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Welcome to Let’s Talk with Akhil 🎙️ Real conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, artists, and changemakers. We dive into business growth, personal branding, mindset, success, failures, and life lessons through honest, insightful discussions. Get fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and inspiring stories. New episodes regularly. Follow us on Instagram: @letstalk_akhil and follow for conversations that matter.

Episodes

  1. 9h ago

    The Truth About Starting A Business Young | EP03 Akhil x Drishtti Mahajan

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and intended solely for informational and educational purposes. This podcast aims to encourage thoughtful discussions on public affairs, geopolitics, and global issues, and does not intend to promote hostility, misinformation, or hatred towards any country, community, or individual. -------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meet Drishtti: Her Entrepreneurial Journey. 06:55 What Inspired Her to Start a Business? 09:55 The Role Her Family Played in Her Success. 13:11 From Job to Startup: What Was Her Biggest Fear? 16:35 Does She Cringe at Her First Product? 20:11 Has Instagram Made Entrepreneurship Look Too Easy? 24:52 Building a Successful Airbnb Business. 29:05 Rent or Buy: The Real Airbnb Business Model. 30:25 How to Start an Airbnb Business in India? 35:04 Working with Family: Opportunity or Challenge? 38:59 What Does Success Really Mean to Her? 44:18 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs. 46:26 Outro -------------------- She is a Delhi-based entrepreneur and the founder of House of Vian, a luxury handcrafted footwear brand inspired by Rajasthani craft traditions. Trained at the Fashion Institute of Merchandising in Los Angeles, she has built a brand that blends global design with a deeply Indian aesthetic. Beyond fashion, she has expanded into the hospitality space through her Airbnb venture, Dreamscappee. Her journey is a story of building real businesses, across two industries, entirely on her own terms. ------------------------- In this episode of Let's Talk With Akhil, Drishtti Mahajan, entrepreneur and founder of House of Vian, joins Akhil for an in-depth conversation on building luxury fashion from scratch, hospitality entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to run two businesses in India as a young woman.From launching a handcrafted footwear brand rooted in Rajasthani tradition to building a hospitality venture through Dreamscappee, this episode explores the realities of entrepreneurship, the challenges of breaking into competitive industries, and what the journey looks like beyond the highlight reel and what it truly means to build something that lasts. ---------------------- 🎙️ Podcast: Let's Talk With AkhilHost: AkhilGuest: Drishtti Mahajan ------------------ To Know More,Follow let's talk with Akhil on⤵︎Instagram: @letstalk_akhilhttps://www.instagram.com/letstalk_ak... Spotify: Let's Talk with Akhil Apple music: Let's Talk with Akhil Amazon music: Let's Talk with Akhil -------------------------- If you enjoy deep conversations make sure to subscribe to LetsTalkWithAkhil and join the discussion.🎙️#LetsTalkWithAkhil #Leadership #fashion #fashionbusiness #rentalbusiness #airbnb #airbnbhost #entertainment #entrepreneur #footweartrends #InspiringStories ----------------- About Let's Talk With AkhilWhere meaningful conversations meet powerful perspectives. We dive deep into the ideas, experiences, and stories that shape the way we live, lead, and grow. From business and leadership to culture, personal development, and everything in between, each episode brings candid discussions, fresh insights, and thought-provoking takeaways. Tune in, join the conversation, and discover perspectives that stay with you long after the episode ends.

    47 min

  2. 3d ago

    Is India Prepared For What's Coming? | EP02 Akhil x Brig. Manoj Kumar

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and intended solely for informational and educational purposes. This podcast aims to encourage thoughtful discussions on public affairs, geopolitics, and global issues, and does not intend to promote hostility, misinformation, or hatred towards any country, community, or individual. -------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro. 01:54 Why did he choose the Army? 02:42 The engineer's mindset behind serving the nation. 03:47 The day the uniform changed everything. 05:29 Kargil 1999- the secrets of military intelligence. 09:00 How he stayed calm during war? 12:32 Parliament under attack, What was happening? 14:06 The real heroes no one talks about. 16:35 What Army training does to a man? 17:52 From noise to intelligence. 19:26 How India hunts for the truth? 27:50 Face to face with hardcore militants - what do you do? 29:42 Pakistan's recent threats - should India be worried? 31:19 Removal of Imran Khan. 32:15 His first reaction to Atal Tunnel. 36:26 How one man saved ₹1000 crore? 42:00 Is the Atal Tunnel a direct threat to China's military? 44:46 Is India at WAR? 47:29 China and Taiwan, what’s going on? 49:32 Is China strategically targeting India right now? 54:27 Is India enough for two neighbours. 58:38 Sudarshan Chakra. 01:01:11 China is prepared for modern warfare. 01:04:12 COVID didn't just happen? 01:07:56 Was Iran underestimated? 01:11:09 SENAABHYAS 01:12:50 A Brigadier's words for young India. 01:15:07 Outro -------------------- Brigadier Manoj Kumar, VSM (Retd.) He is a distinguished former Indian Army officer with over three decades of service in military engineering and strategic infrastructure development. As Chief Engineer with the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), he played a key role in the execution of the Atal Tunnel project, overseeing critical engineering operations in one of the world's most challenging terrains. He contributed to the planning and delivery of several strategic road and connectivity projects that enhanced India's border infrastructure and operational readiness. His work has been instrumental in improving all-weather access to remote regions and strengthening national defence logistics. ------------------------- In this episode of Let's Talk With Akhil, Brigadier Manoj Kumar, VSM (Retd.), former Indian Army officer and Chief Engineer of the Atal Tunnel project, joins Akhil for an in-depth conversation on military leadership, national security, strategic infrastructure, and the evolving nature of modern warfare.From his experiences during the Kargil War and Operation Parakram to building one of India's most significant strategic infrastructure projects, this podcast explores the realities of defending a nation, the challenges of border security, and the future of India's military preparedness in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. ---------------------- 🎙️ Podcast: Let's Talk With Akhil Host: Akhil Guest: Manoj Kumar ------------------ To Know More,Follow, let's talk with Akhil onInstagram: @letstalk_akhilhttps://www.instagram.com/letstalk_ak...

    1h 16m

  3. May 15

    Can India Trust It's Neighbour? | Ranjit Rae On Diplomacy & Geopolitics | EP01 Akhil x Ranjit Rae

    Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest are personal and intended solely for informational and educational purposes. This podcast aims to encourage thoughtful discussions on public affairs, geopolitics, and global issues, and does not intend to promote hostility, misinformation, or hatred towards any country, community, or individual. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Transition from a lecturer to a diplomat 3:09 Ranjit Rae’s journey 6:22 How was your experience in Uganda and Kosovo? 7:55 Indians evacuated from Uganda 12:08 Served as Press Secretary during his early career 13:48 What are the new challenges for IFS Officers in the 21st Century? 17:24 How Ranjit Rae tackled decision dilemmas 18:29 Experience as an Ambassador to 3 countries 20:50 Are India-Europe relations unexplored? 26:08 The situation of India-Vietnam relations during his tenure 31:18 Learnings from Vietnam-China bilateral ties 33:08 Experience as an Ambassador to Nepal 34:25 Discussion on Nepal’s internal administration 38:55 12 Point agreement 2005 41:41 Overcoming diplomatic hurdles 43:30 Navigating relations with Nepal 45:22 IC814- The Kandahar hijack 47:56 Cross-border security dynamics 49:33 The 2015 border transit issues 52:01 Media and Cinema's effect on India-Nepal relations 55:19 Discourse on Kalapani & Lipulekh 59:32 China-Nepal relations and regional balance 01:02:38 Administration at Kathmandu International Airport 01:04:04 Recruitment dynamics concerning the Indian Army 01:05:14 Historical context of the northern borders 01:08:14 Ranjit Rae’s Second book 01:09:59 Dynamics between the UN and the USA 01:14:32 Assessing diplomatic outreach strategies 01:17:06 From diplomat to a writer 01:18:53 Where do you see India in the next 10 years? 01:27:16 Nepal hidden destination for tourists 1:28:56 Rapid fire 01:30:21 Any tips for the listeners 01:31:08 Outro About Ranjit RaeAmbassador Ranjit Rae, IFS (Retd.)Ranjit Rae is a distinguished former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from the 1980 batch, with over 36 years in Indian diplomacy. A Delhi School of Economics postgraduate and former lecturer at St. Stephen’s College, he played a key role in major bilateral and multilateral negotiations, including Nepal’s landmark 12-point peace agreement in 2005. He served as India’s Ambassador to Hungary, Vietnam, and Nepal, and is the author of Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties. In this episode of Let's Talk With Akhil, former Indian diplomat and ambassador Ranjit Rae joins Akhil for an in-depth conversation on foreign relations, regional diplomacy and the changing geopolitical landscape of South Asia. From regional neighbours to global dynamics, this podcast explores the realities behind international relations and the future of India’s position in the world. 🎙️ Podcast: Let's Talk With Akhil. Host : Akhil Guest : Ranjit Rae To Know More,Follow our channel for more conversations on geopolitics, diplomacy, business, and global affairs. 👇🏻 📲 Connect with us on Instagram: @letstalk_akhil @letakhiltalk 🐦 Twitter/X:@letstalk_akhil 🌐 Marketing Partner @brandmelt.in If you enjoyed this deep dive, please leave us a 5-star rating on Spotify and share this episode with someone who loves geopolitics! . 🎙️ About Let's Talk With Akhil where real conversations meet real insights. We dive deep into topics that matter - from personal growth and mindset to business, culture and everything in between. Each episode is a candid and leave you with something to think about. Tune in, join the conversation - and let’s talk!

    1h 31m
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Welcome to Let’s Talk with Akhil 🎙️ Real conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, athletes, artists, and changemakers. We dive into business growth, personal branding, mindset, success, failures, and life lessons through honest, insightful discussions. Get fresh perspectives, actionable insights, and inspiring stories. New episodes regularly. Follow us on Instagram: @letstalk_akhil and follow for conversations that matter.

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