Throughout childhood, a step-by-step process of ‘what-next’ has been laid out pretty well for us. In school, it’s about moving up from one grade to another and scoring well in the board years. Post that, it is all about college. And then suddenly, you find yourself throwing your graduation cap up in the air, not knowing what life is going to be throwing at you next.
Here at Freshly Brewed, we are going to take a deep dive into life after college, to understand how various 'freshly brewed adults' our age are rapping their head around the term ‘adulting’ and figuring out life for themselves.
This week on Freshly Brewed, we sit down with Ananya Chhibba, a singer and content creator who is figuring it all out one post at a time.
We talk about what it really feels like to put yourself out there, dealing with fears and judgment, staying consistent when nothing seems to be working, and finding your footing when you're still at the very beginning. It's a conversation between two creators who are just trying to find their footing in this world of 'Content creation'.
This is for anyone who is building something which requires them to be in front of the camera and doesn't know where to begin.
29 Mar 2026
Ep10: I don't know how to plan my goals - So I asked my Dad
This one’s with my dad — who’s honestly responsible for a lot of self-awareness.
We talk about vision boards, goal planning, and how to approach the year without it feeling overwhelming, or like you need to have everything figured out.
I've been doing this special exercise of goal planning with him for a while now, and it’s genuinely shaped how I think about goals.
We did the exercise live together in this episode, and like always, something about it just… shifts things for me, helps me become more clearer about what I want to achieve.
If you’re in your 20s, feeling a bit lost, unsure, or stuck between planning everything and avoiding it altogether — this conversation might help, or at least make you feel a little less alone. Just take a pen and paper and do it once, you might come back to realize how it changed your life for the better.
15 Mar 2026
Ep9: 5 Questions I Asked Myself to (remotely) Figure Out What I Want
Feeling stuck in your career and not sure what you actually want? Same.
After 3 years in my first corporate job, I found myself in this weird limbo - wanting something different but having no idea what. So I did what any confused 20-something would do: I sat down with a reflection exercise lol.
In this episode, I'm walking you through 5 questions I asked myself that actually helped me get some clarity. Not perfect answers, but enough direction to realize what I value, what energizes me, and what I'm running toward vs. running away from.
This isn't about having it all figured out. It's about giving yourself the permission to actually think about what you want - without the pressure, the "reality checks," or the shame.
Grab a journal, pause between questions, and do this with me. You might surprise yourself with what comes up.
28 Dec 2025
Ep8: Dealing with Sunday Scaries - Taking Control when Everything feels Chaotic
Sunday Scaries: Taking Control When Everything Feels Chaotic
You know that feeling when it hits 5pm on Sunday and suddenly your chest tightens? One work notification and the rest of your evening is gone—just consumed by anxiety about the week ahead. That's the Sunday Scaries, and they're so real.
In this episode, I'm talking about why Sunday evenings started feeling like a countdown instead of a pause, what this anxiety is actually trying to tell you, and the things that helped me take back control.
If you're listening to this on a Sunday night while already spiraling about the coming week - this one's for you.
14 Dec 2025
Ep7: Why do Birthdays as an Adult feel different?
I turned 24 in September, and honestly? I'm still wrapping my head around it. Growing up, birthdays were all about celebration, surprises, and feeling like the center of attention. But somewhere along the way, that charm started fading. Now birthdays feel less like a party and more like a checkpoint—a moment to sit with myself and reflect on where I was versus where I am.
In this episode, I'm getting real about birthdays shifting from external celebration to internal reflection, the pressure of making your own birthday special, and why adult birthdays actually feel more meaningful (even if they're messier).
14 Apr 2025
Ep6: Adult Friendships - Busy, Bored & Lonely
Adult friendships are messy. You’re busy, tired, emotionally maxed out—and suddenly replying to a text feels like a task on your to-do list.
In this solo episode, I’m unpacking why friendships get so complicated in your 20s and 30s. We talk about the role of proximity in friendships, the transition to post-college life, guilt of flaking, outgrowing friendships as well as if there is any way to redefine it, without putting pressure on both parties.⠀
If you’ve ever felt lonely, nostalgic, or just confused about where you stand with your people… this one’s for you.
Tune in now, and let’s figure it out together.
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23 Mar 2025
Ep5: Turning Passion into Reality - Pursuing Acting as a Career
Shreya is a graduate of Azim Premji University, with a degree in Philosophy and is currently doing what she loves - acting.
In this episode, we talk about how she got into pursuing acting as a full-time career, stepping away from the 9-5 norm, and understanding what it takes to make a career in this field. From auditions to waiting for the perfect role, she’s embracing the uncertainty with a smile, proving that passion makes the ride worth it.
If you are someone who is looking to do something of your own, or are interested in acting, then this episode is for you.
Grab your cups of coffee and enjoy!
Anna Upreti is a graduate of Ashoka University with a B.Sc in Mathematics & Computer Science and a post-graduate degree in Adv. Computer Science. Just typing this is so cool.
She's currently working at a startup - Sarvam AI, and talks about how she developed her interest in tech, comp sci, mathematics and how that led her to Sarvam. She highlights the nuances of startup culture - what it entails. We have interesting conversations around navigating being a young adult in a workplace with people who have more experience, talking salaries, etc.
We also talk about her experiences of moving to a completely new city and how to prepare one-self for a move like that.
So grab your cups of coffee and enjoy!
2 Feb 2025
Ep3: Chasing Goals (Quite Literally) - Pursuing Football as a Career
Yash Kulkarni, is a graduate of Ashoka University, who has chosen to pursue his passion, which is football. He entered into the sport professionally in 2022, and is currently playing for Vatika FC in Delhi.
Yash gives an insightful picture of what it takes to have a career in Football, how he came to the decision and the challenges that came with it. Even if you are not interested in football, I would highly encourage you to listen to this episode, because it just gives you an understanding of what kind of a mindset it takes to pursue something you love.
Grab your cups of coffee, and enjoy!
15 Jan 2025
Ep 2: Adulting in Dublin - Working abroad, living alone
Pujiyata is a master's graduate from Trinty College Dublin, with a degree in Digital Marketing. She moved to Dublin in 2022 for her masters and is now working there as a Marketing associate in a startup.
In this episode, we talk about her life journey of choosing to go away from home to Dublin, and her experience of adulting there. She highlights the struggles of securing a job, work visa processes and permits, living away from home in a completely different culture. She also brings her very interesting one-liners to describe her experiences, which truly make you chuckle.
If you are somebody, who is looking to live abroad post-college, especially in Dublin, I would recommend you to give this a listen!
1 Jan 2025
Ep1: From Campus to Corporate - Cracking the Consulting Code
Nidhi and Gauri are both alumni of Ashoka University and are currently working at some of the top consulting firms today. In this episode, we delve into the experiences of college life, the rigorous placement process, entering the consulting world and preparing for corporate life.
We talk about the highs and lows, rejections, dealing with post-college 'what next?' anxieties and navigating adulthood.
29 Dec 2024
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The aim is to get various individuals who have graduated from college and are now fully into 'adulting' and understand from them their share of struggles and opportunities in their respective domains.
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