14 Going on 41

Kiara Aranha (14) & Arvind Iyengar (41)
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What happens when a 14-year-old worldschooling middle-school dropout teams up with a 41-year-old IIT alum, Stanford topper, and sports tech CEO? Each week, Kiara Aranha and Arvind Iyengar talk with guests who’ve dared to take the road less travelled - from bold career moves to unexpected life choices. Funny, curious, and refreshingly real, 14 Going on 41 is where two generations swap notes on what it means to live life off-script. New episodes drop every Tuesday. #14GoingOn41 #Podcast #NewPodcasts #PodcastLife #PodcastIndia #RoadLessTravelled #IndianPodcasters #Inspiration #Life #Learning #Conversations #ArvindIyengar #KiaraAranha #IITBombay #IITAlumni #StanfordGSB #Worldschooling #MissingFromSchool

  1. Peace Out Party People | Ep 14

    FEB 17

    Peace Out Party People | Ep 14

    In this episode, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) are back for one last time this season. No guests, no rules - just them looking back at conversations of wisdom, laughter, and stories with change-makers, unconventional thinkers, and people who dared to challenge the norm. Buckle up as we reflect on the past few months, with all the energy, humor, and offbeat moments you’ve come to love from this unlikely duo. Stay tuned to 14 Going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind

    42 min
  2. Avyana Mehta - The Road Less Wasteful | Ep 13

    FEB 10

    Avyana Mehta - The Road Less Wasteful | Ep 13

    In this episode of 14 Going on 41, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) talk with Avyana Mehta - climate advocate, founder of Plastic2Build, author, podcaster, and the youngest guest on the show at 16. From rethinking plastic waste to building solutions, Avyana’s work is proof that you don’t need to wait around to start. Impact, inspiration, and individual action - where it actually counts. Stay tuned to 14 Going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Guest Bio: Avyana Mehta - Environmental advocate, founder of Plastic2Build, author, podcaster. Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind @plastic2build

    1h 2m
  3. Mikolaj Golachowski - Polar Opposite Paths | Ep 12

    FEB 3

    Mikolaj Golachowski - Polar Opposite Paths | Ep 12

    In this episode of 14 Going on 41, Kiara and Arvind sit down with Mikołaj Gołachowski - historian, biologist, professor, and expedition guide - to follow a life shaped by ice, curiosity, and the long pull of the polar regions. This conversation is about choosing curiosity over comfort, uncertainty over the predictable, and learning to live where maps end and questions begin. Stay tuned to 14 Going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Guest Bio: Mikolaj Golachowski - Historian, biologist, expedition guide, professor Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind

    1h 7m
  4. Ruchyeta Bhatia - Baking Brand | Ep 11

    JAN 27

    Ruchyeta Bhatia - Baking Brand | Ep 11

    In this episode of 14 Going on 41, Kiara and Arvind sit down with Ruchyeta Bhatia, founder of Love & Cheesecake, to trace the winding path from a 21-year-old quitting corporate jobs, importing paintball guns, and eventually building one of Mumbai’s most recognisable dessert brands. This conversation is about choosing excitement over certainty, happiness over convention, trusting yourself before the plan makes sense. Because sometimes, the recipe for success isn’t written - you have to improvise, taste as you go, and trust the mess. Stay tuned to 14 Going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind @ruchyeta @loveandcheesecake

    50 min
  5. Lisa Boston - From Chalkboards to Campfires: The World‑Schooling Leap | Ep 10

    JAN 20

    Lisa Boston - From Chalkboards to Campfires: The World‑Schooling Leap | Ep 10

    In this episode, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) sit down with Lisa Boston - an educator, worldschooling mother, and global citizen who has spent her life working across cultures, classrooms, and communities. From rethinking what education can look like, to choosing purpose over convention while raising her children across borders, Lisa’s journey is both thoughtful and courageous. Stay tuned to 14 Going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind @boston_tribe_travels @lisajboston

    58 min
  6. Vijay Subramaniam - Counting Stars | Ep 9

    JAN 13

    Vijay Subramaniam - Counting Stars | Ep 9

    In this episode, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) are joined by Vijay Subramaniam - the force behind some of India’s biggest stars and the founder of Collective, a company that represents over 400 celebrities and more than 200,000 creators. Long before he was shaping careers and building one of the most powerful talent networks in the country, Vijay was a mechanical engineer who skipped campus placements, stumbled into a metal band, and ended up opening for Iron Maiden. From amplifiers to algorithms, his journey is anything but boring. Stay tuned to 14 going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Guest Bio: Vijay Subramaniam - Co-founder & Group CEO, Collective Artists Network; architect of India’s creator economy; talent & brand-building visionary. Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind @vijaysubramaniam84 @lifeatcollectiveartistsnetwork

    48 min
  7. Saurabh Kumar - Delivering the Unconventional | Ep 8

    JAN 6

    Saurabh Kumar - Delivering the Unconventional | Ep 8

    In this episode, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) sit down with Saurabh Kumar - the engineer-turned-entrepreneur who co-founded Grofers (now Blinkit) and helped build one of India’s most iconic consumer tech companies from the ground up. What began as a one-man operation would go on to become a platform handling millions of orders a day. From leaving a comfortable life in New York, to breaking his collarbone while doing deliveries and building a mega business, his story is one you can't miss. Stay tuned to 14 going on 41 | New episodes every Tuesday Connect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Guest Bio: Saurabh Kumar - Co-founder, Blinkit; entrepreneur behind India’s instant-delivery revolution. Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool @iyengar.arvind @theknownface

    1h 9m
  8. Neha Chauhan - Living off Script | Ep 7

    12/30/2025

    Neha Chauhan - Living off Script | Ep 7

    In this episode, Kiara (14) and Arvind (41) sit down with actress Neha Chauhan - who came to Mumbai to call “action” behind the camera and ended up starring in front of it. Now shining in shows like Rocket Boys and Maharani, as well as several movies across languages, Neha’s story proves that sometimes life hands you the script you never auditioned for.Stay tuned to 14 going on 41 | New episodes every TuesdayConnect with us on Instagram: @14GoingOn41Pod Guest Bio: Neha Chauhan - Indian film & web actress known for Love Sex Aur Dhokha, G Kutta Se, with standout roles in Maharani and Rocket Boys. Instagram Handles: @14goingon41pod @missingfromschool  @iyengar.arvind  @therealnehachauhan

    36 min
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What happens when a 14-year-old worldschooling middle-school dropout teams up with a 41-year-old IIT alum, Stanford topper, and sports tech CEO? Each week, Kiara Aranha and Arvind Iyengar talk with guests who’ve dared to take the road less travelled - from bold career moves to unexpected life choices. Funny, curious, and refreshingly real, 14 Going on 41 is where two generations swap notes on what it means to live life off-script. New episodes drop every Tuesday. #14GoingOn41 #Podcast #NewPodcasts #PodcastLife #PodcastIndia #RoadLessTravelled #IndianPodcasters #Inspiration #Life #Learning #Conversations #ArvindIyengar #KiaraAranha #IITBombay #IITAlumni #StanfordGSB #Worldschooling #MissingFromSchool

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  • Creator
    Kiara Aranha (14) & Arvind Iyengar (41)
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean