What If?

A road less taken does not need to be travelled alone. Caregivers taking care of humans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can emerge as champions when equipped with the right kind of knowledge, resources and a strong sense of solidarity. Not just once, but every single day as they power through the highs and lows of their long and relentless journey. Their journey is one of unconditional resilience, patience and care; it begins when the child is born but does not end as the child becomes a teen. We chat with Prachi Deo/founder of Nayi Disha on how families of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are championing a community of informed, connected and empowered caregivers. Connect with Nayi Disha’s community of champions on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to chatting with you! P.S. Are you our reader friend? Here's your episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-prachi)! -- Producer/host: puja mehta Original music: vishal m

We’ve spoken about energy in this show before. How it powers everything around us. It is a source of light for some, learning for others, but for our majority world, it helps fulfill the basic needs of survival. Our changing climate is the consequence of how energy has been produced, distributed and consumed over the last century. But what if there is a better way that is kinder to the planet and its people? One that does not only take, make and throw, instead it helps us exist consistently for years to come. We deep dive into what this can look like with Huda Jaffer, Director at SELCO foundation, who gives us an insight of what this world can look like when innovation, community and enterprise join hands. Curious about what SELCO foundation is up to? Head to their linkedin/facebook/twitter pages! Come say hi to us on instagram/facebook or share your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback by sending a voice message. -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

As humanity aims to become one with tech, are we pausing to contextualize it for meaningful impact? We are super excited to be asking what if with the InnovatED family! Joining us is Akshay V, InnovatED Launchpad alum and founder of EdZola Technologies, who helps us explore the power of distributive technology in the change and impact ecosystem. We also understand what tech inequity looks like, and the role education plays in truly realizing ‘Tech4Good’ in our ever evolving world of changing systems.  Curious about the InnovatED Launchpad program? Connect with the InnovatED family via their website/linkedin/facebook/instagram! Come say hi to us on instagram/facebook/twitter or share your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback by sending a voice message. -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Heya, we are back with our first human chat of 2022! We are chatting with Dakshesh Thacker, who helps us explore the interconnected change ecosystem in diverse ways - through his experience as an educator, a social impact consultant and a current student. Through his journey, Dakshesh tells us about his love for problem solving, what keeps him curious and his love for 90’s bollywood music. Make yourself a cup of chai/coffee and join us.  Come say hi to us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter or share your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback by sending a voice message! -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

We are where our food comes from. In this human chat, Medhini Igoor, co-founder of Us on Earth helps us explore how our relationship with food has a critical role to play in restoring a thriving environment. Based out of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Us on Earth has designed their farm to adopt regenerative practices, with farm fresh organic produce not only reaching many eager tables but also deepening the relationship with food and the soil it grows in.  Join them on their journey of restoring the life below our feet on Instagram/Facebook.  Come say hi to us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter or share your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback by sending a voice message!  --  producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Let's not call it a race against climate change, this is now a fight for ecological sustenance. Chetan Singh Solanki, founder of Energy Swaraj Foundation, tells us more about why we need a public movement to achieve true independence from the centralized energy systems, one that localizes energy generation and consumption by and for the communities. Currently on a yatra to share this message far and wide, Prof. Chetan starts with a simple first step: surrender your electricity connection.   Join the movement by visiting their website, and find out what they are up to on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.  Come say hi to us on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter or share your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback by sending a voice message!  --  producer/host: puja mehta  original music: vishal m

Our mind is a living wonder so why should a space to talk about it be any different? Dipti Balwani, co-founder of the Mindroom, helps us explore safe spaces for the mind, why we need to actively train our minds to stay in the resilient zone and what listening with love can look like. Make yourself a cup of chai/coffee and join us.  Highly encourage you to check out what the wonderful team of Mindroom is up to on Instagram.  Come say hi on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter or write to us your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback! More of a reader? Read about our chat here.  -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Yep, it's been a while. And we are back with a host of conversations about change thinking x leading and making. This season, we'll also explore why mindset, behaviour and systemic change is the need of the hour. And finally, what if we could redesign systems for the 21st century?  Join us once again as we continue the quizzing of what if on your podcast platform of choice. We are friendly so chat with us on facebook, instagram or twitter.  Be back with our human chat in two weeks!  -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Your butt, your responsibility. We are at a turn-of-the-century peak that demands the creation of planet positive opportunities. This week, we chat about anti-butt flicking opportunities with Nalini Mangwani/co-founder of The Butt Ballot and how mindful stubbing can be nurtured with engaging education and awareness. Join us to find out more about why responsible stubbing of cigarette butts is critical to waste management, and what the team at The Butt Ballot is doing to combat this silent leacher.  Get to know more about how The Butt Ballot kicks butt on Facebook/Instagram!  We are friendly so write to us your thoughts, suggestions and/or feedback or simply chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. If you are our reader friend, you can read the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-nalini   --  producer/host: puja mehta  original music: vishal m

What is the relationship between local food systems and reversing gender-based roles? Empower women x multiply the effect nation-wide = exponential growth potential. Gitesh Aggarwal/founder of Sewan Foods is on a mission to give women the reins to manage a nation-wide canteen system, making food available, accessible and affordable for all. We talk about how women can take the lead in combating food insecurity by managing hyper-local food systems minus the compromise on nutrition and quality. Check out what the Women of Sewan are up to on Facebook/Instagram! Write to us or chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we would love to hear from you! Are you one of our reader friends? We got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-gitesh -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

We are all consumers in this socially (+economically) constructed free market. In our discourse around sustainable living, we forget that consumers have immense power in leading the adoption of plastic free alternatives. Our demand dictates the supply and not the other way around – we can use this power to make the switch in our planet’s favour and help the invisible hand of economics (re)build our green future. Starting with home, kitchen and personal care, Aditya Ruia tells us how Beco is creating value for us that is better for the planet, minus the compromise. You don’t need to be an eco warrior to check out what Beco is up to – connect with them on Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love sustainable talk! Reader friends, we got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-aditya -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Finding your inner voice – what does that look like for each one of us? If you need some inspiration, join us to hear from co-founders Jigyasa Labroo and Gaurav Singh who help us explore the power of art in shaping one's identity, particularly for children from disadvantaged communities to create their own unique responses. Their mission to #UnmuteIndia is enabled by the SOLmates of Slam Out Loud - helping children find (and feel) their inner voice through the wonders of visual and performing arts. Become their SOLmate on Instagram/LinkedIn/Youtube (their artful resources on YT are a must watch!).  Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to hearing from you!  P.S. Are you a reader friend? Here's your episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-jigyasa-gaurav)! -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Let’s call it out – single use is so 1970s. Ask your close ones from the pre plastic era and they will tell you of a world where single use of anything was frowned upon and sustainable practices were applauded. We get serious about single use and sustainability with Lokesh Sambhwani/co-founder of Recube/ who shares his passion for innovating customized solutions that close the loop, standing strong with his team to become a synonym for sustainable practices in India and beyond. Ditch single use and join Recube’s reuse revolution with Cupable and Refillable! Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love getting serious about sustainability and hope you do too! P.S. Our reader friends - check out the episode article (http://bit.ly/what-if-with-lokesh)! -- Producer/host: puja mehta Original music: vishal m

We may not think about it often but traumatic events in one's early childhood shapes the way they think, feel and react in their adult lives. If we hope to raise empathetic and positively contributing citizens, let’s take the necessary steps to understand why all forms of healthcare must be trauma informed. Join us to hear from Akanksha Chandele on how the team at I AM Wellbeing is converting 'not enough' to an ecosystem of trauma informed care for children exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Discover I AM Wellbeing’s journey in creating a compassionate and trauma sensitive ecosystem on Instagram/Twitter. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we look forward to hearing from you! P.S. Are you one of our reader friends? Check out the episode article (https://bit.ly/what-if-with-akanksha)! -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal mirchandani

Change may be constant but it needs to be impactful. If the change you see is not positively affecting the society and/or the environment surrounding us - that change can easily become problematic for sustainable development. Re-imagining the way we live to better our society and the environment is no easy task. To make this decade of action count, Pauline Laravoire/co-founder of Y-East urges changemakers to unite; collective action is possible only when we think, work and act together. Join us to learn how you can trust and embrace the voice inside you that wants to be the change.  Ready to unite with other changemakers? Check out what they are up to with Y-East on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.  Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram – we love sustainable talk! Reader friends, we got you covered – check out the episode article http://bit.ly/what-if-with-pauline -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

We can’t believe this day has come – our final episode of the first season! This one is a bit different where we reflect on questions that we usually ask our heroes each week. We thought it might be a fun way to end the season and also dive a little bit into what’s next? While we pause, think and prep away for season 2, join us in our #12daysofgratitude countdown throughout the month of December. This is a great way for us to wrap up the year with gratitude for what we have now so we can begin 2021 by being more mindful. You can always write to us or join us on our gratitude countdown on Twitter/Facebook. For those who have newly joined us, catch the re-run of the first season on Instagram so you don’t feel like you have lots to catch up on! As promised, here is a list of some of our favourite podcasts, enjoy! 3 Things by The Indian Express Countdown by TED Climate Emergency Radio Headspace Ted Talks Daily The Anthropocene Reviewed Your Undivided Attention -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Ever wondered what happens to a used sanitary pad once it's out of your sight? Ajinkya Dhariya did and tells us about how the answer sees him and the team at PadCare Labs committed to making women's menstrual hygiene management (MHM) safe, accessible, and sustainable. PadCare Labs develops sustainable solutions that keep women’s health and hygiene at the centre of the entire process – they are on their way to shape sustainable societies by enhancing hygiene standards. Get to know how the team is taking care of pads on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram (period talk is also welcome!) -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

How do we give ALL children learning choices that build unique human skills - to help them succeed, survive and thrive in our third and fourth industrial revolution? Hear from Anand Gopakumar on how the entire team of The Apprentice Project (TAP) is lighting up children's world by giving them a choice to learn what they love! The superheroes of choice are inspiring a movement - one that defines inequality as nothing but the lack of opportunity 🌈 Find out more about TAP’s fun world of choices on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. Write to us or find @quizwhatif on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

We have an invisible population amongst us whose needs are largely unrecognized – our caregivers. Maitreyi Nigwekar, founder of Adveka Foundation, tells us why it is important to support caregivers across all health issues, helping them make time for themselves – even if that means sitting back and enjoying their cup of chai for fifteen minutes in a day. If you or anyone you know would like to know more about caregiving support, find @advekafoundation on Instagram/Facebook. We love getting mail! Write to us or chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m

Making transformation a movement, not a mantra. It is commonly understood that one’s circumstances dictate the opportunities that show up in their life. Subhankar Paul tells us that it is a matter of creating equal and accessible learning opportunities to build a movement of change leaders in the communities. What started as an in classroom-intervention is now empowering communities across three cities, made possible by the union of the talented and agile team of Barefoot Edu Foundation. Find @barefootedu on Facebook/LinkedIn/Instagram. Write to us or chat with us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram. -- producer/host: puja mehta original music: vishal m