Podcasts about Payal

In this engaging episode, Payal speaks with Mr. Richard Chan, who shares memories of growing up along Petain Road in a large family of eleven siblings raised by two mothers. Living in a modest SIT flat, Richard recalls the closeness of family life, sleeping on the balcony during humid nights and walking miles to school each day. He paints a lively picture of the neighborhood's food culture, from the famous char kway teow hawker who fried noodles while seated due to polio, to the aroma of dishes wrapped in opeh leaves. Richard also takes us back to the days of New World Amusement Park, owned by the Shaw Brothers, where bumper cars, shooting galleries, and open-air cinemas brought joy to many. Through his storytelling, Richard beautifully captures the warmth, resilience, and everyday magic of Singapore's past.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartwarming episode, Payal sits down with Anthony Wong as he takes us on a nostalgic journey through his childhood at Jiak Kim Road, once known as Jiang Road or Tiong Bahru. Anthony vividly recalls growing up in a close-knit community, spending carefree days playing street games, flying kites, catching spiders, and inventing fun without gadgets. He paints a touching picture of life in a humble four-storey block where thirteen family members shared one bathroom, yet lived harmoniously under one roof. Through Anthony's memories, we glimpse a simpler time filled with imagination, togetherness, and the unspoken warmth of community life that shaped his early years.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this delightful episode, Payal speaks with Mr.Yeo and Ms. Karen, who share their memories of growing up in very different parts of Singapore during the 1950s and '60s. Mr. Yeo recalls his early years along Hong Kong Street, near the Singapore River, where he watched bustling scenes of bumboats unloading rice and rubber at Boat Quay and remembers how the once murky river transformed into today's lively waterfront. He also reminisces about the Cavenagh Bridge, which used to open for large vessels to pass through.In contrast, Karen paints a charming picture of life in Changi Village, surrounded by wooden kampong houses, fields, and the golden sands of the beach, before moving to Canberra. Together, their stories beautifully capture the transformation of everyday life across generations from river trade and Kampong living to an evolving, modern city.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this reflective episode, Payal speaks with Mr. Leong, who shares vivid memories of his childhood growing up in the shipyard quarters near present-day Keppel Bay. As the son of a shipyard worker, he recalls life in a close-knit community of families living in two-storey flats surrounded by open fields, fruit trees, and the hum of industry. Mr. Leong paints a rich picture of a multicultural neighborhood, where children of all races played freely and doors were never locked. He fondly remembers days spent exploring the shipyard, watching ships being welded and painted, and learning to swim at a nearby golden sand beach. These early experiences not only shaped his understanding of community and curiosity about the world but also inspired his path toward becoming a mechanical engineer, a journey rooted in the sights and sounds of his childhood by the sea.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heart warming episode, Payal sits down with Mr. Song, who shares his memories of growing up in a bustling shophouse above a dim sum stall at the junction of Victoria Street and Arab Street. The seventh of ten children, Mr. Song recalls the warmth and chaos of living in a small space filled with family, neighbors, and laughter. He talks about his childhood friendships with children from the nearby printing shop, his mischievous school days at St. Michael's, and the joy of sneaking under the school fence to play football during holidays. Mr. Song also reflects on the life-changing advice of his teacher, Singapore's first female Olympian who encouraged his switch to English-medium education. Through his nostalgic storytelling, Mr. Song paints a touching portrait of community, opportunity, and the people who shaped his journey.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this touching episode, Payal speaks with Li Leng, a 68-year-old jumping instructor who shares vivid recollections of her childhood in Singapore. She takes us back to her early years in a small compound along Mount Road, where five wooden stilt houses stood close together, home to Malay and Chinese families who all spoke Cantonese. Li Leng fondly remembers the warmth of this tight-knit community and her short walks to Canossa Convent School with her sister. Later, when the government redeveloped the area, her family moved to Tanglin Halt. There, she recalls watching passing trains through the kitchen window and witnessing the neighborhood's transformation over the decades. Through her memories, Li Leng beautifully captures the nostalgia of growing up in a changing Singapore from kampong life to modern flats.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Payal speaks with Jeremy Tay, a community leader whose lifelong dedication to social work and public service has shaped many aspects of Singapore's community development. Trained in social work, Jeremy shares his experiences serving in various roles from director at Outward Bound Singapore to Dean of the National Community Leadership Institute, and as the founding president of Morningstar Community Services, which supports families and strengthens relationships. Reflecting on his childhood in Ang Mo Kio, Jeremy recalls growing up in a small provision shop house along Jalan Hwi Yoh, surrounded by friendly neighbors and the nearby old folks' home. His fond memories of playing endless games of hide-and-seek and cycling through village roads offer a touching glimpse into a simpler, more connected Singapore, one that continues to inspire his passion for community bonding today.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this delightful episode, Payal speaks with Jake, who transports us to his childhood days living in a rented shophouse along McPherson Road. From his upstairs window, young Jake would spend evenings counting passing cars with his mother, turning simple moments into imaginative games. He recalls the vibrant sights outside, laundry spread like colorful tapestries across open fields and the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifting from a nearby coffeeshop. Jake also shares fond memories of the Pasar Malam (night market), a weekly highlight filled with lights, laughter, food stalls, and performances that brought the community together. Through his tender and humorous reflections, Jake paints a vivid picture of a time when everyday life in Singapore was simple, sensory, and full of quiet wonder.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this nostalgic episode, Payal speaks with Fredrick, who takes us back to his childhood in a rural kampong more than sixty years ago. He recalls life in a muddy, undeveloped neighborhood, where daily routines included helping his mother rear pigs and chickens, fetching water from ponds, and playing freely in the rain. Fredrick paints a rich picture of open spaces filled with fruit trees, local opera stages, and nearby quarries, a world full of simplicity and adventure. He also reminisces about his early years living in a colonial black-and-white house, where his father worked as a cook, and where he first encountered music through a gramophone. Through his warm storytelling, Fredrick reflects on a childhood rooted in nature, play, and heartfelt memories of a bygone Singapore.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Payal speaks with Ellil, who fondly revisits his childhood growing up in Singapore's east, particularly around Kallang Airport Road. Through his stories, listeners are transported to a time before the National Stadium and bustling hawker centres, when neighborhoods thrived on friendship and community spirit. Ellil recalls the joy of simple, carefree days,playing football in open spaces, catching rainbow fish in monsoon drains, and sharing meals with neighbors in a close-knit, multiracial community. With humor and warmth, he paints a picture of a childhood filled with freedom, curiosity, and camaraderie. His memories offer a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of Singapore, where play, connection, and imagination defined everyday life.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Payal speaks with Dawn Tam, who grew up in Singapore during the transformative decades from the 1960s onward. Through her recollections, Dawn offers a vivid glimpse into life in Loyang, once a seaside fishing village before land reclamation reshaped the landscape. She shares personal and historical memories from her birth in the Year of the Tiger to witnessing her community's relocation after a fire. Dawn also reminisces about the vibrant entertainment hubs of her youth , Happy World, New World, and Great World , spaces that defined leisure and joy in old Singapore. Her stories beautifully capture the essence of a changing nation, where nostalgia, resilience, and memory intertwine across six decades of transformation.[Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom Fund,Stories of Singapore,Heritage ReimaginedCommunity Through Art,Singapore Stories]#LuminaVitae #MeltingPotSeries #TheBloomFund #SingaporeStories #CommunityArt #TheBloomFund #SingaporeHeritage #AIMeetsMemory #IntergenerationalStories #NHB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features Payal Arora, digital anthropologist and author of The Next Billion Users: Digital Life Beyond the West. She explores how people in the Global South are reshaping the way we think about technology, innovation, and inclusion. From challenging Western tech myths to designing more equitable digital futures, Arora shares insights from decades of fieldwork and her upcoming book From Pessimism to Promise. She discusses the intersection of gender, labour, and digital platforms through her FemLab initiative, and highlights lessons the Middle East and North Africa can draw from emerging markets. Engaging, insightful, and forward-looking — this conversation redefines what it means to create technology for everyone.

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Dr. Payal Patel Ghayal sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Harita Raja to unpack how perimenopause and menopause uniquely affect South Asian women—physically, emotionally, and culturally. Together, they explore what it means to age with awareness, strength, and self-compassion while breaking generational cycles of silence around women's health. Dr. Harita explains how South Asian women tend to experience menopause earlier than Western counterparts and how hormonal changes can impact everything from mood to metabolism. Dr. Payal reflects on her own experiences in midlife—navigating divorce, motherhood, and self-discovery—and how the mind-body connection becomes even more vital in this season. The conversation also dives into topics like: Cultural conditioning around women's roles and reproductive health How perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s The link between hormones, sleep, anxiety, and mood Why community, nature, and strength training are essential to thriving midlife The importance of self-education and advocacy around hormone therapy and women's health Dr. Payal and Dr. Harita model vulnerability and courage as they redefine what it means to be Brown and Happy in midlife — choosing joy, movement, and authenticity over silence and shame. Dr. Harita Raja is a South Asian women's psychiatrist, mom of two, and advocate for open conversations around mental health, hormones, and holistic wellness. She's passionate about empowering women to understand their bodies and emotions through every life stage. Resources: IG: @drharitaraja LinkedIn: Dr. Harita Raja Website: www.bwmhc.com Others recommend by Dr. Raja-@drmaryclaire, @menopause_doctor, @heatherhirschmd

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Explore the viral rise of Anil Rawat's “Payal Ki Khanak” in this Analytic Dreamz segment on Notorious Mass Effect. Released September 9, 2025, by Bhaigiri Music, this 3:24 Haryanvi folk-romantic track featuring Mohit Love blends nostalgic anklet imagery with danceable beats. Lyrics by Rambal Rawat and JPS Studio's production fuel its charm, with the hook “Kaise Aaun Milane Bajenge Kangana” dominating Instagram Reels and wedding edits. Hitting #1 on JioSaavn's Haryanvi charts, it racked up 1.2M YouTube views and 150K Spotify streams by October 17. JioSaavn drives 60% of streams, boosted by a 70% mobile Reels share and 300% weekly growth from viral clips. Kajal Hathrasi's duet legacy lifts engagement 40% on Gaana. With 80% positive X buzz and 50K+ ringtone downloads, Analytic Dreamz unpacks how this regional hit rides India's digital wave, poised for post-Diwali growth if TikTok-style bans ease.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inadequacy or the feeling of not being good enough comes up in all of our lives. It's so common to feel like you don't fit in or you just aren't amounting to what everyone else is. As an immigrant or bicultural person - you are probably dealing with this more - as you try to "fit in" to the norm. In this episode, we talk through what it inadequacy is and how to overcome it with Payal, a certified "stuckness" coach. You can find Payal on: Website: ⁠https://www.passionempowered.com/⁠ IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/passionempowered/⁠ LinkedIn:  ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalshah-coaching/⁠.Payal Shah is a ‘Stuckness Coach' who helps bicultural individuals powerfully transform their relationship with themselves to create more purposeful, fulfilling lives. Payal understands that, as bicultural individuals, we may have the experience of belonging - and simultaneously not belonging - to two different cultures, both of which contribute to our distinct identities and present to us a unique set of opportunities and challenges over the course of our lifetimes. She is committed to helping clients navigate these challenges and opportunities in a way that feels empowering, provides clarity, and is aligned to their values, with the ultimate goal of helping them gain a greater degree of power, freedom and joy in all areas of their lives.Since becoming a certified professional coach through iPEC in 2018, Payal has worked with hundreds of bicultural individuals to help them get ‘unstuck' and empowered in various areas of their lives. In 2023, Payal also became accredited as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, and has mentored other aspiring coaches as well.Here are some ways you can work with her: One-on-one coaching: Four-session coaching pack for $500Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment: Get a $100 total discount off of two individual ELI Assessments + Debriefs when selecting the 'Duo' option'JOY is in the JOurneY' Group Coaching Program: Join the waitlist for our group coaching program offering and be notified when registration opens up for the next cohort of our program!Follow us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/innersereni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tylcYoutube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/Ux0z8aOjfCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Want a self guided course that will support you on your motherhood journey? Check out Mindfulness for Mamas: ⁠⁠⁠https://thoughtful-artist-9667.ck.page/mindfulnessformamas⁠⁠⁠ Check out our affirmations cards: https://www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com/shopSoul Full Womb -- a beautiful book I wrote about my motherhood journey: https://www.innerserenitylifecoaching.com/shop Super excited to hear from you all -- kindly appreciate all the ratings and reviews.

Payal Kumar, a Delhi resident, is bringing joy to children from underprivileged communities by celebrating their birthdays, something many of them have never experienced before. She visits their homes with a birthday cake, making their special day truly unforgettable, one they'll cherish for a lifetime.

Payal Kumar, a Delhi resident, is bringing joy to children from underprivileged communities by celebrating their birthdays, something many of them have never experienced before. She visits their homes with a birthday cake, making their special day truly unforgettable, one they'll cherish for a lifetime. - दिल्ली की पायल कुमार पिछले कई सालों से गरीब बच्चों के चेहरे पर मुस्कान ला रही हैं। वे उन बच्चों के जन्मदिन मनाती हैं जिन्होंने कभी अपना जन्मदिन नहीं मनाया या केक काटने का अनुभव नहीं किया। पायल उनके घर जाकर केक और खुशियां लेकर पहुंचती हैं, जिससे उनका ये दिन यादगार बन जाता है।

What does it really take to raise kind, emotionally aware boys in a world still shaped by patriarchy and outdated gender roles?To kick off Season 6 of The Unaparent, Katia sits down with viral creator and educator Payal Desai—known online for her powerful “Dusty Son” series. In this episode, they discuss the pressures and possibilities of raising boys differently, how her background as a teacher influences her parenting, and what it's like to share that journey online as a South Asian mom.They also touch on:The myth of “boys will be boys”The importance of modeling emotional intelligenceWhat schools are getting wrong—and how to do betterHer transition out of the classroom and into digital advocacyWhat she hopes her sons carry into adulthoodDon't miss this powerful and heartfelt start to a season that dives deep into the intersections of caregiving, identity, and justice.

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Payal Gupta is one of India's most sought-after master teachers of belly dance, celebrated for her structured classes, private lessons, workshops, performances, and intensives. Since 2008, she has trained over 10,000 students from all walks of life, earning recognition as a leading figure in the field. Coming from a culturally rich background where the performing arts hold deep value, Payal has been passionate about dance since the age of seven, exploring a wide range of styles before finding her true calling in belly dance. An Electrical Engineering graduate and lifelong dance enthusiast, she eventually chose to leave her corporate path to pursue dance as a career, sharing her love for belly dance with students across India and beyond.In this episode you will learn about:- Overcoming shyness and stage fright, and later guiding her own students through performance anxiety.- The role geography played in Payal's early success as one of the leading local teachers in her area.- The difficulty of leaving behind her 15-year dance “empire” in Bangalore and starting over in Mumbai.- Lessons that motherhood taught Payal, and the concept of nurturing students instead of just teaching them.- Comparing dance life and opportunities in Mumbai and Bangalore.Show Notes to this episode:Find Payal Gupta on Instagram, YouTube and website.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast

During this episode, we talk about the ever popular topic of work life balance. Payal brings an interesting approach to this topic that so many people strive to achieve. Is work life balance possible? Maybe not in the sense that we normally think of. Is it balance, integration or co-existence? Listen in to hear about the best approach to this topic, and how we can support ourselves, and our teams in this regard. Artwork by: Adam Powell Music by: bensound.com License code: KDFYFRJWZCK8EULR Artist: : Benjamin Tissot

What happens when you're legally married—but living like a single mom? In this episode of Brown and Happy, we dive into the quiet, exhausting, and often invisible reality of single married moms—South Asian women who manage careers, kids, and homes, while their partners live unchecked. We talk about: ✨ What it really looks like to be a single married mom ✨ Why South Asian cultural norms make this role even heavier ✨ The emotions no one talks about—resentment, loneliness, guilt, shame ✨ Practical ways to reclaim support, joy, and rest If you've ever felt like you're carrying it all while being told you ‘have it all,' this episode is for you.

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Payal just stepped into Surarquía's sun-lit workshop near the Sagrada Familia and straight into the story of two South-American dreamers who turned a Barcelona flat into a leather lab. Alejandro (Venezuela) and Felipe (Colombia) swapped architecture sketches for pattern-making, taught themselves to sew, and after kitchen-table prototypes, opened this atelier where every bag is cut, skived, and stitched by their own hands . In 2023 they finally moved the machines out of the apartment and into a purpose-built space, but the process is still gloriously slow and local In today's episode, Payal gets the founders'-eye tour: the vintage Adler stitcher, the splitter that hums like an old Vespa, and the stopwatch that shows why a single Surarquía piece takes an entire workday to earn its seams. Episode available on all podcast streaming platform and on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Payal Nanjiani is an executive coach dedicated to transforming Fortune 500 Executives and Entrepreneurs - helping them master leadership. She is the founder of Success Within Leadership, host of The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast, and the author of multiple bestseller books on leadership.

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Mushkil Kaam | Asghar Wajahat | Narrator Majoj Payal*Curator IrfanListen with Irfan (LwI)A tapestry of voices and stories, spun with careSupport LwI — a soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care.Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word.Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting!  Support LwI by contributing:  https://rzp.io/rzp/MemorywalaYour comments and feedback are welcome. Write to ramrotiaaloo@gmail.com

Aprovechando que se viene el GIFF, con su curaduría sobre el cine contemporáneo de India, decidimos dar la luz a Payal Kapadia, una de las cineastas modernas con mayor voz, fuerza y sobre todo LUZ.Repasa con Felipe Flores estas #JOYAS del cine de la mumbaina y que será la luz que ilumine el GIFF.

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: February 16, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dig deep, break down barriers, and build the life of our dreams! Today, I'm bringing you a mega-inspiring convo with a true force of nature, Payal Kadakia! Guys, if you've ever felt tethered by expectations or like the world is pulling you away from your true passion—listen up. Payal Kadakia, the brains and the beating heart behind ClassPass, is here to drop some serious wisdom. She's navigated the complexities of cultural identity and societal pressures to create a billion-dollar company—all while staying true to her love for dance! It's all about finding your freedom train and getting the hell off the one that doesn't serve you. We're diving into the expectations train, exploring how Payal hit the brakes on what she 'should' do and started carving her own unique path. Trust me; this episode is all about unlocking your identity, embracing your true calling, and being bold enough to pursue it. So, whether you're an entrepreneur at heart fighting against the tide or someone who's ready to just own your unique self, Payal's story is the blueprint you've been waiting for! SHOWNOTES 00:00 Dance: A Path to Personal Fulfillment 05:13 Living Authentically Without Guilt 07:43 "From Corporate to Entrepreneur: A Journey" 09:56 Embracing Dual Identity Through Dance 13:48 Balancing Dual Communities 16:22 Dance Teacher Role Reversal 21:42 Overcoming Pressure to Prioritize Ambition 22:36 Setting Boundaries for Emotional Health 27:14 "Finding Your True North" 30:32 Embracing Risk with a Plan B 32:41 "Living by 'Must' Drives Success" 38:48 Embracing Emotions, Reviving Momentum 41:47 Cultural Passion Fuels Unicorn Success 44:39 "Facing Failure Head-On" 45:54 "Transform Fear into Action" 50:25 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business 54:08 Balancing Professional and Personal Success 55:54 Quarterly Goal-Setting for Impact 59:02 "Check Out This Book!" FOLLOW PAYAL KADAKIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/payal/ Website: https://lifepassbook.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code WOI at check out.  BIOptimizers: Head to⁠ https://bioptimizers.com/impact ⁠and use code IMPACT for 10% off.  OneSkin: Get 15% off with code LISA at ⁠https://oneskin.co ⁠ Netsuite: Download the new e-book Navigating Global Trade: 3 Insights for Leaders at ⁠http://NetSuite.com/women⁠ ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we discuss Payal Kapadia's A Night of Knowing Nothing, including the film's unconventional approach to documentary, the value of the film's fictional elements, and the theme of impossible love.See where A Night of Knowing Nothing is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer)• Meet the Filmmakers | Payal Kapadia• Payal Kapadia on A Night of Knowing Nothing | NYFF59• A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | DocPoint 2022• Discussing A Night of Knowing Nothing | Payal Kapadia & Ranabir Das• A Night of Knowing Nothing with Payal Kapadia | ICA• A Night of Knowing Nothing Q&A | Quinzaine des Cinéastes• Payal Kapadia on Documentary Trends & Filmmaking Tips | Film Critics Guild• Watermelon, Fish and Half Ghost (2014) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• The Last Mango Before the Monsoon (2015) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• Afternoon Clouds (2017) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• And What Is the Summer Saying (2018) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• Between Day and Night (2021) (Dir. Payal Kapadia)• What is India's caste system?• What is India's caste system? Is it contentious in U.S.?• Cast System in India TodayAdditional Audio Sources:• A Night of Knowing Nothing (The Criterion Channel Transfer)If you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin

Payal Dalal, Executive Vice President of Global Programs at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and Deval Sanghavi, Co-founder and Partner at Dasra, speak with Aleks Berditchevskaia, Principal Researcher, Nesta Centre for Collective Intelligence Design, about the Center's Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Inclusion Challenge, a global call for AI solutions to accelerate inclusion and economic empowerment. Dasra is a funding partner of the AI Challenge, and Dasra's other co-founder, Neera Nundy, participated as a judge for the Challenge. Done in partnership with data.org, the winners were announced in December 2024: https://newsroom.mastercard.com/news/press/2024/december/mastercard-center-for-inclusive-growth-and-data-org-announce-ai2ai-challenge-awardees/ In this Humanitarian AI Today podcast episode, guest hosted by Aleks Berditchevskaia, Payal and Deval speak in depth about the challenge, this year's five winners, and share their takeaways and learnings from the challenge and global submission process. Payal and Deval emphasize the importance of bringing partners together to organize and support these kinds of challenges and accelerators, which help source innovations and advance participatory approaches to technology development. They highlight the speed at which the technology sector is advancing and offer advice on keeping pace with, and adapting to, challenges and opportunities that are emerging. More about the Center's work and its upcoming Global Inclusive Growth Summit, taking place on April 24th in Washington D.C., can be found here: https://globalinclusivegrowthsummit.com/

I'm so excited to be speaking today with Payal Desai: a wife, mother, and a former middle school teacher turned full time content creator on social media. After her hilarious “no dusty sons” videos went viral on Instagram, she amassed a 349K following and took the leap of faith to pursue her passion full time. As a true teacher at heart, Payal is passionate about using her platform to deconstruct parenting myths and gender stereotypes while amplifying South Asian voices. She has many gems to share with us regarding her journey, and during this episode we'll get to learn about her in a way that we can't off of social media, including her exciting future endeavors! Let's dive right into it. Welcome, Payal! To connect with Payal for mentorship or guidance, she can be reached via Instagram @payalforstyle 

#TheShot of #DigitalHealth Therapy took a deep dive with Payal Bhandari M.D. ,and let's just say... minds were blown, hearts were inspired, and Jim Joyce almost started singing “Country Roads” when he heard Payal was from West Virginia.

Listen in to explore how microentrepreneurs can be the catalyst for economic growth, the systemic shifts needed to empower them, and the emerging trends shaping their future. Social Impact Pioneers - Werner Wallner, Managing Director of the Hilti Foundation; Amalia Johnsson, CEO of Hand in Hand International; and Payal Dalal, Executive Vice President of Global Programmes at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth join us to share their wisdom. With decades of experience in financial inclusion, entrepreneurship acceleration, and economic development, they bring invaluable insights into how small businesses can transform lives—and entire economies. Why Microbusinesses Matter Microbusinesses make up 90% of global enterprises and contribute to over 50% of global GDP. In Kenya alone, 50% of working-age adults are informal entrepreneurs living below the poverty line. Strategic investment in this sector could boost national GDP by as much as 60%. Hand in Hand's acceleration programmes—which offer advanced business training, credit access, and robust market linkages—have already increased participant incomes by 140%, often placing them among the country's top 15% of earners. But despite their enormous potential, micro-entrepreneurs remain the most underserved economic players, especially women. This episode delves into how we can change that. Delivering System-Level Change Transforming microenterprise growth isn't about isolated interventions—it requires systemic change. Our guests discuss how governments, financial institutions, and NGOs must coordinate efforts to unlock the full potential of micro-entrepreneurs. From broadening financial access to redefining women's role in entrepreneurship, this conversation underscores the urgency of moving beyond ‘entrepreneurs by necessity' and recognising them as economic powerhouses. Werner shares how financial inclusion initiatives have enabled thousands of women to build credit histories, access financing, and achieve long-term business growth. Meanwhile, Amalia highlights how tailored sectoral support for rural entrepreneurs is proving just as effective as urban interventions. Emerging Trends: AI, Cybersecurity, and Digitalisation The future of small business success hinges on emerging technologies. Payal discusses the game-changing potential of Generative AI, which is already enhancing financial coaching and unlocking new digital financing opportunities for small businesses. However, the shift to digitalisation also brings new threats—cybersecurity risks are escalating, and over 50% of small businesses that suffer a cyberattack fail financially. Our guests stress the need for proactive measures to protect entrepreneurs in the digital economy while ensuring technology remains an enabler, not a barrier. Whether you're a policymaker, an investor, an NGO leader, or simply passionate about economic empowerment, this episode is packed with actionable insights and bold strategies. Links: Mastercard, Center for Inclusive Growth: https://www.mastercardcenter.org Hand in Hand International: https://www.handinhandinternational.org Hilti Foundation: https://www.hiltifoundation.org Democratizing data analytics and AI to level the playing field for small businesses: https://www.mastercardcenter.org/insights/article/democratizing-data-analytics-and-ai-to-level-the-playing-field-for-small-businesses Hand in Hand: From informal entrepreneur to MSME owner: Making enterprise acceleration work for underserved women https://www.handinhandinternational.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/From-informal-entrepreneur-to-MSME-owner-acceleration-learning-report.pdf

Ep. 287: Payal Kapadia on All We Imagine as Light Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine as Light keeps gaining new admirers and garnering more honors (since winning the Grand Prix at Cannes last spring). I had a wonderful conversation with Kapadia about the myriad directorial decisions that went into creating her nuanced portrait of three women in Mumbai—two roommates, Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and Anu (Divya Prabha), who work at a hospital, and their older widowed friend, Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam), a cook who's in danger of losing her home. She goes into detail on inspirations for the characters, the details of Mumbai she strove to capture, her choices about composition and color and sound, the influence of her mother on her work, and much, much more—including, of course, recent favorites from her moviegoing. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Meet Payal. She's an organizational psychologist, empathy advocate, and founder of RK Empathy. For nearly two decades, Dr. Beri has empowered leaders, communities, and individuals to connect on a deeper level, helping us see that we have more in common than we often realize. She's on a mission to break down the divisions that separate us and build stronger, more connected communities

Payal Kapadia is one of the most exciting up and coming filmmakers we have right now, and she sat down with IndieWire's Chris O'Falt in studio to discuss her new film that is one of the year's best. Listen in to learn a lot about Mumbai, filmmaking in India, and what how Kapadia's work in documentary informs her style; a blend of fiction and non-fiction filmmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

La cartelera ha abierto 2025 con un aluvión de títulos importantes que están en la carrera de premios. De hecho, una de nuestras recomendaciones es 'La luz que imaginamos', película de la cineasta india Payal Kapadia que tuvo premio en Cannes y que está nominada a los Globos de Oro que se celebran este domingo. Es una de las revelaciones del año que ya está en cines, pero además hay propuestas tan diferentes como el terror de Hugh Grant, el deseo de Daniel Craig o el mono de Robbie Williams. Un episodio completito, nuestro regalo de Reyes.

La cartelera ha abierto 2025 con un aluvión de títulos importantes que están en la carrera de premios. De hecho, una de nuestras recomendaciones es 'La luz que imaginamos', película de la cineasta india Payal Kapadia que tuvo premio en Cannes y que está nominada a los Globos de Oro que se celebran este domingo. Es una de las revelaciones del año que ya está en cines, pero además hay propuestas tan diferentes como el terror de Hugh Grant, el deseo de Daniel Craig o el mono de Robbie Williams. Un episodio completito, nuestro regalo de Reyes.

Sergio Pérez entrevista a Payal Kapadia por su nueva película con la que ha conseguido dos nominaciones en los Globos de Oro.

Hello, Hello, Hello!   In this very special, if slightly delayed episode, Dhruv & Amartya are joined by returning guest Cris (now "not the token queer representation for QID"), reincarnated host-cum-guest Aryan (from America), and first-time-but-hopefully-recurring-guest Prakhar Patidar, to talk about the film every Indie Awards Circuit talk show and Indian cinephile is currently talking about -- Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light." Because everyone already seems to have written all sorts of essays and reviews on AWIAL (some of them are linked below!), we decided to expand the discussion beyond that. The first hour (of this 110 min podcast) is dedicated to exploring Payal Kapadia's early short film work, her, at times, overpowering indebtedness to certain filmic styles (namely, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, who is mentioned at least 20 times in this discussion), and how her first feature film, “A Night of Knowing Nothing” (2021), breaks away from that. The second hour involves a full, spoiler-filled discussion of AWIAL – the things we liked about it, the things we didn't, and the things we hope to like more about it on a rewatch. Listen to the full episode to hear us also -- dismiss the all-male Indian Jury who dismissed AWIAL as India's Oscar Entry for its lack of “Indianness” and debate what “Indianness” really is! TIMECODES Episode Intro (& Cheap Laughs) - [00:00 – 07:35] Introduction to Payal Kapadia - [07:35 – 11:33] Kapadia's Short Films & Going Beyond Inspiration - [11:33 – 26:57] Debating the “Indianness” of Kapadia's Cinema - [26:57 – 43:10] “A Night of Knowing Nothing” (2021) - [43:10 – 01:01:58] “All We Imagine as Light” (2024) - [01:01:58 – 01:44:13] Episode Outro (& Cheap Laughs) - [01:44:13 – 01:50:32] Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast REVIEWS/BIOGRAPHIES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   1. “Payal Kapadia: The Chronicler of Dreams” (Suhani Singh) - https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/payal-kapadia-the-chronicler-of-dreams-2641073-2024-11-27   2. “‘All We Imagine as Light' is a Rare Cinematic Peek into the world that women live in” (Prakhar Patidar) - https://poemsindia.substack.com/p/all-we-imagine-as-light-is-a-rare   3. “‘All We Imagine as Light' review: The Search for intimacy amidst a sea of turbulence” (Aryan Vyas) - https://www.socialketchup.in/review/all-we-imagine-as-light-review-7342862   4. “All We Imagine as Light Review” (Dhruv Goyal) - https://inreviewonline.com/2024/11/11/all-we-imagine-as-light/ You can (and should!) follow Prakhar at - https://www.instagram.com/she_isatthemovies. You can (and should, even though the site is a hellhole) follow Cris on his Twitter account - https://x.com/limjaeseven Follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Cris: https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Amartya - https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Dhruv - https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ Cris: https://letterboxd.com/crislim/   Audio Excerpts are taken from the promotional material for Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Memoria, Payal Kapadia's A Night of Knowing Nothing, and All We Imagine as Light  -- all of which are discussed and referenced in this episode. The outro music clip is from Emahoy Tsege Mariam's “The Homeless Wanderer” – mentioned, described, and discussed as an integral part of All We Imagine as Light's soundtrack.

While Izzy is away, Murtada welcomes back critic Karl Delossantos to discuss Ridley Scott messy sequel, Gladiator II. the conversation covers the miscast Paul Mescal, the lazy filmmaking and the bad script. Suffice it to say we are not fans. The conversation starts with awards season and the winners at the Gothams and the New York Film Critics Circle. Then filmmaker Payal Kapadia joins Murtada to talk about her sublime portrait of Mumbai, All We Imagine As Light. Kapadia discusses making the jump from documentary to fiction, her sense of character, the wonderful actresses she worked with and how everyone should take a vacation!Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @IMPictureShow.To hear more from Izzy and Murtada check them out on social media: Izzy (Twitter: @bkrewind, IG: @bk_rewind); Murtada (Twitter: @ME_Says, IG: murtada_e).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At this year's Cannes Film Festival, the director Payal Kapadia won the prestigious Grand Prix award for her debut narrative feature, “All We Imagine as Light.” It's one of the buzziest films of the year and the first Indian film in 30 years to compete at Cannes. The story centres around three women who are each living and working in Mumbai. Though they're all financially independent, they're not free from the expectations of what it means to be women in a patriarchal society. Payal joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about making a film that celebrates female friendship, how she addressed some of her own biases against women in the film, and how she feels about it not being selected to represent India at the next Oscars.

"All We Imagine As Light" had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the festival's Grand Prix prize and received some of the most glowing reviews of the year for its writing, direction, cinematography, and performances. Director/Writer Payal Kapadia was kind enough to talk with us during the New York Film Festival about her work on the film, which you can listen to and watch below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will play in New York at Film Forum and Lincoln Center and Los Angeles at Laemmle Royal starting November 15th from Janus Films & Sideshow and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy Awards in all eligible categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Payal Kapadia won a historic Grand Prix at this year's Cannes Film Festival for her second feature, All We Imagine as Light (the first Indian film to play in competition at Cannes in 30 years), she paid homage to another Cannes prizewinner whose work has deeply influenced her: Miguel Gomes, whose Grand Tour won the award for Best Director. The resonances between their latest films go beyond Cannes laurels and directorial inspiration. All We Imagine as Light, which opens in American theaters this Friday, traces the stories of three women in present-day Mumbai, while Grand Tour follows a British colonial officer and his fiancée as they traipse across various East Asian cities in 1918—but both films are city symphonies that center love stories within broader political contexts and are driven by the pulsings of female desire. Last month at the New York Film Festival, Film Comment editor Devika Girish moderated a conversation with Kapadia and Gomes—both practitioners of artful docufiction—which touched on their influences, aspirations, and methods.

This week we're excited to present a conversation with director Payal Kapadia and producer Thomas Hakim of the NYFF62 Main Slate selection All We Imagine as Light. All We Imagine as Light opens at Film at Lincoln Center on November 15 with Payal Kapadia in person! Get tickets at filmlinc.org/light The light, the lives, and the textures of contemporary, working-class Mumbai are explored and celebrated with a vivid, humane richness by Payal Kapadia, who won the Grand Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival for her revelatory fiction feature debut. Centering on two roommates who also work together in a city hospital—head nurse Prabha (Kani Kusruti) and recent hire Anu (Divya Prabha)—and a newly retired coworker Parvaty (Chhaya Kadam), Kapadia's film alights on prosaic moments of connection and heartache, hope and disappointment. Prabha, her husband from an arranged marriage living in faraway Germany, is pursued by a courtly doctor; Anu carries on a romance with a Muslim man, which she must keep a secret from her Hindu family; Parvaty finds herself dealing with a sudden eviction from her apartment. Kapadia captures the bustle of the metropolis and the open-air tranquility of a seaside resort with equal radiance, articulated by her superb actors with an unforced expressivity and by the camera with a lyrical naturalism that occasionally drifts into dreamlike incandescence. This conversation was moderated by NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.

I absolutely LOVED having Payal on the show! For those who don't follow Payal Desai on Tiktok, follow her now! https://www.tiktok.com/@payalforstyle?lang=en. ​Payal is a mom, Tiktoker, instagrammer and is also four years sober. In this inspiring episode we discuss her journey to go alcohol-free, along with her journey to quit her teaching job, and TikTok fame!Support the showWant to Meditate More? Join our FREE 21-day meditation challenge on our App!https://themindfullifepractice.uscreen.io/zen/21-day-meditation-community-challengeWant to Connect to Community?Join our free Sober Girls Yoga Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/groups/sobergirlsyoga/Want the latest Sober Girls Yoga Updates?Join our Instagram Channel here. https://ig.me/j/AbZeHVh0bIfKBfi7/Follow Alex on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexmcrobs/Check Out All Our Programs at:https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/

Our guest today holds a Master's degree in International Policy from Harvard University and a PhD in Language, Literacy and Technology from Columbia University. Her expertise and commitment to inclusive technologies make her an influential voice in digital anthropology and AI ethics. She is a renowned digital anthropologist, author and professor focusing on inclusive AI cultures at Utrecht University. She spent the first 18 years of her life in her native country India, then in the US in San Francisco, Boston and New York, and she currently lives in Amsterdam. As co-founder of FemLab, a feminist initiative on the future of work, she is committed to designing inclusive technologies and policies. Her research focuses on internet use in the Global South, especially global digital cultures, inequality and data governance. She is the author of several award-winning books, including “The Next Billion Users”, which was praised by Forbes as groundbreaking. Her latest book is called: “From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on Designing Inclusive Tech”. Her work has been featured in over 150 international media outlets, including the BBC, Financial Times and The Economist. She is a sought-after speaker and advises various organizations such as UNHCR, Spotify and Google on topics of digital innovation and inclusion. For more than seven years and in 450 episodes, we have talked to well over 500 people about how their work has changed and what still needs to change. We are absolutely certain that it is important to do so right now. After all, the idea of “New Work” was developed during a real crisis. How can we look to the future with more optimism in the face of current challenges? Why do we need to talk 'with' the “Global South” and not 'to' the Global South? And what exactly can we learn from the 90 percent of young people worldwide who all live in the Global South? We are looking for methods, role models, experiences, tools and ideas that will help us get to the heart of New Work! In addition, we have been dealing with the question from the very beginning of whether everyone can really find and live what they really, really want at heart. You are at “On the Way to New Work” in collaboration with Zoomer Meets Boomer with Payal Arora and Oskar and Michael Trautmann. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

Payal Desai, also known as Payalforstyle on Instagram and tiktok. Her viral “Dusty Son” series on social media seeks to dispel traditional gender roles beginning right in her home - teaching her sons. The series has MILLIONS of likes and has grabbed the attention of media outlets and talk shows including the @tamronhall show on ABC @fox29philly @parents BusinessInsider (@insiderbusiness ), and more. In many ways Payal's role as an educator (16 years in the classroom) informs much of her content creation influence and strategy. In todays's episode we dive deeper into her journey from Educator to Content Creator. Being in the public eye and sharing about her own story of sobriety, gender disappointment, and advocacy. She had to make some difficult decisions and I am in awe of her commitment to her own values and ethics. www.payalghayal.com