Interesting Lives of Ordinary People

Rohini Rathour
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Every life is interesting when we as observers know where to look and ask the right questions. Being ordinary can be a gift. A chance to explore and experiment away from watchful eyes and without the burden of high expectations. Join me in conversation with my guests who talk about an event that changed their life. We delve deep into what followed and how they turned adversity or an unexpected turn of events into something meaningful.

  1. Sep 23

    Robbie KCee - Preserving Cherished Family Stories

    In this iLoOP podcast conversation we meet Robbie KCee. Robbie is a documentary filmmaker and the founder of FamDocs Collective, an India-based studio that creates private family documentaries, especially for families living away from parents and grandparents. In this conversation, we talk about his personal motivations for turning away from a 'safe' commercial career in advertising to pursue a fresh creative purpose that is rooted in his own family's tragic history. He speaks with passion about the joy of witnessing people blossom into the people they truly are beneath the mask of conformity and ordinariness. After 15 years in advertising, Robbie found his calling in filming ordinary families: the little things, the stories that only make sense in hindsight and the routines worth capturing while there's time. His approach, "Beautiful, Not Pretty," favours what's honest over what's polished. Find him on Instagram at: @famdocs.world Or mail him at robbiekcee@famdocscollective.com Website: www.famdocscollective.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@famdocscollective-com

  2. Aug 7

    Partha Sarathy - Rebuilding Life with Wheelchair Basketball

    As a teenager Partha fell from a hotel balcony. That moment of inattention could have killed him. Miraculously he survived but suffered injury to his spinal cord, and it changed the course of his life. Partha's story is one of remarkable courage, resilience and perseverance. He wears his troubles lightly, with a smile that could light up any room he was in. I have never had a guest like Partha, and I am genuinely in awe of him. His journey from being bed-ridden after his injury in his modest home in a small town in Tamil Nadu, India, to representing India in wheelchair basketball, to his current position as an academic adviser to students at the University of Alabama, is nothing short of inspiring. There are at least two jaw-dropping revelations in this conversation, the last one coming almost at the end of this episode. I urge you to watch it to the end. If you'd like to get in touch with Partha you can viahttps://www.instagram.com/vp_sarathi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/parthavenkatram/Interesting Lives of Ordinary PeopleiLoOP

  3. Jul 30

    Nayanika Mahtani - Healing Ancestral Trauma Through Storytelling

    Nayanika Mahtani is an award-winning author and screenwriter whose work explores identity, history and the quiet strength of human connection. Alongside the renowned Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, Nayanika has co-written the screenplay of the recently released film Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film is based around the events leading up to and after the partition of India and Pakistan wrapped up in a beautiful love story that spans an entire lifetime. In this conversation we talk about Nayanika's path from being an investment banker to becoming a storyteller through books and movies. The turning points, her close relationship with her grandparents who experienced the trauma of partition but never talked about it. She speaks of the unfinished conversations that she now feels have found completion through her earlier book and now this film.With her current busy schedule writing screenplays for movies in India, Nayanika has come full circle. As a teenager she was passionate about musical drama and had joined the Theatre Action Group in the same cohort as Shah Rukh Khan. Years later she is now working behind the scenes to create stories that beloved actors like Naseeruddin Shah and others bring to life onto the big screen. Nayanika's previous works include Across the Line, a story of reconciliation after partition, children's books -The Gory Story of Genghis Khan and Ambushed, and the film Shakuntala Devi starring Vidya Balan.You can find out more about Nayanika by visiting her websitehttps://nayanikamahtani.com/

  4. Jun 5

    Mercedes Yearley - Bringing Drama to Life

    Mercedes Yearley is the Founder of Quest Soul Theatre, a UK based Community Interest Company (CIC) that is all about wellbeing through drama. The mission of her team is to deliver inclusive and accessible creative art workshops for adults with the emphasis on connection, community and fun. In this conversation Mercedes talks about the turning point of her beloved mother's illness during Covid that proved to be a catalyst for big change in hers and her sister's life. We explore the importance of art and play as a way to communicate feelings that are too big for words. We get a glimpse into what life can be like for someone with ADHD and how challenging everyday routines can be for someone whose mind craves variety and mental stimulation. It is a poignant reminder of the masks we wear to simply make it through this challenging world and how important safe spaces like those created by Quest Soul Theatre are to help us feel lighter and more connected. You can contact Mercedes via:Website: https://questsoultheatre.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questsoultheatre?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedesyearley/

  5. May 10

    Aarti Narayan - The Lives She Carried

    Aarti Narayan is the author of The Lives She Carried, a fictionalised account of her grandmother's life and her journey from being a fourteen year old bride to a wife and mother who fought courageously to do the right thing by her children.Aarti graduated from one of the top business schools in India nearly thirty years ago, and spent two and a half decades working for a multi-national corporate entity. A few years ago a perfect storm of events proved to be the catalyst for her to leave behind her successful corporate career, write a book that told the stories of the unsung heroines of her family, and pursue the things she loves doing that she did not previously have time for. The Lives She Carried is available on Amazon and at other online bookstores.https://amzn.eu/d/01ZTQHxSShe can be reached on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aarti_narayan1?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

  6. Apr 15

    Fulcrum DJedi - A Bridge To The Galactic World

    This is one of the most fascinating and other-worldly conversations I have had on this podcast. During our conversation, I discovered my galactic origins which confirmed things I already knew. I invite you to listen with curiosity and an open mind. Allow yourself to be transported to another world and a different way of being. Fulcrum DJedi describes himself as a messenger and intergalactic traveller. Through his astral travels (mostly when he is asleep) he is regularly invited to on missions with the Galactic Federation. His mission in this lifetime is to help humanity connect with their higher consciousness and choose a way of life that serves the highest good. Fulcrum is the author of Powerful Galactic Beings: A Cosmic Guidebook to our Galactic Heritage. It is available on Amazon via this link https://amzn.eu/d/0aHU9o5K Fulcrum is also a quantum energy reader, helping people identify the blocks that holding them back. He also does cosmic consultations wherein he helps individuals discover their galactic origins which can often help them make sense of why they are the way they are in this lifetime. You can find our more about Fulcrum via these following social media platforms and reach out to him if you'd like to book a consultation with him. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FulcrumDjedi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/fulcrumdjedi/

  7. Apr 2

    Caroline Lambert - The Flow & Glow of Life and Death

    Caroline Lambert transitioned from her corporate career spanning over 25 years working with the Financial Times and Google, doing user experience research, to become an Electrologist. She tells us why she chose this path, the turning points and the motivations for this change. Becoming an electrologist required rigorous study and training, as well as financial investment into top of the range equipment and creating a new studio where she treats her clients. Her mission now is to help people feel more comfortable in their own skin so they can live life to the fullest. And as a segue from this, she shares her desire to help people die well, with greater agency and clarity. Caroline's deeply held beliefs on this topic are shaped by her own personal experiences and loss of beloved family members. We talk about the importance of a death plan, and how important it is to prepare ourselves that inevitability so we can live our lives more fully. It does not have to be a morbid or heavy thing if approached in the right way. Caroline is based in Kent, England. You can find out more about her services via her website www.electro-glow-studio.com.

  8. Feb 27

    Daniella Blechner - Turning Writers into Authors

    In this conversation we chat to Daniella about the turning points and motivations that brought her to her current life. She has some great advice for would-be authors and authors looking to sell more books: believe in yourself, be bold and be willing to get help. If you're looking for guidance on how to use your voice to write a book, reach out to Daniella. The initial 20 min call is free of charge and it might just be the catalyst you need to turn your dream into reality. Daniella Blechner is a UK-based entrepreneur, founder of Conscious Dreams Publishing, award-winning author and Book Journey Mentor™ who is passionate about transforming diverse writers into successful published authors. Over the last nine years, she has published more than 350 authors' books and mentored over 1,000 authors and aspiring authors, aged 7 to 84, assisting them in transforming their powerful stories and messages into impactful books. Under Daniella's guidance, authors have secured placements in bookstores, achieved bestseller status, and gained international media coverage. Notably, young authors Sarah Kittoe and Tiana Akoh-Arrey have been featured on Sky TV, ITV, Channel 5, BBC, Good Morning America, Breakfast Television Canada, and The Kelly Clarkson Show. She is dedicated advocate for inclusion and representation, she founded Black Authors on the Rise, an annual event spotlighting authors of African-Caribbean heritage. Daniella is the author of nine books, and her debut book Mr Wrong (2014) became a bestseller, beating Steve Harvey’s Think Like a Man, Act Like a Lady. Her award-winning children's book, 9 Days of Piper Snow (2023), featured on BBC1’s Sunday Morning Live, has helped many children explore themes such as grief, friendship and the importance of treasured memories. Website: www.consciousdreamspublishing.com Email: daniella@consciousdreamspublishing.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/consciousdreamspublishing Instagram: @consciousdreamspublishing @9daysofpipersnow Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellablechner

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Every life is interesting when we as observers know where to look and ask the right questions. Being ordinary can be a gift. A chance to explore and experiment away from watchful eyes and without the burden of high expectations. Join me in conversation with my guests who talk about an event that changed their life. We delve deep into what followed and how they turned adversity or an unexpected turn of events into something meaningful.

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