Episode 12:  Five friends reflect on the personal, the professional, and the pandemic

Six months into the new year, while some countries are reemerging from the pandemic, others are still reeling from its last wave. However, in this midst, our lives are moving on. In this episode, Amruta and Satya talk to five friends about how their 2020 was, and what they are carrying into 2021. From changing jobs to having babies, these five people had a challenging year, which further complicated by the pandemic. Anusha Iyer talks about steadying herself as she moves to the U.S to pursue her PhD. Anuja Dongaonkar speaks about raising a new born in a scary world. Gandhaar Amin shares how he created a pandemic cocoon and filled it with music. Ellie Nan Storck speaks about being a travel writer in a world stuck at home. And finally, Shibani Gokhale talks about why she kept hustling, even as everything was suspended. Bonus: Listen to some of Gandhaar’s original composition. It is music that will heal you. Show notes: Follow Anusha’s journey as an immigrant student here. Follow Anuja’s updates here. Listen to Gandhaar Amin’s music for the GAP project. Follow Ellie Nan Stock at her job as hotels editor at TripSavvy. Follow Shibani Gokhale’s work here.