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Motivation Spark
by Rohit Kokane
Where the authentic stories of the change-makers of this century are unraveled. Hey there, I’m your host — Rohit Kokane. A Finance Executive by profession and a Podcast Host by passion. I love to unearth stories that inspire, educate and entertain. There’s an old adage that says, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with the advent of the first step”. That applies to your life as well: before you can propel your journey to progress, personal development and building the life of your dreams, you need a booster to give yourself that much-needed push to get started. What is this booster called? You got it, it’s motivation. Without the spark of motivation, you cannot set ablaze the fire of growth. Tune in as I bring to you unfiltered stories that led to some of the greatest ‘aha-moments’. Let’s ignite yo
Episodes
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Can You Really Have It All Balancing Career Life and Happiness ft Dr. Sakshi Sharma
In this insightful episode, Dr. Sakshi and Rohit Kokane delve into the intricate balance between cultural expectations and career aspirations faced by Indian people today. They explore the societal pressures to conform to traditional roles while pursuing personal and professional fulfillment....
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How To Change The Middle Class Thinking | Middle Class Trap
Most dreams don’t die from failure. They die quietly - under EMI pressure, family expectations, and the fear of standing out. This show questions the inherited beliefs of the middle class: safety over risk, survival over growth, compromise over courage. It exposes how this mindset slowly…
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Why There Is Bias Against Men in Feminine Roles?
This episode looks at why people still judge men who take on roles usually seen as women’s work - caregiving, nursing, teaching, homemaking, and emotional support. It explores how old gender stereotypes shape these views and why change has been slow. I talk about the struggles men face when they...
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Why Right Choices Matter In Life?
"You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It's their mistake, not my failing." — Richard Feynman Every day, we make choices - some seem small, some feel life-changing. But over time, even…
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Does more work leads to more money and fulfilment?
90 hours a week. Let that sink in. That’s what the L&T Chairman thinks it takes to achieve extraordinary success. But here’s the real question - at what cost? In this episode, I am sharing my perspective on this debate. What does a 90-hour workweek mean for our lives, our relationships, and even...
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How Little Improvements Can Fix Your Life Feat Maitri Verma
"Don't let your short term feelings come in the way of your long term goals." Rohit Kokane interviews Maitri Verma, the host of the Little Fixes podcast. They discuss the concept of little fixes and how they can bring about positive changes in various aspects of life. Maitri shares the story…
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How to find balance in creative careers and food as a medium of self-expression with Toonika Guha
Ever tried to juggle work, passions, and life without turning into a ‘stress ka samosa’? In this episode, we talk about balancing multiple passions without burning out, especially in the desi context, where traditional career paths often clash with creative aspirations. Join us as we chat with...
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How To Stay Relevant In This World with Diksha Sethi
In today’s world, staying relevant is more important than ever. But how do we adapt without losing who we are? In this episode with Diksha Sethi, a Digital Marketing and Communications Consultant and a Podcaster, we’ll break down what staying relevant really means, why it matters, and how you can...
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Can Success & Peace Co-Exist with Shwetha Sivaraman- Self Mastery Coach
Life's a rollercoaster, right? Full of ups and downs, choices, and figuring out what really matters. Are you chasing that perfect Instagram life or looking for peace within? Can you really have both success and chill? In this episode of Motivation Spark, I am in conversation with Shwetha…
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From FOMO to JOMO: Why missing out can be joyful?
Are you tired of the constant anxiety brought on by FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? In this episode, I speak about how FOMO can negatively impact our lives and why embracing JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) can be a game-changer. I share a personal story from a wedding reception that highlighted the stress…
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How to Break Free From Limitations Of Life ft. Sangeeta Relan
Feeling like you constantly need to prove yourself? You are not alone. This episode with Sangeeta Relan, Educationist - Associate Professor, Delhi University | Founder: AboutHer | Podcast Host:The AboutHer Show | Writer | Blogger| Columnist | Research Scholar empowers women to walk through the...
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How To Change Your Life: Actionable Steps for jumping out from caged to a comfortable and charged life with Dr. Maike Neuhas-Psychologist
The Motivation Spark Podcast, hosted by Rohit Kokane, features an insightful conversation with The Flourishing Doc- Dr.Maike Neuhas, a positive psychology practitioner, behavior change expert, and qualified coach. The episode explores the concepts of the caged life, comfortable life, and charged...
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Moumita Gokhale on Ambition, Environment, Passion & Courage To Transform Your Life
Is your life feeling a little...meh? Stuck in a rut, unsure how to light the fire and live a life that truly excites you? This episode throws out the tired "follow your passion" advice and dives headfirst into the four pillars of an extraordinary life: ambition, environment, passion, and courage....
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What If This Isn't My Dream Life?
Is This Not the Life I Wished For? That nagging feeling. The one that whispers, "Is this all there is?" Maybe your career feels like a hamster wheel, your relationships lack spark, or your city life just doesn't sing your song. You're not alone. Millions of us ask ourselves, "What if this isn't…
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Kiran Manral's Secrets To Success, Creativity And Exploring Life's Many Facets
Meet Kiran Manral, a woman who's lived more lives than most cats. Journalist, author, mentor, entrepreneur – you name it, Kiran's done it. But this podcast isn't about trophies on a shelf. It's about the wild ride she's taken, and the secrets she's learned along the way. Forget "follow your…
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How To Rebuild & Thrive- A Single Parent's Guide To Life By Harrsha Punjabi
In this episode of Motivations Spark, we explore a journey of unexpected turns and heartfelt revelations. From the bustling streets of Dubai to the quiet strength of single parenthood, our guest, Harrsha Punjabi shares her story of resilience. It's about the real struggles of letting go, the...
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Breaking News: Richa Jain Kalra on the Changing Dynamics of Today’s Media Industry
Ever wondered what it takes to shine in the world of journalism and entrepreneurship in India? Tune in to today's unmissable episode where we dive deep into the ever-changing landscape of the Indian media industry. Join us as we chat with Richa Jain Kalra a veteran journalist turned entrepreneur...
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She Means Business- Ankita Singh on Female Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Ankita Singh, Co-Founder & Partner at A&P Partners, a name that resonates with power and innovation in the business world. Ankita shares her firsthand experience on the prominent role of women in entrepreneurship, shedding light on the hurdles they...
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Mistakes Don't Shape Character- Rohit Kokane
"In the face of a single mistake, remember: A moment's lapse does not a lifetime make." Welcome to another episode of Motivation Spark with your host Rohit Kokane, where today I will explore the profound truth that one bad act doesn't define your character. In a world that often rushes to…
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How an MBA Graduate Disrupted Paper Bag Industry to Build a Rs 50 Crore Turnover Business- Sushant Gaur- CEO, Adeera Packaging Pvt Ltd
Ever wondered how a simple idea can turn into a Rs 50 crore empire? Meet Sushant Gaur, an ordinary MBA graduate with an extraordinary vision. In this episode of "Motivation Spark" titled "How an MBA Graduate Disrupted Paper Bag Industry to Build a Rs 50 Crore Turnover Business," we uncover the...
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Why Freedom Isn't Free? - Rohit Kokane
This week, we are slicing and dicing a topic close to all our hearts - "Freedom Isn't Free." Have you ever considered the price tag attached to the liberties we so often take for granted? Freedom, my friends, carries its own bill. And guess what? We are picking up the check. We will kick off by...
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Why Chasing Stability Is Important In Life- Rohit Kokane & Tanaya Atre
Ever feel like life is a juggling act and you're one slip away from dropping all the balls? In this episode, we're focusing on you and the quest for that often elusive sense of 'Stability.' We'll chat about how to feel at home when life throws a curveball your way and you're just 'Getting…
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Why Learning Things Completely Is Important in Life- Rohit Kokane
Jack of all trades, master of none. I paid a lot of attention to this quote when I went through a real-life experience of how life responds when you learn only half of the things. This episode is an eye-opener to many questions that you may end up introspecting on “Why you must learn things...
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Prioritizing Yourself vs Your Parents- Rohit Kokane & Tanaya Atre
Do you find it difficult to have your say in making important decisons of your life just because your parents may not like it? Do you feel that every moment of your life should be dictated by your parents? Do you take the liberty to talk ill about your parents and make them feel worthless? Almost...
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India's First Bread-Wala On Health, Hustle, and Hunger with Vinay Maheshwari- Founder & CEO, The Health Factory
Host Rohit Kokane is joined by Vinay Maheshwari, the innovative founder of The Health Factory. Dive into the world of protein bread, a game-changing product designed to transform how people consume their daily bread. Vinay shares his personal journey of founding the company, the importance of...
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Wanderlust, Entrepreneurship & Women's Empowerment with Zinal Doshi- Founder & CEO, The Flapper Life
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women through Experiential Travel Bollywood movies have made everyone aspire to wanderlust. Who doesn’t want to wake up in the hills with a view or just laze on a beach? But, most women aren’t allowed to stay out till late in their own city while others fear…
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Human Trafficking: Putting An End To Modern Slavery with Pallabi Ghosh
Human Trafficking: The Brutal Truth of Our Modern Society and the Need for Awareness and Action. We have progressed as a society on various levels but unfortunately, we haven’t been able to eradicate slavery. Human trafficking is still a brutal truth of our modern society and technology has...
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Menstruation | Periods - Science & Society with Dr. Mitali Rathod
Do you call it periods, menstruation, or “that time of the month”? It is highly crucial to breaking the stigma around periods because the menstrual cycle is a normal bodily function in women much like anything else including urinating, pooping, or sneezing. Period poverty is such a big problem…
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The Hidden Struggles of India's War Widows Ft. Ambreen Zaidi
Soldiers live in the shadow of death, but they are fearless because of the women in their lives who give them the courage to fight for their country. Army wives are indeed the backbone of the Indian Armed Forces. Tune in to this emotional and courageous episode with our brave army wife Ambreen...
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Art of Parenting To Raise Better Kids - Riddhi Doshi, Child Psychologist
The discussion of the generational gap is never-ending. Parenting practices across the world differs and to raise better kids you need better parenting tips. You might have felt that your parents never understood you, but now your kids feel the same way about you. Although, as parents, you can...
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Sex Education That Goes Beyond Sex Ft Niyatii Shah
Sex is more than biology. It is not just a 2-3 minute act. It goes beyond the physical act, and it is essential to understand that it is not limited to being intuitive. In this episode, Niyatii Shah shares why sexual education is necessary for children and adults and; her challenges while…
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How Art Changes Us ft. Akanksha Thapliyal Bhatt
Art can evoke powerful feelings. But can it do more? This hour, Akanksha Thapliyal Bhatt shares ideas on the transformative nature of art and its ability to shape the way we see ourselves and the world around us. For that matter, art can be in any form, be it writing, storytelling, copywriting,...
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Why It's Important To Apologize?
What happens when your child takes a toy from another child? You ask them to apologize. What do you do when you’re at the grocery store, and you accidentally bump your shopping cart into a stranger? You probably say sorry automatically! That said, many people struggle with the magnitude of this...
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The Only Solution For Addiction
We do realize the physical ill effects of Addiction, but its adverse effect on one's mental health has yet to gain its due importance. In this podcast episode, Rohit Kokane will share his personal life story and we're going to outline the general strategy that we'll be using to quit any other...
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A Tale of Friendship & Divide by Prashant Pandita, Author- The Jehlum Boys
I am in conversation with Prashant Pandita, a Kashmiri Pandit and the author of bookThe Jehlum Boys where we talk about writing a nail-biting thriller that thrives on friendship and is divided by the tensions and larger political disputes in a historically disputed land-Kashmir. As they say, the...
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Nutrition Facts with Arpita Doshi, Founder- Nutrition Dynamic Foods
For the body to function properly, grow appropriately, and keep healthy, one must consume enough macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). If we feed our bodies the wrong types of food our lifespan can hugely decline because of this. By eating...
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Secrets To An Entrepreneurial Life- Rahul Basak
Entrepreneurs have to make multiple decisions on a daily basis and there is no shortcut to achieving success than doing hard work and smart work together. Rahul Basak's story is no different. On this Podcast episode of Motivation Spark, we are in conversation with Rahul Basak who is a Serial...
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Autism- Varija Mehta, ABA Therapist
Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complicated condition that includes problems with communication and behavior. It can involve a wide range of symptoms and skills. ASD can be a minor problem or a disability that needs full-time care in a special facility. We had a very…
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- Sonica Aron
The workplace is changing in profound ways. From the ways we communicate, to corporate culture and how we do our jobs on a daily basis; the pace of change can be dizzying. Add to the mix of new technologies and the permanent marks of a global pandemic. It’s easy to see why companies must…
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In Vitro Fertilization & Infertility-Dr. Jasneet Kaur
These days many couples are dealing with infertility problems and for such couples, IVF is a boon. When a woman can't conceive naturally then during such instances they can get pregnant through IVF. What is IVF? How can IVF treatment be helpful? What care should be taken while undergoing IVF...
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The Working Mother- Shikha Bhat
Many women wonder whether it is possible to balance career demands and family responsibilities. After all in certain sections of society, there is the expectation that to be good mothers, women have to stop working. In the episode, we spoke to Shikha Bhat to know her thoughts about various broad...
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Practical vs Emotional- Gehraiyaan by Rohit Kokane & Tanaya Atre
Being practical and emotional is the bottom line. As a human, we always have a thought fight between mind and heart. Sometimes being emotional gives you the feeling of what others are in their situations. But getting emotional about your feelings kills you in silence. Practical people have…
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Love Your Skin: Your Guide For Skincare with Dr. Sejal Saheta
In this episode of Motivation Spark, Dr. Sejal Saheta opens up about everything related to skin and skincare. Being a dermatologist and venereologist is the greatest professional expertise that one can own to enlighten us about the skin and break the stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions. Let us...
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True Friendship - Gehraiyaan by Rohit Kokane & Tanaya Atre
A true friend is someone who you can rely on when you need it. They treat you with respect and being around them makes you feel good. They have your best interest at heart. You feel comfortable being yourself with them and you can trust them. There are a lot of questions that surround around...
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Decoding Startup Saga With Devansh Lakhani
The startup craze is for real but we only see one side of the coin and not the other. How does an investor look at the startups? What are the ways through which a startup can grow? What contributes to the success or the failure of the startup, you need to know. Devansh Lakhani of Lakhani…
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Desire Or Destiny?
This story dates back to 2007 and is a real-life story of my junior college admission where I just started figuring out my life and as I made progress ahead I could realize the difference between desire and destiny and this gave rise to a newer perspective. Tune in to know more. Connect with…
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Social Stigma, Prejudice & Discrimination In Life
Humanity today is facing one of the biggest challenges of the century and that is of stigmatizing people based on their way of living life and time frame of accomplishing goals. We need to understand the social stigma, prejudice & discrimination in life which happens often and how are we coping...
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Content Writing & Contentful Life - Aastha Sharma | कंटेंट राइटिंग एंड कंटेंटफुल लाइफ
What is content writing and how one can get better at it? If this question revolves in your mind then this episode is for you where Aastha Sharma shares her story of being a content writer and growing in this very industry. We also talked about how one can live a better life by learning various...
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How To Achieve Anything You Want In Life?
You can achieve every single thing in life if you realize this is a universe that reflects and attracts what we strive for. Thus, focus on only what you want and not what you don't ever wish to achieve. Through this episode, I share some ways through which you can achieve anything you want in…
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Why You Should Not Value People's Opinion?
When I used to value people's opinions over mine then I had gone through various issues in my life. Public opinion may hamper our growth and could be a hindrance in our life. We have to limit people's opinions to some extent in our life to make steady progress. Do we have to worry about people's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Where the authentic stories of the change-makers of this century are unraveled.
Hey there, I’m your host — Rohit Kokane. A Finance Executive by profession and a Podcast Host by passion. I love to unearth stories that inspire, educate and entertain.
There’s an old adage that says, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with the advent of the first step”.
That applies to your life as well: before you can propel your journey to progress, personal development and building the life of your dreams, you need a booster to give yourself that much-needed push to get started. What is this booster called? You got it, it’s motivation.
Without the spark of motivation, you cannot set ablaze the fire of growth.
Tune in as I bring to you unfiltered stories that led to some of the greatest ‘aha-moments’.
Let’s ignite yo
HOSTED BY
Rohit Kokane
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Where the authentic stories of the change-makers of this century are unraveled. Hey there, I’m your host — Rohit Kokane. A Finance Executive by profession and a Podcast Host by passion. I love to unearth stories that inspire, educate and entertain. There’s an old adage that says, “the journey of a...
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