In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Anushree Nande a Mumbai-born writer, editor, and publishing professional who has studied and worked in England, Spain, and the US. Her fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, football writing, literary essays and articles have been published in various online & print journals and magazines. She has published three collections: a micro-fiction titled ’ 55 Words ,’ a novelette titled ‘ Summer Melody' and a travel micro titled ‘ Pomegranate Summer .’...
Jun 15, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Gautami Deshpande from Mumbai who recently finished her Master's in Biochemistry and is now planning to pursue her Ph.D. She is a professional classical dancer in Odissi with a formal training and practice of over 17 years, having done her ‘Manchpravesh’ in 2019. Gautami has performed in several shows and recently did a Japan Tour with her dance institution, ' Smitalay ,’ founded by Guru Smt. Jhelum Paranjape, one of India’s most renowned Odissi danc...
Jun 08, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Natasha Ralkar Ghate, a Chartered Accountant with a Masters in Global Marketing management from Boston University, US. She currently works as a Brand Manager and Business Development Executive in a startup marketing agency. “For 25 years I was first and foremost a daughter to the most wonderful parents who made me believe that I can achieve anything and everything I put my mind to and now I’m also a wife to an extraordinary man who has renewed my fai...
Jun 01, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Kunal Khanna. Born into the mad-hum in Mumbai, raised amongst the monkeys and mountains of Panchgani and made independent in an adulthood in Australia, Kunal has returned back to his roots running a permaculture farm and developing ALT EFF to become a catalyst for environmental change. He started his career as an economist but his true passion lies in 'Systems Thinking' and using that to enable paradigm shifts which he did while working as the Innova...
May 25, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Rajnikant Mendhe from Nagpur, working since 2018 as a primary school teacher at the Zilla Parishad (ZP) school in Gorhe Budruk , a village located on the banks of Mutha river in Haveli Taluka of Pune district. Rajnikant started his career as a primary school teacher in 2010 at Chandar , an Adivasi village located amidst the Sahyadri mountains. 'Rajni Sir,' as he is fondly called by his students, experiments with an innovative mix of storytelling, art...
May 18, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Naina Dargan, a dubbing artist for Doordarshan at the age of 10, a choreographer and cheerleader for the IPL Cricket Team - Delhi Daredevils at 14, a primary school teacher at 21, a graduate from St.Stephen’s College, Delhi where she studied Philosophy and now a student of acting at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India. Naina has worn many hats in the course of last 26 years with one aim - to learn and live life to the fullest! Nain...
May 11, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Ryesh Venkatraman, a professional youth football coach with nearly a decade of experience across some of India's premier football clubs and academies. He has coached Bengaluru FC's youth academy and FC Bengaluru United to win major youth leagues across the country. He has also led strategic partnerships with European Clubs that include Paris Saint Germain, Sevilla FC and Glasgow Rangers. Ryesh is a firm believer in nurturing players at the grassroots...
May 04, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 18
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Sumedh Ghaisas who lives in London and since 2018 works as a research engineer at DeepMind , a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. His work focuses on AI research at the intersection of arts, culture and science with a goal to improve everyday life. In addition to this heady day job, Sumedh is helping his parents in building and nurturing some timeless experiences at “ Tamarind Retreat ,” a peaceful getaway along Kihim beach in Alibaug, Maharashtra. Conversa...
Apr 27, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Dr. Sanjeevani Joshi, an Auyurvedic medicine practitioner from Nivendi, a small village located along the Konkan coast in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra. She practices under her own brand ‘Swasthyadaa’ which operates at the intersection of contemporary medicine, ayurveda and modern dietary science. “Human body and mind is designed to operate in a perfect state so long as it follows the rhythm and order of the natural world,” she believes. Views an...
Apr 20, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Vibhav Mariwala a historian and anthropologist who enjoys exploring cities and the sea. An avid reader and writer, he spends his free time curating heritage walks, exploring marine forts around Mumbai and collecting rare books & maps. Vibhav works in policy research and writes columns on Indian political economy, culture and history. He graduated from Stanford University with B.A. in History and Master’s in Anthropology. Vibhav Mariwala can be re...
Apr 13, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Dr. Chaitrali Gundawar, a Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon who is passionate about her professional work whilst being equally committed to her ‘me time’ moments. This includes her unabashed love for cooking, dancing and being surrounded with friends, be it in-person or online. “Cooking helps me unwind from the most hectic work day and dancing adds flavour to this joy,” she says. Views and opinions expressed in this episode of the Podcast are those of i...
Apr 06, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Tanvi Jain, an aspiring Film Producer and content specialist who currently works for a leading Bollywood Production House. Hailing from the temple city of Ujjain, Tanvi completed her Master's in International Film Business from the London Film School. She has been working with writers to develop stories for Films and Television Series, most of which will soon hit the screens. She has previously produced, written, and edited several short films and di...
Mar 30, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 13
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Akshay Agrawal from Guwahati, an entrepreneur passionate about the water sector and wants to raise awareness on the subject. He joined his family business - SRK Metals & Plastics Pvt. Ltd. in 2009, where he has participated in executing more than thousand projects in North East India on water conservation and sewage treatment. The Ministry of Jalshakti, Government of India, has recognised this work with a National Award in 2020. Cinema, fitness a...
Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Simran Suri, an entrepreneur who is currently building her startup venture ‘KANEGI’ that hopes to offer India's first mindful tools and portable spaces for meditation. KANEGI is currently incubated at N. S. Raghavan Center for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL) at IIM Bangalore under its Women Startup Program (WSP). An expectant mother, Simran brings her natural strengths of care, nurturance & grit to every aspect of her work and life. “ What ener...
Mar 16, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Brenda Rodrigues, a pastry cook from Bengaluru currently residing in Toronto, Canada. She calls herself a shy, introvert person who is discovering the courage to get out of her comfort zone to be the person she wishes to be. This very personal and challenging journey is being shaped by her experiences of adapting to new environments, learning & creating new memories and forming new relationships. Brenda currently works as a Supervisor in the past...
Mar 09, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Riday Nakhate, a physical therapy patient turned health tech entrepreneur. He is the Managing Director and Co-founder of ‘Kan Innovations,’ a Mumbai based start-up that builds technology driven solutions to help people live longer, healthier and lead more active lives. Driven by his passion for technology and desire to see others not suffer the way he did, Riday returned from the US after six years in education & practice to start his business ve...
Mar 02, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Aanchal Bagalwadi from Bengaluru, a textile designer, maker and artist who graduated from Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology. Her artistic practice is influenced by the need to work with her own hands as directed by her head and the heart. Aanchal’s work involves natural dyeing and eco printing using plant material to colour and print on fabric. She also experiments with dye colour making and natural handmade soaps. Alongside, Aanchal is a ...
Feb 23, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Vitunjai (Jai) Mohit, a non-resident Indian currently living in Toronto, Canada. Jai was born in Thailand, lived and grew up in six different countries and has traveled across many more. After graduating High School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jai attended Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada where he studied Sports Media at the RTA School of Media. He has been living in Canada for the past 4 years and loves every bit of it, both the highs and the lo...
Feb 16, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Yashodhan (Yash) Gharat. Yash grew up in Dombivali, India, spending a lot of time at his family village along the Konkan Coast enjoying the outdoors. His love for nature and hobbies like birdwatching led him to a Bachelor's in Environmental Science & Sustainability from Cornell University, US and later to a Master's in Development from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, UK. These degrees and his work experience duri...
Feb 09, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Rutuja Achalare, the founder of ‘Ecoville,’ an art and nature centric startup based on an urban farm in Pune. Inspired by her family business in land development projects, she did her MBA in Real Estate from New York where she also worked as a Real Estate Analyst for the city’s largest healthcare provider. Rutuja has demonstrated her intellect and grit in multiple real-estate projects while building a strong base for her dream project - Ecoville. Dan...
Feb 02, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Diveakssh Schae who calls himself an ‘Audio Nomad’ and the forests of Dandeli in Karnataka as one of his homes. This 'Nomad' has been making music from beautiful places amidst nature - first, from a camper van in Australia which he converted into a mobile music studio & home, and now, while backpacking across India. The result is his debut album, “Moments of Clarity” which features songs about the awakening that inspired his leap of faith. “For m...
Jan 26, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Chimnay Agnihotri from Ahmedabad, a birder, a wildlife photographer and a software engineer all rolled into one. Working with a tech startup, he dreams of owning one day the entire software production process from design to delivery. Growing up watching Nat Geo, Animal Planet and Discovery channels, Chinmay has built a personal library with a collection ranging from English literature, fiction, natural history, geopolitics and economics. “Serenity he...
Jan 19, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Sreelakshmi from Mangalore, a practising lawyer who aspires to be a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the Indian Army. Having recently qualified for the upcoming 65th National Shooting Championship in 10m Air Pistol category, Sree has represented her academic institutes and the State of Karnataka in various sports, NCC and cultural activities. She considers learning something new as her most important hobby e.g. playing sports, learning a new l...
Jan 12, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Ray Brish Bhanu. Born and raised in Siripar, a small village in Patna District of Bihar, he works as a Tax Assistant in the Department of Income Tax, Government of India. Bhanu’s educational pursuits saw him first going to Netarhat Residential School in Jharkhand, then D.P.S, Bokaro and finally to Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra where he did his Bachelors of Engineering in Information Technology. Bhanu has strong views on socio-political and eco...
Jan 05, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Amey Gokarn, an independent design professional living in London. Coming from a Marathi school in India, he decided to study graphic design from University of the Arts London. He has worked in some of the world's leading advertising agencies eventually making a move to freelance work in User Interface Design. An avid cyclist with a clear aversion for motor cars, Amey has taken part in many cycling adventures across UK, French Alps and the Spanish Sie...
Dec 29, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Freyan Bhathena, a content specialist who runs her own media agency “Word It Well.” An experienced curator of content, Freyan worked as an editor-in-chief of two Mumbai newspapers. She is a proud developer of communities for whom her small but powerful agency creates impactful content for social media, newsletters, blogs and much more. “I have always been bestowed with wild opportunities to create my own path and I have always chosen the road that is...
Dec 22, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 26
In this 50th episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Nilisha Phad an alumni of the prestigious Sir J. J. School of Art where she did her Bachelors in Fine Art in 2018 and Masters in 2020 specialising in Portraiture. In 2021 she received a highly coveted grant from “The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation,” a private Canadian charity that is contributing to the success and development of emerging artists from around the world since 1955. Reflecting on her work Nilisha says, “as a student of Portraitu...
Dec 15, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Abhishek Kolwankar, an event planner, organiser and marketeer of cycling events across India. He got introduced to this sport six years back and since then has designed, curated and executed many cycling events in different parts of India and one in the US too. His goal is to make cycling a regular and popular activity for fitness and recreation in India. With a penchant for making new friends, Abhishek is not afraid to reach out and connect with the...
Dec 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Niharika Kale who works as a psychologist in a home based palliative set-up catering to mental health concerns of terminally ill cancer patients and their family. She did her Masters in Clinical Health Psychology from University of Strathclyde, UK and today runs her own practice where she attends to mental health concerns of individuals and families. In addition to a string of certifications on the subject of psychology, Niharika is also a Bharatnaty...
Dec 01, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode of Wings Podcast we will meet Shweta Mulekar, a brand and visual communication designer who has worked with many FMCG, Fashion and Women-centric brands like ‘The Bombay Sweet Shop’, ‘Stranger & Sons Gin’, ‘The Jodi Life’, ‘Safecup’ to name a few. She considers herself to be curious, passionate and creative person deeply interested in problem solving for a social cause. Recently completing a Master’s in Business Design from 'Elisava,' a leading School of Design established in ...
Nov 24, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
