When women decided to step up: their dreams, successes and triumphs

#StepUp: It is all about passion

I have wrapped Season 1 of this podcast. In this Finale episode, I have attempted to express my learnings and gratitude. Just want to echo and conclude what all my guests mentioned: It is all about passion and success will follow. #StepUp Stay connected as Season 2 will follow!

Photojournalism never sleeps

Anushree Fadnavis is India’s first woman photojournalist to win the prestigious Pulitzer Award. Her work has been recognized in international publications and exhibitions, including as a TedX speaker. Her switch from engineering to photography and her compelling passion towards her profession is a visual journey by itself.

Decoding Area Studies

As a political analyst and an author, Anurag Viswanath has explored the emotionally ambivalent relationship between India and China. In this episode, she unfolds the importance of area studies in maintaining diplomatic relations and international policy developments. Anurag is author of Finding India in China: Travels to the Lesser Known and Migratory Feasts.

Journalism must uphold authenticity

Veteran media personality Vrunda Moghe Dev shares her experience on how she visualises the changing media fabric. Having been an author, professor and mentor to many aspiring journalists and film makers, Vrunda emphasizes on the importance of authenticity in journalism. It's fun to listen to experiences from Germany and Doordarshan - the national channel of India.

Medicine is not a cakewalk

She first hand witnessed the delta wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Diabetologist Dr. Madhura More sheds a light on the demanding career path of becoming a medical doctor and pursuing specialization as a young mother. She exemplifies sheer passion and nothing else!