Career Brew

"Reality is the enemy of imagination."

Vivart is an Indian Music producer, Songwriter & film score composer. He discovered his passion for music while pursuing Chemical Engineering from VNIT, Nagpur(India). He later attended the School of Audio Engineering and collaborated with artists on a global level to create music for films & the web.

Contrary to common consensus, having a routine with budding engineers did not in the least deter him from following his dream. The story of his Startup, CoCreato, enumerates countless lessons we can and must implement in our lives. Vivart's consistent efforts and perseverance made him stand out, thereby busting the unreasonable societal norms defining a perfect career. 

If you are a student tied down by expectations, an artist trapped in the shackles of Engineering, or someone looking to succeed at the unconventional, this is a wholesome podcast you wouldn't want to miss!

"If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun."

That's Suryansh Shukla's philosophy for life and he walks the talk. No matter what the plunge- discipline, planning, attitude and networking are the necessary ingredients; while exploring and believing in yourself add the spice to life.

And in the end it's about giving back by filling in the gaps for the younger generation by mentoring. To meet that end, one needs an array of tools in the repertoire. Suryansh honed various skills by educating himself in engineering, business and law to get an wholesome outlook towards life. 

"Stay curious, keep learning and keep growing. And always strive to be more interested than interesting." -Jane Fonda

Piques your interest, doesn't it? This podcast isn't one to miss!

"Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself."

Our guest, Barun Singh is a Mechanical Engineering graduate and an IIM Ahmedabad graduate who is now working at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited as a Corporate Strategist. 

He has shared snippets of his life at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Barun has never failed to stop learning and growing at any point in his life. From describing his grade card as a fairly mediocre piece of paper to talking about his present work at BPCL, it is a truly lively episode which shreds its learnings to you which will stay forever. He talks about co-founding a beauty startup and keeping it running during this pandemic .He also opens up about his spiritual take and the importance of a mentor in any avenue of life. Tune in to listen to this immensely engaging storyteller, with lots of lessons to learn and implement. We are sure this will go on to become one of your favourite podcasts!

“The only thing worse than starting something and failing is not starting something.”

A few dream about doing the unorthodox and even fewer, achieve heights doing the unorthodox and our guest Sumedh Kanade, popular by the name Gourmet Musafir is a shining example of this. A dedicated Engineer Gold medalist turning into full time Food Blogger is a daring way to go and he can proudly claim to have achieved the honour.

With a booming social media handle and with work experience at Curly Tales, his childhood fixation for food, flavours and cooking has gone on to making him interact with today's celebrity chefs. A child with a food fad, he had already become a food connoisseur and read cook books leisurely and to top it off, he had the inspiration at his home. Who knew that it was the beginning of such a great journey laden with popularity and awards.

From being an organiser of major college fests to hosting Nagpur’s first ice cream festival, from being an engineering student with a die-for academic record to accomplishing heights becoming a food blogger and winning accolades; you name it and he has done it. To learn from his multifaceted journey, his uniqueness and “breaking away from stereotypes” attitude, is a golden ticket to know how your passion is your core strength.

" There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. "

Hardik Vaidya

A man who likes to don multiple hats has done his Civil Engineering from NIT Nagpur. He likes to create content that aspires, inspires, and entertains. He is a well-known anchor, talk show host, voice artist, and podcaster. He is also an entrepreneur and founded a content and communications agency. Hardik is also a millennial host & judge who takes any event up a notch. That’s Hardik Vaidya - versatile yet a really warm person.

Interviewing an interviewer is a fascination itself! Listen to Hardik as he talks about his career, his life at an engineering college, and the hurdles he overcame throughout his journey on this uncustomary path. 

His story is one that is relatable and yet inspiring; it is sure to leave you with the wisdom you'll carry for the rest of your life.

"No matter how much falls on us, we keep plowing ahead. That's the only way to keep the roads clear.”

Aditya Huria is one of those few who have never been bogged by no matter what life has thrown at them, personifying the "Never Say Die" attitude. From being a Computer Science Engineering graduate to working with the top names like Viacom in the ever-changing Indian Media Industry, is a task for those with a fighter's spirit and that is evident with him being included in the exclusive list of Impact 30 under 30 India.

Everybody says that Failures are the pillars of success, but only a few have gone ahead to prove it wrong. Witness a candid conversation about college extravagances to the decisions that made him stand where he is today, which will compel you to think and get inspired.

A passionate animal lover who also dedicates his free time to volunteering for NGOs and social work, his story is what every millennial needs to listen to. It is definitely a roller coaster ride, so buckle up and get ready!

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act, but a habit."

Akshay has had a near-perfect run with academics throughout his life and as someone who recognizes that he emphasizes the need of understanding and pursuing one's area of interest regardless of the prevalent social norms. As a mechanical engineering undergraduate at NIT Nagpur, he realized his passion for Industrial Engineering and processes and he decided to take it a notch higher (literally). He was admitted as a "Boilermaker" at Purdue University, one of the most sought after post-graduate college for students globally. As a methodical person who aims to apply his learnings at work to his life isn’t enough, he is interning at Tesla Motors this summer.

He is the living idiom “Breaking the shackles” while living up to his motto to make excellence his habit. He is someone who wishes to put his skills to make positive impacts and pave a solid ground for the future. If you take a closer look at the alchemy of his character, two dominant virtues highlight themselves, that are his pioneering attitude and perseverance. A person of distinction, he puts forth his priceless experience through college, career, and academics to his ideas for the future in this wholehearted conversation you simply cannot afford to miss.

Our aim is to provide the mentorship you require and deserve. Each episode brings out some of the most dynamic personalities you might have ever met who epitomize sheer passion. So, are you ready to be "Inspired by Experience?"