Podcasts by Millennial Musings with Anurag

27.0: On becoming a DJ and everything dance music with sharma from 2022-01-21T05:47:33

On the latest episode of Millennial Musings, host Anurag welcomes onboard his good friend and DJ, Divyae Sharma, aka sharma, to discuss all things dance music. They discuss sharma's journey into...

26.0: On how Magic Bus provides meaningful livelihoods to India's vulnerable youth with Anuj Alphonson from 2021-07-21T00:30:59

As one of the most impactful and influential NGOs in India, Magic Bus has transformed the lives of over one million children and young people living in poverty. This week's guest, Anuj Alphonson...

MMS 1.0: The most epic fourth of July celebration (with the Foo Fighters) from 2021-07-04T22:38:18

Introducing Millennial Musings Shorts (MMS), my stories, thoughts, and rants - in under 5 minutes!

Today is the fourth of July and while reminiscing all the unforgettable memories I've ha...

25.0: On normalizing and de-stigmatizing divorce with Shasvathi Siva from 2021-06-30T06:49:17

The institution of marriage is often propped up to be this sacred, unbreakable bond between couples (and in some cultures, their families) and places unhealthy and sometimes dangerous expectatio...

24.0: On Understanding generation Z (Gen Z), their relationship with technology, and the future of marketing with Vishal Raj Menon from 2021-06-20T13:00

We're departing from our usual approach in this episode. In fact, we are shining our light on yet an another misunderstood generation - Generation Z. Many recall Tik Tok dances and other social ...

23.0: On "Where are you really from?" with Rohit Bhatnagar from 2021-06-03T18:15:14

Following a prolonged hiatus, Millennial Musings is back with a brand new episode. Recorded in mid-2020, host Anurag and guest Rohit Bhatnagar discuss the challenges of growing up as a third cul...

22.0: On Child & Adolescent Rights with Havovi Wadia, CEO, Save The Children India from 2021-01-05T15:14:13

In the first episode of 2021, host Anurag and guest Havovi Wadia discuss in depth, all things pertinent to child and adolescent rights in India. They discuss the difficulty of being a child duri...

21.0: On imposter syndrome & how to navigate it with Eusebius McKaiser from 2020-10-20T16:00

We're back! Season 3 is now live and we kick it off with an in depth exploration on imposter syndrom with author, broadcaster, and Rhodes Scholar Eusebius McKaiser. Anurag and Eusebius open up a...

20.0: On Fighting the Odds, Assimilating to your Environment, and Taking Risks to Follow Happiness with Sarvesh Singh from 2020-08-21T15:13:56

In this milestone episode of Millennial Musings, Sarvesh shares his inspirational story - about his difficult childhood, his mother's strength and many sacrifices, the need to assimilate to diff...

19.0: On Building a Healthy Snacks Startup in China as a Foreigner: from the dorm room to national supermarket bestseller with Tomas Fuentes Benitez (Founder of STOKES) from 2020-08-04T04:30

Building a business in China is one of the most notoriusly difficult tasks to accomplish. Now doing that as a foreigner? Next to impossible! Argentinian national Tomas Fuentes Benitez, however, ...

18.0: On protests, addressing and combatting systems of oppression, and growing up black in America with Willie Thompson and Justin Bryant from 2020-06-14T21:50:04

The protests that have broken out in the United States following the brutal murder  of George Floyd in Minnesota by a white police officer has led to a lot of uncomfortable, yet overdue &nb...

17: On growing up in poverty, never giving up, and building a foundation to educate thousands of vulnerable children in Nepal with Surya Karki from 2020-05-06T15:42:31

Surya Karki is one of the most inspirational people you will ever come across. He was born and brought up in poverty by a single mother in a village where education was a rare sight and schoolin...

16.0: On mental health in the time of coronavirus and social distancing with Ruchita Chandrashekar from 2020-04-08T14:49:09

In this episode, Anurag and his guest Ruchita chat about the mental health consequences of social distancing in the time of coronavirus. They chat about many of Anurag's recent struggles, includ...

15.0: On Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) with Samir and Shalaj from 2020-03-26T18:59:25

Anurag, Samir, and Shalaj discuss their mixed martial arts fandom, and talk all things UFC. They chat about how they got to loving the sport, who their favorite fighters are, and some of their most...

14.0: On living in China during the time of Coronavirus, successfully navigating social isolation, raising awareness and combatting misinformation with Jonathan Lopez from 2020-03-15T09:16:34

Jonathan Lopez lives and works in Beijing, China, where he just recently completed his 50th day in self-imposed social isolation. With Anurag, he shares his experience of living in a China that ...

13.0: On India's 2019 World Cup Run, Strategizing the Future of Indian Cricket & Dhoni's Legend Status with Shalaj Lawania from 2019-07-12T09:33:13

Anurag and Shalaj discuss India's run in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the highs and the lows, as well as where India could have planned better. They also chat about the future of Indian cricket, mak...

12.0: On Battling a Life-Threatening Disease & Decoding Healthcare Policy in America with Anirudh Srirangam from 2019-05-26T12:30

In 2017, Anirudh was diagnosed with a rare blood disease that threatened to derail his life. Anirudh shares the incredible story of how he battled the disease twice, receiving two bone marrow tr...

11.0: On Being a Game-Changing Visual Artist, Doing It Yourself (DIY), and the Journey of a Young Woman Entrepreneur with Mehek Malhotra from 2019-05-07T13:30

Mehek shares her inspirational story of her work as a game-changing visual artist, and the founding of her studio, Giggling Monkey. Anurag and Mehek also chat about the power and importance of t...

10.0: On Leadership and Fighting Systemic Injustice with Payton Head from 2019-05-01T11:30

Anurag and Payton discuss all things leadership and highlight what it means to be authentic and compassionate in today's society. Payton shares his inspirational story leading the University of Mis...

9.0: On Being a Teacher in America, Founding a Successful EdTech Startup, and Democratic Socialism with Varun Gulati from 2019-04-20T09:30

Anurag and Varun chat about the American education system--Varun's experience as a public school teacher with Teach For America, the challenges to equitable distribution of education, and the benef...

8.0: On Making Space for Kindness, Finding Balance, and Beating Burnout in our Daily Lives with Varunya Venkatesh from 2019-04-16T15:09:54

Anurag and Varunya discuss the importance of making kindness a part of our daily lives, and the challenge of finding balance between the many hats we wear. Varunya shares her insights on how to ...

7.0: Indian Elections 2019, Inside the Mind of a BJP Supporter with Ravindra Kenchappa from 2019-04-13T06:30

Anurag chats with Ravindra to understand what makes him a big supporter of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Set in the backdrop of the 2019 Indian genera...

6.0: On Michael Jackson, Sexual Assault Allegations, and the Art vs. Artist Separation with Newman D'Silva from 2019-04-09T12:30

Anurag and Newman discuss the impact and legacy of Michael Jackson, as well as the sexual assault allegations that have resurfaced due to the new HBO documentary, Leaving Neverland. Having been ...

5.0: On the India-Pakistan Conflict, Politicization of War, & the Role of Media and Journalism with Shalaj Lawania from 2019-03-05T15:15:55

Anurag and Shalaj chat about the Pulwama terror attack, and the resulting conflict between India and Pakistan that has gravely escalated security concerns in the Indian Subcontinent. They cover ...

4.0: On Addiction, Sobriety, and Making a Film on Recovery with Andrea Gonzales-Paul from 2019-02-05T15:23:23

Andrea opens up about her struggles with alcohol addiction, her journey in sobriety, and how she turned the camera on herself to film an incredibly beautiful and vulnerable documentary on her jo...

3.0: On Founding a Tech Startup, Moving to America, and Taking Risks with Farhaj Mayan from 2019-01-29T12:30

Anurag and Farhaj talk about an eclectic range of topics including growing up in Dubai, moving to the United States, joining a fraternity, traveling around Europe with nothing but RedBull cans, ...

2.0: On Moving for Love, Facing Challenges, and South Africa with Ami Bhatt from 2019-01-22T14:27:41

In the second episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Ami chat about South Africa, and the challenges of moving to a new country for love.

Ami Bhatt is a doctoral student at Claremont G...

1.0: On Climate Change, Energy, and Policy with Narayan Subramanian from 2019-01-20T16:31:28

In the first episode of Millennial Musings, Anurag and Narayan discuss climate change, energy, and policy making in today's global context.

Narayan Subramanian is a Joint MPA/JD Candidate...