Flourishe

About Flourishe

Hosted by two accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, Flourishe is a unique podcast for women who want to restart their careers. With its combination of practical advice, expert interviews and inspiring stories, Flourishe is the ultimate resource for returning women who want to flourish in their careers. Join-in and take the first step to reignite your career!

Publisher

Flourishe

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Mar 2023

Latest episode

17 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2023

   Cheer for Season 1 Finale

   After producing 16 episodes consistently, we are taking a break from this season. Do let us know what you felt about this season and what you would like to hear in the upcoming season. Reach out and connect to us - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

2. 

   5 Oct 2023

   S1E15 - How to shift from guilt to growth mindset

   Dear listeners, in this concluding part of our riveting conversation with Jacinta Jayachandran, we talk on how we can get away from the toxicity of guilt. Join us as we navigate through the important steps to lead a guilt free life, particularly for women returnees. In this episode, find out what really cuts to make that jump into the other side of the world - to live guilt free and conquer your career! Link to Hopeworks Foundation - https://hopeskipjump.org/ Know more about our expert guest speaker - https://in.linkedin.com/in/jacintha-jayachandran-empowering1milliongirls Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

3. 

   19 Sept 2023

   S1E14: Guilt Free Living How do I hop, skip and jump the vicious circle?

   Noise cancellation and zero tolerance policy! Do you have space for yourself in your own life, are you at the centre of your existence? Hear to a lot more interesting conversation that no one else other than Jacintha can explain it the way that she has. Hear to this 3rd part in the series to unguilting yourself. You will feel guilty if you dont hear to this!!! Don’t be Guilty Don’t Serve Guilt Don’t be an epitome of Guilt Link to Hopeworks Foundation - https://hopeskipjump.org/ Know more about our expert guest speaker - https://in.linkedin.com/in/jacintha-jayachandran-empowering1milliongirls Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

4. 

   5 Sept 2023

   S1E13 Guilt Free Living - Embrace it!

   We women have been eternal victims and torch bearers of guilt! Sacrifice is not making you sexy!!! It is making you a nagging person who is riding high on her guilt factor. Don’t get into that trap! Hear us in this 2nd part where we talk about how we our conditioned, we have become guilt induced, guilt inducing society. Let’s break this legacy we are carrying and help our future generations to lead a guilt free life. Don’t be Guilty Don’t Serve Guilt Don’t be an epitome of Guilt Create space for yourself! Link to Hopeworks Foundation - https://hopeskipjump.org/ Know more about our expert guest speaker - https://in.linkedin.com/in/jacintha-jayachandran-empowering1milliongirls Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

5. 

   22 Aug 2023

   S1E12 - Guilt-Free Living: Recognizing Its Presence!

   Imagine a world where you can dance through life without the weight of unnecessary guilt holding you back. 🕺💃 We're diving deep into this liberating topic and sharing some seriously awesome insights on how to spot guilt's sneaky tricks and show it the door! 🚪💪 Join us in this fun-filled episode as we share laughter, stories, and strategies for embracing a guilt-free lifestyle. Embrace growth and let go of unnecessary burdens. Know more about our expert guest speaker - https://in.linkedin.com/in/jacintha-jayachandran-empowering1milliongirls Link to Hopeworks Foundation - https://hopeskipjump.org/ Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

6. 

   8 Aug 2023

   Thriving in the First 90 days: Navigating Your Return to Work

   The first week and then 30 days and before you know it, you would have completed your first 90 days in your new company. How do you make best use of this phase to have a long lasting impact in your career? Hear from Anvith Murthy, VP, HR, Rapido about how to settle-in, have productive one-one, not to shy away about doign skip levels. Know more about our expert guest speaker - Anvith Murthy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anvithmurthy/ ⁠ Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

7. 

   25 Jul 2023

   Returnee's Playbook: Mastering Negotiation Skills

   Negotiation! It need not be daunting. We already possess this skill and use it in different places. But, how to put it to good use while having career discussions and negotiate better? Hear from our special guest Nikhil Damle about negotiating better. He is a Catalyst Coach, an NLP Master Practitioner, a Gestalt Certified Master. He is an Ex-VP/CAO with Morgan Stanley. He is a Cricket Lover and a Foodathon Organiser. Know more about our expert guest speaker - Nikhil Damle | LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilsdamle/) Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

8. 

   11 Jul 2023

   Nimisha's inspiring story of returnship!

   Each of our earlier episodes was paving way for this episode where you will hear from a returnee on how she returned back to the workforce. Our guest speaker, Nimisha Chatterjee shares her experiences, how she kept herself active and paved way for her successful return. Hear us and take away inspirations for your own restart! Know more about our expert guest speaker - Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

9. 

   27 Jun 2023

   From Breaks to Bosses: Acing the Manager Interview Round!

   Cracking the interview round with the hiring manager is almost always a make-or-break deal. This adds an extra layer of anxiousness to the interview. Let's hear from our guest of this episode Ms.Neelu Jethani on how you can prepare better and what does a hiring manager look for while hiring not just a returnee but in fact anyone else onto their team. Your comeback story starts here! Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Know more about our expert guest speaker, Neelu Jethani - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelu-jethani-300507/

10. 

    13 Jun 2023

    Lights, Camera, Interview - Showcase Your Best Performance!

    In this episode, we will dive deep into the world of interviews specifically tailored for women returning to the workforce. Join us with our guest speaker Neha Parashar to hear about practical strategies, quick tips and empowering advice to help you succeed in your interview journey. Discover the importance of interview preparation and how it can set you apart from other candidates. Learn how to address career gaps and leverage your unique skills and experiences as returnees. Explore strategies for answering challenging interview questions and showcasing your value. Tune in to this episode and unlock the secrets to interview success as a returnee. Your comeback story starts here! Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Know more about our expert guest speaker, Neha Parashar - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parasharneha/

11. 

    30 May 2023

    Wear your confidence, Lady!

    Self confidence is a super power! Once you start believing in yourself, magic happens. 69% of women feel less confident after a career break and we start harboring self-doubt. Hence, this episode is dedicated to regaining our confidence and focusing on our brand presence. Hear from Ms. Pooja Salwan, CEO and Principal Coach at Blue Ribbon Academy, which focuses on building confidence and public speaking. Ms. Salwan is an MBA from ISB (Hyderabad) and NYU. She is in public speaking and communication. She is a Mentor of Change with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and a founder member of WICCI-SDG. Know more about our expert guest speaker - ⁠(20) Pooja Maheshwari Salwan | LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojasalwan/) Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/

12. 

    16 May 2023

    Resume Accomplished, the exciting path ahead...

    In this third and final part of Resume writing, we talk about Video resume, nuances of cover letter and sum it up by talking about applying right.  Hear to this and more from our guest speaker Ms.Pragati Sharma. Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Know more about our expert guest speaker - Pragati Sharma - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-sharma-india/?originalSubdomain=in I4consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/i4hrconsulting/

13. 

    2 May 2023

    Resume to road ahead...

    What’s the most common myth about resume? A belief that job search starts and ends with a good resume! Not true! What's the truth then? A well begun resume is a half the job done well! And that there are more aspects around resume – such as Video resume, cover letter, showcasing passion project work beyond resume and so much more! Tune into 4th episode of Flourishe Podcast. In this episode, we decode the art of resume writing, beyond the resume itself. We discuss the importance of video resumes and when to do them,  relevance of cover letters and how to write them, highlighting your passion project writing and where to showcase them [hint: returnees who are techies, tune in for a wealth of info on this] Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn Deepthi Rao - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Know more about our expert guest speaker, Pragati Sharma - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragati-sharma-india/?originalSubdomain=in I4consulting - https://www.linkedin.com/company/i4hrconsulting/

14. 

    18 Apr 2023

    Uh...oh! Where is my resumé?

    What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you want to restart? So far, we have spoken about physical and mental preparedness. The next vital step is to prepare your resumé. Though this can be a tedious process, we have tried to make it much easier for you in this 3-part series on resumé building and all you need to know about it. Hear to some great inputs from our guest speaker Ms.Pragati Sharma. She is the Founder of i4 HR Consulting & Technology.  She has 20+ years of rich experience in leadership and diversity hiring across several big names like the TATAs, Landmark retail, Korn Ferry and Cult.fit in HR and Talent acquisition. Her firm i4 HR Consulting is a Talent and Learning Solutions company. They work with more than 50+ start ups on their leadership hiring, HR processes and learning needs, across India and the middle east. Check out more about Pragati’s company at - www.i4consulting.co.in

15. 

    2 Apr 2023

    Get Set Restart!

    Hello listener! We are back with our second episode and eager to connect with you… Why?! Because we wanted to share our story of restarting. Now is the time for some reality checks, some real conversations on why you should restart and what factors one should to take into account before restarting. Listen to our candid conversation on what motivated us to restart or even pause when necessary, what our anxieties were and where we found our strength. Email us your comments and feedback to ⁠⁠⁠flourisheme@gmail.com⁠⁠ Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Find more about us in our website ⁠https://www.flourishe.org⁠ Research Links -  Moms’ expectations from 2023 | The Financial Express (https://www.financialexpress.com/brand-initiative/moms-expectations-from-2023/2929642/)

16. 

    19 Mar 2023

    The Launch!

    Hello listener! Why just survive, when you can thrive and flourish? Flourishe is a podcast designed to support women who are returning to work after taking a career break. Whether you've been away from the workforce for a few years or several decades, Flourishe is here to help you reignite your career. Hosted by two accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, Flourishe offers a wealth of practical tips, inspiration and simply a safe space to listen in. The hosts share their own experiences and provide tips on everything from updating your resume to cracking the interview and getting fully ready for your return. Flourishe podcast is the place for real and authentic conversations. Email us your comments and feedback to ⁠⁠⁠flourisheme@gmail.com⁠⁠ Follow/Connect with us on LinkedIn - Deepthi Rao - www.linkedin.com/in/deepthi-rao-bangalore Selvakani Selvaraj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selvakani/ Find more about us in our website ⁠https://www.flourishe.org⁠ Research Links - World Bank Report - https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2019/03/08/working-for-women-in-india https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/talking-point/for-women-returnship-programs-have-a-long-way-to-go-111638853357467.html

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