Shweta’s Basket is an engrossing short stories and poems podcast, hosted weekly, by noted storyteller Shweta Singh, where she brings the characters alive with her animated narration. It features works by some of the best contemporary writers, both in English and Hindi. The idea is to whisk the listeners away on a memorable journey of love, heartbreak, laughter, adventure and so much more.
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Welcome to Yogic Mutant: a portal to your future self!
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Unstoppable Woman is a space for women to come share their stories of resilience and relentless spirit. About their journeys of fighting the odds and eventually, succeeding. In each episode, host Shailja Saraswati speaks with powerful achievers who share their stories to inspire others who want to create their own paths to success. Tune in each week to find out how to become unstoppable.
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Jividha Sharma: Cinematic Spectrum - From Creativity to Commerce
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In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, we’re joined by the dynamic Jividha. From being inspired by her mother’s passion for classic films to carving out a successful career as an actor, film producer, and entrepreneur, Jividha's journey is nothing short of remarkable. She opens up about overcoming major challenges, including a life-threatening accid…
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Amita Madhvani: Consciously Balancing Karma in Life and Business of Content.
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In this episode, we delve into the life and career of Amita Madhvani, the dynamic force behind Ram Madhvani Films. Amita shares insights from her journey, starting with ad films, her experience in creating impactful content like '#Neerja' and '#Arya,' and the transition into virtual gaming and emerging technologies. She also discusses the creative …
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Transform Your Body and mind: Shweta Bhatia’s Ultimate Fitness Guide
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In this episode, Shweta Bhatia shares her inspiring journey from a skinny, academically inclined child to a renowned nutritionist and fitness expert. She discusses her initial lack of interest in physical activities, her career transition from aspiring doctor to a dedicated dietitian, and her transformative experiences with weight training under fi…
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Balancing Passions: A Journey through Talent Management and Culinary Arts with Tarika Singh
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Join host Shailja Saraswati in an inspiring conversation with Tarika Singh on 'Unstoppable Woman.' Tarika, a chef and talent management expert, shares her unique career path that intertwines the world of talent management and her passion for cooking. Learn about her experiences managing high-profile talents like Nelly Furtado and Ranveer Singh, her…
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Mrs World Sargam Koushal: Mental Health, Self-Love & Winning
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In this episode of 'Unstoppable Woman,' we sit down with Mrs. World 2023, Sargam Koushal, as she shares her journey from facing cyberbullying to winning an international crown. Join us as we find out about her experiences with social pressures, self-discovery, and family support. Learn how she overcame roadblocks, cultivated self-love, and the sign…
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Courageous Waves: A Cancer Survivor's Scuba Journey ft. Kanika Saxena
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In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, join the inspiring conversation between Shailja Saraswati and Kanika Saxena, a multi-talented woman who transitioned from a thriving media career to becoming India's master scuba diver trainer. Kanika shares her childhood experiences in a conservative yet progressive family, her unexpected journey into scuba di…
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Resilience and Ambition: Mayuri Pitale's Small-Town to Big-City Journey
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In this episode of the Unstoppable Woman show, we look at the inspiring story of Mayuri Pitale who transformed her small-town dreams into a global success story. Starting from her childhood in Valsad, experiencing the bustling life of Mumbai, to launching major brands like GoPro and Hyperice in India, Mayuri shares her journey filled with persevera…
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Fashion to Holistic Fitness: Shubhra Singh's Transformative Journey
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Welcome to Unstoppable Women! In this episode, Shailja Saraswati has an inspiring conversation with Shubhra Singh who transitioned from a successful career as a fashion designer and stylist to becoming a renowned fitness trainer. Shubhra shares her incredible journey of self-discovery and transformation, including her move to Goa, the launch of her…
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The Cool Yogi: How a Career Change Led to a Life of Mindfulness ft. Anchal Pilani
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In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, Shailja Saraswati sits down with Anchal Pilani, a former corporate professional turned dedicated yoga practitioner and trainer. Anchal shares her inspiring journey from working at top multinational companies in New York to discovering her true calling in yoga. She discusses the transformative experiences and sp…
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Mindset Mastery: A Guide for Spiritual Entrepreneurs ft. Sowmya Iyer
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Join Shailja Saraswati in a deep dive with Soumya Iyer on 'Unstoppable Woman' as we explore Soumya's incredible entrepreneurial journey. Starting at the age of 16, Soumya shares her experiences running a dotcom portal, balancing varied interests in literature and technology, and overcoming societal expectations. Discover her spiritual awakening, co…
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Nirali Kartik: Award-winning musician putting India on global stage
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In this inspiring episode of #UnstoppableWoman, host Shailja Saraswati interviews renowned classical musician and artist Nirali Kartik. Nirali talks about her early passion for music, nurtured by a musical family environment, and her journey into classical music despite not coming from a hardcore classical music family. She discusses the importance…
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Grace & Grit: A story of resilience ft. Priyanka Bajaj Sibal
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In this inspiring episode of #UnstoppableWoman, host Shaijla Saraswati interviews Priyanka Bajaj Sibal, a former chartered accountant and winner of Mrs India 2022 who transitioned into the entertainment industry. Priyanka shares valuable lessons from her journey, including overcoming multiple failures in her CA exams, the importance of resilience, …
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Manifesting miracles: the intersection of spirituality and healing | Kavyal Sedanni
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Join Shailja Saraswati on a heart-to-heart conversation with Kavyal Sedani, a psycho-spiritual healer, as she shares her journey from being inspired by #Oprah Winfrey to overcoming depression and finding her mission. Her profound insights into self-healing, the power of faith, visualisation, and taking responsibility for one’s own happiness are a r…
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Empowering Women through Media and Spirituality | Megha Tata
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating journey of Megha Tata, a trailblazer in the media industry with 33 years of experience spanning Turner, HBO, Discovery, and Star Network. From overcoming gender biases at work to embarking on spiritual journeys with Sadhguru, Megha's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of her pass…
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Breaking Barriers: The Role of an Intimacy Coordinator in Bollywood | Aastha Khanna
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On the first episode of Season 3, Shailja Saraswati engages in an in-depth conversation with Aastha Khanna - India's pioneering intimacy coordinator. On the show, they discuss Aastha's career, the role and importance of intimacy coordinators in film and television production, and the impact of her work on the industry. Aastha shares insights into t…
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Meet some of the women who are absolutely unstoppable - and find out how you can be unstoppable too!
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The first poem is titled ‘This Means War’ and I can relate to it wholeheartedly. It happens to me all the time. I have suffered enough at their hands. Who am I talking about? A mosquito. So, to all those out there who have suffered their bites, this one is for you. This poem covers all the action and emotions involved with our interactions with mos…
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Your loyalty towards the royal family and your motherland or your your dharma as a mother, which would you choose? The legendary story of Panna Dhai of Mewar, who sacrificed her son Chandan, to save the life of Kunwar Udai Singh the last heir to the throne of Mewar of the Sisodia dynasty. This story is told from the POV of Panna Dhai and her son on…
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Here’s a poem about finding ourselves and being comfortable in our own skin. This also happens to be the poem that got me a runners up position for an online event called A Rhythmic Affair S3. It is organised by Beyond the Box, a writing community focusing mainly on children but they do certain number of events for the adults too. Link to the post …
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This story is a satire on the social evil of begetting an heir. What happens to a young girl who is not above to give a child to the family and how they are exploited by the so called 'Gurus'. Link to the post on the website - https://shwetasbasket.com/surkhe-ka-kamaal-2-0/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com FB & Instagram Messenger - @shwetasbask…
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What better way to start the new season is by invoking the blessings of the divine and by being unafraid… of getting back on the podcasting horse again... andhence the 2 poems for this first episode. They are part of a debut book titled 'Cosmic Vibes from Chaos to Quietude' by Shristee Singh. Link to the post on the website - https://shwetasbasket.…
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Getting Up After A Crash ft. Aishwarya Pissay
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It's not easy to get up and try again after a crash, whether in life or in motorsport. This episode, Shailja meets Aishwarya Pissay, a multiple world title-wining circuit and off-road motorcycle racer as she displays the determination and perseverance that makes her unstoppable in a sport that's considered a man's domain.…
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Inner and Outer Strength ft. Sonali Swami
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This episode Shailja meets Sonali Swami, an international award-winning fitness athlete, who won the bronze at the Asian Bodybuilding Championship in 2016. Catch this conversation about building strength, both inner and outer.By Ideabrew Studios
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In the second episode of this brand new season of Unstoppable Woman, Shailja meets Kiran Manral, a best-selling author, speaker, columnist, and a feminist. Kiran's power to weave compelling insights into her entertaining and informative narratives makes her truly Unstoppable. Catch a captivating conversation about the power of fiction, raising femi…
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Passion and Profession ft. Anupama Chopra
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Welcome to a brand new season of Unstoppable Woman! Shailja celebrates International Women's Day in an insightful conversation with Anupama Chopra. Anupama is an author, journalist, film critic, and the founder and editor of the online platform Film Companion. Her drive to make her passion her profession is what makes her Unstoppable.…
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Losing someone we love is painful, so is it wrong to hold on to them? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/dusky-isnt-deserving-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket Narrator - Shweta …
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Ep 71 : Dusky Isn't Deserving (Short Story)
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Should our fate be defined by our color, or for that matter any physical attribute? Find out how the protagonist of this story rises above the discrimination she faces due to her dusky color and becomes a successful independent woman. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/dusky-isnt-deserving-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com …
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Once she was opaque and cast a shadow and she was happy with who she was. But slowly she was gone. Why? How? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/gone-forever/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket…
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I feel he is real, the protagonist of my story. Perhaps he had whispered stories in my ears when I was an infant. Perhaps that I why I love narrating them. Do you feel the same way? Listen to this story and then tell me. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/whispered-words/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms…
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This poem is a result of my inner conflict. Should the age-old dictums be passed on to our daughters as it is or is it time to make a few changes to them? Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/i-wont-teach-you-that/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New W…
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Ep 67 : Holy Cow : Part 2/2 (Short Story)
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An awesome satire about life and the struggles, superstitions, and political corruption in villages, all through the eyes of a handsome bull. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/holy-cow-part-2-2-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Websit…
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Ep 66 : Holy Cow : Part 1/2 (Short Story)
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An awesome satire about life and the struggles and superstitions and political corruption in villages, all through the eyes of a handsome bull. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/holy-cow-part-1-2-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Webs…
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Balance in a Digital Age ft. Bindiya Murgai
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Technology is the new addiction of our age. We've become inseparable from screens in both our personal and professional lives. This episode, Shailja speaks with Bindiya Murgai, a counsellor, mental fitness and digital wellness coach. What makes Bindiya Unstoppable is her dedication to helping people overcome their personal challenges as well as mai…
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Unlocking Unlimited Power ft. Anupama Murali
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In this episode, Shailja speaks with Anupama Murali, an ICF certified coach and keynote speaker. Anupama's life's work is to inspire others to achieve their potential through finding clarity, stability and enthusiasm in her initiative Achieve with Equilibrium. In other words, Anupama has made a career helping others become Unstoppable. To know more…
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Finding Our Path In 2022 ft. Dr. Richa Shukla
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Our guest on this episode is Dr Richa Shukla. She is a scholar of Vedic Astrology, an Astro Coach and an educator. She focuses her energy on helping others find their purpose through her practice of Astrology. In becoming a guide for those in need, she demonstrates how to be Unstoppable. Dr. Shukla joins Shailja for a conversation about how to find…
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling ft. Monisha Singh Katial
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In this episode, Shailja speaks with Monisha Singh Katial, a creative professional with over 20 years of experience in TV, print, and now audio. Not only does she break boundaries in the entertainment industry, she also advocates for local artisans - something she’s now driving through her own podcast, 'Voices for Local'. Monisha's drive to succeed…
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Courageously Pursuing Passion ft. Rachna Arora James
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Rachna Arora James enjoyed highly regarded positions sports and entertainment broadcasting and a career filled with awards for outstanding business innovation and many other achievements. However, displaying tremendous fortitude, she left the corporate world behind to pursue her passion for food styling and photography. It's the courage to leave be…
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Ep 65 : Baby Steps & I Too Was a Child (Poems)
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Life is a process and never predictable. Listen to these two wonderful poems about life and how things change as life progresses. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/baby-steps-i-too-was-a-child-poems/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - htt…
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Embracing Femininity Through Art ft. Sarbani Bhattacharya
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Singapore-based artist Sarbani Bhattacharya is a highly regarded artist. Her paintings are popular with private collectors in Europe and Southeast Asia. But her purpose of painting goes beyond being part of collections and recognition. As a painter, she is looking to “think, express and search the self” thus paving the way for self discovery. The s…
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Ep 64 : Much Ado About a Burp (Short Story)
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Burp is not a lady-like thing to do. So, what do you do when you do it? Listen to find out. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/much-ado-about-a-burp-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasba…
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Changing Narrative: Powerful Life ft. Nirupama Subhramanian
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Nirupama Subramanian is a consultant, facilitator and leadership coach with a wealth of experience built up over 25 years. She is the Cofounder at GLOW, an organisation committed to the development of inclusive work cultures and empowering women for leadership roles. Among her many accomplishments, Nirupama is also a bestselling author of two boo…
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An introspective poem, forcing us to question the kind of person we are and with that insight, perhaps time to re-think or re-invent ourselves. Link to the post - Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks.artoonsinn.com?aff=shwetasbasket Narr…
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The Power of Music and Faith ft. Sonam Kalra
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Multi award-winning singer Sonam Kalra speaks to Shailja about music's power to overcome all barriers. Sonam's work itself is a testament to this power, a Sikh herself, her music is heavily inspired by Sufi devotional music, largely an Islamic genre. Her musical endeavour, The Sufi Gospel Project, blends the many voices of faith, through music, poe…
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Unstoppable Woman is a space for women to come share their stories of resilience and relentless spirit. About their journeys of fighting the odds and eventually, succeeding. In each episode, host Shailja Saraswati speaks with powerful achievers, who share their stories to inspire others who want to create their own paths to success. Tune in each we…
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Ep 62 : A Peculiar Predicament (Short Story)
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Deeds vs. Donations? Guess this guy didn't get the memo. Listen to this hilarious story about his otherworldly journey. Link to the post - https://shwetasbasket.com/a-peculiar-predicament-short-story/ Email id - shweta@shwetasbasket.com Link to other podcast platforms - https://linktr.ee/shwetasbasket Geeks Room Link for New Website - https://geeks…
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Ep 61 : Stop Suffering And Start Living & One Last Time (Poems)
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Two beautiful poems from the book #LeavesofAutumn and Other Poems. Poems with two completely different messages but both relevant in this modern age of social media closeness and yet personal isolation. The first poem 'Stop Suffering and Start Living' is full of wise counsel, captured in 12 lines for all those who are feeling down or are struggling…
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Ep 60 : The Street Without Cherries : Part 3/3 (Short Srory)
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So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…
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Ep 59 : The Street without Cherries : Part 2/3 (Short Story)
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So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…
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Ep 58 : The Street Without Cherries : Part 1/3 (Short Story)
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So you think you have a handicap. And you think no one cares about you. Best to be in your comfort zone. Well, think again. Sometimes you need to step out of your comfort zone not for yourself but for someone else. Don't believe me? Well then listen on...Here is a story about how small steps go a long way. Please leave a comment under the post on t…
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Ep 57 : Ode to Childhood & Closed (Poems)
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There is something about childhood that keeps pulling us back to those carefree days, that gay abandonment, the long hours of games and laughter, and simple pleasures isn’t it? And that's what the first poem 'Ode to childhood' is all about. The 2nd poem 'Closed' has the poet questioning what would happen if all of us, held our light inside and didn…
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