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Latest podcast episodes about Sowmya

Conference of the Birds Podcast
Conference of the Birds, 4-25-25

Conference of the Birds Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 181:03


THIS WEEK's BIRDS: Blue Reality Quartet; Kash Killion & The Joel Futterman/Ike Levin Trio; Dorothy Ashby; Dewey Rodman w. Ed Blackwell (lots of new/avant jazz); Carnatic vocal work from S. Sowmya; Bhimsen Joshi (hindustani vocal); cante jondo from Enrique "El Extremeño"; Oula Baba Greek song); cha'abi from Akli Yahyaten, Dahmane el Harrache, & Boudjema el Ankis; bop from Elmo Hope (live at Rykers); compositionl jazz from Charles Bracken; brand new music from Jess Sa Bah; and (as always) so much, much more. (Encore mashup from March 2020, with a few new pieces mixed in...). Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/20562196/Conference-of-the-Birds via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/m/playlist/view/20496412 and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Find WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR

The Unfinished Mind
Funding the Future

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 15:07


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they explore the real-world consequences of federal research funding cuts and why protecting scientific research matters for our future.

The Unfinished Mind
Ben on the Bench

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 42:16


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss all things sports with Ben Tomasic, a senior Polymathic Scholar who writes about sports and sports stats (Ben on the Bench: https://benonthebench.substack.com/).

Rj Toshila
25 Years of Timeless Magic - kandukondain kandukondain | Movie pick by RJ Toshila | Toshi Talks

Rj Toshila

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 23:12


Podcast Title: “Kandukonden Kandukonden – Lessons from the Lightning Rain”In this episode, we dive deep into the classic film Kandukonden Kandukonden — a story woven with emotions, ambitions, heartbreak, and healing. Each character leaves behind a quiet lesson: from Meenatchi's strength to walk away from toxic love, to Sowmya's journey of finding her voice. We talk about love, loss, self-respect, patience, and the courage to speak up. Tune in as we explore how this timeless film continues to echo in real life, one line and one lightning moment at a time.

The Unfinished Mind
Organic Matters

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 39:01


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss organic chemistry research and teaching with Dr. Brent Iverson, a Professor of Chemistry, innovator, and true polymath.

The Unfinished Mind
Neuroscience Talk With Professor Michael Mauk

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 36:23


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss neuroscience and learning with Dr. Michael Mauk, a Professor of Neuroscience and Faculty Director of the Polymathic Scholars Honors Program.

The Unfinished Mind
History of Science

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 41:40


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history of science with Dr. John Lisle, an author and UT Lecturer in History and Core Texts and Ideas.

LaunchPod
A PM's guide to mergers and acquisitions | Sowmya Sundararagavan, Sr. Dir. Product (Freshworks)

LaunchPod

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 39:14


Today, we're talking with Sowmya Sundararagavan, Senior Director of Product at Freshworks, an AI customer service, IT, and CRM software platform. This episode with Sowmya was a master class in product leadership after an acquisition. She explains: The worst thing you can do as a product leader post-acquisition Her process to successfully integrate separate product visions How to bridge the gap between old and new teams during M&As Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmya-s-ragavan/ Freshworks: https://www.freshworks.com/ Resources The FinOps Foundation: https://www.finops.org/ How to A/B test your product to millions in ARR | Eric Metelka, Head of Product (Eppo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u5vovkAtXc Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:08 Career Journey: From Banking to Tech 01:56 Navigating Post-Acquisition Challenges 04:47 Balancing Legacy and Innovation 07:44 Customer-Centric Focus in M&A 20:49 Evaluating M&A Opportunities 26:29 The Role of FinOps in Cloud Cost Management 33:26 AI in IT Operations and Asset Management 39:14 Outro Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPod.byLogRocket)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today. (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr)

The Unfinished Mind
Our Minds on the Moon

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 49:15


Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss planetary science and science education with Dr. Perera, a UT Assistant Professor of Instruction in Physics.

TALRadio
Building Leaders Women in Enterprise | Womens Day Special Interview With Dr.Kalpana Sampath

TALRadio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 35:16


Women are shaping the future of enterprise with confidence and vision! In this Women's Day Special Interview, we dive into the power of an enterprise mindset and how young women can break barriers in leadership. Join Dr. Kalpana Sampath, Ph.D., as she shares insights on confidence, resilience, and success. Hosted by young lady champs Hasini, Sowmya, and Munazzah Khan. Tune in to TALRadio English on Spotify & Apple Podcast for this inspiring conversation.Hosts : Munazzah Khan & HasiniGuest : Dr.Kalpana Sampath PhD#TALRadioEnglish #WomenInLeadership #EnterpriseMindset #BreakingBarriers #WomenEmpowerment #LeadWithConfidence #YoungWomenLeaders #SuccessMindset #WomenEntrepreneurs #InspiringWomen #FutureOfLeadership #EmpowerHer #WomensDay2025 #TouchALife #TALRadio

The Unfinished Mind

Water is at the heart of science, culture, and life. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the many roles water plays on this Earth and its future.

The Unfinished Mind

Plants are often underappreciated; over the course of history, they've provided us with food, shelter, and water. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss how plants figure into our everyday lives and were instrumental to many scientific advances. Bonus tips on plant care for college students at the end!

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Chief Physician Executive at BayCare Health System

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 17:00


In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, Chief Physician Executive at BayCare Health System, shares insights into the system's strategic growth initiatives, including advancements in graduate medical education, expanding ambulatory care, and embracing digital health.

The Unfinished Mind
Longhorn Landscapes: The 40 Acres Over Time

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 22:39


Over the years, the Forty Acres (UT Austin's campus) have changed tremendously. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss how UT has transformed over time and exciting new developments on campus.

Dev Interrupted
The Hero Culture Trap | Sowmya Subramanian

Dev Interrupted

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 53:58 Transcription Available


How do you build a culture that balances operational excellence with developer happiness? By shifting from firefighting to foresight.Kick off Season 5 of Dev Interrupted with hosts Ben Lloyd Pearson, Andrew Zigler, and Dan Lines as they share their New Year's resolutions and welcome Sowmya Subramanian, whose leadership journey spans Google, YouTube, and Oracle, to the show. From redefining metrics like DORA to adapting processes like Fix-It Weeks, Soumya discusses dismantling the “hero” mindset that rewards firefighting, aligning engineering with business priorities, and creating rituals that scale teams without sacrificing creativity.Tune in to learn how Sowmya's holistic approach to metrics, culture, and tooling creates resilient teams and products that scale without breaking a sweat.Show Notes:Beyond the DORA Frameworks Workshop (Jan. 29, 30)2025 Engineering BenchmarksFollow SowmyaFollow BenFollow AndrewSupport the show: Subscribe to our Substack Leave us a review Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn Offers: Learn about Continuous Merge with gitStream Get your DORA Metrics free forever

The Unfinished Mind
Branding

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 21:40


We see brands everywhere. But why? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the historical development of branding, branding's effect on consumer behavior (especially during the holidays!), and how corporate branding may be changing in the future.

The Unfinished Mind
Rivalries

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 11:15


Why do we see rivalries everywhere (in sports, business, science, etc)? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the reason we have rivalries, their effects on society, and some of the most contentious rivalries in history.

The Unfinished Mind
The Thanksgiving Tapestry

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 17:01


How did the Thanksgiving traditions many of us observe begin? What is the presidential turkey pardon? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history of Thanksgiving and the tapestry of perspectives that enrich our understanding of this event.

The Unfinished Mind
Space Exploration

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 20:02


How did we get to the moon and where do we plan to go next? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss historical and recent developments in space travel. To infinity and beyond!

The Social Change Career Podcast
E7S13 Finding Your Path to Purpose

The Social Change Career Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 67:41


Finding Your Path to Purpose with Sowmya Ayyar Take a listen to Episode 7, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast, featuring Sowmya Ayyar, founder of the Praful Urja Charitable Foundation and Senior Research Scholar at the Malaviya Center for Peace Research. In this episode, Sowmya shares her inspiring journey of building a purpose-driven career, empowering communities with yoga, and exploring the role of spiritual women's communities in peacebuilding and diplomacy. Why Take a Listen? Build a Purpose-Driven Career: Explore how to align your career with your values and passion for creating meaningful change. Wellbeing for Practitioners and Vulnerable Communities: Discover how yoga can support resilience and well-being in underserved populations. Explore Women's Role in Peacebuilding: Gain insights into Sowmya's unique research on spiritual women's communities and their contributions to societal transformation. Navigate Career Crossroads: Hear practical advice on making career pivots and finding the right opportunities in social impact. Bio Sowmya Ayyar is a changemaker, founder of the Praful Urja Charitable Foundation, and Senior Research Scholar at the Malaviya Center for Peace Research at Banaras Hindu University. Her work focuses on empowering underserved communities through yoga and well-being practices, particularly addressing the needs of women, children, and trauma survivors. Sowmya's research delves into the role of spiritual women's communities (yogini sanghas) in diplomacy and peacebuilding. She is also a poet, musician, and advocate for women's leadership and empowerment. Key Resources from the Episode Praful Urja Charitable Foundation: Learn more about their yoga-based empowerment programs: Praful Urja United Religions Initiative: A global platform for interfaith cooperation: URI Website Masala Podcast: A podcast exploring South Asian culture and women's stories: Masala Podcast Let's Talk Yoga Podcast: A resourceful podcast on yoga practices and insights: Let's Talk Yoga PCDN Resources Get more curated jobs, funding, and career insights in social impact by signing up for the free PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter. Sign up here   Explore over 160+ episodes of the Social Change Career Podcast on PCDN.Global or any major podcasting platform. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share if you find the episodes meaningful!

The Unfinished Mind
Conversations on Comedy

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 19:55


What makes jokes funny? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history and theory behind comedy. Be ready for dad jokes!

The Unfinished Mind
Austin Apartment Hunting

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 25:02


Join our hosts Sowmya and Athitiya as they discuss apartment hunting in Austin, from A to Z. This episode is tailored to UT Austin students!

The Unfinished Mind
Food Truck Frenzy

The Unfinished Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 15:52


Join our hosts Sowmya and Athitiya as they discuss street food, food truck culture, and some of the best street food in Austin!

Diversity in Research Podcast
The Role of Publishers in equity, diversity and inclusion. A conversation with SpringerNature's Sowmya Swaminathan.

Diversity in Research Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 59:31


We often discuss researchers and research managers on the podcast, but publishers are also key players in the research ecosystem. So, we invited SpingerNature to discuss their report “Insights into diversity, equity and inclusion in the global research community.” Sowmya Swaminathan, their director of DEI, Research who also directs Springer Nature's DEI Program in Research Publishing and serves on the Springer Nature Group DEI Council, joined us for a chat about DEI in the global research community and the importance of publishers taking action in promoting DEI. We talk about how geographical diversity is often undervalued, how early career researchers have specific needs and how generational differences are shaping research values. It's a great conversation combining data, reflections and practical advice for everybody in the research ecosystem. You can learn more at: Springer Nature's annual Sustainable Business Report: https://sustainablebusiness.springernature.com/2023/Springer Nature's DEI webpage: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusionThe ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Research Publishing' webpage containing many of the reports and resources Sowmya mentions during the discussion: https://www.springernature.com/gp/editors/resources-tools/dei-for-editorsEditor diversity at Springer Nature journals report: https://stories.springernature.com/journal-editor-diversity/index.htmlThe state of DEI in the global research community report: https://www.springernature.com/gp/researchers/campaigns/dei-insightsNature's approach to inclusion and ethics in global research collaboration: https://www.springernature.com/gp/advancing-discovery/springboard/blog/blogposts-sustainability-inclusion/nature-portfolio-inclusion-and-ethics-guidance/23110194The episode is sponsored by Digital Science.It is produced and edited by Peter Xiong. Thanks for listening. Please share, rate, review and follow us on Twitter @Divrespod .If you're interested in our work with diversity and internationalisation in research, please visit www.diversiunity.com.

Trapital
Where Does Drake Go From Here?

Trapital

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 37:08


It's crisis management time for Drake. He's in rare territory right now as his reputation has taken a hit. What should his next moves be? What's realistic and what's not? How did we get to this point in the first place?I'm joined by journalist and author, Sowmya Krishnamurthy. We break down Drake's career and what's ahead for Aubrey Graham. Enjoy!Thank you to our sponsors:Songtrust - Start your music publishing journey todayChartmetric - Providing our Stat of the Week!Check out Sowmya's book, Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

Angela Yee's Lip Service
WUWY INTERVIEW: Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Hip-Hop Fashion, Tommy Hilfiger Rumors, Viral Tweets, New Book, + More

Angela Yee's Lip Service

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 45:29


Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Hip-Hop Fashion, Tommy Hilfiger Rumors, Viral Tweets, New Book, + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Yee's Lip Service
WUWY: Way Up With Sowmya Krishnamurthy + Yee Day Recap

Angela Yee's Lip Service

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 40:17 Transcription Available


Sowmya Krishnamurthy stops by to discuss her new book "Fashion Killa". Do you know who the first rapper to wear Bape was? Yee Day went down at the Barclays!! We got you all with a recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way Up With Angela Yee
WUWY INTERVIEW: Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Hip-Hop Fashion, Tommy Hilfiger Rumors, Viral Tweets, New Book, + More

Way Up With Angela Yee

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 45:29 Transcription Available


Sowmya Krishnamurthy: Hip-Hop Fashion, Tommy Hilfiger Rumors, Viral Tweets, New Book, + MoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Way Up With Angela Yee
WUWY: Way Up With Sowmya Krishnamurthy + Yee Day Recap

Way Up With Angela Yee

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 40:17 Transcription Available


Sowmya Krishnamurthy stops by to discuss her new book "Fashion Killa". Do you know who the first rapper to wear Bape was? Yee Day went down at the Barclays!! We got you all with a recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Warrior by Rajeev Srinivasan
Ep. 133: Rape and humiliation as weapons against women: why is the Indian State soft on it?

Shadow Warrior by Rajeev Srinivasan

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 8:32


A version of this essay was published by news18.com at https://www.news18.com/opinion/shadow-warrior-beyond-lenient-laws-what-will-it-take-to-protect-indias-women-9023844.htmlAfter this fortnight, it is not hard to see why some are demanding speedy punishment, including automatic death sentences for severe crimes against women. To put it bluntly, the Indian State is letting rapists and murderers get away with their crimes against both grown women, and especially tragically, against little girls. This is a blot on humanity. There needs to be recourse. There has to be a severe deterrent, and men should quake in fear at the prospect of instant, fearsome retribution.The cry of anguish began with the extraordinarily brutal rape (suspected gang-rape) and murder of a 31-year-old doctor (revealed by her mother as Moumita Debnath) in the R G Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata on August 9th. As information trickled out, it became clear that she had also been severely tortured before being smothered to death. It is rumored that she had stood up to some important people and this may have been “punishment”.The immediate parallel was with the gruesome rape-murder of Girja Tikkoo in 1990 in Jammu and Kashmir, where she was gang-raped and then sliced alive in two, screaming in mortal pain, on a mechanical saw.There was also, in a hospital setting, the extraordinary case of Aruna Shanbaug, a 25-year-old nurse who was choked with a dog chain and raped by a janitor in a Mumbai hospital in 1973. She was brain-damaged and in a coma for 42 years, cared for by the nurses in the hospital until she died in 2015. Assaults on women staff in hospitals is especially ironic considering a recent finding that patients treated by female doctors have better outcomes possibly because of empathy.Then there was the 2011 case of Sowmya, a 23-year-old shop assistant traveling in an empty women-only coach in a train in Kerala. She was chased around the coach by a one-armed vagrant named Charlie Thomas alias Govindachami, who repeatedly bashed her head against the walls. He then pushed her off the train, raped her and beat her head in with a stone. The lower courts sentenced Charlie to death, but the Supreme Court commuted it to life imprisonment.Not about sexual crime, but about power over womenThis is not about a sexual crime, it is about something more vile and reptilian. It is about sadistically inflicting pain and humiliation, dominating women, exerting power over them. It is extreme misogyny, and is motivated by pure hatred, possibly intent on sending a message. It is also about “putting women in their place”, so that uppity females are “taught a lesson”.The rape-murder of “Nirbhaya”, later revealed by her mother as 22-year old paramedical student Jyoti Singh, in 2012 in Delhi, was similarly traumatic. Four of her assailants were executed after seven years, and one killed himself in jail, but the worst offender, who instigated the ramming of an iron rod into her genitals, was let go in 2015 on the flimsy reason that he was allegedly a juvenile. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal presented a sewing machine to the offender upon his release. There was also the 2016 case of Jisha, a 30-year-old law student in Kerala who was subjected to extreme violence, including disembowelment in her rape-murder. A migrant laborer was charged with the crime, and sentenced to death, which was upheld in May 2024 by the Kerala High Court. However, it is rumored that Jisha was the illegitimate daughter of a local bigwig, and that she was “punished” for demanding a share in his property. In Kerala again, there were the Walayar sisters, a 13 year old and a 9 year old, who were found hanging, two months apart, in 2017. The initial conclusion was ‘suicide', but after an uproar when postmortems confirmed sexual assault, the case was reopened. Several politically connected people were involved, whom the POCSO court acquitted. But the Kerala High Court ordered a retrial of the five accused, including a juvenile, and the case is with the CBI as of now. Every sinner has a future, maybe, but he denied his dead victim her futureThere was the startling “every sinner has a future” Supreme Court verdict of 2022 that commuted the death sentence of a rapist-murderer of a four-year-old child into imprisonment for 20 years. The court also held that this was not a “rarest of the rare” case. Using this “every sinner has a future” precedent, the Orissa High Court in May 2024 also commuted the sentence of a rapist-murderer of a six-year-old child. He had been on death row, but they commuted it to “life imprisonment”.  In India, “life imprisonment” usually means the convict will walk after 14 years, so that is the total sentence the murderer will serve in practice.On August 20th came another shocker. After 32 years, a POCSO court has convicted six men in Ajmer of raping/molesting, photographing and blackmailing over a hundred minor girls. It took 32 years for what should have been an open-and-shut case. The assailants are said to have political connections with a particular party. Also on August 20th, the Justice Hema Commission published its report on the plight of women in the Malayalam film industry. It alleges that sexual exploitation including the ‘casting couch' is rife, discrimination such as the lack of even basic amenities like toilets on sets is common, and that a ‘criminal gang' of senior actors, producers, and directors perpetuates a cycle of abuse. Soft on crimes against women and girlsAll this signals that the Indian State, especially the Judiciary, is soft on horrific crimes against women and girls. This cannot continue in a civilized nation. One possible outcome is that the Executive and the Judiciary will take cognizance of these lapses, and provide severe deterrence, which can only come with fast-tracking of these cases, and enforcing capital punishment, instead of vague homilies quoting Oscar Wilde.Another possibility is vigilante justice. There was the 1974 film Death Wish about an unassuming architect in New York who takes the law into his own hands after his wife is murdered and his daughter raped by violent criminals. He stalks muggers and criminals. Ordinary citizens may be tempted to do the same in India. The third thing is to drum it into males from a young age, especially in school, that they have to respect women as human beings, not see them as sexual prey. Repeated insistence on that message will get through to them.  Furthermore, there is every reason to try juveniles committing heinous crimes (such as rape and murder) as adults. The existing Juvenile Justice Act is sufficient for this; it may well be that prosecutors are not using the law to its full extent. Prosecutorial incompetence was alleged in the Sowmya case as well, along with the involvement of shadowy benefactors for the murderer. Copycat crimes, in particular against babies and toddlers, are becoming more frequent. In November 2023, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was raped by a 17-year-old boy in Buldhana, Maharashtra. In August 2024, a Class 9 student was detained for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Mumbai.This sort of thing simply cannot continue. It is not the case that India is particularly prone to sexual crimes against women: the number of reported rapes is not high compared to other countries, but for a nation that calls itself the Motherland and worships many female deities, the cavalier treatment of crimes against women is a disgrace, and must be stopped.1100 words, 20th August 2024, updated 21st August This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.com

Inside Seaweed
#29: Sea6 Energy with Sowmya Balendiran – The Evolution Of Mechanised Ocean Farming, Enhancing Productivity, Navigating Logistic Challenges And Regulatory Hurdles, Market Expansion and Local Impact.

Inside Seaweed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 62:57 Transcription Available


Sowmya Balendiran is Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer at Sea6 Energy, a pioneer of innovative technologies for sustainable, large-scale and mechanised ocean farming. Sea6 Energy was founded at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras with a vision to develop disruptive solutions to global problems. Sowmya has more than 10 years of executive-level experience in product development, marketing, sales and strategy. She has featured in ‘Top 50 Women in Biotech' in India as well as in Forbes India's '30 under 30' 2018 special mention in the ‘Science and Green Tech' category and featured in women pushing boundaries by GP-ORF. Sowmya holds a degree in Biotechnology and an executive program at IIM Calcutta.   Check out ⁠⁠Inside Seaweed Newsletter⁠⁠! Just one short email per month, no spam and you can cancel at any time. If you'd like to give it a try, head over to ⁠⁠insideseaweed.com ⁠⁠ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - The “Why” Behind Sea6 Energy 00:02:44 - Challenges with Land Use for Biofuels 00:06:00 - How Being Based Played a Role India 00:07:21 - Changes in Perspective Over Time 00:09:12 - Key Milestones and Wins 00:10:43 - Current State and Future Goals 00:11:32 - Timeline for Biomaterials 00:13:19 - Balancing Farmer Income and Consumer Costs 00:14:45 - Mechanisation and Productivity 00:16:23 - Logistics Challenges in Seaweed Farming 00:18:12 - Lessons Learned in Mechanisation 00:19:23 - Regulatory and Market Acceptance Challenges 00:21:41 - Regulatory Hurdles in Biostimulants 00:23:10 - Evolution of Mechanisation 00:27:16 - Ownership Models for Mechanisation Tools 00:30:08 - Expansion to Indonesia and Focus on Tropical Seaweeds 00:34:33 - Limited Research on Tropical Seaweeds 00:37:02 - Exciting New Applications and Products 00:39:08 - Importance of Site Selection 00:40:57 - Positive Local Impact in Indonesia 00:43:52 - Increasing Productivity  00:45:17 - Concerns About Mechanisation and Job Loss 00:47:30 - What Not To Learn About Agriculture 00:49:10 - The Link Developing Between Ocean Farming and Land Farming 00:50:12 - Funding And Investments: The Gap Between West and East 00:54:00 - What the West Is Misunderstanding and Underestimating 00:56:18 - The Best and Worst Advice for Algae Entrepreneurs 00:58:57 - Sowmya Biggest Frustration in The Industry 01:01:12 - How to Get In Touch With Sowmya and Sea6Useful Links:Sowmya Balendiran on LinkedIn. Sea6 Energy: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. Potato Impact Partners: Website, LinkedIn and InstagramGet in touch Inside Seaweed's host Fed DeGobbi on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, Instagram or by emailing him directly at fed@insideseaweed.com Please send in your feedback: what do you want to hear more or less of? Any suggestions? Would love to hear what you think!

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, MD from Baycare Health System

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 15:47


In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, MD from Baycare Health System, discusses the significant trend of growth in daycare services since COVID-19, driven by an influx of younger families moving to Florida. She explores strategic alignment for physicians as a solution to the shortage of healthcare workers and explains how Baycare's daycare health system plans to provide higher quality care to meet increasing demands.

Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
314 Sowmya Balendiran - How to turn seaweed farming into an industry? Start by farming 1000 football fields of tropical seaweed in Indonesia

Investing in Regenerative Agriculture

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 65:56 Transcription Available


A conversation with Sowmya Balendiran, co-founder and chief business officer at Sea6 Energy, about regenerative aquaculture, how to restore the oceans and use them more to reduce the pressure on land systems, get fossil fuel use down drastically, like in fertiliser, plastics, and in food of course. Sowmya is one of the pioneers who helped create the first signs of a tropical seaweed industry. What do you do if you have to invent both sides of the business? How do you grow seaweed industrially at scale and price points that make sense? And how do you process seaweed into products that sell for an interesting enough margin?Someone will soon mention seaweed. It sounds magical, some species grow super fast, you can harvest them year-round, they don't need any inputs, don't need land but sea, which we have a lot of, etc. So, why hasn't seaweed taken over the world yet? What is needed to industrially farm tropical seaweed? Industrial might sound like what we don't want, but in tropical seaweed, most work is done by hand, standing knee-deep or neck-deep in the water. We can agree that that won't scale and get us to a seaweed industry that can replace large amounts of fossil fuels.---------------------------------------------------Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and benefits on www.gumroad.com/investinginregenag. Support our work:Share itGive a 5-star ratingBuy us a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture----------------------------------------------------More about this episode on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/sowmya-balendiran.Find our video course on https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/course.----------------------------------------------------The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.Send us a Text Message.Listen to the Hungry for Regeneration podcast here! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hungry-for-regeneration/id1744733331Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zGoQCbW45EIR9zvIqVpLr?si=851f097a65404667 https://www.freshventures.eu/https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/2023/02/21/bart-van-der-zande-2/https://investinginregenerativeagriculture.com/2024/03/22/chris-bloomfield-daniel-reisman/ https://foodhub.nl/en/opleidingen/your-path-forward-in-regenerative-food-and-agriculture/Support the Show.Feedback, ideas, suggestions? - Twitter @KoenvanSeijen - Get in touch www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.comJoin our newsletter on www.eepurl.com/cxU33P! Support the showThanks for listening and sharing!

E10: How OpenAI Controller Sowmya Raganathan Uses AI to Superpower Accounting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 49:40


OpenAI Controller Sowmya Ranganathan sits with Sasha Orloff to share accounting insights from her experience at Square, Rippling, and OpenAI. She discusses automation and using AI in accounting, how difficult software motivated her to make the move to Controller at Rippling, and how she's streamlining the accounting workflow at OpenAI, where she is currently Controller. Sowmya also explains how AI is making accounting easier and why future accounting teams may be small and broadly skilled. --- This show is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: https://www.turpentine.co --- SPONSORS: ATTIO

The Indianness Podcast | Insights from Indian Business Leaders, Indian Founders & High-Performing Indian Americans

Taking chances and learning from new experiences can lead to incredible personal and professional growth. Embracing change and stepping out of one's comfort zone are keys to continual success.On this episode, I'm joined by Sowmya Gottipati, Head of Global Supply Chain Technology of Estée Lauder Companies, for an inspiring discussion on her journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.Key Takeaways:(00:53) The importance of taking risks and avoiding life on autopilot. (05:10) The need to constantly seek growth and learning. (07:27) The challenges of adapting to new environments during childhood. (12:45) The significance of pursuing higher education abroad. (21:30) The role of supportive parents in career development. (25:30) The desire to break traditional molds and seek freedom. (30:10) Embracing new opportunities at Estée Lauder. (35:20) The impact of creating a culture of joy in the workplace. (42:00) The complexities of holding both an Indian and American identity. (47:55) Encouraging more women in technology and leadership roles. (51:45) Avoiding career plateaus and seeking continual growth. (54:30) Blending Indian and American cultures for future generations.Resources Mentioned:Sowmya Gottipati - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sowmyagottipati/Estée Lauder Companies - https://www.elcompanies.com/Columbia Business School - https://business.columbia.edu/about-usThanks for listening to the Indianness podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation with leaders of Indian origin. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the show. #Indian #IndiaBusiness #India #Indianness

All Things Policy
Drone Warfare: Eyes in the Air

All Things Policy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 28:22


If you are curious to know about the evolution of drones & the way it's changing the landscape of Military Warfare, here's an episode put together for you. Sowmya and Lakshmi are in conversation with Anushka. They dwell into India's drone capabilities, technical details, materials used, AI & jobs. All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠https://takshashila.org.in/⁠ Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in/

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
Ep 380: Sowmya Dhanaraj Is Making a Difference

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 268:12


How do women live in India? How do workers live? What impact can economics have in the real world? Sowmya Dhanaraj joins Amit Varma in episode 380 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her life, her work and the churn in our society. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Sowmya Dhanaraj on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Scholar, Good Business Lab and her own website. 2. Male Backlash and Female Guilt: Women's Employment and Intimate Partner Violence in Urban India -- Sowmya Dhanaraj and Vidya Mahambare. 3. Family structure, education and women's employment in rural India -- Sowmya Dhanaraj and Vidya Mahambare. 4. The Life and Times of Ira Pande -- Episode 369 of The Seen and the Unseen. 5. Yugank Goyal Is out of the Box -- Episode 370 of The Seen and the Unseen. 6. Fixing the Knowledge Society -- Episode 24 of Everything is Everything. 7. Tell No One -- Harlan Coben. 8. Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach -- Jeffrey Wooldridge. 9. Econometric Analysis -- William Greene. 10. The Beauty of Finance -- Episode 21 of Everything is Everything. 11. Swapna Liddle and the Many Shades of Delhi -- Episode 367 of The Seen and the Unseen. 12. Indian Society: The Last 30 Years — Episode 137 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Santosh Desai). 13. Santosh Desai is Watching You -- Episode 356 of The Seen and the Unseen. 14. Metrics of Empowerment — Episode 88 of The Seen and the Unseen. 15. Challenges of Change: An Experiment Promoting Women to Managerial Roles in the Bangladeshi Garment Sector -- Rocco Macchiavello, Andreas Menzel, Atonu Rabbani & Christopher Woodruff. 16. Women at Work — Episode 132 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Namita Bhandare). 17. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman -- Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 18. Alice Evans Studies the Great Gender Divergence — Episode 297 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. The Loneliness of the Indian Man — Episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Taneja). 20. Sowmya Dhanaraj and Vidya Mahambare speak to Alice Evans on her podcast. 21. We Are All Amits From Africa — Episode 343 of The Seen and the Unseen. 22. India Moving — Chinmay Tumbe. 23. India = Migration — Episode 128 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Chinmay Tumbe). 24. Deepak VS and the Man Behind His Face -- Episode 373 of The Seen and the Unseen. 25. Our Unlucky Children (2008) — Amit Varma. 26. Emergent Ventures. 27. Malini Goyal is the Curious One -- Episode 377 of The Seen and the Unseen. 28. Is Work Fun -- Tyler Cowen. 29. Dance Dance For the Halva Waala — Episode 294 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jai Arjun Singh and Subrat Mohanty). 30. Housefull Economics. 31. This Passing Moment -- Amit Varma's Housefull Economics piece on Opportunity Cost. 32. Who gains from the new Maternity Benefit Act Amendment? — Devika Kher. 33. Here's What's Wrong With the Maternity Benefits Act — Suman Joshi. 34. Evicted -- Matthew Despond. 35. Whole Numbers And Half Truths -- Rukmini S. 36. The Importance of Data Journalism — Episode 196 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 37. Rukmini Sees India's Multitudes — Episode 261 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rukmini S). 38. The Great Indian Kitchen -- Jeo Baby. 39. Pariyerum Perumal -- Mari Selvaraj. Amit's newsletter is explosively active again. Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new video podcast. Check out Everything is Everything on YouTube. Check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Machinery of Society' by Simahina.

Warner Bros. Discovery: Empowered Women, Empower Women
The Women Behind the Max Launch Presents: In Conversation with Sowmya Subramanian, EVP Engineering

Warner Bros. Discovery: Empowered Women, Empower Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 31:57


Executive, technologist, coach, sponsor, and leader. In this installment of "The Women Behind the Launch of Max" series, Sowmya Subramanian (EVP, Engineering) gives us a glimpse into her multi-dimensional role and some of the tools and thinking that have enabled her success. Join us as we explore storytelling and influence, growing yourself as an executive, and the role of machine learning and economics in driving inclusion.

DGTL Voices with Ed Marx
A Positive Culture of Patient Care and Community Impact (ft. Sowmya Viswanathan, MD)

DGTL Voices with Ed Marx

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 32:20 Transcription Available


In this episode of DGTL Vocies, Ed welcomes Dr. Sowmya Viswanathan, the Chief Physician Executive for BayCare Health System. Sowmya shares a love for music, embracing both Indian classical and Taylor Swift, and discusses a life philosophy rooted in constant and never-ending improvement, as well as a mantra of positive intent. The conversation explores her journey from India to the United States, touching on various roles in healthcare leadership and the positive culture at BayCare, where patient care and community impact are central. With insights into BayCare's initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, they talk a bit about Dr. Sowmya's role as Chief Physician Executive. Emphasizing the importance of technology and innovation in healthcare, Sowmya underscores the need for continuous learning and collaboration among leaders. Takeaways Sowmya Viswanathan's life message is constant and never-ending improvement, and her mantra is positive intent. BayCare has a positive culture focused on patient care and community impact. The role of the Chief Physician Executive involves operational responsibilities and collaboration with other leaders. BayCare is implementing technology initiatives to support clinicians and reduce burnout, such as AI-enabled documentation tools and a flexible hybrid workforce. Sowmya emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, attending conferences, and staying up-to-date with healthcare trends. Family and a support system are crucial for personal and professional success.

CFO Thought Leader
Controllers Classified: Open AI's Controller on How AI Can Transform Accounting

CFO Thought Leader

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 44:50


On this episode of Controllers Classified, Brex's CAO Erik Zhou is joined by Sowmya Ranganathan, OpenAI's Controller. The conversation begins with a discussion on Sowmya's career and her diverse experiences as an auditor and as a finance leader at both public and private tech companies, including Square and Rippling prior to OpenAI. Specifically, she highlights some of her insights for accounting during periods of business hypergrowth (i.e. when OpenAI launched ChatGPT) and the increasing need for technical savviness even as a finance professional (ex: Sowmya learned SQL as a way to manage the processing and analysis of a large data set of transactions at Square). She concludes her career overview with this advice: accounting leaders need to consider where their processes would break down if they were to grow quickly and focus their time and effort on making sure those processes are as scalable and automated as possible (hint: it requires building relationships with engineering).

Books Are Pop Culture
BAPC | Sowmya Krishnamurthy | Episode 105 | "Shadow Work"

Books Are Pop Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 70:32


BAPC × Sowmya Krishnamurthy Hip-Hop's impact on the fashion industry has never been anthologized in the world of literature the way Sowmya Krishnamurthy did it with Fashion Killa. She made found time to tell us how she did it. Keep up with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sowmya Krishnamurthy Join The Fellowship—BAPC's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to BAPC on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—BAPC's Newsletter Follow BAPC on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop BAPC's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** Recorded on 10.18.23 ***

Nessa OFF Air Podcast
Truth on Tommy Hilfiger + Tupac Models Versace + Author Sowmya Krishnamurthy | Nessa OFF Air Ep. 9

Nessa OFF Air Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 99:07


For this week's episode, Nessa and producer Katrina B release a chat they had with music journalist and now author Sowmya Krishnamurthy on October 23, 2023, the voice behind the book “Fashion Killa- How Hip Hop Revolutionized High Fashion.”  We dive into the challenges she faced, the hustle to get her book published, and how she's breaking down barriers in the Hip-Hop and literary worlds. Sowmya sets the record straight if Tommy Hilfiger is racist or not, why Tupac wore Karl Kani, which rap artist wore BAPE first, and her and Nessa share their love for Mariah Carey. Plus, Sowmya shares her thoughts on Drake, why Lil Kim hasn't been on the cover of Vogue America, talks hip-hop's impact on fashion, Kanye West, the media's part in the East Coast/West Coast “beef”, and her own path from starting in a mailroom to making headlines. A lot has changed, since this episode was filmed on October 23, 2023, including Nicki Minaj gracing the cover of Vogue America! Get Sowmya's book, “Fashion Killa- How Hip Hop Revolutionized High Fashion” available now! This episode is all about real stories, big dreams, and the intersection of Hip-Hop and fashion. And if you like what you hear, hit that subscribe button for more Nessa Off Air every Tuesday! Want more? Watch the full episode with video on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poured Over
Sowmya Krishnamurthy on FASHION KILLA

Poured Over

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 42:56


Fashion Killa by Sowmya Krishnamurthy offers an in-depth look at the significant cultural intersection between hip-hop music and the world of fashion. Krishnamurthy joins us to talk about her career leading up to writing this book, the research she did, gender roles in hip-hop and fashion and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over.  This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.               New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.          Featured Books (Episode):  Fashion Killa by Sowmya Krishnamurthy  

See Beneath Your Beautiful
138. Dementia/Alzheimer's: Elin Adcock, Cindy Oster, Aida Vogt, Christie Goforth, Jamie Absalonson, Leslie Woodfill, Natalia Ramos, Sowmya Surapaneni and host Hara Allison share their stories and connections to the disease and what they've learned

See Beneath Your Beautiful

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 36:45


Dementia/Alzheimer's: Elin Adcock, Cindy Oster, Aida Vogt, Christie Goforth, Jamie Absalonson, Leslie Woodfill, Natalia Ramos, Sowmya Surapaneni and host Hara Allison share their stories and connections to the disease and what they've learned. ________Guests share stories of adversity and perseverance which inspire, encourage and challenge us. Host Hara Allison embraces these tough conversations, intimately exploring our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness. Beneath Your Beautiful won first place in Self Help and Health & Wellness in the 2022 International Positive Change Podcast Awards and was a nominee in the 2023 Publisher Podcast Awards in Health & Wellbeing and in the 18th Annual People's Choice Podcast Awards in Health. To get in touch with Hara Allison:Magazine + Podcast: beneathyourbeautiful.orgPhotography: hara.photographyDesign: studioh-creative.com

The Breakfast Club
INTERVIEW: Sowmya Krishnamurthy Speaks On Fashion In Hip Hop, Drake's Best Era, New Book + More

The Breakfast Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 37:41 Transcription Available


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The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 209 with Sowmya Krishnamurthy, Author of Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion, and Keen Chronicler and Thoughtful Observer of Hip Hop, Pop Culture, and Fashion

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 76:53


Notes and Links to Sowmya Krishnamurthy's Work        For Episode 208, Pete welcomes Sowmya Krishnamurthy, and the two discuss, among other topics, her early love of hip hop and fashion, and the ways in which the two have always played off one another, her experiences in hip hop journalism and interning with Sean Combs and Bad Boy Records, trends in hip hop fashion and the ways in which they have been in response to racist laws and practice in the past, the power of ambassadors like Jay Z and Aaliyah, hip hop clothing lines, the power of designers from Versace to Virgil Abloh, and the evolution of more inclusive practices and views in the industry.        Sowmya Krishnamurthy is a music journalist and pop culture expert. Her work can be found in publications like Rolling Stone, Billboard, XXL, Playboy, High Snobiety, Complex, New York Magazine, Village Voice and Time. She has interviewed artists from J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar to Ariana Grande, Travis $cott and Alicia Keys. As an on-air host, she has appeared on MTV, MSNBC, VH1, Hot 97, Build Series, E!, BET, CNN, NPR, BBC, and more. Her work has been aired in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Israel.  She hosted and programmed SiriusXM's The Look Out radio show. Her first book: Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion comes out October 10, 2023 (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster). Sowmya began her career at William Morris Endeavor's Agent Training Program, CNN and Bad Boy Records. She is a graduate of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.     Sowmya on Twitter   Buy Fashion Killa   Excerpt from Fashion Killa in Rolling Stone, October 3, 2023: "How Lil' Kim's Left Boob Symbolized a Shift High Fashion" At about 2:00, Sowmya talks about the “surreal” run-up to the October 10 publication date for her book   At about 3:20-3:57, Sowmya gives some seeds for the book's genesis   At about 4:00, Sowmya talks about the book's process and research, including how the pandemic provided time for the book's writing   At about 7:30, Sowmya reflects on how to sum up 50 years of hip hop and the difficulty of doing a chapter outline   At about 9:15, Sowmya talks about her focus on various topics in the books, including representing all regions of the country, international voices, and women   At about 11:00, Sowmya notes the arbitrariness of the 1973 “birthdate” for hip hop, not taking into account African traditions-call-and-response, etc.-and also how hip hop's origin with DJ Herc and Sidney Campbell came partly through fashion   At about 12:45, Sowmya highlights Dapper Dan and the importance of logos and “social signaling,” who gets to wear what, “sumptuary laws,” etc.   At about 15:20, Sowmya recounts the story of how Google Images started after Jennifer Lopez wore her iconic dress   At about 16:50, Pete fanboys over Pharrell, and Sowmya recounts how Jay Z's shift to a more formal clothing style and Pharrell and others bringing in skinny jeans were in some ways revolutionary   At about 20:20, Sowmya reflects on the outsized influence that 90s hip hop had on pop culture    At about 23:10, Sowmya talks about her upbringing in Kalamazoo, Michigan, especially her connections to music and 90s culture and things like Page Six   At about 27:00, Pete quotes from Sowmya's book-she cites a beautifully chaotic scene in the passage-and she expands upon the importance of these type of scenes pre-social media     At about 29:00, Pete wonders about Cam'ron inventing a color, and Sowmya talks about his and Kanye West and others wearing pink as a bold choice   At about 31:30, Pete shouts out some early hip hop purchases, and Sowmya describes her early hip hop influences and purchases    At about 33:50, Sowmya discusses some of her early writing opportunities in the hip hop and pop culture space   At about 34:20, Pete and Sowmya rate the verses from Drake's “Forever”   At about 35:20, Sowmya gives background on how she got a job with Sean Combs and Bad Boy Records   At about 41:30, Sowmya charts a surreal first experience in the Bad Boy offices   At about 45:00, Sowmya discusses the famous “Making the Band” skit from Chappelle Show, being that she worked with Sean Combs, and she shouts out his unceasing work ethic    At about 47:00, Sowmya talks about her work ethic and the era in which she started her work career   At about 48:35, Sowmya shouts out places to buy her book, including Rizzoli Bookstore in NYC, and she talks about the importance of the cover aesthetics    At about 50:50, Sowmya talks about the importance of the book's subject matter and books as “luxury items”   At about 52:15, Sowmya discusses the importance of her book's blurber, Slick Rick, and his importance in hip hop and fashion; additionally, she shouts out other “heartening” blurbs   At about 54:20, Sowmya talks about the title's genesis and she and Pete discuss the book's opening and early hip hop and self-expression    At about 55:40, Sowmya recounts the experience of buying a new CD in the 90s and early 2000s-the “connection” to the music    At about 58:30, Pete cites the book's opening and ending and its “bookend” quality; Sowmya expounds on “the walking billboard” that was the big logos of Hilfiger, etc., as well as the ways in which people do and don't show off wealth   At about 1:03:10, The two discuss the importance of The Source and Vibe as game-changers in representation and how much of hip hop fashion went against racist clothing laws of the past   At about 1:04:15, Sowmya gives some background on “backpack rap” in response to Pete's questions   At about 1:07:10, Pete reflects on interesting anecdotes and interviews    At about 1:08:10, The two discuss the clothing brand battles of the 90s and beyond-Sean John, ENYCE, etc., and Pete laments the loss of a treasured sweater   At about 1:09:00, Pete asks Sowmya to talk about what she sees happening in the future, involving hip hop/pop culture and fashion   At about 1:12:10, The two highlight some amazing photos in the book, including an heretofore obscure photo of Tupac in Milan    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 209 with Julie Carrick Dalton. She is the author of The Last Beekeeper and Waiting for the Night Song, named a Most Anticipated 2021 novel by CNN, Newsweek, USA Today, Parade, and others, and an Amazon Editor's pick for Best Books of the Month. Julie is also a frequent speaker and contributor to multiple magazines about Fiction in the Age of Climate Crisis.    The episode will air on October 17.

High Low with EmRata
Hip-Hop & High Fashion with Sowmya Krishnamurthy

High Low with EmRata

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 39:04


The author of Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion speaks on the impact and influence of hip-hop on brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren and Versace. Journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurthy speaks to some of the genre's biggest style icons then and now and the roles artists like Snoop Dogg, Kanye, Lil Kim, and Pharrell have played in the fashion world. High Low is a finalist in the Signal Awards!  Vote for High Low with EmRata in the Signal Awards for Listener's Choice: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/shows/general/popular-culture-variety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 207 with Ursula Villarreal-Moura, Master of Flash Fiction, Short, Powerful Stories, and Prose that Explores Intricate Emotions in Clever and Profound Ways

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 58:40


Notes and Links to Ursula Villarreal-Moura's Work        For Episode 207, Pete welcomes Ursula Villarreal-Moura, and the two discuss, among other topics, her early San Antonio Spurs' education, her omnivorous reading habits, particularly in her childhood, a formative writing contest and reading event, her transitioning from poetry to short stories and flash fiction, and salient themes addressed in her collection, including mental health issues, trauma, delusion, ideas of identity and self-perception, and imagination and story.         Ursula Villarreal-Moura is the author of Math for the Self-Crippling (2022), selected by Zinzi Clemmons as the Gold Line Press fiction contest winner, and Like Happiness (Celadon Books, 2024). A graduate of Middlebury College, she received her MFA from Sarah Lawrence College and was a VONA/Voices fellow. Her stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in numerous magazines including Tin House, Catapult, Prairie Schooner, Midnight Breakfast, Washington Square, Story, Bennington Review, Wigleaf Top 50, and Gulf Coast. She contributed to Forward: 21st Century Flash Fiction, a flash anthology by writers of color, and in 2012, she won the CutBank Big Fish Flash Fiction/Prose Poetry Contest. Her writing has been nominated for Best of the Net, Best Small Fictions, a Pushcart Prize, and longlisted for Best American Short Stories 2015.     Ursula Villarreal-Moura's Website   Buy Math for the Self-Crippling   Interview in Tri-Quarterly     At about 2:20, Ursula shares her love of the Spurs and the ways in which the Spurs culture was infused in her schooling   At about 5:00, Ursula talks about the ways in which she became an omnivorous reader, and how a Judy Blume book really flipped the reading switch    At about 7:10, Ursula describes her first writing as “exotic,” including stories set in boarding schools   At about 10:00, Ursula describes being “receptive” and maybe not as “expressive” in Spanish, and ideas of representations, including as an “Ursula”    At about 13:30, Ursula talks about the “beautiful readings” she witnessed from Sandra Cisneros and the big impact    At about 15:30, Ursula talks about the beginnings of her writing and writing career, including a memorable writing contest that she placed well in at a young age    At about 20:55, Ursula responds to Pete's questions about genre and how Ursula sees her work in terms of flash fiction, short stories, poetry, etc.    At about 23:45, Ursula describes short stories, including from Denis Johnson, Roberto Bolaño, Jeffrey Eugenides, Sandra Cisneros, Donald Barthelme, Tobias Wolff, and Amy Bloom that inspired her   At about 26:00, Ursula   At about 27:00, Ursula speaks to the idea that her work, like that of many women, is more likely assumed to be autobiographical    At about 27:50, Ursula answers Pete's questions about the chronology of her book, and she describes how much of it was written in the library    At about 29:35, Pete cites the collection's first story in asking Ursula about ideas of truth in storytelling and imagination   At about 31:00, Ursula and Pete shout out past guest Oscar Hokeah's Calling for a Blanket Dance and an example of things being “true but unreal”   At about 32:35, Pete cites an example of a story having to do with self-discovery and personas, and Ursula expands upon these ideas   At about 33:55, The two reflect on the power of a story about mental health and Sophia Loren   At about 36:20, Ursula reflects on meanings for the book's title, and Pete cites a Cherry Valance example from The Outsiders in connection to ruminations on seemingly life-changing experiences   At about 39:30, Ursula reflects on the narrator's disappointment and despair after a nonchalant comment from a possible boyfriend    At about 41:50, Ursula describes the ways in which therapy is featured in the book and differing ways in which it can be delivered in the real world   At about 43:00, Ursula expands on items of “totems”   At about 45:00, Pete highlights an important quote about “the power of suggestion” and Ursula describes how real-life events and ideas of “delusion” inspired a story in her collection   At about 45:52-Ursula's cat makes an appearance!   At about 47:10, Ideas of trauma affecting adult experiences and relationships is discussed    At about 50:55, The two reflect on ideas of observers and how Ursula skillfully uses second and third-person   At about 52:25, Ursula shares exciting new projects   At about 54:50, Ursula gives out contact info and social media info and recommends Bookshop.org, Powell's, and McNally-Jackson as places to buy her book      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. 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Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast
Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Breaking Atoms: The Hip Hop Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 50:59


From we were knee-high, one thing we were taught in our respective communities (Black, Asian and Hip Hop) is that you have to look good. Anything less was uncivilised. Real talk, Hip Hop and Fashion are so intertwined. Don't believe us? How many trash rappers get a pass because they look the part and dress well? No questions. We have too many answers.This week, we're joined by Journalist, Writer and all-round bad gyal with the pen, Sowmya Krishnamurthy, who has just released her first book, Fashion Killa: How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion. Sowmya shares the origins of writing the book, the years it took to get the story straight, challenges, lessons learned and everything in between.Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatomsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatomsFollow SumitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicleTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle Follow ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetikTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.