Discover your SecondAct Podcast

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we are joined by Divya 'Marham' Batra. She is a poet, musician, storyteller, and Co-founder & Creative Head of Quirksmith Jewellery. While Divya has built a beloved homegrown brand, her journey goes far beyond entrepreneurship. Through her poetry, music, and creative expression, she has created spaces that feel safe, honest and...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we're joined by Indie filmmaker, Tribeny Rai. Tribeny is making waves in Indian film industry through her film, 'Shape of Momo', earning praises and support from the likes of Zoya Akhtar, Payal Kapadia, and many others. After garnering accolades in International film festival circuit, the film is now playing in theatres across I...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Tushar Tyagi. He is an independent filmmaker, founder of Yellowstone International film festival and his latest executive produced film, "In Search of the Sky" is on the way to the New York Indian Film Festival 2026. In the conversation, we dived into his life journey - why he left tech for the director&#3...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Girish Krishnamurthy returning for a Part 2 of our conversation. He is the managing Director of Tata MD Healthcare - a visionary leader and a pioneer in integrating tech and AI into healthcare.  In this conversation, we talked about Philosophical hurdles in Medicare industry, how Tata MD is bridging Preventive and C...

In the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct podcast, we got a special guest - Harpriya Bains. She is a stand-up comedian and self-proclaimed CEO of H&M (Cribbing Exhausted Overworked Housewife and Mother). In 2017, she transformed her lifelong love for art and performance into a bold comedic voice, stepping onto the stage to tell stories often left unheard.  Drawing inspiration from I...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct, we’re joined by Rajshri Deshpande - critically acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances in Sacred, Trial by Fire, and Black Warrant, and founder of Nabhangan Foundation, a not-for-profit dedicated to holistic rural development and building self-reliant communities. In this deeply honest conversation, Rajshri reflects on her journey fro...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we are honored to host - Girish Krishnamurthy - Managing Director of Tata MD Healthcare - a visionary leader and a pioneer in integrating tech and AI into healthcare.  Today, Tata MD has set a new global benchmark in integrated healthcare rendering advanced treatment over 25 chronic diseases. In the Part 1 of our conversation with Girish, w...

In this episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast),  we’re joined by a special guest, Pavleen Gujral. From her early days as a TV host to becoming an acclaimed actor (Angry Indian Goddesses, Made in Heaven), poet, health coach, and even a qualified lawyer - Pavleen’s journey is one of consistent reinvention.  But the path wasn’t seamless. Behind the accolades were moments of self-doubt, setbacks...

Women are doing so much already and sometimes, it’s okay to take a pause, pace down and stop showing up for every cause, fight and expectation placed on your shoulders.  That permission to rest, breathe and choose yourself is what Sucharita Tyagi wants every woman to hear.  A film critic, storyteller, and one of the most unapologetic voices in cinema, she moved to New York and started from scratch...

In this episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we’re joined by a very special guest. Ankur Singla. A successful entrepreneur and founder & CEO of Stir, Ankur has now made a bold pivot into filmmaking with his writer-directorial debut, Ghich Pich - a coming-of-age film about three friends, set in Chandigarh, 2001 - releasing in cinemas on 08th August 2025. In this candid conversation, we d...

What does happen when a busy office professional ditches a demanding office career to make people laugh? Join Neeti Palta on Discover Your SecondAct Podcast to hear about her overcoming challenges, using the quiet moments for gigantic belly laughs and meditating on the current state of comedy in India. From ads to making the comedy stage rock, her life is real, funny, and extremely relatable. Warn...

In this thought-provoking episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we explore the journeys of three visionary entrepreneurs who have redefined industries traditionally dominated by women through their remarkable business ventures.  Samir Modi (Founder, ColorBar ), Abhay Batra (Co-founder, Clovia), and Vikas Bagaria (Founder, PeeSafe) share their experiences of breaking stereotypes, understandin...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we got a vibrant panel of women - Aishwarya Dua (Founder & CEO, Sassiest), Astha Ahluwalia (Psychologist & Founder - Reboot Wellness) and Neha Singh (SEBI-Certified Financial Planner & Founder, Womoneysta). In this stimulating conversation, we dove deep into critical topics every woman needs to know-  Debunking taboo-fication of...

In this episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, join us for an inspiring and unfiltered conversation about Bollywood and an outsider’s experience in this land of nepotism with Rishi Gambhir, a talented actor, director, and voice-over artist. From being the voice of India’s childhood favorite dog—Shiro from Shinchan—to being the seductive voice of Massimo Torricelli in the Hindi dub of 365...

In the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest—RJ Ginnie AKA Ginnie Mahajan! Ginnie is an award-winning radio jockey and the beloved host of the morning show Suno Na Dilli on Radio City Delhi 91.1 In the conversation, we talked about her journey as an influential voice in the radio industry, the current state of the field, and exciting career opportuniti...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we got a special guest for you: Poshak Dua.  He is a renowned cyber-mentalist, mindreader, and illusionist, based in New Delhi. He has become a sensation in the Indian Magicians scene through his viral videos, blowing away the minds of celebrities and this is his podcast debut.  In the conversation, we delved into Poshak’s journey from purs...

On the latest episode of the Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we got a special guest with us, Mr. Vishesh Gupta. He is the Chairperson of Bharat Soka Gakkai. The esteemed organization is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Buddhist humanism throughout India, with a mission to foster peace, enlightenment, and a life of dignity for all. In our insightful conversation, Vishesh shares his journey...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast Season 4, we have an exceptional guest: Prof. Bijayalaxmi Nanda . She is the principal of the ever-prestigious Miranda House, University of Delhi. With this episode, we wanted to bring to light the fact that, contrary to popular belief, feminism is not a new phenomenon in India. It is not a buzzword or another Western fad endangering men of...

We are finally back with Season 4 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast with Archana Dutta. On the latest episode, we have a special guest for you: Ankit Jhamb. He is Chief Learning Officer at Grand Thorton Bharat LLP, a 2x TEDx Speaker, and a celebrated author (The Most Negative Book of Positivity, Chasing Fireflies, Lost & Found at 35). With this episode, we attempted to understand the real Ank...

On the Season 3 finale of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast , we have a very special guest, Pooja Bedi . She is an Indian actor, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Happy Soul India. In the conversation, we talked about her prestigious Bedi lineage, stardom, parenthood as a celebrity, spirituality, darkest trials and tribulations, her project - Happy Soul, and, of course, her SecondAct. This episo...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast , we have a special guest, Ajay Jain. He is the founder of Kunzum Cafe-Bookstores and author of ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’. From being an IT professional to becoming a journalist, travel photographer, author, and owner of one of India’s celebrated bookstore chains, Ajay is on the quest to make the most reinventions possible within the one-tak...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Sundeep Kochar. He is a celebrity astrologer, motivational speaker and life coach. In his 20+ years of experience, from being a cricketer and an actor to India’s one of the most celebrated astrologers with the longest running TV series on Zee News , Sundeep’s constant reinvention is a masterclass of SecondActs....

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast , we have a special guest, Meg Niman . They are the founder and facilitator of the Alter Ego Project. From Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce to Eminem’s Slim Shady , Alter Egos—the alternative personality that exists with us—has supported artists to delve deeper into the untapped realms of their potential and creativity. What if we tell you that normal...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast , we have a special guest, Robert Pardi . He is an author and the founder of Possibility in Action. For Robert, ‘Possibility in Action’ signifies how all of us can achieve our infinite potential if we take positive actions; Through his initiative of the same name, he supports people in escaping a life of conformity through fostering self-awa...

On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast , we have a special guest, Shalabh Mittal . He is the CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, India. Over past 2 decades, Shalabh has devoted himself to driving tangible social impact on-ground, spanning a wide array of sectors, including health, sanitation, and livelihood, garnering recognition from esteemed international developmental...