Journeys with Krutika

Hi I'm Krutika, and todays conversation is with Sanjana. For most of us, we'll spend a significant portion of our lives in the corporate grind, working the traditional 9-to-5. It's an accepted way of life, and we often ride it out while navigating the inevitable trials and tribulations that come with it. Add today's highly competitive landscape into the mix, and many of us feel compelled to stay i...

Hi I'm Krutika, and today's conversation is with Leyton. He's an independent actor, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur - he's chosen to pave his own path in an industry he describes in his own words as fraught with injustice's, manipulative and at times sinister. Now it's not often that I get to meet someone who has such a clearly defined vision and mission for their purpose in this world. He spe...

Hi, I’m Krutika, and today conversation is with Navin. I’m not particularly religious or spiritual myself, but I’ve always been fascinated by people who feel a deep devotion to something bigger than themselves. Navin is one of those people. He’s undertaken several pilgrimages, but one in particular, his visit to Mount Kailash in Tibet, is a testament to his physical endurance, mental resilience, a...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Preeti. Preeti and I connected because of our shared love for Podcasting. She's the host of a podcast called It's Preeti Personal, a really clever play on her moniker which is aimed at having open and authentic conversations on topics through the lens of being south Asian. This passion project came about during the pandemic and let's face it, the pan...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Alpa. We discuss a topic that's guaranteed to affect 100% of women at some point in their life. Perimenopause. Referring to the years before a woman stops menstruating, it can be triggered as early as a when a woman is in her 30's. Despite it being a certainty for every woman, the reality is that the struggles of perimenopause are seldom shared so op...

Hi I’m Krutika and today’s conversation is with James. When we talk about the parent-child dynamic, we usually imagine the parent as the primary caregiver. That wasn’t the case for James. From the age of just four, he found himself taking on caring responsibilities after his mum was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis - an autoimmune disease that eventually left her in a coma state when James was st...

Hi I’m Krutika and today conversation is with Sandhya. Sandhya has devoted a large proportion of her life to service, the service of others and specifically empowering women of Indian descent. Sandhya’s journey was inspired from her early childhood in Kenya where she witnessed her siblings selflessly devote time and energy to the those in need, watching and learning the importance of giving back,...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Raj and Mick. They are the co-hosts of an incredible podcast called Bruv Cast. As a fellow Gujarati of a certain generation, all the topics they discuss, albeit from a male perspective are really resonate and conveyed with a sense of light-heartedness that make it an easy, yet impactful listen. I was absolutely thrilled that they agreed to join me fo...

Hi I’m Krutika, and todays conversation is with Bhavin. At 50 years young Bhavin has a level of strength and fitness that many would be envious of, however his journey to being in the best shape of his life wasn’t an immediate transformation. Like most things, it was a labour of good habits repeated regularly, from changing his nutrition and daily activities, Bhavin now embodies a level of discipl...

Hi, I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Anika. This journey is deeply personal, full of emotions and one I resonate with because it's a journey I too have traversed. Up until today I've never shared this part of my journey so publicly and I'm somewhat nervous about some of the revelations that are to come through this episode. But Anika's courage and her willingness to be so raw and open...

Hi, I’m Krutika, and today’s conversation is with my brother, Aum. Even though he’s seven years younger than me, his ability to pause, reflect, and carry a sense of self-awareness has been something I've quietly admired - especially because I know it's a practice he's worked hard to cultivate. So, in this episode we sit down to talk about his journey unmasking identity. He spent his early years in...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Jaydeep. Have you ever stopped to consider the impact of what you're eating? I've been a vegetarian all my life, A decision partly driven by the fact that I grew up in a household where this was the diet and by default, I ended up adopting. Growing up however, I've been surrounded by friends, family, colleagues and well also my partner eating meat, b...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Sonia. How often do we find ourselves following the path that’s expected of us, making choices we didn’t fully choose, simply because that’s what society, culture, or tradition says we should do? Sometimes, we don’t even realise we’re doing it, and we just keep moving forward, unaware of whether the life we're living is truly ours. But what happens w...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Nina. Born in Mayotte, a small French island situated in the Indian ocean, Nina's love for dance began when she was just 5 years old. Fast forward to today and she's turned her passion into a thriving dance business. She's a qualified Zumba teacher and a choreographer and trust me when I say her classes are a real work out! But behind the moves is a...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Hannah. A Chartered Accountant, owner of the Accountancy Hub and a fierce advocate for neurodiversity particularly in the accountancy space. In her late 20's Hannah was diagnosed dyslexic, like many of us (myself included), you might associate dyslexia primarily with difficulties in reading and spelling. But as I learned, it can manifest in so many w...

Hi I’m Krutika, and today’s conversation is with Jeremy. Have you ever stopped to think just how incredible our brains are? They’re the command centre for everything we do and the reason we are who we are. Each brain is so wonderfully unique, yet society and constructs of everyday life expect us to do things in a way that is, well…neurotypical! Jeremy, asks a powerful question: ‘What is normal, an...

Hi, I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Diren. When we think about the modern man, we envision someone embodying confidence, and charm. And whilst beauty standards are often thrust upon women. Let's not forget that Men face it too. Maybe just not as overtly. In this conversation we unpack Diren's journey with accepting appearances. Having battled Topical Steroid Withdrawal over several ye...

Hi I'm Krutika, and today's conversation is with Miraj. While he’s only in his 20s, his story starts over a decade ago when he was just 14. After sudden, and severe migraines as well as unexplained vomiting, a scan revealed something no one could’ve expected: a brain tumour. Within days, he was having surgery. A surgery that could have gone either way. What he shares reflecting on that time, the d...

Hi I'm Krutika and today's conversation is with Anjali, in the words of Alesha Keyes this “girl is on fire!” A Senior Project Surveyor, fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in construction, public speaker, newly appointed Chair of the Chartered Institute of Building… oh, and did I mention she’s also got a black belt in Taekwondo? Talk about a powerhouse. I feel Anjali is the modern women we...

Hi I'm Krutika, and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today's conversation is with Sofia - my youngest guest yet. At just 16, Her age may be young, but the obstacles she has overcome tell a story of remarkable strength. Battling Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), Sofia endured not only the physical toll of this debilitating skin condition but also the emotional struggles that come with it,...

Hi I'm Krutika, and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today’s conversation is with Nikki. Nikki is a chartered accountant, a chartered tax expert, a qualified fitness instructor, mum to a toddler and now a business owner. Wow, those are quite the achievements! However, having worked her way up the corporate ladder at one of the big 4 accountancy practices, the decision to leave that all be...

Hi I'm Krutika and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today’s conversation is with Kiara. She's a Gen Z, fifth year medical student studying at Imperial College London whose inspiration to enter the profession was in part, influenced by watching Gray's anatomy. I mean you can't deny that TV shows make doctors, surgeons and clinicians look super sexy! I’ve always had massive admiration for p...

Hi, I'm Krutika and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today’s conversation is with my brilliant nieces, Maya and Shreya - two Gen Z sisters who’ve grown up in a world where social media is as natural as breathing. Did you know that over 60% of the world’s population - that’s a staggering 5 billion people - use social media? On average, we spend over two hours a day scrolling, posting, and...

Hi, I'm Krutika and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today’s conversation is with Bansi. Imagine meeting someone online, falling head over heels in love, getting married, and then watching it all unravel in just a few years. Navigating a post-married life abroad and succumbing to the traditional expectations of a daughter-in-law in an Indian household brings with it its own challenges, bu...

Hi, I'm Krutika and this is my podcast Journeys with Krutika. Today's conversation is with my wonderful brother, Jigar Thanki. I may be a bit biased - after all, I’ve known him his whole life - but trust me when I say he’s one of the kindest, most inspiring, and knowledgeable people I’ve ever met. Whenever I face a challenge, whether personal or professional, he’s the person I turn to for wisdom a...