LET'S WALK

Atta Rahman

''LET'S WALK'' is a weekly show (almost) hosted by Atta Rahman, a student pharmacist, someone who loves to be at the forefront of healthcare, entreprenuership and everything in between. Guests join him, share their stories, chat about the recent happenings and sometimes go off a tangent. Anyways, you get to see that!

  1. 30.10.2025

    EP 057// From Art to Earth: Shashank Nimkar on Building Earth Tatva & Creating with Meaning

    This week chatting with Shashank Nimkar, founder @Earth Tatva -an award-winning Indian startup redefining sustainable design by recycling ceramic waste into new products that reduce mining by 60% and carbon footprint by 30%. From discovering art at an early age to developing the innovative Tatva Mix, Shashank shares how creativity, curiosity, and purpose guided his journey. Tune in!Timestamps:00:00 - intro01:06 - sourcing the "right' ceramics 02:47 - discovering art and origami04:23 - pursuing art instead of traditional careers 06:00 - is design school necessary?10:45 - thoughts on original ideas and waiting for eureka moments13:26 - finding problems worth solving, creating products that *actually add value 19:43 - formulating the "Tatva Mix"22:03 - Branding and marketing as a eco-friendly company 29:25 - can eco-friendly business be profitable? 35:54 - collaborating w/ businesses and white labelling 37:00 - *Japanese quote and an Indian quote*, innovators curse, importance of pet projects40:19 - from abstract thoughts to products that give phenomenal user experience 41:50 - thoughts on self-discipline as a student turned founder 46:34 - defining success, minimalism 50:48 - PRESPECTIVEShashank NimkarLinkedIn Earth TatvaWebsite Book Recommendations- Steal Like An Artist - The Innovator's DNA- The Idea Factory Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s)Thanks for listening!

    57 мин.

  2. 01.10.2025

    EP 056// Marwari Protests, Urdu’s Demise & Hyderabad’s Identity Feat. Daneesh Majid

    This week chatting with Daneesh Majid, author of "The Hyderabadis 1947 To The Present Day" longlisted for the “New Indian Express” Group’s Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman Award in the Best Debut Category. We discussed the hyderabadi identity, the gulf spring, razakars and their portrayal in media, the recent anti-Marwari protest, demise of Urdu and everything in between. Whether you’re interested in Hyderabad’s history, Urdu literature, South Asian politics, or cultural identity, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective. Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:32 - who is a hyderabadi? 06:40 - exploring bias as a writer 11:29 - thoughts on making a revised edition as new stories pop up 16:59 - thoughts on razakars and their portrayal in media and art 23:05 - the demise of Urdu, reflections on teaching Urdu script 29:30 - nenu telugu, vadu muslim 32:30 - Hyderabad-Pakistan connection post 1947 43:20 - dissecting "The Gulf Returnee" identity and migration stories 52:43 - rise of the "Marwari Go Back" movement 55:01 - is pursuing media/journalism lucrative in 2025?01:08:13 - PRESPECTIVE Daneesh Majid Website Book (The Hyderabadis) Latest Article (Marwari Go Back) Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    1 ч. 14 мин.

  3. 11.08.2025

    055// Media, Identity & Cats?! You’ll Never See It the Same Feat. Talat Mazhar

    This week chatting with Talat Mazhar, a filmmaker, actor, musician and a content creator. We discussed various schools of acting, how TV commercials are made, the importance of tuning into oneself, our shared love for cats, evolution of media, AI and everything in between. Tune in as he shares his journey! Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:17 - Acting - catharsis, self-discovery and approach to acting 10:30 - Psychology behind tv commercials (Colour Theory Explained) 16:43 - Brain Rot, the need to break the cycle 27:57 - Are cats healers? Why Egyptians prayed to cats? 38:58 - Silver screen-VCR-Television-OTT How media is shaping our identity? Are your desires really yours? 43:35 - Neuralink, Cinderella Syndrome and AI 48:20 - Desi Timeline, Profession vs Occupation and Identity Crisis 53:54 - PRESPECTIVE Talat Mazhar Youtube Books .Future Shock .Anime: The Last Airbender Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    1 ч. 10 мин.

  4. 30.07.2025

    EP 054// AIIMS Doctor on How Yoga & Music Are Quietly Transforming Modern Medicine Feat. Dr. Varun Malhotra

    This week chatting with Dr. Varun Malhotra, a physician @AIIMSBhopal, teacher and a healer. We discussed the integration of Ayurveda and allopathy in modern medicine, sharing his journey and research on holistic approaches to healing. He emphasized the importance of evidence-based research, patient engagement, and lifestyle changes in healthcare, while also exploring the therapeutic potential of yoga, music, and meditation. The conversation touched on various aspects of well-being, including the definition of success, the role of gratitude, and practical advice for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Tune in as he shares his journey! Timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:07 - role of parents and teachers in shaping one's life 04:11 - initial exposure to ayurveda: Yoga and Diabetes 11:03 - definition of health and how it has changed over the years 13:21 - meditation vs binaural beats, third eye and god frequency 21:43 - Indian classical music a therapy or entertainment 28:05 - limitations of conducting research in Indian classical music 41:40 - integrating music therapy in allopathic practice 46:51 - mental health as healthcare professionals 52:09 - success as a healthcare professional, prevention and what it means to be a good doctor? 56:55 - PRESPECTIVE Dr. Varun Malhotra Website Research Articles .Indian Classical Music,Raag as Music Therapy: Scope and Opportunities .Effects of yoga asanas and pranayama in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Books .Autobiography of a Yogi Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    1 ч. 7 мин.

  5. 30.03.2025

    EP 053// Writing my thoughts cover to cover Feat. Mazin Shaikh

    It's been around 11 months since I had a guest on the podcast, excuse the rusty-ness. This week I chat with Mazin, an author of Motivational Days 101, Reflections and Beyond the Boardroom. We discuss everything from AI in writing, social media, feeling FOMO, life as a writer and obviously digressing into an rant. Regardless, tune in and enjoy! Checkout his books: https://tally.so/r/mKWQaX timestamps: 00:00 - intro 01:13 - ChatGPT, Gemini, LLMs, AI and creative writing 03:55 - Journey of writing from 2018-2025 in self help genre 07:16 - Taking courses on creative writing vs writing to express 09:50 - Curating thoughts vs original thoughts 13:00 - Trying to differentiate oneself, being original 14:41 - Designing a book cover 17:21 - Background in writing? How does one become eligible 20:11 - Murakami, daily pages, writing rap 22:00 - Feedback on writing, who take it from? 24:09 - Balancing engagement/likes with being authentic 25:50 - Success as a writer 33:46 - Finances as an author 38:42 - Publishing a book a day 42:11 - Ramzan routine in 2025 45:44 - PRESPECTIVE and rant More Mazin www.linkedin.com/in/imazinshaikh/ https://x.com/mazinshk Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    57 мин.

  6. 28.01.2024

    EP 052// Making Millets Mainstream In Indian Schools Feat. K.R. Sanjay Kumar

    Chatting with Sanjay, founder @MilletBowl. We talk about everything from leaving his corporate career, serving 150 tons of millet cookies in Govt. Residential Schools across Telangana, sampling milltet shakes, losing 40kgs and much more. Tune in as he shares his journey! timestamps: (00:00) - intro (01:05) - leaving the corporate career after working for 15 years (04:20) - figuring our millet cookies and shakes (06:42) - cookies and NOT biscuits (07:40) - entrepreneurship vs being an employee (09:50) - Millet Mango Shake testing: hit or flop (and learnings) (13:30) - palatibility: making consumer centric products (16:10) - long walks and its benifits (21:40) - naming MilletBowl (22:50) - building products for the future (25:56) - dealing with hiccups (failures) (28:50) - NOT enigneer material (36:50) - career advice and startup syndrome (42:00) - AI in food business (49:20) - taking it global (51:00) - safety in food business (53:36) - PRESPECTIVE More Sanjay Website Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    1 ч. 1 мин.

  7. 26.01.2024

    EP 051// Turning Waste Into Sustainable Art Feat. Dhiraj Sharma

    Chatting with Dhiraj Sharma, founder @8mango and an animator. From the very famous potrait of Late APJ Abdul Kalam made using old X-Ray films to the Lata ji's potrait made out of old leather cut outs. He has always amazed everyone with what he brings to the table by recycling waste and making it into sustainable art. We talk about his thoughts on art, coming up with this new art form, making profitable art and much more. Tune in as he shares his journey! timestamps: (00:00) - intro (00:26) - story: naming 8mango (02:09) - finding the art and the artist (05:59) - visualising art - thinking as a junk artist (08:02) - art show with Sony and traveliing with junk art (13:54) - teaching junk art (17:42) - reparing vs replacing (20:06) - getting ideas for junk art (21:29) - making it full time as an artist (24:10) - getting saturated (26:13) - AI art and the future (32:30) - where do you put the glue first? (35:30) - becoming a better artist (30:57) - naming art and making a film (38:50) - PRESPECTIVE More Dhiraj Website IG Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    47 мин.

  8. 26.12.2023

    EP 050// Quitting corporate pharmacy to being an entrepreneur Feat. Kevin Yee

    Chatting with Kevin Yee, former retail pharmacist turned content creator and founder @RefugeeHustle. I'm glad to lock in some time with the godfather of PharmacyYT, we talk about everything from feeling like a failure in and out of pharmacy school, changing career paths, mental models to nagivate life, thoughts on popular advice and much more. Now before I go off a tangent, tune in as he shares his journey! timestamps: (00:00) - (08:56) - was pharmacy school a waste (21:57) - defying the "Asian Timline" (26:17) - failing and thoughts on failure (36:52) - creating content online and getting cancelled (45:29) - the non-negotiable thing and disagreeing with popular advice (48:30) - thoughts on The Pharmacist, Opioid Epidemic, Big Pharma, Placebo and lifestyle (1:06:22) - PRESPECTIVE Kevin's Book Recommendations - Unfair Advantage - The Courage To Be Disliked - The Compassionate Samurai More Kevin YT Note: The views expressed by our guest do not necessarily reflect the views of LET'S WALK or it's host(s) Thanks for listening!

    1 ч. 13 мин.
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''LET'S WALK'' is a weekly show (almost) hosted by Atta Rahman, a student pharmacist, someone who loves to be at the forefront of healthcare, entreprenuership and everything in between. Guests join him, share their stories, chat about the recent happenings and sometimes go off a tangent. Anyways, you get to see that!

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    Atta Rahman
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2025
  • Выпуски
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