From an HR Professional to a Champion for Women! “ZENPod”, Season-6, episode 1, featuring Dr. Sulochana Segera, Founder & Chairperson of the global brand Women In Management( WIM). A Mentor, Counsellor and Investor of Goodwill, a member on the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Skill Development, Employment and Labour Relations @ SriLanka.  The Global Banking & Finance Awards® UK announced Dr. Sulochana Segera as the winner of ‘Business Woman of the Year Sri Lanka’.  Dr. Segera was listed as one of the ten most Influential People in Sri Lanka 2020 by the LNW website. She launched the First Sri Lankan Inspirational Women Calendar for year 2022 featuring 12 women leaders representing business, politics, careers, professions, social activities etc.,“Spirituality is about understanding who I am, my good points and my not-so-good points. It’s also about seeing life in a good way. When you feel good inside, you can share more with others. So being spiritual is really about being true to yourself and liking who you are.”, says Dr. Sulochana in her conversation with Venki Mahadevan. Dr. Segera was recently appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Global Global Equality Standard developed by GEA in United Kingdom.She also heads the Sri Lankan project of Her Majesty the Queen’s seventy years of service and leadership.https://www.womeninmanagement.orghttps://womeninmanagementawards.org/ Dr. Segera is the Chairperson of the global brand Women In Management( WIM). Some of the key brands under WIM are the ‘ Professional Career Woman Awards’ and th e ‘ WIM Single Mother’ projects. One of Sri Lanka’s top social entrepreneur, Trainer and Motivational speaker with over 24 years of experience, Sulochana is a certified Personality Development Trainer in Asia. She is a trainer for the World Bank entity IFC on the area ‘ Sustainable Private Sector Investment’ whilst in the private sector for the top Global multinational- Coca Cola, She is an official trainer for the brand ‘ 5 by 20’ which is an initiative for the development of 5 million women by way of empowerment and Economic Development. She is also a trainer for British Council ‘ Active Citizen’ project.Dr Segera has trained over 5000 police offers and 15,000 micro Women entrepreneurs and been recognized globally winning the ” Global CSR Excellence Awards- 2018, Women Super Achievement award- 2017, Leadership Excellence Award- 2016 and the ” Most Outstanding a Professional’ award.Sulochana is a doctoral graduate from Global University,- California, USA and a Trainer for “Youth Parliament of Sri Lanka while she is the Managing Director of Deep International”.She is the Patron of the T.E.A Project, (UK Based Project in Sri Lanka empowering Children) and she also sits in the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Skill Development, Employment and Labour Relations. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

From an HR Professional to a Champion for Women!Curtain raiser - Season-6, of “ZENPod”, featuring Dr. Sulochana Segera, Founder & Chairperson of the global brand Women In Management( WIM).A member on the Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Skill Development, Employment and Labour Relations @ SriLanka.https://www.womeninmanagement.orghttps://womeninmanagementawards.org/“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.#womenpower #socialenterpreneur #womenchampion #Srilanka #championforwomen #womeninmanagement #womenleaders #womanleader #womenpower #womansupportingwoman

“ZENPod”, Season 5, episode 10 featuring Ms. Savitha Rao Founder of “India Positive Citizen” & “Tulsi Shakti” initiative, An Activist and Fashion Entrepreneur, a Sustainability Champion, Fashion Designer, an Artist & an Explorer of Environment space.“Spirituality is an Awareness that there is something greater than oneself. Something more to being human than just a sensory experince. A lifetime is sometimes not enough to experience it.”, says Savitha Rao in her conversation with Venkatesh MahadevanSavitha Rao is focused on sustainability and social work. She is the Founder of the India Positive Citizen initiative. The vision is to inspire every Indian to contribute towards nation building with one action, once a week, every week. Building a great nation one India Positive action at a time.https://www.indiapositivecitizen.com https://tulsishakti.comAn Activist entrepreneur Once she immersed herself in the environment space, Savitha felt alarmed by the inaction she saw around her. To that end, she conceptualised and ran a campaign titled, ‘India Kuch Kar.’ (India Do Something). The goal was to inspire the public to become active citizens, and the theme was public cleanliness. It was appreciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom she got to meet thanks to the resounding success of the campaign.She is the author of :- India Positive Citizen- 500+ Ways to be an India Positive Citizen- Putting India First : India Positive Citizen PerspectivesCurrently she is writing a book ‘Made in India Movement’. The research for the book will result in regulatory changes that will power Indian Industry across sectors.Through her non-profit foundation: Positive Citizen Foundation she leads on-ground initiatives to enable a kinder, joyous and more sustainable world.She is the Founder of Tulsi Shakti : a first of it's kind initiative to inspire and empower people to enhance their well being in a safe, accessible, affordable and planet friendly way.“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

From A Fashion Entrepreneur to a Sustainability Champion Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Savitha Rao, Founder of “India Positive Citizen” & “Tulsi Shakti” initiative,An Activist and Fashion Entrepreneur, a Sustainability Champion, Fashion Designer, an Artist & explorer of Environment sapce.https://www.indiapositivecitizen.com https://tulsishakti.com “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

“ZENPod”, Season 5, episode 9 featuring Ms. Lakshmi Mohanbabu, First Singaporean Artist to send her art to the Moon, an Architect, Fashion Designer, an Artist & a NFT Creator. Two of her sculptures are on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth and will reach the Moon by 2025 as part of the Moon Gallery, the first extra-terrestrial art gallery.She started her career as an Architect, illustrated books on disability for the Voluntary Health Association of India and the WHO, became a Fashion designer, Educator / Mentor at NIFT, Delhi and Lasalle College of the Arts. https://www.lakshmimohanbabu.com/ Lakshmi is a Singaporean Artist of Indian origin, an Architect and Fashion designer by training, who spent her formative years in Soviet-occupied Afghanistan. Two of her sculptures are on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth and will reach the Moon by 2025 as part of the Moon Gallery, the first extra-terrestrial art gallery. Her art has been featured as a mosaic animation on the largest HD screen in the world at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre, displayed in prominent galleries, and is collected worldwide. The 5 Interactions designs now in space are being launched in the metaverse as a series of NFT art available at https://www.liqnft.com/gallery/collection/MOON “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit. She started her career as an Architect, illustrated books on disability for the Voluntary Health Association of India and the WHO, became a Fashion designer, Educator/Mentor at NIFT, Delhi and Lasalle College of the Arts. An artist of many mediums, her art spans all facets of design, is multisensory and multidisciplinary, an intersection of Art and Technology.

Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Lakshmi Mohanbabu,  an Architect, Fashion Designer, an Artist & a NFT Creator.Two of her sculptures are on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth and will reach the Moon by 2025 as part of the Moon Gallery, the first extra-terrestrial art gallery.She started her career as an Architect, illustrated books on disability for the Voluntary Health Association of India and the WHO, became a Fashion designer, Educator / Mentor at NIFT, Delhi and Lasalle College of the Arts. https://www.lakshmimohanbabu.com/ “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

TECHIE who also makes MUSIC!Season-5, episode 8 of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri HK Venkatram – “HKV”,  a Violin Vidwan, a “Ganakala Shree”, “Gaanavaradhi”, “Satyashree” and recipient of “Parur Sundaram Iyer Award for Senior Violinist“. HKV is also an ‘Asthana Vidwan’ of Sri Kanchi Kamokoti Peetam, Kanchipuram.A Techie, Social Evangelist, HKV has also published a book ‘TyagarajaVachanamrita‘ with text, transliteration, and translation of popular Saint Tyagaraja’s compositions.He works as a Senior Director at Intel for the R&D group. “Spirituality is about deeper involvement in whatever we do, Carnatic music gives us enough room for this.  The framework of creative music within Carnatic music itself gives us the space to get very deeply involved and for me, this is spiritual” says Shri HKV, in his conversation with Venki Mahadevan.https://www.hkvenkatram.com/HK Venkatram (HKV) is one of the most accomplished and sought-after violinists in the Carnatic Music field. Born into a musical family, Venkatram received his musical training from his illustrious father and Guru Sangita Kalaratna Professor H.V. Krishnamurthy. Venkatram started learning violin at the age of eight and gave his first public performance in Bangalore along with his brother HK Raghavendra at the age of 11.·       HKV is an ‘A’ Grade artist on All India Radio. He has traveled extensively and has given solo and accompaniment performances at prestigious sabhas (including Music Academy, Krishna Ganasabha, Bangalore Gayana Samaja, and others) in the country and abroad for close to four decades and has received raving reviews. He has given several performances abroad (USA, Canada, HK, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and United Kingdom).·       He has accompanied many top-ranking musicians, including Sriyuths Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer, DK Pattammal, Dr. ML Vasanthakumari, KV Narayanaswamy Dr. M Balamuralikrishna, Dr. RK Srikanthan, Nendanuri Krishnamurthy, Dr. N Ramani, TN Seshagopalan, TV Sankaranarayanan, Chitravina Ravikiran, Mandolin U. Srinivas, TM Krishna, Sanjay Subrahmanyam , and others.·       HKV is also the Principal of Vijaya College of Music a premier music institution established by his father in 1953 and has been training several disciples. The music college has worked on the ‘Social Responsibility initiative (Prathyarpana Foundation) and has been actively supporting various NGOs and needy individuals and organizations.·       In 1999, HKV released a multimedia CD on Tyagaraja’s Ghana  Raga Pancharatnam during the Tyagaraja Festival held in Cleveland, USA. The CD was released in Bangalore too. The CD featured a multimedia presentation on Life and Times of Saint Tyagaraja as well as audio tracks of Panchratnam songs with music notation and translation.·       HKV has effectively utilized the modern form of communication to take Carnatic Music to the masses. He has presented comprehensive multimedia presentations on the Life and Works of Muthuswamy Dikshithar and also documentaries on several doyens of Carnatic music like Sri Semmangudi Sreenivasa Iyer, Veena Sheshanna..etc·       HKV has also started the ‘Shabda’ initiative together with TM Krishna and RK Shriramkumar, Shabda (www.shabda.co.in) is a project aimed at creating an online archive of the various aspects pertaining to the Indian Performing Arts. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

A Techie who also makes Music!Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri HK Venkatram – “HKV”,  a Violin Vidwan, a “Ganakala Shree”, “Gaanavaradhi”, “Satyashree” and recipient of “Parur Sundaram Iyer Award for Senior Violinist“. HKV is also an ‘Asthana Vidwan’ of Sri Kanchi Kamokoti Peetam, Kanchipuram.A Techie, Social Evangelist, HKV has also published a book, ‘TyagarajaVachanamrita‘ with text, transliteration, and translation of popular Tyagaraja’s compositions. https://www.hkvenkatram.com/“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with the purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Nepali entrepreneur turns trash into cash.....Season 5, episode 7 of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Aayushi KC, A Social Entrepreneur and Founder, CEO of Khaalisisi , ️ A socially inclusive waste management platform dedicated to transform Nepal’s waste dumping sector to Waste Management sector.    Aayushi is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in Asia, & Asia 21 Young Leader in 2019.  Khaalisisi has been recognized by Google as Google Business story in 2017.  “Spirituality is about being grateful and not taking things for granted.  I try to replicate that in everything that I do.  Working Hard and not taking things for granted” says Aayushi in her conversation with Venki Mahadevan.https://www.khaalisisi.com/Aayushi KC is the Founder, CEO of Khaalisisi Management Pvt. Ltd., a waste management platform that currently connects waste workers, in an industry with more than 13,000 waste workers, to waste sellers.  Aayushi’s goal is not just to create a company, but a waste management industry in Nepal.Khalisisi is a social enterprise disrupting the recycling industry in Nepal through connecting waste entrepreneurs with the public on an innovative digital platform.  Khaalisisi works to digitally empower the informal waste workers/stakeholders to increase the diversion of recyclable materials away from landfills. Aayushi works to raise public awareness of recycling in Nepal and ultimately hopes to create a waste management industry in the country. The 200 plus waste entrepreneurs involved with khaalisisi have been able to earn 35% more income and also found a respectful space for themselves in this industry. Aayushi KC is looking to change the world by working towards a zero-waste goal in Nepal. The former USAID worker-turned-social entrepreneur founded Khaalisisi Management Pvt. Ltd. (Khaalisisi.com), which currently connects more than 13,000 recyclable waste-buyers to waste-sellers, helping to substantially increase the diversion of recyclable materials away from landfills. She is also active in trying to change public opinion when it comes to the importance of recycling and the waste-collectors who facilitate it. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Nepali entrepreneur turns trash into cashCurtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Aayushi KC, A Social Entreprneur and Founder, CEO of Khaalisisi , ️ A socially inclusive waste management platform dedicated to transform Nepal’s waste dumping sector to Waste Management sector.   Aayushi is a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in Asia,  & Asia 21 Young Leader in 2019.   Khaalisisi has been recognized by Google as Google Business story in 2017. https://www.khaalisisi.com/"ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-5, episode 6 of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Ranjani ~ GayatriRanjani & Gayatri, the sister duo are world-renowned versatile musicians whose musical contributions include studio recordings, television performances, radio programs, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations. Ranjani & Gayatri gave their debut performance at the prestigious Indian Music Group, Mumbai at the age of 13 and 10 respectively. You can reach out to Ranjani-Gayatri on https://www.ranjanigayatri.com “In Carnatic music, Spirituality is the backdrop of all compositions, lyric wise.  Every profound/elevating experience that we have had, has been where we have been singing, so music for us has been the bridge where we have experienced Transcendental or profound moments”, say Ranjani-Gayatri in their conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. Ranjani and Gayatri owe their rich musical heritage to their Gurus, Sri T.S. Krishnaswami who taught them violin and Sri.P.S.  Narayanaswamy, who guides them now. They had their initial vocal training from their mother Smt Meenakshi Balasubramanian and their father Balasubramanian, played a pivotal role in shaping their musical values. Even as toddlers, showed an uncanny capacity to grasp the subtle nuances of Carnatic music - Gayatri could identify over a hundred ragas when she was barely two and a half and Ranjani could delineate complex rhythm patterns at age five. The sister duo have given many thematic concerts and have an extensive repertoire consisting of gems of the Trinity, old and contemporary Tamil compositions and other languages including Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and Marathi. They have performed in prestigious venues/festivals like The Kennedy Centre in Washington DC, Southbank Centre in London, Ravenna music festival in Italy, Cross Culture Festival in Warsaw, Poland, Bengal Music Festival in Dhaka, Esplanade Theatre in Singapore and the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai to name a few.Ranjani-Gayatri have won numerous awards and titles in recognition of their contribution. To mention a few –·      Kalaimami from the Government of Tamilnadu,·      Gana Padmam from Brahma Gana Sabha.·      Rama Gana Kala Acharya·      Lifetime Achievement Award from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,·      Sanskriti Award from Sanskriti Pratishtan, New Delhi,·      Titles of "Vani Kala Sudhakara" from Sri Tyaga Brahma Gana Sabha,·      "Sangeetha Kala Siromani" from Chennai Cultural Academy,·      "Isai Jyothi" and the DK Pattammal Award from Aanmajothi, the cultural wing of Saraswati Vidyalaya·      "Sangeeta Vedantha Dhureena" from Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira Bengaluru in 2018·      "Nada Kalanidhi" from Shanmukhananda Sangeeta Sabha, Delhi in 2019.·      "Isai Peroli" from the Kartik Fine Arts Chennai,·      National Eminence Award from Shanmukhananda Fine Arts, Mumbai·      Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award“ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Ranjani - Gayatri,Ranjani & Gayatri, the sister duo are world-renowned versatile musicians whose musical contributions include studio recordings, television performances, radio programs, concerts, festivals and lecture demonstrations. Ranjani & Gayatri gave their debut performance at the prestigious Indian Music Group, Mumbai at the age of 13 and 10 respectively. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Social Media intro for Ms. Julie Lewis - Season 5, episode 5 “ZENPod”, Season-5, episode 5, featuring Ms. Julie Lewis, Julie Miles Lewis is a British motivational speaker, author, personal leadership specialist and founder of Mountain High.  An Author of the C-Suite Best Seller book “Moving Mountains – Discover the Mountain in You” Julie has been bestowed with MEA and the MENA UAE Business Awards.  She is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a Million Dollar Round Table Selected Conference Speaker.  She is the Brand Ambassador for Land Rover Middle East. You can reach out to Julie on https://julie-lewis.com“Spirituality is a critical dimension of our life.  For me, it’s relationship with yourself; with others; with Nature.  It’s about our core values; about our purpose; our passion.  It is a sense of feeling that there is a higher force in you!”  says Ms. Julie Lewis, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. Julie is a Professional speaker, an Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Resilience consultant and an Author, who challenges and changes the way people THINK, ACT and DREAM. She offers customized corporate mastermind retreats, and adventures in Resilience through Signature Expeditions, PolarExpeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. She has three decades of experience in leading multi-national teams in challenging and unpredictable environments giving her a leading edge when it comes to ADAPTIVE RESILIENCE. Over the last 17 years, she has led multi-national teams of women and men on 61 Expeditions to over 20 countries including Nepal,Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Africa, South America, Iran, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, India, Borneo, Malaysia, Svalbard, Russia, Norway, Oman, South Africa, Vietnam and Antarctica. Julie holds a degree in Sports Science from the UK and is a Member of the International Positive Psychology Association.  She holds prestigious certifications in Psychology, Resilience and Wellbeing from reputed universities such as Penn, Univ of NC, Yale etc.  She has also completed Level 1 and 2 of the ZEN Leadership Training.  In addition, she is also a certified Advanced Stress Management Instructor. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Ms. Julie Lewis, Julie Miles Lewis is a British motivational speaker, author, personal leadership specialist and founder of Mountain High.  An Author of the C-Suite Best Seller book “Moving Mountains – Discover the Mountain in You” Julie is a Professional speaker, an Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Resilience consultant and an Author, who challenges and changes the way people THINK, ACT and DREAM.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

“ZENPod”, Season 5, episode 4, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh, also known as the “Sporty Sikh”, the only 60 year old blind person in the world to run 101 half marathons.  Amarjeet has till date done over 200 plus runs and that is the official tally. Sighted till age 13, he started losing vision gradually and attained the condition of Total Blindness at the age of 40. A Mountaineer, Swimmer and Runner, he started participating in sports & adventure activities at the age of 48. Amarjeet has successfully completed(four times) a Walkathon of 300Kms long, from Mumbai - Shirdi walk for the blind. “If you are there in this world, it is due to the grace of God.  Have faith in God, Do good deeds with good thoughts; this is spirituality says  Shri. Amarjeet Sporty Sikh Singh, in his conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan.Amarjeet has successfully completed a Walkathon of 300Kms long, from Mumbai - Shirdi walk for the blind four timesHe has been featured prominently in several inspiring international videos and international books.In addition to Running, Amarjeet is also a mountaineer and Swimmer.  He has successfully done treks in parts of Himalayas, more than half of the Sahyadri ranges, Himachal, Rajasthan and Goa and topping it all off with a successful Kailash Parikrama Yatra. Some of Amarjeet’s stupendous achievements :- The only blind person to :- ·      To complete 160-km run/walk from Mumbai-Pune.·      Paramotor at the altitude of 1,000 feet above sea level (for about 10kms.)·      Scale 19,830ft. high Dolma Pass in Kailash Parikrama, Tibet (China)·      Completed 1,100ft. rappelling from Takmak Point in Raigad Fort, Maharashtra·      Over the Age of 60+, in India to run and walk from Mumbai-Pune (approx 160kms). Some of Amarjeet’s significant Awards include :- ·      Star Believe Award, By Star Sports·      International Sikh Acheiver’s Award in Sports, By SatSri Akal Charitable Trust·      Best Sportsman of the Year, By National Sports Club for the Blind, Mumbai·      Star Achiever, Best Sportsman, By AnaamPrem·      Marathi Gaurav Puruskaar, Blind Marathon Runner Award, 2016·      Mumbai Mayor's Award for Divyaang- GAURAV PURASKAAR·      Inspirational Runner Award 2019·      Mumbai Road Runner's Award for Inspirational Challenged Runner of the Year·      Vaisakhi Khel Ratna Award, By Sikh Community, Ahmednagar “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit. You can reach Amarjeet on on +91-9821362022.

Curtain raiser - Season-5, of “ZENPod”, featuring Shri Amarjeet Singh, also known as the “Sporty Sikh”, the only 60 year old blind person in the world to run 101 half marathons.  Amarjeet has till date done over 200 plus runs and that is the official tally. Sighted till age 13, he started losing vision gradually and attained the condition of Total Blindness at the age of 40.  A Mountaineer, Swimmer and Runner, he started participating in sports & adventure activities at the age of 48.  Amarjeet has successfully completed(four times) a Walkathon of 300Kms long, from Mumbai - Shirdi walk for the blind. “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-5, episode 4,(Part 2) featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan,   a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award and a recipient of the  first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.Her work has reached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers. Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technology, ECD & has Published world class training materials and primary school text books in mathematics, skills development and ECD materials.Sharanjeet has published several books including an autobiography ‘In My Own Name’ in 1985 which subsequently became a school text in England.    http://www.mcis.org.za “It does not suit my nature to believe in creation, Nature, divinity, in one kind of God; and yet, as a hard cord mathematics and Quantum Physics person, if I look around me, the beauty of Universe, the complexity of Mother Nature says to me that there is a Higher power!” says  Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. After studying for a full four years for Medicine, she was thrown out of family and India as a result of a traditional clash, that turned into banishment. Sharanjeet Shan spent her adult life in England, studying, working and writing. She gained a first degree and a masters in Social Science: how slavery colonialism and patriarchy came about. She taught Maths and Science for twenty years in England at various levels moving into management positions over a period of thirty years including an Office for Standards in Education inspector. In 1995, Sharanjeet was invited to lead Maths Centre in 1995, transforming a small and struggling project into the widely respected institution it is today and to lead developments within the new dispensation of the South African Maths and Science delivery.  The Centre works with some 500 disadvantaged schools enabling Teacher and learner development in Maths, Science and Technology. Constantly seeking anti-poverty solutions, Sharanjeet is committed to serving children and young people into the fourth Industrial revolution, promoting critical and creative thinking through STEM subjects at all levels of schooling. Her Maths Centre conducts advocacy campaigns for parents, business, industry, children with disabilities and promotes language connections.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-5, episode 4,(Part 2) featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan,   a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award and a recipient of the  first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.Her work has reached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers. Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technology, ECD & has Published world class training materials and primary school text books in mathematics, skills development and ECD materials.Sharanjeet has published several books including an autobiography ‘In My Own Name’ in 1985 which subsequently became a school text in England.    http://www.mcis.org.za “It does not suit my nature to believe in creation, Nature, divinity, in one kind of God; and yet, as a hard cord mathematics and Quantum Physics person, if I look around me, the beauty of Universe, the complexity of Mother Nature says to me that there is a Higher power!” says  Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. After studying for a full four years for Medicine, she was thrown out of family and India as a result of a traditional clash, that turned into banishment. Sharanjeet Shan spent her adult life in England, studying, working and writing. She gained a first degree and a masters in Social Science: how slavery colonialism and patriarchy came about. She taught Maths and Science for twenty years in England at various levels moving into management positions over a period of thirty years including an Office for Standards in Education inspector. In 1995, Sharanjeet was invited to lead Maths Centre in 1995, transforming a small and struggling project into the widely respected institution it is today and to lead developments within the new dispensation of the South African Maths and Science delivery.  The Centre works with some 500 disadvantaged schools enabling Teacher and learner development in Maths, Science and Technology. Constantly seeking anti-poverty solutions, Sharanjeet is committed to serving children and young people into the fourth Industrial revolution, promoting critical and creative thinking through STEM subjects at all levels of schooling. Her Maths Centre conducts advocacy campaigns for parents, business, industry, children with disabilities and promotes language connections.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-5, episode 4,(Part 2) featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan,   a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award and a recipient of the  first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.Her work has reached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers. Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technology, ECD & has Published world class training materials and primary school text books in mathematics, skills development and ECD materials.Sharanjeet has published several books including an autobiography ‘In My Own Name’ in 1985 which subsequently became a school text in England.    http://www.mcis.org.za “It does not suit my nature to believe in creation, Nature, divinity, in one kind of God; and yet, as a hard cord mathematics and Quantum Physics person, if I look around me, the beauty of Universe, the complexity of Mother Nature says to me that there is a Higher power!” says  Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. After studying for a full four years for Medicine, she was thrown out of family and India as a result of a traditional clash, that turned into banishment. Sharanjeet Shan spent her adult life in England, studying, working and writing. She gained a first degree and a masters in Social Science: how slavery colonialism and patriarchy came about. She taught Maths and Science for twenty years in England at various levels moving into management positions over a period of thirty years including an Office for Standards in Education inspector. In 1995, Sharanjeet was invited to lead Maths Centre in 1995, transforming a small and struggling project into the widely respected institution it is today and to lead developments within the new dispensation of the South African Maths and Science delivery.  The Centre works with some 500 disadvantaged schools enabling Teacher and learner development in Maths, Science and Technology. Constantly seeking anti-poverty solutions, Sharanjeet is committed to serving children and young people into the fourth Industrial revolution, promoting critical and creative thinking through STEM subjects at all levels of schooling. Her Maths Centre conducts advocacy campaigns for parents, business, industry, children with disabilities and promotes language connections.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.

Season-5, episode 4,(Part 2) featuring a Teacher and Champion of Children, Ms. Sharanjeet Shan,   a globally recognised social entrepreneur, and recipient of the Schwab Foundation’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year award and a recipient of the  first Chancellor’s award from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.Her work has reached about 500 K learners and about 30K teachers. Sharanjeet is Executive Director for the Maths Centre, and has championed Maths, Science and Technology education for children in South Africa for 25 years. She has conceptualized and managed many projects in Maths, Science, Technology, ECD & has Published world class training materials and primary school text books in mathematics, skills development and ECD materials.Sharanjeet has published several books including an autobiography ‘In My Own Name’ in 1985 which subsequently became a school text in England.    http://www.mcis.org.za “It does not suit my nature to believe in creation, Nature, divinity, in one kind of God; and yet, as a hard cord mathematics and Quantum Physics person, if I look around me, the beauty of Universe, the complexity of Mother Nature says to me that there is a Higher power!” says  Ms. Sharanjeet Shan, in her conversation with Venkatesh Mahadevan. After studying for a full four years for Medicine, she was thrown out of family and India as a result of a traditional clash, that turned into banishment. Sharanjeet Shan spent her adult life in England, studying, working and writing. She gained a first degree and a masters in Social Science: how slavery colonialism and patriarchy came about. She taught Maths and Science for twenty years in England at various levels moving into management positions over a period of thirty years including an Office for Standards in Education inspector. In 1995, Sharanjeet was invited to lead Maths Centre in 1995, transforming a small and struggling project into the widely respected institution it is today and to lead developments within the new dispensation of the South African Maths and Science delivery.  The Centre works with some 500 disadvantaged schools enabling Teacher and learner development in Maths, Science and Technology. Constantly seeking anti-poverty solutions, Sharanjeet is committed to serving children and young people into the fourth Industrial revolution, promoting critical and creative thinking through STEM subjects at all levels of schooling. Her Maths Centre conducts advocacy campaigns for parents, business, industry, children with disabilities and promotes language connections.  “ZENPod” is a Podcast series that features trailblazers from different walks of life, with a purpose to build an empowered eco-system where learnings and experiences from these enlightened professionals, will be available within “arms reach of desire” for those who aspire to scale higher and wish to contribute, in their life’s pursuit.