About I am just saying - Rose Milk by Lakshmi Gautam
Every episode brings you a real human story… and a practical playbook you can take into your own life.
I’m Lakshmi, and this podcast is not about titles, achievements, or surface-level conversations. It’s about understanding the person behind them — how they think, how they make decisions, and what truly shaped their journey.
From career growth and life choices to relationships, identity, and the changing world around us, these conversations are designed to help you pause, reflect, and see your own life a little more clearly.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your path, or wondered what really matters… you’re in the right place.
Vanakkam, namaskara and hello — welcome to The Rosemilk Podcast.
How to Find Colour on Your Darkest Days ft. Bandana Bhattacharya
Have you ever looked at a painting and thought...
"It's beautiful."
But what if art could do much more than decorate a wall?
What if it could teach us to slow down, notice the beauty we've stopped seeing, process emotions that words can't explain, and remind us that hope often begins with something as simple as a single brushstroke?
In this episode of The Rosemilk Podcast, I sit down with artist Bandana Bhattacharya for a conversation that isn't just about painting—it's about life.
Together, we explore how creativity shapes our emotions, why kindness is an art in itself, and how learning to observe the world differently can completely change the way we live.
Together, we talk about:
Why adults slowly stop noticing the beauty around them.
How art becomes a language when words fall short.
The role of colour in expressing emotions and healing.
Why creating something imperfect can be more meaningful than creating something perfect.
Simple ways anyone—even someone who has never painted—can bring more creativity into everyday life.
This isn't an episode about becoming an artist.
It's about becoming more observant, more present, and perhaps a little more human.
Whether you're a painter, an engineer, a student, or someone simply trying to make sense of life's busy pace, this conversation will leave you looking at the ordinary a little differently.
So before you scroll to the next thing, take a moment.
You might just discover that the colours you've been searching for have been around you all along.
🎙️ Listen now, and if this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who could use a little more colour in their day.
5 Jul 2026
How Exceptional Women Are Made ft. Padma Parthasarathy
Most successful people are asked about their achievements.
This conversation asks a different question:
How are exceptional people really made?
In this episode of The Rosemilk Podcast, I sit down with Padma Parthasarathy—technology leader, board member, Forbes India Self-Made Woman, and one of India's 75 Women in STEAM—to understand the experiences that quietly shape extraordinary careers.
We explore:
The family and environment that shaped her confidenceGrowing up with brothers and finding her voiceThe role of serendipity and opportunity in a careerWhy preparation matters more than perfectionThe invisible constraints we place on ourselvesBuilding networks without hesitationGrowing professionally without losing yourselfPractical advice for young professionals, especially women
This isn't a conversation about success.
It's a conversation about becoming the kind of person success naturally follows.
#TheRosemilkPodcast #PadmaParthasarathy #Leadership #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #WomenInTech #TechnologyLeadership #GrowthMindset #Mentorship #Podcast
14 Jun 2026
The Hidden Benefits of Taking a Hobby Seriously ft.Jay Varadarajan
What if the most important thing you build in life isn't your career—but the part of yourself that exists beyond it?
In this episode of The Rosemilk Podcast, wildlife photographer Jay Varadharajan shares how a quiet interest in photography evolved into a lifelong pursuit that transformed the way he sees nature, patience, failure and even himself.
From waiting hours in the forest for a single moment to learning why "someday" is the most expensive word we use, this conversation is for anyone who has ever wanted to take a passion seriously but didn't know where to begin.
We also discuss:
How hobbies shape character
Why patience is a superpower
The difference between interest and commitment
Beginner advice for aspiring wildlife photographers
Whether expensive equipment really matters
How to make time for something meaningful alongside work
Whether you're a photographer, writer, artist, entrepreneur or simply someone searching for more outside your career, this episode will leave you inspired to begin.
Until next time, keep observing.
#wildlifephotography #photography #hobbies #personalgrowth #careerdevelopment #nature #mindfulness #passion #learning #therosemilkpodcast
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