What is a connection? How do we build and sustain it? Are human connections at times needed at all, especially in an age where toxic environments are in abundance along with a rising need for independence, personal freedom, and privacy?
In Care To Connect, we try to uncover these questions and more with people who communicate for a living to navigate their lives on a day-to-day basis.
New episode every Saturday.
Pooja Bhatia & Mansi Bhatia - Stories of outcasts, rebels and blacksheeps
Stories are everywhere, and if there's a right platform, they can be found. That is what Pooja and Mansi are doing with their publication house 'Blahcksheep,' finding and showcasing stories of people who are looking to be heard, be vulnerable and unfiltered. In this conversation we talk about understanding long form content, uplifting artists and art and much more!
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23 Sept 2023
Hamsini Marada - The art of balancing reality and utopia
How do we make art accessible? Does the book of law intersect with art? How do we understand the subjectivity of art and still call out its toxic elements? Listen to Hamsini, blissfully and enthusiastically give answers to these these intriguing questions and more in this stunning conversation.
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16 Sept 2023
Sumanto Chattopadhyay - Love for a language and old-school advertising
Sumanto is the epitome of someone who has truy imbibed creativity into his life. From his stint in advertising where he created award-winning campaigns to reciting a Rabindranath Tagore poetry in a YouTube video, he has done it all and bares it all in this insightful and humble conversation.
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9 Sept 2023
Shyam Sadasivan - On putting yourself out there and building a glass half-full mentality
Curiosity, your willingness to put yourself out, understanding a process of elimination, are just some of the things which executive coach and mentor, Shyam Sadasivan elucidated with grace and ease which provided some much needed perspective to build a promising and sustainable career in today's day and age. If we don't take the risk of getting rejected, we won't move ahead, just one of the amazing insight from this amazing conversation with him!
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2 Sept 2023
Urjita Wani - Breaking through cultural insecurity and how to time your punch-up comedy
This is one of those special episodes where there is a healthy balance of conversations and laughs, and of course, it had to be a stand-up comic. Urjita in this episode was so unabashed, honest, and it just went on to show just why she is killing on stage lately. We speak about edgy comics, why she doesn't want to do just jokes but provide insight through her comedy and much more.
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26 Aug 2023
Care to Connect x Sploot - Garima Kaushal
In this first episode of the third season, Care to Connect is proud to collaborate with Spoot, a community-led tech platform for dog parents to learn, engage and manage their pet's health and wellness in a holistic manner.
So in this episode we have the co-founder of Sploot, Garima Kaushal. We speak about Sploot's plans, how we can better our relations with animals and so much more in this amazing conversation!
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22 Jul 2023
Sanjit Phukan - On seeing yourself through art, and rediscovering a belonging
How do you balance your art and your job? Why is it so difficult to reconcile with people? Is home just a physical space? Sanjit Phukan in this very introspective episode delves deep into various elements of art, understanding and managing multiple connections with different stakeholders while embracing his vulnerabilities.
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8 Jul 2023
Anjali Bawa - Understanding the essence of connecting positively
This episode is a good example of why exactly Anjali started her business in the domain of a networking platform. She has a brilliant way of capturing conversations and makes the other person feel right at home even if she speaks about something professional. In this episode, she talks about how we can positively connect with others for effective collaboration, her journey as an entrepreneur and so much more!
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1 Jul 2023
Aleena Gandhi - How to dissect others' work without making them angry
Aleena is at the forefront of the advertising industry where she is helping us to try and make sense of brand advertisements which we are seeing all around us. In this stellar episode, she talks about how she perceives advertisements, and how she balances objectivity and subjectivity when breaking down campaigns while also enlightening us on how we can come to terms with our failures and be open about them.
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17 Jun 2023
Himangini Puri - Creating your own space one poem at a time
From understanding the space for poetry in the age of short attention spans to dissecting good and bad art and so much more, this conversation with Himi was as nuanced as her poetry.
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10 Jun 2023
Varun Duggirala - How to do things which will make people remember you with a smile
The ability to break complex ideas into simple terms is an art and Varun Duggirala has been able to master it. In the first episode of season two, Varun delves into multiple topics (like the prime multitasker that he is) ranging from building connections through curiosity, facing judgements, and the concept of lying to how he just wants people to feel happy when they remember him and more. It was a joyride ❤️
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20 May 2023
Tarunjeet Rattan - Building relationships with maturity and respectful dissent
Tarunjeet was to the point and just so honestly direct that if this was a pitch and I was her client, I would have instantly partnered with her, just like so many have already done in the industry. From being more empathetic, and allowing space for dissent in agency-client relationships to how women are finally beginning to speak up about what they want in the workplace, the veteran public relations specialist left no stone unturned in this eye-opening conversation.
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6 May 2023
Jigyasa Labroo - Making room for different kinds of hopes
Jigyasa has been tirelessly working towards giving children a voice, especially during today's volatile times when free speech in itself, is under threat. In this episode, she delves into how she communicates hope to children in marginalised communities, guiding children towards a brighter path at Slam Out Loud, while sharing her love for poetry and reciting some as well! 😊
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29 Apr 2023
Krusha Sahjwani Malkani - If she says she can do it, believe her!
From decoding conversations in toxic and unsupportive households, pacing herself towards a slow and steady growth on LinkedIn, to empowering women in India's gender-unbalanced corporate culture, career and life coach, and Head of Asia at Sociabble, Krusha Sahjwani Malkani lends us some much-needed insight and inspiration in this episode!
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22 Apr 2023
Pushpita Dey - Balancing Facts and Emotions in Media
In this episode, journalist Pushpita Dey sheds some light on news bias, how journalists as well as the public can play a vital role in stifling the spread of misinformation and more. In a post-fact world where opinions are shaping political and social narratives, this conversation is a must-listen.
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15 Apr 2023
Pradipta Mandal - Creating an Impact
In this episode, Pradipta, an integral member of the revered educational movement, Teach For India, discusses how she is trying to influence India's talented young people to join her in building a strong educational backbone in India while having to battle with high salaries and trendy offices which are luring in such talents. Also, she delves into how she keeps herself going when life goes south, how to have faith in people's authenticity and more!
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8 Apr 2023
Sachin Bhandary - We want our heroes to win, but go through hell first
After a (bloody) trip to Peru, to the hustle and bustle of Bombay and then to the calm and peace of Mysore, Sachin Bhandary, weaved this conversation just like I thought he would, like a story. From his take on a hero's journey in a story to the strategic portrayals of a brand for its target audiences, he delves into the personal and professional elements of storytelling in this insightful episode.
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31 Mar 2023
Introduction: Are we really independent?
In this introduction, I just want to share how a recent trip to Hyderabad made me start a podcast about understanding human connections. Welcome to the Care to Connect podcast! Hello, I am Ayushman, a communication enthusiast, professional and trainer. Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ayushman.basu/) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayushman-basu-4b0553107/). Follow Care to Connect on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/care2connectpodcast/). New episodes every Saturday ❤️ 😊
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