Inspire Someone Today
Inspiration is all around us. You don’t have to be an epitome of success to be inspiring. This podcast focuses on bringing in stories, learnings, and experiences from a cross-section of people that is worthy and has messages to all. People who are like you and me - our heroes are someone in our neighborhood, in the family, the storekeeper, the aspiring student or the budding entrepreneur, and many more unsung individuals. Join me on this journey of learning together and growing together so that together we can, Inspire Someone Today!
Episodes
168 episodes
E158 | The Playbook of High Performance | Anindya Dutta
We explore the habits that make success repeatable: focus on the moment, remove ceilings, and bring your best every day. Stories from sport and business show how to turn uncertainty into an edge, lead diverse teams, and build cultures that outl...
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Episode 158
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E157 | Joy of Giving P2 | Venkat Krishnan
Rejection can bruise the ego—or it can build the roadmap. We sit down with Venkat to unpack why the best salespeople talk less, listen more, and treat every “no” as free R&D. That simple shift—separating the rejection of an idea from the wo...
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Episode 157
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E157 | Joy of Giving P1 | Venkat Krishnan
What if success and significance weren’t opposites but the same metric—impact? That question runs through our conversation with Venkat Krishnan, the quiet builder behind platforms like GiveIndia and DaanUtsav, which have helped millions find cl...
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Episode 157
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E156 | Roots. Reforms. AI. Prof. Rao on India’s Educational Future P2 | Prof. V Ramgopal Rao
Curiosity drives learning in different ways across the globe. For students in developed countries, passion guides their educational journey, while those in developing nations like India often prioritize job security over personal interests. Pro...
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Episode 156
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E156 | Roots. Reforms. AI. Prof. Rao on India’s Educational Future P1 | Prof. V Ramgopal Rao
What does it take to transform India's higher education system? Professor V. Ramgopal Rao brings a unique authority to this question, having journeyed from a Telugu-medium school in rural Telang...
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Episode 156
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E155 | A Journey of Possibility, Purpose, and Portfolio Careers | Maj. Pallavi Shivanna
What does it take to break barriers as one of the first 300 women officers in the Indian Army? Major Pallavi Shivanna shares her remarkable journey from a small-town girl in Mysore to becoming an Army officer, leadership coach, and mental healt...
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Episode 155
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E154 | Building Founding Fuel | Indrajit Gupta
Indrajit Gupta shares his journey from advertising to journalism to entrepreneurship, highlighting how career pivots often require intuitive leaps rather than perfect planning.• Career shifts should be based on solid principles, connect...
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Episode 154
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E153 | The Mountain She Chose to Climb | Rigzen Wangmo
Rigzen Wangmo shares her journey from a small village in Ladakh to Harvard Kennedy School and back, where she founded the Village Lab Foundation to revolutionize education by integrating local context, culture, and community.• Grew up i...
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Episode 153
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E152 | Turning Constraints into Catalysts | Dr. A Velumani
Dr. A. Velumani's journey reads like a masterclass in defying expectations. Born in abject poverty in a small village near Coimbatore, studying in a single-teacher school with just a slate and plate for midday meals, his childhood was defined b...
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Episode 152
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E151 | The 3 Mantras from Neeraja - Reflect. Rewire . Rise - Part 2 | Neeraja Ganesh
What makes the difference between a mediocre organization and a thriving one? The answer lies not in policies or procedures, but in a leader's ability to paint the big picture vision that connects every team member to a larger purpose.L...
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Episode 151
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E151 | The 3 Mantras from Neeraja - Reflect. Rewire . Rise - Part 1 | Neeraja Ganesh
Neeraja Ganesh shares her journey from a timid software professional to a bold community leader, offering insights on authentic leadership, priority-setting, and intentional career development.• Started in the 1990s IT boom, doing basic...
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Episode 151
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E150 | A Thank You, A Reflection, and A Promise | Srikanth
Five years of https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/ has transformed from a single-mic pandemic project to a community of thousands through unwavering consistency and purpose-driven conversations. Thi...
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Episode 150
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E149 | Compassion in Action | Dr. Abraham George
What happens when someone walks away from Wall Street wealth to transform the lives of India's most marginalized children? Dr. Abraham George's remarkable journey answers this question with heart-stirring clarity.From a near-death exper...
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Episode 149
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E148 | The Unbreakable Spirit of Dr. Sai Kaustuv
What happens when the human spirit refuses to be defined by physical limitations? Dr. Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta's life provides a resounding answer to this question with breathtaking clarity. Born with brittle bone disease that has caused over 50 fr...
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Episode 148
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E147 | 66.1 & Beyond - Lessons from Africa to America | Marcus Frick
What happens when you trade modern conveniences for a bicycle and a bucket in rural Zambia? For Marcus Frick, a resilience coach and former leader at the Mayo Clinic, his 27-month Peace Corps experience profoundly transformed his understanding ...
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Episode 147
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E146| Navy Seal to Warrior Poet | Andrew Sridhar
What happens when the disciplined mindset of a Navy SEAL meets the strategic thinking of a Harvard MBA? Andrew Sridhar embodies this rare combination, having thrived both in the high-stakes world of special operations and the complex landscape ...
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Episode 146
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E145 | Beyond the Playbook | Roopa Kudva
How will leadership transform in an AI-driven future? Roopa Kudva, whose remarkable journey spans from the hills of Northeast India to the boardrooms of global corporations, offers profound insights into this question and much more.From...
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Episode 145
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E144 | A Monk a MacBook a Message | K Srini
What does it mean to be "a monk with a MacBook"? For K. Srini, it represents the beautiful balance between ancient wisdom and modern living—a philosophy that challenges our definition of success and fulfillment.As a child fascinated by ...
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Episode 144
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E143 | From Passion to Profession to Community - P2 | Arun Pai
Meet Bangalore's self-appointed "Footpath Mayor," Arun Pai, whose two-decade journey from tour guide to urban mobility advocate offers a masterclass in civic problem-solving. What began as walking tours for tourists evolved into a passio...
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Episode 143
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E143 | From Passion to Profession to Community - P1 | Arun Pai
Step into the streets of Bangalore as veteran storyteller Arun Pai reveals how he transformed from corporate consultant to the city's premier walking tour guide. After six years in the business world, Arun boldly decided to create something ent...
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Episode 143
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E142 | Break the Mould | Bijal Shah
What if a single question could completely redirect your life's trajectory? For Bijal Shah, that question came on a park bench during the pandemic: "How many more summers have you got left, and how do you want to spend them?" Des...
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Episode 142
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E141 | Accelerate Action | Dr. Uma Gautam
Dr. Uma Gautam's remarkable journey from dentistry to entrepreneurship embodies this year's Women's Day theme: "Accelerate Action." When faced with the challenge of balancing motherhood with career ambitions, Uma didn't wait for perfect circums...
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Episode 141
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E140 | Bet on Yourself | Priyamvada
Join us for a compelling episode where we dive into the intertwined realms of mental health, well-being, and personal development. Discover the transformative power of self-talk and how it shapes our day-to-day experiences. In our engaging disc...
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Episode 140
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E139 | Power, Politics, Culture | Niven Postma
In this captivating episode, we dive into the often-untouched realm of office politics with Niven Postma, a distinguished strategy and leadership consultant. Challenging the negative perceptions of workplace politics, Niven offers powerful insi...
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Episode 139
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48:53
E138 | Success Principles from a Wealthy Cop P2 | Sunil Tulsiani
Unlock the secrets to financial success and personal growth with our special guest, Sunil Tulsiani. From his humble beginnings in India to becoming a prosperous entrepreneur in Canada, Sunil shares his incredible journey and the mindset shifts ...
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Episode 138
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