Listen Up with Sim & Isha

Simran Handa & Isha Kumar

Welcome to Listen Up with Sim & Isha Two brown girls in their 20s and your unofficial elder sisters, figuring life out one honest conversation at a time This season, we’re showing up a little differently more grounded, more self aware, and growing through it all From navigating relationships and career confusion to redefining success, expectations, and everything in between, we bring you candid chats, apni kahaniyan, and just the right amount of humor to keep it real It’s personal it’s unfiltered it’s like late night gupshup over chai, but with a little more clarity If you’re somewhere between who you were and who you’re becoming, you’ll feel at home here

  1. 17 Jun

    The Confidence Conversation We Wish We'd Had Sooner

    Listen to this episode if you've ever felt like everyone else got the confidence handbook and you somehow missed the memo. We're talking about self-worth, validation, social media, and the everyday habits that help you trust yourself a little more.We unpack what confidence really is, why so many of us lose it, and the small mindset shifts and habits that can help us build it back. It's the conversation we wish someone had with us sooner. ❤️

    25 min

  2. 12 May

    How to Build a Personal Brand When You Feel Lost | ft. Namrata Chawla

    How do you build a personal brand when you still feel confused about your life? In this episode of Listen Up with Sim & Isha, we’re joined by Namrata Chawla for an honest conversation about personal branding, career growth, self-doubt, mindset, career changes, and navigating your 20s. We talk about how to build a personal brand on social media, grow an audience from scratch, deal with uncertainty, and stop waiting to have everything figured out before starting. This episode also explores:  career shifts in your 20s  building confidence online  handling family expectations  manifestation & vision boards  mindset and personal growth  trusting your timing and path If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your career direction, this episode will remind you that growth often comes from trying, experimenting, and learning as you go. Perfect for anyone interested in: personal branding, self-growth, career advice, content creation, mindset, social media growth, and navigating your 20s. No preaching.No perfect answers.Just real conversations and lived experiences.

    37 min

  3. 4 Apr

    Doing Everything Right but Still Feeling Stuck ? | Hear This Now

    We’re back!Season 2 of Listen Up Hosted by Sim & Isha, two girls in their 20s navigating life in real time This season is different more intentional, more reflective, and rooted in growth From relationships and career confusion to identity, manifestation, feeling stuck and redefining success these are honest conversations about what it actually feels like to figure life out as you go We talk about the gap between effort and resultsexpectations vs realityand why doing everything right doesn’t always lead to the outcomes you imagined No preachingno perfect answersjust real talk from a place of lived experience If you’re in your 20s and somewhere between who you were and who you’re becoming you’ll feel seen here! New episodes every fortnight!These episodes were recorded towards the end of 2025, so if you catch a little New Year energy in our conversations, now you know why.

    18 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    Season 2 Begins with One Word, Listen Now!

    We’re back after almost a month, and this episode helped set us the tone for a new season, in life, in perspective, and in the way we want to show up for ourselves and for you. We talk about choosing gratefulness as our guiding word, the real kind that helps you stay grounded through messy transitions and uncertain phases. We also share the small shifts we’re making, how we’re entering this new season, and what practicing gratefulness actually feels like beyond the aesthetic. Some Reflective Prompts that might help you too- Who are you choosing to show up as in this season ? What word captures the energy you want to carry into 2026 ? What is something you are grateful for today ? Season 2 with Simran and Isha is here, honest, soft, grounding and full of intention. Follow us on Instagram for more updates and reflections.https://www.instagram.com/listenup.pod?igsh=YnBhYTdqd3JjYWpn

    18 min

  5. 01/11/2025

    Feeling the post-festive blues?

    The festival lights may be out, but your spark doesn’t have to be. In this post-Diwali episode, Simran and Isha talk about finding your rhythm again, from small resets to real ways of bringing motivation back after the chaos of celebrations. If you’re also in that “what now?” mood after the festivities, this one’s your comfort listen ,  full of practical tips, relatable moments, and gentle reminders that it’s okay to start slow. ✨ Plus, a sneak peek into what’s coming in Season 2 of Listen Up new stories, new guests, and the same heart. 📸 Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/listenup.pod?igsh=YnBhYTdqd3JjYWpn

    16 min

  6. 21/10/2025

    What Diwali used to Be vs What It’s Now

    This Diwali feels a little different, doesn’t it? The excitement is still there, the lights, the sweets, the chaos, but somewhere along the way, festivals started to feel different. In this episode, Simran and Isha dive into October Theory, sharing nostalgic memories of old Diwalis, the way celebrations have evolved, and what the festival means when you’re navigating your 20s. It’s honest, emotional, and full of laughter, like a late-night chat with friends who just get it. So, whether you’re lighting diyas or just reflecting on how much life has changed, tune in for warmth, nostalgia, and a reminder that growing up doesn’t mean growing apart from the joy of the season. Also find us on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/listenup.pod?igsh=YnBhYTdqd3JjYWpn

    17 min

  7. 03/10/2025

    Our Podcast Turns One: Life Lessons, 20s Stories, and Gratitude

    Listen Up turns ONE! 🎉  In this heartfelt anniversary episode, Simran and Isha look back at a year of podcasting, all the laughs, the tears, the late night recordings, and the many lessons learned. From navigating the chaos of life in your 20s to sharing stories about friendships, love, career, and self growth, this podcast has always been about authenticity and connection. This short and sweet reflection is our way of saying thank you for being part of our journey and community. If you’re looking for a podcast that’s real, relatable, and feels like catching up with friends, this one’s for you. Here’s to one year of Listen Up and many more to come. 💕 Follow us here:  https://www.instagram.com/listenup.pod?igsh=YnBhYTdqd3JjYWpn

    13 min

  8. 19/09/2025

    The Unconventional Hats We Wear in Our 20s

    Adulthood comes with responsibilities no one prepares you for, but in your 20s it feels like you’re constantly wearing too many hats.  From being the “therapist friend” to the “grammar police,” the “book recommender” to the “listener,” we all play roles that never appear in a job description.  In this fun and refreshing episode of Listen Up, Simran and Isha talk about the hidden roles and expectations that young adults face every day. Short, witty, and full of relatable moments, this one will make you laugh, nod, and maybe even send it to your “therapist friend. Follow us for more:  https://www.instagram.com/listen_up.pod

    14 min
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Welcome to Listen Up with Sim & Isha Two brown girls in their 20s and your unofficial elder sisters, figuring life out one honest conversation at a time This season, we’re showing up a little differently more grounded, more self aware, and growing through it all From navigating relationships and career confusion to redefining success, expectations, and everything in between, we bring you candid chats, apni kahaniyan, and just the right amount of humor to keep it real It’s personal it’s unfiltered it’s like late night gupshup over chai, but with a little more clarity If you’re somewhere between who you were and who you’re becoming, you’ll feel at home here

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  • Creator
    Simran Handa & Isha Kumar
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Simran Handa & Isha Kumar