Discover your SecondAct Podcast

On the Season 3 finale of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Pooja Bedi. She is an Indian actor, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Happy Soul India.

In the conversation, we talked about her prestigious Bedi lineage, stardom, parenthood as a celebrity, spirituality, darkest trials and tribulations, her project - Happy Soul, and, of course, her SecondAct.

This episode is a must-listen to get a humble peek into the person behind the celebrity of Pooja Bedi. Her profound insights, candidness, and infectious energy adorns the spirit of this podcast beautifully.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Keep your childlike innocence alive.
✅ Grief is our superpower in disguise.
✅ Stand tall for your values, against all odds.
✅ Prioritize your wellbeing. It empowers others to do the same.

As we wrap up Season 3 of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our amazing guests, viewers, and listeners for supporting us throughout the year.

We are gearing up for Bigger SecondActs in 2024! Stay tuned.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Ajay Jain. He is the founder of Kunzum Cafe-Bookstores and author of ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’.

From being an IT professional to becoming a journalist, travel photographer, author, and owner of one of India’s celebrated bookstore chains, Ajay is on the quest to make the most reinventions possible within the one-take of life. Resorting to conventions is not part of his vocabulary.

In the conversation, we talked about the book ‘Don’t Feel Stupid at 60’, Midlife Crisis, the influence of AI (artificial intelligence) on the creative and publishing industries, how to write a book that sells, and his SecondAct journey.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Consumption of original content sprouts original ideas.
✅ A successful author needs to be multidimensional: storyteller, marketer, and salesperson.
✅ For a comfortable life, we need to push ourselves out of our comfort zone.
✅ Lead from your heart, more than your brain.

Let’s start our journey of becoming voracious readers in 2024 with a simple challenge: read 24 books in 2024. Are you ready?

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Dr. Sundeep Kochar. He is a celebrity astrologer, motivational speaker and life coach.

In his 20+ years of experience, from being a cricketer and an actor to India’s one of the most celebrated astrologers with the longest running TV series on Zee News, Sundeep’s constant reinvention is a masterclass of SecondActs.

In the conversation, we talked about the science behind astrology, the relevance of Kundalis in 2024, numerology versus astrology, how luck and successful marriages are crafted by our signs, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Astrology is a compass that makes you conscious of your strengths and spheres where change is needed.
✅ Have faith in the process of reinvention and surrender yourself.
✅ Accept life in all its glory; it builds resilience and gratitude.
✅ We must never resort to conventions; stand out.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Meg Niman. They are the founder and facilitator of the Alter Ego Project.

From Beyoncé’s Sasha Fierce to Eminem’s Slim Shady, Alter Egos—the alternative personality that exists with us—has supported artists to delve deeper into the untapped realms of their potential and creativity.

What if we tell you that normal people can also build alter egos to nourish the quality of their lives?

Through the Alter Ego Project, Meg has been committed to guiding people in constructing their alter egos, which pushes them to step out of their comfort zone, improve their problem-solving skills, and boost their confidence to lead a happier life.

In the conversation, we talked about Meg leaving Silicon Valley, the significance of Alter Egos, healing the inner child, mental health in the 40s, and their Second Act.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Being selfish for one’s happiness empowers others to be the same.
✅ Complacency is the worst disservice you can do to the gift of life.
✅ We are all multidimensional beings; we must practice to exhibit it.
✅ Acknowledge the change your wellbeing demands from you.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Robert Pardi. He is an author and the founder of Possibility in Action.

For Robert, ‘Possibility in Action’ signifies how all of us can achieve our infinite potential if we take positive actions; Through his initiative of the same name, he supports people in escaping a life of conformity through fostering self-awareness and the practice of intentional living.

In the conversation, we talked about his creative journey, how he overcame childhood trauma and grief, the moment in India that reaffirmed his faith in life, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Dreams without action to achieve them are worthless.
✅ Life is a terminal disease; be intentional and make the best of it.
✅ Positive acknowledgement of grief is the foundation of our growth ahead.
✅ Cherish ordinary moments to experience extraordinary life.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Shalabh Mittal. He is the CEO of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, India.

Over past 2 decades, Shalabh has devoted himself to driving tangible social impact on-ground, spanning a wide array of sectors, including health, sanitation, and livelihood, garnering recognition from esteemed international developmental organizations such as the FAO and the World Bank.

As the CEO of School for Social Entrepreneurs India, he has passionately embraced the mission of defying the meritocracy inherent in many institutions to champion the democratization of opportunities, aiming to shape an inclusive future for the nation.

In the conversation, we talked about social entrepreneurship, the challenges of corporate social responsibility, aspirations for a sustainable India, and his SecondAct.

Our SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Be a sponge; learning is all around us.
✅ Not knowing is the genesis of progression.
✅ Take actions to actualize your ideas.
✅ A leader’s responsibility is to put people’s wellbeing first.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Tripti Singh Rathore. She is the founder of Ghoomar - Twirl with Grace, a TEDx speaker, and a heritage evangelist.

Since 2016, Tripti has been on a profound journey to expand the reach of the rich cultural tapestry woven behind Ghoomar, a traditional Rajasthani folk dance, beyond the confines of royal palaces and forts.

Through her initiative, Twirl with Grace, she has trained hundreds of women from diverse backgrounds in Ghoomar, which has turned into a heartwarming celebration of feminine pride and kinship.

In the conversation, we talked about the origin of Ghoomar, her Rajput background, the media’s portrayal of Rajasthani royalty, her heritage evangelist journey, and her SecondAct.

Our #SecondAct Learnings
✅ Stay grounded in your roots.
✅ It’s our generational duty to profoundly understand and protect our heritage.
✅ Don’t be a cynic towards the world; kindness toward strangers exists and can come in any form.
✅ Each day, embrace the lessons of life.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a special guest, Chirag Gupta. He is the founder of 4700BC, the Future of Snacking.

After working at the ‘Big Four’ in the U.S., Chirag, with the drive to kickstart his own entrepreneurship journey, came back to India and started 4700BC—a company that sprouted from Chirag’s curiosity to consume American-standard snacks in India and is now India’s premium snack brand.

In the conversation, we talked about the journey of 4700 BC, the challenges of building F&B brands in India, the dark truth of fundraising, and his Second Act.

Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Have laser-focused consciousness of your intent behind entrepreneurship.
✅ Understand the needs of your customers.
✅ Your complacence is others' ladder to grow beyond you.
✅ Keep a contrary approach against the obvious.

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This is Part 2 of our epic 2.5 hours of conversation with Lloyed Lobo (co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’) on Discover Your SecondAct Podcast.

In Part 1, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, surviving the Gulf War, his early career, and his life-altering moment in India.

In Part 2, Lloyed shared with us the journey of bootstrapping Boast AI, building Traction: A community of 100,000 entrepreneurs, the Wire hit that changed his life, his struggles with mental health, and his SecondAct.

Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Don’t let rejection rule you; let it fuel you.
✅ If you don’t love your customers, you’ll burn out on your journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
✅ Building a community is what dictates the longevity of a business.
✅ Do what brings you joy and value to others, and be consistent with it. That's the formula for success.

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On the latest episode of Discover Your SecondAct Podcast, we have a very special guest, Lloyed Lobo. He is the co-founder of Boast AI and the best-selling author of the book ‘From Grassroots to Greatness’.

Lloyed’s life—from being a refugee to arriving in the US and bootstrapping $100 million+ startups such as Boast AI—is nothing short of fascinating and inspiring.

In Part 1 of this epic 2.5 Hours of Conversation, we talked about Lloyed’s love for Bollywood films, escaping the terror of the Gulf War, the moment in India that completely changed the trajectory of his life, and much more in Part 2.

Our #SecondAct Learnings:
✅ Never undermine the power and love of a community.
✅ Great leaders are able to cascade purpose to even the lowest common denominator.
✅ Everything great exists besides risk and pain.
✅ Our success is a reward for the goodwill and value we bring to the lives of people.

Lloyed’s story, his struggles, and his accomplishments are a must-listen for anyone in search of a bigger purpose in life—trying to figure out their place in this world. We guarantee you’ll be inspired by the end.

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