Beyond Cliché
Beyond Cliché
IVM Podcasts - Indus Vox
On this show, Almas Virani: Speaker, Author, Coach and Changemaker, starts conversations around bending gender norms and stereotypes. She discusses how we have been practicing gender roles since our upbringing to following a dream.A long format show, with Almas interviewing the guest while they uncover their journey of challenging stereotypes and creating a new refreshing story beyond cliche, it is an informal conversation to sensitize the listeners about these binaries. Tune in to new episodes every Thursday.
Ep. 30: The Uncliched Love Guru with Yadhuvir Singh
In this season finale episode Yadhuvir Singh, a Dating Coach for men joins Almas for an intense conversation. He breaks several myths around dating & men taking us deeper into the hearts and minds of men and what they want.
Jan 21, 2021
1 hr 6 min
Ep. 29: The Chubby Twirler with Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar
In this episode of Beyond Cliche Tanvi Geetha Ravishankar, aka The Chubby Twirler takes us through her fairytale life as a plus-size woman. Almas and she talk about the stereotypes related to women and body size and how parents can play a
Jan 14, 2021
37 min
Ep. 28: Racing Beyond Gender Pitstops with Dr. Bani Yadav
In this episode of Beyond Cliché, Dr. Bani Yadav, a rally driver joins Almas to break the popular stereotype - ’Women can’t drive’. She shares her interesting journey of pursuing her 30-year-old car racing dream and the odds she had to face to reach
Dec 31, 2020
27 min
Ep. 27: Real & Reel Stuntwoman with Geeta Tandon
Geeta Tandon, an acclaimed Bollywood Stuntwoman joins Almas on this episode of Beyond Cliché. This inspiration woman has survived everything, the screams she experienced in an abusive marriage to fire burns and cuts that she had while
Dec 24, 2020
32 min
Ep. 26: Boxing Beyond Boundaries with Neha Rothe
In this episode of Beyond Cliche, International Boxing Champion and Coach,Neha Rothe is in conversation with Almas to talk about a sport many women dread and her journey since she found her passion in boxing at age 15. She shares her
Dec 17, 2020
35 min
Ep. 25: Dancing Beyond Classic Stereotypes with Charles Ma
Meet Charles Ma, a mixed-race Bharatnatyam dancer who has broken many stereotypes to perform and teach this classical dance form. In this episode , Almas and Charles talk about how Charles has embodied this rather feminine dance form
Dec 10, 2020
41 min
Ep. 24: Women in Wilderness with Eshika Fyzee
In this episode of Beyond Cliche, Eshika Fyzee, a wildlife filmmaker and is the founder of Pangea Films is in conversation with Almas on the gender stereotypes related to her niche profession. Eshika and Almas trace back her journey and how
Dec 3, 2020
42 min
Ep. 23: India’s First Female Bartender with Shatbhi Basu
In this episode of Beyond Cliché, Almas takes us on a nostalgic journey back to the 80’s to celebrate the spirit of India’s first women bartender Shatbhi Basu. From patriachial taboos to government laws, the drinking culture has prohibited women
Nov 26, 2020
48 min
Ep. 22: Daddy Files
In this special International Men's Day episode, distinguish American Journalist Aaron Gouveia joins Almas to talk about involved Fatherhood and his journey of 'Raising boys to be good men' which is the title of his book.
Nov 21, 2020
47 min
Ep. 21: Beyond Kitchen Rules
“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”, is a common cliché, aptly suited for this guest, but with a twist. Well, he found a way to connect with his own heart through food. Meet Sadaf Hussain, a Chef, Author, Blogger and Masterchef
Nov 12, 2020
57 min
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