Sum of Everything

Have you ever achieved something you've worked incredibly hard for… only to feel like you didn't deserve it? In this episode, I share one of the most surreal experiences of my career - being recognized as one of Photon Legal's Top 40 Innovative Legal Leaders - and why that achievement unexpectedly became the first time I truly experienced Imposter Syndrome . But this episode isn't just about self-...

After more than a year away, the Sum of Everything Podcast is finally back. In this first episode of Season 2, I'm sharing why I stopped creating, what kept me away for so long, and how I finally found the courage to hit "record" again. What started as a short break slowly turned into an unplanned hiatus filled with burnout, overconsumption, self-doubt, and perfectionism. Somewhere along the way,...

Have you ever taken a solo trip? Or if not a whole trip, at least gone to the movies alone? Walked through a mall by yourself or had only yourself as company for a meal? Have you ever discovered a different side to you on these solo adventures, struck up conversations with unlikely companions and come to become friends with people you would never have otherwise met but for this strange play of fat...

The most natural marker of human nature is to set a goal in the beginning of January and forget about it by the time March rolls around. By the time we're 6 months into a year, our New Year Resolutions become memories, with the promise of "next year" hanging wistfully in the air. But maybe this year can be different? How about you join me in doing a half yearly check-in of your goals for the year?...

Being a mom may not have been a question a mere few decades ago, but today, it most certainly is a choice - and one that needs to be made with a lot of consideration, empathy and most importantly, enough information. Motherhood brings with it a myriad of challenges, but one may not feel equipped enough to handle, no matter how prepared one is at the beginning of the journey, and the fact is, there...

Motherhood comes with a myriad of emotions - excitement and love for the new member of the family, of course, but also the lesser known and rarely talked about aspects of motherhood like post partum depression, resentment towards one's child, or the physical, emotional and mental toll becoming a mother takes on a woman. Well, all this to say, that while one can cherish their offspring, motherhood...

Moms are superheroes and working moms, some would argue, even more so, what with the intense balancing act of maintaining not only your home and children, but also your career and professional life. However, being a working woman while raising kids comes with its own set of unique challenges, and most commonly - the guilt of not being there for your child. Join me in conversation with coach, facil...

Mother's Day is round the corner, and this is the perfect excuse to dig deep into the minds of the most important women in our lives - our raison d'etre - our Moms. During May on Sum of Everything, we will get every possible perspective from all kinds of moms - stay at home moms, working moms, struggling moms, old moms, new moms. And the only apt person to bring on as the first guest for this seri...

Milestone years bring with them an inevitable point of reflection. Although my milestone birthday was last year, my 31st time around the sun taught me a lot, some of which, I dare say, might be good reminders for us all. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-Everything While you're here, you might want to check out the blog as well: ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/sumofeverything-blog

At an age when people barely find time to get a good night's sleep after slogging at work all day, we have here a man, who is not just a full time lawyer, but also a photographer par excellence with an enviable number of projects under his belt, all while also being a full time family man with twin toddlers to boot! Join me in conversation with Vivek Verma, as I quiz him on his many passions and a...

In an exciting, informative, albeit slightly long episode, Mr. K S Rajan (aka Dad) and I continue our conversation and exploration of the world of mutual funds, stock markets and everything money. Join us, as we talk about the right time to invest, where to park your money, how to choose your investment vehicle and lots more! And if your curiosity isn't satisfied, you can ask endless questions her...

We all know of making money for necessity or for luxuries, but what about when "making money" is your passion?... No, seriously! The world of finance, investments and portfolios was what gave a new seed of life to a freshly-retired Mr. KS Rajan (a.k.a. my DAD). An air conditioning man all his life, he rekindled a decades-old interest in making money and helping others make money through investment...

If you've heard my podcast before, you'd know that I call myself a "serial hobbyist with an unquenchable thirst for learning". That's not an exaggeration because my list of interests is never-ending, with a new one almost every fortnight (although that maybe a little bit of an exaggeration). Sometimes I wonder if there's just too many, but really, who put a limit on the number of things one should...

If you have ever met an Army Officer, or their family, one of the many thoughts that has crossed your mind has probably been about how amazing their life must be with the perks and privileges that are afforded. But have you ever stopped and considered all that goes in to earning those things? In this last installment of the Women Empowerment month on Sum of Everything, join me as we pierce the gla...

Have you ever felt so homesick in a foreign country that it prompted you to start a whole enterprise which eventually led to recognition from the Government back home? Well, Swarnim did! Join me as I get progressively more overawed by this iron lady, who began her enterprise simply because she missed Bollywood music in Korea, and now, gets contacted by even locals to organise events for them! Foll...

What is the strangest thing ever that happened to you that led you to the life you were meant to lead? For Isha, it was randomly watching the video of a song from a movie she didn't even watch that led her to becoming a hairstylist, one of the first curly hair experts in Bangalore and eventually, the founder of her very own brand. In our next episode for women empowerment month, join me as I curl...

March is synonymous with International Women's Day, which falls on 8th March. And well, what better way to celebrate March on Sum of Everything than to dedicate it to all the amazing women out there! In this episode, I explore what empowerment means to me, and to 6 other women that I love and admire - and discover what we can take away from our respective perspectives on what it means to be empowe...

Marriage as an institution has changed its form in so many ways in the last few decades. What used to be set roles of men and women in marriages no longer hold true, especially in today's context of nuclear families and fluid gender roles. Join me as I chat with Vikas and Tanvee, a couple in a "Modern Marriage" to see what they have to say about Marriages today. We would love to hear from you at ⁠...

During childhood, my parents would often remark that my sister and I were as different as chalk and cheese. "And I'm the tastier one!", would be my instantaneous response. Siblings are weird. They are somehow your worst enemy and your best friend rolled into one. They can be your complete opposite and yet, no one knows you better than they do, and that is precisely why they know exactly where, how...

Few things are as cathartic as talking to your best friend about love, relationships and everything related. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to one such conversation, as my best friend and I discuss relationships, evolution and what love means to us... 15 years ago when we first met as teenagers, and how we view it now! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-Everything While you'r...

Have you ever crossed paths with someone and thought to yourself, "There is no way that this meeting was co-incidental. It had to be fate"? Well, what if I told you that some believe that every single person you ever interact with, even if it is that annoying person who pushed you on the metro, or the kind lady who shared her umbrella with you when you were caught in the rain, or even the kid you...

In part 2 of the series on Navigating Newness, we are joined by our first ever featuring guest who helps decode what its like moving to and living` in a foreign country where everything is new - culture, language, food, and even the weather! So, lets dive right in! We would love to hear from you at ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-Everything While you're here, you might want to check out the blog as w...

Have you ever moved? Shifted cities, schools, colleges, jobs? Did you find it easy or was it so daunting that you just wanted to give up and stay in bed? Have you ever wished for someone to hold your hand through the process and help you figure it out the newness? Well, as a self proclaimed moving expert, In this episode, I discuss some basic points that could help you navigate the uncertainties o...

Happy New Year, Folks! It's that time of the year again, when most of us are quite seriously considering jumping on the "New Year, New Me" bandwagon. We've made resolutions, drawn up plans, set goals... all with the belief that this year we really will achieve them. But many a time, we tend to lose motivation because we aren't where we thought we would be at a particular point in time, or we simpl...

Who hasn't faced rejection in life? Rejection is omnipresent, be it in your job, relationship, or, something worse - like the rejection by uber drivers and auto wale bhaiyyas. One can choose to mope when in the face of rejection, or one can choose to look at it in renewed light. What would you choose? We would love to hear from you at ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Sum-Of-Everything While you're here, you...