Society & Culture
Can Art and Expression Really Turn an Introvert into a Leader?
Welcome to Episode 52 of The Creative Zindagi Podcast!
From Introvert to Community Builder: Simran's Journey of Art, Expression & Breaking Stereotypes
In this episode, we chat with Simran, aka Sakshi Simran, a talented Open Mic Host and Organizer in Patna and Bangalore. Simran shares her inspiring journey from being an introverted child to becoming a confident host and community builder.
She opens up about:
- Struggles with the education system
- Support from her parents and professors
- Battling mental health challenges and overcoming them by creating a supportive platform for artists
We also dive into thought-provoking topics like patriarchy, gender stereotypes, casteism, and young people's struggles in choosing their career paths. Simran shares her unique observations on the cultural contrasts between Patna and Bangalore, giving us fresh perspectives.
Don’t miss her heartfelt Hindi and English poetry recitations, must-read book recommendations, and favorite animes!
Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation filled with wisdom, creativity, and raw emotions. Like, share, and subscribe for more amazing content!
Connect with Simran
- Insta - https://www.instagram.com/sakshisimran/
- Her Opinions - https://opinions142747211.wordpress.com/blog/
- Poetry book Tides of the Selenophile https://amzn.in/d/12G1ecO
- Bhimayana : Experiences of Untouchability https://amzn.in/d/1JJCj2f
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Hindi Poetry Book - Shabd Kam Arth Zyada Ho
- https://amzn.eu/d/706PxQM
- https://www.flipkart.com/shabd-kam-arth-zyada-ho/p/itmb02a179e54650
- https://bit.ly/ShabdKamArthZyadaHo
(0:00) Precap
(2:50) Who’s Sakshi Simran?
(6:20) How Open Mics Helped Overcome Anxiety
(11:38) Performing vs hosting an open mic
(14:50) Break Up Shayars of Social Media Age
(17:35) Why should we pay for an open mic?
(20:35) Does our school system support all students equally?
(25:40) The Dilemma - Math, Engineering, MBBS and Literature
(28:00) Inspiring Teachers at Patna Women’s College
(32:00) Finding Freedom From Family and Chasing Friends
(34:25) The depressed life of corporate people – Bangalore Experience
(38:00) Heartbreaks – Too Much Attachment and Dependency
(42:50) Exploring Feminism, Patriachy and Inequality
(50:00) Caste System, Varna Systems and Gunas
(54:50) Ambedkar, Reservation and Basic Human Rights
(1:00:55) Review Article 15 by Anubhav Sinha
(1:03:22) Civic Sense in Patna vs Bangalore
(1:09:15) Love for Horror, Thriller Genre and The World of Anime
(1:17:17) Why Can’t allow women to be just humans
(1:19:36) Generational Trauma a woman face
(1:23:15) Just walking outside is enough to make a girl anxious
(1:27:00) Can a male be true feminist?
(1:31:00) Simran Recites Hindi Poem – Meri Maa Se Pahle wo Ek Aurat Hai
(1:35:25) English, Hindi, and Religion Language the Irony
(1:41:31) Opinions on Blog and Poetry book and upcoming book
(1:43:42) Simran Recites Poety based on Shakespeare’s Antonio
(1:46:57) Outro
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