Celles De La Terra features 30ish and PhotoblogHER - Beauty is fearless

"My purpose is bigger than me"

Thank you for embracing the power of young Indian women, Celles De La Terre a Paris based international women's group featured stories of exceptional women across the globe, my fight as a body positive activist has a global voice. 

Interview Link(French and English)

The reason why they feel ashamed, is probably because when they were a child they went through a lot of discrimination or kind of feeling of being judged. They felt this at the early age. If they want to fight against body shaming they have to tackle the true causes

  

Beauty is fearless, not flawless #Vlog

I wrote the worst essays in school, mixing all the optional topics and making one story out of it was my kick. My Mother, Summer Vacations and If I was the Prime Minister for a day, were all a part of the same narrative.This is precisely my writing style till date, I like connecting dots.

There’s no logic, no business model, no strategy to my work, but I build it from the most authentic part of my soul .The only P* that works for an entrepreneur is Persistence. No blogger can exist in isolation, you are a part of every step forward.

Life Hack: To understand digital, you have to live digital. 

Indian blogging is a billion dollar industry when combined with e-commerce. The success of any blog is measured in terms of the number of high profile brands they showcase, but what if someone refuses to be perfect?

There are at least 100 failures behind every glorified step. Living like a nomad has given me the courage to exist without inhibitions because real beauty is fearless, not flawless.
  

Wanna'preneur?

Wanna'preneur is a syndrome that makes you believe that being an entrepreneur is going to solve all your problems.

Life Hack: No one can fire you… you can’t quit either.

Reality Check

Lets get it straight, every entrepreneur has his “I do not wannapreneur days” they are almost equal to the actual number of days you spend being happy about your kick (your own) ass move. 

Stuff like Aamir Khan’s opinion on 'intolerance', and Modi’s global tours makes no difference to your life. You are beyond social trolls.

Self doubt is going to be your new hobby, it's just the way it is.

A good sense of humor is going to add balance to your emotional turmoil. It won't make you happy but stronger. (most imp tip)

Super Power Dismantled

You will grow as a person, and find capacity that didn’t know was possible. Every time someone puts you down you will find more energy to bounce back. Every knock gets you more stubborn about your goal. Its a space that will test every inch of your persistence. Bend, but do not break (no pun intended)

CAUTION: Not for the weak heart. 

If you have a survival tip, please leave a comment for my readers.
  

Love Bytes - Mira Savoor fights domestic violence.

Romantic - He loves me, he loves me not. Tragic - He loves me, still beats me a lot. 

We talk to a fighter, applaud her audacity to come forward and break the silence at the age of 83.

Life Hack: Love shouldn’t hurt.

When we started with the interview she was numb, but as the conversation got serious our camera started capturing her true strength of character. Mira was married at the age of 18 to a handsome army officer. They made a picture perfect couple to the world, but the reality of this marriage was outlined with grudge. Every night Mira was emotionally and physically tortured for reasons unknown to her.

"He would beat me with thick ammunition boots"

She lived in fear for 30 years, until one night when something pushed her out of that nightmare. Courage is not the absence of fear, but the judgement that there is something more dangerous.

We tried a social experiment with Mira, by using dissociative reality. This was facilitated using mind reading technique of transmitting our consciousness to deal with trauma. It is used as a healing therapy for someone who has gone through negativity over a long period of time. After a few sessions, the mind starts detaching itself from the trauma leading to a positive outlook. This social experiment has been performed by Mohit Rao.

Everyone wants to know why didn't she leave, well because most of the victims are in denial for the longest time. The next phase is isolation which leads to loss in the ability to fight. So next time you take pride and think “I would have walked out”, please empathise with their reality. It is far more scary than you think. 

What hurts most is not the words of an enemy but the silence of our friends. Do not be a bystander. 

Domestic Violence is not a women’s issue but a man’s issue. If men start taking this up with authority, it could lead to a progressive change. I can challenge a real man will not be offended with the previous statement. 

Mira will give any 30ish complex, in terms of her zest for life. She raised 2 beautiful and confident daughters, they live on their own terms and share a great bond. Abuse exists in silence, the very first part in healing is shattering the silence. Mira's story needs to be shared, discussed with your young children because our society needs a voice that revolts against injustice. No one has the right to beat you, rape you or abuse you. Ask for help, it will only get worse. 
Leave your comments, you might inspire someone to speak up.


#YouthKiAwaaz features 30ish
  

Website Link: http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2015/11/domestic-violence-story-of-a-survivor/

Gentlewoman of Sports Broadcasting in India - Harini Rana (Profile)

This post is a part of the #madeofgreat contest hosted by #indiblogger and tatamotors

Check their page: http://madeofgreat.tatamotors.com

She is Sachin’s straight drive, Dravid’s cover front, Dhoni’s iconic helicopter shot to sports journalism in India. Meet India’s top broadcast journalist and commentator of the last decade, Harini Rana. Doesn’t flaunt a fancy pixy hair cut, no diamonds, or designer snob. Sports is male dominated, but I cannot take away anything from Harini's commitment. She makes hard work seem effortless, a true Gentlewoman. 

#Life Hack: Strong Women celebrate each other, 30ish wants you to read stories that are beyond the norms of conventional beauty.

As a journalist, you naturally start connecting with the athletes as someone who is silently watching their journey. Witness all the small steps before the big game, all the sacrifices that led to their victory and the heart break post loss. Harini has covered almost all the international sporting events in the last 8-10 years, such stories have constructed her own personality. When you are middle of so much glamour you can either be one of them or shine out like a star who believes in spreading light. I wanted to pluck her out of her profession and know who she really is. And she is Guts!

Harini's Vision - She is keen on sports being a part of our youth's upbringing by building on a robust plan to facilitate support and encouragement. Harini is endorsing #IAmTheChange and is working towards making this a reality, 30ish will be more than happy to be a part of this movement, where every child is allowed to dream and play like they were born for the field. 

Her words - "Being a journalist is a thankless job and you are only as good as your last story and having worked in this business for close to decade now I know how true each word in that sentence is. One needs to draw a line, self sense of right and wrong is your only weapon".

Harini has such clarity of thought, that this post just went with the flow. My only challenge was to not over dress her personality because the soul of this game changer lies in the fact that she is so genuine. You make us proud, watched you so closely in sports media and there was no person I met from your fraternity who wasn't charmed by your simplicity. Beautiful in and out and an inspiration for women who shy away from playing like a master blaster @30ish. Be as gentle and fearless, always.

PS: Her boss challenges the entire nation, (Any guesses?) and she thinks 2 strides ahead, to keep up with him. I rest my case! Respect lady :D

Watch the video and experience her intellectual power 

Video Link: Harini Rana in action, feel free to get impressed.

  

#WhatWomenWant - RE'LOVEUTION Vlog

It's ironic, as India approaches 69th year of its Independence, our government decides to ban porn (failed attempt). Next, they might ban DilDo.. I meant Dil Do (Love)**

30ish was challenged by India’s most renowned Mind Reader for a social experiment on decoding #WhatWomenWant. His conviction was freaking my blogger super powers, so challenge ACCEPTED!

Mind Reading is a talent developed over years of practice, its balanced on intuition and strong connect with the audience. Not that I doubt his skill, but a man’s understanding of a woman is different from what she thinks of herself. #Naturesjokeonmankind. 

#Life Hack: Women crave deep emotional intimacy, this social experiment wasn’t about condoms. All the women who took the challenge were spontaneous and free spirited. #WhatWomenWant is to be given a choice, in and out of bed. 

Fun Facts, to involve you in our madness.

• Pre Shoot - 3 weeks of hustling

• Number of Women contacted - 40

• Number of B & C grade actresses approached -15 (we can't afford an Aliya Bhatt or Irfan Khan)

• Number of Women who agreed to be candid -7 (An impressive profile - students, doctor, blogger, trainer, lawyer)

• Main Prop - Condoms, just to freak them.

• Standard Excuse - ‘It’s too bold and dangerous'. Sweetheart you judged yourself, before anyone else could, we are not talking about missiles

• Why 30ish - Pumping soul into individual brands is what excites 30ish. 70% of my readers are women, the rest 30% are very progressive men so the blog is facilitating reach and RELOVEUTION. Being feminine is an emotional stimulation, we got to own it. 

Tweet us at #WhatWomenWant

This marks 30ish's debut on YouTube. I had the choice between giving you hairstyling tips & #WhatWomenWant as my first Vlog, I chose this.. **AmBitchious 

Sex seems more glamorous in movies and novels, the real deal breaker is how you keep it alive. Pay attention to her. Check the Video to know what happens when a Mind Reader decodes your most intimate choice The video was previewed by 50 women before uploading it on You Tube, we hope to break the internet :D.  Don't miss the end, that's where the magic unfolds.

Watch the Vlog #WhatWomenWant

MR has pulled off some phenomenal social stunts, catch a glimpse of his YouTube channel. Not to forget he changed his profession @30ish, one more reason for me to profile him. When a man is raised by strong women it show’s in his choices. This is probably why he picks on such edgy discussion points. 

He has also worked closely with the Safety of Women Department to promote their helpline 103. Making 103 women walk on glass, not one hurt, they achieved this by the power of their mind. 

It’s very convenient to be a corporate performer with more than 150 high profile shows, but a restless entrepreneur is a beast. I like to work with unconventional talent, they know how to 'raise the bar'.

Team Work makes the Dream Work - Bang Gae 

Concept and Skill Check - Mohit Rao

Sanity Check - Gauri Rao

DOP and Edit Check - Mrunal Shah

Promise to put my Best Vlog Forward! Tell us what you think, leave a comment. With lot of excitement and butterflies, 30ish gets BOLD.

  

Intellectual Freedom, I am the change - Living Local

This article has been published in Living Local, August 2015 Issue

http://www.livinglocalmag.com/articles/patriotism-is-progressive-30ish-blog.html

Patriotism in 2015, expects us to lay the foundation of Intellectual Freedom for generations to come. India is striding towards a positive society, according to market trend studies India’s strength is our youth. Ever thought, what makes them so powerful? They are progressive.

#Life Hack: If each one of us accepts the challenge of progress being a personal responsibility then our nation will never have to look back. 

Earlier parents influenced our career choices, now they trust our decision. This generation is not waiting to join MNC’s, they dream about start-ups and building their future. They want to be entrepreneurs, and redefine their boundaries.

30ish is a cusp age group, You are well aware about the expectations of the previous generation, and still in sync with Gen-Y. This makes us more powerful and capable to drive change. Match this to a situation 100 years back, when our freedom fighters took the ownership of fighting for their rights. They did not wait for political leaders to take a step, instead formed power groups and chased every opportunity to stand for the pride of our motherland. A century back, they screamed “I am the change” now its our responsibility to own their legacy.  Endorse ‘I am the change’.

We have the capability and strength, there will be no modi-fication, unless you modify yourself. Collaborate and grow, there is so much talent around us, the first step could be to support each other. The virtual world gives us the liberty of time and space, believe in people.

Its not about big promises, but small steps in the right direction. Our Yuva* has the potential to take India to the next level, all we need to do is channelise their energy. 

Respect your individuality, its precious.

Jai Hind, 30ish