Best Divya Robin Podcasts (2024)

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That Desi Spark 2.0: Let's Get Started 7:39

2M ago7:39

7:39

After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update! We've been acquired! That Desi Spark has been acquired by Prince Bhojwani of Asana Voices (AV), and TDS and AV have entered a strategic partnership. What does that mean? Annika stays on as host, Nita Bhojwani joins as CEO, and this episode covers all of Annika's thoughts on TDS' latest move.…

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The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8) 40:13

2M ago40:13

40:13

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Raja Kumari is a force - a Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and more, the face of Mac Cosmetics, nominated three times for the MTV European Music Awards for Best India Act, and made her own label album de…

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The Greatest Hits: Divya Robin, LMHC, on Boundaries with Families (Season 7) 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Divya Robin's mental health advice on Instagram has been a blessing. And her conversation and thoughtful consideration around drawing boundaries with South Asian families was a hit. From baby steps to huge changes, she dove into alllll the considera…

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The Greatest Hits: Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, on Domestic Violence During the Pandemic (Season 6) 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, has been a social worker, counselor, advocate, and founder of Saurya Media. Her extensive work in the South Asian community and with women's centers produced a wealth of knowledge about domestic violence and gender-based violen…

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The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8) 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' Never Have I Ever. Season 4, the final season of the show, aired in May of 2023. Maitreyi joined TDS for an interview that ran over time (sorry, Netflix!) discussing representat…

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The Greatest Hits: Richa Moorjani of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 3) 52:08

2M ago52:08

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Richa Moorjani has lit up television screens since her attention-grabbing role as Kamala, cousin of Devi, on Netflix' groundbreaking series, Never Have I Ever. Since then, she's gone onto work on Fargo, and is a proud advocate of veganism and humani…

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The Greatest Hits: Sahaj Kohli of Brown Girl Therapy (Season 4) 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Brown Girl Therapy, created by Sahaj Kohli, has become synonymous with immigrant mental health. Sahaj offers compassion, understanding, and validation for hundreds of thousands of South Asians on Instagram, through her workshops, conversations, even…

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The Greatest Hits: Jasvinder Sanghera, CBE on Honor-Based Violence (Season 3) 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Jasvinder Sanghera came home from school at the age of 14 to find out she was promised to be married. Running away at great personal risk, she was supported by her sister, who herself was married young and died by suicide after suffering from abuse.…

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Madhumita Murgia on the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence in our daily lives 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

In her new book 'Code Dependent', Madhumita Murgia brings voices and stories of people from across the world to describe how AI is impacting our work, our health, our body, and our freedom in various ways. Murgia, who is the artificial intelligence editor of the Financial Times in the UK, tells Divya Shekhar that while AI is still considered as a f…

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For businesses, sustainability should be a leadership challenge, not a cost problem: Rajeev Peshawaria 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

In a world where ESG (environment, social, governance) is often reduced to box-ticking and greenwashing by businesses, Rajeev Peshawaria believes that sustainability is a leadership challenge, and entrepreneurs and CEOs should instill the culture of accountability top-down. In his new book Sustainable Sustainability: Why ESG is Not Enough, Peshawar…

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How two-time world champion Shane Watson overcame fear and retrained his mind to play the short ball 26:58

3M ago26:58

26:58

The two-time World Cup-winning Australian all-rounder talks to Divya Shekhar and Kathakali Chanda about his new book The Winner’s Mindset. He talks about a tragedy that triggered a fear of the short ball, how he overcame his anxiety, why it’s important to train the mind, and what he wants to do next after a successful career as a cricketer and now …

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Has India resisted timely financial sector reforms? Rajrishi Singhal weighs in 26:35

4M ago26:35

26:35

In his book 'Slip, Stitch and Stumble', senior journalist Rajrishi Singhal takes a broad-scope look into the evolution of financial sector reforms in India. From Manmohan Singh's landmark July 1991 Union Budget speech to the current complicated relationship between fintech companies and regulations, the book takes stock of the various events, stake…

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Former P&G India CEO Gurcharan Das on life, leadership and doing business in challenging times 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

Gurcharan Das believes that reliving your life is better than living it. In his memoir Another Sort of Freedom, he reflects on 80 years of his life. The author talks to Divya Shekhar about how he fled his home during the Partition, stumbled through various academic disciplines—from engineering and literature to philosophy and Sanskrit—survived doin…

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Women's History Month Empowering the Present, Celebrating the Past 27:48

4M ago27:48

27:48

Happy Women's History Month! This week, Divya and Ravisha dive into what womanhood means to them, the changes that have happened over the years, and ways they've been inspired by societal changes through the last few decades. This is a feel good and re connect episode, grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let's brew some conversations. Find us on Inst…

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Vijay Govindarajan on fusion strategy and why India should focus on high value manufacturing 31:28

4M ago31:28

31:28

To compete in the new age, companies need to fuse the physical and digital to create value, says Vijay Govindarajan. The Coxe distinguished professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, his new book Fusion Strategy is all about how companies need to use technology and real-time data to turbocharge their products, strategies and cus…

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Former Tata Motors CEO Ravi Kant on the merits of leading from the back 22:37

5M ago22:37

22:37

We’ve heard about the popular phrase “leading from the front”. It means taking the lead in making decisions and showing people the way. But Ravi Kant, former vice chairman and CEO of Tata Motors, is of the belief that business leaders should no longer aspire to lead from the front, but instead, aim to lead from the back. Why does he say that? What …

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni on her new book about Sudha and Narayana Murthy 38:57

5M ago38:57

38:57

Sudha and Narayana Murthy are no doubt icons of our generation. But when so much is known about their life already, what can you possibly write that seems new to readers? And when the subjects of your book are your primary sources, how can you avoid being hagiographical? In this conversation with Divya Shekhar, celebrated author Chitra Banerjee Div…

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Breaking the Chains: Unleashing Financial Confidence with Fiona from Balannx 44:51

6M ago44:51

44:51

Welcome to another episode of Conversations Brewing! In today's episode, we dive into the world of financial independence and gaining confidence in managing your finances. Our special guest, Fiona from Balannx, shares her insights on starting a business and empowering female entrepreneurs. Meet Fiona and Balannx: Our guest, Fiona, is the founder of…

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Gretchen Morgenson and Josh Rosner on how private equity can plunder the economy 32:22

6M ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner, managing director of Graham Fisher and Co., talk about their book These are the Plunderers: How PE runs and wrecks America. The book is a well-researched critique of how private equity firms in the US that specialise in buying companies, load them with debt and…

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Navigating 2024: Ins and Outs 26:36

6M ago26:36

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Welcome back to Conversations Brewing! Today, we are diving into the Ins and Outs of 2024, exploring what this exciting year has in store for us. Join us as we discuss morning routines, budgeting goals, and reflect on the lessons learned from last year's episode where we set intentions instead of resolutions. Embracing the Ins Morning Routines: Kic…

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Robin Sharma on wealth, leadership, and how to separate good advice from bad 31:33

7M ago31:33

31:33

The author and leadership coach, known for international bestsellers The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The 5 AM Club, speaks with Divya Shekhar about his forthcoming book The Wealth Money Can’t Buy, and the relevance of self-help books inthe age motivation content fatigue, thanks to social media. He also discusses why hubris takes down many great p…

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Goodbye, Nehal 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

It's the last episode of That Desi Spark with Nehal as a host - but keep your eyes on TDS as it moves forward with Annika. Big things are coming! 5 years. 8 seasons. 130+ episodes. 140+ guests. The end of an era. And the beginning of another. As of January, Nehal will be leaving That Desi Spark to chase her passion of becoming an entertainment-focu…

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Bridging Connection: Strategies for Closing Connection Gaps 25:50

7M ago25:50

25:50

In this episode of "Bridging Hearts," hosts Divya and Ravisha embark on a quest to transform conversations from feeling like "battlefields" to becoming meaningful "bridges" within relationships. The CB duo kick off by advocating for 2024 as the year to embrace tough conversations, emphasizing the crucial role such discussions play in nurturing heal…

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Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba on reimagining India’s economic growth path 51:01

7M ago51:01

51:01

Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba believe that India’s best days are still ahead and that the country shouldn’t lose its biggest strength—its democracy—by “any stretch of the imagination”. In their new book, ‘Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future’, Rajan, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor, and Lamba, an economist at Pennsyl…

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In conversation with Kashmir Hill: Facial recognition technology and the end of privacy 24:00

8M ago24:00

24:00

What if I tell you there’s a company that can scrape every photo you casually upload on social media? A company that uses powerful facial recognition technology in ways that even big tech companies like Google and Facebook have refrained from using. The New York Times Journalist Kashmir Hill speaks to Divya Shekhar about her book Your Face Belongs …

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Mom Sense | A Conversation with CNN Anchor turned Entrepreneur turned Podcast Host Kanika Chadda Gupta 57:06

8M ago57:06

57:06

Kanika Chadda Gupta, host of That's Total Mom Sense (a hit podcast with guests like Chelsea Clinton!), joins TDS to talk through the career balance, deciding how to approach parenthood, and all the inspirational stories of incredible mothers across our diaspora and beyond. You can hear her podcast here, and follow her on Instagram! Go to https://be…

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'Tis the Season to Light a LAMP! | A Conversation with American India Foundation's CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Office Kalpana Kanthan 51:15

8M ago51:15

51:15

'Tis the season to give, and American India Foundation's NY-based CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Officer Kalpana Kanthan are with That Desi Spark this week to discuss the outcomes for over 17 million people this non-profit has impacted, the social programs it innovates, women in non-profit leadership, and why we all have a stake in shapin…

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Did the Way Our Parents Communicate Eff Us Up? | A Conversation with Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi 50:31

8M ago50:31

50:31

The way parents communicate with each other is HUGE in influencing the way we, as immigrants and children of immigrants, engage with our partners. Psychotherapist and founder of Being, Sadaf Siddiqi, joins us for her second episode with TDS to talk about how we can unlearn some of the toxic behaviors and communication techniques we may have grown u…

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Fali Nariman on the Constitution, judiciary and the future of Indian democracy 23:17

9M ago23:17

23:17

Fali Nariman is arguably the greatest living expert on the Constitution. He started his legal practice the year the Constitution of India was enacted in November 1949. He spoke with Divya Shekhar and Forbes India Editor Brian Carvalho about his new book 'You Must Know Your Constitution'. He discusses pertinent issues, including how the Constitution…

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Madhav Gadgil on India’s priorities towards conservation, climate and sustainability 23:10

9M ago23:10

23:10

All through his career, Madhav Gadgil has worked closely with communities on the ground, roping in researchers, policy-makers,NGOs, farmers, teachers, students and citizens for environmental conservation. His contributions towards saving the Western Ghats and building an inventory to monitor biodiversity in India, among other things, have made him …

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Real Self-Care and the South Asian Woman | A Conversation with Psychiatrist/Novelist Saumya Dave 41:17

9M ago41:17

41:17

Saumya Dave, MD, knows what South Asian women are up against - the psychiatrist and novelist is a staunch advocate for mental health, and explores what self-care really means (spoiler: it's MUCH more than than eating a brownie!) for burnout, anxiety, and societal expectations on this must-listen episode of TDS. *This episode is sponsored by Therapy…

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Water in the age of climate change, with Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli 24:41

10M ago24:41

24:41

The teachers of sustainability at the Azim Premji University in Bengaluru discuss their new book ‘Shades of Blue: Connecting the Drops in India’s Cities’, which combines scientific rigour with anecdotes, community histories, and nostalgia to take us through water bodies across the country. The authors talk to Divya Shekhar about our complicated col…

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How To FINALLY Get Out Of Your Way With Guest Shivani Shah 53:36

10M ago53:36

53:36

Hi there CB listeners! Let's jump into today's episode with Shivani Shah! She is inspiring AF, and we know you're going to love this episode. This sparkshow is a woman who left her corporate FANG job to pursue acting. She shares how she stepped away from the "comfort" to go toward her passion, her tips for staying focused, and shares her secrets th…

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Nagaraja Prakasam on why entrepreneurs should solve for ‘Bharat’, not just India 23:51

10M ago23:51

23:51

In his book ‘Back to Bharat: In Search of a Sustainable Future’, impact investor Nagaraja Prakasam distinguishes between India and Bharat. For him, the word ‘Bharat’ means the “ignored billion” in the country. These are people, he says, that are still largely left out of the digital revolution—venture investors are mostly wary of them, and business…

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Azim Premji Foundation CEO Anurag Behar on education and stories from the ground 21:38

11M ago21:38

21:38

Anurag Behar is the CEO of the Azim Premji Foundation that has been working in the space of education and now healthcare. In his new book, ‘A Matter of the Heart: Education in India’, he shares a collection of essays that takes us to schools in some of the most remote villages in India. Behar leads an organization of thousands of people working acr…

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Toxic Masculinity | A Conversation with Clinical Psychology Student Paritosh Joshi 41:04

11M ago41:04

41:04

Masculinity and mental health have come under greater scrutiny by the South Asian community in recent years. Clinical Psychology student Paritosh Joshi, a contributor to Brown Girl Magazine, joins TDS to explore how toxic masculinity impacts relationships, upholds patriarchal values, influences mental health, and creates a less inclusive atmosphere…

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We're Back + Reflective Girl Summer 22:38

11M ago22:38

22:38

WOO! It's so great to be back with you after a few months of summer slow down time. I know it might have seemed like I disappeared, but I promise there was a purpose behind it all. In today's episode, we want to share with you why we took things slow this summer and how it's all been a part of our "Reflective Girl Summer." Did we just make that up!…

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Period Poverty | A Conversation with Megha Desai, President of the Desai Foundation Around Menstruation in South Asia 56:52

11M ago56:52

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1 in 5 girls in South Asia will drop out of school after the onset of their period. Period poverty is a global issue with wide-ranging impact. The Desai Foundation's President, Megha Desai, joins TDS to discuss their initiatives to provide access to education, period products, infrastructure, and more - and above all, dignity. Go to https://betterh…

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How can daily habits influence climate change? Aakash Ranison has an answer 23:55

12M ago23:55

23:55

You might be all in on the #OOTD (outfit of the day) trend or not care about leftover food from a takeout. All this, and a multitude of small daily habits that we might not think twice about, could add to the climate burden. Digital influencer and activist Aakash Ranison attempts to decode these in his new book ‘I’m a Climate Optimist’. He takes st…

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Summer Burnout, FOMO & Managing Your Mental Health 46:03

12M ago46:03

46:03

Re-listen to Divya & Ravisha as they discuss Summer Burnout! As we are now in August, you might be feeling a little burnt out from Summer plans and need some helpful tips as we are moving into the last month of Summer. They sit down with an iced coffee and talk about how their busy schedules have led them to feel overwhelmed - and how even the most…

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Durreen Shahnaz on building a stock exchange for social enterprises 24:04

1y ago24:04

24:04

In her book, 'The Defiant Optimist', Durreen Shahnaz, the first Bangladeshi woman to work on Wall Street, presents a glimpse of her life and her effort to make financial markets more equitable and inclusive. The founder of the Impact Investment Exchange in Singapore believes that financial systems that enrich the few can be transformed for the good…

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Monika Halan talks mutual funds, financial influencers and how to grow your money 23:12

1y ago23:12

23:12

Her previous book, Let’sTalk Money, was a national bestseller and in it, Monika Halan offered apractical approach to financial security and how we can make our wealth workfor us. In her latest book Let’s TalkMutual Funds, she provides a wealth of information on everything youpossibly need to know about investing in mutual funds. Halan also talks to…

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Embracing Your Sensitive Side 36:53

1y ago36:53

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Have you ever been called dramatic? Or been told, "you are too sensitive"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the topic of Empathy and how it is trait we are born with and how to be proud of your empathetic self. In this episode, you will learn... How being "sensitive" is a positive trait Societal messages around having a sensitive …

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Sex Trafficking | A Conversation with Activist and Journalist Ruchira Gupta, Founder of Apne Aap 1:03:11

1y ago1:03:11

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When journalist Ruchira Gupta traveled across India to find out what was happening to young girls across the country, she stepped into the world of prostitution, sex trafficking, bribes, death threats, and more. Her riveting account of sex trafficking, her founding of Apne Aap - an NGO helping women, girls, and their children in the red light distr…

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Sam Santhosh’s leadership learnings for the first-time Indian entrepreneur 24:17

1y ago24:17

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The self-made businessman has worked with several pharma and biotech companies for targeted therapies and innovation through his company MedGenome. He has also incubated and launched many companies leveraging next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics through his incubator SciGenom Labs. He talks to host Divya Shekhar about his book, ‘Sam’s 12 C…

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Confrontational Conversations 36:22

1y ago36:22

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Divya Robin and Ravisha Saini

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Trusting Your Gut: The Science & Power Of Intuition 28:14

1y ago28:14

28:14

Have you ever felt shamed for following your intuition? Or been told, "head over heart"? Well, in this episode, Divya and Ravisha dive into the realm of intuition, exploring why it is essential to follow your instincts (of course, not ALL instincts!!) and the science behind it. Yes, there is science behind intuition, and it is not some magic feelin…

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Never Have I Ever | An Interview with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Star of Never Have I Ever 43:16

1y ago43:16

43:16

Netflix' Never Have I Ever's central characters, the Vishwakumar family, were trailblazing for South Asians on screen. Star of the series Maitreyi Ramakrishnan joins TDS to discuss her journey on the show, representation as a South Asian, her favorite memories with Devi, and so much more on this engaging episode. This episode is sponsored by Reti S…

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What can startup founders learn from legacy entrepreneurs who built India? 22:08

1y ago22:08

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What does it take to build a legacy and ensure generations of people benefit from your work? Are there leadership lessons old industrialists can offer young founders of today? These are some of the questions that family business historian Sonu Bhasin attempts to answer through a series of books called 'Entrepreneurs Who Built India'. The latest boo…

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Islam and Sexual Health | A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Sameera Qureshi 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR, joins TDS to discuss her career with sexual health and Islam - what to do when values and lifestyles clash, issues around not exploring sexuality, how she's educated people about sex, and finding peace with sexual health. Go to https://betterhelp.com/thatdesispark for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and …

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