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Life Beats with Sirisha

by Sirisha Kuchimanchi

Life Beats with Sirisha- Weekly Live Radio Show5:30PM on Saturdays on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX.You can also listen to it online at jointhecaravan.com or by downloading the app "Join the Caravan" from the App store or Google Play or on Alexa, Just say 'Play Join the Caravan skill'.Look forward to you tuning in. You can email with questions and suggestions at [email protected]#radioshow #jointhecaravan #talkshow #lifebeats

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Episodes

  1. Starting a Small Business: The Right Time, Tips and Essential Resources-Sonali Rathi Pramanik- Serial Small Business Owner

    Host, Dr. Sirisha Kuchimanchi, invites a special guest, Sonali Rathi Pramanik, to discuss the ins and outs of starting a small business. Sonali, a serial small business entrepreneur, shares her experiences and expertise in various industries, including garment retail and the spa industry.…

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  2. Unveiling the Secrets to Successful Entrepreneurship - Neha Kunte, Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Mentor, Board Member

    Host, Sirisha Kuchimanchi, sits down with entrepreneur and business leader, Neha Kunte. Neha, the CEO of MNK Infotech, shares her journey in entrepreneurship and the importance of mentorship in navigating the business world. We discuss the support network of the DEC Network, a startup community…

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  3. Transforming Your Life, One Percent at a Time: Insights from Atomic Habits-Mani Jonnalagada

    Are you trying to be a better version of yourself? Are you struggling with making change? By making 1% change everyday you can drive a 37 fold impact in a year. Welcome to Life Beats with Sirisha! In today's episode, we have , Mani Jonnalagada, a product Tech exec who will be sharing her...

  4. Navigating the Path to Executive Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Taking Risks- Sailakshmi Santhanakrishnan, Tech Executive

    Welcome to another episode of "Life Beats with Sirisha"! In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Sai Lakshmi Santhanakrishnan, a tech executive with a diverse career journey. As women in leadership roles, we will be discussing how to navigate the path to executive positions and overcome...

  5. Unveiling the Path to a Career in Cybersecurity for Non-Technical Professionals-Richa Tiwari, Director Compliance, Trust Cloud

    We dive into the world of cybersecurity with guest, Richa Tiwari. Richa, who originally studied English literature, shares her unique journey into the field of cybersecurity and breaks down the misconception that technical skills are the only requirement for this career path. Together, we discuss...

  6. The College Experience Unmasked: Insider Insights on Internships, Jobs, and Making Connections- Rahul Ramavajjala, Engineer, Recent College Graduate (2022)

    Are you a student or parent who wants to unpack the raw truths of college life, internship hustle, and the unexpected realities of chasing career dreams? Welcome back to Life Beats with Sirisha! In today's episode titled "College Life, Internships, Jobs," we have a special guest, Rahul…

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  7. Bridging the Gap: How Speech Therapy Helps Children & School Students Overcome Communication Obstacles-Sangeetha Subramanian

    School is almost here! Do you know a child who might benefit from speech therapy resources or maybe you are wondering what Speech Therapy means. Sangeetha Subramanian is a Speech Language Pathologist based out of Plano, Texas. I have seen the impact accessing the right resources can have on a...

  8. Preparing for the Unexpected: Why Making a Will and Trust is Important for Everyone: Namrita Notani, exas Estate Plan & Business lawyer

    It's important for us to put our legal affairs in order to provide comfort and support to our families when they deal with loss by doing legacy and will planning. In this episode, Sirisha discusses the crucial elements of wills and trusts with her guest, Dr. Namrita Nottani, who brings her...

  9. Journey in Energy Transformation: From Oil to Sustainability-Akanksha Mathur

    Akanksha Mathur discusses her journey of transitioning from the oil and gas industry to sustainable energy. We talk about the importance of having support systems, especially for women in STEM fields, and how finding a community is important when transitioning to a new workplace or school. The...

  10. Unlocking Potential: How Community College Degrees Can Lead to Competitive Salaries and Job Growth- Tripat Baweja

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, host Sirisha Kuchimanchi is joined by Tripat Baweja, an advisor and Director of Engineering Technology at Collin College. The podcast focuses on the evolving scope and diversity of community colleges and their growing importance, highlighting the access...

  11. Life as an Academic: Balancing Research, Teaching, and Service- Sneha Bharadwaj and Karabi Bezboruah

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, we delve into a fascinating discussion on academia with guests Sneha Bharadwajand and Karabi Bezboruah,. The show looks at the myths and realities of life in academia- from the on-the-job learning experience, the tenure process, to the three pillars of...

  12. Purpose in Technology & Work Life Choices- Pratibha Aphale

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, we are joined by Pratibha Aphale, Senior Vice President, Information Security at Goldman Sachs, who also sits on the board of DFW ATW, the Alliance for Technology and Women. They discuss purpose, technology, and work-life choices. They talk about…

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  13. Documenting Endangered Languages: Ensuring Traditions are Not Erased- Sadaf Munshi

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, we talk to Professor Sadaf Munshi, a linguistics professor at the University of North Texas. We discuss how endangered languages and culture are at risk of disappearing at an alarming rate, with estimates suggesting we could lose 25-50% of languages in...

  14. From Yelling to Connection: Tips for Building Strong Relationships with your Kids- Sapna Rad

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha Kuchimanchi speaks with Sapna Radhakrishnan, a conscious parenting and life coach, about the challenges and emotional journey of conscious parenting. The conversation centers around reducing yelling, creating resilient children, and removing guilt from…

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  15. Empowering Women in STEM: The Power of Mentors and Connections- Aiman & Summan Rahman

    Sirisha talks about the power of mentoring in STEM fields with guests Aiman and Suman. They discuss the challenges of transitioning to school during COVID and how mentoring helped them navigate it. The conversation covers how mentors are crucial for career development, whether male or female, in...

  16. The Power of Storytelling with Data: Insights and Inspiration- Lekhana Reddy

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, Sirisha Kuchimanchi speaks with data analytics expert and content creator, Lekhana Reddy about storytelling with data and the importance of understanding business problems in data analysis. Lekhana explains her passion for making data engaging and...

  17. Mastering Personal Finances: Lessons from a Banking Industry Insider- Manal Keen

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, we dive into personal finances and the finance industry with guest Manal Keen. As a woman in the banking industry, Manal shares her experience navigating the demanding industry and the importance of networking, having a sponsor, and understanding...

  18. Stand Out in Your Job Search: Insider Tips from a Talent Acquisition Director- Shwetha Arora Madaan- Global Director, Talent Acquisition, CBRE

    On this episode of Life Beats with Sirisha, the discussion is centered around how to differentiate yourself in a job search and succeed in today's competitive job market. The episode features Shweta Aurora Madan, the Global Director for Talent Acquisition at CBRE, who shares an insider's...

  19. World Economic Forum in Davos- Behind the Scenes, the What, Why, Who & How

    In this episode, I discuss about Davos and the World Economic Forum just concluded in January. 1) Where is the World Economic Forum 2) Who and Why did it start 3) Who attends 4) What was discussed 5) How much does it cost to attend 6) Some critical topicss- AI & Agriculture, Young people and work...

  20. How to review your Annual Raise, Negotiate for a Mid-Year raise and Goal Set for the year

    In this episode, I discuss how to review your annual pay raise and work towards a mid-year raise by goal-setting for the year. 1) What are the different components of an annual pay raise 2) What is a good number for a pay raise 3) How to determine your 3-year plan 4) How to decide top 2-3 goals…

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  21. School transitions- Elementary school to Middle school to High school

    We are talking about the transition from elementary to middle school and middle school to high school. In this episode, I discuss how to prepare for the transition for both parents and students, 1) How to prepare for the transition- create systems 2) What will be different i.e. extracurricular,...

  22. Protecting your wealth

    As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, we wrap up the series on financial health check- This is the third and final episode discussing how to Protect your Wealth. Don't forget to check out the first one on credit cards and credit scores (managing your wealth) and the second one on…

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  23. Investing in your Retirement

    As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, we will continue to do a financial health check- This is the second of many episodes on Finance. Don't forget to check out the first one on credit cards and credit scores. In this episode I discuss retirement investment vehicles i.e. 401k, IRAs and…

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  24. Get your financial House in Order- Credit Card, Credit History, Identity Theft, Credit Score

    As we tackle new years resolutions and goals, Let's do a financial health check- This is the first of many episodes on Finance. In this episode I discuss how credit cards, that small piece of plastic in our wallets can have such a huge impact on our finances and financial decisions, especially…

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  25. Vision Board, Goal Setting & New Year Resolutions

    In this episode I discuss networking in social and professional settings. 1) How to physically develop a vision board 2) What areas to focus on for vision board 3) How to envision your short term and long term goals 4) How to make time to execute and achieve your goals & new year resolutions 5)…

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  26. Networking- How to connect, find common ground and approach someone in a room or at a conference

    In this episode I discuss networking in social and professional settings. 1) How to get prepared to network before a conference, meet up or meeting 2) How to approach someone in a room to network, where to position yourself 3) How to overcome your hesitancy around networking if you are shy or an...

  27. If you are starting a career, restarting after a layoff or pivoting your career what can you do to differentiate yourself

    In this episode I continue the conversation from the last layoff episode. I discuss 1) How to do a SWOT analysis and identify our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats 2) How to do a Skills Gap Analysis 3) What to highlight and update in a resume 4) How to use the STAR technique to…

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  28. Steps to process your layoff and to successfully move forward

    We have seen many companies having mass layoffs impacting many individuals and families before the holidays. In this episode I discuss 1) How to deal with the emotions around being laid off 2) Immigration resources available in Dallas Ft Worth 3) How to review your severance package and your...

  29. Life Post COVID with Sirisha Kuchimanchi & Guest Sushma Malhotra

    Life has changed after COVID, we have had positive outcomes including connecting with family , friends, telehealth and an open conversation around mental health. It has also proven challenging foe families with young kids trying to navigate socialising. This is a live radio show hosted on Radio...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Life Beats with Sirisha- Weekly Live Radio Show5:30PM on Saturdays on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX.You can also listen to it online at jointhecaravan.com or by downloading the app "Join the Caravan" from the App store or Google Play or on Alexa, Just say 'Play Join the Caravan skill'.Look forward to you tuning in. You can email with questions and suggestions at [email protected]#radioshow #jointhecaravan #talkshow #lifebeats

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Sirisha Kuchimanchi

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Life Beats with Sirisha- Weekly Live Radio Show5:30PM on Saturdays on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX.You can also listen to it online at jointhecaravan.com or by downloading the app "Join the Caravan" from the App store or Google Play or on Alexa, Just say 'Play Join the Caravan...

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