Conversations with Inspirational Indian Women Leaders creating a positive lasting Impact in the society Welcome to ”The Impressive Empress Podcast”, the podcast that explores the transformative power of soft skills in leadership through the inspiring journeys of remarkable Indian Women leaders. In each episode, we delve into the personal stories of women who have harnessed essential soft skills—such as empathy, communication, resilience, emotional intelligence, etc..—to lead with heart and c ...
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Ep. 28 Power of Intent, Community & Purpose with Madhura Dasgupta Sinha
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In this episode, we bring to you an incredibly inspiring guest who is reshaping the landscape of leadership, empowerment, and women's participation in the workforce. Our guest is Madhura DasGupta Sinha, the dynamic Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her. This unique startup is dedicated to motivating women to enter and stay in the workforce, unleashing th…
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Ep. 27 Innovation, Creativity and Happiness with Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon
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Prof. Bindu Menon is the Head of Department Apollo Hospitals Nellore, India. She has a teaching experience of 20 years, 98 publications, editor of two books and has 23 chapters to her credit. She is the Secretary General of the Indian Epilepsy Association. She holds various positions like Research committee member of the World Stroke Organization; …
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Ep 26 : Intention, Meditation & Manifestation with Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty
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Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty is an institution builder, academician, public relations professional, author, and the biographer of 15th President of Bharat, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. Under guidance of her spiritual Master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shanakar and as the first member, she is instrumental in establishment of Sri Sri University, the 1st private Univ…
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Ep. 25 Creativity, Innovation & Perfection with Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh
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Today it is my privilege to introduce to you a luminary in the world of melodic craftsmanship, a torchbearer for the Saraswathi Veena, India's National Instrument – Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh. Her musical odyssey, spanning an impressive 38 years, is a testament to unwavering dedication and a profound connection with the rich heritage of classical Indian…
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Ep. 24 : Authentic Daring & Vulnerable with Deepa Narasimhan
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Meet Deepa, a trailblazer in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known for her strategic vision, impactful initiatives, and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces. With over 13 years of experience, Deepa's journey is not just about climbing the corporate ladder but about dismantling barriers, making real changes and paving pathways…
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Ep. 23 - Creativity, Compassion & Commitment with Meera Nagarajan
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Meera Nagarajan is the dynamic Managing Director and CEO of Kalyanamalai Private Limited. With an innate creative spirit, a drive for innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, she revolutionized matchmaking services by bringing them to the visual medium of television through the Kalyanamalai program on SUN TV in 2000. Meera's visionar…
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Ep. 22: Change, Challenge and Celebrations with Dr. Geetha Manjunath
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Dr. Geetha Manjunatha, the founder of Niramai, is a visionary leader combining technical expertise with remarkable soft skills. Her leadership inspires innovation, while her visionary thinking anticipates trends and opportunities. Resilience drives her through challenges, and effective communication fosters strong relationships with stakeholders. E…
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Ep 21 : Confidence, Self Control & Spiritual Strength with Sahana Singh
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Our guest for the day is Sahana Singh, an author and commentator based in Ithaca in New York State, USA. She is an environmental engineer by qualification who writes on a variety of issues including Indian history, water management and education. Her first book “The Educational Heritage of Ancient India - How an Ecosystem of Learning was Laid to Wa…
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Ep 20 Discipline, Dedication and Determination with Shyamala Surendran
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Shyamala has been teaching Bharatanatyam from 1987 & Mohiniyattam from 1989. She presently lives in Cochin, Kerala where she runs her school, Dharani School of Performing Arts where one can get systematic coaching in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Mridangam & Veena.. She started learning Bharatanatyam from the Age of 34, un…
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Ep 19 Mindset, Mediation & Mental Health with Dr. Srimathy Kesan
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Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of a leading Science and Technology incubator- “Space Kidz India” (SKI), is helping children reach out to the stars, quite literally. Launched in 2011, Space Kidz India has designed and pioneered multiple programs that are aimed at creating the next generation of scientific thinkers in India. Driven with a mission …
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Ep. 18: Divinity, Peace & Holistic Wellbeing with Prema Mysore
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Our guest for the day is Ms. Prema Mysore - A highly motivated leader, dedicated as an international Ambassador & Advocate for Rishi Tradition based on Vedas & Vedic Literatures. She loves to travel & propagate the Universal, Eternal & All encompassing messages of Rishi Tradition to humankind all over the world. Prema considers herself to be very f…
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Ep 17 The Power of a life without an UNDO Button with Dr. Rashi Gupta
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Dr. Rashi Gupta is a Woman Entrepreneur who has been fearless & ferocious in creating a brand for herself & her company in these male dominated fields. She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, leading it towards a name to reckon for in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. If one takes a closer …
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Ep. 16 The Power of Emotional Bonding with Shraddha Marathe
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Shraddha Marathe is a dietician by profession, working as a freelancer and also associated with Deendayal Research Institute, Delhi. She is a founder member of Foodrik, a web portal related to Nutrition and Wellness for children and their parents. After having served professionally in hospitals, fitness centers, she is now contributing to the grass…
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Ep. 15 The Power of Passion with Prof. Dr. Parul Shah
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Prof. Dr. Parul Shah is one of the rare combinations of Performing artiste, Cross-cultural Choreographer, Bharatanatyam Guru, Dance Educator, Scholar, Researcher, Arts Administrator and highly motivated human being. Though having a High Educational Quotient, she decided to become a Bharatanatyam dancer. She enjoys being a woman, is passionate about…
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Ep 14 : The Relevance of Right Communication with Gayatri Puranik
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Our today’s guest Ms. Gayatri Puranik who is an Entrepreneur based out of Germany. She has been running her Ayurveda business for over 20 years now. She thinks a certain kind of leadership comes naturally to everyone, is grateful for being a woman and the period in which we are living in. Listen on as we discuss with Gayatri about her journey with …
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Ep. 13 : Strengths to Satisfaction with Beena Kuttiparambil
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Beena is a seasoned development professional with 24 years of progressively responsible work experience with technical and managerial expertise in the field of Adolescent Development and Participation, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection. Possesses a deep understanding of programme development, programme management policy and researc…
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Ep. 12 : The Fragrance of Values with Neeraja Ganesh
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Our guest Ms. Neeraja Ganesh comes with 25 + years of experience in the IT industry. For the last few years, she has been working as freelance consultant, who conducts various training programs and workshops on leadership and behaviours. She decided to switch her career to work in the space of gender diversity, after having mentored women from dive…
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Ep 11: Understanding the Power of Knowledge with Vishakha Hari
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We all know that Knowledge is power. In today’s digital world, a lot of information and content are freely available on anything and everything at the touch of a button. The knowledge is obtained by taking in the information, memorising them and making them available in meaningful ways. As we continue to gain knowledge, we are able to make better s…
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Ep. 10 - Understanding the Psyche of a Psychologist with Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan
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The work of navigating the human mind and finding solutions for individuals battling mental, social, and emotional afflictions is at best, challenging and rewarding and at worst, daunting. Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan, a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience chose to deal with the rehabilitation of special needs children with mul…
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Ep 9: Become the Gift you are with Dr. Mala Kapadia
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Our mind is like a monkey, playing tricks with impulsive, irrational and at times even destructive behavior. Any excellence that we strive to achieve, the monkey mind becomes our biggest hurdle and, once tamed, it becomes our greatest asset. The tamed mind is capable of direct perception- devoid of memories, beliefs and colored filters. Our today’s…
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Ep 8 : Be your Own Boss with Dr. Chidatmika Khatua
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A Social Entrepreneur works for the empowerment of the weaker section of the society by identifying the gaps. While they are visionaries, they are also realistic in their approach, trying to implement innovative solutions to the societal problems. Our today’s guest is one such Social Entrepreneur - Dr. Chidatmika Khatua, Odisha, India.…
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Ep 7 : A Social Entrepreneur's Mindful Journey with Ms. Madhuri Sahasrabhudde
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As human beings, we all bring our unique characteristics or personality traits to the fore. A successful leader holds on to this uniqueness, ever curious and open to new ideas, while staying true to the principles and values that matter the most to them. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Mrs. Madhuri Sahasrabhudde from Pune, India.…
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Ep 6 : Winning with Love with Ms. Geetha Pennathur
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It is imperative that to have a better tomorrow, the children of today be provided with value based education, which inspires & excites them. Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual, And If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. said Dr. A. P. J. Abdu…
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Ep 5 : A Diplomat's Mission in Life with Her Excellency Madam Pratibha Parkar
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A social leader is one whose leadership is built upon humility, fairness, kindness and respect, but it is NO soft form of power; it is a power that is earned and, because of that, it carries great weight. It’s built upon trust. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Consul General Madam Pratibha Parkar, an Indian Foreign Service Officer from…
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Ep 4 : A Doctor for the Hour with Dr. Kalyanasundari
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A humanitarian and medical doctor who believes that there is a lot to learn in this short span of life from the world as well from each other! Dr. Kalyani practices doctoring as an art and appreciates the resilience of human spirit against all odds.By bhogyaempress
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Ep 3 : Educationalist's S.P.I.C.E. for Life with Dr. K.R. Maalathi
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Dr. K R Maalathi is an educationist based out of Chennai. Specialized in Early years Education and setting up of successful school, she is the Founder & CEO of Auuro Educational Services. She has set up around 14 International, 18 CBSE schools and 2 multi-disability centres across India, Qatar and Zambia. Raising Happy Children through Happy Parent…
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Ep 2: Align your Body, Mind and Spirit through Dance with Bharathi Avireddy
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Bharathi Avireddy is a very experienced dancer and teacher of Indian Classical Dance styles - Bharatanatyam and kuchipudi. Her tagline is “Art is Divine and Divinity is love,” meaning anything which is done in the form of Art need to be done with a loving heart.By bhogyaempress
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Ep 1: Danseuse performs Musical Cognitive Therapy with Surangama Das Gupta
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Surangama Das Gupta is a dancer and psychologist. Using her unique skills, she combined natya shastra with psycho analysis and cognitive behaviour therapy to help many of those inflicted with mental health problems. Her focus is to bring about peace and harmony through her various innovative dance renditions.…
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