A Podcast on Conversations Across Generations
In a world that’s evolving faster than ever, Bridging the Gap is a podcast that dares to pause—and listen. Born out of a deep curiosity and an even deeper desire to connect, this series brings together two generations: a senior L&D leader with decades of experience in shaping talent and culture, and a younger guest who’s forging their own path, often unconventional, sometimes uncertain, but always bold.
At its heart, Bridging the Gap is about what happens when lived experience meets emerging ambition. It’s about hearing each other out—not to agree, but to understand. Each episode features candid, cross-generational conversations that explore how values, aspirations, work ethics, and worldviews evolve across time. Topics range from career reinvention and financial independence to creative courage, mental health, and the tug-of-war between societal expectations and personal choices.
What makes this podcast truly unique is the energy of the exchange. It’s not an interview. It’s not a lecture. It’s a dialogue. A space where wisdom is shared, assumptions are challenged, and stories become bridges. Regardless of background or profession, every guest brings fresh insights and lived realities that invite meaningful reflection and deeper empathy.
Produced by Chrysalis under the GenZen banner, Bridging the Gap is more than content. It’s connection. A reminder that in listening deeply across generations, we don’t just bridge the gap—we begin to shape what’s next, together.
Childhood Trauma to Intimacy Coach | Dhanishtaa | #ep14
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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Dhanishtaa, an intimacy coach shares her journey of what is an intimacy coach, how she chose this path, and who does she …help?
From adverse childhood experiences to coaching and helping others with their anxieties, depression, and other mental traumas. This episode explores the miraculous journey of Dhanishtaa, who not only overcame her own traumas but swore to help others with theirs.
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00:00 Introduction
01:36 What is an intimacy coach?
03:18 Societal expectations
04:14 What is shame?
05:33 Exploration and censorship
06:46 Sexual trauma
08:11 Sex education
11:11 Trauma seeping into daily life
13:44 Desensitization of violence
16:31 Working with the present
17:44 Erotic vs Pornographic
19:49 Ancient text on eroticism
21:30 Pain and desire
23:34 Parents’ reaction
26:06 Schooling days
30:06 Vulnerable story
31:25 Online trolls
36:28 Why reach out to an intimacy coach?
40:03 What is the sexual/sexuality?
43:24 Pornography vs healthy sex
48:13 Where are the customers?
48:41 Group retreat
50:25 Financial state
51:31 Age and coaching
52:41 Experimentation vs escape
55:33 Conclusion
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Childhood Trauma to Intimacy Coach | Dhanishtaa | #ep14
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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Dhanishtaa, an intimacy coach shares her journey of what is an intimacy coach, how she chose this path, and who does she …help?
From adverse childhood experiences to coaching and helping others with their anxieties, depression, and other mental traumas. This episode explores the miraculous journey of Dhanishtaa, who not only overcame her own traumas but swore to help others with theirs.
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And if you have a story to share or know someone who does, we’d love to hear from you. Until next time, take care and keep it Zen!
00:00 Introduction
01:36 What is an intimacy coach?
03:18 Societal expectations
04:14 What is shame?
05:33 Exploration and censorship
06:46 Sexual trauma
08:11 Sex education
11:11 Trauma seeping into daily life
13:44 Desensitization of violence
16:31 Working with the present
17:44 Erotic vs Pornographic
19:49 Ancient text on eroticism
21:30 Pain and desire
23:34 Parents’ reaction
26:06 Schooling days
30:06 Vulnerable story
31:25 Online trolls
36:28 Why reach out to an intimacy coach?
40:03 What is the sexual/sexuality?
43:24 Pornography vs healthy sex
48:13 Where are the customers?
48:41 Group retreat
50:25 Financial state
51:31 Age and coaching
52:41 Experimentation vs escape
55:33 Conclusion
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College Romance to Business Partners | Dr. Natasha and Dr. Kushan | #ep13
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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Dr. Natasha Raura and Dr. Kushan Dhawan share their journey from working for multiple clinics to starting their own as a young …married couple.
From MBBS entrance exam to Dentists, this journey is a reminder that with patience, passion, respect, and professionalism, one can work with their partner and enjoy it.
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00:00 Introduction
01:16 Why dentistry
05:45 No career choices
05:56 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs
08:26 College romance
11:21 No jobs after graduation
18:23 Working for a charitable trust
21:45 Setting up a private clinic
23:38 No university aid
24:49 Cost of dental equipment
26:31 Advertising for patients
27:59 Initial days of the clinic opening
29:52 The clinic today
31:46 Work life balance
34:22 Taking rejection gracefully
36:06 How much to charge
39:30 Working with your life partner
42:24 Dealing with difficult patients
45:03 Comparing yourself with others
48:06 Advice to aspiring dentists
49:07 Future plans
50:34 Remembering the patients
52:25 Tooth care advice
54:24 Conclusion
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Finance to Faith | Br. Darshan Chaitanya | #ep12
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In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Br. Darshan Chaitanya shares his powerful story of leaving behind a corporate career in the U.S. to pursue a life of …spiritual discipline in India.
From finance to Vedanta, this journey is a reminder that clarity often comes from choosing depth over convention.
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00:00 Introduction
01:10 Early school life
02:59 The Chinmaya Mission
04:37 Boarding school life
10:27 Eureka moment in school
11:34 Why US
12:33 Psychology and high school
13:21 Going back to the US
15:32 Meeting Swami
17:01 Finance job
18:44 What next?
21:57 The pull of Vedanta
24:51 How did his parents take it?
29:38 Visions of Vedanta
30:56 The path to sanyas
34:26 Life of a brahmachari
38:45 Going home as a Brahmachari
41:18 The what ifs
43:37 How can the ancient wisdom help us?
49:02 How does Darshanji close the gap
50:08 Learning to be with yourself
53:08 What about the next 5 years?
54:44 One advice from Vedanta
56:49 Conclusion
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Never Forget your Boy Band Roots | Aniket Rajgarhia | #ep11
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Meet Aniket Rajgarhia, an engineer-turned-consultant who walked away from a stable career in London to build the supply chain infrastructure powering India’s independent music industry.
From teenage bands …to fintech strategy, Aniket’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention, purpose, and solving real problems for artists.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to leave the safe path and build something soulful and scalable, this episode is for you.
Watch now!
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Family and childhood
05:41 Social media and pressures
08:04 Engineering in India
11:48 University in UK
13:08 Internships
14:28 Getting a job
17:43 Choosing the alternate path
19:45 Why India?
26:16 What is THE job?
30:18 Risk taking
33:04 No other option
34:12 Some regrets
34:58 First music opportunity
39:12 It was not easy
43:20 Moments of self-doubt
47:12 Advice for younger self
47:51 Time management
50:38 Advice to the youth
51:48 Conclusion
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Poetry, Purpose & Bombay’s Forgotten Voices | Saranya Subramanian | #ep10
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Step into the lyrical world of Saranya Subramanian – writer, poet, and founder of the Bombay Poetry Crawl. From rhyming at age two to reviving the voices of forgotten …poets, Saranya’s journey is a blend of passion, purpose, and persistence.
If you’ve ever wondered how poetry can shape cities, bridge generations, or feed the soul—this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Who is Saranya?
02:43 Artistic family?
03:54 Family support
04:46 Art as a career
06:41 Eureka moments
07:40 Is English an Indian language?
09:27 What is a poetry crawl?
13:15 Origins of Bombay Poetry Crawl
15:43 Purpose behind poetry crawl
16:58 Poetry archives
20:02 Going after your dreams
22:28 Second thoughts
24:28 Can you make money through poetry?
25:56 Time for writing
27:02 Bombay Poetry Crawl
30:35 India and its connections
33:17 What inspires Saranya?
34:50 Why poetry over short story?
35:40 Favourite poetry
40:27 Job vs passion
41:44 Generation gap in the workplace
45:13 Book deal
46:45 Poetry perspective
48:54 Takeaways
51:25 Future plans
52:41 Conclusion
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Sculpting Her Own Path in Indian Art | Prerna Shekhar | #ep9
We’re live with a powerful new episode of Bridging The Gap!
Meet Prerna Shekhar—an independent sculptor and painter who’s redefining what it means to be a modern Indian woman in the …arts. From growing up in a creatively rich home in Ranchi to navigating patriarchy, self-doubt, and the challenges of being a sculptor in a small town, Prerna’s story is a masterclass in courage and creativity.
Discover how she uses art as a form of self-expression, resilience, and empowerment.
Following the amazing encouragement and support we received for Season 1, we’ve dedicated ourselves to elevating our content.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Childhood
05:54 Logic and art
06:59 Family in law
09:39 Art and feminism
10:50 Pursuing art
11:42 Judgements from others
13:21 Passion and art
14:38 Pursuing art part 2
17:34 Material costs
19:07 Why Delhi?
20:00 Challenges of pursuing art
22:32 Plagiarism in art
24:33 Sculpting is an expensive pursuit
25:52 Different materials in art
27:22 Self-doubts
29:05 Handling rejections
30:52 Self-belief
32:30 Success in art
33:43 Challenges of sculpting
35:08 Shows and commissions
37:15 Turning back time
39:10 Conclusion
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Mastering Music and Creativity Against All Odds | Siddharth Gupta | #ep8
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This episode, we’re diving into the world of music and creativity with Siddharth Gupta—a musician, composer, and sound designer who has followed his passion against all odds. From …discovering his love for music through Bollywood to navigating the challenges of the music industry, Siddharth’s journey is a testament to perseverance and creativity.
His story is a masterclass in following your dreams, overcoming obstacles, and finding your unique voice.
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Architect of Her Own Destiny | Arushi Chand | #ep7
We’re Live! This episode, we’re diving into resilience and reinvention with Arushi Chand—a breast cancer survivor who turned her battle into a journey of strength and self-love.
From facing life’s …toughest challenge to embracing confidence like never before, Arushi’s story is proof that true power comes from within.
Her journey is a masterclass in courage, confidence, and living fearlessly.
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 Childhood
03:09 Health issues and childhood
07:16 Sister’s passing away
08:45 Attitude towards health and family
11:08 Mother’s cancer
13:19 Emotional growth
17:06 Relapse
21:35 Dealing with loss
24:20 Different perspectives
28:27 Processing grief
31:36 Cancer looming over her
32:48 Genetic mutations
39:53 Testing and diagnosis
42:37 Getting cancer
49:05 Mental exhaustion
53:30 Hurting those close to you
59:01 Future plans
01:02:51 Conclusion
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Call it sisterhood. Call it change. Call it power | Ananya Singh | #ep6
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This episode, we’re diving into purpose and impact with Ananya Singh—a finance expert turned changemaker.
From number-crunching to empowering rural and urban women through traditional arts and …crafts, Ananya is redefining success on her own terms.
Her journey is proof that real impact comes from blending passion with purpose.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 What is Kalaa Sakhi?
07:15 Meaning behind Kalaa Sakhi
09:14 Women supporting women
10:46 From investment banking to kalaa
18:21 Post investment banking
24:21 Doing the groundwork
25:38 Multigenerational work at Kalaa
29:34 Making the change
32:00 Words of advice
38:09 Conclusion
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Breaking Barriers in Golf | Vani Kapoor | #ep5
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We’re teeing off the new season with Vani Kapoor, India’s golden girl of golf. From breaking barriers on the greens to inspiring a generation with her drive and …determination, Vani’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
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00:00 Introduction
00:52 Who is Vani?
02:19 Passion to profession
04:06 Second thoughts
07:02 Overcoming inner doubts
09:12 Building self confidence
11:23 Being cocky
13:24 Golfing as a lone woman
17:20 FOMO
19:07 Family support
22:39 Being in a man’s world
25:54 Dealing with failures
27:58 Golf as meditation
29:44 Emotions as energy
31:30 Adversity as a friend
32:26 Fake it till you make it
35:13 Living in the present
36:45 Survival kit
39:53 Conclusion
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The business of belonging | Aakash Divanji | #ep4
Join us as we chat with Aakash Divanji – computer scientist, business analyst, and now heading brand and new markets at his family’s boutique timber engineering outfit.
His journey is …all about chasing happiness, embracing change, and redefining success.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Who is Aakash?
02:20 Why not business consulting?
05:49 Working at a start up
07:31 Current business
08:08 Family support
09:03 India’s state today
11:12 Challenges in the business
13:23 Separating home from work
15:39 Confrontation as a skill
16:35 Going abroad
18:37 Why India?
22:43 Disagreements at the workplace
23:57 Company values and legacy
25:00 Sustainability
26:37 Advice and warnings
27:33 Being calm
31:26 Aakash at 70
32:34 Conclusion
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The adventures of entrepreneurship | Janavi Parikh | #ep3
Episode 3 of Bridging the Gap is now live!
Join us as we chat with Janavi Parikh, founder of Paper Plane Tales and certified #girlboss , about her journey from …ad agency life to building her own brand.
Tune in now for insights, inspiration, and a dose of entrepreneurial wisdom!
00:00 Introduction
00:36 Who is Janavi?
03:33 Internal challenges of building a business
05:51 Working on yourself
08:31 Being taken seriously
11:31 Changing yourself for a client
14:17 Work-life balance
16:11 Living with fiancé and not parents
21:54 Making mistakes
25:15 Getting guidance and mentorship
30:55 Strengths
32:03 Creating a blueprint
34:50 Hustle culture
36:54 Future plans for company
38:20 Creating your own brand
40:46 Conclusion
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