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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

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Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/__chikka/

In this episode, we sit down with Ruchika Lohiya, poet, content creator, and one of India's most relatable voices, to talk about everything from heartbreak and hindi poetry to feminism, fear, and finding your place in the world.

Ruchika opens up about her journey from Jodhpur to Mumbai, why she left acting and advertising to pursue poetry full time, and how a single poem changed the trajectory of her life. She gets candid about being bullied in school, dealing with insomnia, celebrating 1 million followers alone, and why financial independence is non-negotiable for her.

They also get into relationships and marriage pressures, the reality of being a female creator in India, what the content creation industry gets wrong, and why the comedy scene has something every other industry needs to learn.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:24 - Ruchika’s career - acting, advertising agency, poetry

7:15 - Importance of being financially independent

11:43 - Views on relationships

17:16 - She was bullied in school

19:14 - Changing yourself for others

22:00 - Jodhpur to Mumbai

26:34 - Ruchika’s poetry career

34:11 - Thoughts on friendships

37:42 - Dealing with Fear and Insomnia

43:18 - Success in Poetry and Content Creation

47:20 - Best and Worst show

55:33 - Views on feminism

1:02:16 - Content Creation Industry

1:06:14 - How parents make us humble

1:11:26 - Goals after 1M followers

1:12:47 - Views on Samay Raina and Comedians

1:19:25 - Favourite poets

1:21:23 - Relationships and Marriages

1:33:17 - Poetry for Aleena

1:34:42 - Poetry on Life

1:35:59 - Outro

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/saad.wadia/

In this episode of Aleena Dissects, we sit down with football agent and Fibre Sports Management’s Managing Director, Saad Wadia. From managing Liverpool legend Ian Rush to working with top athletes and global sports personalities, Saad shares what really happens behind the scenes of the football and sports industry.

We spoke about Liverpool’s success, Manchester United’s downfall, Messi’s visit to India, Indian football culture, networking, sports management careers, athlete brand deals, and the changing sports industry in India. Saad also shares stories about Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, and the lessons he’s learned from working closely with athletes.

If you’re someone interested in football, sports business, athlete management, or careers in sports, this episode is packed with insights and real stories from the industry.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - What does Saad Wadia do?

2:54 - Viral video of lifting Liverpool trophy

7:19 - Saad’s love for football

16:34 - Sports industry is changing

22:16 - He made ring for Hardik Pandya

26:33 - Yuzi Chahal is Manchester United Fan

29:47 - How to become a Football Agent

44:35 - How he started managing Ian Rush

48:34 - Recognising talented players

56:22 - Manchester United’s downfall

1:00:08 - Liverpool’s success

1:05:45 - Learnings from Player interactions

1:07:14 - Players after retirement

1:10:59 - Why networking is important

1:12:35 - Managing brand deals for footballers

1:16:26 - Football in India and Messi’s visit

1:26:24 - Most memorable football match

1:30:43 - Hardest part of being a sports agent

1:36:32 - Indian Sport audience

1:38:21 - Learnings from Ian Rush and people he met

1:45:25 - Overcoming fear

1:50:14 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/yashbirla/ In this episode, we sat down with Yash Birla to talk about what it actually means to grow up in one of India's most powerful families. From the weight of the Birla name to spirituality, grief, and identity, this one gets personal.Yash gets honest about the expectations that come with generational wealth, how faith helped him through his hardest years, and what people consistently get wrong about the ultra rich.A genuinely candid conversation about legacy, life, and everything in between. Like and subscribe for new episodes every week.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:32 - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is Yash Birla’s Guru3:48 - Learning how to detach yourself4:53 - Yash Birla’s journey into Spirituality 9:56 - Yash Birla opens up about his Parents16:33 - Weight of being a Birla19:35 - He lost his family in a plane crash23:45 - Yash Birla as a parent28:48 - Yash Birla Then Vs NowAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/viraj_ghelani/

In this episode, Viraj Ghelani joins Aleena Dissects for a candid and unfiltered conversation about content, social media, and life as a creator. He shares how he approaches content without overthinking, the pressure of always being funny, and what it really takes to stay relevant.

The conversation goes beyond content as Viraj talks about his middle class upbringing, financial anxiety, providing for family, and a personal story about his nani. He also opens up about friendships, marriage, and how life changes with time.

From light, funny moments to honest reflections, this episode captures Viraj as he is. If you want a real look into a creator’s life along with relatable life experiences, this episode is for you.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - Impact of Social Media on a Creator’s Life

13:52 - Viraj Ghelani Has No Content Strategy

19:43 - Viraj Is a People Pleaser

21:33 - Strategy to Stay Relevant

24:43 - Viraj Ghelani and Hardik Pandya’s Friendship

26:38 - Changing Content and Audience

28:17 - Viraj Ghelani’s Middle-Class Parents

35:53 - Viraj’s Financial Anxiety

38:17 - Providing for Family and Friends

42:28 - Viraj Ghelani on His Nani

46:35 - Working with the Same Agency Since the Start

48:50 - Life After 30

50:04 - Exposing Award Culture

54:11 - Understanding People’s Intentions

56:19 - Best Part of Being Married

1:01:30 - Pressure of Being Funny

1:04:07 - Understanding the Gen-Z Mindset

1:05:28 - Why Do We Remember Old Movies and Songs?

1:10:13 - Viraj Ghelani on Kathiawadis

1:13:30 - Viraj Ghelani Loves Doing Stand-Up

1:16:05 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/aditya_allin/

In this episode, we sit down with Aditya Singh, founder of All In Capital and one of India's most active venture capitalists with 200+ startup investments. He meets 500 founders a month and funds maybe 2, and in this conversation, he explains exactly why.

We get into what VCs are really looking for when they meet a founder, the red flags that kill a deal instantly, what most founders get wrong about raising money, and his take on celebrity brands entering the startup space. Aditya also opens up about the craziest bets he's made, including a company that trains dogs to sniff out cancer, and what made him say yes.

If you're a founder, an aspiring investor, or just someone trying to understand how money moves in India's startup ecosystem, this episode is required watching.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:46 - How Venture Capitalists invest in Startups?

7:71 - Outlier companies from Aditya’s portfolio

8:81 - Advice for new start-up founders

20:00 - Secrets Venture Capitalists are hiding

21:05 - Most unique startup idea

25:30 - Investing process in Startups

28:43 - Marketing strategy - Zomato, Swiggy and Quick commerce

31:18 - Dogs can sniff cancer

33:45 - Red flags of a founder

41:58 - Women led companies

43:42 - How many startups fail?

46:51 - Role of a Venture Capitalist

48:12 - Aditya’s best and worst investment

52:32 - Industries Aditya would never invest

55:08 - Brand Case Studies

1:01:12 - Benefits of content creation

1:07:06 - Experience of being on National Television

1:08:46 - Marketing advice for brands

1:17:40 - Founders and Work Life Balance

1:21:46 - Misconceptions about VCs

1:25:06 - Nikhil Kamath’s Foundery

1:31:07 - Investing in Aleena Dissects

1:40:37 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/join2manish/ In this episode, Manish Pandey gets real about his journey from doing small jobs like tuition teaching and factory work to becoming a co-founder at BeerBiceps Media. He shares how life taught him acceptance, what still triggers him, and how his day looks now after building multiple ventures.From chaotic early days to structured routines, this conversation gives a raw and honest look into the mindset of someone who has seen both extremes. There are light moments, unexpected takes, and relatable thoughts that make this episode feel personal and unfiltered.If you are building something of your own or just trying to figure life out, this one will hit home.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:50 - Co-Founder of Beerbiceps Media 5:10 - Latent Controversy11:03 - Mentoring content creators and Content Creation32:25 - His biggest fear and mental health 37:36 - Childhood trauma and struggles 47:38 - Manish Pandey’s Career in Digital Marketing 53:15 - Life struggles, family and cancer1:00:21 - Why you should not raise children today1:06:48 - Changing mindset when life is unfair1:13:01 - Manish has anger issues1:16:05 - Future of Podcasting1:22:04 - Why he became a mentor?1:26:51 - Best place to visit in India1:31:50 - OutroAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/the.informed.citizen.1/

In this episode, we sit down with geopolitics expert Vipin Hemraj to break down the real agenda behind the US-Iran war. From stock market manipulation to narrative warfare, there's a lot more happening behind the scenes than missile strikes and ceasefires.

Vipin breaks down how winning a war today has nothing to do with military strength and everything to do with who controls the narrative. We also get into why the Strait of Hormuz is Iran's most powerful weapon and what that means for oil prices globally.

If you've been confused by the headlines, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about the US-Iran conflict right now.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - US-Iran war explained

9:56 - Russia and China’s role in the War

11:31 - Donald Trump, Stock Market and Dollar

18:39 - Why India is neutral?

19:18 - Why and when will dollar fall?

25:23 - Importance of Strait of Hormuz

29:17 - Why operation sindoor was successful

31:14 - When will the war end

34:06 - Narrative of the war

44:45 - Will Nuclear War happen?

45:26 - Impact of war on India

51:33 - Epstein files started this war

1:02:42 - Right way to end the War

1:06:10 - How Iran and US are mocking each other

1:08:34 - Why Geopolitics is important

1:16:33 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!