New Indian Woman
This podcast examines challenges faced by today's Indian woman & proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context on a wide variety of topics, from identifying passion to better productivity & parenting. It features interviews with women with sharing of what worked & what didn’t, for them. If you are trying to manage your responsibilities better & looking at ways to realize your potential, you would love this. Visit www.thenewindianwoman.com
Episodes
Episodes
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Chat with Durga - Episode 12
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
Description
We chat with Durga Menon, of lluvia bakery. Is this just a bakery ? No!! Is Durga like any other enterpreneur who set out to do something in her spare time ? Again, no.
Come, let us hear Durga's experience - of what inspired her, how her bakery story is very unique, what techniques work for her and why she seems to have more than 24 hours.
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. Today's episode falls in the second category.
And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode Durga shares about the urge to start something on her own, what led her and her partner to leave the hub of IT, Seattle and to start something in rural Karnataka first and then, in Bangalore. We get to know a different model of setting up a business, what motivates her, the nature of support from her family and as always, the tips and techniques that work for her.
To get a glimpse of her bakery and products, do visit
www.lluviabakery.com and
https://www.facebook.com/lluviabakery/
I am eager to know what you feel about this episode - do write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com. If you would like to see related posts and engage with like minded friends, come over to http://facebook.com/newindianwoman
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to http://thenewindianwoman.com website .
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Sustainable Living - Episode 11
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Have you examined your lifestyle and what you do on a daily basis from a different angle - in terms of how it impacts our environment ? Would you believe if I tell you that you may be doing so many things that are harmful to the environment ? Do we want to actually continue doing this ? Is it possible to create an impact from a small change that you do ? I hope these questions interest you..
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. Today's episode falls in the first focus area.
And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
This episode focuses on what we can do to live in a more sustainable manner.
Be it our choices of what we buy, how we dispose the waste, what all we choose to use - every single thing has an impact. The journey is also about being aware of this impact and deciding what choices to make.
In this episode I share some of my practices, not that I am an expert. Prabha of Blumadegreen also has shared quite a few things that she does or doesn’t do, in this episode.
I am eager to know what all you have tried in this area - do write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com. If you would like to engage with like minded friends, come over to http://facebook.com/newindianwoman
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to http://thenewindianwoman.com website .
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Goal Setting - Why, What and How - Episode 10
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Description
Yes, 10 episodes already! Thanks for your wonderful support.
Launching this podcast was a goal just last year. Goals are different from resolutions. And goals are key for leading you to a more happy and fulfilled life.
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them; like today's episode.
And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
We look at the relevance of time for goal setting - why now ? We move on to why set goals at all and whom it is applicable for or not ?
Then we get into the practical issues of what goals to set and examine the same with examples, how to do goal setting with practical inputs for you to not just define your goal in the SMART way, but also to list down the actions , group them into mini goals with timelines. Most importantly, we also examine how to find time and to ensure we do the required tasks on a weekly basis. Last but not the least, we get to how many goals is a good number.
Eager to know what goals you set - do write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com. If you would like to engage with like minded friends, come over to http://facebook.com/newindianwoman
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to http://thenewindianwoman.com website .
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Chat with Prabha of BluemadeGreen - Episode 9
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Description
Chat with Ratnaprabha, founder of BluemadeGreen, a unique concept in upcycling. We discuss how she started this, her learning and challenges, as well as the journey of her dreams over the years.
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting, like this episode. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode, Prabha shares about her journey from accounting, her interests and skills right from childhood and how this unique passion project evolved.
We hear about the role of her parents in making her understand what freedom means. I was surprised at how she uses every opportunity and learns from it, be it in a big city or a small town!
She is an entrepreneur all right, but became one in her own unique style!
Please do not miss a message that she has, towards the end of this episode.
Her interesting products, both custom and otherwise are shown in https://www.facebook.com/bluemadegreen/
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to www.thenewindianwoman.com website or write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.
If you are on Facebook, do like the page www.facebook.com/newindianwoman/
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Chat with Preethi - Episode 8
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Chat with Preethi Rajagopalan, working as a Manager in a reputed Indian IT organisation in Blore. We discuss the various roles she performs across her professional and personal life and especially her passion project.
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting, like this episode. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode, we understand the feasibility of making time for one's passion in an already hectic schedule, what passion does to one's energy levels. We examine the challenges faced by her, especially as a woman and the techniques used to adapt to the demands of the roles she performs.
Please do not miss a message that she has, towards the end of this episode.
You could reach out to Preethi via email, mailto: preethirj@gmail.com.
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to www.thenewindianwoman.com website or write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.
If you are on Facebook, do like the page www.facebook.com/newindianwoman/
Friday Nov 15, 2019
How to do Meal Planning - Episode 7
Friday Nov 15, 2019
Friday Nov 15, 2019
What is Meal Planning ? Why to do Meal Planning ? What are the benefits of doing Meal Planning ? And How exactly to plan meals ? Come, let us examine these and so much more..
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting, like this episode. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode, we first get into the details of meal planning, the process of doing it. You are new to cooking ? There are techniques you could adopt. You are a veteran, running your kitchen really well ? Yes, there is something in this episode for you too!
If you want to have a look at a sample meal plan or you want a template of a meal plan or even inputs on some useful links for a few basic items, feel free to email me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to www.thenewindianwoman.com website or write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.
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Friday Nov 01, 2019
Questions behind meals - Episode 6
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
Is cooking about eating alone ? Eating together is a big part of the Indian family routine. Are you giving enough thought about this very powerful activity in our house and what goes into it ? What is the role of Indian woman in this currently and how can she influence this ?
Come, let us examine these questions and many more..
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting, like this episode. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them. And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode, we examine several questions around the meals in our house. Do you think you are doing it in a way that is best for your family and for you ? Regardless of who does cooking in your house, it would be great for you to give a thought to the questions we discuss in this episode.
You may be the most excellent cook and running your house very well or you may be a novice and you may not even be interested in cooking. Nevertheless, I suggest you give this episode a listen - you are sure to gain from this.
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to www.thenewindianwoman.com website or write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.
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Friday Oct 18, 2019
Chat with Divya Uma- Episode 5
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
Description :
Chat with Divya Uma,faculty at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. We discuss the areas of her focus in the University, the role of her mom in her life and how she manages to find time for all her interests.
As you may already be aware, this podcast has 2 focus areas. One, We examine the challenges faced by today's Indian woman and proposes ACTIONABLE strategies in the Indian context, on a wide variety of topics - right from identifying their passion to better productivity and parenting. Second, We meet women who chose to aspire or have a dream beyond their defined roles and facilitates sharing of what worked and what didn’t, for them; like today's episode.
And in the process, my aim is to help you, the new Indian woman, to realize your potential, chase your dreams and aspirations, utilize the wonderful opportunities available in today's world.
What's in this episode:
In this episode, Divya shares about her interest in Biology right from when she was young and the factors that influenced her in choosing her current area of interest, namely, Animal Behaviour.
We hear about the role of her mother in not putting pressure on her career choice and how she helped her in finalizing her course of preference and insisted she live in a hostel. Also, how Divya used the opportunities around her to shape her career and even now, in how she spends her free time.
We get to know about the nature of work involved in a top university which goes much beyond taking classes for students. It is interesting to hear the techniques she uses for managing her stuff and her free time, as well as her evolution from being shy to a confident person.
Please do not miss a message that she has, towards the end of this episode.
The quality of audio in this episode is not that great, considering the extent of editing required to mask the sound of a carpenter who chose to work next door after we started recording the episode!! Sorry about that..
You could reach out to Divya Uma via email, mailto: dbuorama@gmail.com
Do share this episode with your friends and do subscribe to thenewindianwoman.com website or write to me at krishna@thenewindianwoman.com.