Deepali Vichare Dsouza

When women decided to step up: their dreams, successes and triumphs

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Engineering. Finance. Medicine. What should be your career choice? I am Deepali Vichare Dsouza. I have been born and raised in the suburbs of Mumbai, India. The city that loves simplicity and respects diversity. I grew up very ambitious and was often surrounded by level headed women, who worked very hard to be part of a successful society. Today, when I think about my little network of women and reflect on their career journeys, I must say I am proud to witness their achievements. This podcast is an attempt to bring those select few inspirational success stories to a larger audience.

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Deepali Vichare Dsouza

Episodes

#StepUp: It is all about passion 31.07.2025 8:02

I have wrapped Season 1 of this podcast. In this Finale episode, I have attempted to express my learnings and gratitude. Just want to echo and conclude what all my guests mentioned: It is all about passion and success will follow . #StepUp Stay connected as Season 2 will follow!

Photojournalism never sleeps 16.07.2025 48:25

Anushree Fadnavis is India’s first woman photojournalist to win the prestigious Pulitzer Award . Her work has been recognized in international publications and exhibitions, including as a TedX speaker. Her switch from engineering to photography and her compelling passion towards her profession is a visual journey by itself.

Decoding Area Studies 17.06.2025 47:13

As a political analyst and an author , Anurag Viswanath has explored the emotionally ambivalent relationship between India and China. In this episode, she unfolds the importance of area studies in maintaining diplomatic relations and international policy developments. Anurag is author of Finding India in China: Travels to the Lesser Known and Migratory Feasts.

Journalism must uphold authenticity 03.06.2025 24:40

Veteran media personality Vrunda Moghe Dev shares her experience on how she visualises the changing media fabric. Having been an author, professor and mentor to many aspiring journalists and film makers, Vrunda emphasizes on the importance of authenticity in journalism. It's fun to listen to experiences from Germany and Doordarshan - the national channel of India.

Medicine is not a cakewalk 26.05.2025 43:18

She first hand witnessed the delta wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Diabetologist Dr. Madhura More sheds a light on the demanding career path of becoming a medical doctor and pursuing specialization as a young mother. She exemplifies sheer passion and nothing else!

Entrepreneurship is very rewarding 26.05.2025 44:05

Gauri Talathi Lamb is a recipient of the prestigious Great British Business Women of the Year Award . From Mumbai to London, from a student to becoming an entrepreneur, from dealing with mergers & acquisitions to construction...Gauri’s career journey is simply inspiring! Gauri is also a mentor to young women, a podcaster and a great mum.

Introduction 26.05.2025 0:52

This is Deepali Vichare Dsouza’s debut as a podcaster. She is passionate about storytelling and has over two decades of experience in media relations and communications. She began her career as a healthcare journalist in India. With this podcast, Deepali has attempted to capture the inspirations, milestones, career choices of successful women from India and their message to the future career women...