BTS Beyond Kpop Into the Heart | Kaapi & Conversations by Meera

In this episode of Kaapi & Conversations, we explore the story behind the global phenomenon—BTS.

But this isn’t just about music.

It’s about dreams that began quietly…
struggles that almost broke them…
and stories that connected millions across the world.

From themes of self-love, identity, and mental health to building one of the most powerful communities in the world, BTS reminds us that storytelling goes beyond language.

This episode is a reflection on:
✨ What BTS teaches us about resilience
✨ The power of vulnerability and authenticity
✨ How stories can create belonging

So as you sip your cup of kaapi ☕
pause for a moment and ask yourself—

What story are you telling through your life?

#BTS #BTSArmy #KpopStories #Storytelling #PodcastIndia
#PersonalGrowth #SelfLove #MentalHealthMatters
#KaapiAndConversations #RM #SUGA #Jin #Jimin #v #jungcook #jhope

Most teams don’t walk up and say,
“I need clarity.”
Instead, it shows up as:
– Repeated questions
– Missed expectations
– Disengagement
– Or worse… silence
Between “we need growth” and “we feel stuck”…
there’s a missing conversation called clarity.
As founders, leaders, and HR professionals, we often assume:
👉 It’s about salary
👉 It’s about perks
👉 It’s about motivation
But what if the real gap is clarity in roles, growth, and expectations?
Join us for a powerful conversation where we decode what employees really mean when they say:
“growth,” “culture,” and “flexibility.”
🎙 Featuring:
Susan DSilva – Founder, HR UpStart
Meera V – Founder, Maayakatha | Host, Kaapi & Conversations
🗓 Wednesday, 1st April 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
Let’s move from assumptions to understanding.

We’re brewing something special… ☕✨

Kaapi & Conversations turns 100 episodes! 💛

What started as a small space to share stories has now become a journey of voices, reflections, laughter, and meaningful connections.

And for this milestone episode, I’m delighted to bring a collaboration that celebrates creativity and expression — Tickle yoUr Art 🎨

Together, we explore how stories and art intertwine, how conversations spark ideas, and how a simple cup of kaapi can open doors to powerful narratives.

This 100th episode is not just about looking back…
It’s about celebrating every voice that made this journey possible.

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Every episode has been a story.
Every guest, a world.
Every conversation, a little piece of growth.

From the first recording to the 100th, this journey has been filled with warmth, learning, and so many shared moments.

To everyone who listened, supported, spoke, and believed in Kaapi & Conversations — this milestone belongs to you as much as it does to me. ☕

A special thanks to Tickle Your Art for being part of this milestone and adding your creative spark to this celebration. 🎨✨

About Tickle yoUr Art (TUA)

TUA is a social enterprise where art made by artists born with Down syndrome and other Intellectual disabilities is integrated with user-centric design to make high-end lifestyle products like stationery, jewelry, accessories, table ware, home decor and corporate gifting. Also, part of the profits is disbursed to our special artist and fund awareness campaigns!

TUA is Incubated at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore | Inclusion Fellow | Part of Industry Disruptor cohort- UN Women, India.

Founded by Shweta Runwal and by her Tickle and Giggle, Dhriti and Ira her beautiful daughters.

Dhriti is a National Award recipient, honored as Shreshth Divyaang Baalika by the President of India, Ms.Droupadi Murmu, and Ira has been a pillar of strength for both her and the organization.

Also TUA is a Shark Tank funded Organization.

They’ve already connected with more than 500 families with a child with Down syndrome across India through their awareness drive.

There's something that they ask, and it

Have you been Tickled?

And Yes, I got tickled and wishing you to get tickled.

In this episode we spoke about

Our love for Peppa and George, Snoopy, Kung fu Panda and our love for BTS song, We are the Dreamers.

Come in join us as we look forward to celeberating this 100th episdoe with you.

#KaapiAndConversations
#PodcastJourney
#100Episodes
#StorytellingMatters
#ConversationsThatMatter
#HumanStories
#PodcastLife

#WomenEntrepreneurs
#LearningThroughStories
#GratitudePost
#MilestoneMoment
#TickleYourArt

#tickle #art #peppa #peppa #bts #dream #wearedreamers #wearethedreamers

Are Founders Becoming Their Own Bottleneck?

In the early days of building something, founders are everything—
the idea, the energy, the decision-maker, the problem solver.

But somewhere along the journey… something shifts.

What once helped the business grow—speed, control, and constant involvement—can slowly start to hold it back.

Teams begin to wait.

Decisions pile up.

And unknowingly, the founder becomes the center of everything.

We have discussed loads.

Join us as Kaapi and Conversations is joining hands with HR UpStart.

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About Susan from HR UpStart

Susan DSilva is the founder of HR UpStart. With nearly 30 years of experience in human resources, including over 15 years in CXO-level roles, she has led HR functions for rapidly scaling organizations that required strong alignment between people strategy and business priorities.

Over the course of her career, Susan has handled a wide spectrum of HR responsibilities—from leadership hiring and performance frameworks to managing complex exits and building culture during challenging growth phases. Her experience has given her deep insight into what works effectively and what can quietly disrupt a team’s foundation.

This understanding led her to establish HR UpStart, driven by her belief that startups deserve more than templated HR solutions. Her approach focuses on bringing clarity, facilitating tough conversations, and building resilient systems that can support growth beyond early stages.

An important milestone in her journey was the incubation experience at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, which helped refine her perspective on the real needs of early-stage founders. She recognized that challenges are rarely limited to policies or hiring—they often require a thoughtful blend of strategy, communication, and scalable systems.

Today, HR UpStart works with over 22 clients, including startups and mid-sized businesses, helping them build strong people strategies while retaining their entrepreneurial spirit.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susandsilva/

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About Meera V

Meera V is an AmmaPreneur, Storyteller, and Communication Mentor with over 17 years of experience in recruitment and talent consulting in the Corporate

She is the founder of Mayaakatha Storytelling, an organisation Incubated at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore, is a platform that uses stories as powerful tools for reflection, confidence-building, and emotional expression.

For the past 6-7 years, she has been mentoring children, educators, and professionals in storytelling and writing as a means of personal growth. Meera also hosts conversations and learning spaces through initiatives like Kaapi and Conversations and LetsMakeStoriesDino. Through her work, she encourages people to rediscover their voice, their stories, and their inner clarity.

https://linktr.ee/mayaakathameera?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

SITA DRAUPADI, the YAKSHI in us is awake

A mythological story with a take on the current modern day .
This was a submission for an anthology competition in 2019 and got selected to be published.
A story and a conversation in Author’s mind when Sita and Draupadi wanted to meet each other, and they have the conversations in the author’s mind.

Also you can read on https://meeramayaakatha.wordpress.com/2024/01/05/yakshi-in-us-is-yet-to-sleep/

This is just an imagination where I tried bringing back Mother Sita and Mother Draupadi in an author's mind where both the characters are excited and waiting to meet each other and share all the stories.

It's a mere imagination connecting what we woman are facing in today's scenario, where nothing has changed.

Infact Duryodana (Suyodana) and Raavana, after realizing their mistakes are standing today as a guard to Mother Draupadi and Sita.

As you grab a listen, how about sharing your thoughts in comments or writing to me on dinoinoasis@gmail.com or mentoratmayaakatha@gmail.com

I would love to knonw

With best from an

AmmaPreneur Meera

www.mayaakatha.com

https://linktr.ee/mayaakathameera (you can reach me on SM/ grab a copy of my book on Amazon/flipkart)