28 episodes
Chai-Side Chats Chai-Side Chats
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Chai-Side Chats is an interdisciplinary talk show/podcast initiative that aims to bring artists together into dynamic discussions around creativity and creative process, the arts, healing, personal growth, identity, spirituality, mental/emotional well-being, and much more. In addition to deep, introspective conversations and reflections, each episode also features a special interactive experience where guest artists (and viewers/listeners) are guided through experiential expressive arts activities designed to awaken their creativity through collaboration and community.
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S4E4: On daring to do what you dream and exploring the boundaries of creative expression through rhythm, featuring Maya Rau Murthy
In this interview episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya is in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Maya Rau Murthy about how she dares to do what she dreams as an artist and her journey of exploring her artistry and healing from mental health challenges as a dancer, composer, and konakkol artist. The episode concludes with an experiential activity that offers a glimpse into Maya’s rhythmic talents and impromptu creative expression through rhythm!
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S4E3: Vulnerability, insecurity, and self-worth in the inner and outer world of the artist experience, featuring Sindhu Natarajan
Our host Aishwarya interviews Indian vocalist Sindhu Natarajan about her journey in navigating the career of full time artistry and musicianship, along with deep explorations and conversations about vulnerability, insecurity, self-worth, and what it means to be thriving as a musician.
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S4E2: Navigating the ever-evolving journey of a Bharatanatyam dancer, featuring Navya Maitri Konda
In this interview episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya is in conversation with Navya Maitri Konda about the various aspects, challenges, strengths, and growing edges in the journey of a Bharatanatyam dancer, including discussions on motivation, discipline, learning, practice, and performance of one’s craft as an artist.
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S4E1: The Balancing Act of Honing & Bridging Forms in Interdisciplinary Dance, featuring Kamala Devam and Asha Rowland
In this season 4 premiere episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya is in conversation with two interdisciplinary artists Kamala Devam and Asha Rowland and speaks with them about their creative process of honing their craft as dancers and the balancing act of bridging multiple dance styles in their hybrid choreography work.
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S3E8: Creativity and Conformity in Artistic Practice
In this season finale solo episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya talks about intersections between creativity and conformity. The episode explores questions around what it means to conform to a particular art form, along with the impact of social media and trends on artistic expression.
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S3E7: Self-care and Burnout in Artists and Creatives
In this solo audio-only episode of Chai-Side Chats, our host Aishwarya discusses some of the signs and possible reasons for burnout in artists and creatives. She offers insight on how to develop a personalized self-care plan from her perspective and experience as both an artist and a mental health therapist.