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Hello and welcome to our Diwali Special!! Come one and come all, grab your mithais, you Diwali delicacies, gather your lehengas and partners, sit down and enjoy this episode where we compare our hosts and their hometowns where they celebrate Diwali in their own ways, the card party mafia that doesn't go by unnoticed, YouTube being the life changer for all poojas, moms having the worst and best time of their life, recommendations on where to buy clothes, pre loved or luxury, and eveything that makes this season so wholesome. We wish you all to be safe, healthy and happy, surrounded by people you love and who love you back, hope our Podcast also comes in the list of your favourites. Happy Diwali
This Diwali, we have a special episode for you that blends the festive vibes and joys of Diwali with the stock markets. In this episode, RJ Rohan will walk you through Muhurat Trading, and some handpicked stocks you can consider to add to your portfolio this Diwali.
In this episode, I chat with Shagun Maheshwari, a mechanical engineer and the CEO of Papaya, a company based in Mumbai that makes a new type of menstrual pad. Shagun grew up in Mumbai, studied at the University of Pune and Duke University, and now lives in California with her family of pets.Shagun started Papaya six years ago and turned it into a full-time job this year. Her company's pads are unique because they make menstrual blood clot, which keeps it from getting wet and messy. This innovative approach means the pads stay dry and are made without plastics, making them better for both your health and the environment.In this episode, we'll cover:Shagun's personal journey and what inspired her to start Papaya.How her pads use blood coagulation and why it's a game-changer.The benefits of Papaya pads versus other options.The environmental impact of Papaya pads, especially in landfills.The materials used in making Papaya pads and how they ensure comfort.Feedback from users and any interesting case studies.How to learn more about Papaya and purchase their pads.Shagun's future plans for Papaya.In this episode, you'll learn how blood coagulation works, the benefits of using it, and more about Papaya pad's innovative approach.Watch the full video on Youtube DISCLAIMER: The content presented in this podcast is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It's always advisable to consult with your doctor or qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance. Connect with FemTech India Website: https://www.femtechindia.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechindiaorg/Twitter : https://twitter.com/Femtech_india?t=HIyteldoOxSIAXwsEXYv4w&s=09Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/femtechindia_podcast?igsh=bzd4a2ZheXc0cm1sYoutube : https://www.youtube.com/@TheFemTechIndiaPodcast Connect with Navneet Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/navneet-kaur-80109b227/Twitter : https://twitter.com/Navneet_Kaurrrr
The tradition of giving Shagun has existed in our place for a long time. This is given at any wedding, festival, or auspicious occasion. Mostly odd numbers like 101, 501, and 1001 rupees are given in Shagun. Today, we'll find out why we chose these specific numbers. To know more about 'Shagun mein 101, 501 kyun dete hain?" listen to 'What Is The Logic' with Dr. Shisham Aggarwal now available on all audio platforms. To know more about Upnishad read the book- https://www.amazon.in/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADr.+Shisham+Bansal&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join host, Karli Burridge, as she discusses treating controllable factors around obesity and diabetes with Shagun Bindlish, MD. Diabesity is a current health crisis, increasing how heart disease is growing as an epidemic. How should we tailor treatment for patients struggling with both obesity and diabetes? What role might a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) play in implementing diet, stress management, and treatment plans? She brings both professional and personal experiences for improvements in overall well-being and disease management. Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagunmd/Email: bshagun@gmail.com Support the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer monthly and annual Memberships, which include live group coaching, a community forum to ask questions and post resources, pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources inlcuding patient education materials and office forms, and much more! We also sell our popular Gaining Health products, including a book on developing an obesity management program, editable forms and templates, and patient education materials in our Gaining Health Shop! If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon
On this episode, Shashank interviews Shagun Malhotra, founder of SkyStem. In this wide-ranging conversation, they talk about judging start-ups in South America, maintaining a work-life balance, and making a boring product interesting. Shagun also talks about her entrepreneurial journey and how her company's product helps automate 40% of reconciliations in 30 days.
This Diwali, we have a special BONUS episode for you that blends the festivities and auspiciousness of Diwali with investing for your future. In this episode, Rohan will take you through Muhurat Trading, and some stocks you can look at this Diwali.
In this exclusive series in partnership with Penguin Random House India, we will shine a spotlight on two compelling contemporary voices each month, individuals who are reshaping the landscape of Indian literature. In this special episode of Books & Beyond, Tara and Michelle talk to two Indian diasporic writers – Shastri Akella and Jai Chakrabarti, about their books that break the mold of conventional storytelling and offer nuanced perspectives on gender stereotypes. Being Indian writers based out of the US, how do they explore themes of gender, sexuality, and identity in their works? How do they challenge the stereotypes and expectations of Indian culture and society? How do they celebrate the diversity and complexity of the LGBTQ+ community in India and beyond?They discuss Shastri's “The Sea Elephants” – a queer coming-of-age novel about a young man ‘Shagun' who joins a street theater troupe and discovers his feminine side. And Jai's “A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness” – a collection of stories that explore family, culture, and identity across borders, featuring characters who defy gender norms and embrace their true selves. Tune in to have your perspectives challenged! Book mentioned in this episode : The God Of Small Things by Arundhati RoyYoung Mungo by Douglas StuartThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael ChabonThe Gathering by Anne EnrightClose to Home by Michael MageeThe Lord of the Rings series by J.R.R. TolkeinAuthors mentioned in this episode : Salman Rushdie Fareed ZakariaAanchal MalhotraBernard MalamudMichael Cunningham Chitra Banerjee DivakaruniProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarSound edit by Kshitij Jadhav‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.
“Life can only be understood backwards” and today when we look back we see our journey 24 episodes of two seasons of Call of Duty Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of real soldiers. In our 24th episode we once again present Brigadier Vinod Raizada, SM In this podcast he talks about a few of the many operations he participated or led, in his fauji career. We call this episode “SHAGUN KA 101” for two reasons, one, it's our auspicious 24th episode and for the second reason do listen to the episode.. it's special! Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy Nandita Sankaran Prakrati Agrawal Music credits: Colonel V D Singh Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @callofdutypodcast Facebook: @callofdutyrsrs
When you hear the word rap, do you REALLY know what it means or where it came from? Well, if you don't, you've come to the right podcast. You will learn where rap originated from, some cool rap artists, and the real meaning of rap. This podcast was made by Shagun, Aanvi, and Mia. Hope you have a raptastic adventure!
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I know it's hard to talk about marriage problems in a public forum, but we wanted to make sure you had an outlet for your frustrations. We're so glad we could help. So much of what you told us seemed like it was more like a joke than a problem. But we did love reading it, and reacting to it. Thanks for sharing, and happy listening!P.S. This episode was shot before I decided to go for an arranged marriage and when Shubham wasn't married. Listener's Discretion Advised.You can follow Shubham on:https://www.instagram.com/shubhamgaur09/You can follow me on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/simmygoraya/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeIPY_Xa9hddLEIQHCJVpgFollow Simmy Said WHATT?! on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simmysaidwhat/YouTube shorts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFeIPY_Xa9hddLEIQHCJVpg
Sweet bakery vs Baker's delight, a war between bakeries how does that sound?! In this episode, we ask the owners of each bakery about what it's like to run a bakery and their experience with the customers. We also find out about what they recommend from their store and the concept of making the store look attractive.
Listen on Apple Podcast | Listen on Spotify | Listen on PocketCasts | Listen on Amazon Music | RSS FeedThank you all for tuning into our podcast. This is our attempt at archiving the history of game development of Indian creators, through their own stories and voice. We hope you find it interesting and engaging. If you have any thoughts and suggestions, please come by our discord and have a chat!In this episode Arjun and Shagun talk to Nakul Verma, founder and director of Playbae Games about his gamedev journey from college days to releasing In My Shadow and more.Nakul was selected as one of 2022's Bafta Breakthrouhs from India. You can find Nakul online on the Playbae game's account on twitter.People in the podcastNakul Verma - https://twitter.com/playbaegamesShagun Shah - https://twitter.com/ShagunShahArjun Nair - https://twitter.com/NairArjunThanks for reading Gamedev.in! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gamedev.substack.com
Hey guys! Today, we have Shagun Patel joining the podcast to talk about knowing your worth, setting boundaries, cutting out toxicity, and navigating through mental health as a South Asian woman. She is one of the most well spoken and kind people I have spoken to, so I know for a fact many of you will enjoy today's episode. Her advice is phenomenal and left me with a lot of positive introspection. I hope you all experience the same!
In this podcast, Shagun has shared her parenting experience and also she shared some major mistakes which every parent should avoid doing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/akshay-dhone/message
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Her fascination materialised at the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Delhi where she studied the influence of ancient Indian art on culture, textiles, apparel, and fashion. Inspired, she created a line of clothing based on the 2,500-year-old folk art of Madhubani paintings, known for big, bold, beautiful eyes. She fell in love immediately. The key is to start at the source: female folk artists living in remote Indian villages who create authentic artwork. Stunning, vibrant, mesmerising – the world needed to see these masterpieces. Naytra Couture transfers exclusive paintings onto 100% pure silk by using the most environmentally friendly techniques possible. Her tunics are handcrafted, each a one-of-a-kind wearable piece of art that is a truly unique fashion statement. Social Media https://www.instagram.com/naytracouture/ Website https://naytracouture.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/entrepreneurtalks/message
Listen on Apple Podcast | Listen on Spotify | Listen on PocketCasts | Listen on Amazon Music | RSS FeedThank you all for tuning into our podcast. This is our attempt at archiving the history of game development of Indian creators, through their own stories and voice. We hope you find it interesting and engaging. If you have any thoughts and suggestions, please come by our discord and have a chat!In this episode Saumya Iyer talks to Shagun and Yadu about her past 16 years in the games industry so far, building and nurturing communities, working on mmos, early days of f2p in India and morePeople in the podcastSaumya Iyer - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saumyaiyer/Shagun Shah - https://twitter.com/ShagunShahYadu Rajiv - https://twitter.com/yadurajiv This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gamedev.substack.com
Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personalityand founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville,Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation BroadcastMedia Award for her role as a permanent judge on Food Network's“Chopped.” In addition to judging roles on Food Network, Maneet alsocompetes at the highest level and most recently won Guy Fieri's Tournamentof Champions II, where she was able to donate winnings of $40,000 to helpdifferent restaurants survive the pandemic.Born in Punjab, India, chef Chauhan worked in some of the country's finesthotels before moving to the U.S. to study at the Culinary Institute of America.She went on to work as executive chef in some of New York City andChicago's top restaurants, which received national acclaim under herleadership. After relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, Chauhan and herhusband, Vivek Deora, co-founded Morph Hospitality Group, opening theirfirst restaurant, Chauhan Ale & Masala House in 2014. With the goal of fillinggaps in Nashville's culinary landscape, the group opened Tansuo, a Chineseconcept, and The Mockingbird, a global diner, in 2017, and Chaatable, anostalgic Indian street food concept in 2018. Chef Chauhan is also a co-founder of Hop Springs, home to the state's largest craft brewery and a fun-filled 84 acre beer park located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Chauhan is the author of two cookbooks, Flavors of My World and her mostrecent, Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railwaysof India, which was released in October 2020. Published by ClarksonPotter, the book was inspired by Maneet's epic cross-country railroadexpedition that brought her to local markets, street vendors and thehomes of family & friends. Chaat has been recognized as one of Fall2020's most anticipated cookbooks and has appeared in the New YorkTimes, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, FoodNetwork Magazine, and more.A leader in the Nashville community, Chauhan has been honored as one ofthe Nashville Business Journal's “40 under 40”, which highlights young,successful business leaders and was recognized in Nashville Lifestyles'Women in Business, which showcases local women who are at the top oftheir respective industries. In March 2020, Chauhan founded HospitalityStrong, a nonprofit benefitting hospitality workers in need and currentlyserves as an advisory board member for Nashville's COVID-19 ResponseFund, founded to assist individuals, families and nonprofits experiencingfinancial hardship due to the virus.When she's not in the kitchen or traveling, chef Chauhan can be foundat home in Franklin, Tennessee, with her husband, Vivek Deora, theirdaughter, Shagun, and their son, Karma.
Aaj k episode me baat karenge India vs New Zealand T20 World Cup match ki.22 saalon main pehli baar hua k India kisi World cup tournament mein 2 consecutive matches haari hai.Puri kahani janne k liye suniye aaj ka episode,
Forgiveness is divine, we grow up hearing and reading this everywhere. Our conditioning has instilled in us that if we forgive we will be doing an act of sacrifice. However with new concepts like self parenting, inner child healing and mental wellbeing emerging, today conversations around Forgiveness are not about performing sacred sacrifices it's taking a selfish step of choosing peace and love. In today's episode Shagun and Priyanka discuss what is Forgiveness, how to forgive others and self and most importantly how to decide to walk away or hold on.
Welcome to episode #2 Today's Leader in Mental Health & Diabetes! Dr Char. is a consultant, trainer, educator, and psychotherapist with extensive professional experience - focusing on helping patients of diabetes (Type I, Type II). Website: https://drchar.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchar57/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcharfrye
About Shagun Malhotra and SkyStem: Shagun is the visionary behind the product and user experience. A CPA, CIA and an experienced auditor and process consultant, she designed ART for accountants. Having gone through the broken and inefficient process various times over, she believed there was a more efficient and user friendly way to do reconciliations. Being process focused, Shagun injected process within ART to deliver a product that is highly integrated and process centric. Shagun started her career in public accounting and has worked in Fortune 100 companies such as Marriott and Freddie Mac. Her work focused primarily on internal controls and risk mitigation in both, the international and domestic arenas. She has been an inspirational speaker for Fast Trac – a Kauffman Foundation programs and NY Business Plan Competition Awards ceremony. She is very passionate about entrepreneurship. Month-End Close and Account Reconciliation Automation Software SkyStem strives to bring soul to software by providing intelligent and intuitive solutions that eliminate redundant work and provide our customers the opportunity to focus on more dynamic, strategic and fulfilling work. We emphasize the human touch, so that customers get the best of both worlds — cutting edge SaaS technology paired with fanatical customer service. Replace manual controls with automated internal controls in ART. Whether your organization is publicly traded or privately held, compliance becomes easy when ART manages the reconciliation process for you. Our workflow keeps your team on task and on schedule during the close. System reconciliation kicks in upon meeting thresholds set by management. Rules, alerts, and reminders ensure timely execution of activities, reviews and reporting, building efficiency directly into the workflow. If you are a Financial Controller, CFO or Accounting Manager, ART puts you at the controls of your financial close process with status dashboards, variance views, and reconciliation scorecards. Expect improved internal controls, well-documented account reconciliations, a central repository for supporting documents, and an audit trail with controlled auditor access where they can get what they need within just a few clicks. It's time for account reconciliation automation! ART equips accounting teams with striking insight into their balance sheet by transforming the close and account reconciliation process. Do away with spreadsheets, crazy emailing and manual distractions. Enjoy ART's powerful workflow management and reporting tools to automate the closing process as well as account reconciliations each month. Become more productive without ever installing software.
Plastic Surgeon's Diary - Episode 2. The video is all about our weekly experience during consultations & surgeries... CLIENT 1: RHINOPLASTY / DEVIATED NOSE CORRECTION. SCENARIO: The client traveled to consult us for over 1000+ Kms regarding crooked nose correction, along with his parents. Mostly, such clients prefer to meet multiple doctors during a long visit before they decide upon their surgeon. I insisted that they go for all the consultations that they had scheduled for further opinions and then decide. He consulted everyone and finally came back to me as the chosen one. TREATMENT: Spreader graft, complete septum correction and Osteotomy. OUTCOME: Extremely happy client. Good review on google was a feather to the cap. MESSAGE: Encourage second opinions. Let the client choose you based on their intuition, confidence in your skillsets and eventual comfort levels. CLIENT 2: BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL / BREAST FAT FILL / EAR LOBE FAT FILL / PLATYSMOPLASTY / FACE FAT FILL SCENARIO: The client had flown from Europe on a spiritual journey. She had had a breast implant 15 yrs ago but was somehow uncomfortable that it was unnatural. When she reconsulted the same doctor for implant removal, the doctor turned it down stating it is his masterpiece and that he wouldn't remove it. It infact was a masterpiece. TREATMENT: She approached us for a breast implant removal and a breast fat fill. Considering her marriage plans, she wanted to look younger and opted for a Plastysmoplasty of the neck and fat fill of face. In addition, she opted for ear lobe fat transfer & corrections as well. We started at 8 in the morning and completed at 1.30. OUTCOME: She hardly had any bruises and recovered very fast (in less than 5 to 6 days). MESSAGE: Clients should be given the liberty to undo a Cosmetic procedure that they have undergone if they are not comfortable around it. Many breast implant illness patients are symptom free but they do want to get rid of it. CLIENT 3: RHINOPLASTY SCENARIO: This client was a nurse by profession. When I examined her nose, it was pretty normal. When I probed further, I found that she was bullied a lot at school regarding her nose. TREATMENT: Referred to a psychiatrist for further evaluation and guidance. OUTCOME: We are very sure that the client will benefit a lot from the psychiatrist visit. MESSAGE: Bullying affects a person's self-esteem. They end up with what is known as Body Dysmorphic Syndrome. Say no to bullying. CLIENT 4: GYNECOMASTIA SCENARIO: The client had come with his mother, who had a history of being addressed as Lord Ganesha in his younger years in view of his chubby appearance and female like chest. TREATMENT: Gynecomastia treatment. OUTCOME: Male like chest appearance restored and the client is expected to get over his psychological concerns with his new found body. MESSAGE: Some comments from closed family members / bullying cause a deep psychological impact. Please handle with care. CLIENT 5 : COMPLETE FACE CHANGE. SCENARIO: Despite language issues, a man was profusely trying to reach me regarding some corrections for his wife. He eventually landed up in person insisting that I change his wifes face completely. TREATMENT: DEFINITE NO NO. Infact the husband needs to be counselled. OUTCOME: NA MESSAGE: Some people need psychological help. Sometime it is not the client. Know the difference. CLIENT 6 : MOMMY MAKEOVER. SCENARIO: Husband and wife came together for a consultation. The husband confessed that he does not find his wife attractive anymore since she has a saggy breast and flabby tummy. TREATMENT : I refused to do the procedure until I was convinced that the inclination was coming from the wife to undergo the procedure. She expressed that she too would like to undergo the procedure to look good for herself and wear good clothes. OUTCOME: For now, we have just scheduled her Tummy Tuck procedure to enable her fit into good clothes. MESSAGE: The intent with which a client comes for a procedure matters. Physical makeover doesnt just set right relationships. The emotional factor between the 2 parties is more important. CLIENT 7: FILLER SCENARIO: This mid - 40 client came to me 2 years ago. I suggested her a little conservative option like filler. TREATMENT: I adviced her that she opt for only 2 fillers and botox in that particular sitting since I did not want her to waste her money and that she should go for it if she needed more of it. She had paid up for only 2 fillers by then. But she insisted that I do a 3rd filler as well on the table and that money is not a concern. She was supposed to come the next day and pay up. Instead, she constantly started complaining that he is unhappy with the results. We had reserved a part of the content of the syringe for her future use, if she happens to come back for a further touchup. She came after a few days to avail the balance filler in the name of a review. We showed her her before/after pics and were able to demonstrate the improvements so vividly, which she prompty agreed but kept going back to her earlier opinion. She walked down to the reception and within seconds, she disappeared without paying the money for the additional filler. OUTCOME: Monetary loss for the well wishing surgeons. MESSAGE: 1 to 100 patients will behave so. No point in going behind such clients and wasting our valuable time. Legal initiatives are just a waste of our energy. We will rather spend that time helping someone else. CLIENT 8: BODY CONTOURING PROCEDURE SCENARIO: This client is an actress. She has always been adviced to resort to diet and exercise everytime she comes to me for a body contouring procedure. She always loses weight and thanks me for guiding her right later. TREATMENT : Motivated her to work on lifestyle changes. OUTCOME : She has been my very loyal client and has referred n number of clients for all sorts of procedures. MESSAGE : Cosmetic Surgery is a lifetime practice and these clients trust us and keep coming back to us. Winning the trust and confidence of the client is more important than just trying to convert them for procedures. CLIENT 9 : GLAND EXCISION UNDER LOCAL ANESTHESIA SCENARIO: This client wanted to undergo Nipple Reduction and was shared a very reasonable quote for the same. Hence, we decided to do this procedure under local anesthesia. He was briefed clearly of the pre and post-operative instruction well ahead of the surgery including the restrictions on smoking. TREATMENT : As we examined him on the day of the surgery, we felt that he needs a gland excision too but were considerate enough to not charge him anything extra as a goodwill. As his procedure was under progress, he started bleeding on the table. We spent a lot of time arresting the bleed. Intense interrogations followed with the client. OUTCOME : The client opened up that he had smoked on the day of the surgery. Fortunately for us, the client saw how we doctors suffered to arrest the bleeding and realized the seriousness of his mistake. He quit smoking from there on. MESSAGE : Compliance and abiding by every single instruction of your doctor matters. It could be a matter of life and death. CLIENT 10: GYNECOMASTIA CORRECTION SCENARIO: The client had undergone Gynecomastia correction with us. His BP was consistently high during the course of the surgery - 190/135. But our anesthetist managed it well as always. OUTCOME: The issue with such cases is that they commonly tend to start bleeding post-surgery despite appropriate hypertension medications. He developed hematoma - swollen up and blue back during the post-op period and it was immediately explored and the bleeding was arrested within 10 mins under local anesthesia. When probed further, the client had ignored earlier warnings of high BP during his regular health checks blaming it on stress etc. The information that he was a known hypertensive was hidden from the doctors prior to surgery. MESSAGE: Clients need to be very honest about their past history to enable plan the right course of treatment and take necessary precautions. Likewise, doctors should not panic and also communicate transparently with clients. CLIENT 11: BODY CONTOURING POST MASSIVE WEIGHT LOSS SCENARIO: This client was obese but deferred the popularly advised bariatric procedure and attempted weight loss by diet and exercise and lost around 120 Kgs. He is a doctor and aspires to become a lifestyle consultant. TREATMENT: a. Removed excess skin from the chest and did a free nipple graft 6 months back. b. Extended arm lift 3 months back. OUTCOME: His upper body is transformed. We look forward to addressing the skin sags in the lower half of the body. CLIENT 12: RESPECTING YOUR CLIENT SCENARIO : I rushed back from an unexpectedly long surgery this morning to see the out-patients. An elderly gentleman was the first to walk in into my consulting chamber. “I am extremely sorry to have kept you waiting” I remember telling him. OUTCOME: Towards the end of the consultation, he reached out to his pocket and pulled out two currency notes, and profusely insisted that I have it as a Shagun. He said “I have been in the Pharma industry for over 40 Yrs. I have met doctors of all age groups. But this is the first time that a doctor ever cared to apologize for having kept me waiting. Your team has been meticulously updating me of your probable delay in surgery every few minutes. You have an amazing team.” Shagun (CASH GIFTS) as a form of blessing is observed in a lot of traditions outside India as well. It is a silent wish for the receiver to continue receiving more in his life. Thank you sir for your unconditional blessings!
In this week's exciting episode, Kylie and Anya get to sit down with TDH listener and overall badass woman Shagun Sethi! Shagun chats with the girls about how to find a female support network, the differences in education between the US and India, how she got admitted to Columbia University, and her groundbreaking research in women's safety in urban areas. The girls have a great conversation about why gender equality is still so far behind and what we can do to help progress it further along. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on Instagram @twodegreeshotter! If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a review - it really helps us out! If you have any suggestions for topics you want to hear us cover, feel free to send them using this link: https://bit.ly/2WAjznf. Check Out Shagun! Follow Her on Insta: @shagunsethii Follow Nunah: @nunah.live Her Research on Women's Safety in Cities: https://leadingcities.org/media Her Articles: Sex(ism) and the City Addressing unequal access to safety in cities Fear of Assault Keeps Women From Walking
Listen on Apple Podcast | Listen on Spotify | Listen on PocketCasts | Listen on Amazon Music | RSS FeedThank you all for tuning into our first ever podcast. This is our attempt at archiving the history of game development of Indian creators, through their own stories and voice. We hope you find it interesting and engaging. If you have any thoughts and suggestions, please come by our discord and have a chat!On this episode, we talk to Abhi from Visai games, who is creating an amazing narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian immigrant mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s.People in the podcastAbhi - https://twitter.com/brownmoney__Shagun Shah - https://twitter.com/ShagunShahYadu Rajiv - https://twitter.com/yadurajivNotes from the podcastVenba - http://venbagame.com/Unity - https://unity.com/Yarn Spinner - https://yarnspinner.dev/Night in the Woods - http://www.nightinthewoods.com/Idli - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IdliPuttu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PuttuBiriyani - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BiryaniCooking Mama - http://www.cookingmama.com/Cook, Serve, Delicious - https://www.cookservedelicious.comOvercooked - http://www.ghosttowngames.com/Porotta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ParottaTirukkuṟaḷ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirukku%E1%B9%9Fa%E1%B8%B7Lungi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LungiFull TranscriptYadu Rajiv 0:07 Hello, and thank you for tuning in to the game dev dot in podcast. In this episode Yadu and Shagun catch up with Abhi from Visai games, to talk about his roots and the secret spice behind his up and coming narrative cooking game, Venba.My first question was basically going to ask you what your last name was, but that should be fine, because I couldn't find your name anywhere so, but it doesn't matter.Abhi 0:36 Maybe I know we just started recording, but maybe you can cut this part out. But yeah. The reason I hide it is I had people reach out to me through channels that I didn't expect them to reach out. And I'm just that just struck me a little, like, you know, I'm very private that way. So, people reaching out to me like, like, Instagram, Twitter is fine. But if they're finding my LinkedIn, I feel like you know what I mean? Yadu Rajiv 1:05 That is what I was trying to find. Abhi 1:11 I don't mind sharing it with you. But like, if it's random people that are messaging again. So that started happening. So is that okay, I need to hide my last name and stuff like that. I'm glad it works. So..Yadu Rajiv 1:22 Yeah, yeah. So it was kind of difficult. So I mean, basically, just kind of get an idea of what what like, like, maybe we can just get into it. So how did you get into games? How did this happen?Abhi 1:38 Yeah, um, yeah. So I my parents brought home, the knock off console back home when I was in Chennai, it was called The Terminator, the black with the blue buttons, I'm sure all of you know, I played the crap out of that system. I think it was like 10 games for 999 there was like 999 games, but it was the same 10 game games over and over, so I played the crap out of that but much to my parents disapproval. And then Ever since then, like there was no stopping, like my dad he worked at a bank, But we wanted to get into [unclear], like he brought home a computer [unclear] that way. So I, I naturally installed video games like lion, King, Aladdin, and all those things that some guy gave it to me at a book fair. So I was very much interested in video games that way. What was a, I think the turning point for me was I played Pokemon. But I played it at an emulator. Not like in the physical device, I didn't even know it was meant to be played on a physical device. I played it on a computer, so but you can't catch all 151 unless you trade with other people on the physical device. So I only got like 135, and no idea how to get the rest, there was no internet. And then, and then, my parents announced to me that they're moving to Canada, and it was I think, 11 we finally finished moving when I was 12. And then I come here, and it's an Xbox 360 ps3, it's a whole new world, you know, Yadu Rajiv 3:28 Skipped a couple of generations there. Abhi 3:30 Exactly, as a way, Pokemon was meant to be played on like, not a computer. So learning all that, and I, you know, I've made a bunch of games with my friends houses and things like that. I was I always wanted to do it. This is the point that I'm trying to get across. And then around grade 12, which is when you decide like, you know what you're going into sort of thing. I chose computer science, because my reasoning is that my parents are, my family is not going to buy game design as a career path. So I thought, you know, I learned the, the approved method. And I will I will get into games as a programmer. And that way you can get my foot in, and that way like you, my parents are happy too. So that's that that was my thinking in grade 12. And it's eerily that's exactly what happened. So when I graduated, my last year at university, I competed in a video game making competition. I did really well with my team in there. So I got a job at a mobile game studio. And that's where I've been since. Yadu Rajiv 4:42 So So how did Visai happen? Abhi 4:46 So in that specific mobile game studio, I make a an artist named Sam Elkana, he's Indonesian, Him and I have like very similar tastes and opinions about games and things like that. So we always shot around game ideas and like, you know, we should make our game together. I was making this like mythological Indian game for us. I pitched that to him. And then we made a superhero game called balloon man, and like we were making it. And then I had the idea about Venba, which is like, you know, so I remember I even texted him like one day, I was like, Hey, here's a here's a scene from the game. What do you what do you think about this game? And he, he immediately liked it. And he liked something like, that gives me a lot of confidence. So we started moving forward with that. And that's how Visai happened basically.Shagun Shah 5:43 So tell us more about Venba? About the game? What inspired you?Abhi 5:49 Yeah, for sure. Um, so yeah, so as I mentioned, I texted him something, it was like a scene from one level of the game, which happens towards the end. Like, for me, something was bugging me about, you know, the dynamics between parents and their immigrated children. Not especially not, not specifically, I think it's across all cultures. And that's why I think Sam, who's, you know, not from India, was still able to relate to it, because he's also, like me, a first generation immigrant. So I felt that a lot of media that existed around immigration issues, focused on people like me, or the second generation kids, you know, oh, they have it really hard because of the cultural identity crisis and things like that. And that's true to an extent. But I felt like there's not enough focus on the parents, you know, who have a really strong identity already back home, but they choose to give that up to move here. And then, because they're bringing up their kids here, there's a disconnect. And it's just an unfortunate incident, they have different values. And a lot of times I saw that people are regretting even coming here in the first place. So that was really bugging me a lot. And I wrote that into a little conversation. And I sent that to Sam and he said, that same thing is bugging him also. And I really like that. So we decided to me, you know, and I said, like, you know, what do you think about a game that explores this with food as the as the bridge, you know, as the gameplay mechanics and he really like that, so we set the [unclear] that basically how Venba started.Shagun Shah 7:39 That's, that's an absolutely fantastic story. That's so interesting to hear, you know how, yeah, because I think there's no one's quite seen a game like Venba. And it seems very much like, almost like a cultural critique in some ways, or a bit of a cultural narrative. And so lovely to see as well. So So how long have you been working on Venba for?Abhi 8:00 So we started, so we're still only working part time on Venba, which I think a lot of people don't know; Shagun Shah 8:07 Oh no, wow ok. Abhi 8:09 So we, we are both fully employed at our respective day jobs. Like the way it works here is that you know, you apply to different publishers, we get funding, and then you can just build the whole thing right, I still have to support like, my parents and stuff like that. So for me, like quitting my job and pursuing that indie dream, it's not an option. So I've been working on when, only on the, on the weekends, and weekdays after work and things like that. And so as Sam, um, but, you know, we've been making really good progress, I feel. But we started, I think we started like, pre-production, sort of early 2020, like first quarter 2020. And we, I would say, we started like, full on production, like, end of last year or beginning of this year, started. Yadu Rajiv 9:02 How do you feel about all the feedback that you've been getting getting about? Abhi 9:06 Yeah, I, it's completely unexpected, is what I'll say. Because when I pitched this to sam, the attitude that we both had was like, let's make this and it'll be something that we made. Whether or not people play, I honestly thought, like, you know, maybe two or three people will play it. But the reception has been, like, very complete opposite to that. I had, I had no idea that would happen. So, you know, we sort of had to like, Oh, no, this is a thing now. People are expecting things to live. So we have to like, you know, we can't just do anything, you know, we have to meet people's expectations. But I think that's part of the pressure.Shagun Shah 9:51 So, we know it takes a ton just sitting here the various elements of your journey, probably because there's only relatable elements there. when we talk to, when you go around the Indian games industry, you sort of ask people, how they, how they got in what their journey is like. And that's part of the, our own quest to make this archive. And the common thread is often that we wanted to keep our parents happy. So we went and did a degree, which would keep them comfortable and be like, Okay, my child is not going to is going to get a good job is going to have that sense of job security. And then they sort of segue into games. That's one very interesting thing. But I mean, speaking specifically of Venba, it's the it's it's very interesting to see the the appetite that one has, or that the global appetite for games that talk about different cultural content and talk about narratives that you don't usually have a spotlight on, that don't involve fighting. Abhi 10:50 Yeah, yeah. Shagun Shah 10:51 You know, I'm assuming that I remember when I'm so I've been following Venba a lot. And correct me if I'm wrong, but the protagonist is essentially a middle aged mum. Abhi 10:59 Yeah, yeah. Shagun Shah 11:00 Who's gonna fix the rest of the books and keep her culture from home? Or memories of home alive? And I mean, there's just a wonderful thing to see. So So tell us a bit more. So you're, you've been working on work in it on across weekends? How have you guys gone about making the game? I mean, what kind of tools have you been using? For example? How have you been structuring work in time?Abhi 11:22 For? Yeah, yeah, for sure. So we use a Unity engine, which is what we use at work also. So I've been very lucky to work with Sam because like many artists, he's, he's very multi talented. He's very technical, he can work inside unity, he can break the animation system, and he can, like he can even use version control like git like, he can use the console. So it makes my life a lot easier. Like he feels only exporting raw assets, you know, I would have to do a lot more work. But so yeah, we've been using unity, we use this thing called yarn to write the story in the dialogues, which is what night in the woods uses. And, yeah, we use, I think that in terms of how we approach the game, um, I had, I had this really specific, like, I wanted to, like I wanted to start every milestone, like Each level has one specific recipe, right? So I wanted to start every milestone before we started a milestone, I would cook the recipe for the entire team, and then they would all eat it. So they would get a strong idea, that was a great idea. And I did that one, but and then the Corona thing happened. So now I'm writing like documents like pages after pages to explain like, Oh, you know, what is in? What is Idli? Or what is Puttu? Or what is Biriyani you know? All these kind of things. But you know, that's part of the part of the picture.Shagun Shah 12:58 Yeah, have you got your mom to approve the recipe though? of everything you do.Abhi 13:03 So my mom and dad it's interesting, they don't approve of video games as a as a medium. So they tell me the story, about how they played Super Mario Brothers on the Terminator when it first came out, and my mom got so addicted to it that she took two sick days to beat the entire game, but on the last level. I don't know if you guys have played it but on the last level. It's like a maze, you have to go in a specific way. It's kind of a BS level. So she was never able to beat that. I don't know if its because she wasn't able to beat that. But she tells me that this medium is too addictive. And it's not good for me like it's evil, you know?Yadu Rajiv 13:50 Come to the dark side. Abhi 13:53 Yeah, so my mom and my dad like I think it's understandable. Right? But they never really understood this as a medium. Party. I feel like it's a mini revenge on my part that I'm making a game about Indian parents in this medium itself, but yeah, so I think I showed her the trailer once. And yes, she she really enjoyed the art. But she couldn't like my dad and my mom, they couldn't really understand. Okay, why? Why is this a game like, you know, like, it's interesting when I talk to the non game people about Venba, the way they look at games is Oh, games are good for like, learning how to drive because you drive or you know, you're like, you know what I mean? Like they haven't really seen the medium as a medium that can carry political messages given like, in no way is it you know, inferior to any other meetings that we have. And, and honestly, I feel that video games is a very global medium. I, I honestly think that, you know, if I made Venba as a film, you know, it might be less accessible to the mainstream film audience across the globe, but whenever, as a game is accessible to all the game gamers across the mainstream, and I think that's because like, you know, from the history of gaming, like, you know that Japan has been like the center of video games, and Americans have been playing Japanese games and games set with Japanese culture. So they will open to that, in a way they have not been open to foreign films. Like, you know, I think a really good, medium and sorry, I filled up but Yadu Rajiv 15:41 No no, it's, it's perfect. Abhi 15:43 Yeah, so I have a lot of passion about this medium. But yeah, um, I think, you know, one day, maybe they'll understand, so we'll see.Yadu Rajiv 15:55 People's definition of what a game is, has kind of evolved over time as well. And the medium has been used by people who don't even consider themselves as game developers or designers. So it's quite interesting. It's, it's like, it's a medium it can, it can speak many things. So that's a great way of kind of seeing it. How is the game shaping up now? Like, how is it going? Abhi 16:21 Yeah, I'm sure you're also a game developer. So I'll open up a bit about the challenges I've been facing. For me, the biggest challenge for a long time was what is going to be the core gameplay mechanics, right? Because when I started researching, okay, I'm making a cooking game, what are the cooking games that are out there, so I saw Cooking Mama, I saw eat, serve delicious, or, you know, cook, serve, delicious, I'm sorry, overcooked bunch of games like that. And for me, they all focus on, you know, the timing aspect of it. It was like cut the onion into 5 pieces within this time, flip the pan 5 times and you know, things like that. And I think, you know, that has value for sure, you know, people will love watching these cooking videos, even if they're not, you know, interacting, don't interact with them, obviously, has inherent value. But for me, I felt that the story that I'm trying to tell, doesn't fit with those mechanics. Like those mechanics are more arcade-y about the story that I'm trying to tell is more serious. So like, how do we like how do we join those? Those two things together, right? So I decided, like, okay, you know, maybe we can do, like, the recipe is broken, you know, parts of it are missing. So it's more like a puzzle game, but not like, not like a super, like, logical puzzle, but like anybody can, you know, play around with it and figure it out, put things together. And to me, like, you know, I'm really interested because I cook a lot myself. So I'm really interested when I cook. Like, why are the recipe stepped the way they are, you know, instead of just following the recipe, like, I think making the player logically arrived at those steps is really fun. But it's also extremely hard, because I haven't seen examples of games that do that. That's one thing. And the other thing is, these are Indian recipes. And they're very complicated. Every Indian, if I'm making garam masala, for example, that's 20 different steps just to make myself, you know, it doesn't make for fun gameplay, you know, so I have to figure out a way to make this fun Make this, you know, not arcade-y, at the same time, make it so that it's authentic and accurate, because people are expecting, like, you know, to learn something from this year, and, and I have to make it fun. So, that's a challenge I've been facing. And it, I was struggling with that for a long time now until I made the Idli level. Um, so yeah, I don't know if I'm spoiling it. Yadu Rajiv 19:09 Is the idli level more of a tutorial level and way easier to get into Abhi 19:14 Just the first level. But it was very interactive. It's like, Oh, you put the plate you rotate the plate, put the [flour] on that kind of thing. So I just had this mantra of play with your food, you know? Because the the approach I was taking was super logical. First, it was like, Oh, the second step has three blanks. So what do you put in those three blanks? You know, and that's not that doesn't make for fun. So it took a lot of trial and error, but the idli level and the puttu level that I'm just working on right now. Both of them meet for very fun. It's not challenging, but you know, it's fun to interact with it. And, yeah, it took a long time to figure that out.Shagun Shah 20:00 So I'm just curious. So we are all, I think both Yadu and I are game developers as well. Yeah. I'm just curious. But when you started building your puzzles, do you sort of I mean, sometimes I look at puzzles, games, puzzles, games are about timing. And I do this in sequence, which is what you were talking about before. They look at things where the puzzle is more of a toy. Yeah. And does this sort of lean more towards that where just even rotating your plates and flipping your pans and thingsAbhi 20:31 The common wisdom, for puzzles. It's like, yeah, you are given a set of things, and know that you need to get here. But you do not know how to get there. But these are all the things that you can do. So how do you get there is what you have to figure out? It took a long time for me to figure out how to communicate that. Any scenario, if that makes sense. SoYadu Rajiv 20:58 How is it communicated, though? I mean, if you can get into the details of it.Abhi 21:04 Yeah. So first, is that I have to simplify a lot of things. But I also have to make sure that, you know, they understand that this is like, it doesn't compromise on the authenticity of the recipe or whatever. So the first thing I had to do was not choose recipes that made sense in to make puzzles, not recipes that I want to see in the game, which hurt me a lot. Because I, how do I, okay, I'll talk to you about a puzzle that I think will not make it in the game. I figured out how to make porottas. In the game, and I think that was really nice. Because when you make porotta, you have to make the, you know, the button and all that. But you have to flip it in a way if you're a porotta Master, you can flip it in the way that you can those plates and you get those layers. But if you're not a porotta master, which most of us are not, a cheap trick, you can do is like you can use scissors to cut lines, into it, but not all the way. So there's that there's that accordion thing. And I've seen like, you know, a lot of people think those shortcuts. So the recipe would be about use scissors, here's your porotta. And here's the end product, and then they have to figure out okay, okay, I got to use scissors to make that accordion shape, you know what I mean? I think that's a good example. Because they're playing with the food. They're trying different things. They're applying different transformations to the, to the flour and dough, you know, But if I had another way, where like, you have to beat the porotta x time figure out what x is, then it's not. It can still be it's technically a puzzle, but it's, it's not fun, you know? Yeah. So that's the difference that I had to understand.Yadu Rajiv 23:03 Are people reaching out with their recipes to be included in the game.Abhi 23:09 People are asking if certain cuisines would be included. For me, yeah, because, you know, I from the outset, I said this is a, South Indian, specifically Tamil cuisine game. And part of it is because I feel that, especially in the West, when it's Indian food, it's represented mostly from North Indian.Shagun Shah 23:36 Yeah, Punjabi food.Abhi 23:38 Yeah, Punjabi food right, which is very different from the food that I grew up eating. Right. So part of part of that is that but the main part is that I don't know, those recipes. I don't, I don't feel I can do justice. I can. I've made like, you know, Butter chicken or Paneer, you know, all these things. But, you know, I'm just like any other guy who looks up a recipe and make like, I didn't grow up with these recipes, I don't feel like I can do them. And I'm terrified of capturing the accuracy or the authenticity you know. So when it comes to Tamil cuisine I'm much more confident, and even if I'm not confident in a certain recipe, I know people who are so I can talk to them and get their input and things like that.Shagun Shah 24:23 Then the most important question is will there be a Venba recipe book DLC at the end of this?Abhi 24:30 Yeah, I don't know if it'll be a DLC but I do wanna include an in game recipe book, that has like, you know, if you're making a idli then you know maybe like in the game maybe you don't get to make like chutney but maybe the recipe book will also have chutney Shagun Shah 24:47 Oh, wowYadu Rajiv 24:49 I think it's like a perfect combination. Like Like how to really release an art book along with the with the game. So it could be like an art book plus a recipe book and I think it will be like, Shagun Shah 24:59 I think that's food photography from the south. From Tamil NaduAbhi 25:02 Yeah.Yadu Rajiv 25:04 So many opportunities there. So, you talked about yarn spinner. So how does that kind of fit in? How does the narrative sort of flow? And how is it structured in the game right now?Abhi 25:17 Yeah. Um, so the narrative at that core, it's about, you know, this mom and her son and the disconnect between, right. So the reason we chose food is for two reasons. One, I realized was that in your family, you can fight with your family, it can be a bad day, it can be a sad day, but you know, the kitchen stuff is still on. Like, I feel like, there's there's incidents where people gathered the dining table, when they're, when they're where they're all super mad at each other, but, you know, you still got to eat. So I feel like food makes sense, to tell the story in each day, regardless of the conflict, because food is something that's constant, you know, like, even if somebody close to you has passed away, or your grief will not outlast your, your hunger, you know, as much as you want it to. So, that's why I thought food makes sense as a gameplay mechanic to tell the story about. And I also thought it would be nice if the food itself carries not only like literal significance of what's happening on that day, but also metaphorical significance. And, and the other thing with yarn and dialogue options and things like that, I find, like, you know, games as a medium, it's really strong here. Because for example, I'm the dad and the mom, they're called Pavalan and Venba. And you know, Pavalan's a little bit better at English members, you know, a little worse, but they're, they're no match for Kavin their son, who has no problem assimilating into the western society, right. So the, we can show that they're speaking different languages by using different fonts in yarn. And that's just a nice, easy way to show that they're speaking different language. And then when Venba is forced to speak English, or when Pavalan is forced to speak English, their text speed is a bit slower than their regular Tamil text speed to show that, you know, they're they're much more articulate in one language than they are the other. So I feel again as a medium. It's just, it's just so easy to do these things that yeah, basically, yeah. Yeah. It's really hard to convey these things in a movie, but it's pretty easy to do it in a game so. Yeah.Shagun Shah 27:44 So so will the game actually feature? Tamil dialogues? Abhi 27:49 Um, it will feature? Yeah, it depends. Your display language will be whatever, your localized language is like, if we support localization? So you know, if you have English and all the data could be in English, but I can't help but include a couple of Tamil words here and there.Unknown Speaker 28:08 CertainlyAbhi 28:09 Yeah yeah, Yes.Shagun Shah 28:10 I think that's the best thing. Abhi 28:11 Yeah.Shagun Shah 28:14 What is your end plan for Venba by? Like When? When will you say that Venba is feature complete and ready for, I guess, early access? Abhi 28:23 Yeah, that's the question of the day for me, at least, I think the major challenge is that we're not working full time. If we are able to find a suitable publisher, or a funding or whatever. I think, you know, I can answer this question a lot easier. But because we're working on our own time, I want to say that the release window, it's really wide will be sometime next year, you know, because I honestly don't have enough information to, like, give you a proper. Yeah.Shagun Shah 28:57 But that still so healthy that you started in 2020. You're still working on weekends. And I mean, I've, I've, I know how hard it is to do two jobs in the same industry across weekends. But if you're doing that, across two years, it's still targeting a release. That's actually really healthy. I mean, how do you find you find it hard to manage your time? Well, on this finances? I mean,Abhi 29:20 yeah, I find almost all of these things hard. But I don't know. It's hard to complain, because, you know, we are in the games industry. So yeah. Like, you know, I'm doing this for a living and I'm getting a lot of good reception. So like, I honestly think like, you know, it's 1000 times easier for me as somebody from India to make a game because I'm in Canada, you know, that's incredible privilege. So, you know, the fact that, you know, I get to have a day job, and I get to make this game that itself I think it's very lucky, right?Shagun Shah 29:59 That's wonderfully cool.Abhi 30:02 Yeah, that that's how we go about it.Yadu Rajiv 30:07 So, quick question again, going back to the narrative bits about it. So where exactly is kind of Venba set? In terms of time and space? Maybe?Abhi 30:19 Yeah, so Venba comes to Canada, sometime in the 1980s, with Pavalan, and then they start a family here is how it goes. And every level it time skips a bit and shows them as they grow older. And as Kavin grows older and different challenges. It's a small, you know, short game, but the reason and they come to Toronto, Canada. And the reason I chose 1980s, is because I feel that immigration is very different now. And the immigrant challenges are very different back then, as what they're facing now. And, you know, like, it's not autobiographical, even though I really do see the similarities from the story and my story, but I feel like you know, I'm very, in touch with my roots, are I naturally think in Tamil and speak in Tamil and things like that. But Kavin, the son, for example, doesn't right! And I saw a lot of kids here, like that, especially the people who came back in the 1980s. And there's a huge push to repress what your culture is. And like assimilate, that's, that's not as much there right now, there's people are being more socially conscious. People are trying to celebrate different cultures. Like the difference is insane. Me going to school, high school year is going to be very different than somebody going to high school now, you know, so it was a lot more different in the 1980s. So that sort of justifies why Kavin wants to disassociate himself from his roots and you know, assimilate himself here, which is the reason why I chose that specific time period.Shagun Shah 32:15 That's a very interesting thing. So, apart from the cooking, and I guess the text, adventure component, are there any other elements or features that you'll be trying to drive for in the game?Abhi 32:29 Yeah, the one that I'm really excited about is the radio feature. So every time you cook, every level, it starts like with, like, her turning on the radio. And then like, time appropriate song is supposed to play, but I don't know, how feasible that is. I actually wanted to license Ilaiyaraaja songs from that time period.Shagun Shah 32:53 You absolutely must. Abhi 32:55 Yeah, yeah. But they're way out of budgetYadu Rajiv 33:00 Did you reach out to them?Abhi 33:01 Yeah, I didn't reach out to him directly, obviously. But I really started making [connection] through a friend's friend, right, you know, and the expense was pretty strong enough for me to figure out, Okay, I probably can't do that. But, you know, I, I know, a couple of music people here. And I'm also talking to a couple of artists back home, even in Chennai, and I'm really excited about, you know, featuring songs that are homages to songs that we used to listen and go off. Because, for me, all I want to do is, this is a small game, and there's small interactions, but I want to cram like, as much as I can, you know, into every frame as well. So people come up with an understanding about, like, if you step into like a kitchen at our home, how does that feel? And I think music plays a big, big part.Shagun Shah 34:03 I think that last thing you said, sort of encapsulates a lot, right? I mean, so is, can you What do you want to? Or is what you said also, what you want to achieve with the game, the end result of Venba is, I mean, how do you see that sort of coming together?Abhi 34:22 Um, yeah, I think that, you know, I am in a position somehow I realized that a lot of people, the reception to this game is unexpected. So as a result, I am now in a position where I'm somehow representing Tamil cuisine and I think that's the responsibility that I cannot possibly do justice to. You know, this is a short, I guarantee like I, regardless of people who like this game or not, I guarantee that any Tamil person who makes this game or even any South Indian who plays this game, they will ask me Hey, how come this recipe or is not in Shagun Shah 35:02 Oh myAbhi 35:04 They will not be satisfied. And they shouldn't be because, you know, there's only so many levels, and there's only so many recipes I can show, regardless of what I pick, I can justify how diverse. Yeah, you know? Yeah. So do so my, to me, a lot of people say, oh, Venba is great, because it's representation. And I think that's very scary. And I actually don't want people to think that Venba is representative. Because I can't represent an entire culture. That's, I think that's insane here. I want to be one small piece of the many pieces that will eventually represent our different cultures. Right? So I don't I don't, that's not my goal. When I when I, when I told this, when I talked about this game to my friend, she said, this is a really nice idea. I think when people play it, they will want to call their mom. For me, they, if people play the game. And, you know, you know, a couple people call their mom, I think that's my goal, I think. Yeah. I think that's a much more achievable goal than this.Shagun Shah 36:27 Oh, that's, that's lovely. Yadu Rajiv 36:31 How did the name come about? When? And is there a story there? Maybe?Abhi 36:39 Yeah, I think I'm really happy with the name. So Venba is a type of poem in Tamil, right? It's couplets, the very famous Thirukkural is called a Kural-Venba. So, you know, it's the closest I can think of is haikus, they have similar flow and things like that. So whenever I sort of, just like whenever is a short poem, I feel like this game is a short poem about this, this family, because each line is a level and, you know, skips and tells the whole story. So I really like the name, but it's also like an agenda. I really like that people are saying the word Venba which is a Tamil word that people have never been exposed to. So that's just my own little selfish happiness. But yeah, I'm really happy about that.Yadu Rajiv 37:34 The the music in the trailer was really amazing. Yeah. Do we do we expect maybe some level of poetry in the game as well?Abhi 37:44 Yeah. So Pavalan, the dad, he's a writer. And yeah, I don't want to promise anything that might have this. Yeah. Yeah, no, no, it's fine. But, um, you know, as backstory, he's a writer back home, who is respected. He's somebody, you know, back home. And but when it comes here, he's just like everybody else. Whatever his talents are, they don't stand out here. So he always has that, that anger. Like, you know, I am more than what you think I am. This, like, is quite anger that he carries with him. Um, so he his only outlet his poetry, right, like he writes. And, like, the name Pavalan itself means like, poet, or writer, and Venba the mom's name is a poem, so I thought that was really nice and tied the family together.Shagun Shah 38:46 It sounds Abhi like you've put a lot of thought into this game, and that it's be- I should say, it's actually more than a lot of thought its become a very thoughtful game, which is just, you know, kudos to you. Um, so. So once you're done with Venba, what are your what kind of other games would you would you like to make at least next?Abhi 39:09 Um, yeah, I have a, I have a ton of ideas. I only have ideas. Shagun Shah 39:17 Because you are a game designer.Abhi 39:19 For me. When I open unity, there's a untitled Project 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and then there's Venba. In a way the expectation is making forcing me to finish with the end. You know what I mean? Because the first we have is that we start a project but we don't finish it but finishing it is where it lies, which I'm learning now. Yeah, I have a ton of ideas. I I want to make a I think the first thing I want to do is after each member is take a long vacation where I don't work on my day, job or or Venba or anything. You know because it's really been affecting my physical or mental health, you know. But I know that I'm saying this to you, but I probably won't like once I release Venba. So yeah, I have, I have this image in my head about this alternate universe, seven terminal, of course, where there's like an alien attack in this rural village, and they're able to salvage parts to build a jet plane. But they're like all wearing, like lungis and shirts and stuff like that. But they're still flying the plane and like taking down the aliens. That's the very crazy campy like, really fun idea that I have. That's what I want to do. Next, I'm thinking about one thing that I thought about is that when was very grounded, right, it's, it's a real story about a real family that said in the real world. So as a result, it's also very limiting. Because I can stylize it the way I want to say, because the story I'm saying it doesn't, you know, like even Sam's art, it's very stylistic. But it doesn't, it was a lot of work to make that fit this grounded story that we kind of do. So for the next game, whatever game I make it, I just want it to be like, you know, not set in reality at all. It's just like, crazy, fun. I can do anything.Yadu Rajiv So a quick question again, going back. Are you doing all the writing and character design? And how does it work in Are you kind of doubling with Sam. Abhi Um, so Sam is in charge of all the art which is, which is a humongous task by itself. Um, we're, if we get funded, if you get some grants, we have a couple artists, couple of a producer helping us out in things like that, for the writing. I have the basic story line, but it feels very communal to me, because I talked to a lot. There's a couple people I refer to for writing the consultants kind of thing, where they helped me out with things. Um, but yeah, mostly I'm writing the, like, the character, the motivation into the writing the design. All of that is done by me, which I guess I really shouldn't be. I really like people, more people should be involved. But that's the nature of indie development.Yadu Rajiv So you can effectively looking at funding and publishing.Abhi Yeah, yeah. We've been applying to a couple publishers. We've been also looking at like, you know, different grants and stuff like that. Regardless, the game can come out some way. If you have a bit more money, you can do a bit more nice things. Bit more music, things like that. Yeah.Shagun Shah Got Ilaiyaraaja, get that one song by him.Abhi No, that'll be so great. Yeah. Shagun Shah Cool. Amazing. Yadu Rajiv Thank you so much for doing this with us. Hopefully, it will be somewhat useful to you as well. And to a lot of other people who's kind of listening in.Abhi Yeah, yeah. The the gamedev discord, the gamedev India discord, it brings a lot of pleasure, and joy to my heart to see that it was so active. No, I'm being very honest. You know, because I'm super passionate about these things. And like, you know, if Venba does well, in some capacity, you know, whatever game I mean, let's see, I want to involve more people from back home. Or, you know, there's a, there's a lot of creativity with people back home. And, you know, I think it's a matter of time before people get a lot more creative, a lot more independent stories. Yeah, I would love to I really awesome to see you guys to help facilitate that. And they, I would love to play a part, if I can. So it's very inspiring.Shagun Shah Personally, I think we, Yadu and I have both been very, very excited about the release of Venba, since we heard about it. Yeah.Yadu Rajiv I bumped into it on on Twitter. And I was like, I must see this! who is making this game?Shagun Shah Whenever I see Venba tweets, I'm like, I just need to retweet these. I just excited for them. It's, you know, it's it's interesting that as an Indian, as Indian culture as an as a cultural export is still limited in so many ways. Most recently, the big. The big push we're seeing about indie games come into the country as still about fighting are still mythological and fantasy. And while that cool, it comes with its own set of problems. Yeah. And then to actually have games that are more artistic in nature with with strong game feel with strong stories, that actually talk about the subcontinent in its big milieu of cultures is such a different experience. And yeah, I sincerely hope that Venba is the game that opens a lot of doors for other people to also see that these games are valid. Yeah. And that they can make them that's all, you know, not seeing a presentation. ButAbhi yeah, yeah, I I honestly think that, you know, again, like when I think anybody can make, you know, India, it's a very simple game to make. But I think what's missing is that, you know, here, games isn't taken as seriously by my parents, but I gotta go out I can meet people who are equally interested in this as I am. But I think that missing still in India, right, you know, yeah, it's a growing community. I think that's all that's what I mean by I'm very lucky and privileged. Yeah. I but I think it's a matter of time that we have great things ahead of us, I'm looking forward to all of it. Brilliant.Yadu Rajiv That is the end of this episode. Thank you for tuning in, and we hope to catch you next time. If you want to talk about this episode or anything else, please drop by to the gamedev.in discord. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gamedev.substack.com
You don't want to miss this episode! Dr. Shagun Pawar is clinical psychologist and relationship coach inside of the E.S.L. Relationship Program. She is an expert in attachment theory and coaches women on the path to having healthy securely attached relationships. Inside of this episode: Dr. Shagun opens up about her own journey to secure attachment (including how her cultural identity shaped her experience). We discuss the difference between the dating rollercoaster and securely attached dating. We give you an inside scoop on the E.S.L. Relationship Program (you learn first hand some of the most powerful interventions inside of the program). Seriously, this episode is SO GOOD. Don't miss it! If you're ready to get off the dating rollercoaster once and for all and learn how to become the version of you that sets boundaries easily... ...make sure you go APPLY NOW to the E.S.L program! Since I want there to be as many securely attached women as possible this summer, you can use the limited time discount code, “SECURESUMMER10”, for 10% off your program membership! CLICK HERE to apply today! If you'd like to connect further with Dr. Shagun to say thank-you for the great episode, you can find her on Instagram @dr_shagun_
Rahul, Tanya, Natasha and Shagun talk about how social media rules our lives, followed by the much awaited FRIENDS Reunion episode - and lose it towards the end while playing a fun game.
This week Devi played a very sinister trick to fake a heart attack to trick Shaurya to perform a perfunctory exchange of rings with Shagun by emotionally blackmailing him in withholding fake medication till he did not exchange the rings.Devi uses Shaurya's abandonment syndrome which she herself has seeded against him as his vulnerability and creates a sense of obligation in him as a son because he places guilt inside of him that because Devi had to take care of Shaurya as his own mother abandoned him, Devi and Tej themselves could not become parents and they dedicated their lives to the upbringing of Shaurya who they consider their own son. Angry and frustrated at this, Shaurya plans to cut all his ties with Shagun as soon as he feels Devi gets better. Meanwhile, as Anokhi plans to walk out of his life forever to focus on her education and career, he does what he can to hold her back; he marries her at the spur of the moment in the temple to bind her to himself somehow. If all these situations sound familiar to you, we know what you are thinking about and we know you know what we discussed this week at the panel we host when we discuss the week at the Desis. Live show when we review the week with the Fans Club of the Shaurya and Anokhi Ki Kahani. Manushi, Sumi, Supriya and Shreya were in the house this week again we discussed parental blackmail, the socio-economic aspect of this malaise, the concept of the individuality of children within Indian families, and why elders can also be wrong.Listen in to this very important topic.
The Failed War on Drugs is a reflection on how prohibition has not only failed but actually created additional social evils in the society. Listen to today's episode where we take a sneak peek into the world of drugs, scrutinize and analyse government policies of countries like Portugal, Philippines, USA and India, and reflect why decriminalizing drugs might be our best shot to win this war. Co-hosted by Harsh, Shagun and Parshad.
The nordic nations seem like a perfect utopia with a happy population and a healthy economy, embracing both socialism and free-market trade. But, do these countries also have a dark side which isn't talked about much. Listen to today's episode to find out the The Good, The Bad and the Ugly of the Nordic Nations. Co-hosted by Harsh, Shagun, Parshad and Pathik
After practicing hockey for some time now Shagun has not only aced the sport but also loves playing the same in his free time.
Before filming the slap sequence, Pranali was very nervous how will she hit Uday and make it look realistic as he is broad built tall and she is petite.
Shagun Sahani: I personally believe everyone needs to do something or the other thing to get their love.
कभी सोचा है शगुन के एक रुपये का महत्व क्या है? क्यों हर शुभ मौके पर उपहार में इसे जोड़ कर दिया जाता है? इस बार ‘Back to The Roots' में जानें इस एक रुपये की खासियत के बारे में। Ever wondered what is the importance of that One rupee of Shagun? Why is it added to the gift amount on every auspicious occasion? This time on ‘Back to the Roots' we tell you what makes this One rupee so special.
Hello Everyone. Welcome to the First Episode of Season 2. I'm your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of. I've been busy recording these past couple of months and can't wait to share what's lined up this time around. So here we go! For The Love Of The Refrain | Voiceovers & Soundchecks with Shagun Trisal (Part II) Shagun Trisal is a singer, voiceover artiste and former lawyer, originally hailing from the capital city of New Delhi but now based out of Mumbai. He is the former frontman of Delhi-based metal/rock band Kraken, with whom he has won several competitions, including the Rolling Stone Metal Award in 2015 for 'Best Track Popular Choice' for their debut single 'Dance Jane Dance', and the prestigious 'Livewire' competition at IIT-Bombay's Mood Indigo festival. Over the past couple of months Shagun has launched and co-founded a new podcast called Letters from the Lockdown - A podcast where people share experiences of the lockdown through open letters to their listeners. Recently he has collaborated on tracks with YSP & Friends on their brand new single 'Breathe' as well as with Khwaab on his debut single 'Summer's Day.' In Part II, Shagun and I continue our conversation about his work as a voiceover artiste, the indie music scene, his process as a vocalist as well as collaborating to release singles like Breathe and Summer's Day. Links Yatin & Shagun Discussing Breathe Eggs, Probably. Ghoul | Review Films Black Friday Trailer TV Shows Mr. Robot Books Permanent Record by Edward Snowden Music Podcast.co
Hello Everyone. Welcome to the First Episode of Season 2. I'm your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of. I've been busy recording these past couple of months and can't wait to share what's lined up this time around. So here we go! For The Love Of The Refrain | Voiceovers & Soundchecks with Shagun Trisal (Part II) Shagun Trisal is a singer, voiceover artiste and former lawyer, originally hailing from the capital city of New Delhi but now based out of Mumbai. He is the former frontman of Delhi-based metal/rock band Kraken, with whom he has won several competitions, including the Rolling Stone Metal Award in 2015 for 'Best Track Popular Choice' for their debut single 'Dance Jane Dance', and the prestigious 'Livewire' competition at IIT-Bombay's Mood Indigo festival. Over the past couple of months Shagun has launched and co-founded a new podcast called Letters from the Lockdown - A podcast where people share experiences of the lockdown through open letters to their listeners. Recently he has collaborated on tracks with YSP & Friends on their brand new single 'Breathe' as well as with Khwaab on his debut single 'Summer's Day.' In Part II, Shagun and I continue our conversation about his work as a voiceover artiste, the indie music scene, his process as a vocalist as well as collaborating to release singles like Breathe and Summer's Day. So tune in. The episode airs this Saturday.
Hello Everyone. Welcome to the First Episode of Season 2. I'm your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of. I've been busy recording these past couple of months and can't wait to share what's lined up this time around. So here we go! For The Love Of The Refrain | Voiceovers & Soundchecks with Shagun Trisal (Part I) Shagun Trisal is a singer, voiceover artiste and former lawyer, originally hailing from the capital city of New Delhi but now based out of Mumbai. He is the former frontman of Delhi-based metal/rock band Kraken, with whom he has won several competitions, including the Rolling Stone Metal Award in 2015 for 'Best Track Popular Choice' for their debut single 'Dance Jane Dance', and the prestigious 'Livewire' competition at IIT-Bombay's Mood Indigo festival. Over the past couple of months Shagun has launched and co-founded a new podcast called Letters from the Lockdown - A podcast where people share experiences of the lockdown through open letters to their listeners. Recently he has collaborated on tracks with YSP & Friends on their brand new single 'Breathe' as well as with Khwaab on his debut single 'Summer's Day.' We dive headfirst into his journey from his time at school to getting a Law Degree and from unleashing the beast with Kraken and ultimately becoming a voiceover artiste. Don't forget to Subscribe to us on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts and wherever else you listen to your favourite Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram at @fortheloveof.podcast or write to us with your thoughts/ideas/comments at connect@fortheloveofpodcast.in Music Podcast.co
Hello Everyone. Welcome to the First Episode of Season 2. I'm your host Noel Woodward and this is For The Love Of. I've been busy recording these past couple of months and can't wait to share what's lined up this time around. So here we go! For The Love Of The Refrain | Voiceovers & Soundchecks with Shagun Trisal Shagun Trisal is a singer, voiceover artiste and former lawyer, originally hailing from the capital city of New Delhi but now based out of Mumbai. He is the former frontman of Delhi-based metal/rock band Kraken, with whom he has won several competitions, including the Rolling Stone Metal Award in 2015 for 'Best Track Popular Choice' for their debut single 'Dance Jane Dance', and the prestigious 'Livewire' competition at IIT-Bombay's Mood Indigo festival. Over the past couple of months Shagun has launched and co-founded a new podcast called Letters from the Lockdown - A podcast where people share experiences of the lockdown through open letters to their listeners. Recently he has collaborated on tracks with YSP & Friends on their brand new single 'Breathe' as well as with Khwaab on his debut single 'Summer's Day.' We dive headfirst into his journey from his time at school to getting a Law Degree and from unleashing the beast with Kraken and ultimately becoming a voiceover artiste. So tune in. The episode airs this Saturday.
1.2 billion menstruating women around the globe do not have access to sanitary products. Alone in India, only 12% of the 355 million menstruating women can afford sanitary protection. 23 million women drop out of school every year once they start menstruating. So what is the root cause of period poverty? Are we doing enough to solve this problem? What is the need for sustainable sanitary products? What are the current alternatives to sanitary pads? Why is a menstrual cup not socially acceptable? Tune in to listen to Shagun Maheshwari talk about the groundwork that the Myna Mahila Foundation does to alleviate period poverty and help the women of Mumbai's slum community.
Taapsee Pannu is known to be a fierce actress, but her sister Shagun Pannu is the ice to her fire. For the third episode of No More Secrets, we had the Pannu sisters joining us for one of the funniest conversations on matters of the heart and their relationship. From talking about the time they used to fight to force the other sibling to date a boy, they reveal it all about their bonding, dating, break-ups, and boys.
Original Posting Date: April 21st, 2020Today's interview is with Shagun Kanwar, a soon to graduate student from UTSC.Shagun has worked with several non-profit organizations at UTSC in lead roles such as the UTSC Women's and Trans Centre, Minds Matter Magazine and student-run chapters of UNICEF and the Canadian Red Cross. In the past years, she has gotten involved as a student representative in student committees such as the Council of Student Services and the Advisory Council on Campus Safety and Security. Most recently, she was the recipient of the University of Toronto Student Leadership Award.
Part 2 of this listener voted topic continues with Sylvia asking Shagun about the tax liabilities for distance sellers in APAC. And the team are left wowed by some of the unique taxes that businesses can encounter in the region, including China's chopstick tax and Japan's obesity tax. Have a question for the show or an unusual tax you'd like to share? Email: Podcast@tmf-group.com 00:01 Intro 00:35 Tax liabilities for distance sellers and providers of digital content 06:30 Unusual taxes that businesses can encounter in Indonesia, China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea and India 15:26 Key things to consider when doing business in APAC 17:11 Shagun’s top three compliance challenges for businesses new to the region 20:22 Takeaways 24:48 Outro. CREDITS Your hosts are: Jacek Szufan, Sylvia Petkova and Rob Hutchinson Producer: Carlie Bonavia Theme music: Roulette Wheel by JAM Studio, purchased from Shutterstock Music. Value Added Talk is a production of TMF Group.
Shagun Segan is a travel and lifestyle blogger, and the creator of Eat Trip Click. When not exploring India on his motorbike, you might bump into him in one of the lesser visited destinations. Between travel adventures, he also dabbles in sales and marketing gigs for tech companies. Chat with him on Twitter Neharika Nath is a content creator who also shares travel experiences with her soul mate Shagun, on her Instagram feed. Eat Trip Click is a food, travel, and photography blog and Instagram channel that showcases the experiences through the eyes of Shagun Segan, from his travels across the world. See the website Like their Facebook page ****** Aish AJ Hackett Macau Tower Bungy Jump Aniketh MJ Blackberry Bonalu Boomerang Canon Cinque Terre Duncan Viegas Falaknuma Palace Famous Ice cream Four Seasons Game of Thrones Golconda Fort Hampi Hyderabadi Biryani Paradise Biryani Pista House Matrix MDH Moment Moazzam Jahi market Shah Ghouse Sharm El Sheikh Sky Dive Dubai The Last Resort Tik Tok Tulum UNESCO Virupaksha Temple Zaika E Hyderabad ******* Show cover jingle courtesy of Icons8 Music by Nordgroove from Fugue Episode background tunes courtesy of YouTube Audio Library Sunrise Drive by South London HiFi
We chat with Dr Shagun Aggarwal about Tummy Tucks, Abdominoplasty and Mummy Makeovers. Tummy tucks after pregnancy are common to remove loose skin and repair muscle separation. A tummy tuck can help a woman regain her body and core strength after pregnancy and childbirth and Dr Aggarwal talks us through what happens to a woman's body during the process of carrying a baby, especially after multiple pregnancies.
We discuss Pediatrics on Call with Dr. Shagun Bhatia, our previous senior resident at Yale and now graduate of the pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the Shiley Eye Institute at UCSD! We talk about the pediatric exam, and common pediatric ophthalmology emergencies on call. If you're a long time follower of this podcast and think this episode would be helpful for junior residents you know, it really helps us to share it with them! If you'd like to support this free non-profit production, it also helps us to leave us a rating and review on the podcast app.
Hosted by @George.Cary and joined this week by Shagun Choudary, Production Manager and the beating heart of MEERA 2019, we find out what it takes to lead two international teams of creative professionals and turn the passions of #TeamMeera into six successful shows at ASB Waterfront Theatre this May
Shagun Jain holds a Master's degree in Management Studies (MBA) from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute (JBIMS), Mumbai specializing in Finance. Heis also Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). His professional career exposed him to sales, research and consulting resulting in a rare blend of expertise in the financial services space. He worked as a relationship manager with Standard Chartered Bank in Transaction banking, handling corporate clients across industries and across regions like Mumbai and Delhi. After that, he moved to McKinsey and focused on strategy building and PE due diligence for the banking sector in India. He currently works at Kotak Mahindra bank and manages transaction banking for one of the largest verticals - CIB at the bank. He maintains a keen interest in equities with special attention paid to turnaround stories, special situations & mispriced stocks. In this episode, Shagun Jain shares how he got carried away investing in the retail stocks, how he stopped and rethink when he lost 90% of his investment value and eventually how he reboot back again. “I took an undue risk. I thought that focusing on one investment can be a life-changing investment.” - Shagun Jain What do you want to hear from the My Worst Investment Ever Podcast? Tell us here! Resources: My Worst Investment Ever Book myworstinvestmentever.com Topics Covered: 01:00 – Shagun Jain’s professional background 03:30 – His worst investment story: beating the market, pioneering the retail space, overlooking free cash flow for growth expansion, ballooning companies debt despite the retail boom 06:57 – The fall of the consumer spending, incremental cost of capital not serviced by the incremental revenue 09:18 – No exit strategy in place, no stop loss plans 10:22 – Summary of the lessons he learned from his investment experience 12:13 – History of the dividend of the retail stock 12:45 – Andrew’s takeaways from Shagun Jain’s story of loss 15:45 – Shagun’s actionable advice to help people avoid making the same investment mistake: I think cash flows are the most important metric to look at. Main Takeaways Lesson 1: “If a company is using debt to expand you will have to see how the capital is. Look at the margins and the incremental margin on the new business being generated should be substantially more than the cost of capital.”- Shagun Jain Lesson 2: “The company should have free cash flows. Operating cash flows are better. There must be some amount of free cash flows which will then service your debt.”- Shagun Jain Lesson 3: “You've got to research from the beginning to the end on every single thing that you invest in.” – Andrew Stotz Lesson 4: “The concept of stop loss. I don't like the word stop loss because it's so negative. I like the word preserve capital. And as I look at it basically, there's a point I do a rolling stop loss meaning as the share price goes up, I recalculate that stop loss on a three-month basis. Every three months, I do that and then I look at between 15%- 25% percent stop losses based upon that.” – Andrew Stotz Lesson 4: “The simplest way to measure the cash flow of a company is the amount of dividend that you receive. If you receive a dividend that is the most real of real cash flows and so therefore sometimes for less sophisticated investors that aren't going to do a free cash flow calculation.” – Andrew Stotz You can also check out Andrew’s books How to Start Building Your Wealth Investing in the Stock Market My Worst Investment Ever 9 Valuation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Transform Your Business with Dr.Deming’s 14 Points Connect with Shagun Jain: Linkedin Twitter liberated-soul.com Connect with Andrew Stotz: astotz.com Linkedin Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube My Worst Investment Ever Podcast
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Our new music teacher and resident Aussie expert shares his story full of travels and adventures and how he managed to survive while growing up in a country full of reasonably deadly flora and fauna. Mr. Kim is slightly more subdued this time as co-host until he pulls out his phone and Shagun tells us what's coming up.
Our new music teacher and resident Aussie expert shares his story full of travels and adventures and how he managed to survive while growing up in a country full of reasonably deadly flora and fauna. Mr. Kim is slightly more subdued this time as co-host until he pulls out his phone and Shagun tells us what's coming up.
Nicole Dennis from small town Laird, Saskatchewan shares her wisdom from growing up as one of 3 teenagers in a town of 200. She's as multi-talented as she is humble! Ms. Hansen co-hosts, Shagun joins us with school event updates, and I try to fend off the mysterious swarm of flies making my microphone buzz... unsuccessfully - sorry!
Nicole Dennis from small town Laird, Saskatchewan shares her wisdom from growing up as one of 3 teenagers in a town of 200. She's as multi-talented as she is humble! Ms. Hansen co-hosts, Shagun joins us with school event updates, and I try to fend off the mysterious swarm of flies making my microphone buzz... unsuccessfully - sorry!
The multi-talented Beth Scott talks to us about unicycling, band, singing, dancing, musical theatre, Alexander Hamilton, anxiety, NYC, dogs, acting, improv, and more! My new co-host Shagun is fired Trump-style (even though she told me she'd be late). This was recorded during our 30 Hour Famine (sorry no clips!).
The multi-talented Beth Scott talks to us about unicycling, band, singing, dancing, musical theatre, Alexander Hamilton, anxiety, NYC, dogs, acting, improv, and more! My new co-host Shagun is fired Trump-style (even though she told me she'd be late). This was recorded during our 30 Hour Famine (sorry no clips!).
Mark Turpin, our new Drama teacher talks about Bond, the philosophy of "YES", theatre company, Lawrence Welk, jazz music, singing, failure, improv, musical theatre, writing, languages, and inquiry. Fellow teacher Deborah Hanson joins us and we find out she's a dancer! Jshan, Vinny, and Shagun open the show with some school event updates and we get attacked by a giant woodpecker.
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