Salman Needs A Job - a podcast about jobs
By Salman Mushir
Salman Needs A Job - a podcast about jobsJan 27, 2020
08: Writing about Startups to Starting up w/ Raghu Mohan
Episode 8 of #SalmanNeedsAJob is about entrepreneurship and startups, with Raghu Mohan. Raghu was part of early teams at YourStory, Hacker Earth, and Udacity (India), and has ventured out on his own to start an innovation management company. This interview goes through his journey in career and looks at entrepreneurship as a job, career opportunities in emerging tech, remote work, education, and his learnings from the many jobs prior to starting up.
There are some extremely valuable career lessons in here, and I hope you enjoy this interview.
Video link: https://youtu.be/nmWOZQYc9qI
Raghu links:
- Twitter @pythonhulk: https://twitter.com/pythonhulk
- IBC.media: https://ibc.media/
- The intro on this episode was quite long going over coronavirus and remote work, and warrants a lot of supporting links:
- Zoho Remotely: https://www.zoho.com/remotely/
- Crunchbase news report: https://news.crunchbase.com/news/remote-workstation-startup-growrk-sees-surge-in-demand-amid-coronavirus-fears/
- Ultimate Guide to Remote Work by Zapier: https://zapier.com/learn/remote-work/
- Times of India update about Corona Virus in Bangalore (Mar 10): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/techie-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-in-bengaluru/articleshow/74555624.cms
- Why Everyone Loves Remote Work - The Remote Work Report by usefyi: https://usefyi.com/remote-work-report/
I am @salmanmushir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
07: On Quitting & Finding Purpose w/ Nikhil Taneja
In Feb 2018, Nikhil Taneja quit his job as General Manager at Yash Raj Films at the peak of his career, in a pursuit to find purpose in his work. Through this sabbatical, Nikhil went on to explore things he found meaning in which led to getting involved in extremely rewarding opportunities like being part of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and more. In this interview, Nikhil reflects on this entire journey and sheds light on his learnings about the Youth which formed the basis of the purpose-driven youth media company he founded called Yuvaa. Nikhil is a mental health advocate, and he shares the many challenges he faces doing the work he does, and helps understand the value of taking care of oneself.
Links:
- @tanejamainhoon: https://www.instagram.com/tanejamainhoon/
- @weareyuvaa: https://www.instagram.com/weareyuvaa/
- LinkedIn Article referenced in the podcast (read): https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/quitting-pursuit-meaning-nikhil-taneja/
- I am @salmanmushir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
- Chanting Meditation interview during the break (watch): https://www.instagram.com/p/B3r0jrhHnED/
- Video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/P5KXa-rGBAA
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06: Following Love w/ Abhi & Niyu
In Valentine's week edition of #SalmanNeedsAJob, I have 2 very special guests on. Abhiraj Rajadhyaksha and Niyati Mavinkurve, popularly known on Instagram as Abhi and Niyu. They are on a pursuit of Following Love and have been traveling across India for 200 days, creating extremely impactful videos for their series 100 Reasons to Love India.
[Special announcement] Farak Padta Hai - Merchandise from Abhi & Niyu: https://rzp.io/l/FPHTee
(Merchandise by Abhi & Niyu, that is eco-friendly, reusable, and will support Abhi and Niyu continue the amazing work they have been doing with their content).
Video version of the episode (youtube): https://youtu.be/GVg2jNnBsHs
This interview goes in-depth about their creative process, their use of social media, their thoughts on education in India, career opportunities of today, and about loving your job.
Links from the video:
- Instagram @abhiandniyu: https://www.instagram.com/abhiandniyu/
- Eat Raja (India’s viral juice): https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jJnCPhRaP/
- Are banks stealing your money? (watch here) : https://www.facebook.com/followinglovefilms/videos/418044115552829/
- When India Lost a War (watch here): https://www.instagram.com/p/B1GxAL3BtUz/
I am @salmanmushir on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
Video - Israeli’s love India (video mentioned during break): https://youtu.be/z6mHvXf9Y_o
Podcast recommendations from Niyu:
Side Hustle School: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qnXDWYMqKD3nNBiJFXyP6
Side Hustle Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/6eRgjm2Wo07RSe0UHqb4dL
This interview was taken at a Tedx event at St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore.
05: All about Screewriting w/ Rekha Nigam
This episode is all about screenwriting with Rekha Nigam. Rekha’s work spans across the entertainment industry working with top TV networks, advertising agencies, and screenwriting for prominent Bollywood movies like Parineeta & Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. In addition to the profession of screenwriting itself, we discuss the foundations of storytelling, about the film industry, reading, writing, languages, digital media, and the role that women play in the advertising industry.
Rekha Nigam is a natural storyteller, and in this episode is a fun-filled conversation where I learn a ton about her craft with this passionate storyteller.
Links:
- Video version of the podcast (YouTube link): https://youtu.be/t1fz1Kwf-wQ
- India Film Project video mentioned during break (watch here): https://youtu.be/e2dGkfRk3M8
- My Instagram @salmanmushir: https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
- How to explain gaps in employment: https://zety.com/blog/gaps-in-employment
- My project lifepro.tools mentioned in the intro: https://lifepro.tools/
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04: Job search update + Job as a Compliance Analyst w/ Shreshta Bhandary
This episode contains 2 interviews. In the first interview, my friend Shreshta Bhandary turned the mic around and interviewed me about what’s been going on with my job search, and about my plans with #SalmanNeedsAJob. It was recorded at Zomaland. In the second interview, I speak to Shreshta Bhandary about her job as a compliance Analyst.
Video links:
- Interview 1 with me: https://youtu.be/jTlKyOo6MPM
- Interview 2 with Shreshta: https://youtu.be/XngWxrOIUCY
The reason for featuring 2 separate topics in the same episode, is because it was both me Shreshta interviewing each other, so you may find it fitting to listen.
I am @salmanmushir on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
Shreshta Bhandary on Instagram:
03: From Medical Research to RJ to Cricket Commentator & Coach w/ Neeil Ojha
Neeil Ojha started his first job in Formulation Research, then switched to working in media, and is now working as a Cricket Coach & Commentator with ICC in Dubai. Neeil has been very innovative with his career through active learning and upskilling, and has positioned himself to be in demand to a variety of disciplines. In this interview, I explore the fascinating career of Neeil Ojha and try to understand some of the decisions he had to take through the multiple pivots in his career.
Being a former Dubai expat myself, we bond over life in Dubai too. I found it to be a totally entertaining conversation and I hope you enjoy it!
Links:
- Video version of the Podcast (watch here): https://youtu.be/qjX4F9Deo_0
- About public holidays in Singapore (read here): https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/public-holidays/is-an-employee-entitled-to-another-day-off-if-a-public-holiday-falls-on-a-rest-day-or-non-working-day
- India Film Project video mentioned during break (watch here): https://youtu.be/e2dGkfRk3M8
- Neeil Ojha Instagram (@superneeil): https://www.instagram.com/superneeil/
- My Instagram (@salmanmushir): https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
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02: Future of Work w/ Abhijit Bhaduri
On the second episode of Salman Needs A Job podcast - I am joined by Abhijit Bhaduri. He is a digital transformation coach who has worked in leadership roles at some of the top companies in India (like Microsoft, Wipro, Pepsico, Colgate). He has authored many books and is a thought leader about the Future of Work.
In this interview, Abhijit shares some extremely valuable insights about the skills of the future, personal branding and social media, gig work, the role of technology and automation in the workplace, and a bunch of other topics about his work and education that I am sure you will find fascinating.
Links:
- Video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zdXPGWKiJow
- I am @salmanmushir on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
- The TapChief Video mentioned during the break: https://youtu.be/eVkD6AZrvPQ
- Another similar video - What HBR India is working on: https://youtu.be/O7ryy3N2JzM
Abhijit Bhaduri:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/AbhijitBhaduri
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhijitbhaduri/
- Dreamers & Unicorns (podcast by Abhijit Bhaduri): https://open.spotify.com/show/2dLg4AoIxxXMIvF23NPd0r
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01: Profession of Podcasting w/ Mae Thomas
On the first episode of #SalmanNeedsAJob - I am joined by Mae Thomas, a veteran podcaster from India who has been hosting shows for over 5 years. Mae shares her journey getting started as a podcaster, the roles she has taken up working for and managing podcasting companies and the many lesser-known career opportunities in the podcasting industry.
It is a very interesting conversation. I hope you guys enjoy it!
Links:
- Video version of the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jT-pASy4Qnw
- Christmas Bazaar video mentioned during the break: https://youtu.be/tvANIHGdxBo
- I am @salmanmushir on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salmanmushir/
Mae Thomas:
- Instagram: @maethomas https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/
- Twitter: @maebemaebe https://twitter.com/maebemaebe
- Maed In India Podcast: https://maedinindia.fanlink.to/podcast
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0: Introducing #SalmanNeedsAJob
Welcome to Salman Needs A Job - a podcast about jobs, premiering Jan 13, 2020.
So, I am @salmanmushir. I have taken a sabbatical from corporate life, moved back from Dubai to Bangalore, and am working from scratch developing skills as a full-stack digital creator. I create content about jobs, conferences, early entrepreneurial stories, and decision making around key life events.
Let me direct you to 5 videos on my YouTube that you may like:
- Exploring Blockchain scene in India 15 min conference vlog - http://bit.ly/blockchain-vlog
- What HBR India is working on? 10 min interview - https://youtu.be/O7ryy3N2JzM
- Challenges of acting career 6 min interview - https://youtu.be/4uPqkedRj4o
- The career of VP of New Tech at Reliance Jio 21 min interview - https://youtu.be/KadlhHdh_B0
- Hubspot vs Spreadsheets (10 min Interview - https://youtu.be/_lqv9EbX4Lo
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