Real Talk With Smriti Notani

Real Talk With Smriti Notani

Hey there! I’m Smriti Notani AKA Real Girl on the interwebs (@realgirlco). I welcome you with a puja ki thaali and appropriately coy looks to my podcast – Real Talk. A lifestyle writer and blogger by profession, I was born with a penchant for keeping it real. On this podcast, I plan to cover topics that are a part of every Indian's life but are mostly unaddressed; in my own filmy, millennial, pop culture referenced way of course! Join me on my quest to quell the silence around our daily struggles, won’t you? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/?hl=en Website: https://realgirl.co/

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February 7, 2023 49 mins

For the number of hours we spend on the 'gram, we sure don't talk about its safety and impact enough! Imagine my delight when Natasha Jog, the Head of Public Policy at Instagram graced my show to chat all things digital - from doom-scrolling to dirty pictures. In a refreshingly candid conversation, I asked her everything on my mind (propriety be damned) and also fangirled a little (okay, a lot)...

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Sorry I've been MIA! I've spoken candidly about what I've really been up to, let you into my professional life a little more than before, and also mused about life in a creative career and the need to be financially stable. Do tune in and tell me if you kinda sorta get it?! On a brighter note, I'm conducting an intensive 3 day podcasting workshop on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of July - come if it interests you! I promise to cover every ...

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January 18, 2022 18 mins

Omicron caught up with me just as the new year rang in but thankfully I've recovered well. I just wanted any of you currently dealing with covid to get some hope, some tips to recover well, and some nice suggestions of shows to watch! Wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I do hope this is the year we finally bid goodbye to this pandemic among other personal and professional wins, of course!

Love,

Smriti

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December 24, 2021 27 mins

This is an episode I've been waiting to make for a looooong time! I'm finally introducing my other podcast to you - and it's a project I've poured my heart and soul into. It's a Jio Saavn Original and it's called 'Keeping It Real With Smriti Notani'. It's a chat show format and I've got some really cool guests on it (if I may say so myself)

I would love for you to check it out here

Cannot wait to hear your thoughts!

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To record an episode that has zero cuss words and even lesser existential angst is unusual for me. But you see, I had to behave because I was in Maasi Mode. Joining me today is 9-Year-Old Veer Garg, my sister's son and also my favourite person in the whole wide world. I love how honest he is while also being articulate and wise. If you enjoyed listening, don't forget to let me know and I'll pass on your feedback to him. Sometimes, ...

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Self-care goes beyond retail therapy and skincare (though I too am known to not be able to resist the charms of some good old pampering). I promise you these self-care tips are curated by me and are tried and tested AND life changing! Don't knock it till you've tried it, okay? And when you do - come tell me what you thought :)

Find me on Instagram: @realgirlco

Or on my blog: www.realgirl.co

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On the anniversary of the first Gay Pride March ever held (1970) I present to you this episode on how to be a good ally to those who belong to the LGBTQ+ community. My wonderful friend Om who not only belongs to the community but serves as a vocal advocate too dropped into the podcast to eloquently share some pearls of wisdom and deconstruct allyship with me. This episode is a move in the right direction when it comes to the conver...

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The podcasting community has come together to raise funds in tandem with Give India for those affected by Covid 19. Please consider donating here: https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/fundraisers/podforchange-covid-relief-fund

There are many who still need our help and we hope to do our best to support them. This initiative is called #PODFORCHANGE and we hope our collective voices will make a difference!


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A sensitive episode with honest life updates where I reveal my fears, coping mechanisms, and mental health struggles during the second wave of the Coronavirus. Made with the sole intention of connecting and checking in on you. Hope you are doing well and staying safe. I'm sending so much love your way.

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/

Check my website out here: http://realgirl.co/

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Part of the human experience is to live, love, and learn. But do we ever truly learn? Well, we could, if we become more self aware. In this episode, I bring to you 5 relationship mistakes (romantic or platonic or familial) that you are probably making. Tune in and definitely let me know what you thought.

You can reach me at https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/

Check out my website: http://realgirl.co/

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The way we do life - relationships, career movies, friendships, et al - is so different in our twenties versus our thirties. Don't you think?

This is a topic I ponder on often and have finally sat to talk about, in my own unfiltered potty-mouthed way of course.

Do tune in and let me know what you think! I'd love to hear your opinion.

Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/

or my Website: www.realgirl.co

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December 28, 2020 39 mins
Join me as I bid goodbye to the year that was with some newly acquired wisdom, some expletives (because erm, hello, it's me!), some truth bombs and a lot of hope for the year to come. Happy New Year! Here's sending you all my REAL love! Website: www.realgirl.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realgirlco/ Email: smritinotani@gmail.com
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In today's milieu, can we possibly ignore the power of building our personal brand? Whether you need to amp up your profile in the job market or you are an entrepreneur here are some REAL tips that ought to help you while you take your first steps. Feel free to interact with me on Instagram: @realgirlco Connect with me on email: realgirlco@gmail.com Visit my website: www.realgirl.co
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September 18, 2020 22 mins
It's a very Indian thing to not reveal 'ghar ki baatein' but it's about time we normalize family drama instead of living in shame. It's fairly common to not get along with a family member because after all, life is not a Sooraj Barjatya movie so I figured some Real Talk on the subject was looong overdue!
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How can I not do a podcast episode on the wonders that are Sima Aunty, Aparna, Pradhyuman, and Akshay? HOW?
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I had put out a Google form on Instagram where anyone could anonymously ask me anything about, well, anything! And a barrage of questions came in - some good ones on love and life and all its beautiful messiness. This episode is part 2 in the series and no points for guessing that I kept it REAL. Tune in!
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I had put out a Google form on Instagram where anyone could anonymously ask me anything about, well, anything! And a barrage of questions came in - some good ones on love and life and all its beautiful messiness. This episode had me answering them seriously and no points for guessing that I kept it REAL. Tune in!
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Nothing about any of the many crises the world is facing right now feels normal yet the term 'new normal' has been thrown around so much recently that I felt it needs to be addressed. In this episode, I keep it real about everything that we need to keep in mind while we navigate this new season of our lives.
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In the midst of a global pandemic, we may not be able to go outside but that's all the more reason to go within. The lockdown will end sooner or later, but getting to know ourselves will hold us in good stead for the rest of our lives.
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The kind of time we are getting with our partners right now is unprecedented so let's make the most of it, no? My husband joins me in this episode to let you know simple things we are doing to stay sane, happy, in sync, and in love during the great lockdown of 2020!
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