This episode was filmed in October 2023
Sarah Sarosh is a trailblazing content creator in more ways than one. With over 1.45 million subscribers on YouTube, a rapidly growing instant coffee company and high-profile beauty collaborations, Sarah is known for her non-stop hustle and ambition to make things bigger and better. Her straight-talking nature wins her fans and critics alike, debating over her choices be it on food, religious identity or how one should spend one’s money. In this free-wheeling conversation, we discuss how Sarah handles the barrage of hate, tips for running a small business and how to state your worth as a beauty creator
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Shibani Bedi has done what few content creators have successfully been able to do - successfully make the switch from content creation to the big-screen. From her role in the film “Thank you for Coming” and other web series, to creating memorable online characters like “Gurgaon Wali Bhua” and “Preenka ki Mummy” - Shibani has honed her skills in writing and acting and is hungry for more. In this episode we talk about her time as a journalist with NDTV, her college years, the story behind the Preenka ki Parents series, whether being a content creator has hindered or benefitted her acting career and she shares advice for those trying to make it into Bollywood, in her trademark straight forward and hilarious style.
This episode was filmed in December 2023.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shibani_bedi/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk___0Lq6sU
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Aanam Chasmawallah, or Aanam C as she’s better known online, is among India’s earliest bloggers. And also the best suited to talk about how she’s adapted to the changing social media landscapes for over 10 years. From penning long-form posts & photos on her blog What When Wear, to adapting to YouTube vlogs and now to short-form video content on Instagram & YouTube, Aanam has successfully reinvented herself time & time again. Her biggest creative pursuit yet - her homegrown award-winning beauty brand Wearified, where Aanam combines both her entrepreneurial and creative sides to create products that her audience and many others love.
In this episode we talk about her early days, her content strategy, handling hate comments and tips on building your own personal brand and cosmetic company
This podcast was filmed in March 2024
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aanamc/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQUiJX7ZGFMOqK7oJlEwvg
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Saumya Sahni aka @mrsholmes221’s witty take on feminism, politics and society are a treat to watch. Her sharp writing, coupled with humorous jabs and on-camera ease that makes you feel like she’s talking directly to you, the viewer, has made her a fan favourite online. In this episode we talk about her influences, rebelling from a young age growing up in a small city, her shift from a marketing job to becoming a full-time content creator, her parents’ reaction to her content, family drama and the story behind her unique username hehe
This episode was filmed in December 2023.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsholmes221b/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mrsholmes221
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0:00-1:06 Intro
1:07-3:55 Hair colour impact
3:56-8:23 Childhood
8:24-11:10 The Mumbai move
11:11-14:48 Becoming a content creator
14:49-19:00 Story behind the handle
19:01-23:48 Should you become a full-time content creator?
23:49-30:58 Fighting burnout
30:59-42:00 bigger creators copying her work
42:00-47:48 he scripting process
47:49-54:00 problematic couple reels
54:00-1:05:30 Getting sexually harassed online
1:05:31-1:13:36 Audience Q&A
Known simply as @bunshah , Bunshah’s satirical take on Parsis and other communities in India covers serious topics like political, social and cultural commentary in the most un-serious of ways. His loyal fans enjoy his irreverent humour, oversized bindis and effusive rants on new flavours of potato chips. In this episode we talk about his school days, what keeps him motivated to create content, his pokemon collection, why he keeps his relationship private, his not-so-private friendship with popular content creator Ranveer Allahabadia aka BeerBiceps and how he manages to create a niche for himself while also not drawing himself into a box
This episode was recorded in October 2023
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Zervaan’s Social pages:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunshah/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunshahsofficialpage618
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This episode was recorded in August 2023. Avanti Nagral is the true epitome of a multi-hyphenate. The singer-content creator-activist juggles several fields with ease, in her trademark soft-spoken manner. There are a lot of things she’s known for - her dual degree from Harvard and Berkelee, her music which addresses themes of consent, individuality and equality and, as a by-product of having an online presence, her break-up. For a few months in 2022, the video where she spoke about her breakup dominated online discourse, spawning memes, jokes and roasts. Avanti however, refuses to be defined by online chatter, and has set her eyes on defining herself by her work. In this episode, we speak about her early years in the US, shifting to India, the time she almost got arrested, how she juggled dual degrees, why she spoke up about her breakup and how she handled the aftermath. This episode was recorded in August 2023. You can watch the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast Avanti’s Social pages: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/avantinagral/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnU9c8lf6Cvfz8VkD4fxbVQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avantinagral?originalSubdomain=in You can reach me at: Email: chummaconversationspod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chummaconversations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast Episode editor: https://www.instagram.com/pspratham777/ Opening & closing sting editor: https://www.instagram.com/theprototype25/
Kavya Karnatac aka @kk.create is on a mission to make geography fun for GenZ and she does it with a delightful passion that is infectious to her nearly 1 million followers. From being an overachieving head girl to spending 2 months in a slump of just watching YouTube videos & drinking, Kavya has seen the highs & lows of life and content creation. In this episode we talk about her years growing up in Delhi, landing a job at Nutshell India, fighting burnout, getting 50k followers in 1 day, and now heading her own team as a full-time content creator. I hope you enjoy this Chumma Conversation :)
This episode was filmed in August 2023 Kavya’s socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kk.create/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kk.create.original You can reach me at: Email: chummaconversationspod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chummaconversations/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast Episode editor: https://www.instagram.com/pixis.media/ Opening & closing sting editor: https://www.instagram.com/theprototype25/
Anmol Jamwal also known as @jammypants4 or jammy pants, is the face of the popular Tried & Refused Productions YouTube channel and his new-age film reviews earn him fans & critics across the internet. In this episode we talk about his journey from being a choreographer & dancer, to the early years of TRP, to now how he preps for interviews with some of the biggest stars across the world. We also talk about movie critic cliques, when PR companies tried to blacklist him and why he started exploring Malayalam & Tamil cinema in 2019. I hope you enjoy this chumma conversation :)
Anmol's Socials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriedRefusedProductionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jammypants4/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jammypants4
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Kareema Barry is known for her witty portrayals of “Rich Mom”, “Convent SchoolGirl” and other observational comedy gems. From creating content in her sister’s apartment in Gurgaon during the pandemic, to acting on Netflix shows, Kareema’s career is on an exciting trajectory. But underneath that qUiRkY girl persona online, is an introspective mind which loves debating, writing and figuring out life. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Kolkata, the culture shock of moving to Delhi & studying at a top DU college and what it’s like dating as a public figure. ou can watch the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kareemabarry/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KareemaBarry27
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kareemabarry
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Sai Sethu has had an interesting journey from being a mechanical engineer to a journalist to now a full-time content creator & global educator at Nas Academy. Fun fact, we also went to college together! (So we share some inside stories heheheheh). In this episode we talk about childhood bullying, why he chose to switch from engineering to journalism, the “Reality” of journalism and what one change made him go viral on social media. Sai also announces a brand new venture (it’s v exciting!!). You can watch the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheground.with.sai/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVoWAuo46kEvw-CgXLHRPyw
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Shweta Vijay Nair is popularly known for her blunt & no-nonsense beauty & skincare reviews. But apart from that, there is intense online scrutiny around the former Miss India Earth winner’s personal life. In this episode we talk about Shweta’s experience as a Malayali growing up in Dubai, the harsh reality of beauty pageants, why people keep speculating about her husband and why she won’t do family/mommy vlogs. She also reveals an exciting upcoming venture, so stay tuned for that
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShwetaVijay
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shwetavijaynair/
Shweta’s recommendations: https://linktr.ee/shwetavj
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Yushika Jolly has clearly divided the internet. Some people know her as “the girl who owns the hair colouring company” and others as “that arrogant girl who insulted Shark Tank judges”. Regardless of how you view it, the fact is that Yushika is a maverick 26-year-old founder of a thriving business that is adored by India’s GenZ, Birds of Paradyes - who also secured funding from 2 of India’s top CEOs. In this episode we talk about the controversial Shark Tank episode, how she got into colouring hair, her Tinder-match-turned-marriage and tips on starting your own business. Enjoy :)
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Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/yushikajolly/
Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/birdsofparadyes/
Website: https://www.birdsofparadyes.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@birdsofparadyes
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Ivana Perkovic is often known as "the Dutch girl who moved to India". But there has to be more to that one line, right? Turns out Ivana has very interesting stories from combating bullies & navigating tough kids in the Netherlands, to quitting her job to travel the world and how a chance encounter with a Hindi movie at her Indian friend's house changed the course of her life. In this episode we also talk about why she's kept her relationship so secretive on social media, how life is like for her as a foreigner in Bangalore and the famous "Dutch Chai" incident.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelvlogiv/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TravelVlogIv
Website: https://www.ivanaperkovic.com/
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Tanya Appachu, better known as Your Insta Lawyer on Instagram, is a lawyer-turned-content creator whose mission is to make Indians legally literate. With over 200k followers, Tanya's videos aim to make the complex world of legalese accessible, with a special focus on women's rights. In this episode we talk about her early life in Coorg & then Mysore, how she switched from business to law, her first few years as a lawyer in a small city and life as an army wife. We also discuss the other side of content creation, which is figuring out the right outfit for blogger events and tackling skincare in your 30s.
Tanya’s social pages:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourinstalawyer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-appachu-kaul-94242318/?originalSubdomain=in
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Krish Ashok, author of "Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking", is no stranger to controversy, considering he busts myths about a very sensitive topic - food. In this episode we talk about his childhood, how he met his wife, his time as a semi-professional musician and how life has changed ever since he started going viral on Instagram. Krish shares great tips on how to stay grounded, how to maximise your productivity and also shares a small peek into an exciting upcoming project.
You can buy "Masala Lab" here: https://amzn.to/43Iqj1Y
Krish’s social channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab/
Blog: https://krishashok.me/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/krishashok
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@krishashok
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I first came across Siddhaarth Aalambayan after his in-car interview series, The Bombay Journey, showed up in my explore feed. And his relaxed ease around celebrities stems from his experience of being a child actor, playing Nandita Das’ son in the 2000 film, Hari Bhari. Since then he’s gone to work as a director, producer and host (we also have a work connection going back a few years!). In this episode we talk about the process behind creating and filming The Bombay Journey, branded content and how to pitch your dream TV show.
You can check out Siddhaarth’s social channels here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestorytellerindia/?hl=en
The Bombay Journey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDZ7GJJqLtU&list=PLiXN2WsxiElahbvD_GwYgX-xuVOVZVT6P
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Sharan Nair is known for his wild YouTube videos where as he puts it, "crazy s*** happens". But behind the chaotic Logan Paul-esque persona is someone who is laser-focused on becoming the biggest YouTuber in the world. On this episode we talk about Sharan's life growing up in Russia, why he dropped out of college (twice), his big move to Dubai and of course, the story behind "Loco Raju".
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharannair/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesharannair
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Shaziya Ashraf, better known as @thatanimemom on social media is instantly recognisable from her fiery red hair, her stunning cosplay transformations and her hilarious rants on brown parents. She’s also a former dentist, the mother to a young daughter and one of the most popular content creators in Dubai. In this episode we talk about her growing up in Dubai, college life in Mangalore and how she balances life as a anime-loving cosplayer, mother & wife.
You can check out Shaziya’s social channels here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatanimemom/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatanimemom
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Shaziya290
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Akanksha Kommirelly is a whiz at creating jaw-dropping makeup looks. But there's more to this Hyderabad-based beauty blogger than that. She took a chance at doing content creation full-time soon after graduating from engineering, with a 6-month deadline promise to her parents. That leap of faith has resulted in over 200k followers across Instagram and YouTube and a community that loves her for her honest approach to skincare & makeup. In this episode we talk about how her school life was, making the switch from engineering to makeup, dealing with unreasonable brands, how she handled moving out of her parents' house to an apartment in the same city & much more. I hope you enjoy this Chumma Conversation :)
You can check out Akanksha’s social channels here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akankshakommirelly/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AkankshaKommirelly
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