Chai-Side Chats

About Chai-Side Chats

Chai-Side Chats is an interdisciplinary talk show/podcast initiative that aims to bring artists together into dynamic discussions around creativity and creative process, the arts, healing, personal growth, identity, spirituality, mental/emotional well-being, and much more. In addition to deep, introspective conversations and reflections, each episode also features a special interactive experience where guest artists (and viewers/listeners) are guided through experiential expressive arts activities designed to awaken their creativity through collaboration and community.

Publisher

Chai-Side Chats

Category

arts · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jul 2022

Latest episode

20 Jan 2024

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jan 2024

   S4E4: On daring to do what you dream and exploring the boundaries of creative expression through rhythm, featuring Maya Rau Murthy

   In this interview episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya is in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Maya Rau Murthy about how she dares to do what she dreams as an artist and her journey of exploring her artistry and healing from mental health challenges as a dancer, composer, and konakkol artist. The episode concludes with an experiential activity that offers a glimpse into Maya’s rhythmic talents and impromptu creative expression through rhythm!

2. 

   14 Dec 2023

   S4E3: Vulnerability, insecurity, and self-worth in the inner and outer world of the artist experience, featuring Sindhu Natarajan

   Our host Aishwarya interviews Indian vocalist Sindhu Natarajan about her journey in navigating the career of full time artistry and musicianship, along with deep explorations and conversations about vulnerability, insecurity, self-worth, and what it means to be thriving as a musician.

3. 

   2 Nov 2023

   S4E2: Navigating the ever-evolving journey of a Bharatanatyam dancer, featuring Navya Maitri Konda

   In this interview episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya is in conversation with Navya Maitri Konda about the various aspects, challenges, strengths, and growing edges in the journey of a Bharatanatyam dancer, including discussions on motivation, discipline, learning, practice, and performance of one’s craft as an artist.

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.