Today’s episode is special as we conclude season 3 of the podcast. I have with me two young entrepreneurs who are making their mark in their own way. In Conversation with Divya Singhal and Navjor Kaur Thind from the Sharealittle Giving Platform. Divya Singhal is a Chartered Accountant by qualification and a social entrepreneur by choice. She began her career as an audit assistant at EY where she worked for 3 years followed by a 2.5-year stint in Equity Research at a Mumbai-based Broking House. To bring alive her compassion for humanity, she along with her friend, Trishla Pareek co-founded a non-profit crowdfunding platform called ShareALittle in November-2020. Navjot Kaur is an award-winning, LA-based filmmaker with a focus on production, screenwriting, and animation. She earned a Bachelors of Arts (Hons.) from Royal Holloway, the University of London in Media Arts, and an MFA in Film from College of Visual and Performing Arts, Syracuse University. She primarily explores the representation of minorities and young children in narrative storytelling. Her latest short film, On This Side, shows the difficulties for students from poorer backgrounds during the COVID19 pandemic and how we can help them to overcome the challenges.  Today we speak about : The story and journey of Sharealittle  Challenges in the donation ecosystem Storytelling and its Impact Pandemic Impact Focus Campaign Impacting lives with Catalysts for Social Action For their next fundraiser, ShareALittle has partnered with Catalysts for Social Action (CSA) to raise funds for providing short-term job-oriented skill training (such as Hotel Management) to young adults moving out of child-care institutions. The job opportunity post the course enables them to earn ~Rs. 8K/month apart from improved soft skills, confidence, and bargaining power. ShareALittle endeavors to raise Rs. 25,000 per student for 12 students for the advancement of their careers. You can contribute by logging on to their website and also by helping them spread the word. Link for the fundraising page: https://sharealittle.org/campaign/catalysts-for-social-action-csa/ If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

In conversation with Aakansha Thakur, the founder of the_alt_living community. Aakansha has had a diverse career after completing her Masters's in Business Administration. Her last stint was as a political analyst. Aakansha found her calling towards making a difference to the world through building a community to educate, spread awareness and help people adopt a more practical conscious lifestyle. While she is at the early stage of the journey, she is passionate about making an impact and has been taking steps towards building the community. In this episode, we discuss: Career Shift Conscious Shopping - A Myth or Reality Fairtrade and Sustainability Issues and Challenges Self Compassion If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

This is a special episode featuring kids from across the globe sharing their views on kindness. They share their unfiltered thoughts around what kindness means to them and how people can be kind. The younger generation learns from, the older, and it's time we got thinking about the kind of world we want to leave for them. A more inclusive and human-centric world will need loads of kindness and empathy. My guests for today are : Aira, Myrah, Vivian, Madhav, Ethan, Caitlyn, Aryan, Aanya, Aqdas, Rishaan, Vagni If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Juhi Sharma is the Founder and CEO of Light Up (Emotions Matter Foundation), a New Delhi-based non-profit organization. Light Up-EMF has been actively working to build an emotionally resilient future by transforming the eco-systems of children, parents/guardians, and teachers. Light up has been able to impact thousands of children through their SEL workshops in the underserved population in India. Juhi is a Stanford Ignite Alumni. She is also a Sahapedia UNESCO fellow and a TEDx Pune speaker. Prior to her entrepreneurship journey, she worked with Edelman India, Xander, National Program for Homeless, and TEDx. She had also been associated with The World Bank, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and WHO. If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

In this monologue, I share my aspirations, challenges and hope for this initiative. Living the kind life in a holistic manner is easier said than done. The challenge with executing such changes through small steps are immense. The workplace infrastructure is not built or modified to enable kindness in action. I ramble on different aspects of my journey.  In this episode, I talk about : - The Gentle Update - Challenges and Fears  - Reading for Reflection ( On Kindness by Adam Phillips & Barbara Taylor, Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye)  If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Raphael Okyrere is the founder of the GenWriters Club, a platform for social writing. He has built this place with a lofty goal of driving change and bringing out the voices of the African community through writing. His goal is to impact and empower young  African writers with tools and platforms to share their voices in the global arena. His goal is to impact as many lives as possible through the platform. He is also an "HP Foundation social entrepreneur program" fellow.  In this episode, we speak about, - The story behind the platform - Writing as tools of change - African writers and challenges  - Vision for GenWriters  If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Our guest for today is Dr.Krishna Bhatta wears multiple hats. He is a urologist, author, and inventor, currently working as chief of urology at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. He is a well-known expert in intermittent silence and meditation. He has authored several publications and patents and has written a book called Journey from life to life: Achieving Higher Purpose. His recent endeavor is launching Relaxx which is a meditation app.   In today's episode, we talk about : - His journey from doctor to launching the meditation tool  - Finding time to pursue his passion  - The Inner Theater and Silence  - Kindness in Life  If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. It would lovely if you could leave a review for our show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Amelia Zachry is an upcoming author who is writing a memoir on her life. Amelia is a rape survivor. Her trauma from being ostracized and shamed led her to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She is a mother to two young daughters. Her story is of resilience, hope, and courage. Amelia is an immigrant based in America. Her memoir is an attempt to share the grief with those with loved ones coping with this pain, to find solace and comfort in a possibility of a life with the pain. In today's episode, we touch upon : - Her story - Living with Trauma & Bipolar Disorder - Healing Process - Parenting - Mental Health Amelia shares about her life and pursuits on her website. If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. It would lovely if you could leave a review for our show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Claudia Goetzelmann is a global fashion advertising photographer and lived across 4 continents. She uses her visual creative force and helps brand find their value and identity through her work. In 2018, she embarked on a parallel path by completing the spiritual coach training. She is also a certified End of Life Doula. She has founded the Permission to Bloom Coaching organization to help others live a more empowered and authentic life. In today's episode, we touch upon : - Claudia's journey  - The Outer Lens ( Photography, Storytelling) - The Inner Lens ( transformation, finding space to grow)  Claudia is reachable at Permission to Bloom and you could tune into her wonderful guided meditations. If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. It would lovely if you could leave a review for our show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message

Cancer is still a disease that impacts a large part of our population globally. An individual's journey from diagnosis to recovery is full of ups and downs. There is still a lot of stigma and taboo around this disease. My guest for this episode is someone who beat against the odds to recover and is here to share her story. Paromita Bhattacharjee Singh, an ex-HR professional talks to me on life beyond cancer.  This episode covers : - Paromita's story - Mental Health and Coping with Diagnosis - Workplaces and their support for employees - Parenting - Taking Care of oneself  If you have any feedback or want to be a part of the show, do drop a note at [email protected] or visit our website for more information. Please do share and subscribe. It would lovely if you could leave a review for our show.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegentleproject/message