How podcasts and Clubhouse helped me fight the pandemic.

The pandemic hit everyone hard. For me, it brought my work to a standstill. In my line of work, meeting people and creating beautiful moments are the norm. Without those, my life didn’t seem like my own.

To stay creative and connected with others, during the first lockdown, I took to the podcasting. Each week, I found things to share — a bit of nostalgia, a stimulating conversation or an inspiring story. I have been keeping it conversational and creative for 64 weeks in a row!

Almost a year later, in February 2021, I heard of Elon Musk doing a Clubhouse session. Intrigued, I downloaded the app and listened in.

Later, I tested positive for COVID-19. Forced to isolate and quarantine for weeks, I turned to Clubhouse, and formed @keralacafe. Meeting Thomas Zacharia and Biji Kurian was a turning point that led to our series ‘Success Stories — People inspiring People.’

Today we completed our 65th episode, including many Sunday specials! People from different walks of life shared their experiences and we had eight special guests too. Marching toward our 100thepisode, we are looking forward to learning from each one, and making friends of strangers.

Despite the unusual circumstances, I continue to create, engage and enjoy!

My Podcast Journey

An event manager turned Malayalam Podcaster !! Yes You read it right.

My life has been a riot of colours with many shades of grey thrown in! Without a doubt, it’s been an enriching journey. And, I am delighted to share snippets of my incredible journey through Podcast by Arabind Chandrasekhar, in my native tongue, Malayalam.

I am an event manager by profession. During the 23 years in the thrill-filled business, I have faced challenges and situations that are perfect metaphors for life itself! My love for reading and films has given me a deeper insight into what makes life worth every struggle and the conviction that there is a silver lining behind every cloud. That’s my justification for binge watching movies and all-night long reading sessions!

My passion for designing memorable events, literature and cinema are all interrelated and has spilled over into a love for media. Its potential to spread positivity and cheer excites me. Podcasts by Arabind Chandrasekhar, is a happy cocktail of insights, conversations and memories.

When Arya Dhayal spoke about her musical Journey in Podcasts by Arabind Chandrasekhar

I invite you to tune in, to my podcasts in Malayalam, as I take trips down the memory lane indulging in a bit of nostalgia; recount cherished bookish-encounters with authors famous and obscure; analyze movies from the many “-woods” and occasionally hold in depth conversations with interesting personalities.

I promise it will be fun, thought provoking and an enjoyable half-hour. Tune in to Podcasts by Arabind Chandrasekhar.

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Please listen to my podcasts and let me know your feedback.

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Happy Listening folks.