Motivation Spark

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women through Experiential Travel Bollywood movies have made everyone aspire to wanderlust. Who doesn’t want to wake up in the hills with a view or just laze on a beach? But, most women aren’t allowed to stay out till late in their own city while others fear traveling alone.   Tune in to this episode to listen to this fun conversation between your host Rohit Kokane an...

Human Trafficking: The Brutal Truth of Our Modern Society and the Need for Awareness and Action. We have progressed as a society on various levels but unfortunately, we haven’t been able to eradicate slavery. Human trafficking is still a brutal truth of our modern society and technology has amplified and made this crime worse. Tune in to this episode with the courageous social activist Pallabi Gho...

Do you call it periods, menstruation, or “that time of the month”? It is highly crucial to breaking the stigma around periods because the menstrual cycle is a normal bodily function in women much like anything else including urinating, pooping, or sneezing. Period poverty is such a big problem that 71% of women have no education about menstruation and 1 out of 5 girls drop out of school every mont...

Soldiers live in the shadow of death, but they are fearless because of the women in their lives who give them the courage to fight for their country. Army wives are indeed the backbone of the Indian Armed Forces.    Tune in to this emotional and courageous episode with our brave army wife Ambreen Zaidi, where she shares the situation of Army widows and their struggles with life after the death of...

The discussion of the generational gap is never-ending. Parenting practices across the world differs and to raise better kids you need better parenting tips. You might have felt that your parents never understood you, but now your kids feel the same way about you. Although, as parents, you can always bridge the gap for your children. Good news- There’s no one right way to raise a child. Tune into...

Sex is more than biology. It is not just a 2-3 minute act. It goes beyond the physical act, and it is essential to understand that it is not limited to being intuitive. In this episode, Niyatii Shah shares why sexual education is necessary for children and adults and; her challenges while educating and counseling them in India.  It is essential to understand the responsibility, hygiene and securit...

Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, Akanksha Thapliyal Bhatt shares ideas on the transformative nature of art and its ability to shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. For that matter, art can be in any form, be it writing, storytelling, copywriting, podcasting, painting, singing, dancing, and so on. Art is a way to express our emotions and feelings. It...

What happens when your child takes a toy from another child? You ask them to apologize. What do you do when you’re at the grocery store, and you accidentally bump your shopping cart into a stranger? You probably say sorry automatically! That said, many people struggle with the magnitude of this concept. They don’t apologize when it’s most important . Instead, they often become defensive, guarded,...

We do realize the physical ill effects of Addiction, but its adverse effect on one's mental health has yet to gain its due importance.  In this podcast episode, Rohit Kokane will share his personal life story and we're going to outline the general strategy that we'll be using to quit any other addiction you might have. By simply having a strategy your chances of success will increase dramatically....

I am in conversation with Prashant Pandita, a Kashmiri Pandit and the author of bookThe Jehlum Boys where we talk about writing a nail-biting thriller that thrives on friendship and is divided by the tensions and larger political disputes in a historically disputed land-Kashmir. As they say, the friendships that have been developed and nurtured during childhood are something that has a deep impact...

For the body to function properly, grow appropriately, and keep healthy, one must consume enough macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). If we feed our bodies the wrong types of food our lifespan can hugely decline because of this. By eating diets that are rich in nutrients, and contain little to no processed foods, our lives may be lengthened....

Entrepreneurs have to make multiple decisions on a daily basis and there is no shortcut to achieving success than doing hard work and smart work together. Rahul Basak's story is no different.  On this Podcast episode of Motivation Spark, we are in conversation with Rahul Basak who is a Serial Entrepreneur, and Keynote Speaker. We talked about - His Journey - Ways of starting businesses - The impor...

Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complicated condition that includes problems with communication and behavior. It can involve a wide range of symptoms and skills. ASD can be a minor problem or a disability that needs full-time care in a special facility. We had a very brief conversation with Varija Mehta, ABA Therapist, and touched on various aspects of the topic and the ro...

The workplace is changing in profound ways. From the ways we communicate, to corporate culture and how we do our jobs on a daily basis; the pace of change can be dizzying. Add to the mix of new technologies and the permanent marks of a global pandemic. It’s easy to see why companies must constantly innovate their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies. How do we get the entire company—including...

These days many couples are dealing with infertility problems and for such couples, IVF is a boon. When a woman can't conceive naturally then during such instances they can get pregnant through IVF.  What is IVF? How can IVF treatment be helpful? What care should be taken while undergoing IVF treatment? Why infertility problems is rising these days? How can you complete the dream of conceiving?  H...

Many women wonder whether it is possible to balance career demands and family responsibilities. After all in certain sections of society, there is the expectation that to be good mothers, women have to stop working.  In the episode, we spoke to Shikha Bhat to know her thoughts about various broad topics like The Life of Working Women Gender Bias Women's Burnout A Career in the Writing Industry, et...

Being practical and emotional is the bottom line. As a human, we always have a thought fight between mind and heart. Sometimes being emotional gives you the feeling of what others are in their situations. But getting emotional about your feelings kills you in silence. Practical people have reasons and logic for overcoming their issues or managing any pressure. Yet passionate people are on the web...

In this episode of Motivation Spark, Dr. Sejal Saheta opens up about everything related to skin and skincare. Being a dermatologist and venereologist is the greatest professional expertise that one can own to enlighten us about the skin and break the stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions. Let us hear from her on the following: Why Skincare is important? What are the benefits of skincare? How to d...

A true friend is someone who you can rely on when you need it. They treat you with respect and being around them makes you feel good. They have your best interest at heart. You feel comfortable being yourself with them and you can trust them. There are a lot of questions that surround around friendship which we have covered in the 'Gehraiyaan' season of the Motivation Spark podcast. What is true f...

The startup craze is for real but we only see one side of the coin and not the other. How does an investor look at the startups? What are the ways through which a startup can grow? What contributes to the success or the failure of the startup, you need to know. Devansh Lakhani of Lakhani Financial Services will guide us through all the curious questions. Tune in for more. Connect with Devansh Lakh...

This story dates back to 2007 and is a real-life story of my junior college admission where I just started figuring out my life and as I made progress ahead I could realize the difference between desire and destiny and this gave rise to a newer perspective. Tune in to know more. Connect with Rohit Kokane: Glitters Of Life YouTube Channel LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Hubhopper Credits: Podcast create...

Humanity today is facing one of the biggest challenges of the century and that is of stigmatizing people based on their way of living life and time frame of accomplishing goals.   We need to understand the social stigma, prejudice & discrimination in life which happens often and how are we coping with it?  What are those stigmas and what should be your attitude towards them, let us understand? Epi...

What is content writing and how one can get better at it? If this question revolves in your mind then this episode is for you where Aastha Sharma shares her story of being a content writer and growing in this very industry. We also talked about how one can live a better life by learning various life lessons.  Connect with Aastha Sharma Connect with Rohit Kokane Podcast created on Hubhopper Studio

You can achieve every single thing in life if you realize this is a universe that reflects and attracts what we strive for. Thus, focus on only what you want and not what you don't ever wish to achieve. Through this episode, I share some ways through which you can achieve anything you want in life.  Connect with Rohit Kokane https://expy.bio/rohitkokane Podcast created on Hubhopper Studio

When I used to value people's opinions over mine then I had gone through various issues in my life. Public opinion may hamper our growth and could be a hindrance in our life. We have to limit people's opinions to some extent in our life to make steady progress.   Do we have to worry about people's opinions? There are certain reasons why other people's opinion doesn't matter to me and I am happy to...