5 or 5 from the Creative Series.

Have really enjoyed making this series and reflecting on the mindset and culture of being a creative.

I hope you enjoy this week's episode as I share my reflections on practicing Joy and Gratitude as a Creative and ask how you practice it? What your relationship with it is?

4 or 5 from the Creative Series. Again really enjoying these short episodes and this specific series.

This week diving into the topic "Core of being a Creative". I will say this is a personal one, where there is no snippet but rather just pure reflection of my experiences and thoughts recently.

So, enjoy it with your cuppa and let me know what you thought of it in the comments.

p.s next week we discuss the joy and gratification as creatives!

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This specific snippet and episode is touching on my conversation with actor and coach Daniel O’Meara. In which we discuss doing the work as a creative and though Daniel talks about it from an acting and coaching perspective- I really think if you break or direct his message and put it into your own practice you’ll be able to relate to somethings.

I often go back to this specific episode with Daniel because he really talks about the EGO and vanity we have as artists at point, to what drove us into the industry or him and how his values and life shifted when he created a business that was of service to others.

In the episode what really stands out to me is this moment where he talks about and paraphrasing this- how we can fall off the bandwagon and you doubt a lot of things- which p.s I will do a self reflection episode soon about - going back to the core of you. But what always gets me through this- is Daniel saying Do the work. And that is what I go back to. Doing the work on self and my practice.

As we take a break from our full length episode I wanted to bring some snippets from previous episodes I enjoy.

And also this is becoming a bit of "Creative" tagged series hmmm. Maybe next week I will do a third part "as a creative Series"

This specific snippet is from my conversation with filmmaker and actor Dr.Parvinder Shergill diving into the mindset of being a creative. Especially if you are someone who like me creates work, beyond their role as a performer and in the process questions, how do we deal with the mindset of rejection, collaboration, our ego/vanity, this metric of success and perfection we have set. Comparison to our peers, privilege and our creative voice.

As we take a break from our full length episode, I wanted to bring some snippets from previous episodes on the mentality around success as a creative. 

What our versions of success should be, look and feel like? 

I have been really questioning what success means recently; what is the viability of being a creative? How do we navigate our mindsets during the times where we are super busy and feel wanted but then also what to work with when we are not auditioning as much or producing work?

Sitting down with 3 brilliant writers Ruth D'Silva, Ruby Kitching and Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal to dive into Theatre form writing, how to write nuanced stories and the scope of South Asian Theatre.

Welcoming into the Chai room the cast & Team of the Sold out show Brown Girls Noise.

Joined by Neetu Singh, Kaya Uppal, Kerena Jagpal, Misha Domadia and Amber Zarya.

Part 2 with Natasha Beghi & Nikkita Beghi from Two Chickpeas in a Podcast.

Alright, So.... This was not meant to be a 2 parted episode but it is NOW!

So sip up and let's dive into Part 1 of talking about all things from Spy Kids to Periods to being HANGRY!

Sitting down in the Chai room with Natasha Beghi & Nikkita Beghi from Two Chickpeas in a Podcast. 

PAR 2 KIDS :)!!!

Continuing the cuppa filled chat with Actor and Writer Subika Anwar-Khan.

This week welcoming to the chai room actor and writer Subika Anwar-Khan. And we GET INTO IT !!!! Slurp Slurp kids.

Also, this is part 1 of a 2 parted chat so keep an eye for part 2 Incoming.

Part 2 of my chat with actress Zoha Rahman.

Part 1 kids! of part 2.

Talking boundaries, pooing infront of your partner and having a healthy outlook on your craft as an actor.

Such a joyful and juicy chat with actor Zoha Rahman.

It's back and its GARAAAAM (Hot)!!!

Also Announcement! Chai with Rai is officially on Patreon :) Slurp slurp kids

Celebrating all things Theatre, Film, Series, Books and Podcast. This was genuinely so much fun to curate and really think about things such as- what is something fun, serious, period, conversation starter, catered to the artist or anybody.

From talking about Star Wars to discussing ableism and gender identity to talking about their show on Netflix Obsession and the business of career trajectories. Thank you to actor Sonera Angel for joining me in the Chai room for a banterful chat with some deep meaningful points of discussions... let's say.

This has to be one of the most packed chat in the shortest time. From getting straight into discussing Authenticity vs representation of a story to discussing the "Hustle Culture" artists constantly are fed. Welcoming into the Chai room Maker, Director, Actor and an overall Multidisciplinary artist Victoria Chen. This is a sipful and some more.

The business of Comedy is no joke - No pun intended. It was so insightful to dive into a 10 + year career in writing and comedy with the one and only Bas Rahman.

This is a special episode in which I am sharing a Sneak Peak and Sip Sip into a new series I am launching on Chai with Rai. The 8 Episode Series titled "Symphonies of Beaded Threads" features 8 Female Identifying, Non-Binary and Global Majority- Multidisciplinary artist.

This episode gives an insight into what is to come- why and how I am creating this, what each episode is called and who it is by and lastly a sneak peak/trailer soundbite.

From Gifs of Kajol to discussing the business of theatre. We finally MADE IT! This has been a year or something in making. Sat down during Ramadan so no Chai but lots to spill and discuss with the one and only Sameena Hussain who is a Theatre maker, an Associate Director at Leeds Playhouse, and Trustee for Dark Horse Theatre, Octagon Bolton and Kala Sangam.

I have been reflecting on my highest and lowest, personal and professional moments and how they impact my way of being and thinking. I wanted to start with the No's first and having a healthier relationship with them and share the "work" I have been doing in that. I hope you enjoy as I touch up on some of my outlooks.