The Socially Desi Show (2020 - 2020)

In today's show, we discuss the daily routine followed by the richest man on planet Earth, Jeff Bezos. We will also discuss my experiences and learnings from following it for the last 14 days. Jeff Bezos's daily routine - 1. Wake up naturally without an alarm clock 2. Read the newspaper and have coffee 3. Have breakfast with kids before they head out for school 4. Set up the first meeting of the day at 10:00 am 5. No meetings post 5:00 pm 6. Go to bed early to wake up early. One specific change was by slowing down and relaxing in the morning, I've found that I've been happier and I've got more done by literally doing less. I've been able to get more done, and the reason for that is because I'm ready to proactively get more particular on the tasks that are actually going to move the needle forwards. I cut out the noise before I take the time to relax and enjoy the process. I found that when I'm in a better mood, I get better work done.

On today's show let's talk about a few problems that we knowingly or unknowingly face in our daily lives due to social media. We will also be discussing solutions to these problems that might help you avoid or recover from these problems. Key topics include - 1. How social media is impacting attention span 2. Addiction to Social Media 3. Wasting time on social media 4. Privacy Threats 5. Cyber-crime and Cyberbullying 6. Lack of focus and productivity.

So, what are some of the primary reasons small businesses fail in India? I am going to share 4 of them with you on the Show today. Key topics include - 1. 42% of small businesses fail because There's no market for their product or service. 2. 14% of small businesses fail because they ignore their customer 3. 23% of small businesses fail because they don't have the right team 4. 29% of small businesses run out of cash in their first year of running the business.

Today I am joined by Kritika, who is pursuing her Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour from TISS, Mumbai. We talk about a few productivity systems that one can adopt in their daily life to get better and achieve their goals in the Post COVID Era. She is a self-improvement enthusiast and talks about productivity, minimalism, and personal branding on her youtube channel - Kritika Manshani.

Today I am joined by Rohini Khanna, an Entrepreneur, Designer, and Fashion Influencer from Mumbai. She recently launched her label "FMRtheStore by Rohini " at the Bombay Times Fashion Week and was the talk of the town with her refreshing take on women's workwear collection. We discuss How the lockdown trends have developed for fashion in India and what will happen to women's fashion post-COVID.

Today I am joined by Harshit, who is a Certified Nutritionist and Fitness Coach, and we are discussing a very interesting topic on how Indian Moms are dealing with the lockdown, their fitness goals, work, and family. Everyone is busy, male and female. No one, however, is busier than the modern-day mom. You spend large chunks of the day with your kids: cleaning them (and cleaning up after them), feeding them, playing with them, and shuffling them to their various activities.

Today I am joined by Devyani Jain. She is a Counselling Psychologist from Jaipur. She has done Masters in Counselling Psychology from Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong. For the past 6 years, she has been counseling young adults, middle-aged professionals, and couples. She expertise in relationship issues, substance abuse, family issues, and disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Bipolar. We are discussing how to maintain mental health within the family on today's episode.

Today I am joined by Shivani Malhotra. She is a seasoned HR professional with over 16 years of experience in various senior HR positions at reputed Indian and Multinational Companies in India and abroad. We talk about how you can develop and leverage your Personal Brand in the COVID Era.

Today I am joined by Himali Wahalkar. She is a Kudo Gold Medalist, Diploma Holder in Women's Self Defence, an MMA fighter, Unarmed Combat Instructor, and has represented India in International Karate Championship in 2016. We talk about the importance of self-defense for children and women in today's world.

Today I am joined by Bhoomeeka Jain. She is a Counseling Psychologist, Therapist, Graphologist, and an NLP Practitioner. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from SNDT University, Mumbai. We spoke about the ways in which parents can deal with their child's anxiety and stress during this pandemic.

Today on The Socially Desi Show, I am joined by Devyani Jain. She is a Counselling Psychologist from Jaipur. She has done Masters in Counselling Psychology. We will throw light on these important aspects of a relationship. Myths and facts, do's and don'ts, relationship tips, couple therapy and so much more.

Today I am joined by Rahul Bajaj. He is a Certified Golf Instructor with over 15 years of experience as a touring Pro and he is also the Founder of Golf Garage. We talk about the Future of Golf in India and lots more. Golf is no longer known as a sport of the rich, for the rich or by the rich. It is no longer restricted to the tycoons and Corporate giants, as the networking is far more open today. It has opened its doors for the middle-class because of the ascent in sponsored events by the leading Indian and multinational brands.

Today I am joined by my friend Devam Malhotra. We talk about how to unlock and harness the power of networking using LinkedIn. Devam is a seasoned management consultant with over 14 years of management consulting experience across various industries like Retail, CPG/FMCG, Auto, Education, Government, and Oil and Gas in India and the Middle East.

Today I am joined by Mridul Sawhney. She is Co-Founder and Creative Director at AM Branding, a New Delhi based luxury branding Studio. We would be exploring more about the concept of 'branding', myths around brand communications, the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, and lots more.

Today I am joined by Bihu Pal. She is a Certified Nutritionist and Fitness Consultant from Bhopal. We talk about the importance of nutrition in our day to day lives and Bihu helps us bust a few myths about nutrition. Our body is a mix of complex systems and organs that perhaps gets affected by everything and anything around us - the environment we live in, pollution, the food and drinks that we consume, our sleeping ways, the way we involve ourselves in daily activities, and all.

Today, I am joined by my good friend, gaming partner, and a fellow Podcaster - Shivam Garg. He is a DevOps Engineer by profession. We talk about our podcasting journey and friendship in general. We share tips and strategy to start your own podcast.

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Today I am joined by my dear friend and the author of the romantic novel " Dawn in Florence" - Nayana. She is a software engineer and an avid traveler. We talk about her book and the love for writing and romance. Nayana started her writing journey as a travel blogger and eventually developed an interest in writing fiction. In the world full of binge-watchers, be someone who is into reading books and novels. Reading books takes you on a journey, no movie or web series can ever take you on.

Have you ever wondered what would life be without music? Well, I did and I think that the world would be a very very quiet place. In my opinion, music is something extraordinary; it is what makes humans human. Music is in a number of ways the fabric to our lives and the definition of society. It can be described as one of the most treasured human experiences. Everyone enjoys music and this becomes more apparent in every significant event from weddings to graduation ceremonies, formal inaugurations, and birthdays.

Today, I am joined by Nitika. She is a professional dance instructor and Choreographer from Delhi. We discuss about the apparent misconception around dance as an unconventional career, the impact of Covid-19 on the entertainment industry, and much more.

Today, I am joined by Shruti. She is an international presenter, a master trainer, and a lifestyle coach from Pune. She shares her journey into fitness and lifestyle coaching. It is power-packed with tips and advice for getting into the industry for a lot of aspiring coaches and trainers. Shruti also shares a lot of tips for our audience to start and sustain their fitness journey.

Today I am joined by Aprajita. She is the Founder of the label Aprajita Toor which is symbolic of the rich cultural Indian heritage. In today's episode, we would be talking about - sustaining your fashion brand during a pandemic, aligning your brand and vision in these unprecedented times, managing employees, cash flow, and much more.