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The Filterless Talk

The Filterless Talk

Written by: Riya Shah
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Welcome to Filterless – where we strip away the noise and embrace raw, unfiltered conversations. In a world where Gen Z loves to live in "delulu" and life is full of filters, Filterless is here to keep it real. Brought to you by Catalyst Crew, this podcast series features unfiltered insights and honest stories from some of the most brilliant minds across the nation and beyond. Join our host, Riya Shah – a travel, food, and lifestyle content creator, and co-founder of Catalyst Crew – as she dives deep into the secrets of success with guests who have redefined their industries. Over the past four years, Riya and her co-founder Aunsh Chaughule have built strong connections within the industry, bringing you the most inspiring and authentic voices. Get ready for conversations that go beyond the surface and uncover the true stories behind the success.

Catalyst Crew 2024
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • From Gujarat to Changing the World Through Art | Krupa Shah on Filterless
    Apr 21 2026

    What if the life everyone called "ordinary" was actually the foundation of something extraordinary? Meet Krupa Shah — founder of Kala Chetna at Krupa Arts Foundation, motivational speaker, artist, and a woman who has inspired over 30,000 lives.Married at 19, a mother at 20, and raised between the streets of Mumbai and the soul of Gujarat — Krupa's journey is anything but ordinary. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, she takes us through her roots in Bhavnagar, her spiritual connection to Garba and Indian culture, her life across Gujarat, Bombay, and the UK, and how she transformed everyday moments into a movement through art.This episode is for every woman who has ever been told her life is "too simple" to matter.🎙️ What we talked about: Getting married at 19 & having her first child at 20 — what nobody tells you Growing up between Mumbai & Gujarat and how both cities shaped her The spiritual turning points that changed everything How she went from homemaker to inspiring 30,000+ lives Building Kala Chetna & Krupa Arts Foundation from scratch Using art as a tool for healing, empowerment, and awakening 00:00 — Intro 01:39 — Sacred Mantra 02:40 — Early Roots 05:11 — The Bindi 07:07 — Shakti Explained 09:00 — Father's Lesson 13:50 — Finding Art 16:18 — Returning Home 21:03 — Married Young 26:26 — Women & Karma 35:21 — Motherhood 44:51 — Garbh Sanskar 50:41 — Stay Engaged 55:15 — Life's Drama 56:50 — Kite Story 01:02:58 — Turning Point 01:06:52 — 3:30 AM Routine 01:11:07 — Lowest Point 01:18:32 — The Saree 01:21:28 — Rapid FireCopy-paste ready! ✨ Brought to you by Filterless — where we strip away the noise and have real, unfiltered conversations. Presented by Catalyst Crew.📌 Subscribe for more unfiltered stories → https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Thefilterlesstalk⁩ 📸 Follow us on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thefilterlesstalkpodcast Reach out to Krupa Shah on: https://www.krupaarts.com/

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • She Doesn't Need Permission to Rise | Women's Empowerment ft. Sneha Naidu, Suma Chacko & Krupa Shah
    Mar 8 2026

    What does it mean to be a woman in 2026 — when you're expected to be

    strong AND soft, ambitious AND grateful, successful AND humble?

    In this episode of Filterless Talk, we strip away the noise and sit down

    with three extraordinary women who've chosen to rise — on their own terms.

    🎙️ Meet our guests:

    ✦ Sneha Naidu — Travel & lifestyle influencer turned entrepreneur,

    building a personal brand and pan-India chocolate business

    ✦ Suma Chacko — Image consultant who started her dream career at 55,

    redefining confidence, style & reinvention

    ✦ Krupa Shah — Abstract artist, founder of Kala Chetna & the Krupa Art

    Foundation, who turned motherhood into an awakening

    💬 We talk about:

    → What womanhood really means today

    → Feeling "not enough" — and what to do about it

    → Balancing ambition, femininity & authentging identity

    → Why age is NOT a barrier — it's a superpower

    → Social media pressure, trolls & staying true to yourself

    → Art, healing & emotional intelligence

    → Things women have STOPPED apologizing for

    No filters. No perfection. Just real stories of courage, creativity,

    and coming back to yourself.

    Because dreams don't expire. Healing has no deadline.

    And becoming doesn't come with an age limit. 💫

    🔔 Subscribe to Filterless Talk for unfiltered conversations every week.

    👍 Like & share if this resonated with you.

    💬 Drop a comment — what's one thing YOU've stopped apologizing for?

    #FilterlessTalk #WomensEmpowerment #CatalystCrew #WomenOfIndia

    #SnehaNavidu #SumaChacko #KrupaShah #KalaChetna #IndianPodcast

    #GenZ #Womanhood2026 #PodcastIndia #Reinvention #Unfiltered

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • The Pursuit of Happiness | Happiness and Mindfulness Coach | Dr Amisha Mohatta
    Jul 14 2025

    In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we sit down with [Guest Name], a seasoned happiness coach and mindfulness advocate, to explore the complex layers of emotional well-being in today’s world. From her personal journey into mindfulness to the transformative tools she uses with clients, this conversation uncovers how happiness is shaped, influenced, and practiced. We touch upon critical themes such as: Societal pressure and its silent grip on our well-being Whether happiness is subjective or universal The evolving concept of happiness from childhood to adulthood The importance of sleep, journaling, and meditation The rising emotional intelligence in Gen Z—and their assertiveness Understanding when to seek a coach or therapist The role of parenting in building emotional resilience The impact of social media, personal loneliness, and tragic cases like suicide With real-life stories, thought-provoking insights, and actionable tools, this episode is a deep dive into the emotional health journey we all navigate. Perfect for: Anyone curious about mindfulness, personal growth, parenting with emotional intelligence, or simply seeking deeper happiness in a fast-paced world. Tune in and take your first step toward a more aware and joyful you. 00:00 Introduction 01:48 About herself 03:35 Journey towards Mindfulness 03:50 About Comfortness, Happiness and Society Pressure 04:58 Does Happiness Differ from Person to person? 06:45 Importance for Sleep hours 08:25 Transformation of Happiness From Child to Adult 11:05 Process for Training person as a happiness coach 14:50 Is getting influenced good or bad 15:48 Can happiness be taught as a Skill? 18:18 The need of Coach or Therapist 21:50 Tools used by Happiness coach 23:00 The Younger generation is very Vocal 24:18 Genz saying No on every inconvenience 26:00 Do happiness belong directly from mothers wound 34:35 How can a Parent Good habit for the emotional health of children 36:00 Some of Amisha Cases 40:05 Advice for people On the Cases 43:00 Crying is a mechanism of coping 45:40 Impact of social media on people 49:18 About suicide case 50:00 Personal and Professional life and Loneliness 54:00 The Importance of Journaling and Meditation 56:50 Outro

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    43 mins
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