Many of us are sleepscrolling through life. We have big dreams but for some reason, have given up on them. It might be laziness or ennui or procrastination or addiction to our gadgets. We are looking for a jolt to wake us up, much like a strong cup of coffee. Some conversations can do the same. They jolt us out of our humdrum existence. Bangalore has a practice of 'by two' culture where two people share a cup of coffee. The name of the podcast is a tribute to that.
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Key takeaways: Backstories shape choices His father’s failed businesses made him crave stability, while others chase variety to make up for their parents’ steady lives. Our career choices are never random. Luck and serendipity matter We often underplay how much timing, mentors, and chance encounters influence a career. Success is not only about effort. Everyone wears masks At work, most people…
In this inspiring conversation, Anil Nair — former CEO of L&K Saatchi & Saatchi — takes us on a journey from his childhood in Trivandrum to the fast-paced world of advertising and beyond. Anil reflects on the power of resilience, the thrill of motorcycling, and the importance of staying curious in a rapidly evolving job market shaped by AI. He shares candid insights into the evolution of…
In this episode, writer Janaki Lenin discusses her journey from film editing to becoming a wildlife author, her unlikely connection to Rahul Dravid, and life at the Madras Crocodile Bank. She reflects on growing up as a loner, her evolving relationship with nature, and how she met her partner, Rom Whitaker. Janaki shares insights into human-animal conflict, the overemphasis on tigers, and the…
In 2004, the Indian men's cricket team toured Pakistan after 15 years. It was a momentous tour, and Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is said to have told Sourav Ganguly not just to win games but also win hearts. The Indian team did both. They won the test and ODI series. On their return home, some of them had to be ushered out of the airport secretly because of the teeming crowds outside. Sport…
The late Hal Riney, one of advertising's most legendary copywriters, wrote the campaign for Ronald Reagan's re-election campaign in 1984. Apparently, President Reagan teared up when he saw 'It's morning in America' for the first time. Memorable political campaigns are a rarity, and working on a General Election campaign is even rarer. Jayshree Sundar was the branch head of Leo Burnett when her…
While doing his MBA, Sumanto taught to support himself financially. Young and nervous, he was a target for trouble makers. Then one incident changed everything.
After completing his Master's, Sumanto did an MBA. Here, he taught students to support himself financially. It also taught him a life lesson.
If you type Sumanto Chattopadhyay's name in Google, he is described as an actor. And by his admission, he has a lot of people asking him about his blink and miss role in the popular movie - Piku. If you type 'English Nut' on Youtube, you'll see Sumanto in another avatar - simplifying phrases and words and English. You'll also catch him interviewing the likes of Shashi Tharoor and Ruskin Bond. The…
Many people dream of being an author. No one dreams that their first book will be about their battle with cancer. But that was the twist in the tale in Shormishta Mukhrjee's life. "I had no clue what I wanted to do" A casual trip to an ad agency with a friend who was to give a copy test turned into a career. While her friend didn't get the job, Shormishta got the job of copywriter in HTA (what is…
Not much has been written about women's cricket. The Fire Burns Blue is a book that seeks to turn the tide and bring the evolution of women's cricket to the fore. Thoroughly researched and beautifully written, the book goes behind the scenes of women's cricket in India. On more than one occasion, it seemed as though women's cricket had turned a corner. But the last year, where the women's team…
