Extra-ordinary common people
Flirting With A Fish
My audio interview series, featuring some ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Flirting with a Fish dissects the lives of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, teachers, innovators, etc., whose focus in life is learning and not just achieving.“In the routine hustle of life, we keep meeting people focused on trapping the fish. So, when you meet someone who likes to flirt with the idea of catching a fish, you can’t help but turn around and notice.”Match My [Talent]’s latest initiative is a step towards making some raw, unfiltered conversation, with such unique people. These are people who may o...
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Jul 10, 2026
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Power, Hindi & Krishna, a raw conversation India needs right now 18.08.2025 54:41
Send us Fan Mail There is a reason why actors and artists are seen as different — they often experience life and humanity at a depth most of us overlook. This truth shines in our powerful conversation with Prakash Belawadi — acclaimed actor, director, and thinker, known for his roles in Tashkent Files, Kashmir Files, Pathaan, and many more but definitely the incredible 10 hr + play - Parva In thi...
How Religion & Schooling Kill Critical Thinking | Ft. Dr. Awdhesh Singh| Sonia Choksi 02.08.2025 1:08:41
Send us Fan Mail India produces some of the brightest minds in the world, yet struggles with critical thinking. Why do our schools teach us WHAT to think, but never HOW to think? From ancient philosophies to modern classrooms, we uncover how rote learning is shaping our mindset and killing innovation. Watch till the end for 5 powerful solutions to transform India from memorizing answers to leading...
This Uber Driver Taught Me What Real Education Means| Ft. Mahesh Kumar| Sonia Choksi 25.07.2025 49:03
Send us Fan Mail Meet Mahesh Kumar. An Uber driver in Delhi… but his real identity is something the city often forgets to see A man of dignity. A soul shaped by struggle. A human just like you and me. Born into a farmer’s family, Mahesh didn’t come to Delhi with confidence or connections. He didn’t know how to drive. Didn’t even know how to survive in a city that moves fast, talks loud, and rarel...
Petrodollar Exposed: How USA Controls the World | Nadeem Siraj | Sonia Choksi 08.07.2025 57:21
Send us Fan Mail Is the US still the world’s superpower or is its empire silently crumbling? In this unfiltered podcast with undercover journalist Nadeem Siraj, we uncover the hidden truth behind US imperialism, the petrodollar system, and global manipulation. From Iran’s silent resistance to India’s balancing act, this is a masterclass in how global politics and economy truly work. You’ll learn...
Survived a Deadly Avalanche at 5,500m | Mt Everest Climber | Adventure |Romil Barthwal| Sonia Choksi 28.06.2025 33:11
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to survive a deadly avalanche at 5,500m ? 🏔️ Meet Lt Col Romil Barthwal — Special Forces veteran & CEO of Boots & Crampons — who’s led teams through life-threatening expeditions. In this gripping podcast, he shares how mindset, not muscles, conquers mountains. Discover leadership lessons from Everest, why it’s 60% mental, and what fear vs. recklessness re...
Warning: Delhi Deadly Air | Vimlendu Jha| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish 21.06.2025 46:28
Send us Fan Mail What if hunger had no voice… and clean air had a price tag? In this brutally honest episode, we sit down with Vimlendu Jha — environmentalist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Swechha, a movement that's been fighting for clean air, rivers, and dignity for over two decades. Vimlendu doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. He talks about what it really means to be poor in a country tha...
Organ Donation Truth & The Pain Doctors Hide| Abhiyutthan Singh| Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish 13.06.2025 54:56
Send us Fan Mail What if your final goodbye could be someone else’s second chance at life? This episode unpacks the beauty and the burden of organ donation in India, and the often-ignored emotional reality of being a doctor. We dive into the heart of transplant medicine from kidney failure to gallbladder myths — and reveal why registration alone isn't enough when families can still say no aft...
The Science Behind Earth’s 50-Year Countdown| Tirthankar Ghosh |Sonia Choksi | Flirtingwithafish 07.06.2025 0:43
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it’s like to chase glaciers — not as a tourist, but as a purpose? ❄️ This isn’t just a video about melting ice. It’s about melting timelines. About the urgency buried deep within the mountains. About what could unfold in the next 50 years — if we keep looking away. In this deeply personal and data-rich episode, we sit down with Tirthankar Ghosh, a Ph. D...
India’s Next Crisis: Malnutrition & Failing Governance | Piyush Khare| Sonia Choksi| FWF 16.05.2025 44:29
Send us Fan Mail India is at a crossroads — not because we don’t know our problems, but because we keep chasing short-term comforts over long-term change. This video isn’t just about hunger, floods, or unemployment. It’s about a much deeper crisis: a silent breakdown of systems — governance, planning, values — and a generation growing up in its shadow. From flooded cities and paper leaks, to malnu...
Inside a Woman’s Body & Mind: A Gynaecologist’s Guide to Owning Your Body | Dr. Yuvraj| Sonia Choksi 09.05.2025 1:01:29
Send us Fan Mail Why do many people feel uncomfortable when it comes to discussing women’s health, even with experts? What if the discomfort isn’t just about gender, but about the lack of understanding and inclusivity in healthcare? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Yuvrajsingh Jadeja, a leading gynecologist and surrogacy expert, joins host Sonia Choksi to break down the barriers in women’s...
Breaking Free from Societal Labels: The Path to Understanding Your True Self | Sujata Malik| Sonia Choksi 02.05.2025 56:19
Send us Fan Mail What happens when we remove the labels society, family, or even trauma has placed on us? Who are we, really, beneath the roles we play? In this transformative episode, we sit down with Sujata, a deeply intuitive spiritual and emotional therapist with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and corporate leaders through healing and awakening. We talk about vibrations, i...
The Truth About Tribal Rights in India 25.04.2025 1:36:57
Send us Fan Mail Trupti Parekh and Ambrish Mehta might look like any retired couple—until you hear their story. For 40+ years, they’ve lived with tribal communities in Narmada, fighting for land, dignity, and survival. To the people they support, they aren’t activists—they’re family. Even today, millions of tribals are called “encroachers” on forests they’ve lived in for generations. - Outdate...
How Sustainable Thinking Shapes Business, Cities & Life | Harsh Purohit |Sonia| Flirting with a Fish 16.04.2025 1:11:00
Send us Fan Mail What does ‘business sustainability’ really mean? In this thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Harsh Purohit, the Co-Founder of Cognito, a pioneering sustainability advisory. Harsh takes us on a journey beyond the surface of corporate profit-making and into the heart of what it takes for businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing world and why it is urgent - important a...
Why Your Body Feels Different Now| Nidhi Dhawan | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish 09.04.2025 1:11:38
Send us Fan Mail Is modern life rewriting the rules for our health? Dr. Nidhi Dhawan breaks down the unseen science of stress, sound & symptoms. If your body’s been speaking in signals, but you haven’t had the time to listen—this one’s your mirror. 🎧 Tune in. Breathe. Reflect. Reconnect. Watch the full video on Youtube - @FlirtingWithAFish #HolisticHealing #MentalHealthMatters #FlirtingWith...
Why people leave, The power of detachment & Spiritual growth| Radhika Iyer| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish 02.04.2025 55:23
Send us Fan Mail Hey, life mein kya sab theek chal raha hai? Agar Nahi toh, yeh podcast sirf aapke liye hai. We all have moments where we wonder—why is everything changing? Why do we feel stuck sometimes? And how do we let go of things that no longer serve us? In this conversation, Radhika Iyer Talati shares her journey—from surviving cancer to finding peace in the Himalayas and building Anahata...
Strategies, Mistakes & Hacks for Founders & Marketers| Deepan Siddhu| Sonia Choksi| Flirting with a Fish 27.03.2025 53:17
Send us Fan Mail Should you build an in-house growth marketing team or hire a marketing agency? Is marketing an art, a science, or a gut instinct? Does a big budget guarantee success, or is data-driven marketing the real game-changer? In this unfiltered, no-BS conversation, award-winning growth marketing strategist Deepan Siddhu unpacks what actually works—hard-earned lessons from years of exper...
The Woman Who Gave It All for Osho -Ma Anand Sheela 20.03.2025 43:36
Send us Fan Mail "What you will learn from this man, you won't learn in five lifetimes." - said her father. Her father’s bold teachings on life, youth, relationships and living an unapologetic life to her mother’s unwavering values and quiet but strong support, the security and freedom of Ma Anand Sheela’s childhood shaped her into the fearless leader she became. She agrees that t...
The Secret to Winning Every Negotiation (Backed by Science) |Ft. Amit Nandkeolyar | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a Fish 13.03.2025 43:02
Send us Fan Mail Want to win every negotiation or simply keen on learning the Psychology of negotiation ?— whether in business, salary discussions, or even daily life? You often look for Business mindset hacks and if that is why you are here, then, In this video, Mr. Amit Nandkeolyar, Associate Professor at IIMA and negotiation expert, reveals the science-backed strategies to master the art of neg...
Cancer Anxiety? Lets Fix That 06.03.2025 42:14
Send us Fan Mail Cancer sparks fear, but it’s not always a death sentence. With early detection and proper treatment, it can be cured! We’ve seen film stars and public figures fight even stage 3 cancer—and survive. If they can, so can we! The key? Awareness, regular checkups, and early diagnosis. Today, we dive deep into the reality of cancer. With us is Dr. Harit K. Chaturvedi, Chairman of Max In...
The Silly Side of Indian Weddings No One Talks About| Ft. Pooja Mathur | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish 28.02.2025 32:45
Send us Fan Mail 💡 Why should you listen to this episode? Because plastic is everywhere—in our food, our clothes, even the air we breathe. Listen because our celebrations don’t have to cost the planet. And because our choices today will define our future in old age and complete life of our younger ones. What are we trying to leave them with ? Did you know that an Indian wedding generates up to 9...
The Other Side of Cancer | Ft. Aanchal Sharma | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish 19.02.2025 1:04:33
Send us Fan Mail Aanchal Sharma: A Story of Strength, Hope & Action Aanchal Sharma, founder of Meals of Happiness NGO & CanHeal Community , didn’t just fight Stage 3 cancer —she redefined resilience. On World Cancer Day 2025 , she shares the unseen struggles of cancer, the importance of early detection , and the reality beyond the fear of death. Her journey isn’t just about surviving but t...
Making Sense of Death | Ft. Fakeera | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish 13.02.2025 1:14:21
Send us Fan Mail Facing the One Truth We Fear the Most: Death the one certainty of life, yet the one topic we avoid the most. We treat it as something dark, something better left unspoken. We convince ourselves that if we don’t acknowledge it, it won’t come for us. But does silence really change the inevitable? Can pretending it doesn’t exist make it hurt any less? Why is Death So Hard to Talk Abo...
Bicycling from Germany to India | Christoph & Johannes Witt's Epic 8-Country Journey 03.02.2025 31:18
Send us Fan Mail At 70, most people are slowing down, but not Johannes Witte. With his son Christoph, he embarked on a life-changing 7,500 km cycling journey from Germany to India. 🚴♂️🌍 From deserts to the Himalayan mountain passes, they faced it all with nothing but their bikes, grit, and the kindness of strangers. What started as a dream turned into an adventure that defied every age-related...
HANDLING FEAR & SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS | Ft. Manish Freeman | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish 25.01.2025 38:16
Send us Fan Mail What if you could really have an access to handling fear and judgments from family and society ? In this powerful episode, Manish Freeman shares how simple connections, authentic living, and embracing your true self can transform your life. From overcoming stage fear to discovering abundance, this episode is packed with inspiring insights and real-life stories that will leave you...
India, China, and Pakistan: A Story of Hate, Revenge, and Meth | Ft. Iqbal Chand Malhotra| Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fish 17.01.2025 1:00:46
Send us Fan Mail Step into the shadows of global politics with celebrated geopolitical analyst and author, Iqbal Chand Malhotra. From the India-China rivalry to the covert China-Pakistan alliance, this conversation reveals the hidden forces shaping our world. Discover how power struggles, trade, and policy are redefining nations and economies. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey into the hear...
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