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The UNSETTLING Podcast

Amrita Sukumarpodcasters.spotify.com
UNSETTLING is a podcast that brings forth the stories of people who are following their passion and creating a niche for themselves in society. It brings to light the ongoing struggles of people in finding their passion and following it despite the friction that they receive from society if they refuse to follow the timeline and guidelines that they have set for you on how you should function.
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Episodes

Ep- 15: Love for Acting ft. Sharib Hashmi on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

There is no age to realize your passion and follow it. Episode 15 is a conversation with Sharib Hashmi. He discovered his love for acting very early in life but was hesitant to pursue it because he thought he didn't fit the bill to be one. But he finally got out of his shell and decided to pursue acting full time! Even though he had full support from his family, he had to struggle a lot to land his first role in Jab tak hai Jaan and Filmistaan. When he did find a breakthrough, there was no turni...

May 25, 202027 minSeason 15Ep. 1

Ep- 14: Conversation over Coffee ft. Founders of 3 Brick Lane Cafe on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

Conversations are what keep us alive. And what is a better excuse than bonding over a cup of coffee? Episode 14 is a conversation with Shivam Mantri, Neha Kabra, and Shefali Kataria. They felt that their city was missing a place where people could come together, interact, share ideas, or just spend some time together over a cup of coffee. That is how 3 Brick Lane Cafe was born. Thankfully their families were on board and the journey from the ideation to the execution didn't take long. Within a s...

May 18, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep-13: The Storytelling Fellow ft. Vikram Sridhar on UNSETTLING with Amrita Sukumar

Our life is a story in motion. Each moment is manifesting into the next story. And that is what is keeping us sane during this lockdown. The coronavirus has brought us closer and given us time to indulge in a bit of nostalgia and share stories of our lives with our loved ones. But there are some people who went above and beyond and created a magical reality. Episode 13 is a conversation with Vikram Sridhar. He is a storyteller by profession? What does a storyteller do you may ask? He delves deep...

May 11, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep- 12: Working from Home ft. Swapnil Harkanth on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

Being a part of city life is every person's dream. But there is one person who moved back to his home to be closer to his family. Episode 12 is a conversation with Swapnil Harkanth. He is the co-founder of the firm Alpha Obs. They specialize in creating custom made software for their clients. Swapnil knew from a very young age that he wanted to be closer to his family and that he wanted to create job opportunities for engineers in his town. He is a self-made man and has reached this stage of his...

May 04, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep-11: The Joy of Moving through Mudras ft. Mimansa Ojha on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

Dance brings joy and yoga brings peace and tranquility. What happens when these two are brought together is a journey that we will traverse together in this episode. Episode 11 is a conversation with Mimansa Ojha. She discovered her love for yoga when she was a child and was inspired by her grandmother who used to perform this art even at an older age. During her travels to Europe, she conducted workshops showcasing an amalgamation of dance and yoga which were a hit. That is when she decided to ...

Apr 13, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep-10: Organic Skin Care Routine ft. Vandana Dugar on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

10th Episode is a milestone for me because after going through phases of quitting before starting and wondering whether this podcast would take off, I'm finally here! So, I thought, why not talk to someone who is a multitasker like me. Episode 10 is a conversation with Vandana Dugar. She is a homemaker, a mother, a theatre enthusiast and she also has her own startup called HIORGGANIKS. We talk about her personal journey, her discovery of theater and the hurdles that she had to face to get her st...

Apr 06, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep-09: Passive Sources of Income ft. Piyush Agarwal on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

We all wish that money can work for us instead of us working for the money. In Episode 9 we have a conversation about the kind of Passive income sources that are available in the market that can be followed. Piyush Agarwal has been a fellow unsettler for the past two years now. He quit his job to follow his passion. But before he did that he had his passive income sources in place. He built his online presence by writing blogs on relevant and trending topics, he conducts theatre workshops to bri...

Mar 30, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep- 08 : Baking is an Art ft. Azharuddin Khadri on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

Whoever created the first cake should be lauded. Because they gave us something more than food for the belly but rather an expression of celebration. It is something we can't live without as kids and it is the only thing that we cheat with as adults. A magical creation that is brought to life by a Baker. Episode 8 of UNSETTLING is a conversation with a Baker Azharuddin Khadri. In this episode, we talk about his journey from becoming a chef to a baker, the complications that he faced while settin...

Mar 23, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep -07: Make your Passion your Profession ft. Trupti Khamkar on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

What do you do when you have multiple passions? You follow them all!! Episode 6 is a conversation with Trupti Khamkar where we talk about her stint in theatre, movies and her journey to becoming a household name. Trupti Khamkar is an actress who has done her masters in theatre, has done 101 one-act plays and 41 full length plays, has worked in web series and has been doing stand-up comedy, she is the one who gave us the tagline, Hatt Nahi Pahije! She has also worked in Tumhari Sulu, A series cal...

Mar 16, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep-06: The Story of an Architect ft. Akshaya Mestry on Unsettling by Amrita Sukumar

The flats, the bungalows the apartments that you live in. Your workplace, your parks and the cafes that you go on dates in. The gyms where you workout, the dance classes where you sweat out, all the spaces around you that are man-made are designed by an Architect. Episode 6 of UNSETTLING is a conversation with an Architect Akshaya Mestry. She talks about her journey of setting up her own practice, the struggles of convincing a client, and the struggles she had to face to just find a footing in t...

Mar 09, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep-05: Do your bit for the Climate ft. Pooja Tendulkar on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

The climate is changing day by day. The mindless use of resources available and our refusal to clean up the mess behind us has caused damage to the climate that might just be irrevocable if we don't take steps to mend our ways soon. Episode 5 is a conversation with Pooja Tendulkar, who is an environmentalist and has provided environment-friendly water treatment solutions. She stumbled upon Duckweed that helps in cleaning up the water in a natural way. After Duckweed has extra nutrients in the wa...

Mar 02, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep-04: Stand-up Comedy ft. Paul Rupen on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

Stand-up comedy is a part and parcel of our lives. Our morning routine is incomplete without a dose of laughter from our favourite comics. Episode 4 is a conversation of Paul Rupen who talks about the struggles of being a stand-up comic. Rupen Paul is a South Indian who did not do engineering, not because he was too cool to follow the crowd but mainly because he did not get enough marks. His jokes can find him making fun of the absurdities and oddities of life as experienced by people growing in...

Feb 25, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep-03: Learning a Foreign Language ft. Anaya Mundley on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

Learning a language is a tedious task. Remember how we were scored for all the essay questions during our school days? And how we used to be penalized if we spoke in our Mother Tongue during school hours. I used to be scared of my teachers. But because of them, I am able to speak a language that was foreign to me, with ease. Episode 3 is a conversation with Anaya Mundley about her journey of learning German. The research that went into choosing the right academy, her leap of faith into the unkno...

Feb 17, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep-02: Is Studying for Masters the answer? ft. Johnson Varghese on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

What do I do after engineering? Is masters the answer? If yes, which field do I choose to do the masters in? All these questions and more are answered in this episode of the podcast. In Episode 2 I am talking to a childhood friend and together we have discussed the pros and cons of the education system, what are the factors that are to be kept in mind before opting for higher studies. The scope and job opportunities that are available in this sector.

Feb 11, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep- 01: A Journey of a Photographer ft. Anirudh Parthasarathy on UNSETTLING by Amrita Sukumar

A photographer is a person who can make time stand still. He captures each moment of our lives in a frame that we can revisit and relive over and over again. A baby's smile, the bride's tears, the fruit vendors toil, and the old man's peace after he has lived his life to the fullest; all these priceless moments are what he lives for. He is the beholder of all the things of beauty that surround us and he is our window to the entire world. Episode 1 of UNSETTLING brings to you the journey of one s...

Feb 09, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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