"Leadership is definitely not about position power. It is a lot about personal power." On the Say Again podcast this week, host Amrita Tripathi speaks to Safi Rizvi, Advisor to the National Disaster Management Authority and a 1989 batch IPS Officer. From understanding disasters management to mitigation strategies when it comes to heat waves, as well as the need for work around heat inequity, Rizvi shares a behind-the-scenes look.

He also fields questions on surveillance, what you should be careful about with your social media posts, especially when it comes to personal information (do not share!) and Christiane Amanpour's recent statement that she took a burner phone while travelling to the US.

Rizvi shares his leadership philosophy, and reflects on his 36 year career in government service, as well as short stint in the private sector. This one is a must-watch!

Much of the Jaipur Literature festival started as an accident, JLF Producer and Teamwork Arts Managing Director Sanjoy Roy tells Say Again podcast host Amrita Tripathi in this week's episode. As a reporter who used to cover the festival and a writer whose first novel was commissioned at JLF, Tripathi asks Roy to share more behind the scenes details, 'spicy' gossip and more about the iconic Lit Fest that's been called the Mahakumbh of Indian literature. Roy shares what ended up being a watershed moment, with Deepak Chopra connecting to see if Oprah might be a fit!

Even now in the age of ascendant AI there's a huge power and tangible and intangible impact of the arts, Roy shares, also connecting the dots of his own journey, from working with SRK, Manoj Bajpai and other stalwarts, work with the Salaam Baalak Trust, to becoming an "entrepreneur of the arts".

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"We're not chasing clickbait. We're not making claims that we can't stand behind," Aeon Media Group COO Kirsten Freeman tells Say Again podcast host Amrita Tripathi. Join us for a 30 minute free-wheeling conversation that covers how long form content is hitting home in this short attention span world, what distinguishes good credible mental health information from 'quick takes' and how to think through the impact of GenAI, and what it means to live the good life (a question that has really stood the test of time from the ancient greeks on down).

Big ideas, knowledge, and wisdom are core to the mission here and people are here for it. With more than 1.5 Million Uniques a month, Aeon Media and Psyche the magazine see a large percentage of their audiences logging on from India! As well as the US and Australia.

Tune in to hear more about the importance of purpose and mission, as well as how critical it is to have a source of credible information when it comes to Mental Health. Freeman also shares from her own leadership and life journey, including how she started prioritising balance in her own life, and why she admires and learns from GenZ.

Resources:

Aeon: http://aeon.co/

Psyche: http://psyche.co/

Psyche Guides: https://psyche.co/guides

Health Collective: http://healthcollective.in/

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Do not become subservient to (AI) tools! That's one piece of advice from this insightful conversation on the Say Again Podcast with Tech Policy leader Colin Crowell, the Managing Director of the Blue Owl Group, and former Public Policy head of Twitter 1.0.

Host Amrita Tripathi asks the Washington DC based Crowell to make sense of some of the top Headlines in the world of AI Tech Policy, global ramifications and to take a look at top challenges that remain. Crowell, who played a critical role in creating the landmark Telecommunications Act of the US (Web 2.0), also talks about his 20 years working in government before moving to Silicon Valley, and just what it takes to work with multiple stakeholders in a complicated, fast-moving global environment.

Join us for a fascinating conversation and a ring side view of all that's going on in the world of AI and Tech Policy.

What does it mean to build with purpose? And what are the battles no one hears about? In this compelling episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi chats with entrepreneur Shreyasi Singh — founding managing director of Jetri and founder, Harappa. From her early career in journalism to building transformative learning platforms, Shreyasi shares her journey of reinvention, navigating the challenges of leadership, and the unique pressures faced by women entrepreneurs.

Whether you're building your career or redefining success on your own terms, this conversation will leave you inspired.

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Resources mentioned:

Resources mentioned:

Interview with Shreyasi

Harappa Reports

It's not like Maggi Noodles: That's the quotable quote when asked about the value of Music and Culture. So it's not about instant gratification so much as something more lasting.

Music can elevate or devastate, bring us to the highest high and even take us inward on a soulful journey. Is it something that you still value in this Age of AI? On this week's episode of the #sayagainpodcast host Amrita Tripathi asks Musician, Composer and Writer Vidya Shah to share some of her insights and understanding. What is it about live performance that AI can't quite capture yet? And are we undervaluing the very things that can transform our lives? Listen in and don't forget to stay till the end for a beautiful mini-performance Vidya Shah does just for you.

Do share, subscribe and leave us a comment if you like.

Resources:

The Gramophone Project: www.womenonrecord.com

Therapy bots are complete snake oil. Dr. Soumitra Pathare — psychiatrist and Director of the Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy — doesn’t hold back in this thought-provoking episode of Say Again with Amrita Tripathi. He warns that most of these bots haven't undergone safety trials and aren’t backed by evidence, raising some serious questions. And by the way, you might prefer to go for coffee with a friend than venting to your LLM as a 'therapist'.

In this candid conversation, Dr. Pathare, co-author of the book Life Interrupted, unpacks why mental health tech needs the same rigorous regulation as any other form of healthcare. He also spotlights a powerful example of frugal innovation: the Atmiyata project, a community-led mental health initiative that started in Gujarat and is now being replicated all the way in London.

From breaking down myths to taking on tech-bro hype, this episode is equal parts insightful and entertaining. Do let us know your thoughts

(Trigger warning: Suicide is mentioned at 23:08-~26:30)

Resources:

Helplines: http://healthcollective.in/contact/helplines/

Centre for Mental Health Law and Policy: http://cmhlp.org/

Netshrink on X: https://x.com/netshrink

The book: Life, Interrupted: https://www.amazon.in/Life-Interrupted-Understanding-Indias-Suicide-ebook/dp/B09G3L68M5

Find your Why: In this solo episode of Say Again, host Amrita Tripathi pulls back the curtain on the writing process — from finding your voice to navigating fiction vs. non-fiction. A published author, she has just the behind the scenes tips and insight that you might need, as an aspiring writer.

Whether you're staring at a blank page or halfway through your manuscript, this episode is your sign to just get started. This is also a fun one for readers as Amrita shares her own journey as a writer with some snippets. She talks about how to find your why, why you need to keep your notes and how you'll want to read widely and build a strong foundation. She also has some practical first steps to think about.

This is an episode for aspiring writers, scribes who feel stuck, and anyone looking to reconnect with their creative spark. Find your entry point — and let your words do the rest.

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Email: Team@healthcollective.in

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