The CareerCast

Love to dance? So does Mamata, which is why she decided to pursue classical dance as a career. Mamata is both a student and teacher, and has spent nearly two decades perfecting her skills. Hear her talk about how she manages to keep India's traditions alive, while being a full-fledged entrepreneur. Her journey could inspire you to step into the past, for your future too!

Love the movies? So does Swaroop. So he decided to do something that many might call mad - become a filmmaker. From working in advertising to Bollywood, Swaroop's had a very interesting journey so far. Hear him talk about the challenges, and rewards of being a filmmaker. Along the way, you'll learn what it's really like to work in Bollywood, and how you too can make it big in India's city of dream...

Being a creator on social media is all the rage these days, but how do you make it sustainable? To answer that question, The CareerCast sat down with digital creator and culture journalist Shwetha Vasan, whose Instagram profile is quickly becoming the go-to for all things culture related. She talks about stepping into journalism, and how to create your own brand in the crowded space that is social...

Security and intelligence isn't just for the CIA, R&AW, or MI6, there's actually a massive private industry involved as well. If you've always been fascinated by the armed forces, why not consider a career in security research? If that sounds interesting, hear Vishal Sengupta talk about his journey in the industry, and what you need to build a successful career in the field. 

Whether its the IPL, ISL, PKL, or any of other India's myriad sports leagues, there's an army of talent working behind the scenes to keep the players fit and match-ready. Meet one of those heroes - Dhruv Balaraman. Dhruv is a strength and conditioning coach for the Kochi Blue Spikers, and at The Sports School. Hear him talk about the skills, talents, and grind of being a fitness coach, and how you...

Visuals are the backbone of the modern internet experience, and that's where photojournalists come in. Naveen Kumar is a freelance photographer who's covered everything from the farmer's protest in Delhi, to weddings. Listen to him talk about how anyone can be a photographer, and the key traits needed to succeed in the industry. You'll also learn about how you can start a career in photography, an...

We bring you a national level athlete turned sports and athletes manager. Shripoorna has not only helped multiple athletes train for the Paralympics and Olympics, but has also been part of an organisation that has been instrumental in India’s 7 of the 19 medals at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. He shares the state of the sports journalism, management and the ecosystem in India, and how aspirants can...

We sit down with Samrat Nath, a public relations expert to speak about his journey from a science student, to a corporate communications expert at one of India's leading PR firms. He talks about the ups and downs of his journey, and what you need to succeed in the space today. 

In this first episode of The Careercast, all three hosts of the show address the ever-growing need in the Indian youth to shift careers. How can we navigate the landscapes of different industries, and what can we do to find the right balance of success, rigor, learning and mental health.