The Inner Reel

In this podcast, guests open up about less visible parts of their journeys -- about their deepest insecurities, and how they dealt with criticism, managed self-doubt, and emerged with a greater understanding of themselves and their unique strengths. Although these aspects don't get a lot of press, they tend to be defining entries in the personal journals of most people. The hope is that these untold stories of inner struggles from 'successful' individuals will provide interesting takeaways for others in their own quest. Our guests include entrepreneurs, creators, social innovators -- in fact, people from across industries and professions. Season 1 features Shradha Sharma of YourStory, sports broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, Captain Raghu Raman, Nitin Kamath of Zerodha, Samina Bano of The Right Walk Foundation, Santosh Desai of Futurebrands, and Neelam Chhiber of Industree Crafts Foundation. Do tune in for these candid conversations. You can also join us in the audience for live interviews. Go to innerreel.com to know more.

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Episodes

Neelam Chhiber: On Social Change, Rural Empowerment, and Making A Difference

It's heartening to see a significant number of young adults exploring social entrepreneurship, or taking up impactful roles in organizations committed to inclusion and sustainability. But what does it really take to succeed in such a role? My guest today is one of India's foremost social entrepreneurs. She runs a foundation and a company that enables over 10,000 rural women entrepreneurs across India deliver high-quality products, decent livelihoods and add economic value. She's proven alternati...

Dec 22, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Santosh Desai: On the Bharat Consumer, Creativity, and Human Relationships

Few people understand the dreams, aspirations, and frustrations of the Indian consumer better than my guest today. He's a columnist media critic and bestselling author. His popular weekly column, "City City Bang Bang" published in the Times of India, is an amazing mirror into the thinking of the middle-class Indian consumer. If you have not read it, I would highly recommend you check it out. He was previously president of McCann Erickson, one of India's premier advertising agencies. He is now th...

Nov 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Samina Bano: On Equality, Right to Education, and Being Fearless

Many of us believe strongly in what's right. Yet we struggle to speak up when needed. It can be standing up to a nasty coworker, having a difficult conversation with a loved one, or a broader spectrum of issues involving discrimination or injustice. While our inner voices rise up in protest, we often remain mute spectators as we succumb to lack of self-confidence or fears of an external opinion. Today's conversation is with a unique woman who has relentlessly spoken up for what she believes in. ...

Nov 10, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Nithin Kamath: On Finding Your Calling, Learning to Sell, and Doing What Feels Right

What does it take to start a business and succeed as an entrepreneur? Building a successful company is a lot about the idea, the market, timing. But also about being able to sell, attract a great team, and most importantly, have the grit to handle inevitable adversity that comes along the way. The typical imagery that comes to mind these days is a startup founder from a top school who has the networks, attracts institutional funding, and is spending the capital raised to build a business for mas...

Oct 29, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Captain Raghu Raman: On External vs Internal Scorecards, Human Potential, and Choosing a Role Model

We all make many career moves. We change jobs because we don't like our bosses. We change to new roles, hoping for a better career path. We even switch to startups, as we read about unicorn riches. We do all of this because we believe these changes are part of the progress we envisioned for ourselves. But how much of this change is actually because of what we really believe in, versus a reaction to external triggers. Maybe how well your peers are doing. Or the need to be seen by others as having...

Oct 19, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Shradha Sharma: On Dealing With Bias, Being Herself, and Succeeding as An Entrepreneur

How does a woman from small town India break through and become one of the most recognised faces in the Indian start-up ecosystem? Listen to Shradha talk about her personal story - dealing with insecurities, learning to trust herself, and finding her own formula for success About Shradha Sharma She is the founder and CEO of YourStory, a digital-media platform for startups and entrepreneurs. Before starting YourStory in 2008, Shradha served as an assistant vice president at CNBC TV18 and also a b...

Oct 12, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Harsha Bhogle: On Embracing Mistakes, Managing Self Esteem, and Finding Happiness In Small Things

Everyone knows Harsha Bhogle as the voice of Indian cricket. It’s hard to imagine someone like him with his megawatt smile and confidence, to have challenges with low self esteem. How did he overcome that? Listen to the episode as Harsha reflects on his life, his journey in finding his calling, dealing with adversity, and making it in broadcasting. About Harsha Bhogle Harsha Bhogle is widely acknowledged to be not just the voice, but the face of Indian cricket. He started at a time when few Indi...

Oct 05, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

I Have Been Laughed At And Judged. But That Doesn't Stop Me | Shradha Sharma

In this highlight from The Inner Reel podcast Shradha Sharma, the founder of YourStory talks about her challenges as a small town girl who had big dreams. She also talks about how it was to be laughed at and judged while she continued to build a company that she believed in. Subscribe by Email Click here and subscribe to the show with your email. You will receive every new episode in your inbox every week. As a bonus, you also get access to behind-the-scenes videos and invites to join us for fut...

Sep 27, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 3

When You’re Young, You’re Fearless | Harsha Bhogle

In this highlight from The Inner Reel podcast, Harsha Bhogle the world class sports broadcaster, talks about luck, fear and why he’s proud of his school that he attended all seven days a week. Subscribe by Email Click here and subscribe to the show with your email. You will receive every new episode in your inbox every week. As a bonus, you also get access to behind-the-scenes videos and invites to join us for future interviews LIVE....

Sep 27, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Welcome to The Inner Reel

Subscribe by Email Click here and subscribe to the show with your email. You will receive every new episode in your inbox every week. As a bonus, you also get access to behind-the-scenes videos and invites to join us for future interviews LIVE.

Sep 27, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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