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!