This past Sunday, 20th June was Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The 3rd story is of an expat dad, Yan Garin.   Yan Garin is a Frenchman married and settled in India. The Country Head at Ecole intuit.lab, a design institute based in Mumbai has traveled to over 50 countries and is still surprised everyday by India.  Yan shared with Nadir Pop and Peter Pop his transition from being a tourist to an expat dad, adjusting to life in India, his thoughts on the Indian education system and more. Tune in to find out. Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected]   Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ   Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/     Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The second story is of a dad who defies the odds, Ankit Jindal.   At the age of 13, Ankit was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a disorder which causes progressive vision loss however he did not let this hold him back in life. Ankit works in marketing at a Fortune 500 company and is also a social entrepreneur. He has started many ventures for people with disability like Kick Start Cabs, Mera Mitra and is the founding member of Diversity & Equal opportunity Centre (DEOC).  Ankit spoke to Nadir Pop and Peter Pop about growing up with a disability, his early inspirations, meeting this wife Kanika, his parenting journey so far and much more. Tune in to his inspiring story.   Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected]  Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/    Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. The first story is of a dad who decided to stay back home and take care of twin boys, Lahar Joshi.  The concept of a stay at home dad is more acceptable now in India especially in the metro cities, this was not the case 5 years ago. Lahar Joshi is an advertising, creative professional and entrepreneur. He spoke to the Pop duo about his decision to stay at home, his journey over the past 5 years with his kids and much more. Tune in to find out more about his adventure.   Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund   Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected]  Follow Pops In A Pod  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ   Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/   Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

The Pop duo exchange roles on this episode. Tune in to know more about Peter Pop and his journey prior to becoming a parent.  20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund  Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

20th June is Father's Day. Nadir Pop & Peter Pop decided to make this month Fathers' month on the podcast. They have curated 4 stories of dads from different walks of life. To kick off Fathers' month, get to know the Pops better. Tune in to find out more.  Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund  Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

Nadir Pop and Peter Pop have curated 4 stories of Dads from different walks of like for the month of June as "Father's Month". Stay tuned! Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are talking finance again, this time about teaching children about finance from a younger age. They are joined by Sandeep Suri, CEO & Co-Founder of Birdfin, an app that helps children understand the importance of money through experiential learning. The Pop duo discuss with Sandeep lessons in finance from their childhood, the origins of BirdFin, using experiential learning to teach children about finance and the future plans of BirdFin.   Sandeep Suri is the Co-founder, CEO - MyDigitalCube. Previously he was the Country Head, Ireland-Fidelity Invst and has worked with brands like Dell, Mphasis, ANZ and Bajaj.  Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund  Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected]  Follow Pops In A Pod  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod   Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ   Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/  Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

Earlier this month, India opened up Covid-19 vaccinations for those in the age group 18 - 44. Nadir Pop was one of the lucky few who managed to get the vaccine last week and he shares his experience.  Nadir Pop & Peter Pop are joined by Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani to bust some myths around the Covid-19 vaccine, the rise in cases among the youth and children during the 2nd wave, dealing with coronavirus among nuclear families, precautions that parents need to take and the impending 3rd wave. Dr. Dheeraj Mulchandani is a general and laparoscopic surgeon with an experience of over 18 years experience. An entrepreneur in the medical tourism business, he has conducted various training programs related to Covid-19 and the ongoing pandemic in the past year. The views expressed on this episode are of an expert, it is not a substitute for medical advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek medical advice before taking up any new treatment. Please seek professional medical advice. Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

This week the Pop duo continue their  focus on women entrepreneurs. In Part 1 last week, they spoke to Pooja Goyal, a serial entrepreneur and currently co-founder & COO of Avishkaar, a platform for children where they are introduced to the concepts of robotics.  In Part 2, Nadir Pop & Peter Pop speak to a recent entrepreneur from Toronto, Canada. Tammy Vinokur, a high school teacher who along with her daughters started Treatz Plz last year. Treatz Plz sells candy boxes and candy platters of everyone's favourite chocolates and candy. Tammy shares with the Pop duo how they started their family business, the growth story so far, the challenges they have faced. Also how she manages to keep candy away from her kids. Pops in a Pod is part of #PodForChange, an initiative by the Indian podcasting community to raise funds for those affected by the pandemic in India, through the NGO, Give India. To make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by COVID19, we request you to donate here - https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi

Over the next 2 weeks, Nadir Pop and Peter Pop will celebrate mothers who are crushing it in the professional world and bringing much needed mentorship to the kids of the future. They speak to two successful entrepreneurs who also happen to be mothers. Their guest this week is Pooja Goyal.  Pooja Goyal is a serial entrepreneur, currently co-founder and COO of Avishkaar, a robotics and coding education company. Her previous venture Intellitots Learning was acquired in Dec 2017. Pooja has worked in the USA, Europe and India and is an engineer from IIT Delhi.  The Pop duo discuss with Pooja Goyal her entrepreneurship journey, lessons she learnt from early failure, building a tribe of women entrepreneurs with Sheoclub and much more.  Get in touch with the Pops on [email protected] Follow Pops In A Pod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/popsinapod/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/popsinapod  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP3CLTlZuCc9WqgiHjhJ_AQ  Nadir currently leads the Business Development division at a digital agency. Prior to this Nadir spent a decade in TV and digital video production – producing, directing, developing content and writing.  www.linkedin.com/in/nadir-kanthawala-47249814/ Peter is a marketing guy. He has a decade experience with companies ranging from startups to public listed companies. www.linkedin.com/in/peterkotikalapudi