Best Anupama Bhalla Podcasts (2024)

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Quick Take with Tejal Bajla 2:49

6d ago2:49

2:49

What better way to get to know our guest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.By Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi

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EP 40: Suno Sabki, Karo Apni with Tejal Bajla 48:28

23d ago48:28

48:28

Tejal Bajla is a visionary leader committed to simplifying the lives of new parents in India. Through her ventures, AllThingsBaby.com, Brainsmith, and The Mommy Network, she provides high-quality products, genuine advice, and robust support systems to families. Renowned for her expertise in consumer marketing and brand management, Tejal has success…

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Quick Take with Shreyaan Daga 2:52

1M ago2:52

2:52

What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.By Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi

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EP 39: Bum Bum Bole with Shreyaan Daga 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Shreyaan Daga is a 19 year old entrepreneur and founder of OLL. OLL teaches real life skills like entrepreneurship, Ai, robotics to over 20,000 kids daily across 35 cities of India. He was the youngest pitcher on Shark Tank India and runs a TV show on CNBC TV18 called Skill Titans which empowers students to pitch their business on TV. In this episo…

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Quick Take with Raj K Gopalakrishnan 3:29

3M ago3:29

3:29

What better way to get to know our quest than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.By Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi

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EP 38: No Shortcuts with Raj K Gopalakrishnan 49:09

3M ago49:09

49:09

There are no short cuts in life says our guest - Raj Gopalakrishnan the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at KOGO Tech Labs - India’s only AI travel expert app. Raj is a professional with more than three decades of rich experience in media, entertainment, design, content, video technologies and AI under his belt. Adept at building busine…

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Quick Take with Nikhil Taneja 3:29

3M ago3:29

3:29

What better way to get to know our guest here on The Taking Chances podcast than a round of snappy and energising Quick Takes.By Anupama Bhalla & Soela Joshi

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EP 37: What A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja 57:37

4M ago57:37

57:37

Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, a multi-award-winning writer, producer, storyteller, entrepreneur, teacher and youth mental health advocate. He’s the co-founder and Chief of Yuvaa, India’s first Gen Z-driven youth media, research and impact organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the girls’ education focused international non-pr…

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EP 36: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara with Kanika Saxena 47:32

8M ago47:32

47:32

Our guest on this podcast is Kanika Saxena, only the 2nd master scuba diving trainer in India. And that is just one of the many pies in which she has her fingers. A VP at a telecom major, a chef, a teacher, media honcho and an entrepreneur; she also graces the list of the most influential professionals of India. With her vast and varied experience …

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EP 35: The Grazing Table with Anupreet Dhody 40:01

8M ago40:01

40:01

We have with us Anupreet Dhody, co founder of I’m wholesome a food service startup that aims to provide healthy, sustainable and gourmet food services to guests She has 15 years of experience in finance, management, and entrepreneurship, plus a certification in permaculture design, which enables her to apply ecological principles and practices to f…

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EP 34: Dreamer – Disruptor Tarun Katial 43:42

11M ago43:42

43:42

Our guest today is Tarun Katial Founder & CEO, coto (come together), a Web3 based social crypto community platform for women. A Kellogg’s alumnus and a TEDX speaker, Tarun excels at blending technology and consumer insights in building digital products. With an experience of over two decades, Tarun began his career with advertising. Later, he becam…

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EP 33: “ It’s all about confidence, baby” with Aditi Mittal 38:58

12M ago38:58

38:58

Our guest in this episode is one of the first woman to do stand-up comedy in India, the witty and incredibly funny Aditi Mittal. She is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster with many shows and accolades to her credit in India and abroad. Her stand up specials ‘Things they wouldn’t let me say’ and ‘Girl Meet’s Mic’ are on Netflix. She actively to…

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EP 32: “I don’t play golf” with Sam Balsara 43:03

1y ago43:03

43:03

Sam Balsara, has near 50 years’ experience in marketing and advertising, of which the last 34 years have been entrepreneurial. Sam has served as President or Chairman of almost every Industry body in the country. The Economic Times Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner ranks Sam as "India's Most Influential Media Person" for 11 years. Sam is also the rec…

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Ep 31: Be in the moment with Shahana Goswami 55:09

1y ago55:09

55:09

Our guest today Shahana Goswami started her career at the age of 19 with Naseeruddin Shah's directorial début - Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota. Most known for her performances in Rock On, Firaaq, Midnight's Children, she more recently has been seen in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy, Amazon's show Hush Hush, Netflix's Bombay Begums and most recently in Nandita D…

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EP 30: “Everything is out of syllabus” with Varun Duggirala 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

Varun Duggirala is one of the leading conversationalist in business, personal development and creator landscape. He co-founded "The Glitch" in 2009 and has since helped grow it to be one of the leading creative agencies in the country (Global AD Giant WPP acquired it in 2018). He hosts one of India's most popular business podcast, 'Advertising is d…

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EP 29: Using Her Voice with Shubha Mudgal 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

Our guest today is the prolific vocalist - Shubha Mudgal. Born into a musically dedicated family, Shubha has been trained by some of the finest musicians and musicologists in India. In addition to being a performer she is also a composer and has received numerous awards including The Padma Shri, The Gold Plaque Award at the 34th Chicago Internation…

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EP 28: Landing on my Feet with Anand Chakravarthy 58:39

2y ago58:39

58:39

Our guest today is Anand Chakravarthy – Co founder of Eleves who thrives working with young brands and businesses; helping them setup, scale up and succeed. Anand has been recognized by Impact magazine as amongst the Top 100 digital marketers in India. In this episode Anand talks about his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial chaos.…

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EP 27: Lets collaborate, not compete with Steve Augeri 55:47

2y ago55:47

55:47

This episode features Steve Augeri. Steve has worked in the field of education for the last 23 years, having begun his career as a public school teacher in the U.S. An interest in life beyond America led him on a series of adventures at international schools in Bangladesh, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, and India. Along the way, Steve transitioned o…

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EP 26: Creating Queeristan with Parmesh Shahani 47:17

2y ago47:17

47:17

Our guest today is an author, public speaker, culture curator, and inclusion advocate - Parmesh Shahani. He is the author of Queeristan - an award winning book about LGBTQ inclusion in the Indian work space. Parmesh has a career that has spanned academia, media and the corporate world - including founding India’s first youth expression website, edi…

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EP 25: Wit and Wisdom with Vrajesh Hirjee 31:47

2+ y ago31:47

31:47

In this episode we have with us actor, Vrajesh Hirjee. He is an actor who sees things differently. Perspective is his true skill. He is entertaining for sure but what he really brings to the table is ideas, innovation and the ability to reframe concepts. Vrajesh lightens up serious situations and invites you to live in the moment. This is Taking Ch…

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EP 24: Food for Thought with Ashwin Bhadri 59:42

2+ y ago59:42

59:42

Our guest today is Ashwin Bhadri, Founder and CEO of Equinox Labs. Ashwin is a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and a pioneer in food safety compliance. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey with all its ups and downs, his passion for food and its safety and the importance of leadership and innovation to build a successfu…

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EP 23: Nothing Trumps Execution with Sunil Kumaran 51:31

2+ y ago51:31

51:31

Our guest today is Sunil Kumaran, Chief Brand & Digital Officer with Reliance Broadcast Network Limited. Sunil is an MBA and has worked in reputed organisations like Dentsu Aegis Network, Universal McCann, Rediffusion DY&R and Lowe Partners. Sunil's vast experience and expertise in media and advertising is on full display. In this episode he discus…

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EP 22: Print is not dead with James Hewes 39:59

2+ y ago39:59

39:59

In this episode we speak to the President and CEO of FIPP James Hewes, who having worked with some of the best media companies and magazine brands in the world, knows print media inside out. Having held various positions in his 12-years at the BBC, most notably leading the international development of the magazines business, he was also the Publish…

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EP 21: The Leading Lady with Apurva Purohit 43:35

2+ y ago43:35

43:35

Our Season 2 starts with the inspirational Apurva Purohit – Co Founder Aazol Ventures, Independent Director and Author. Apurva is well known for her people oriented leadership and focus on culture in all the organisations she leads. Her 2 books “Lady you’re not a man” and “Lady you’re the boss” are pertinent and real for women in the workplace. Thi…

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EP 20: Destined To Be with Anuradha Gupta 53:10

2+ y ago53:10

53:10

Our guest Anuradha Gupta has an innate ability to connect with people and infuse her positive approach to living life. And her work naturally follows her personality. She is the CEO and Founder of Vows for Eternity, a global matchmaking service that stands apart for its personalised and confidential approach, specialising in bringing together indiv…

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EP 19: So much more to do with Harshil Karia 52:29

2+ y ago52:29

52:29

We have with us Harshil Karia – Founder Schbang. Harshil has been in the digital space in India for over 12 years. He has set up 2 agencies - Schbang and FoxyMoron. He has been selected as the top 50 Individual in the Digital Eco System in India and has won multiple Indian and Global awards like The Shorty’s Award, The Internationalists Award, and …

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EP 18: Words Matter with Mohammed Sadriwala 46:51

2+ y ago46:51

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Our guest today is Mohammed Sadriwala – a writer, storyteller and poet from Mumbai. In this episode Mohammed uses the power of words and introspection to touch on thought provoking aspects of life, philosophy and love. He also shares a heart breaking poem that will stay with you forever. Mohammed talks about his journey of becoming a writing and gi…

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EP 17: Dare to Dream with Brinda Miller 38:54

3y ago38:54

38:54

Our guest today is an artist who lets her art and her life flow spontaneously. Everything about her is unrestrained. It is a pleasure to meet Brinda Miller - a master of many forms and mediums. She is well recognised and well awarded in the world of art and deservedly so. She is presently the honorary Chairperson of the Kala Ghoda Association and h…

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EP 16: Nurturing a Legacy with Polina Bosca 50:36

3y ago50:36

50:36

Our guest today is an Italian winemaker who calls India her second home - Polina Bosca. She is a 6th generation member of the 190 year old Bosca wine company in Canelli where she heads R&D and multiple other functions. Polina has given life to many a new flavours. Anyone who has had Dia wine from the Sula stable in India will have tasted one of her…

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EP 15: Frankly Speaking with Prashant Panday 50:03

3y ago50:03

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Our guest today is the ever frank and candid Prashant Panday - MD and CEO - ENIL. With over 30 years of experience across companies like Citibank, Pepsi, HUL - he has, in his current role, been an integral part of the growth and success of the only public listed company of the Times of India. In this episode, Prashant shares with us his experiences…

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EP 14: Living in the Now with Abraham Thomas 56:14

3y ago56:14

56:14

Our guest today is Abraham Thomas - CEO, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. Abe’s track record of building brands and his ability to scale businesses is well known. He has worked in varied industries, grown many a companies and understands the media and entertainment landscape best. His leadership style is transformational and his personal style is co…

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EP 13: Walk the Talk with Pooja Jauhari 45:26

3y ago45:26

45:26

In this episode, we have with us Pooja Jauhari CEO Glitch & Founder Seat at the Table. Her journey is truly inspirational. Pooja started working at age 15, right after class 10 and completed her education through work credits. She has worked in JWT, Unilever and Worldwide Media (WWM) before joining Glitch. She has built an organization that is gend…

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EP 12: Luck by Chance with Nikhil Gandhi 55:01

3y ago55:01

55:01

In a career spanning over 2 decades Nikhil Gandhi has donned many hats - a media executive, a career coach, a mentor and an angel investor. And has made a grand success of all. As he readies to move on from TikTok, where he headed India, Middle East, Africa and more, this avid marathoner shares with us his luck by chance stories and what it took to…

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EP 11: Exploring and adapting with Siddharth Rajsekar 49:34

3y ago49:34

49:34

In this episode we have Siddharth Rajsekar the founder of the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world's largest communities for coaches, trainers, teachers and experts. Sid has developed and perfected the Freedom Business Model which focuses on helping people take their expertise online and building a super-profitable digital coaching business, wi…

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EP 10: Life in the Sweet Lane with Pooja Dhingra 40:23

3y ago40:23

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Our guest today has featured in the 30 under 30 list of Forbes both in India and Asia - Pooja Dhingra. Pooja is not just any chef but someone who has taken India by storm, with just a little bit of magical sugar. A passionate entrepreneur who introduced India to the French macarons, she is the founder of the Le15 chain of patisseries and cafes. She…

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EP 9: Collecting Experiences with Dhruvank Vaidya 36:38

3y ago36:38

36:38

Our guest today is Dhruvank Vaidya, Head of Podcasts - Spotify India. In a career spanning 25 years Dhruvank has launched several media technology businesses and has held leadership positions in digital media, content, television and technology companies. In this episode he shares his journey of collecting experiences, what is the responsibility of…

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EP 8: The Art of Giving with Deval Sanghavi 45:17

3y ago45:17

45:17

In this episode we have Deval Sanghavi, Partner and Co-Founder of DASRA. Deval’s journey is one that is rooted in change that is so critical for the betterment of the world. He graduated early from the University of Texas and volunteered with children living on Mumbai's streets. He left his career at Morgan Stanley in New York and returned to India…

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EP 7: Entrepreneurial mindset with Sreeraman Thiagarajan 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

28:34

We all have grown up hearing the phrase ‘no risk - no gain’ and have seen and heard stories about people who have taken big risks leading to big gains. In this episode we have with us the Co founder and CEO of Agrahyah Technologies and aawaz.com simplifying for us the rules of entrepreneurship, the importance of taking calculated risks and the valu…

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EP 6: The power of words with Koral Dasgupta 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

47:36

A compulsive storyteller, Koral has published five books where she has explored the complex human mind. She is also the founder of www.tellmeyourstory.biz, a story laboratory of crowd-sourced narratives. Koral is known for her great sense of humor. And her love for Shahrukh Khan. In this episode she speaks about her early and varied exposure into t…

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EP 5: Stay focused with Jeev Milkha Singh 46:26

3+ y ago46:26

46:26

A man who is India’s flag bearer for the game of golf and the winner of the Padma Shri and the Arjuna award, shares with us his journey into the world of sports and golf. In this episode he talks about his game, his determination, his goals and even his love of Bollywood. After almost 3 decades of playing he is all set to travel across continents f…

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EP 4: The voice of Bollywood with Jitesh Pillai 44:59

3+ y ago44:59

44:59

With 3 decades of personally connecting with Bollywood, and being the editor of brand Filmfare, there will be few who will know this world better than him. A journalist, movie critic, influencer, and talk show host - he is a man who wears many hats, and all have Bollywood written on them. In this episode he talks about what it took to start out in …

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EP 3: Embrace opportunities with Radhika Sood Nayak 53:08

3+ y ago53:08

53:08

Planning to quit a secure job to follow your passion? Radhika, a Sufi vocalist and music composer did just that. She left her corporate career after working in companies like Unilever and ANZ Grindlays to pursue her quest for music. She is a firm believer that fate favors those who take chances. And it’s the small incremental steps that help you mo…

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EP 2: Work hard and make your own luck with Pratik Gupta 56:53

3+ y ago56:53

56:53

Pratik Gupta – Co-founder, Zoo Media and FoxyMoron was just 19 years of age when he started his entrepreneurial journey with FoxyMoron. 12 years later it is one of India’s leading digital marketing companies. Pratik has wasted no time in resting on his laurels and started Zoo Media, a full-service network with seven agency brands. And has already g…

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EP 1: Being Unique with Manish Malhotra 32:39

3+ y ago32:39

32:39

With three decades of a glorious journey in the world of costume designing, Manish Malhotra is known for his path breaking work. He is the man who redefined the fashion of Indian cinema, and has dressed some of the best names in India and abroad. In this episode he talks about who he loves dressing the most in Bollywood, his journey from a costume …