Namaste From Ananya - The Podcast

Namaste From Ananya - The Podcast

Namaste From Ananya (NFA) is a space celebrating diversity. This is the guide and the permission I wished I had had to embrace often opposing qualities that we so often are told don’t mix: such as science & spirituality and being British & Indian. NFA is a celebration of all that we are and all that we want to be through intuitive actions and mindful inclusivity.

  • What it really takes to cultivate a global beauty brand with Pavan Ahluwalia-Dhanjal BEM

    In this episode, we talk about her evolution as a beauty brand since then. It’s such an inspiring episode for anyone wanting to cultivate a brand and business as Pavan talks about the real highs and lows. 

    Listen to hear us discuss:

    The significance of henna in Asian culture 

    Pavan’s rituals to stay grounded and focused

    Importance of creating your own opportunities and how Pavan pitched to do henna on Eastenders 

    The rejections Pavan faced along the way before she was able to launch in Selfridges 

    Bringing henna into the mainstream beauty industry 

    Learning to validate yourself and cultivating self-belief in yourself

    Pavan can be found over on Instagram and Pavan Henna here.

    13 September 2023, 8:08 pm
  • Navigating the nuances in chronic illness and cultural identity with Jenny Jay

    In this episode, you’ll hear Jenny talk about:

    • Her experiences identifying as both South Asian and also Tamil as well as the accompanying layered conversations

    • Raising awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly in the South Asian community

    • Her own experiences navigating an MS diagnosis and how that’s changed in the last 18 months

    • The role her intuition played along her journey navigating chronic illness

    This conversation is a really important one for so many reasons & Jenny talks about each topic with so much thoughtful consideration that I know you’ll walk away reflecting on so much.

    Connect with Jenny over on Instagram or find out more here.


    31 August 2023, 6:45 am
  • Using your intuition to navigate cultural identity and dating as a South Asian Woman

    In this episode, we’re joined by Nishi Singhal

    - We discuss inner voice facilitation

    - Dating as a South Asian Woman

    - How using our intuition has connected us to our cultural heritage

    Let us know what you thought of the episode!

    Ananya on Instagram:

    You can reach out to us on Instagram:

    Nishi’s website & Instagram

    28 July 2023, 9:13 am
  • What you want may show up in unexpected ways

    You’ve made the goal

    • You’re taking action towards it

    • Opportunities that you weren’t expecting are coming about

    • What do you do?

    • Do you block them?

    • Or is there a different way?

    This episode explores how we might not be ready for what we truly need and why that’s a good thing.

    14 June 2023, 8:54 am
  • The importance of receiving the impossible journey

    This week’s episode applies to all of us in some shape or form

    • You’ve reached the goal and yet part of you doesn’t quite believe you’re worthy of it?

    • You’ve realised it wasn’t ever about the '“big, shiny” goal

    • You’ve realised it was about something small instead


    8 June 2023, 8:37 am
  • How to use your intuition while travelling

    Whether you’re a beginner or well-versed in using your intuition, it’s always insightful to hear how other people use theirs while travelling.

    27 May 2023, 8:34 am
  • Things I wished I'd seen growing up: It's okay if your decisions don't make sense to other people!

    There’s a difference between between people telling us what’s acceptable and them showing us what’s acceptable, through their actions.

    Right?

    This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt held back:

    • From trusting their intuition because it “doesn’t make sense!”

    • From taking action because they’re worried about external judgement

    • So you’re stuck in overthinking mode, worried about ALL the different possibilities

    In this episode, I talk about:

    • The importance of trusting your intuitive nudges — even when it doesn’t make sense to you / other people!

    • Not letting other people’s throwaway comments define the actions you take

    • The nuances that come with navigating cultural conditioning and what you can do to cultivate your own intuition

    • My own experiences with how I navigated these exact situations and how I continue to do so

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    You can read the full transcript of the episode here.

    31 October 2022, 6:14 pm
  • The power of setting clear intentions and standards for yourself!

    "I made a list of qualities I wanted in a partner & then let it go"

    Welcome back! This episode is for anyone needing that reminder of the power of setting clear intentions for yourself!

    Join me as I discuss:

    • What led me to write out a list of qualities I want in a partner

    • Share what that practically meant and the steps you can take too

    • The standards and boundaries I had to get clear on

    • How I actively let the list go….only to rediscover it later!

    This episode is for you if you need reminding:

    • That it’s important to get clear on what you want and just how powerful it can be

    • That it’s okay to improve your boundaries and standards for yourself

    • On the importance of taking action that feels right for YOU, for the right reasons

    16 October 2022, 7:01 pm
  • Using the intuition to move past labels - In conversation with Simona Barbieri, Founder of HubDot

    I’m so excited to bring to you the very first interview of the podcast. I loved speaking with Simona, founder of HubDot.

    We discuss:

    • The power of storytelling

    • Following the intuitive nudges when starting something

    • What happens when we lose touch with our intuition

    • How to reconnect back with our intuition

    • The power of embracing our authenticity

    • Being anti-racist as a founder and owning our voices

    • Periods of growth and evolution

    • The importance of continuously evolving and moving through different identities

    If you’ve ever:

    • Thought: “I don’t have a story worth telling” - think again!

    • Felt defined by your labels: corporate or otherwise

    • Wanted to explore ways to “network” but in a way that feels good

    This episode is for you!

    As Simona mentioned: you can check out HubDot’s upcoming event on the 11th October 2022 at Kindred, Hammersmith & Fulham, London. You can buy tickets here.


    I’d love to hear what resonated with you from our conversation!

    Take a screenshot of you listening to the episode and tag us on Instagram:

    @simona_hub_dot, @hubdot & @ananyaampersand


    If you haven’t already, do make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast & share this episode with anyone you feel could do with a boost of inspiration.

    7 October 2022, 9:12 pm
  • The Importance of Taking Action Even When You're Uncertain

    Overwhelmed. Stuck. Indecision. — Does this sound like you?

    This episode is for you!

    In this episode we discuss:

    —Feeling stuck in indecision

    —Why every step (forward or backwards is important)

    —Where are we taking actions from?

    —How pausing can help in your decision-making

    —Who do we want to sign our permission slip?

    —How inner voice work can help in making decisions from an aligned place

    23 August 2022, 7:20 am
  • How to handle feeling triggered

    Join me as I discuss:

    How to meet ourselves where we're at when we feel triggered

    The hidden gifts to uncover when we feel triggered

    A way to process emotions in real-time

    This episode is for you if:

    You've set the goals and intentions but now you're feeling frustrated at other people not 'getting it'

    You're currently facing resistance

    You're feeling stuck and avoiding the feelings that are coming up

    You're looking for a new way to look at triggers

    21 January 2022, 4:11 pm
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