Brewing Travel Shots

Welcome to the final episode of Brewing Travel Shots Season 3. This season was a blast! We had so much fun bringing to you different kinds of content, women and everything they do. In our last episode, we bring to you the wonders of the wild. Our host Zinal Doshi is in conversation with Vidya Venkatesh , the Director for the Last Wilderness Foundation, an NGO that focuses on conservation projects pertaining to Human-Wildlife coexistence. They work in partnership with the Forest Department along with local communities living around the forests of Central India. Vidya has also been working with the Pardhis, a traditional hunting community, and the Baiga tribe, a vulnerable tribe, both of which depend on the forests. She was also the Project Coordinator for the Mumbaikars for SGNP Project, which is a citizen's project for managing the Human-Leopard conflict in Mumbai. Join us as we wrap up the year and the season with a roar! To know more about Vidya Venkatesh and her work, you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidyavenkatesh/ To know more Last Wilderness Foundation : https://thelastwilderness.org/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

On this week’s episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host  Zinal Doshi is talking about a very important topic of the tourism industry with Prachi Thakur a  TEDx speaker and diversity trainer who co-wrote the regional report for  Asia and the Pacific on Gender in Tourism for United Nations World  Tourism Organisation in 2022. Using training as her tool, Prachi has been actively working with businesses in equipping individuals with inclusive skills and competencies. She frequently engages with a global audience via different mediums, including lectures at international universities, podcasts, and articles. She is a sought-after speaker and has been invited at multiple international conferences including UNWTO’s  Regional Conference on the Empowerment of Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific to share how women can contribute to the future. She has trained women across several industries to build their way forward through her critical conversation program. Using both virtual and real-life training systems, Prachi is preparing workplaces to be more mindful of women. Prachi also talks about the safety of women traveling, investing in their welfare, and strategies to help them advance in the tourism sector.  As a young change-maker, her insights were truly helpful. Join us as they shed new light on diversity and inclusivity in travel and tourism. To know more about Prachi Thakur and her work, you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-thakur/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

On this week’s episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi is talking ecology and sustainability with Shagun Sinha, the founder of Geeli Mitti.  Geeli Mitti uniquely blends art and architecture to create vibrant ecologically sustainable structures. Based out of Nainital, they offer a wide range of workshops and courses and boast an exceptional research wing dedicated to the development of products like eco-bricks™. The foundation also promotes animal welfare, organic farming, and sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities. Shagun actually comes from a background in corporate management but now dwells her dreams in mud and aims for the sky! Join us, as they speak about the magic of living in a truly special community. To know more about, Shagun Singh you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shagun-singh-161546a/?originalSubdomain=in To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

On this week’s episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host  Zinal Doshi is going on a gastronomical adventure with Hoihnu Hauze , author of The Essential North-East Cookbook. Hoihnu is extremely passionate about bringing the cuisine and culture of the North East to the rest of the world. She believes that the entire region is capable of becoming a major centre of world tourism. They also talk about the changes & challenges faced by the travel & hospitality industry in different states of the North East. She is also a keen promoter of Northeast India which she hopes to promote and connect with the rest of the country and beyond, through her writings and entrepreneurial ventures, Northeast Odyssey (www.northeastodyssey.com), the only digital platform dedicated to showcase the wonderful and little-known hotels/resorts and homestays from the Northeast, founded in 2010. She also runs a digital magazine on Northeast of India called The NE Stories (www.thenestories.com), a digital magazine that narrates stories of hope, grit and success of people from Northeast India.  To know more about Hoihnu Hauzel's Initiatives : https://www.hoihnuhauzel.com/ To know more about Hoihnu Hauzel connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoihnu-hauzel-402b298/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi talks  about Forest Therapy  and healing with the Dipika Sinha , founder of Forest therapy India, who imbibes a concept very close to our hearts.  Dipika Sinha is the ultimate nature lover! She has studied at the European Forest Therapy Institute in Ireland and is a certified Forest Bathing Guide. She hosts regular walks in and around Delhi and exclusive Himalayan retreats in Uttarakhand. They talk about Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese concept of bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through our senses. They also discuss the growth of wellness tourism in India. A very interesting episode indeed.   To know more about Forest Therapy India : https://foresttherapyindia.com/ To know more about Dipika Sinha connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dipika-sinha-36679042/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

On our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host , Zinal Doshi is in conversation with Dr. Lajwanti Naidu,  a tourism expert who gained her PhD at the age of 54. She sheds light on the latest tourism trends, her contribution towards Andhra Pradesh tourism and her mission for working towards responsible and inclusive tourism for the visually impaired.  Dr. Lajwanti also has an advanced certification course in Tourism from Cambridge University London. Additionally, her passion lies in Vocational Training where she has successfully imparted training programmes to several students at Amity University Noida and Air Force Vocational College Race Course New Delhi. To know more about , Dr. Lajwanti Naidu you can reach her on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajwanti-naidu-ph-d-967aa914/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi talks about Astro-tourism and love for stars , space with Founder of Astrostays , Sonal Asgotraa . They discuss all about using Astronomy as tool for curating experiences to drive economic growth through Astro-tourism and community development.  Sonal Asgotraa is the Founder of Astrostays (www.astrostays.com) - a unique community centric Astro-tourism model that leverages Astronomy for creating sustainable Socio- economic Development opportunities for rural communities. The initiative merges Astronomy and community development initiatives to promote astro-tourism as a more sustainable form of travel that brings the economic benefits of tourism to remote areas, away from built up tourist regions - transforming village homestays into Cultural and Astronomy Hubs and economically empowering rural communities. Sonal was also a team member of the 2013 International Antarctic Expedition led by Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan, OBE The Astrostays is owned and operated by the local Ladakhi community where village homestays are transformed into cultural and astronomy hubs. It offers an opportunity to reconnect with nature while gazing at the night sky, right under heavenly stars and constellations.  To know more Astrostays  : www.astrostays.com To know more about Sonal Asgotraa connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonal-asgotraa-bb055761/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

Did you know that the little hamlet of Spiti in Himachal has its own ecosphere? Founded by Ishita Khanna, Ecosphere involves a wonderful relationship between locals and professionals. They focus on creating sustainable livelihoods that are linked to nature and culture conservation. In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi talks about how trips and experiences can be carbon-neutral and less harmful to the environment. They also discuss volunteerism and its many benefits. Ishita Khanna has been featured as one of India's 50 leading social entrepreneurs and was given the CNN-IBN Real Heroes award as well as an Ashoka Fellowship. Recognized as one amongst 50 amazing ambassadors of sustainable travel featured by Conde Nast Traveler India in 2019. Awarded with “Global Awards for Empowered Women in Tourism - Celebrating Her at ITB Berlin”, in 2017. Awarded with the L’Oréal Paris Femina Women Award in 2013 for our work in Spiti in the field of Environment. Awarded with the “Real Heroes award” from CNN-IBN in 2010. Featured as one of the 50 social entrepreneurs in India by Outlook Business (Sept 2009) that is making a positive difference to lives of people and the environment. "Conservation must be taken into account while travelling", says the co-founder of Spiti Ecosphere To know more Spiti Ecosphere : https://www.spitiecosphere.com/ To know more about Ishita Khanna connect at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishitaecosphere/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

Someone wise once said that people who have no knowledge of their history are like trees without roots. In our latest episode of Brewing Travel Shots, our host Zinal Doshi is doing her part to honor the heritage of our country with the guidance of Dr. Kamakshi Maheshwar Kamakshi is a professor at the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management and the coordinator of the Integrated Regional Tourism Development Program of Madhya Pradesh. She gives us some amazing insight into what exactly goes into converting a site into a UNESCO World Heritage Site ! She has been working in several flagship projects of Ministry of Tourism like Swachhta Action plan, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, IITFC. She has also been honored with awards like  Limca Book of Awards(2008, 2010, 2012), Paryatan Gaurav Award by Gwalior Vikas Samiti, Kamla Devi National Award for Handicraft. She has recently authored a book titled 'Cultural and Heritage Resources of India' describing the different aspects and forms of Indian cultural heritage.- Heritologist - Community based Heritage Tourism. Join us as they discuss heritage tourism, sustainability, challenges and more.  If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To Know more about Dr.Kamakshi Maheshwari  you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamakshi-maheshwari-813a125/ To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 21, Season 3 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Garima Poonia Founder of The Kachrewaale Project, a young activist leading the way to make the Andamans plastic waste-free. The Kachrewaale Project is the first waste management project of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The first phase of TKP was executed with the aim of initiating source segregation and  finding a way to transport recyclables to the mainland for recycling. waste from a beach cleanup was sent to Port Blair for recycling instead of being buried and burnt in the local landfill,  thanks to the support of local divers and the DSS. In 2019, Garima was  onboarded as a Solid Waste Management Consultant for Andaman and Nicobar  Islands and spent the next two years supporting the government in  various SWM initiatives Waste segregation is the real challenge, and it is the most important thing to do because resorts are the primary generators of waste. Such a  small island has 42 resorts registered, some of which are big, the kind you would find in cities. Unless resorts segregate their waste, Neil  Island and other tourist islands are going to drown in their own waste,” The Kachrewaale Project is now in Uttarakhand, conducting a study on waste and its impact in the Kumaon region, in collaboration with Green  Communities Foundation. There is nothing like ‘away’! When we throw something away, it ends up somewhere. And it stays there, creating problems for our planet. To Know more about Garima Poonia, you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garima-poonia-545a67203/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 20, Season 3 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Young changemaker Prachi Shevgaonkar, a Climate Entrepreneur and the founder of Cool The Globe - An app for climate action with users from 100+ countries. Prachi is the first Indian citizen to be appointed to the advisory board of Climate Leadership Coalition, alongside the prime minister of Finland and European Union Leaders. She has been named Green Crusader of the year by the International Advertising Association and is the youngest recipient of the prestigious Taru Lalvani Award for Environment Protection by Rotary. Prachi was awarded the Young Change-maker of the year by the Hon. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Hindu Businessline awards Cool The Globe began with a simple question- what can I do about climate change? It helps citizens reduce their own Greenhouse Gas Emissions via targets. They discuss how to travel more mindfully and urge us to not live like there is another planet waiting for us. Earth is all that we have, and we should fight for it, together. Download the Cool The Globe App NOW! To know more about Prachi Shevgaonkar, you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prachi-shevgaonkar-b8145714a/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 19, Season 3 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Dr. Shailaja Sharma, who has trained over 1,500 tour guides and tour leaders. She is a qualified trainer of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Association from London. She has designed and delivered various tour leadership programmes for travel corporates along with various tour guiding and leadership programmes for various state governments. Besides these, she has designed and delivered more than 35 training programmes for a range of stakeholders in the tourism industry, which include tour guides, tour leaders, tourist information officers, senior government officials posted in state tourism departments, cab drivers, travel agents, army personnel and so on. community projects such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. PHD IN tour guiding , Authored books on tour guiding : Introduction to Tourism  Sustainability is a beautiful balance between ecology and economy. And while there are many ways to achieve it, Dr Shailja Sharma brings one simple yet extremely effective way to do so- hiring local guides and tour leaders, not only to give you an authentic experience but to also help give back to their culture and community.  To know more about Dr. Shailaja, you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shailja-sharma-bb904116/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 18, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with, Mahila Fairooz, a 31-year-old Bangladeshi travel writer, based in Berlin, Germany. She has traveled to 97 countries on a Bangladeshi passport. Through her blog www.maliharoundtheworld.com, Maliha shares her experience of traveling as a brown, Muslim, Bangladeshi woman while simultaneously encouraging a culture of travel amongst Bangladeshi youth.  Mahila's  three shots of Advice for every woman who wishes to start her Solo woman journey : On the first trip, you know the safety guidelines, places to go, and people, you want to meet.  Stay in social places so that you don't feel completely alone.  Don't be afraid to make connections, try day trips and you will surely make friends  To know more about Mahila Fairooz, you reach her on Instagram: @maliharoundtheworld and http://www.maliharoundtheworld.com/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 17, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Priyanka Mohite, a 30-year-old Indian Woman Mountaineer who hails from Satara district in Maharashtra and breaking the record of climbing 5 peaks above 8000m. Mohite has achieved this feat by climbing the third highest mountain on the earth recently on 5 May , Mount Kanchenjunga, which stands at a height of 8586m above sea level. Earlier in April 2021, she became the first Indian woman to climb the 10th highest mountain peak, Mt. Annapurna which stands at the height of 8091 m above sea level. Among her many achievements, she had also climbed the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, which is at a height of 8849 metres, back in 2013. Mohite had also climbed Mount Lhotse which is at a height of 8516 meters, the fourth highest mountain, Mount Makalu (8485m), and Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 m) in 2016. She started her mountaineering journey as a teenager by climbing the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra. Along the course of her mountaineering journey, Mohite has been awarded the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award as well as the Maharashtra Government’s Shiv Chhatrapati State Award for Adventure Sports. Currently, she works with Aurigene Discovery Technologies, as Research Associate . A scientist by profession and Mountaineer by Passion !  Priyanka's three shots of Advice for every women who wish to start mountaineer journey : 1) Get to know yourself first with basic courses and preparation required 2) Don't be an "Everester" , be a good "Climber " and try to climb every mountain peak in world 3) Taking one step back is not a failure , mountains will always be there , prepare and go back again , as life is important too  To know more about Priyanka Mohite , you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-mohite-b3962090/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 16, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Eshika Fyzee, a wildlife filmmaker who emphasizes conservation in all the work that she does. After having finished placements at the BBC Natural History Unit and Icon films, as well as a Masters's in wildlife filmmaking in Bristol, Eshika founded the production company Pangea Films in January 2018 to focus on creating wildlife,  adventure, and travel content that inspires change and further conservation of the natural world. She has produced a short film on a  snow leopard expedition in the Indian Himalayas and has recently filmed in Nepal with National Geographic Traveller India. Eshika is currently producing a feature-length documentary on a critically endangered species. Motto: – Giving back to the earth by telling its stories through her films. Eshika’s first documentary, Vinu the Elephant Keeper, got nominated at  the Cleveland International Film Festival. Then, her film on the snow leopard won The Best Mountain Wildlife Film at the IMF Mountain Film  Festival. Later, her brown bear film won multiple accolades, which opened up many other opportunities for her. Eshika's advice on travel: Try and contribute something on your travels.  Support local communities  Tune into yourself to tune into Nature.  To know more about Eshika Fyzee, you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshika-fyzee-94406218/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 15, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Rigzin Lachic, the daughter of a serving  Indian Air Force officer from Ladakh, had barely lived there. Education  and vocation had taken her from Ladakh to the cold climes of Ooty, Japan  and eventually Delhi. After working for a South Delhi-based startup for two years, she moved back to Leh in 2017 wanting to start a sustainable  boutique resort in her grandmother’s orchard. Eventually, Lachic and her team found a group of women weavers, who used hand-picked and hand spun  wool from Changthang (a high-altitude plateau in southeastern Ladakh famous for its pristine lakes and pashmina) to weave carpets. Founder : Hatti Ladakh Shop |Vice President - All Ladakh Hotel and Guest  House Association | Dolkhar Ladakh - An upcoming boutique stay that aims to preserve and  promote Ladakh's history and tradition through art, architecture and  food. | Founder : Tsas, translates to ‘a kitchen garden’ in the Ladakhi  language - A hyper-local, plant based restaurant set in an apple and  apricot orchard within an upcoming luxury boutique stay, Dolkhar, in  Leh, Ladakh. Founder : Hatti Ladakh Shop : That’s where the idea for the ‘Hatti’  (which means shop in local parlance) initiative—a shop where these  traditional artisans can sell their goods to both locals and  tourists—came into being. “Ladakh’s craftsmanship is a perfect reflection of our cultural  heritage. Most art and craft serve the needs of local people.  Understanding why these products were made only makes us realise how  much thought went into creating and then eventually using these things  in our daily life Rigzin's advice for everyone who wants to visit Ladakh: 1) Research well more on the culture than the scenic value of Ladakh.  2) Expand your horizon as a traveler.  To know more about Rigzin Lachic , you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rigzin-lachic-90598ba3/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 14, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Azmat Ali Mir, founding partner at Manzar and assumes the role of the COO. After studying Computer Science Engineering, Azmat worked with multiple Ed-Tech and youth leadership start-ups before joining a design firm. Having spent considerable time working in the crafts and events sector, she decided to take the entrepreneurial plunge and founded Manzar in 2019. Her creative flair and experience of over 7 years in Leadership, Management, Sales, and Operations help drive the company towards its vision. Azmat's three shots of advice for everyone who wants to visit Kashmir:  1) Kashmir is the safest and most comfortable to travel for solo women travelers. This is proved by statistics. (must listen to the conversation) 2) One word of recommendation for any traveler - come with an open mind and time. Spend time with locals to understand the life there.  3) Don't take more than you can give back. Be a sensitive traveler.  To know more about Azmat Ali Mir, you reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azmatalimir/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 13, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Hemali Mehta aka @productivitytheory on Instagram. Pune-based artist Hemali Mehta who is also an illustrator, designer, and art instructor, took her passion for urban sketching and created a colorful chronicle of her travels to Ladakh. From mountains to monasteries, her artwork will stoke the fire of wanderlust in you. Hemali's shots of advice:  1) Don't over plan and Google the places before traveling. Don't make a to-do checklist.  2) Take volunteer projects and try and give back to the community.  To know more about Hemali Mehta, you reach her on Instagram - https://instagram.com/productivitytheory?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and look out for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 12, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Anuja Phadke and Sneha Mahashabde - Co-Founders of The Kokum Tree, an experiential home-stay nestled amongst a flourishing orchard situated in Raigad District of Konkan. Their lives before The Kokum Tree were made up of very different elements. While managing jobs (Anuja worked as a management consultant and Sneha as an architect) and the hectic lifestyle that came with it, they continually longed to live closer to nature. Over the years they wished to adopt a way of life that was rustic and primal. Their grandmother's orchard at Lonere is a place that has been cultivated over a span of 30 years. Aaji's hard work and wisdom nourish everything - From the lush textures of this land to the bounty of fruit that grows here. Every time they visited Lonere over the years it pushed them to think more about the lifestyle they envisioned. So, packing up from their jobs, families, and friends in the city Anuja and Sneha are nowhere. The Kokum Tree represents their sentiment of a life that is open and organic; where people connect to the virtues that safeguard our eco-system. They are always willing to personally interact with guests and look forward to a creative exchange! Three Shots of Advice from Anuja and Sneha: 1) Women should take breaks for themselves, Period Don't ignore yourself.  2) Experience food from home away from home , without any load . 3) Experience local and  enjoy the best of your own company and feel part of the community in Homestay. To know more about Anuja Phadke  you reach her on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuja-phadke-5a932a16/ To know more about Sneha Mahashabde  you reach her on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneha-mahashabde-18812229/?originalSubdomain=in Want to know more about The Kokum Tree: Check out their Website: https://www.thekokumtree.in/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review, and lookout for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/

In Episode 11, Season 2 of Brewing Travel shots the host Zinal Doshi is conversing with Aparna Vedpuri Singh Founder & CEO, and Anju Jayaram, Co-Founder of Women's Web, India's leading digital platform for women, a space that enables story-telling, inspiration, connection, and learning for working women and women who aspire to work & empower themselves.  Aparna holds a post-graduate diploma in Communications (PGDC) from the prestigious Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA). After a decade-long corporate career, she started Women’s Web, perceiving a need in the Indian market, for an authentic market that served all the women’s interests. Anju Jayaram is the Co-Founder of Women's Web. With an MBA from Pune University and Digital Marketing from Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad (MICA). Anju is passionate about brands and has been at the helm of product launches, brand building, and events.  Three Shots of Advice from Aparna and Anju:     Take Routine self-care sessions. Incorporate it into your daily routine.     Me time and self-care should not be a special thing that is done once a while, it should be in your DNA     Find your tribe who brings joy in your life     Focus on your happiness First, Don't lead an unhappy life.  To know more about Aparna Vedpuri Singh you reach her on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparna-vedapuri-singh/ To know more about Anju Jayaram  you reach her on Linkedin -https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-jayaram-she-her-742422b/ Want to know more about Women's Web: Check out their Website: https://www.womensweb.in/ If you liked our episode, please subscribe and leave us a review and lookout for the next episode coming soon. To know more about The Flapper Life connect at: https://www.instagram.com/theflapperlife/ To know more about the host Zinal Doshi you can reach her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zinal-doshi/