories we chat with Abhishek Singh on writing. Abhishek is a product manager and writer. He was born and raised in Ghaziabad. He followed the sacred Indian life path of school, then engineering and then MBA. Thankfully somewhere along the way he also stumbled upon writing. He has been writing for over 10 years, sometimes regularly, sometimes like a surprise cameo in a sitcom. But since joining Substack in August 2024 he has been more consistent by sharing humorous pieces that make people chuckle, nod and occasionally short laugh. His newsletter 'anotherblog' captures light hearted, non productive and gluten free thoughts on just about everything life throws at him. You can find Abhishek on Instagram, Linkedin and Substack.
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On Episode 64 of #LearningStories we chat with Rohit Kumar about his journey as an educator in India. Rohit is the CEO at Apni Shala Foundation. Transitioning from being a software engineer with Tata Consultancy Services, Rohit holds a double master's in education and software systems. However he believes his most important learning came from working with students and teachers at the Akanksha Foundation, American School of Bombay and the Apni Shala Foundation. He is an educator with 18+ years of experience in various learning environments. Currently he leads Strategy, Social Emotional Learning design and Organizational Development and Advancement at Apni Shala. Rohit also consults with the SEED project (USA), co-facilitating diversity workshops for educators, leaders and organisations in India and USA. In the recent past, Rohit has published on themes such as organisational wellbeing, fundraising, SEL and Mental Health on forums such as India Development Review (IDR), ILSS-web and Teacher Plus. You can find Rohit on Linkedin and Instagram.
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On Episode 63 of #LearningStories we chat with Shilpi J. Chawla about her journey as an author and writer in India. Shilpi's body of work comprises of non fiction books in the self help and parenting genres. She has also released sets of well being oriented deck of cards inspired by her travels. He strength lies in listening to people's journeys, picking up cues and helping them make better sense of it. She has been exploring healing modalities like Reiki, Hypnosis, EFT, Vipassana, Art of Living, Angel Therapy and Buddhism. She is inspired by the teachings of Joe Dispenza and Louise H. Hay. Through 'Well Being Whispers', she wants to help people discover their truths through published products, workshops and a supportive community. You can find her on Instagram and Amazon.
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On Episode 62 of #LearningStories we chat with Amin Sheikh about his journey from the streets of Mumbai to becoming a social entrepreneur and writer. He is the founder of the Bombay to Barcelona Library Cafe in Mumbai, India. He was born in Bombay in 1980. He was only five years old when he ran away from home as he could not take the beating of his stepfather and the eight to ten hours work shifts in a streetside tea shop. He learnt to survive on the streets of Bombay by begging, polishing shoes, singing and eating out of the garbage. He survived many threats, abuses and bad treatments and lived this way for three years. He was then rescued by the team from the Snehasadan Orphanage that gave him a home and place to grow. He wrote a book about his journey and then used the proceeds from the sales of the book and his talks to open a library- café in Mumbai where all the boys and girls employed are youngsters at the risk of social exclusion, coming from slums or orphanages. He wants to help the Street children and youngsters from the Streets of Mumbai to avoid social exclusión and to help them achieve a worthy and happy life. You can learn about his story at https://www.iambecauseofyou.com.
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On Episode 61 of #LearningStories we chat with Akshay Menon. He is a music composer, producer and pianist. He believes that music has the power to transport us to another time and place. Akshay loves to harness that power with a broad audience of fellow music lovers and passionate musicians alike and has found great joy and satisfaction in making music and sharing it with fans and people all over the world, with over 200 advertisements and innumerable music productions. Apart from being in the studio, producing music, he is also a trained pianist and has performed in more than 15 countries. You can find him on Instagram and Youtube and can listen to his music at https://www.akshaymenonmusic.com/.
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On Episode 60 of #LearningStories we chat with Aditi Taswala. Aditi is the writer behind, #FilteredKapi a newsletter that explores the intersection of history and money. Her writing covers a range of topics such as who profited from building the Suez Canal, uncovering the financial reasons behind the French Revolution and sharing inspiring stories of Indian women throughout history. Aditi began her career as a Chartered Accountant and has experience in tax filing, accounting, finance and startup consulting across Mumbai and Hong Kong. This diverse experience provides her with a unique perspective on business and economics. By connecting the past with the present, she offers insights into how historical events continue to influence our world today. Her firm belief that stories makes the world go round is what inspires her to write. She also loves to read and play sports especially Badminton. You can find her on Twitter, Linkedin and Substack.
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On Episode 59 of #LearningStories we chat with Rohan Banerjee on his Life as a Lawyer and Writer. He is a lawyer by training and writer/idler by choice. He received his law degree from NUJS in 2010 and moved to Mumbai. He has been working in the same firm since 2010. From 2010 to 2021 he was a securities lawyer advising institutions and listed companies on financial regulations. He grew through the ranks and made partner in 2019. In 2021 he resigned and transitioned into a part time learning focused role because he wanted to pursue writing. He writes 'More Letters, Less News' newsletter on Substack that is about travel, humour, running and books with a new issue every fortnight. His work has also been published and featured in Indian Express, Scroll.in, Wire.in and Times of India. You can find Rohan on Substack, Linkedin and Twitter.
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On Episode 58 of #LearningStories we chat with Utsav Mamoria on Consumers, Travel and Content Creation. Utsav is a behaviour researcher by training and slow traveller by passion. He has built a successful career in the space of consumer insights/market research. But he dons many hats as he is also an Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Youtuber and long form Writer. He is also learning how to sketch, practice origami and mentor 100+ people towards starting their own content journeys. He has learned all this in the last 15 years while holding a full time job. His principle of learning is too err is divine. Utsav believes that the real joy of life is immersing yourself and going deep into things you enjoy, no matter what your age is or how alien the subject is to you. You can find Utsav on Substack, Linkedin and Instagram.
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On Episode 57 of #LearningStories we chat with Piyush Jain on his career as a Graphic Designer and Art Director. Harsh is a visual storyteller who has navigated the journey from graphic designer to art director with creativity and strategy. With a sharp eye for design and branding, he has led diverse projects, pushing creative boundaries. Today, he shares his insights on evolving in the ever-changing world of design. You can find Harsh on Linkedin.
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On Episode 56 of #LearningStories we chat with Tanmayee Thakur on Days at the Book Garden Bookshop. Tanmayee is the owner of Book Garden, a bookshop and reading room in Vile Parle, Mumbai. She is a screenwriter by training and worked as a writer before opening this haven for books. Her grandfather instilled the love for reading deep within her. She grew up in Vile Parle and wanted to give back to the community by creating this reading room and curated bookstore. She named the store Book Garden because she wanted her customers to feel like they were coming to a garden to pick books that were like flowers. In this episode, she talks about the early days of the bookshop, managing daily finances, creating content, curating books, speaking to customers and finding space for herself in this world. You can find Tanu and Book Garden on Instagram @book_garden_
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On Episode 55 of #LearningStories we chat with Piyush Jain on his journey from Engineering to Data science. He is an engineer by qualification who turned to data science by nature of curiosity. As a data scientist he enjoys playing with new technologies and identifying possible use cases in the real world. He has experience in finding insights in data using statistical, inferential and predictive analytics. He got a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from University of Mumbai and a Masters of Science in Analytics and Data Science from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently works as a senior AI specialist for a company based out of Singapore. You can find Piyush on Linkedin.
Show Chapters
(00:10) - Introduction and Background
(02:00) - Childhood Stories, Observations and Adventures
(02:30) - "I grew up in Mumbai and never travelled out much"02:40 - "I would segregate my life into three parts"
(02:50) - When and why did your family move to Mumbai?
(04:00) - What was your experience growing up in a city like Mumbai?
(05:00) - What did you learn from your family's struggles?
(06:50) - When did you first discover the world of computers?
(08:10) - What were your memories from your time at University for 5-6 years?
(09:20) - What was your daily life like during the University Years?
(10:10) - "My day would starts at 6 am and end at 10 pm"
(12:00) - "In my engineering I made a deal with my dad"
(13:30) - "I was not a A grade student but would just pass my engineering exams"
(14:20) - When and why did you start Homeforgeeks.com (side hustle 1)?
(14:50) - We created 'How To Guides' on all things technology on this website?
(15:35) - Why did your college professor reprimand you and call your parents in?
(17:50) - "My friends were the most important part of my journey at University"
(20:00) - "In 12th Grade, I wanted to become a doctor and not a engineer"
(21:00) - How did you learn about computers as a student at school and university?
(24:00) - What projects did you build in your first company?
(25:00) - "We started building websites for college festivals and events"
(26:15) - When and why did you start XORAVE (side hustle 2)?
(28:00) - "I did courses as and when I saw gaps in my skill set at college and work"
(28:10) - "I studied at NIIT, Udacity, Georgia Institute of Technology"
(28:40) - "My learning was focused on what I need"
(29:00) - How do you get a job after engineering college?
(29:50) - "Try to find an internship or job in your second year of college"
(30:00) - "I got a lot of job opportunities because of my first college business"
(31:40) - "I got a letter from Accenture and Infosys after college"
(33:35) - What did you learn from your first job after college in a Big 4 company?
(41:20) - What did you learn from your second job after college in a smaller startup?
(43:30) - Why did you opt for a Data Science nano degree from Udacity?
(43:50) - How did the Data Science nano degree from Udacity help you find jobs?
(46:00) - How did you find your third job from a Hackathon at IIT Bombay?
(47:00) - What is Data Science? How is it different from Engineering?
(51:00) - What was your experience pursuing an online Masters Degree in Data Science
(54:50) - "This was an online course and I did it at home while I had a baby"
(55:00) - What becoming a father taught you about life and work?
(57:00) - Closing Thoughts
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On Episode 54 of #LearningStories we chat with Shaunak De on Why Study Engineering? Shaunak De received the B.E. Degree in electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai, in 2012, graduating as a gold medalist. He got his Ph.D. degree at the Centre of Studies in Resources Engineering (CSRE), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. His research interests include polarimetric SAR, machine learning, and information theory. He is currently a senior radar engineer at Capella Space, where he leverages his PhD in machine learning for radar remote sensing. His work aims to provide high-resolution radar imagery from space for various applications, such as urban planning, disaster management, and environmental monitoring. We chat about stories from school, his undergraduate years, his doctoral studies, the world of academia and the role of radar remote sensing in the world today. You can find Shaunak on Linkedin.
Show Chapters
(00:10) - Introduction and Background
(01:55) - Childhood Stories, Observations and Adventures
(02:03) - "I am very stereotypically an engineer"
(02:18) - "I liked science as much as engineering"
(03:35) - "I loved science but did not have the patience for science"
(03:50) - What kind of learning you enjoyed the most?
(04:50) - Why I hated exams and cram schools?
(05:10) - "I got a tutor who was a working scientist"
(05:45) - How did your parents guide you as a student?
(06:00) - "My uncle got his PhD around the same time"
(06:45) - "I would have had a worst outcome if I got better grades"
(07:00) - "I was terrible at Maths at school"
(09:00) - Why did you chose a vocational education path in high school?
(09:45) - What science projects did you work on at school and university?
(11:10) - What did you learn from the inventor of the IGBT transistor?
(11:40) - "Education System should not be a sorting algorithm"
(12:00) - What was your experience teaching students?
(15:00) - Why should you understand the connection between education, history and colonization?
(17:50) - "Scientists are trying to make the world a better place"
(18:50) - What is the art of learning?
(19:00) - Why is it important to be open to ideas from parallel disciplines?
(20:05) - "There is so much overlap in human knowledge"
(20:30) - "In the western system you can switch areas of study at university"
(21:00) - Why I had to learn geography in my engineering doctoral studies?
(23:00) - "My greatest source of learning is Wikipedia, Open Books and Youtube"
(23:05) - How I learned Advanced Remote Sensing on Youtube
(24:20) - What can we learn from the life of Leonardo Da Vinci
(28:10) - How I used hacking to learn new skills and knowledge
(29:00) - "Putting things together in creative ways can reap you lots of rewards"
(30:00) - What was my experience studying at an engineering school?
(30:30) - "I started an electronics business in university"
(32:00) - "Everything I needed to learn was in the textbooks"
(32:20) - What was your experience job hunting after your undergraduate degree?
(33:40) - "I started working on a research project with a professor at IIT Bombay"
(34:00) - How did a mentor shape my career decision to pursue a PhD Program?
(35:20) - "It took me 7-8 years to complete my PhD"
(36:00) - What was your experience job hunting after your doctoral degree?
(37:00) - "My niche academic research got me a niche industry job"
(39:40) - Why doing random things is important early on in your career?
(43:40) - Why is radar remote sensing important for humanity?
(50:00) - Why creating a digital twin of Earth can help with research?
(54:00) - Recommendations and Closing Thoughts
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On Episode 53 of #LearningStories we chat with Lovish Raheja on Teaching and Research as a Career in India. Lovish is currently a research scholar at IIT Bombay - Monash Research Academy working in the field of Circular Economy in the Context of Food Supply Chains. He was born and brought up in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. Prior to his doctoral studies he completed a M.Sc in Environmental Studies and Resource Management from TERI School of Advanced Studies and an integrated B.Sc/B.Ed in Chemistry and Mathematics Education from Parishkar College of Global Excellence. He has written 30+ research articles and has presented his research in local and national conferences. He has majorly worked in the areas of sustainable development spanning across various facets of environment and education and their nexus. You can find Lovish on Linkedin.
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On Episode 52 of #LearningStories we chat with Samira Gupta about Life as a Creative Professional in India. Samira started her design career in 2008 after graduating from the Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology (Bengaluru). After teaching design and consulting independently, she then co founded Studio Eksaat with Dhritiman Deb Pillai. Studio Eksaat is now a collaborative graphics and environments studio based out of New Delhi. Their work encompasses all aspects of design and communication. Over 14 years, she has looked at design with a multi pronged approach immersing herself in writing for brands, writing for theatre, writing books and collaborating with designers. She has published two books and is currently working on Naqab, a year long writing project that looks at the various masks she has worn as an Indian woman. You can find Samira on Substack, Linkedin and Instagram.
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On Episode 51 of #LearningStories we chat with Devendra Kumar about the Life of an Information Technology Professional in India. Devendra is a Senior IT Consultant, certified Yoga Instructor, and advocate for sustainable weight loss and holistic well-being. From 2007 to 2013, he completed a Bachelor in Technology in Electronics and a Masters in Technology in Mechatronics. Since 2013, he has worked as an Information Technology Professional in the Logistics Consulting space for companies like IBM, Tieto, Flo Group, ITC Infotech and Accenture. He has also worked on startup ideas and projects in the fields of Robotics (TechRobo) and Ayurveda (Dirghayu). He has a passion for teaching and sharing his experiences with the world through ebooks, social media and courses. After transforming his own health and overcoming challenges with weight loss he released a digital weight loss guide where he draws on personal experiences to empower readers on their journey to better health. You can follow his journey on Linkedin.
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On Episode 50 of #LearningStories, we chat with Anamika Suresh about building a career in the social development sector in India. Anamika is an aspiring social entrepreneur, program designer, educator, traveller, feminist, trekker and experimenter. From 2012 to 2016, she completed an integrated MBA (BBM and MBA) from the Dayalbagh Educational Institute in Agra. With a strong leadership, curriculum development and capacity building background she has led impactful initiatives for students, teachers and social workers across multiple states in India. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Teach for India Fellow based in Chennai. Her journey in the social sector started during this fellowship. From 2020 to 2021, she was part of the core team at Ed Zola Techologies, that creates technology solutions for non-profits. From 2022 to 2024 she was the Administrative Director at Akshar Foundation, an organisation founded on the belief that quality education is the undeniable right of every child. She is currently exploring building sustainable and resilient communities. You can follow Anamika and her journey on Linkedin.
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On Episode 49 of #LearningStories, we chat with Yajur Lath about how he created a board game to teach entrepreneurship in India. Yajur is an entrepreneur, lawyer and board game designer. He is the founder of EntrePi, a startup making games to teach entrepreneurship in a fun and engaging way. He is focused on impact in three fields of education, entrepreneurship and gamification. He created Start Up High, a light strategy board game based on the startup life. He is a lawyer by profession with a BBA LLB from the National Law University in Jodhpur. He stays in Gurugram and loves playing sports in his free time. You can follow Yajur and his journey on Linkedin.
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इस एपिसोड में, हम भारत में एक लेखक के जीवन पर मयूर राकेश मंजरे के साथ बातचीत करते हैं। मयूर मुंबई, भारत में स्थित एक लेखक और फिल्म निर्माता हैं। वे मुख्यतः हिन्दी में लिखते हैं। वह कविताएँ, पटकथाएँ, उपन्यास, उपन्यास और लघु कहानियाँ लिखते हैं। 2022 से 2024 के बीच उन्होंने ऊपरवाले की लाठी (उपन्यास), मेरी जमापूंजी (कविता संग्रह) और मेरे हिंदी विचारों का संग्रह (विचार संग्रह) प्रकाशित किए हैं। वह अपने यूट्यूब चैनल, स्पार्कलिंग पी फाउल फिल्म्स पर वीडियो और लघु फिल्में भी बनाते हैं। उन्होंने खोद (मराठी), हूज़ डॉग (मराठी) और कमेंसमेंट (हिंदी) जैसी लघु फिल्मों का संपादन किया है। 2019 से 2024 के बीच, उन्होंने पर्व (हिंदी), तुझत मी (मराठी) और आई अनसूया (मराठी) जैसी फिल्मों में सहायक निर्देशक के रूप में काम किया। 2015 से 2020 के बीच उन्होंने निर्देशन, कास्टिंग, वेशभूषा, ध्वनि संचालन और वीडियो संपादन जैसे क्षेत्रों में भी कार्य अनुभव हासिल किया। उन्हें सभी माध्यमों में कहानियां कहने का शौक है। आप उन्हें इंस्टाग्राम @a_lover_of_stories_mayur पर पा सकते हैं|
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