The SoapyRao Show

Climate change is one of the most critical issues of our time. And it is not just an environmental issue; it's a human issue, affecting every aspect of our lives from the air we breathe to the food we eat, and the stability of our economies and communities. As we navigate through the complexities of climate science, policy, and action, we are honored to be joined by a truly inspiring guest in this...

It's a friends' reunion! Join our conversation with Computer Scientist, Researcher and long-time pal Michael Timothy Bennett in our latest episode of @thesoapyraoshow. Michael is a computer scientist with the Australian National University. His research explores intelligence from first principles, blending philosophical arguments, math proofs and experimental results. He presented a unified theory...

Join us as our host Sundeep Rao embarks on a introspective journey in this quick but hard hitting segment on embracing your identity through self-reflection. Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us! ------------------------------------------ Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lo...

In this week's episode, a soliloquy from our host, Sundeep Rao, on choices.  The politically-charged term 'choice' has steadily made its way into discourse and the commoners' psyche. How do we navigate the nuances of decision making and the subsequent consequences? How do we choose our beliefs in an increasingly polarized world? These are some of the questions we are asking out loud this week...

Did you hear? Fast is Out and Slow is In! Join our conversation with handloom enthusiast Isha Priya Singh as we dive into the world of slow fashion and the rich tapestry that is Indian textiles!  Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us! To learn more about Isha's work click the link below: https://www.instagram.com/desidrapes/ https://desidrapes.w...

Doctor, nutrition expert, wellbeing advocate and columnist, Nandita Iyer is the author of three bestselling books. She has been writing on nutrition, health and food for over fifteen years. Since 2006, her popular blog Saffron Trail has been a major resource for healthy food and vegetarian recipes. Nandita’s newsletter Sattva is about the joys of mindfulness and the beauty of slow living. She is a...

On this week's episode, we have the incredible Madhulika Liddle. Madhulika is an author, historian, blogger and film enthusiast. Her first novel The Englishman’s Cameo was launched in October 2009, with a French edition released in 2010 by Editions Philippe Picquier. The Englishman’s Cameo was well received and was followed by The Eighth Guest & Other Muzaffar Jang Mysteries (a collection of s...

Our guest this week is Economic and Social Historian, Dr. Guido Alfani, professor at Bocconi University, Milan. His fields of interest include economic history and demography, with a focus on long-term dynamics, on economic inequality and on the history of epidemics and pandemics. Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us! To learn more about Dr. Alfani'...

Teaching us to be graceful in what we do and encouraging us to practice the art of listening is this week's guest on The SoapyRao Show, Anuja Ghosalkar. Anuja Ghosalkar is a Bangalore based artist. She is the founder of Drama Queen, a Documentary theatre company, that focusses on personal histories & archival absences to extend the idea of theatre to create audacious work. Undocumented narrati...

In this week's episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have Prasenjeet Yadav, a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer. Prasenjeet holds a masters degree in molecular biology and has pursued research in molecular ecology for several years at National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India. Early in his scientific career, he realized that his real passion la...

On the 150th episode of The SoapyRao Show we have the amazing and passionate ingredient savant, Arina Suchde. Arina has dedicated her professional career to sustainable and health focused cooking and educating people about reducing food waste by getting the most out of produce. Her book 'The No-Waste Kitchen Cookbook' is a testament to her efforts towards promoting and adopting a zero-waste lifest...

In our latest episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have the illustrious Manu Bhagavan, Professor of History, Human Rights, and Public Policy at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, the City University of New York, where he is also Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. Professor Bhagavan is a specialist on modern India, focusing on the twentieth century late colonial...

In this episode of The SoapyRao Show, we delve deep into the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, human consciousness, and shared human experience. Our expert guest, Dr. Anil Seth, from the University of Sussex, explores the latest advancements in AI and how these technologies are coming closer to mimicking or understanding human consciousness. In this conversation, we examine the philosophic...

Ann is currently the Founder and CEO of Edica Naturals which provides anti-aging solutions with natural and plant-based supplements and clean CBD products through the Windfall CBD product line. www.edicanaturals.com Since leaving her legal career to focus on her passion for plant-based wellness, she founded and operated a chia and hemp-based superfood company, published two health food cookbooks a...

Amy Sandler is the Lead Coach & podcast host at Radical Candor, where she’s also served as Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Content Officer.  Amy has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide, ranging from CEOs and leadership teams to recent graduates just starting their careers. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowering people to develop greater awareness, resilience and com...

Abhijeet Tambe is a musician and sound designer based out of Bangalore, India. He holds an M.S. in Music Engineering from the University of Miami in Florida. He currently scores music and designs sound for film and theatre. Early in his career Abhijeet designed algorithms and wrote software for audio products. The companies he worked with include Cirrus Logic (Austin, Texas), Samsung (Bangalore),...

Josh Misner started college at Washington State University as a physics major, partly because he thought he wanted to pursue theoretical physics as a career after having worked in research and development for a manufacturing company. His first calculus class cured him of that desire. After deciding to have a third child, he along with his family moved to the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho area, where he tra...

Jahan Kalantar is a Sydney-based solicitor, university lecturer, and entrepreneur who describes himself as a ‘little guy lawyer’. He attributes his human rights leanings to his proud Persian heritage, a dislike of bullies, and a genuine belief that one person can make a difference. Leaving a successful career in finance in order to pursue law, he was admitted to the NSW Bar Association at the age...

Ronnie Polaneczky is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and certified positive-psychology practitioner who uses her deep listening and reporting skills to uncover and honor what matters to us the most: Our dreams - for ourselves and for those we love. Our relationships - with others and with our own hearts. Our courage and strength - which is always, always greater than we realize. In her TEDx...

Jay Johnson is passionate about guiding leaders and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and transform culture through behavioral intelligence. He has given keynotes, workshops, and lectures in more than 30 countries across 4 continents. He is proud to have shared an "idea worth spreading" as a TEDx Speaker, with 4 million+ viewers engaging his talk on Behavioral Intelligence as a new app...

Aditi Mittal is a comedian, writer, actor and barely manages anyone competently. Her stand-up comedy shows are A Beginner's Guide to India- BBC 1 (2015), Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say- Netflix (2017), Girl Meets Mic- Netflix (2019), Mother of Invention- Amazon Prime (UK, Ireland) (2020) She's been the first Indian comedian at multiple comedy festivals in the world- Edinburgh Comedy Festival, (Sc...

Israel “Izzy” Kalman is an international authority on bullying. During four decades of exhaustive research and fieldwork, he has been changing the way bullying is understood and neutralized. While exposing problems with the conventional, legalistic approach to bullying, Izzy has pioneered a pragmatic, more psychologically sound approach. Izzy's Website: https://www.izzykalman.com/about Izzy's Ted...

Jenny Simanowitz was born in South Africa and studied at the University of Cape Town and Trinity College Cambridge. She has worked in Europe as an international Communications Trainer and performer for over 25 years, running communication courses, and performing and moderating for international corporations and higher education colleges. Jenny is a founder member of the Centre for Applied Positive...

Dominic Colenso knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of performance. By the time he was 26 he had flown a Thunderbird, lost one million dollars and been fired by Simon Cowell. Beginning his career as a professional actor, he worked extensively on stage and screen before training as a director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Dominic’s experience and fascination in how the b...

Co-CEOs of LeapZone Strategies, Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses and lives. Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creati...