Imagine working on not just one, but two ecosystem-changing initiatives, and being a hugely successful entrepreneur at that. On today’s episode of Say Again with Amrita Tripathi, I speak to Neha Kirpal, social entrepreneur, co-founder Amaha, and member of the founding cohort of The India Mental Health Alliance.

She first shot into the spotlight for setting up and running the India Art Fair, before deciding to sell her stake and move to the completely different world of mental healthcare. On this episode of Say Again, she shares her own personal story – the mental illness and challenges within her own family that made this decision to leave the glitz and glamour of the art world a no-brainer, and how she may just have found her life’s mission.

If you're passionate about mental health, entrepreneurship, or the intersections of art and advocacy, this conversation is a must-listen.

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Show Notes

Tune in as we discus:

• A personal story: Family Experience of Mental Illness and Crisis
• The India Art Fair: From Idea to Execution as a 26 Year Old
• The Transition to Mental Health Advocacy
• Healing and Awareness: Traumatic Early Experiences for the Family
• The Power of Community in Healing and Breaking Stigma
• The Impact of Sharing Lived Experience in Mental Health
• India’s Mental Healthcare Needs: Building Amaha and the India Mental Health Aliance
• Personal Reflections, Future Goals: The Importance of Self-Acceptance

Mental health resources can be found on:

Amaha

The Health Collective

On this episode of #SayAgain, Yuvaa Chief Nikhil Taneja, the wonderful anchor of the podcast #BeAManYaar talks to Amrita Tripathi about the importance of safe spaces, and of his most impactful work. His “Kindness Project” that he kicked off for his journalism students is truly inspiring and he extends his empathy into the workplace, through his interviews and leadership.

We talk about his own journey with anxiety and the imperative need for more safe spaces for all of us. He also shares more on some of his interviews, including with Bollywood star Imran Khan, and the incomparable Bhuvan Bam – both sharing incredibly vulnerable moments and stories, that have gone viral.

Why are we raising our boys and men to only equate their self-worth with their net worth? And what can we do differently? Tune in to this episode to find out. And don’t forget to share your thoughts with us.

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Show Notes

• Introduction to Nikhil Taneja: Founder and Chief of Yuvaa, and award-winning host
• Nikhil’s most impactful work: Teaching
• Seeding The Kindness Project with students, and its impact
• How Empathy transformed Nikhil's approach to teaching and leadership
• Why focus on Men: Navigating the pressures men face in society from childhood
• Advocating for Mental Health support: The importance of creating safe spaces for mental health conversations
• Empathy and Leadership: The need for boundaries even while being an Empathetic leader
• Courage and Mental Health: A recent #BeAManYaar conversation with Bollywood star Imran Khan, and his courage, vulnerability and ability to use his platform to talk about mental health, despite stigma
• Dealing with Anxiety: While at the peak of a career in the entertainment business, dealing with Anxiety
• Nikhil’s favourite interview this year: With Bhuvan Bam who shared a moving story about seeing addiction first-hand
• Yuvaa: Admiration for youth and mission to empower
• Aging and Experience

Resources mentioned:

Yuvaa

Be a Man Yaar Season 2

In this week’s episode of #SayAgain, Nat Geo Explorer Arati Kumar-Rao shares the hidden beauty of local wisdom, from 40 names for clouds, to how her local friend and guide shared the inherent wisdom and knowledge of how to find water even in the harsh dunes of a desert. The power of wonder underscores all that she does.

Through her work as a writer, artist, and environmental journalist, Arati discusses her journey behind Marginlands: Landscapes on the Brink, a pivot from corporate life, and her approach to slow journalism documenting fragile ecosystems. Join host Amrita Tripathi for an exploration of perseverance, mentorship, and connecting with nature—and ourselves—through stories often left untold. Tune in to this enriching conversation, and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode.

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Show Notes:

• Introduction to Arati Kumar-Rao: National Geographic Explorer, BBC #Top100Women (2023), Environmental journalist, Author and photographer
• The Gift of Wonder: How curiosity and wonder can ground us and show us hidden wisdom
• Marginlands: Landscapes on the Brink: Highlights from her phenomenal book
• Stories from the Desert: The 40 Names of Clouds, the immense power and beauty of local wisdom that’s often overlooked
• Slow Journalism: Arati’s approach to documenting fragile landscapes and ecosystems
• Career Transition: From corporate life to environmental storytelling
• Challenges and Mentorship: Overcoming self-doubt and the role of mentors in her journey
• Climate Crisis: The role of understanding local geographies in addressing environmental challenges
• Aging and Wisdom: The experience and liberating aspect of aging, of starting afresh
• Fiction Writing: Arati’s current interests in exploring fiction writing and keeping a beginner’s mindset