The Unscripted Career

Sahil's journey across the Indian Ecomm ecosystem & winning Economic Times Young Leader

Welcome to "The Unscripted Career," the podcast that delves into the unique journeys of individuals redefining success. Today, we're thrilled to host my friend and engineering batchmate, Sahil Khanna [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahil-khanna99/]. Sahil's career is a testament to serendipity and personal growth, with diverse experiences spanning CEAT, MakeMyTrip, Flipkart, and Adidas. Join us as Sahil shares his insights on the importance of soft skills, non-academic pursuits, a strong network, and his personal definition of success: "peaceful sleep at night." Get ready to be inspired by a truly unscripted career!

Deepti: From Corporate Career to Crafting Scents

Meet Deepti Krishnan, founder of Anami, a B2B fragrances company. Deepti shares her 15-year career journey at Google, which included various digital marketing & operational roles, and her experience with the 2023 layoffs. She discusses how the layoff became an opportunity for self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of financial preparedness, which allowed her to found Anami. Anami focuses on creating signature scents for experiences, aiming to integrate scents into various aspects like toiletries, linen, and events to evoke memory and emotional recall. Deepti highlights the potential for scent design and the joy she finds in her entrepreneurial journey.She spent six months in Bali to gain perspective and realize it was acceptable to pursue something different. This period of reflection, combined with her financial preparedness (which she emphasized as crucial), enabled her to explore her long-standing interest in fragrances. The layoff provided her with the opportunity and the necessary time to transition from a 15-year corporate career to entrepreneurship, pursuing her passion for scent design.

Mantaj's move from being a digital marketer at Google to an organic farmer & entrepreneur

Join me in this conversation with Mantaj Sidhu, who shares their journey from digital marketing and a five-year career at Google to founding Gill Organics, an organic food startup with a unique subscription model. Discover how Mantaj leveraged past experiences, embraced new challenges in farming, and continues to find creative fulfillment through video production. This episode highlights the importance of personal well-being, the concept of a "portfolio of careers," and a non-analytical approach to finances that enabled them to pursue ventures driven by passion and impact. _________________________________________________________ Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: theunscriptedcareer@gmail.com Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unscripted_career/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnscriptedCareer

Anu: Breaking the Metro Cycle, Embracing Intuition, and Blending Astrology with Coaching for an Unscripted, Fulfilled Life.

In this epidsode "The Unscripted Career", we explore unconventional paths to professional fulfillment. Today, we're diving into a fascinating conversation with Anu Dogra [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-dogra/], who shares her journey of breaking free from the "vicious cycle" of metro living. Anu reveals how prioritizing personal freedom and leaning into intuition, even amidst resistance, led her to a unique blend of astrology and coaching. We'll hear how she reconciled scientific thinking with ancient wisdom, evolved her offerings to include Ya'lei - a new "ritual in a jar" product, and the profound importance of family alignment and living a truly present life. Get ready to be inspired to write your own unscripted career story! Get in touch with Anu via her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ariseinnow/] Order Ya'lei via Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yalei.rituals/] _________________________________________________________ Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: theunscriptedcareer@gmail.com Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unscripted_career/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnscriptedCareer

Revati's foray into starting a travel podcast - Misadventures of a Sneaker

Welcome to "The Unscripted Career," the podcast where we explore unique professional journeys. In this episode, join Swati Gupta as she chats with Revati Sukumar [https://in.linkedin.com/in/revatisukumar], also known as Zooz. Revati opens up about her unconventional career path, from her MBA and management consulting days to her decision to take a career break, financially planned through smart investments. She shares how the COVID-19 pandemic led her to entrepreneurship, co-founding "Cronica Media [https://in.linkedin.com/company/cronica-media?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company]" and hosting the "Misadventures of a Sneaker [https://open.spotify.com/show/2YFx3laYR3n17dHFQ0mUQx]" podcast and producing What's New Today [https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vk9GY44nRB44JozHdaV41] . Get ready to be inspired by Revati's insights on turning passion into a profession, the advantages of taking a career break, and navigating societal expectations. _________________________________________________________ Like our work? Follow, Like & Subscribe to our podcast from wherever you are listening in. We would also love to hear from you, so do write to us at: Email: theunscriptedcareer@gmail.com Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_unscripted_career/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnscriptedCareer