The Unscripted Career

Welcome to "The Unscripted Career," the podcast that delves into the unique journeys of individuals redefining success. Today, we're thrilled to host my friend and engineering batchmate, Sahil Khanna . Sahil's career is a testament to serendipity and personal growth, with diverse experiences spanning CEAT, MakeMyTrip, Flipkart, and Adidas. Join us as Sahil shares his insights on...

Meet Deepti Krishnan, founder of Anami, a B2B fragrances company. Deepti shares her 15-year career journey at Google, which included various digital marketing & operational roles, and her experience with the 2023 layoffs. She discusses how the layoff became an opportunity for self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of financial preparedness, which allowed her to found Anami. Anami focuses o...

Join me in this conversation with Mantaj Sidhu, who shares their journey from digital marketing and a five-year career at Google to founding Gill Organics, an organic food startup with a unique subscription model. Discover how Mantaj leveraged past experiences, embraced new challenges in farming, and continues to find creative fulfillment through video production. This episode highlights the impor...

In this epidsode "The Unscripted Career", we explore unconventional paths to professional fulfillment. Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Anu Dogra , who shares her journey of breaking free from the "vicious cycle" of metro living. Anu reveals how prioritizing personal freedom and leaning into intuition, even amidst resistance, led her to a unique blend of astrology and coach...

Welcome to "The Unscripted Career," the podcast where we explore unique professional journeys. In this episode, join Swati Gupta as she chats with Revati Sukumar , also known as Zooz. Revati opens up about her unconventional career path, from her MBA and management consulting days to her decision to take a career break, financially planned through smart investments. She shares how the CO...

Today, get ready to be inspired as we chat with Rohini Rathour – an IIM Bangalore alumna, a former head of thematic equities in the UK, and now a phenomenal leadership, life, and money coach. Rohini's story is a masterclass in resilience, from navigating a tough recession in London and realizing sales wasn't her calling, to finding her true north in coaching and even writing 2 book called...

Shalini Lahiri, IIM K Batch of 2011-2013 talks about her non-linear journey from an academic topper to aspiring IITian to a successful professional with a passion for beauty. Shalini shares her academic pursuits, early career experiences in the Middle East, a health-related career break, and reflections on personal life and the importance of self-belief in unscripted careers. _____________________...

In this episode of "The Unscripted Career", Arti Gupta Patel, who shares her unique journey from IIM Ahmedabad through various tech startups and entrepreneurial ventures, including Style Nook. Arti reflects on challenges like the post-9/11 US job market and the administrative aspects of being a founder in India, while also highlighting her integrated approach to career and motherhood, an...

In this insightful discussion, Arti shares her unique journey from IIM Ahmedabad through various tech startups and entrepreneurial ventures, including Style Nook. Arti reflects on challenges like the post-9/11 US job market and the administrative aspects of being a founder in India, while also highlighting her integrated approach to career and motherhood, and her transition to fractional CXO and c...

Today, we're diving deep into the fascinating career journey of Paromita Deb Areng (@suddentwilight) . Paromita opens up about how personal journey from her childhood to IIM to HR and the importance of creative outlets throughout her life. We also get into the vital role of community support in helping her overcome imposter syndrome, and the real talk about the challenges of staying authentic...