ZENPod

Venkatesh Mahadevan
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“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit. We at “ZENPod” believe that one person’s journey is another person’s learning. In these talks, we will touch upon spirituality and the intersection in real Life and how it can be leveraged on, for reaching a higher goal!

  1. 09/08/2021

    ZENPod Season 4,episode 6(part 2) with Smt. Belaa Sanghvi

    Season-4, episode 6(part 2) of “ZENPod”, featuring Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, an Indian Handloom evangelist and revivalist.  Belaa’s mission is to ensure Handloom, Handcrafted and Khadi are given industry status.Belaa Sanghvi’s extensive career graph spans over 40 years working in revival of handloom, handcrafted and Khadi techniques in India and abroad. “I don’t think I am qualified or intelligent enough to define spirituality, I just follow.  I have reached home, but I am still looking for myself.  I seek to understand and then follow so that I appreciate better.” says Smt. Belaa Sanghvi, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. 23 countries,56 Traditional weaves mastered & revived,40 years experience in Handloom revival,43 Handicraft techniques revived Over the years, her collections have been displayed across 23 countries via exhibitions, stores and various international museums including The Los Angeles County Museum of Modern Art and Kunst Museum, Basal. Belaa’s passion is to bring handloom on the forefront and empower weavers and craftsmen to improve their per piece earning & their lifestyle.Belaa is truly an artist rooted in Vedic traditions and Sanatan traditions approached from today’s angle. She love to revive traditional antiquated embroidery techniques, which are  expressed via her textile murals that support 450 craftsmen who are grouped together on project need base. Her design studio Purnakala by Belaa Sanghvi (complete art) has a vision to revive antiquated handloom sarees. The word takes many forms in Sanskrit – knowledge, powers, arts, or levels of consciousness.As a life-long chronicler of textiles, textile art and handicrafts in India with over four decade’s experience, her journey began at her father’s factory that manufactures looms. From a young age, she was introduced to weaving and operating different looms. She also provides design inputs in the weaves of different fabrics. With her interaction with the artisans, Belaa realized her two-fold goal – to revive the traditional textiles, and to bring in economic sustainability in the lives of the  traditional artisans.  Over the years, her work with the artisans has allowed her to generate employment and to give them the freedom to enjoy the craft. Belaa has also imparted several trainings on modern innovations that improve the quality of their workmanship. She has worked on several design projects that aim at business  development or business reengineering. Presently, Belaa is working on a book to document all her years of research in various textile techniques in India. She is available for keynote presentations, teaching assignments, lectures, desiging and execution projects, consultation on business re-engineering, product design, and workshops.“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    42 min

  2. 06/12/2021

    ZENPod Season 3, episode 10 with Dr. Janki Santoke

    “ZENPod” Season-3, episode 10, featuring Dr. Janki Santoke, a Vedanta Expert, Author, Management Trainer, Lecturer, Public Speaker. Founder of Vedanta Institute. She has been into full time research and propogation of Vedanta for the last 30 years “Spirituality is about reaching back to your own divine self. It is defined in Vedanta itself. Our journey to re-discover our own self!”.Relation comes from two latin words, Re-legare, which means to join again.”- says Dr. Janki Santoke in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan Janki Santoke, Ph. D. (Philosophy) is a lecturer, author, corporate resource, public speaker. She studied Vedanta at Swami Parthasarathy’s Vedanta Academy, which is the three-year full-time residential course. https://janki.santoke.com             Her service to society in the field of Vedanta has taken the following forms: ·     Delivers lectures in weekly classes on Vedanta and Gita·     Author of the book How Do You Know What You Know? urging us to Think! Because our lives depend on it! More details on the Facebook page·     Public Lectures and Webinars on Practical Vedantic topics·     YouTube – The channel, Team Janki Santoke, has over 150 videos & is watched worldwide·     Articles in prominent Newspapers like Times of India, Speaking Tree, Dainik Bhaskar·     Management Training Programs for companies such as Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Gillette, Glaxo-Smithkline, Bharat Petroleum, Young Presidents Organization (YPO) among others   “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    55 min

  3. 02/27/2021

    ZENPod Season 3, episode 5 with Shri Manjoor Khan

    “ZENPod” Season-3, episode 5, featuring Manjoor Khan, A Folk Musician & President of Sarwar Lok Kala & Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Manjoor and his band have given shows in more than 40 countries. they continue to regale us with their music. “When a drop of water experiences its connection with the mighty ocean, only then it experiences the strength of the mighty ocean, similarly when I experience a connect with my Gurus, it gives me immense strength and tremendous happiness, this is Spirituality according to me”, - says Shri Manjoor Khan in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan Manjoor Khan is a name that finds special mention and great respect among the folk music circuits of Rajasthan. Today he sinks a wide repertoire of traditional folk and Sufi songs. The special style of the manga near folk music called ‘jangra’, includes a universe of songs for all occasions in life. “Classical music has its roots in folk”, declares Manjoor Khan, who belongs to the Manganiyar community from Barmer in Rajasthan. “There is absolutely no doubt that classical music was born from folk music. Notation came later. We, as folk singers, do not use notes in our singing. Just like, classical musicians learn from the books, we sing from our memory. Our tradition is one of the oral traditions that gave birth to the classical tradition,” says Manjoor Khan confidently. From traditional wedding songs to welcome songs for a newborn child especially the happy occasions of life are accompanied by the strong and colorful songs of the Manganiar musicians. Manjoor and his group organize and collaborate with organisations and have presented the extraordinary western Rajasthan traditional music worldwide. One of their most famous collaborations has been with ‘Papiya’ a female kalbiliya dancer from Jodhpur.  Manjoor and his band have given shows in more than 40 countries some of which have been Paris Switzerland Los Angeles Chicago Dubai Hong Kong Bangkok Vienna and Italy they continue to regale us with their music.  Their songs such as Nimbooda and Dum a Dum mast kalandar makes the crowd go crazy whenever they sign it at public functions “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    48 min

  4. 02/24/2021

    curtain raiser ZENPod Season 3,episode 5 with Shri Manjoor Khan

    Curtain Raiser for Season-3, episode 5 of “ZENPod”, featuring Manjoor Khan, A Folk Musician & President of Sarwar Lok Kala & Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Manjoor and his band have given shows in more than 40 countries. they continue to regale us with their music.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    4 min

  5. 01/30/2021

    ZENPod Season 3, episode 4 with Jacqaueline Shaw

    “ZENPod” Season-3, episode 4, featuring Ms. Jacqueline Shaw, A professional Fashion Designer, Birthed the Africa Fashion Guide, Author of “Fashion Africa”, International Public Speaker and African Fashion Business Coach. “Spirituality for me is about connection with God, understanding who I am, knowing that I am here for a purpose’, - says Jacqueline Shaw in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan With 16 years experience in the global fashion industry, living and working in 4 countries over 4 continents, Jacqueline has worked for brands and retailers such as Puma, C&A, Fila, Russell Athletic, Animal, Wilson.  A Professional Fashion Designe, Jacqueline birthed Africa Fashion Guide, the only sourcing consultancy and information based platform for African fashion, as a tool to educate, inform and retune the perceptions of Africa's fashion and textile industry - a vehicle she sees for trade and development. Jacqueline is the Author of the coffee table book Fashion Africa (2011 and 2014) and the business book ‘Fashion Cannot Be Made in Africa (2020). An International Public Speaker, a University Fashion lecturer, an African Fashion Business Coach, a Sourcing Consultant and industry researcher, Jacqueline, who is a Masters degree holder in Ethical Fashion and a Masters in Social Research is known for being an expert and most proudly an ambassador in the Ethical African fashion landscape. Jacqueline believes Africa is Fashion's Future and has used her African fashion tee shirt campaign using Fairtrade, organic African cotton tees made in Africa by Africans to spread this message on the catwalks of London Fashion Week to Ghana to Los Angeles. She aims to equip as many people as possible in setting up businesses in Africa to build trade, contribute to Africa's GDP, and impact thousands of African lives using the vehicle of Fashion. Jacqueline has delivered talks at elite venues such as House of Lords in London, @ the London Eye, European Commission Brussels, Fashion Institute Technology NYC, Who's Next Paris and a Panel moderate at the UK-Africa Investment pre-Summit Manufacturing Panel, to name a few. She actively campaigns for a more responsible way of doing fashion business and doing it well in Africa. Jacqueline has built up her name and is recognised internationally as a public speaker As an African Fashion Business Coach with past clients that include Lineapelle, Miroglio, Brighton Museum for Fashion Cities Africa exhibition, Prospero World and British Council for their Enterprise Africa Summit she uses her expertise to bring to life African fashion led projects. Jacqueline, with her unique tools and strategies, specialises in creating sustainable solutions that help new and existing fashion businesses successfully navigate the sourcing and manufacturing landscape of Africa's fashion and textile industry. Jacqueline through Africa Fashion Guide Ltd has now launched programs including Fashion Africa Conference, Fashion Africa Voices, Fashion Africa Business Academy, Fashion Africa Trade Expo and Fashion Africa Sourcing Trips." “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    39 min

  6. 01/20/2021

    curtain raiser ZENPod Season 3, episode 3 with Hiromi Maruhashi

    Curtain Raiser Season-3, episode 3 of “ZENPod”, featuring Hiromi Maruhashi, A Japanese and Winner of the prestigious 1st NIHON KAIRALI KERALEEYAM Award.  An exponent of Mohiniyattam and Nangiarkoothu, and Proficient in “Kalaripayattu”, a classical Martial Arts Form, Hiromi established Kerala Planning, a cultural project to spread the Fine Arts Culture of Kerala.   “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    2 min

  7. 12/22/2020

    Curtain Raiser ZENPod Season 2, episode 10 with Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu

    Curtain Raiser for Season-2, episode 10 of “ZENPod”, featuring Reena Kaushal Dharmshaktu, the First Indian Woman to Skii the South Pole, a historic ski-run and crossed a 900 kilometer Antarctic ice trek to reach the South Pole. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    3 min

  8. 12/15/2020

    Teaser ZENPod Season 2 episode 9 with Kaushik Bhattacharya

    Curtain Raiser for Season-2, episode 9 of “ZENPod”, featuring Kaushik Bhattacharya, a Doctor, Social Worker and Surgeon, who has helped our soldiers from Indian Army, the BSF, SSB, CRPF, ITBP and other paramilitary forces with his expertise “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

    2 min
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“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit. We at “ZENPod” believe that one person’s journey is another person’s learning. In these talks, we will touch upon spirituality and the intersection in real Life and how it can be leveraged on, for reaching a higher goal!

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  • Creator
    Venkatesh Mahadevan
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 Venkatesh Mahadevan
  • Show Website
    ZENPod