In this, the 4th episode of the 2nd Innings Podcast, hosts Suman Ghose & Atul S Nath engage in a deep conversation with guests Priyanka Mohan and Aditya Tripathi about their unique journeys of transitioning from corporate careers to pursuing their passions in art and entrepreneurship.

They explore themes of identity, emotional challenges, financial planning, and the importance of commitment in navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. Both guests share their personal stories, highlighting the struggles and triumphs they faced along the way, and offer valuable insights for those considering a similar path.

00:00 Start

03:27 Personal Introduction – Priyanka Mohan

10:35 Personal Introduction – Aditya Tripathi

22:02 Hot & Cold State

37:50 Financial Preparation

50:00 Learning & Unlearning

1:07:30 If you did it again, what would you do differently & what would you do the same?

1:13:00 Thanks

In this podcast episode, the hosts Suman Ghose & Atul S Nath chat with Neeraja Ganesh and Anurag Vaish, who have both made successful transitions to their second innings. Neeraja and Anurag talk about their experiences of taking the plunge and starting their own ventures. Neeraja shares how she had the confidence to leave her corporate job and start the JobsForHer Foundation because she knew there was enough work to do and she wouldn't be bored. Anurag, on the other hand, didn't have a plan to get out of his job but when he saw an opportunity in behavioral science, he took the leap and started Final Mile. Both of them emphasize the importance of unlearning, relearning, and taking action. Neeraja Ganesh discusses her passion for diversity and inclusion and her purpose of helping women succeed. Anurag emphasizes the importance of caring for people's happiness and success and the need to make a positive mindset shift. The guests also discuss the value of valuing oneself, networking, and taking action on one's passions. They advise not to do things differently just for the sake of it and to fully commit to what you want to do.

Hosts, Atul S Nath + Suman Ghose, in conversation with 3 guests - Aparna Choudharie, Ashish Athawle and Uday Kiran. The guests share their personal stories of upbringing, education, and career journeys. Aparna talks about her corporate career and her passion for pottery, while Ashish shares his journey in brand marketing and retail. Uday discusses his transition from a corporate career to becoming a leadership coach and storyteller. Each guest had their own unique path and took time to identify their passion and create a sustainable business model around it. The principal themes of the conversation are the triggers for leaving the corporate world, the emotions and challenges faced during the transition, and the importance of financial preparation. 00:00 Start 03:25 (Very) Personal Introduction – Uday Kiran 09:40 (Very) Personal Introduction – Aparna Choudharie 15:45 (Very) Personal Introduction – Ashish Athawle 36:00 When & How they took the plunge 55:05 Hot & Cold State / Financial Preparation 1:18:46 If you did it again, what would you do differently & what would you do the same? 1:31:23 Words of Advice 1:37:42 Thanks