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If you've been looking for a way to use your clinical skills, stay patient-facing, and make an impact—without the full weight of traditional practice—this episode may open a door you didn't know existed. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Purvi Mehra, who shares her unexpected path from fellowship into clinical research and ultimately building and selling a thriving research company. We explore what the principal investigator role really looks like, why it's far more clinical than most physicians assume, and how you can get started even without prior research experience. If you're looking for a flexible path that allows you to stay patient-facing while shifting out of traditional practice, this conversation opens a fascinating and often overlooked opportunity. In this episode we're talking about: What a principal investigator actually does day to day in clinical research Why private clinical research is more patient-facing than you might think How Dr. Mehra transitioned from fellowship to building and selling a research company The different types of clinical trial settings and what to expect in each Who this role is a good fit for and the skills you already have that apply How to find opportunities even if you have no research background Compensation insights and what physicians can expect in these roles Links for this episode: Dr. Purvi Mehra's Website Dr. Purvi Mehra's LinkedIn Exit With Intention - A book for healthcare business owners considering an exit by Dr. Purvi Mehra If you would like some confidential help with your career situation, I offer an hour-long paid consultation via Zoom. This session may be all that you need to gain clarity and have some steps for moving forward. If after this consultation you prefer additional support, there is the option of doing one of my coaching programs (subject to availability). For more information including pricing please reach out to Kati at team@doctorscrossing.com. Thank you for listening!

On this episode of the Temple 10-Q&A, Editor Ben Kanfer (LAW '26) was joined by Evan Davis, counsel at RCCB Law, and Temple University Beasley School of Law Professor Salil K. Mehra. The discussion on the fast-evolving legal landscape related to prediction markets drew on Evan's expertise in gaming law and Professor Mehra's focus on technology and innovation in the law. The guests offer insight on how regulatory efforts are currently playing out across the country and offer some predictions on the path forward.

“Every time decisions were made, I thought what I would've done differently?  I knew the other path was a bit of a risk — what would I do if I was on the other side?”Sweta Mehra is the National Australia Bank's (NAB) Executive General Manager of Personal Everyday Banking. Before joining NAB in 2025, Sweta spent nearly eight years at ANZ Bank—six years as Chief Marketing Officer across 34 global markets, followed by two years as Managing Director of Everyday Banking, where she held full P&L responsibility. During her tenure as CMO, ANZ doubled its digital sales in four years. Prior to entering financial services, Sweta built a 17-year career at Procter & Gamble in Singapore, where she held senior roles across strategy, brand management, and P&L leadership for global brands including Pantene, Tide, and Head & Shoulders. She also led P&G's Consumer & Market Knowledge function across Asia. Sweta has been recognised on Campaign Asia's Asia-Pacific Power List and featured in Australia's CMO50 for three consecutive years. You'll enjoy this inspiring conversation about the power of being very clear about who you are, and a guiding framework for navigating uncertainty and career change. This conversation is hosted by P&G Alum Sudha Ranganathan, who's spent over 19 years in diverse Marketing leadership roles at companies like P&G, PayPal, and LinkedIn where she's honed her passion for customer-centric marketing and talent development.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Uncovering Friendship: Raj's Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-04-25-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सुरम्य वसंत का मौसम था।En: It was a picturesque spring season.Hi: बच्चे स्कूल बस में चढ़ते हुए उत्साहित थे।En: The children were excited as they boarded the school bus.Hi: उनका आज प्राकृतिक इतिहास संग्रहालय की सैर थी।En: Today, they were going on a trip to the Natural History Museum.Hi: उन बच्चों में ग्यारह वर्षीय राज भी था।En: Among these children was eleven-year-old Raj.Hi: राज शांत और जिज्ञासु लड़का था।En: Raj was a calm and curious boy.Hi: बहुत से लोग नहीं जानते थे, लेकिन राज को पुरातत्व विज्ञान में बहुत रुचि थी, खासतौर पर डायनासोर में।En: Not many people knew this, but Raj had a great interest in archaeology, especially dinosaurs.Hi: संग्रहालय के भव्य हॉल में कदम रखते ही, राज की आंखें चमक उठीं।En: As soon as he stepped into the museum's grand hall, Raj's eyes lit up.Hi: हॉल की ऊंची छतें और दीवारों पर टंगे बड़े-बड़े जीवों के कंकाल उसे एक अलग ही दुनिया में ले गए।En: The tall ceilings and the large skeletons hanging on the walls transported him to a different world.Hi: लकड़ी के पोलिश किए गए शोकेसेस और पुराने किताबों की हल्की गंध ने संग्रहालय के वातावरण को खास बना दिया।En: The polished wooden showcases and the faint smell of old books made the museum's atmosphere special.Hi: हालांकि, राज के सहपाठी कुछ अलग ही मूड में थे।En: However, Raj's classmates were in a different mood.Hi: वे तस्वीरें खींचने और सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट करने में व्यस्त थे।En: They were busy clicking photos and posting on social media.Hi: राज को यह देख थोड़ा निराशा हुई।En: Seeing this made Raj a little disappointed.Hi: उसने सोचा कि कोई भी सच्चे दिल से इन प्रदर्शनों को नहीं देख रहा है।En: He thought that no one was genuinely paying attention to these exhibits.Hi: उसका मन कर रहा था कि वह डायनासोर के बारे में हर छोटी-बड़ी जानकारी प्राप्त कर सके, लेकिन बिना किसी के जाने।En: He felt a strong desire to learn every little detail about the dinosaurs, but without anyone noticing.Hi: कुछ देर वहां खड़ा रहने के बाद, राज ने धीरे से अपने समूह से अलग होकर डायनासोर के कंकालों की ओर कदम बढ़ाया।En: After standing there for a while, Raj quietly separated from his group and headed towards the dinosaur skeletons.Hi: वह एक विशाल टी-रेक्स के सामने खड़ा हो गया। वही पढ़ने लगा, जो उसके सामने पट्टिका पर लिखा था।En: He stood in front of a gigantic T-Rex and began reading what was written on the plaque in front of him.Hi: "क्या तुम्हें भी डायनासोर पसंद हैं?" अचानक पीछे से आवाज आई।En: "Do you like dinosaurs too?" a voice suddenly came from behind.Hi: राज चौंका।En: Raj was startled.Hi: उसने पीछे मुड़कर देखा तो मेहरा खड़ी थी।En: When he turned around, he saw Mehra standing there.Hi: मेहरा, उसकी सहपाठी, मुस्करा रही थी।En: Mehra, his classmate, was smiling.Hi: राज ने थोड़ा हिचकिचाते हुए सिर हिलाया।En: Raj nodded his head hesitantly.Hi: "तुम्हें पता है, मुझे भी पुरातत्व में दिलचस्पी है," मेहरा ने कहा।En: "You know, I am also interested in archaeology," Mehra said.Hi: यह सुनकर राज को आश्चर्य हुआ।En: This surprised Raj.Hi: उसे लगा जैसे उसने कोई नया दोस्त पा लिया हो।En: It felt as though he had found a new friend.Hi: दोनों ने संग्रहालय में बाकी समय साथ बिताया, वे डायनासोरों की बातें करते रहे और पट्टिकाओं को पढ़ते रहे।En: They spent the rest of the time at the museum together, talking about dinosaurs and reading the plaques.Hi: संग्रहालय की सैर समाप्त होने के बाद, उन्होंने फैसला किया कि वे दोनों स्कूल में एक पुरातत्व क्लब शुरू करेंगे।En: After the museum trip ended, they decided they would start an archaeology club at school.Hi: उन्होंने महसूस किया कि जब आप अपने असली रूप को दुनिया के सामने रखते हैं, तब आपको कुछ बहुत कीमती मिलता है - एक सच्चा दोस्त।En: They realized that when you present your true self to the world, you gain something very valuable—a true friend.Hi: राज का संशय और डर जाता रहा।En: Raj's doubts and fears disappeared.Hi: उसे यह समझ आ गया कि खुद को छुपाने से बेहतर है कि आप जैसे हैं वैसे ही रहें।En: He understood that it is better to be who you truly are rather than hide.Hi: और इस तरह, एक साधारण स्कूल ट्रिप राज के लिए एक नई शुरुआत बन गई।En: And thus, an ordinary school trip became a new beginning for Raj. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: सुरम्यboarded: चढ़तेcurious: जिज्ञासुarchaeology: पुरातत्व विज्ञानskeletons: कंकालtransported: ले गएpolished: पोलिश किए गएshowcases: शोकेसेसatmosphere: वातावरणgenuinely: सच्चे दिल सेexhibits: प्रदर्शनोंgigantic: विशालstartled: चौंकाhesitantly: हिचकिचाते हुएinterested: दिलचस्पीvaluable: कीमतीfaint: हल्कीmood: मूडdisappointed: निराशाdesire: मन कर रहा थाdetail: जानकारीquietly: धीरे सेgigantic: विशालgigantic: विशालrealized: समझ आ गयाreflection: समझ आ गयाgenuine: सच्चाinstinctively: बिना किसी के जानेinstinctively: बिना किसी के जानेcalm: शांत

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What happens when you walk away from a path to becoming a doctor, and end up becoming a Shachi Mehra - a Food Network Chopped champion, restaurant owner, and founder of a sauce brand?In this episode, we sit down with Chef Shachi Mehra to talk about her unconventional journey into the culinary world, the moment that changed everything, and how she's building a business rooted in making Indian flavors more accessible to everyone.Shachi shares the exact experience that made her realize medicine wasn't her path, and how one day working in a professional kitchen completely shifted her future. From there, she trained under renowned chefs, built her career in fine dining, and eventually opened Adya, a modern Indian fast-casual restaurant designed to introduce more people to the depth and diversity of Indian cuisine.We go deep into what actually makes Indian food so unique - from layered spices and regional diversity to the sensory experience of dishes like street food staples - and why it's often misunderstood in the United States.We also unpack her experience winning Chopped, including how she prepared, what most people don't see on TV, and why trusting your instincts matters more than playing it safe, especially in high-pressure environments.But one of the most valuable parts of this conversation is Shachi's honest take on building a consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand. If you've ever thought about turning a recipe into a product, this is a must-listen. She breaks down why running a restaurant and launching a product line are completely different businesses, the challenges of scaling, working with co-packers, navigating distribution, and the biggest mistakes chefs and founders make when entering retail.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – From Pre-Med to the Kitchen02:30 – The Moment That Changed Everything08:04 – Why She Opened a Fast-Casual Indian Restaurant10:30 – What Makes Indian Food So Addictive12:00 – Breaking Down Indian Street Food & Flavor Layers14:43 – Winning Chopped (and Trusting Your Instincts)17:38 – Why Restaurants ≠ CPG (What No One Tells You)20:30 – Scaling a Food Brand & Working with Co-Packers22:36 – Getting First-Time Customers to Try Indian Food24:18 – Building a Sauce Brand from Scratch26:00 – How Customers Actually Use Her Products27:43 – The Biggest Mistake Chefs Make in CPG29:29 – Being a Woman in a Restaurant's Kitchen32:00 – Leadership, Culture, and Running a Restaurant35:19 – Rapid Fire Q&A RoundBrought to you by Back of HouseYour most trusted resource for restaurant tech. Stop guessing and start making data-driven decisions for your business.Learn more at: https://backofhouse.io/ Proudly Sponsored by: - RestauRentThe no-fee booking platform helping restaurants and venues book private events.Try it risk-free (3 months free): https://bit.ly/soyouwanttorestaurent - Toast Get tech built for the way you actually work at https://pos.toasttab.com Connect with the PodcastFull Episodes: https://linktr.ee/soyouwanttorunarestaurantFollow Claudia: @claudia.saricFollow Spencer: @RestaurantSpenny

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Ansh Mehra is the Founder at the Cutting Edge Group, and has trained global enterprises in UAE & India on AI and Automations. He's also represented India at the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025. Ansh is also the official instructor for OpenAI Academy as well, where he teaches the basics of Prompt Engineering in Hindi & English. He's competed at MIT, Harvard and Microsoft Imagine Cup as a student and also judged Stanford TreeHacks.His organisation, The Cutting Edge School has trained teams for The Economic Times, The Times of India, Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Holdings, Lenskart, Reliance Digital, HP, Intel and many other global brands. They were also awarded the Best AI Educator of the Year by Economic Times Edge as well. His cohorts have been attended by professionals across 55 countries. His online courses have students from age 8 to 89!His profiles have a following of more than 800K+ audience of AI Learners and Developers across social media. Check him out

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Scams, censorship, religion — most people talk about these things carefully.Kushal Mehra doesn't.I've had Kushal on the podcast multiple times. I thought I knew exactly where this conversation would go — free speech, secularism, the usual frameworks.This one went deeper.We didn't just talk about blasphemy as an idea. We talked about how it actually operates in society — the fear it creates, the incentives it builds, and why governments often prefer controlling speech over protecting it.From “sarr tann se juda” slogans to the reality of cancelling creators, from how blasphemy laws entered India to whether humans can even offend God — this episode goes into territory most people avoid.We also get into: • Why free speech is so hard to explain (but easy to lose) • The truth about triple talaq and religious teachings • Why Kushal believes religions often oppress women the most • What a “flat society” vs a “free society” actually looks like • Concerns around Punjab and cultural shifts in IndiaAt one point, we even break down free speech in the simplest way possible — and that's where it hits the hardest.This is not a comfortable conversation.But it's a necessary one.If you care about the future of speech, religion, and society in India — watch this till the end.Timestamps 00:00 - Hostile Islamic Slogans03:49 - Feeding Chicken Momo to Cows09:29 - Making Fun of God in India22:45 - Effect of Cancelling Content Creators25:54 - How Blasphemy Came to India31:47 - Incentive for Government to Control Speech34:43 - Free Speech and No Blasphemy Laws in India45:26 - Explaining Free Speech to Dehati49:19 - Reality of Triple Talaq in India52:27 - Religious Teachings in School58:42 - Humans Can't Offend God1:01:29 - Religions Oppress Women The Most1:10:49 - Flat Society vs Free Society1:13:26 - Pakistanification of Punjab1:17:12 - Problem of Katha Vachaks in India1:26:53 - Why He Talks About Blasphemy1:39:13 - Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he's interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

Indians by and large are a highly religious people. But there are many other cultures that are as religious, if not more. What makes India unique in this regard is perhaps the abundance of self-styled godmen, and the mass followings they rapidly acquire.  Many of these godmen, or ‘gurus', exploit the psychological and emotional vulnerabilities of their followers to amass massive wealth and political power. They operate like cult-leaders, and control every aspect of their followers' lives. And a cult is a very different animal from a faith-based congregation – it initiates a total erasure of personality, and the follower becomes almost like a human version of AI, pre-programmed to obey the cult leader's bidding, no matter how harmful it might be.  In her riveting memoir, ‘The Cost of a Promised Afterlife' Priyamvada Mehra narrates the painful saga of growing up in a family torn apart by their blind devotion to a godman, and how she managed to liberate herself from the cult and brainwashing, and chart her own course in life.  In this episode of InFocus-Weekend, we discuss her book, her journey of self-healing from the trauma of being in an abusive cult, and why so many Indians continue to fall for unscrupulous godmen. Host: G. sampath Edited and produced by Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Talking Sleep, host Dr. Seema Khosla welcomes Dr. Reena Mehra, professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle, and Dr. Dennis Aukley, professor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, to discuss the newly released AASM clinical practice guidelines for evaluating and managing obstructive sleep apnea in hospitalized adults. The guidelines address a significant gap in inpatient care: how to systematically screen for sleep apnea in hospitalized patients, prioritize high-risk groups, determine when and where to perform testing, and ensure appropriate outpatient follow-up. Dr. Mehra and Dr. Aukley explain the impetus behind developing these guidelines and the PICO question process used to examine existing evidence, acknowledging the challenges of working with limited data in this emerging field. The conversation systematically walks through the four key recommendations: in-hospital screening for OSA as part of an evaluation and management pathway, use of inpatient PAP treatment for newly diagnosed or untreated moderate-to-severe OSA, availability of sleep medicine consultation, and implementation of discharge management plans to ensure timely diagnosis and effective outpatient management. Practical implementation receives extensive attention. How should patients be screened—using STOP-Bang or facility-specific methods? Should screening be built into the EMR? Which patient populations and hospital units should be prioritized? Who performs the screening—sleep navigators, nursing staff, or hospitalists? Can sleep consultations be conducted via telemedicine at the bedside? The experts emphasize the critical need for a program champion and comprehensive education initiatives. Dr. Aukley shares invaluable lessons from his experience creating an inpatient sleep program, discussing what he wishes he'd known before starting and practical insights gained through implementation. A particularly frustrating issue receives attention: patients who bring their own PAP devices to the hospital but never have them set up or used during their stay. The guidelines address this common scenario and provide frameworks for ensuring treated patients continue therapy during hospitalization. Legal liability considerations are explored: What responsibilities exist for untreated patients diagnosed with OSA during hospitalization? What about high-risk patients who haven't been formally diagnosed? The experts discuss strategies for ensuring outpatient follow-up, recognizing that effective discharge planning is essential for translating inpatient identification into long-term management. Whether you're considering establishing an inpatient sleep program, frustrated by gaps in hospital-based sleep apnea care, or seeking evidence-based approaches to identifying and managing OSA in hospitalized patients, this episode provides essential guidance and practical implementation strategies. Join us for this important discussion about bringing systematic sleep apnea evaluation and management into the inpatient setting.

Ralph Grogan, GM with Taylor Adhesives, and Ravi Mehra, vice president of corporate development/strategy with Avery Dennison, and Kemp Harr discuss why Taylor is a key part of their growth strategy and the unique scale and expertise the brand has as a leader in the flooring adhesive business.

In this episode of Frontier CMO, Vineet Mehra, Chief Growth Officer at Chime, joins Josh Spanier to unpack what it takes to lead marketing through the next platform shift. Drawing on a career that spans Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and Silicon Valley, Vineet shares how CMOs must evolve from brand managers into capital allocators who drive growth by effectively managing where dollars are deployed. To do this successfully, they must become "balance sheet literate" and learn to speak the "love language" of the CFO—specifically focusing on unit economics, payback periods, and the marginal return on every incremental dollar spent.  Vineet breaks down how Chime has restructured marketing around AI-enabled teams, in-housed creative and production, and redesigned customer support - turning automation into speed, savings into reinvestment, and execution into a competitive advantage. His thesis: perfect execution is table stakes; growth comes from strategy, taste, and how you design the system. Whether you're navigating the pressure of AI adoption, balancing brand with direct response, or trying to stay relevant as automation accelerates, this episode offers a practical framework for building durable growth in a world where leadership, not technology, is the real differentiator. 00:00:00 — CFO + marketing: CAC, payback, unit economics 00:01:00 — Intro: the CMO role is changing 00:02:00 — What marketers must change for the next era 00:04:00 — What stays the same: brand story + taste00:05:30 — In-housing creative with top talent 00:08:00 — AI makes creative faster (from boards to near-finished) 00:10:30 — Biggest benefits: speed, savings, bigger ideas00:12:00 — “Chief Growth Officer” and owning the full funnel 00:15:00 — Full-stack marketer + systems architect 00:19:00 — Using AI agents at Chime (customer support example)00:25:00 — How to build an AI-ready culture 00:29:00 — Advice to traditional companies 00:30:00 — Fun: AI + pizza00:33:00 — Brand vs performance = one system 00:35:00 — Handling end-of-quarter CFO pressure00:38:00 — Signal vs noise + wrap-up takeaways

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Blossoms of Courage: A Heartfelt Encounter in Pune Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की वह खूबसूरत सुबह थी।En: It was a beautiful winter morning.Hi: पुणे के बाहरी इलाके में एक फूलों के फार्म पर स्कूल की फील्ड ट्रिप थी।En: There was a school field trip to a flower farm on the outskirts of Pune.Hi: चारों तरफ रंग-बिरंगे फूलों की कतारें थीं - गुलाब, गेंदा और लिली, सब ठंडी हवा में खिलखिला रहे थे।En: Rows of colorful flowers surrounded them - roses, marigolds, and lilies, all blooming in the chilly air.Hi: छात्र फूलों की सुंदरता में खोए हुए थे।En: The students were lost in the beauty of the flowers.Hi: उस समय, आरोह भी कुछ सोच रहा था।En: At that time, Aaroh was also deep in thought.Hi: आरोह एक अंतरमुखी छात्र था, जो प्रकृति से बेहद प्यार करता था।En: Aaroh was an introverted student who loved nature deeply.Hi: उसकी नज़र मेहरा पर थी।En: His eyes were on Mehra.Hi: मेहरा, उसकी सहपाठिनी, हमेशा अपने कैमरे के साथ यादें कैद करने में व्यस्त रहती थी।En: Mehra, his classmate, was always busy capturing memories with her camera.Hi: उसे आरोह की भावनाओं का कोई अंदाज़ा नहीं था।En: She had no idea about Aaroh's feelings.Hi: साथ में, रोहन था - आरोह का करीबी दोस्त, जो अपनी हंसी-मज़ाक से हमेशा माहौल को हल्का करता रहता।En: Along with them was Rohan - Aaroh's close friend, who always lightened the mood with his jokes.Hi: जैसे ही छात्र फूलों की खूबसूरती का आनंद ले रहे थे, आरोह ने एक निर्णय लिया।En: As the students enjoyed the beauty of the flowers, Aaroh made a decision.Hi: वह अपनी भावनाएं मेहरा के सामने रखना चाहता था, लेकिन वह शर्मीला था और असफलता से डरता था।En: He wanted to express his feelings to Mehra, but he was shy and afraid of failure.Hi: खासकर जब रोहन हमेशा उसे छेड़ता रहता था।En: Especially when Rohan always teased him.Hi: यही सोचकर, आरोह ने एक दिल छूनेवाली नोट लिखी और उसे एक खूबसूरत लाल गुलाब के नीचे छोड़ने की योजना बनाई।En: With this in mind, Aaroh wrote a heartfelt note and planned to leave it under a beautiful red rose.Hi: धड़कते दिल के साथ, आरोह ने वह नोट फूलों की बगिया में छुपा दिया।En: With a pounding heart, Aaroh hid the note in the flower garden.Hi: तभी मेहरा उसकी ओर बढ़ी, कैमरा हाथ में लेते हुए।En: Just then, Mehra approached him, camera in hand.Hi: उसने वही गुलाब चुना, जिसके नीचे आरोह का नोट रखा था।En: She picked the same rose under which Aaroh's note was kept.Hi: जब मेहरा ने नोट देखा, तो उसकी चेहरे पर एक प्यारी सी मुस्कान आई।En: When Mehra saw the note, a sweet smile spread across her face.Hi: उसने आंखें मिलाते हुए आरोह की ओर देखा, मानो उसकी भावनाओं को समझ गई हो।En: She looked at Aaroh with an understanding gaze, as if she understood his feelings.Hi: वहीं पास में खड़ा रोहन ने उन्हें देखते हुए उल्टा अंगूठा दिखाते हुए इस पल को मुबारक कर दिया।En: Nearby, Rohan watched them and gave a thumbs-up, congratulating them on the moment.Hi: आरोह ने महसूस किया कि उसकी भय को पीछे छोड़ना कठिन नहीं था।En: Aaroh realized that overcoming his fear wasn't difficult.Hi: उसके अंदर अब नए आत्मविश्वास का संचार हुआ।En: A new confidence flowed within him.Hi: यह पल, यह खूबसूरत पल, उनके स्कूल ट्रिप की सबसे यादगार घटना बन गई।En: This moment, this beautiful moment, became the most memorable event of their school trip.Hi: फूलों के खेत में वह दिन, अद्भुत था – कई खूबसूरत क्षणों के साथ यादों का ऐसा गुलदस्ता जिसे भुलाना मुश्किल था।En: That day in the flower fields was remarkable— a bouquet of memories so beautiful that it was hard to forget.Hi: आरोह ने जाना कि भावनाओं को व्यक्त करने का साहस उसमें है।En: Aaroh learned that he had the courage to express his emotions.Hi: और उसका यह नया कदम, उसका वह डर कहीं पीछे छोड़ गया।En: And with this new step, his fear was left far behind. Vocabulary Words:outskirts: बाहरी इलाकेintroverted: अंतरमुखीcapture: कैदmemories: यादेंchilly: ठंडीblooming: खिलखिला रहेsurrounded: घिरेafraid: डरताpounding: धड़कतेunderstanding: समझgaze: नज़रconfidence: आत्मविश्वासovercoming: पीछे छोड़नाhardfelt: दिल छूनेवालीremarkable: अद्भुतbouquet: गुलदस्ताexpress: व्यक्तcourage: साहसcongratulating: मुबारकbeautiful: खूबसूरतplanning: योजनाnotion: अंदाज़ाdeep: गहराईlost: खोएfriend: दोस्तmoment: क्षणapproached: बढ़ीteasing: छेड़नाmemorable: यादगारfear: भय

Hear from Shilpa Mehra and Jed Weiss on the growing momentum behind small- and mid‑cap companies. Recorded on January 28, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study.   --   Découvrez les points de vue de Shilpa Mehra et de Jed Weiss sur l'accélération des sociétés à petite et à moyenne capitalisation. Date : 28 janvier, 2026 Chez Fidelity, notre mission consiste à aider le public investisseur canadien à se bâtir un meilleur avenir et à rester à l'avant-garde. Nous offrons aux particuliers et aux institutions une gamme de portefeuilles de placement innovants et fiables pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs financiers et personnels. Les fonds communs de placement et les FNB de Fidelity sont offerts par l'intermédiaire des conseillers et conseillères en placements et de comptes de courtage en ligne. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez fidelity.ca/commentinvestir. Les baladodiffusions DialoguesFidelity se sont classées au premier rang pour une cinquième année consécutive lors du sondage 2025 d'Environics sur l'expérience numérique des conseillers et conseillères en placements au Canada.

In December, Vineet Mehra formally added growth officer to his chief marketer remit. He's spent much time thinking about how CMOs can maintain relevance by adding a broader business focus to their role. He joins the Marketer's Brief podcast to discuss these thoughts and offer marketers advice, as the rest of the industry wonders if the CMO role will even still matter by 2030. He also discusses opportunities for brands to meet growing financial anxiety among consumers, and new agentic media opportunities.

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IANR 2602 011026 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWSHere's the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 10, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We areon 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 6 years of Podcasts and have had thousands of hits.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEWUPDATES.4:20 pm Longtime Houstonian, Maneesh Mehra has the mind and ambition of an entrepreneur but his heart and passion is in the advancement of Indic ideals and values. In the past 15 years, he and his wife have started and operated - Prime Urgent Care, Bumblebee Logistics, an Amazon package delivery service and recently, Prime Bakery and Deli, acommercial/retail bakery and commercial kitchen in Sugar Land. He helped in the construction of the Texas Hindu Campsite near Columbus and was introduced to Hindu Matrimonial events which he has helped organize. He talks to us about how this outreach works.4:50 pm Dona Kim Murphey is a Korean Americanneurologist, neuroscientist, community health worker, andsupport caregiver to four individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia in her family. Her social impact company, prognosus.com provides continuous, convenient, credible and free to low-cost support to help caregivers  navigate the many structural, cultural, and interpersonal barriers to counsel, care, and community with dementia. Dona joins us today to tell us how her company can help.5:20 pm Vikas and Sharmila Moharir are visionary founders of Saratoga Serendipity, a sustainable farm and event venue in Saratoga, 90 minutes northeast of Houston, dedicated to recreating a "Konkan paradise”. After retiring from corporateAmerica, they turned back to the land and bought a farm with a 90-year-old  ranch house and besides fruits and vegetablesalso raise Indian cows. They are with us in the studio today to explain how the farm operates and how people can visit and help graze the cows. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews. TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

In "Smart Routes, Safer Stops: How Mapping Tech is Transforming Trucking", Joe Lynch and Rishi Mehra, VP, Product and Engineering at Trimble, discuss how integrated mapping technology optimizes routes, ensures driver safety, and drives profitability through a connected data ecosystem. Rishi Mehra As VP, Product and Engineering, Rishi Mehra is primarily responsible for overseeing the company's technology, products and engineering in North America. Mehra has been with Trimble since 2014, and previously served as a senior product manager and director of web products for ALK Technologies (now a part of the Trimble family). In that role, he led the product management and go-to-market activity for all web solutions globally and helped establish the commercial transportation-focused web digital platform within the organization. About Trimble Transportation Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety. Key Takeaways: Smart Routes, Safer Stops: How Mapping Tech is Transforming Trucking In "Smart Routes, Safer Stops: How Mapping Tech is Transforming Trucking", Joe Lynch and Rishi Mehra, VP, Product and Engineering at Trimble, discuss how integrated mapping technology optimizes routes, ensures driver safety, and drives profitability through a connected data ecosystem. The Power of a Connected Ecosystem: Trimble is more than a mapping company; it is a platform that connects shippers, brokers, carriers, and drivers. Rishi emphasizes that they don't have to provide every single solution themselves. Instead, they prioritize an open, scalable platform that allows partners (even competitors) to integrate, ensuring the customer has a seamless flow of data across their entire tech stack. Mapping as a Profitability Tool: Mapping technology is now a primary driver of ROI. By using tools like PC*Miler, carriers can plan the most cost-effective routes by factoring in state-specific fuel prices, tolls, and equipment-specific restrictions. Rishi notes that in a tight economy with low operating ratios, these "small" routing efficiencies are often the difference between a carrier being profitable or losing money. Preventing "Nuclear Verdicts" Through Safety Tech: Safety isn't just about avoiding accidents; it's about protecting the company from existential legal threats. Trimble's CoPilot Navigation prevents bridge hits (a major source of liability) by using precise commercial vehicle data. By investing a few dollars a month in truck-safe routing, fleets avoid the "nuclear verdicts" that have historically bankrupt multi-generational trucking companies. Hyper-Local Weather and Traffic Intelligence: General weather alerts are often too broad to be useful. Through a partnership with Weather Optics, Trimble provides a risk index score for specific road segments. This alerts drivers to hydroplaning risks, high winds that could tip empty trailers, and snow accumulation in real-time. This data also flows to dispatchers, allowing them to proactively reroute freight before a driver gets stuck. Solving the "Driver Utilization" Problem: The industry is shifting its focus from a "driver shortage" to a "driver utilization" problem. Trimble uses data analytics to track dwell times and detention at shipper facilities. By providing drivers and dispatchers with predictability regarding how long a stop will take, fleets can better manage Hours of Service (HOS) and ensure drivers aren't wasting their legal driving windows sitting at a dock. Combatting Sophisticated Cargo Theft and Fraud: Cargo theft is becoming increasingly high-tech, involving "spoofing" and "double-brokering." Rishi explains how Trimble uses connectivity to protect assets—for example, disabling fuel cards if the truck's GPS shows it isn't actually at a fuel bay. This level of integration between telematics and financial tools provides a layer of security that manual processes cannot match. The New "Three-Letter" Revolution: AI: The interview marks a transition in the industry's technological evolution. After the eras of GPS, TMS, and ELD, the next major frontier is AI. 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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Christmas Date at the Taj: Love, Family, and Music Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: ताजमहल की सफेद संगमरमर की चमकती दीवारों के बीच लालटेन की तरह जलते क्रिसमस लाइट्स के सामने भीड़ जमा थी।En: A crowd had gathered in front of the Taj Mahal's white marble walls, shimmering like a lantern under the Christmas lights.Hi: सर्दी की खुनक धूप में गोल्डन रंग की तरह ताजमहल अपनी पूरी शान में खड़ा था।En: Standing proudly in the cold sun, like a golden hue, the Taj Mahal was in all its glory.Hi: आर्यन अपनी छोटी बहन रिया के साथ गेट पर खड़ा था।En: Aryan stood at the gate with his little sister Riya.Hi: आज उसका पहला डेट था और वो थोड़ा घबराया हुआ था।En: Today was his first date, and he was a bit nervous.Hi: मेहरा धीरे-धीरे आर्यन और रिया के पास आई।En: Mehra slowly came towards Aryan and Riya.Hi: उसकी हल्की मुस्कान और चमकीली आँखें आर्यन का दिल जीतने के लिए काफी थीं।En: Her gentle smile and sparkling eyes were enough to win Aryan's heart.Hi: लेकिन आर्यन का ध्यान रिया पर भी था।En: But Aryan was also mindful of Riya.Hi: रिया, जिज्ञासापूर्ण नजरों से चारों ओर देख रही थी।En: Riya was looking around with curious eyes.Hi: "आप दोनों को देख‌कर अच्छा लगा," रिया ने हल्के से हँसते हुए कहा।En: "It's nice to see you both," Riya said with a light laugh.Hi: आर्यन ने धीरे से अपनी बहन का हाथ पकड़ा ताकि उसे कहीं गुम न होने दे।En: Aryan gently held his sister's hand to make sure she wouldn't get lost.Hi: कुछ वक़्त बातें करते हुए, वे सब ताजमहल के बाहर बगीचे में घूमने लगे।En: After chatting for a while, they all started strolling in the Taj Mahal's garden.Hi: चारों ओर की सजावट और दूर से आने वाली गानों की मधुर ध्वनि में, रिया को एकाएक संगीत सुनाई दिया और वह वहाँ भाग गई।En: Amidst the decorations and the sweet sound of music coming from afar, Riya suddenly heard music and ran towards it.Hi: आर्यन का दिल धड़कने लगा, किसको पहले देखे, रिया को या मेहरा को?En: Aryan's heart began to race—who should he look after first, Riya or Mehra?Hi: "तुम वहां ध्यान रखो, मैं उसे लेकर आता हूँ," आर्यन ने जल्दी से कहा।En: "You keep an eye there, I'll go get her," Aryan said quickly.Hi: मेहरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए सिर हिलाया।En: Mehra smiled and nodded.Hi: आर्यन जल्दी से रिया के पीछे दौड़ा और थोड़ी देर में उसे पकड़ लिया।En: Aryan quickly ran after Riya and caught up with her after a short while.Hi: रिया एक क्रिसमस गाना गा रही चोरस में जा मिली थी।En: Riya had joined a choir singing a Christmas song.Hi: आर्यन ने उसे देखकर थोड़ी राहत भरी सांस ली।En: Aryan felt a sigh of relief seeing her.Hi: तभी मेहरा भी वहाँ आ गई और सबके साथ हंसने लगी।En: Just then, Mehra also came over and started laughing with everyone.Hi: "तुम्हारी बहन बहुत प्यारी है," उसने कहा।En: "Your sister is very sweet," she remarked.Hi: तीनों ने मिलकर गानों का आनंद लिया।En: The three of them enjoyed the music together.Hi: आर्यन को अब समझ में आ गया था कि उसकी जिम्मेदारियां उसकी पहचान का हिस्सा हैं और वो मेहरा के लिए भी कोई समस्या नहीं थीं।En: Aryan realized now that his responsibilities were part of his identity, and they weren't a problem for Mehra either.Hi: क्रिसमस की इस खुशियों भरी रात में ताजमहल की छांव में, उनकी हंसी और संगीत की मधुर ध्वनि गूंज रही थी।En: On this joyous Christmas night in the shadow of the Taj Mahal, their laughter and the sweet sound of music echoed.Hi: यह दिन आर्यन के लिए खास था क्योंकि उसने मेहरा के साथ अपनी पहली डेट का सुखद अंत पाया और यह समझा कि परिवार के साथ जुड़े रहना कोई बाधा नहीं, बल्कि एक अद्वितीय विशेषता है।En: This day was special for Aryan because he had a wonderful end to his first date with Mehra and understood that staying connected with family is not an obstacle but rather a unique trait. Vocabulary Words:crowd: भीड़shimmering: चमकतीlantern: लालटेनnervous: घबरायाgentle: हल्कीsparkling: चमकीलीcurious: जिज्ञासापूर्णlaugh: हँसतेstrolling: घूमनेamidst: बीचdecorations: सजावटsweet: मधुरrace: धड़कनेchoir: चोरसrelief: राहतlaughing: हंसनेremarked: कहाresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियांidentity: पहचानobstacle: बाधाjoyous: खुशियोंechoed: गूंज रहीunique: अद्वितीयtrait: विशेषताglory: शानgate: गेटrealized: समझाconnected: जुड़ेproudly: खड़ाspecial: खास

“Everyone older than me was optimizing careers for comfort — I think we need to be uncomfortable. I think we need to push the boundaries.”Vineet Mehra is CMO of Chime - the fastest-growing and most-loved consumer banking service in the U.S. - where he leverages data-driven and cultural marketing strategies to drive growth and challenge industry norms. Vineet is a global marketing leader, Board Director, and advisor recognized for building disruptive, category-defining brands. Previously, Vineet served as Global Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he led the $100B company through its COVID-19 transformation, and as Chief Growth Officer at Ancestry, launching AncestryDNA to redefine consumer genomics. Before that, Vineet served in many rising leadership roles across CPG. At Johnson & Johnson, Vineet was Global President of Baby Care and Global President of Marketing, overseeing a multibillion-dollar portfolio and modernizing worldwide marketing capabilities. Vineet held early leadership roles at Novartis Consumer Health across Europe, the U.S., and Canada, as well as brand-building assignments at General Mills. Procter & Gamble was Vineet's career start — first in Canada in Beauty Sales & Marketing, and later as a regional Beauty Care Brand Manager in Asia - shaping his reputation as one of the industry's most globally experienced marketers. Named among Forbes' 50 Most Influential CMOs, Vineet is committed to advancing the marketing industry — currently serving as an advisor to Spotify, MMA Global, Ridge Ventures, OfferFit by Braze, AI Trailblazers, and Virtuosi LEAP. Previously, Vineet held senior advisory and board roles at WPP, Apollo Global Management, AdTheorent, Adweek, Knotch, and Effie Worldwide — where he served as Chairman of the Board. An avid traveler, Vineet has visited over 80 countries and cherishes creating memories with his family.This episode is hosted by P&G Alum Sudha Ranganathan, who's spent over 19 years in diverse Marketing leadership roles at companies like P&G, PayPal, and LinkedIn where she's honed her passion for customer-centric marketing and talent development.

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"Stop loving your stocks and start thinking like a risk manager."In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Devina Mehra, Founder & CMD, First Global (PMS & Global funds) to unpack the biggest mistake investors make falling in love with their stocks and ignoring what the data is really saying. At a time when the Sensex and Nifty are near record highs and small caps are still buzzing, Devina explains why most real portfolios are not at all time highs and why equity returns are always lumpy, not smooth.If you are an India based professional trying to make sense of markets after September 2024 and into 2025, this conversation will help you see through the noise. Devina breaks down narrow markets, small cap euphoria, IPO frenzy, global investing, AI hype and why missing just a few big days in the market can destroy long term wealth. She also explains why buy and forget can be dangerous, how to think about asset allocation, and why stop loss and risk management matter more than stock tips.You will hear insights on• Indian stock market cycles and what index levels do not show• Small caps, micro caps and the math behind 80 percent drawdowns• IPO booms, anchor investors, FOMO and overpriced listings• Global diversification, the US tech and AI story, and where risk is building• Practical ways Indian investors can build resilient long term portfoliosPerfect for listeners interested in Indian equity markets, personal finance, global investing, financial services, consulting, business strategy and serious wealth building.Thank you for watching this deep dive into the biggest investor mistake and why loving your stocks can hurt long term wealth. Stay tuned for more insights on Indian stock markets, small caps, IPO trends, global investing, AI driven markets and smart risk management. Keep learning, keep questioning and keep building resilient portfolios.#IndianStockMarket #InvestingTips #RiskManagement #PersonalFinance #WealthBuilding #TheCoreReport #TheCore

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Magic: Finding Peace at the Ghats of Varanasi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-28-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गंगा किनारे सूर्य की पहली किरणें अपनी गोल्डन आभा बिखेर रही थीं।En: The first rays of the sun were spreading their golden aura along the banks of the Ganga.Hi: वाराणसी घाट अपने भव्य रूप में था, और आज का दिन खास था - दिवाली।En: The Varanasi ghats were in their magnificent form, and today was special - Diwali.Hi: हवा में दीयों की हल्की महक और मंत्रों की ध्वनि गूंज रही थी, पूरा वातावरण एक आस्था और शांति की आभा से भरा हुआ था।En: The air was filled with the mild scent of lamps and the sound of mantras echoing, the entire atmosphere was enveloped with an aura of faith and peace.Hi: मंदिर के पास, एक बैठक में मेहरा बैठी थी।En: Near the temple, Mehra was sitting in a gathering.Hi: वह बीते कुछ महीनों से दिल की बीमारी से परेशान थी, लेकिन इस दिवाली उसने ठान लिया था कि वह घाट पर आएगी।En: She had been troubled by a heart ailment for the past few months, but this Diwali, she had decided that she would come to the ghats.Hi: उसने सुना था कि दिवाली का ये विशिष्ट पर्व आत्मा को नवजीवन देने वाला होता है।En: She had heard that this special festival of Diwali rejuvenates the soul.Hi: उसके दिल में एक आशा की किरण थी कि शायद यहाँ की आध्यात्मिकता उसे कुछ राहत दे सके।En: In her heart, there was a ray of hope that perhaps the spirituality here could offer her some solace.Hi: उसके मित्र, अर्जुन, हमेशा की तरह उसके साथ था।En: Her friend, Arjun, as always, was with her.Hi: अर्जुन जानता था कि मेहरा के भीतर कितनी मुश्किलें छिपी हैं, फिर भी वह चाहता था कि वह हमेशा खुश रहे।En: Arjun knew how many difficulties were hidden within Mehra, yet he wanted her to always stay happy.Hi: उसे अपनी भावनाएं छुपाने का अनुभव था, मगर आज के दिन वह उसे चुपचाप सपोर्ट करता रहा।En: He was experienced in hiding his emotions, but today he quietly supported her.Hi: तभी उसने देखा कि देव, घाट का एक परिचित गाइड, उनकी ओर आ रहा था।En: Just then he saw Dev, a familiar guide from the ghat, approaching them.Hi: "नमस्ते, अर्जुन!En: "Namaste, Arjun!Hi: नमस्ते, मेहरा!En: Namaste, Mehra!Hi: आप दोनों को यहाँ देखकर अच्छा लगा," देव ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: It's good to see you both here," said Dev with a smile.Hi: वह आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान में गहराई से विश्वास करता था।En: He deeply believed in spiritual knowledge.Hi: अर्जुन ने देव से पूछा, "देव, क्या कोई ऐसा तरीका है कि मेहरा यहाँ की ऊर्जा से अपने लिए शांति और शक्ति प्राप्त कर सके?En: Arjun asked Dev, "Dev, is there any way Mehra can find peace and strength from the energy here?"Hi: "देव ने सर हिलाया और कहा, "अगर आपका विश्वास मजबूत है, तो दिवाली की यह पर्यावरण शारीरिक कष्टों को भुला सकती है।En: Dev nodded and said, "If your faith is strong, then the environment of Diwali can make physical pains fade.Hi: जलाने वाले दीये, पसरी हुई आरती की ध्वनि, ये सब आत्मा के लिए राहत का मार्ग बन सकते हैं।En: The burning lamps, the expansive sound of the arti, all these can pave a path of relief for the soul."Hi: " अचानक, मेहरा के चेहरे पर एक गहरी थकावट छा गई।En: Suddenly, a deep fatigue fell over Mehra's face.Hi: उसका शरीर झुक गया और वह घाट की सीढ़ियों पर बैठ गई।En: Her body slumped, and she sat down on the steps of the ghat.Hi: अर्जुन घबरा गया।En: Arjun became anxious.Hi: "मेहरा!En: "Mehra!Hi: क्या हुआ?En: What happened?"Hi: " उसने कहा, उसकी आवाज किनारे की धीमी धारा से टकरा रही थी।En: he said, his voice meeting the gentle flow of the riverbank.Hi: देव ने तुरंत पहल की, "शांत रहें, अर्जुन।En: Dev quickly took initiative, "Stay calm, Arjun.Hi: उसे बैठने दें और गहरी सांस लेने के लिए कहें।En: Let her sit and tell her to take deep breaths.Hi: मैं कुछ मदद लाता हूँ।En: I'll bring some help."Hi: " कुछ ही पलों में, देव और अर्जुन ने मिलकर मेहरा को आरामदेह स्थिति में लाया।En: In moments, Dev and Arjun together brought Mehra to a comfortable position.Hi: उसी दौरान, दीपक की रोशनी और रंग-बिरंगी आतिशबाजी ने आकाश में अद्भुत चित्र बनाया।En: Meanwhile, the light of the lamps and colorful fireworks created an extraordinary picture in the sky.Hi: हवा में मंत्र और भजन की गूंज ने मेहरा के मन को एक नई दिशा दी।En: The echo of mantras and hymns in the air gave Mehra's mind a new direction.Hi: उसकी आंखें धीरे-धीरे खुलीं और उसने महसूस किया कि उसके भीतर की थोड़ी सी तकलीफ अब शांत हो रही थी।En: Her eyes slowly opened, and she felt that the little bit of distress inside her was now calming.Hi: नीला आकाश एक नई उम्मीद की तरह दिखाई दिया।En: The blue sky appeared like a new hope.Hi: उसकी स्थिति पूरी तरह ठीक नहीं हुई थी, लेकिन उसके चेहरे पर शांति की एक रेखा खिंच गई थी।En: Her condition had not completely recovered, but a line of peace had drawn over her face.Hi: उसने अर्जुन की ओर देखा और मुस्कराई।En: She looked at Arjun and smiled.Hi: अर्जुन समझ चुका था कि उसकी दोस्ती का मूल्य, दिल की भावनाओं से कहीं ज्यादा है।En: Arjun understood that the value of his friendship was more than the feelings of the heart.Hi: दिवाली की ग्लो में, मेहरा और अर्जुन दोनों ने महसूस किया कि जीवन अपनी छोटी-छोटी खुशियों से भरा हुआ है, और उसे महत्ता देना सबसे बड़ी बात है।En: In the glow of Diwali, both Mehra and Arjun realized that life is filled with small joys, and giving them significance is the greatest thing.Hi: घाट पर जीवन की जटिलताएँ भूलकर उन्होंने आध्यात्मिक संबंध का एक नया अनुभव किया।En: Forgetting the complexities of life on the ghat, they experienced a new spiritual connection. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणेंaura: आभाghats: घाटmagnificent: भव्यmantras: मंत्रोंechoing: गूंज रही थीenveloped: भरा हुआailment: बीमारीrejuvenates: नवजीवन देने वालाspirituality: आध्यात्मिकताsolace: राहतdifficulties: मुश्किलेंexperienced: अनुभव थाemotions: भावनाएंfamiliar: परिचितguide: गाइडspiritual: आध्यात्मिकknowledge: ज्ञानpains: कष्टोंfade: भुला सकती हैexpansive: पसरी हुईinitiative: पहलcomfortable: आरामदेहfireworks: आतिशबाजीextraordinary: अद्भुतhymns: भजनdistress: तकलीफcalming: शांत हो रही थीhope: उम्मीदspiritual connection: आध्यात्मिक संबंध

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Diwali Festivities to A+: Arjun's Festival Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हर साल की तरह, इस बार भी अर्जुन का परिवार दीवाली के लिए बड़े पैमाने पर तैयारियां कर रहा था।En: As every year, this time too, Arjun's family was making grand preparations for Diwali.Hi: चारों ओर रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी और रंगोली से सजा हुआ घर त्योहार की रौनक से जगमग हो उठा था।En: The house, adorned with colorful lights and rangoli, was sparkling with the spirit of the festival.Hi: घर के भीतर मिठाइयों की महक और बाहर पटाखों की आवाज़ें वातावरण को पूरे जोश में डाल रही थीं।En: The aroma of sweets inside the house and the sounds of fireworks outside were energizing the atmosphere.Hi: अर्जुन अपने कमरे में, एक अहम स्कूल प्रोजेक्ट पर ध्यान देने की कोशिश कर रहा था।En: Arjun was in his room, trying to focus on an important school project.Hi: अर्जुन को इस बार एक खास असाइनमेंट मिला था।En: Arjun received a special assignment this time.Hi: उसे भारतीय त्योहारों पर एक प्रोजेक्ट बनाना था।En: He had to create a project on Indian festivals.Hi: लक्ष्य था टीचर को प्रभावित करना और एक स्कॉलरशिप हासिल करना।En: The goal was to impress the teacher and earn a scholarship.Hi: उसके साथ प्रोजेक्ट पार्टनर था उसका सबसे अच्छा दोस्त, रवि।En: His project partner was his best friend, Ravi.Hi: लेकिन आजकल का माहौल देखकर अर्जुन को इस बात का एहसास था कि यह काम इतना आसान नहीं होगा।En: However, seeing the festive environment, Arjun realized that this task would not be easy.Hi: मेहरा, अर्जुन की चचेरी बहन, दिवाली की छुट्टियों के लिए आई हुई थी।En: Mehra, Arjun's cousin sister, had come to visit for the Diwali holidays.Hi: वह उत्साह और नवाचार से भरपूर थी।En: She was full of enthusiasm and innovation.Hi: जैसे ही वह घर में प्रवेश करती, अर्जुन का ध्यान भंग होने लगता।En: As soon as she entered the house, Arjun's concentration began to waver.Hi: "अरे अर्जुन!En: "Hey Arjun!Hi: देखो मैंने कितनी सुंदर रंगोली बनाई है," यह कहकर मेहरा सीधे कमरे में चली आई।En: Look at the beautiful rangoli I made," she said, walking straight into the room.Hi: हालांकि मेहरा के आइडिया कभी-कभी दिलचस्प होते थे, लेकिन वह जल्दी ही दूसरी चीजों में व्यस्त हो जाती।En: Although Mehra's ideas were sometimes interesting, she quickly got busy with other things.Hi: रवि भी वहाँ था, आराम से बैठा मुस्कुरा रहा था, "अरे, अर्जुन, थोड़ा ब्रेक लो।En: Ravi was also there, sitting comfortably, smiling, "Hey, Arjun, take a break.Hi: दीवाली का आनंद लो।En: Enjoy Diwali."Hi: "अर्जुन थोड़ा चिंतित हुआ, "समय बहुत कम है, और यह प्रोजेक्ट बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।En: Arjun was a bit worried, "There's very little time, and this project is very important."Hi: " कुछ समय के लिए अर्जुन ने सोचा कि रात को जब सब शांति से सो जाएंगे तब काम करना सही रहेगा।En: For a moment, Arjun thought it might be wise to work when everyone would be peacefully asleep at night.Hi: लेकिन तभी एक और बम फूटा - मेहरा के दिमाग में।En: But then another lightbulb went off—this time in Mehra's mind.Hi: "अर्जुन भैया!En: "Hey Arjun bhaiya!Hi: क्यों न हम इस प्रोजेक्ट में हमारी दीवाली की कहानी जोड़ें?En: Why don't we include our Diwali story in this project?"Hi: " अर्जुन पहले तो झिझका, लेकिन उसकी बात में दम था।En: Arjun hesitated at first, but her idea had merit.Hi: अचानक उसे अहसास हुआ कि मेहरा की क्रिएटिविटी और रवि की सहायक प्रकृति प्रोजेक्ट के लिए फायदेमंद साबित हो सकती हैं।En: Suddenly, he realized that Mehra's creativity and Ravi's supportive nature could prove beneficial for their project.Hi: धीमे-धीमे दिवाली की रौनक और हलचल के बीच, तीनों ने मिलकर एक शानदार प्रेजेंटेशन तैयार किया।En: Slowly, amidst the hustle and bustle of Diwali, the three of them together prepared an amazing presentation.Hi: उन्होंने कहानी, कला और टेक्नोलॉजी को जोड़ते हुए दीवाली के पारंपरिक और आधुनिक पहलुओं को दिखाया।En: They combined storytelling, art, and technology to showcase both traditional and modern aspects of Diwali.Hi: उनकी मेहनत रंग लाई।En: Their hard work paid off.Hi: स्कूल में उनकी प्रस्तुति को खूब सराहना मिली।En: Their presentation received much praise at school.Hi: टीचर ने उनके काम की गहराई और मौलिकता की तारीफ की।En: The teacher appreciated the depth and originality of their work.Hi: अर्जुन को अपने प्रोजेक्ट के लिए उम्मीद से बढ़कर प्रशंसा मिली।En: Arjun received more recognition than he had hoped for his project.Hi: अर्जुन ने सीखा कि परिश्रम के साथ-साथ रचनात्मकता का मेल और सहयोग का महत्व कितना खास होता है।En: Arjun learned the importance of combining hard work with creativity and collaboration.Hi: उसने यह भी समझा कि कभी-कभी त्योहारों का शोरगुल भी एक नए दृष्टिकोण की प्रेरणा दे सकता है।En: He also understood that sometimes the clamor of festivals can inspire a new perspective.Hi: इस तरह, अर्जुन, मेहरा और रवि ने दीवाली के आकर्षण को अपने प्रोजेक्ट में ढालकर एक नई ऊँचाई हासिल की।En: In this way, Arjun, Mehra, and Ravi transformed the charm of Diwali into their project, reaching a new height. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजा हुआsparkling: जगमगaroma: महकenergizing: जोश में डालनाassignment: असाइनमेंटgoal: लक्ष्यimpress: प्रभावितscholarship: स्कॉलरशिपenthusiasm: उत्साहinnovation: नवाचारwaver: भंग होनाmerit: दमcreativity: क्रिएटिविटीcollaboration: सहयोगclamor: शोरगुलperspective: दृष्टिकोणtransformed: ढालाpresentation: प्रेजेंटेशनrecognition: प्रशंसाamidst: बीचhustle: हलचलbuzz: रौनकtraditional: पारंपरिकmodern: आधुनिकshowcase: दिखायाdepth: गहराईoriginality: मौलिकताimportance: महत्वbeneficial: फायदेमंदheight: ऊँचाई

Show Notes: Shifting political priorities and economic pressures over the past couple of years have seen several countries scale back climate commitments contributing to the growing gap between climate pledges and real-world emissions (still rising).What does this mean for a ‘Just Transition' and Net Zero? While there is no silver bullet, IUCN and UNEP emphasise Nature based Solutions (NbS) can be pivotal for climate mitigation and adaptation, when pursued alongside rapid decarbonisation globally.To discuss NbS, and climate change I recently caught up with Swapan Mehra a global leader in climate action and ecosystem conservation. In this deeply insightful conversation Swapan spoke about how NbS is a holistic approach to addressing the climate crisis, through a spectrum of actions designed to protect and restore ecosystems while simultaneously delivering co-benefits for biodiversity, communities and individuals. We also spoke about…

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The Future of Global Student Mobility: How Fintech is Reshaping Education Access | Top Global StartupsJoin Ankit Mehra, Co-founder and CEO of GyanDhan (India's first education financing marketplace), as he explores the future of global student mobility and how fintech innovation is democratizing access to quality education worldwide.

Somya Mehra: When Technical Expertise Becomes Product Owner Micro-Management Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. The Great Product Owner: The Clear Communicator and Dependency Master Somya worked with an exceptional Product Owner on a project with multiple team dependencies. This PO excelled at clear, direct communication with both stakeholders and the team. They were proactive in stakeholder communication and maintained strong focus on what was needed and why. Their backlog management was exemplary, creating proper epics with comprehensive information including dependencies, enabling the team to easily know who to contact. This approach led to a much more motivated team. The Bad Product Owner: The Technical Micro-Manager Somya encountered a technically strong Product Owner whose knowledge became a liability. While technical strength can be beneficial, this PO used their expertise to control the team, telling developers exactly what solutions to implement. Initially, developers accepted this direction, but it escalated to every feature and task. The developers became uncomfortable voicing their perspectives, creating an unhealthy dynamic where the PO's technical knowledge stifled team autonomy and creativity. Self-reflection Question: How do you help Product Owners leverage their technical knowledge without falling into micro-management patterns? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

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Somya Mehra: Learning to Spot Team Performance Warning Signs Early Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes. At the start of Somya's Scrum Master journey, she joined a well-organized and balanced team. However, after two senior developers left the company, the team faced unexpected challenges. Despite hiring new people, velocity didn't improve. Somya discovered that a remaining senior developer had been stepping back and wasn't contributing actively to the team. Through conversations and giving specific tickets to the senior developer, Somya learned valuable lessons about early intervention and communication. Self-reflection Question: How quickly do you address performance concerns with team members, and what signals do you watch for to identify when someone might be disengaging? [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

We know it's been a while, and we've missed you! So much has happened since our last release, but we have great news to share soon. In the meantime, we're thrilled to return with the first of three new episodes in our international series!In this episode, Amira sits down with our lovely guest, Mehra Rimer, in the heart of B8 of Hope to get to know both the person and the powerful work behind the organization. From grassroots initiatives to cross-border connections, Mehra brings depth, compassion, and hope to a moment that calls for all three.B8 of Hope is a Swiss-registered non-profit association promoting peace-building and transformative grassroots initiatives within both Palestinian and Israeli civil societies. “Beit” resonates with the meaning of “home” in both Arabic and Hebrew, forging a bridge between languages and cultures. The number 8 represents the eight co-founders of this extraordinary alliance, whose roots span Swiss, Canadian, Indian, Iranian, Israeli, and Palestinian backgrounds.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Healing Hearts in the Himalayas: A Tale of Hope and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-26-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: हरी-भरी पहाड़ियों के बीच बसे एक छोटे से गाँव में गर्मी की एक सुनहरी सुबह थी।En: It was a golden summer morning in a small village nestled amidst lush green hills.Hi: हिमालय की इस गोद में बसे गाँव में चहल-पहल थी, और सूरज की पहली किरणों ने पहाड़ों पर एक सुनहरा जादू बिखेर दिया था।En: In this village, cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, there was a hustle and bustle, and the first rays of the sun cast a golden spell over the mountains.Hi: इसी गाँव के बीचोबीच एक अस्थाई अस्पताल, जो एक बड़ी सी सफ़ेद तंबू की तरह दिखता था, खड़ा था।En: In the middle of this village stood a makeshift hospital, which looked like a large white tent.Hi: अरुण, जो अभी मेडिकल छात्र था, उस अस्पताल में प्रवेश करते हुए अपनी आँखों में बड़े सपने लिए खड़ा था।En: Arun, a medical student, stood at the entrance of the hospital, eyes filled with big dreams.Hi: उसके लिए यह एक अवसर था—लोगों की मदद करने का, और खुद को साबित करने का।En: For him, it was an opportunity—to help people and to prove himself.Hi: वहाँ पर उनका स्वागत मेहरा ने किया, जो अनुभवी नर्स थीं। उनके चेहरे पर सालों की मेहनत की लकीरें और एक थकावट थी, पर उनके दिल में सेवा का गहरा जज़्बा भी छुपा हुआ था।En: He was welcomed by Mehra, an experienced nurse, whose face bore the lines of years of hard work and fatigue, yet her heart held a deep passion for service.Hi: अस्पताल में अंदर जाने पर, उन्होंने देखा कि वहाँ मरीजों की भीड़ थी।En: Upon entering the hospital, he saw a crowd of patients.Hi: हाल ही में गाँव में एक बीमारी फैल गई थी, और कम साधनों के कारण हर किसी तक मदद पहुँचना मुश्किल हो रहा था।En: Recently, an illness had spread in the village, and due to limited resources, reaching help to everyone was becoming difficult.Hi: अरुण ने अपने भीतर एक सिहरन महसूस की—इतने कठिन हालात कभी नहीं देखे थे उसने।En: Arun felt a shiver within himself—he had never seen such challenging conditions before.Hi: "अरुण," मेहरा बोलीं, "यहाँ काम आसान नहीं है। पर हमें कोशिश करते रहना होगा।"En: "Arun," Mehra said, "work here is not easy. But we have to keep trying."Hi: अरुण ने पूरे दिल से सहमति जताई।En: Arun agreed wholeheartedly.Hi: उसने खुद को तैयार किया, नए अनुभवों को अपनाने और मरीजों की देखभाल में जुटने के लिए।En: He prepared himself to embrace new experiences and to devote himself to patient care.Hi: उस दिन के दौरान, अचानक एक गंभीर हालत में मरीज को लाया गया।En: During the day, a patient in critical condition was suddenly brought in.Hi: उसकी हालत नाज़ुक थी और उसे तात्कालिक उपचार की आवश्यकता थी।En: The condition was serious, and immediate treatment was necessary.Hi: मेहरा और अरुण ने टीम बनाकर काम करने का फैसला किया।En: Mehra and Arun decided to work as a team.Hi: वे दोनों ही नर्वस थे, साधन भी सीमित थे, पर समय की कोई मोहलत नहीं थी।En: Both were nervous, resources were limited, but there was no time to spare.Hi: सभी ध्यान और समझबूझ के साथ, उन्होंने मिलकर मरीज का उपचार किया।En: With full attention and understanding, they treated the patient together.Hi: अरुण ने मेहरा के अनुभव से बहुत कुछ सीखा।En: Arun learned a lot from Mehra's experience.Hi: उस पल उसने समझा कि कठिनाइयों के बावजूद, उसकी उपस्थिति अर्थपूर्ण थी।En: In that moment, he understood that despite the difficulties, his presence was meaningful.Hi: शाम ढलने पर, जब हवा में ठंडक घुल गई, दोनों ने थकान को भुलाते हुए एक साधारण खाना साझा किया।En: As the evening fell and the air filled with coolness, they shared a simple meal, forgetting their fatigue.Hi: आस-पास के लोगों के चेहरे अब राहत से भरे थे।En: The faces of the people around them were now filled with relief.Hi: अरुण को अब अपने फैसले पर गर्व महसूस हुआ।En: Arun felt proud of his decision.Hi: वहीं, मेहरा ने उसके जोश और आदर्शवाद में अपने अनुभव का जुड़ाव पाया। उसका विश्वास फिर से लौट आया।En: Meanwhile, Mehra found a connection between his enthusiasm and her experience, and her faith was rejuvenated.Hi: वो रात पहले जैसी नहीं थी।En: That night was not like before.Hi: अरुण को आत्मविश्वास मिला और मेहरा को अपनी भूमिका में नया अर्थ।En: Arun gained confidence, and Mehra discovered new meaning in her role.Hi: आखिर में वे दोनों जानते थे कि चाहे स्थितियाँ कितनी भी कठिन हों, उन्होंने बदलाव की शुरुआत कर दी थी।En: In the end, they both knew that no matter how tough the situations were, they had begun to make a difference. Vocabulary Words:nestled: बसेlush: हरी-भरीhustle: चहल-पहलbustle: चहल-पहलmakeshift: अस्थाईcradled: गोद में बसेamidst: बीचcast: बिखेरtent: तंबूdreams: सपनेopportunity: अवसरprove: साबितexperienced: अनुभवीfatigue: थकावटpassion: जज़्बाservice: सेवाcrowd: भीड़illness: बीमारीlimited: सीमितresources: साधनshiver: सिहरनembrace: अपनानेdevote: जुटनेtreatment: उपचारcritical: गंभीरcondition: हालतnervous: नर्वसunderstanding: समझबूझmeaningful: अर्थपूर्णconfidence: आत्मविश्वास

What does it really take to become a successful Chief People Officer – and how can you prepare for the step up?In this episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis is joined by Kanika Mehra, an inspiring CPO with over 20 years of global HR experience. Having worked in fast-paced environments ranging from global giants like Amazon to scaling organisations going through rapid transformation, Kanika shares what helped her make the move into a CPO role – and what it's really like once you get there.From building commercial acumen and using data to tell compelling stories, to managing pressure, leading through change and staying true to your values – this conversation is packed with practical insights to support you on your own HR leadership journey.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction[02:12] Meet Kanika Mehra[02:25] How she got her first CPO role[03:23] The role LinkedIn played – and how to improve your profile[07:00] The differences between being a Head of People or HR Director vs a CPO[09:27] Making big decisions[14:02] Learning to lead without having all the answers[17:50] Developing confidence and decisiveness[22:51] Why business acumen is essential – and how to build it[27:45] Becoming confident with data and storytelling[33:12] Her biggest challenge as a CPO[34:03] Balancing employee experience with business priorities[37:59] Maintaining mental wellbeing in a high-pressure role[40:08] The importance of values alignment[42:38] Advice for anyone who'd like to be a CPO[45:41] Advice for first-time CPOs[49:57] Courses and books that have helped Kanika succeed[52:36] Wrap-up and other HR Coffee Time podcast episode recommendationsUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay's websiteConnect with Kanika Mehra on LinkedInBook Recommendations from the Episode(Book links are Amazon affiliate links, which means Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them.)My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future – Indra NooyiData-Driven HR: How to Use Analytics and Metrics to Drive Performance – Bernard MarrWorking Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon – Colin Bryar and Bill CarrExcellence in People Analytics – Jonathan Ferrar and David GreenOther Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 22: How to handle conflict at workEpisode 31: 3 little-known LinkedIn features which will help you get your next jobEpisode 35: Helping teams thrive with personal user manualsEpisode 47: Discovering your values to help your HR careerEpisode 106:

Sage addresses operational opportunities to modernize senior care. Raj Mehra, CEO and Co-founder of Sage, in partnership with Michael Pittore, Co-CEO of Agemark Senior Living, announce a new product line, Sage Detect. The AI-driven innovation addresses real challenges that operators face daily. Hear more from Raj on Ep. 317.Produced by Solinity Marketing.Sponsored by Aline, NIC MAP, Procare HR, Sage, Hamilton CapTel, Service Master, The Bridge Group Construction and Solinity. Produced by Solinity Marketing Become a sponsor of the Bridge the Gap Network.Connect with BTG on social media:YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInTikTokMeet the Hosts:Lucas McCurdy, @SeniorLivingFan Owner, The Bridge Group Construction; Senior Living Construction Renovation, CapEx, and Reposition. Joshua Crisp, Founder and CEO, Solinity; Senior Living Development, Management, Marketing and Consulting.

Many places in the world still need perinatal mental health resources. In most cases, the key to accessibility is someone with the vision and passion to take action and lead with innovation. Today's guest is making it happen with her groundbreaking work in India, and she's here to share her story with us! Dr. Paridhi Mehra is the founder and CEO of⁠ HappiNest⁠, India's first dedicated platform for parental mental health. With nearly a decade of experience in health tech and public health innovation, Dr. Paridhi has led digital health solutions that improve access to healthcare for all. After experiencing firsthand the lack of awareness and support for maternal mental health in India, she founded HappiNest to bridge this gap, ensuring that every mother can access the care she deserves. She works at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and community to bring a happy start to parenthood for all. In this episode, Dr. Paridhi shares her journey, along with issues related to stigma and culture in maternal mental health.  Show Highlights: Dr. Paridhi's journey from being a dentist and entering her first pregnancy, when she immediately knew something was “off.” After her son was born, she felt like she was in a parallel universe where she didn't know what to do or how to function. Breastfeeding challenges, sleep deprivation, and feeling disconnected and distant from her baby Cultural stigma in India about postpartum depression and the sacred role of a mother With her husband pushing her to get help, she found the support she needed. What it feels like to keep asking, “Why am I not happy?” Working on a self-discovery journey and learning to enjoy her baby Talking to a childhood friend and fellow new mom helped put Dr. Paridhi at ease, and things started to improve The birth of HappiNest to fill the gaps for families in India with care AND prevention (but the stigma still prevents many women from reaching out for help) An overview of the HappiNest program and process for offering online services Dr. Paridhi's perspective on what needs to change in India to offer help to more people Resources: Connect with Dr. Paridhi Mehra and HappiNest:⁠ Website⁠ Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit⁠ cdph.ca.gov⁠ Please find resources in English and Spanish at⁠ Postpartum Support International⁠, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media:⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠, and most other platforms. Visit⁠ www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/⁠ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website,⁠ www.wellmindperinatal.com⁠, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, ⁠email me⁠ about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Uddhav Mehra and Harry Masters from The Inflection Group to unpack one of the most common mistakes early-stage SaaS founders make—hiring the wrong people too early. We explore why big-name hires from large enterprises often flop in scrappy startups, the power of hiring gritty operators over shiny resumes, and how to create a strategic, stage-appropriate hiring roadmap. If you're looking to scale without bloating your team or burning your cash, this episode is packed with insights on founder-led sales, hiring for impact, and building elite go-to-market teams that actually work in real-world startup conditions.Key Takeaways00:00 – Don't hire a VP of Sales yet? Here's why01:44 – Founders and enterprise sales: a smarter strategy02:28 – Why rockstar execs fail in startups03:57 – Hire for the stage, not the brand05:10 – Meet Udhav Mehra and Harry Masters08:05 – The “headhunter” problem most founders hate11:00 – The #1 mistake founders make when hiring14:30 – Startup size matters when evaluating candidates18:26 – Mismatched expectations from candidates and founders23:20 – Why asking for a “marketing person” is usually wrong26:41 – Why startup success takes more time than expected27:56 – How Inflection supports technical founders33:14 – Role clarity evolves during interviews35:00 – What's your first GTM hire? It depends...38:03 – Strategic vs. transactional hiring40:29 – Adapting hiring strategy as you scale42:51 – Why startup hires get years of experience in months44:01 – The wrong mindset kills startup momentum45:20 – One small change to hire smarter48:39 – Multi-phase interviews that actually work50:24 – The future of hiring in an AI-driven world54:06 – Final advice for SaaS foundersTweetable Quotes"Hiring a VP of Sales before you have a sales org is like buying a steering wheel with no car." – Uddhav Mehra"The best startup hires aren't polished — they're gritty." – Harry Masters"Just because someone came from Google doesn't mean they can build your GTM motion from scratch." – Jeff Mains"We look for candidates who run toward the fire, not away from it." – Harry Masters"Founders often want the pain. Most execs don't." – Uddhav Mehra"Marketing isn't a person. It's a function made of 10 roles. Know what you actually need." – Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership LessonsDon't hire too senior too soon – Early-stage startups often mistake brand-name experience for startup grit. Hire for stage fit, not prestige.Enterprise sales ≠ enterprise strategy – A better early move: founder-led sales + 1 top enterprise rep who's hungry to win.Start with goals, not job titles – Instead of saying “we need a VP of Sales,” define what outcomes you need and build a strategy around that.Hiring evolves with your growth stage – What works at Series A won't work at Series C. Update your hiring playbook accordingly.Avoid "Frankenstein job descriptions" – Roles like “Marketing Person” often disguise unrealistic expectations across 5–6 different functions.Great hiring is strategy, not speed – A structured, multi-step hiring process reduces misfires and builds long-term alignment.Guest ResourcesEmail - harry@theinflectiongroup.comWebsite - https://www.theinflectiongroup.com/Harry's Linkedin

We want to hear from you! Email us at BCGInHerEllement@bcg.com with a voice memo describing your In Your Ellement moment. We might feature your story in an upcoming episode!***Pritha Mehra is the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service, where she leads the digital transformation of a network that delivers more mail than any other postal service in the world.In this episode, Pritha shares with co-host Suchi Srinivasan how the USPS adopts cutting-edge technologies while staying true to its public mission. Pritha also explains why her colleagues call her “anti-complexity,” and how simplicity is often the key to scaling innovation.[01:21] The True Scale of the USPS[02:02] Anti-Complexity Approach[04:08] Encouraging Adoption of New Tech[06:07] AI at the USPS[08:28] Creating a Culture of Curiosity[12:14] Job Hopping Internally[15:10] Want a Promotion? Speak Up[19:47] Pritha's Crowning Moment[22:39] ReflectionsLinks:Pritha Mehra on LinkedInKamila Rakhimova on LinkedInSuchi Srinivasan on LinkedInAbril Villarreal Garcia on LinkedInAbout In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn't just arrived—you were truly in your element?About The Hosts:Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders.Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030.Abril Villarreal Garcia is a first-year associate at BCG where she has done projects in Private Equity, Climate & Sustainability and Social Impact. She grew up in Monterrey, Mexico and lived for a few years in the Houston area. She studied International Politics at Georgetown University with a focus on culture. She is passionate about pursuing a career that gives her financial independence and stability while also making an impact.Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.

Anita Mehra, who retired in February as Microsoft's treasurer after a two-decade career at the company, joins NeuGroup founder and CEO Joseph Neu on the latest episode of NeuGroup's Strategic Finance Lab podcast.In the conversation, Ms. Mehra reflects on her journey, the role of treasury in driving business strategy and the importance of mentorship and inclusion. Before joining the corporate world, Ms. Mehra taught finance at the University of Wisconsin. In her first years in finance, she spent time at Lam Research and LSI Logic (now Broadcom), before joining Microsoft in 2005. Over the years, she played a key role in transforming treasury into a strategic function and advancing financial technology within the company.In the podcast, Ms. Mehra discusses how treasury's purpose has expanded beyond traditional risk management to actively supporting business growth. She also shares how technology—including AI—is changing finance and why human decision-making remains essential.

In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum sit down with Dr. Glennis Mehra, the absolute powerhouse behind BioLabs at NYU Langone, to talk about what it really takes to build a biotech startup in New York City. From how to deal with imposter syndrome to finding funding in a capital-constrained world, Glennis shares hard-earned insights on how founders can survive (and thrive) in one of the toughest, most exciting biotech ecosystems on the planet. They get into the magic of founder-to-founder collaboration, why biology's complexity is finally getting the respect it deserves, and whether AI is about to make lab work obsolete (spoiler: it's not). Plus, Erum debates whether traveling to Mars just to eat lettuce is worth it.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction and Vision for a Better Future 00:00:17 – Unexpected Weather, Birthday Trips, and Giant Malls 00:01:41 – Climate Change, Extreme Weather, and the Reality of Rising Temperatures 00:03:07 – Space Travel, Microbes on Mars, and the Lettuce Dilemma 00:05:12 – Biotech Innovations, Soil Microbiomes, and Engineering Nature 00:07:06 – The Storytelling Gene: Why Scientists Must Be Great Communicators 00:09:02 – Sweet Proteins, Strategic Narratives, and Startup Success 00:10:39 – Young Innovators, Biochar, and Climate Tech Disruptors 00:13:12 – Welcoming Dr. Glennis Mehra: The Biotech Builder 00:15:04 – From Academia to Entrepreneurship: Glennis' Journey 00:17:31 – Imposter Syndrome in Biotech: Why Founders Struggle 00:19:55 – The Secret to Building a Strong Startup Community 00:22:18 – The Founder's Dilemma: Making Big Decisions Quickly 00:25:09 – Why Founder-to-Founder Collaboration is Biotech's Superpower 00:28:46 – Capital Scarcity and the Rise of Smarter Founders 00:32:53 – Building a Biotech in NYC: The Reality Check 00:33:42 – The Toughest Part: Capital, Talent, and Space 00:36:09 – Why NYC is a Risk-Taker's Playground 00:38:56 – The Future of Biotech and the AI Acceleration 00:44:29 – Honest Advice for Biotech Entrepreneurs 00:48:12 – BioLabs and the Startup Survival Toolkit 00:52:48 – Final Words and What Comes NextLinks and Resources: Biolabs@NYULangone NASA Science Payloads Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language Oobli and Ingredion Announce Partnership as Demand for Sweet Proteins Accelerates Sweet Dreams Are Made of Proteins: Oobli's Ali Wing A 16-year-old (Harper Moss) helms this new regenerative farming startupTopics Covered: Biotech, Business, NYC, Innovation, Incubator, Accelerator, Startups, BiomanufacturingHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠Email: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Under Udaipur's Lights: A Family Reunion Heals and Inspires Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-20-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की वो ठंडी शाम थी, जब उदयपुर का राजमहल महाशिवरात्रि के लिए रंग-बिरंगे प्रकाशों में सजा था।En: It was a cold winter evening when the Udaipur royal palace was adorned with colorful lights for Maha Shivaratri.Hi: महल के चारों ओर जगमगाती रोशनी और झील पिछोला का शांत पानी, असीम शांति और सौंदर्य का दृश्य प्रस्तुत कर रहा था।En: The sparkling lights around the palace and the calm waters of Pichola Lake presented a scene of immense peace and beauty.Hi: इसी भव्य माहौल में मेहरा परिवार का पुनर्मिलन हो रहा था।En: Amidst this grand atmosphere, the Mehra family reunion was taking place.Hi: यह अवसर था मीरा और उनके पति की शादी की सालगिरह मनाने का।En: This was the occasion to celebrate the wedding anniversary of Meera and her husband.Hi: मीरा की इच्छा थी कि उनके बच्चे, आर्यन और रिया, ऐसे मौके पर न सिर्फ शामिल हों, बल्कि एक सच्चे पारिवारिक बंधन की अनुभूति करें।En: Meera wished that her children, Aryan and Riya, would not only attend the event but also feel a true family bond.Hi: आर्यन और रिया ने अपनी-अपनी जगह पर जीवन में खूब तरक्की की थी, लेकिन दोनों के बीच का भावनात्मक दूरी मीरा को चिंता में डाल देती थी।En: Aryan and Riya had achieved significant success in their respective places in life, but the emotional distance between them worried Meera.Hi: आर्यन स्वभाव से थोड़ा संकोची था।En: Aryan was somewhat reserved by nature.Hi: वह एक बड़े निर्णय को लेकर असमंजस में था और चाहता था कि वह अपनी माँ को अपने इस दिल की बात बताए।En: He was indecisive about a major decision and wanted to share this heartfelt matter with his mother.Hi: दूसरी ओर, रिया, जीवंत और सफल पेशेवर थी, जो परिवार को हमेशा खुश देखना चाहती थी।En: On the other hand, Riya, a lively and successful professional, always wanted to see the family happy.Hi: उसे एहसास था कि सबकी उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरने का दबाव उसके जीवन में चिंता बढ़ा रहा है।En: She realized that the pressure of living up to everyone's expectations was increasing her anxiety.Hi: महल के बागीचे में एक ओर मीरा और आर्यन झील किनारे बैठे थे।En: In the palace's garden, Meera and Aryan were sitting by the lake.Hi: आर्यन ने मौका देखा और अपनी माँ से कहा, "माँ, मैं आपसे कुछ कहना चाहता हूँ।En: Aryan seized the moment and said to his mother, "Mom, I want to tell you something."Hi: "मीरा ने मुस्कुराकर कहा, "बोलो बेटा, क्या बात है?En: Smiling, Meera said, "Tell me, son, what is it?"Hi: ""माँ," आर्यन ने धीमी आवाज़ में कहा, "मैं अपने करियर की दिशा बदलना चाहता हूँ, लेकिन डरता हूँ कि क्या ये सही होगा।En: "Mom," Aryan said in a soft voice, "I want to change the direction of my career, but I'm afraid of whether it's the right choice."Hi: "मीरा ने अपने बेटे के कंधे पर हाथ रखकर कहा, "बेटा, तुम जो करना चाहते हो, वही सही होगा।En: Meera placed her hand on her son's shoulder and said, "Son, whatever you want to do will be right.Hi: तुम खुद पर विश्वास करो।En: Believe in yourself."Hi: "आर्यन के मन को शांति मिली।En: Aryan's mind found peace.Hi: माँ के शब्दों ने उसके विचारों को संबल दिया।En: His mother's words gave strength to his thoughts.Hi: वे दोनों तारों से भरे आसमान के नीचे कई बातें करते रहे।En: They continued to talk under the starry sky.Hi: मीरा ने आर्यन को यह भरोसा दिलाया कि उसका परिवार उसके साथ है।En: Meera assured Aryan that his family was with him.Hi: अगले दिन, आर्यन ने रिया से बात करने का निश्चय किया।En: The next day, Aryan decided to talk to Riya.Hi: वह ढूँढता रहा सही समय और आखिरकार जब सभी मंदिर में पूजा के लिए गए थे, तब उसने रिया को अपने फैसले के बारे में बताया।En: He kept looking for the right moment, and finally when everyone went to the temple for prayer, he told Riya about his decision.Hi: रिया मुस्कुराई और बोली, "मेरे पास भी कई बार ऐसे क्षण आए हैं।En: Riya smiled and said, "There have been many such moments for me too.Hi: मैं जानती हूँ कि ये आसान नहीं होता।En: I know it's not easy.Hi: लेकिन मैं तुम्हारे साथ हूँ।En: But I'm with you.Hi: और हमारी एक साथ कोशिश से हम आगे बढ़ेंगे।En: And with our joint efforts, we will move forward."Hi: "आर्यन ने पहली बार रिया के साथ अपने रिश्ते में एक नई शुरुआत महसूस की।En: For the first time, Aryan felt a new beginning in his relationship with Riya.Hi: उसे एहसास हुआ कि वह अपनी बहन के समर्थन में बहुत कुछ हासिल कर सकता है।En: He realized that he could achieve a lot with his sister's support.Hi: शाम होते-होते, महल की रंग-बिरंगी रोशनी में पूरा परिवार खुशी से एक साथ था।En: By evening, in the colorful lights of the palace, the whole family was happily together.Hi: आर्यन के मन में अब कोई दुविधा नहीं थी।En: Aryan no longer had any doubts.Hi: वह जान चुका था कि परिवार का असली मतलब क्या होता है।En: He realized what family truly means.Hi: परिवार के बीच अपनी बात साझा कर वह और भी आत्मविश्वासी महसूस कर रहा था।En: Sharing his feelings with the family made him feel even more confident.Hi: इस तरह, उदयपुर के उस खुशनुमा माहौल में, आर्यन ने सीखा कि जीवन में भले ही कठिनाइयाँ हों, लेकिन परिवार के साथ कदम से कदम मिलाकर चलने से हर समस्या का समाधान हो सकता है।En: In this way, in the cheerful atmosphere of Udaipur, Aryan learned that while life may have its difficulties, every problem can be solved by walking in sync with the family. Vocabulary Words:adorned: सजाsparkling: जगमगातीimmense: असीमatmosphere: माहौलreunion: पुनर्मिलनanniversary: सालगिरहrespective: अपनी-अपनीindecisive: असमंजसlively: जीवंतanxiety: चिंताseized: मौका देखाdirection: दिशाbelieve: विश्वासstrength: संबलrealized: एहसास हुआpressure: दबावprofessional: पेशेवरbond: बंधनreserved: संकोचीheartfelt: दिल की बातsolved: समाधानconfidence: आत्मविश्वासtemple: मंदिरprayer: पूजाjoint: साझाmoment: क्षणemotional: भावनात्मकfear: डरenlightened: प्रकाशconvey: साझा

Can films and art change the world? How do we find purpose through our art? Why do some films stick with us, and transform us?Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is back on The Philosophy of Now! The National Award-winning renowned filmmaker sits down with us to discuss his creative process and life philosophy.We dissect some of his films by looking at them at a philosophical level. How did Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti speak to the youth of today? What is the importance of looking within like he does often in his films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?Mehra also dives into the importance of art transforming the individual spiritually. He doesn't shy away from telling us that being in the unknown in life is beautiful in itself. The master filmmaker tells us we need to embrace the simplicity in life and love the light and darkness.This is a vulnerable conversation with a masterful creative. He also talks about his next pan-Indian Bollywood movie diving into the Mahabharata! Check out the full episode NOW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special episode of the show. I've partnered with Intuit Mailchimp as part of a limited series called B2B Storytelling Stars. You can watch as I coach 3 marketers and experts on group calls and 1:1s, helping them craft their premises, messages, and stories. Get all 6 videos plus a storytelling template, free and ungated, at https://jayacunzo.com/starsTo cap off the series, each storyteller will appear on How Stories Happen for their very own episode, featuring the story we began developing behind the scenes together. Kicking things off is Shez Mehra, one of the world's foremost experts in sound and music used by brands to create memorable, cohesive experiences. He leads The 194 Group and has worked with Nike, Sephora, Google, Ford, Microsoft, and others. He's also a partner in the software company Raina Music, which helps retail and hospitality brands with their music experiences.Shez shares a moving story of the power of music, talks about his lifelong obsession with music and sound (and what we can learn from his years as a DJ crafting his sets), and together, we dissect the pieces of his signature story to get more specific, to pivot from a personal story to a relevant message to clients, and to stick the landing of a story well-told. WATCH THE SERIES: STORYTELLING STARSFor all 6 videos (3 group coaching calls and 3 one-on-ones), plus a free template associated with each (no forms required), visit https://jayacunzo.com/starsRESOURCES:Connect with Shez on X, Linkedin, and InstagramSubscribe to my newsletter at jayacunzo.comJoin the Creator Kitchen membershipFollow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or BlueskyThis episode was produced by Ilana NevinsCover art designed by Blake Ink***ABOUT JAY:ConsultingSpeakingContactBooksI help business leaders become stronger speakers and storytellers. The goal isn't to get in front of your audience. The goal is to ensure they care. While others agonize over reach, your ability to resonate helps you compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.With my clients, I help clarify + differentiate their message, craft their thinking and expertise into a distinct premise and IP they own, and develop signature speeches and stories to influence, inspire, and drive results.After starting at brands like Google and HubSpot, I've helped organizations like Mailchimp, Salesforce, Wistia, and GoDaddy, plus dozens of individual authors, founders, execs, consultants, and creators with their storytelling and public speaking.I live in the Boston area with my family as a proud Yankees and Knicks fan (yes, I'm in enemy territory). In the 60 seconds per week I'm not creating stuff for work or making my kids laugh, I like to shoot hoops, sip nice bourbons, cook with my wife, and daydream about telling stories like my storytelling hero, Anthony Bourdain. Say hi via jayacunzo.com

Transforming Pediatric Endocrinology Practice: An Insight with Dr. Rinku Mehra, MD, MBAIn this episode, hosts George and Herb are joined by Dr. Rinku Mehra to discuss the innovative model of boutique pediatric endocrinology and its benefits over traditional healthcare systems. Dr. Mehra, a physician executive with vast experience in managing complex diseases, shares her journey from working in large healthcare systems and insurance to starting her own practice. She explains her motivation behind specializing in pediatric care, the challenges faced in the current healthcare environment, and the advantages of direct-care models for managing chronic diseases. The episode provides unique insights into personalized patient care, diabetes management, and the future of pediatric endocrinology.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:54 Dr. Mehra's Background and Career Path02:23 Transition to Anthem and Policy Changes04:27 Challenges in Diabetes Management09:01 Boutique Pediatric Endocrinology Practice15:28 Business Model and Telehealth24:34 Obesity and Weight Management Strategies30:34 The Importance of Measuring Outcomes31:43 Burnout and Rediscovering Fulfillment32:50 Transition to Anthem and Gaining Confidence34:04 Challenges of Running a Private Practice35:26 Staffing Issues in Healthcare39:32 The Role of GLP-1s in Pediatric Obesity46:29 Future of Pediatric Endocrinology50:15 Direct Care and Value-Based Models53:57 Concluding Thoughts and EncouragementSupport the show

In this episode of Browncast we have Kushal Mehra talk with Amey and Omar on the recent attacks on Canadian Hindu temples by Khalistanis during Diwali. We also touch upon the diaspora politics in Canada, the Khalistani influence on the Canadian state apparatus and lastly how Trudeau's radical immigration changes have contributed to the problem. Please follow Kushal on Twitter as well as his popular Youtube podcast "The Carvaka Podcast" Twitter - https://x.com/kushal_mehra Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww Additional Links ---------------- Terry Milewski's 2007 documentary "Sikh Politics in Canada" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52zMm9JeMyE&ab_channel=PuneetSahani  

Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping. Rishi is Sector VP & General Manager of Trimble's Maps, there, he is responsible for its growth by delivering the locations services, routing, optimization and navigation solutions while building out Trimble's vision of the Trimble Transportation Cloud. About Rishi Mehra With over 25 years of experience in the transportation and mapping industry, Rishi Mehra has a proven track-record of managing global clients, product strategy and innovation, and driving strategic initiatives that deliver sustained revenue and value. He has successfully executed new business models, designed framework for long-term strategic partnerships, and led cross-functional teams across engineering, sales, and operations. He is passionate about solving complex problems, building products that make a difference, and empowering my team to achieve excellence. About Trimble Transportation Trimble Transportation provides fleets with solutions to create a fully integrated supply chain. With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets. Trimble Transportation delivers an open, scalable platform to help customers make more informed decisions and maximize performance, visibility and safety. Key Takeaways: The Transformative Power of Mapping Rishi Mehra and Joe Lynch discuss the transformative power of mapping and the advantages that Trimble customers gain from using Trimble Transportation Mapping Technology: Enhanced Safety: Trimble's mapping technology helps identify safe parking areas, especially for women truck drivers, reducing their risk of exposure to unsafe situations. Improved Driver Well-being: By providing safe and comfortable sleep environments, Trimble's mapping technology contributes to the overall well-being and safety of truck drivers. Increased Efficiency: Through features like predicting turnaround times, avoiding detention, and reducing deadhead miles, Trimble's mapping technology helps carriers optimize their operations and improve efficiency. Fair Driver Pay: PcMiler, a component of Trimble's solutions, provides industry-standard mileage calculations, ensuring fair compensation for drivers. Optimized Routes: Trimble's mapping technology integrates with navigation solutions, helping drivers plan efficient and compliant routes. Fraud Prevention: Trimble's connected ecosystem helps prevent freight fraud, protecting carriers from financial losses. Enhanced Cybersecurity: Trimble offers cybersecurity solutions to help carriers protect their systems from threats like ransomware, ensuring the security of their data and operations. Timestamps (00:00:02) The Transformative Power of Mapping (00:01:11) Conference Theme (00:03:52) Partnership with Parade (00:05:30) Trimble's Business (00:08:27) Acquisition Culture (00:09:46) The Future of Mobility (00:10:40) Driver's Life (00:16:00) Transformative Power of Mapping (00:19:37) Women in the Business (00:21:16) Importance of Mapping (00:22:17) Mapping Technology Benefits (00:24:03) Real-time Mapping (00:31:05) Cybersecurity Upgrade (00:33:27) Growth, Compliance, Efficiency, Safety Learn More About The Transformative Power of Mapping Rishi Mehra | Linkedin Trimble Transportation | Linkedin Trimble Transportation Trimble & Platform Science: The Future of Telematics with Rob Painter and Jack Kennedy | The Logistics of Logistics Revolutionizing the Road: Trimble's Tech Solutions with Kelly Williams | The Logistics of Logistics Technology that Matters with Michael Kornhauser | The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Today's episode welcomes Sahil Mehra, Head of Strategic Sales at Nooks - an AI-Powered Parallel Dialer & Virtual Salesfloor powering the best SDR and BDR teams. They help train the team, boost conversion rates, and multiply connect rates all while having fun in the Nooks platform. Sahil also has 6 years of experience running a go-to-market agency for B2B tech companies.Sahil's path to his previous agency started by working as an SDR, AE and Sales Leader in multiple tech startups. Over the years, he realized that all early stage startups suffer from the same GTM caveat - they don't have a recognisable brand.This becomes a huge inefficiency for revenue teams, as your sellers are seeing unfavorable engagement metrics across the sales process and get stuck building trust from 0. A big part of building a known brand is working with those who your ICP already trusts - that's why Sahil took a full-cycle sales approach with his clients to make sure they close logos that bring much needed credibility to new brands.If you blindly follow every LinkedIn thought leadership post when tweaking your GTM motion, you're very likely to fail. A huge portion of content has one single goal - explain why you're in pain and position a product as the solution. This often leads to people investing in methods that don't work in their market. Tune into the full episode to learn more on how to build an outbound motion that works in 2024!KEY INSIGHTS:01:07 Why early-stage startups have bad sales metrics03:10 Oversimplification of outbound sales04:45 Why most GTM advice doesn't work for you06:58 More tools =/= more results11:01 Building a cold calling culture14:10 Remote vs in-office sales 18:45 Email only won't cut it in 202422:28 The future of outboundConnect with the guest, Sahil MehraConnect with the host, Kevin WarnerCheck out Nooks

This week, Dr. Drew talks to psychiatrist Dr. Rahul Mehra and they discuss his groundbreaking program, 'Emotional Vaccines.' Dr. Mehra and Dr. Drew explore the program and delve into topics such as the contagious nature of anxiety, why kids are growing up maladjusted, the diminishing role of the golden rule and the various ways to recalibrate humanity. The program: https://emotionalvaccines.com Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DREW today to get 10% off your first month