Say Again?! With Amrita Tripathi

Episode 61: True vs False Friendship: What Seneca Teaches Us About Trust

Many of us use the word ‘friend’ a little too easily. The ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca had a very different idea—one that feels surprisingly relevant even today. In this solo episode, I explore Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, specifically his writing on true and false friendship and how we must judge before, not after the fact. I also connect these ideas to one of the central themes of my novel The Other Sister...how critical it is to have real connection in a world where we are increasingly isolated. And finally, the sneakiest of sneak peeks for our podcast audience into a brand new book on leadership, coming soon! Wherever you're listening from, if you enjoy the show, you can now support via: https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain [https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain]

Episode 60: Career Reinvention, Imposter Syndrome & Writing Your First Novel with Beatriz Arias

Imposter syndrome, career pivots, and writing your first novel—this episode has it all. In this episode of Say Again, Amrita Tripathi speaks with Beatriz Arias—senior media executive with Atres Media, former Lead Twitter Partner Manager, Spain and debut author of the new book Soy La Nueva—about imposter syndrome, identity, and the courage to start again. Drawing from her experiences across journalism, global tech, and storytelling, Beatriz reflects on what it means to be “the new one” in unfamiliar spaces—and how to navigate imposter syndrome, ambition, and growth. This conversation explores: * Redefining success and failure across career stages * The importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership * Social media, anonymity, and online behavior * The enduring role of books and storytelling in building empathy * Women, workplace dynamics, and the power of support systems A thoughtful and engaging episode for anyone building a career, leading teams, or exploring creative paths. Join us! You can order it here: https://www.casadellibro.com/libro-soy-la-nueva/9788467081268/17936955 https://www.amazon.es/nueva-ESPASA-NARRATIVA-Beatriz-Arias/dp/8467081260 You can now support this podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain Gracias!

Episode 58 | Books Aren't Dead: Samir Patil on AI, Attention & the Future of Publishing

Fans are everything. And it's high time publishers and writers look to engage them directly, again, says Stck.me co-founder and CEO Scroll Media Network Samir Patil, from a snowed-in New York. Talking to host and author, Amrita Tripathi, he shares more on his take of this being 'old values, new rules', and why he's still bullish on publishing. While attention spans may have fragmented, there is a 'sachet size reading model' as well as a whole generation that is very used to paying for things. Tune in to hear about leadership & entrepreneurship in this Age of AI, as well as fan commerce and the new imprint Say Again Press and Stck as a platform! Links mentioned: Stck: https://stck.me [https://stck.me] Amrita's new imprint https://sayagainpress.com [https://sayagainpress.com] Arunava Sinha's imprint: https://chowringheepress.stck.me [https://chowringheepress.stck.me] Globally, you can now support us & unlock some great experiences: https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain [https://buymeacoffee.com/sayagain]

Episode 57 | 5 Minutes to Change Your Day: The Sneaky Artist's Simple Practice

“Look up. Pay attention. Start seeing.” A simple line — and maybe a way back to yourself. What if you could change your relationship with the world in just five minutes a day? In this inspiring and disarming conversation, host Amrita Tripathi sits down with Nishant Jain, The Sneaky Artist — writer, illustrator, and author of Make Sneaky Art — to explore how a simple sketchbook practice has become a global movement in attention and human connection. Nishant’s journey is anything but linear. From engineering to neuroscience, leaving a PhD mid-way, to sketching strangers in Chicago cafés and 'making sneaky art' in an attempt to find his place in a new country... to someone whose creative voice resonates with thousands of followers, this is an inspiring journey. Watch our chat for more on: - How your curiosity can be a compass - How A 5-minute analog habit can shift your attention and your mood and more on - How we can combat the global crisis of loneliness and the cost of living through screens, - How e can disconnect 'performing' from being present And the long road to success! Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, mental health, creativity and life! Don't forget to leave a rating! And you can sign up for a newsletter with the best of the best: amritatripathi.ghost.io

Episode 56 | What Ratan Tata Taught Me: S Devarajan on his Tata Elxsi Journey

"If you can't get passionate about the goal, then you're chasing the wrong goal." Timeless leadership lessons from this energising episode of the Say Again podcast. Host Amrita Tripathi chats with S. Devarajan — former MD & CEO of Tata Elxsi and Cisco India, founder of Transmation Consulting, and author of Design to Win — for one of the most candid deep-dives into leadership, perseverance and the power of relationships. Hear about a dramatic turnaround for his former company Tata Elxsi, what he learned directly from legends like Ratan Tata (including how to advocate for what he believed in) and why empathy, EQ and passion matter more than ever for modern leaders. If you're a founder, senior leader, team manager, or someone building a meaningful career, this conversation will stay with you.