🎙️ The Idiyappam and My Hair Have Something in Common"My hair is still tangled. My kitchen is still unpredictable. My thoughts occasionally take scenic routes. But the Idiyappam got cooked. And somehow, so did I."☕🍜✨Also here's the link to register for the upcoming eventhttps://www.theticket9.com/event/beyond-reactions-through-storytelling

🎙️ The Idiyappam and My Hair Have Something in Common"My hair is still tangled. My kitchen is still unpredictable. My thoughts occasionally take scenic routes. But the Idiyappam got cooked. And somehow, so did I."☕🍜✨Also here's the link to register for the upcoming eventhttps://www.theticket9.com/event/beyond-reactions-through-storytelling

A happiness that arrived every day in four hooves between 1:30 and 3:30 in the afternoon. And it arrived on four hooves.To me this is PulviophileSharing a slice of my childhood storiesIn tamizh we call it Mannvasanai kadaigal மண்வாசனை கதைகள்

The Day I Tried to Bring an Eagle Down from the SkyAs a child, I was told that the mole on my tongue was magical.All I had to do was sit on the staircase, stick my tongue out, and wait for an eagle to spot it.Apparently, the eagle would fall straight from the sky.

ometimes life moves forward while our thoughts remain stuck in old conversations, regrets, assumptions, and fears. In this reflective episode of Kaapi and Conversations, Meera explores how storytelling influences our reactions, emotions, and daily experiences, and how awareness can help us move beyond automatic responses toward deeper understanding and growth. # Kaapi and Conversations # Storytelling # SelfAwareness # Mayaakatha # BeyondReactionsThroughStorytelling

Have you ever felt like saying something... but didn't?Have you ever smiled politely while carrying a storm inside?In this episode of Kaapi & Conversations, let's explores the idea of the Invisible Backpack—the unseen collection of disappointments, assumptions, hurts, expectations, and unspoken words that many of us carry every day.Why does a small comment trigger a big reaction?Why do blue ticks sometimes hurt more than words?And what do jackfruits have to do with human behaviour?Let's peels the layers beneath our reactions and discovers the stories hiding underneath.☕ Because the reaction is visible.🌻 The story behind it isn't.Link to our Upcoming Online workshophttps://www.theticket9.com/event/beyond-reactions-through-storytelling

What do blue ticks, jackfruits, and human emotions have in common?In this episode, Meera explores the hidden stories behind our reactions and why understanding those stories can help us move from assumptions to awareness, and from reactions to responses.Because the reaction is visible.The story behind it isn't.☕ A reflective conversation on emotions, empathy, self-awareness, and the power of storytelling.After all,The reaction is visible. The story behind it isn't.Also,Here's the link to our Upcoming workshop on Beyond Reactions through Storytelling https://www.theticket9.com/event/beyond-reactions-through-storytelling

BTS Beyond Kpop Into the Heart | Kaapi & Conversations by MeeraIn this episode of Kaapi & Conversations, we explore the story behind the global phenomenon—BTS.But this isn’t just about music.It’s about dreams that began quietly…struggles that almost broke them…and stories that connected millions across the world.From themes of self-love, identity, and mental health to building one of the most powerful communities in the world, BTS reminds us that storytelling goes beyond language.This episode is a reflection on:✨ What BTS teaches us about resilience✨ The power of vulnerability and authenticity✨ How stories can create belongingSo as you sip your cup of kaapi ☕pause for a moment and ask yourself—What story are you telling through your life?#BTS #BTSArmy #KpopStories #Storytelling #PodcastIndia#PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters#KaapiAndConversations #RM #SUGA #Jin #Jimin #v #jungcook #jhope

Most teams don’t walk up and say,“I need clarity.”Instead, it shows up as:– Repeated questions– Missed expectations– Disengagement– Or worse… silenceBetween “we need growth” and “we feel stuck”…there’s a missing conversation called clarity.As founders, leaders, and HR professionals, we often assume:👉 It’s about salary👉 It’s about perks👉 It’s about motivationBut what if the real gap is clarity in roles, growth, and expectations?Join us for a powerful conversation where we decode what employees really mean when they say:“growth,” “culture,” and “flexibility.”🎙 Featuring:Susan DSilva – Founder, HR UpStartMeera V – Founder, Maayakatha | Host, Kaapi & Conversations🗓 Wednesday, 1st April 2026⏰ 11:30 AMLet’s move from assumptions to understanding.

We’re brewing something special… ☕✨Kaapi & Conversations turns 100 episodes! 💛What started as a small space to share stories has now become a journey of voices, reflections, laughter, and meaningful connections.And for this milestone episode, I’m delighted to bring a collaboration that celebrates creativity and expression — Tickle yoUr Art 🎨Together, we explore how stories and art intertwine, how conversations spark ideas, and how a simple cup of kaapi can open doors to powerful narratives.This 100th episode is not just about looking back…It’s about celebrating every voice that made this journey possible.--Every episode has been a story.Every guest, a world.Every conversation, a little piece of growth.From the first recording to the 100th, this journey has been filled with warmth, learning, and so many shared moments.To everyone who listened, supported, spoke, and believed in Kaapi & Conversations — this milestone belongs to you as much as it does to me. ☕A special thanks to Tickle Your Art for being part of this milestone and adding your creative spark to this celebration. 🎨✨About Tickle yoUr Art (TUA)TUA is a social enterprise where art made by artists born with Down syndrome and other Intellectual disabilities is integrated with user-centric design to make high-end lifestyle products like stationery, jewelry, accessories, table ware, home decor and corporate gifting. Also, part of the profits is disbursed to our special artist and fund awareness campaigns!TUA is Incubated at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore | Inclusion Fellow | Part of Industry Disruptor cohort- UN Women, India.Founded by Shweta Runwal and by her Tickle and Giggle, Dhriti and Ira her beautiful daughters.Dhriti is a National Award recipient, honored as Shreshth Divyaang Baalika by the President of India, Ms.Droupadi Murmu, and Ira has been a pillar of strength for both her and the organization.Also TUA is a Shark Tank funded Organization.They’ve already connected with more than 500 families with a child with Down syndrome across India through their awareness drive.There's something that they ask, and itHave you been Tickled?And Yes, I got tickled and wishing you to get tickled.In this episode we spoke aboutOur love for Peppa and George, Snoopy, Kung fu Panda and our love for BTS song, We are the Dreamers.Come in join us as we look forward to celeberating this 100th episdoe with you.#KaapiAndConversations#PodcastJourney#100Episodes#StorytellingMatters#ConversationsThatMatter#HumanStories#PodcastLife#WomenEntrepreneurs#LearningThroughStories#GratitudePost#MilestoneMoment#TickleYourArt#tickle #art #peppa #peppa #bts #dream #wearedreamers #wearethedreamers