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Melting Pot
Melting Pot is a podcast by Payal Nayar that brings together inspiring stories and meaningful conversations from around the world. With a focus on culture, art, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, the podcast dives deep into the experiences and perspectives of thought leaders, authors, artists, and changemakers. Each episode uncovers unique narratives that celebrate the richness of global diversity while exploring the universal threads that connect us all.
Payal’s engaging style and genuine…
Episodes
Melting PotJake Snippet
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Melting PotJeremy Tay Snippet
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Melting PotLi Leng Snippet
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Melting PotMr.Leong Snippet
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Melting PotMr.Song Snippet
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Melting PotMr.Yeo and Karen Snippet
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Melting PotRichard Chan Snippet
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Melting PotGema Galdón
Discover the world of Gema Galdón, a Barcelona-based milliner whose handcrafted hats blur the line between fashion and art. What began as a hat she made for…
Melting PotSilvia Ferrer Casanovas
Step inside Silvia Ferrer Casanova’s Barcelona studio, a once-quiet garage that now overflows with colour, creativity and meaning. Surrounded by her…
Melting PotLola Rivière
Step into the serene world of Lola Rivière, a ceramist whose studio is a sanctuary of earth and fire. Here, the tactile memory of childhood mud meets the…
Melting PotSean Kling
What if everything you've been told about entrepreneurship is a lie? Sean Kling, CEO of The Aria Group and author of Outwork Them All, cuts through the fluff…
Melting PotTerri and Zeke
They decided to end their marriage on a Sunday morning. After a decade of disconnect and a year locked down in a pandemic, the chasm between them felt too wide…
Melting PotMarino and Jalal Dim Light BCN Art Gallery Barcelona
Exploring Barcelona laneways often leads to hidden gems, and one of them is Dim Light BCN. This eclectic gallery is the vision of Marino along with Jalal, two…
Melting PotAaron Ryan
Bestselling author Aaron Ryan wants his sons to understand a hard truth about the world: it is "extraordinarily unfair." In his award-winning saga, he wrestles…
Melting PotRobin Ajder
At 15, Robin Ajder wasn’t sketching lines on a canvas.He was chasing lines on a table. What began as teenage highs spiraled into chaos, until art became the…
Melting PotSuraquia Atelier
Payal just stepped into Surarquía’s sun-lit workshop near the Sagrada Familia and straight into the story of two South-American dreamers who turned a Barcelona…
Melting PotBlanca Rodríguez
Blanca Rodríguez (@thewoundedhealer) is a bilingual storyteller who turns untreated childhood trauma into teachable hope. On stage she champions the…
Melting PotKaren Rudolph
Mid-divorce, Karen Rudolf rang her paralegal to vent. “Every complaint is cha-ching, and a judge will soon decide your kids’ future.” That blunt response…
Melting PotJohn Wayne S.111
From Chicago to Hollywood sets and the heart of historic Greenwood Avenue, John Wayne S III’s path was anything but predictable. Once a pre-med student, a…
Melting PotAdam LaSalle
What if you didn’t have to choose just one life? Adam LaSalle never fit in a box and he doesn’t want you to, either. From teaching English and math, to leading…
Melting PotCyndee Dhalai
“I flatlined. I lost my husband. I lost years. But I never lost myself.” - Cyndee Dhalai Cyndee has been called a medical enigma. Surviving multiple near-death…
Melting PotDavid Petrovay
"You’re not too old. You’re just telling yourself that.” After 34 years working with the blind, David Petrovay walked away- burnt out, but not done. Today, he…
Melting PotSuzan Peltekian
What if your ‘positivity’ is actually hiding self-loathing? When Suzan Peltekian walked away from a thriving real estate career, it wasn’t just a professional…
Melting PotThe Side of Singapore Tourists Never Taste
From tossing lo hei with Christabel to pickling tea leaves with Thet, this episode takes you on a journey across kitchens, wet markets, hawker stalls, and…
Melting PotRaj Khedun
What do dinosaurs, planets, and squats have in common? For Raj Khedun, they were the starting points of a lifelong search for deeper meaning. In episode 9 of…
Melting PotSophia Elan
After walking away from a high-powered legal career and a life that wasn’t truly hers, Sophia Elan (aka Debra Buhring) found healing, purpose, and a voice. In…
Melting PotBarry Finlay From Summit To Story
At 60, Barry Finlay climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and it changed everything. What started as a personal challenge became a bestselling book, a decade of…
Melting PotThe Comfort of Food: Llance Kezner’s Story
What if the food you eat could help you feel calmer, more grounded, and less stressed? When Llance Kezner and his wife, Lori, started experimenting in their…
Melting PotThe Road Less Traveled: Chris Donaldson’s Journey
In 1979, Chris Donaldson set out from Belfast to ride his Moto Guzzi Le Mans to Australia. He never made it. Instead, he crossed the Middle East, rode through…
Melting PotLife is a Trip: Brownell Landrum on Reincarnation, Storytelling & Destiny
What if obstacles were actually guideposts? Author, screenwriter, and creator of Life is a Trip Reincarnation Stories, Brownell Landrum shares her journey of…
Melting PotHarnessing the Power of Energy with Csongor Daniel
In this fascinating episode of Melting Pot, we sit down with Csongor Daniel, a master of bioenergy healing with over 30 years of experience in harnessing the…
Melting PotHolistic Awakening with Nadia Sethi
In this inspiring episode of Melting Pot, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Nadia Sethi, a former hospitality professional turned healer and…
Melting PotMatthew Carauddo: Creator of 'Diamond Dragons' and Pioneer in Saber Combat
In our final episode of our series Echoes of Impact we meet Matthew Carauddo—aka "Novastar"—a versatile creator with 30+ years in acting, directing, and staged…
Melting PotShaping the media revolution with Henry Woodman
In episode 6 of our series Echoes of Impact, we meet Henry Woodman, a seasoned professional in film production and travel with an MBA from the University of…
Melting PotFuture of B2B with Stephan Fehr
In episode 5 of our ongoing series Echoes of Impact, we meet Stefan Fehr, an AI pioneer and visionary entrepreneur since 2019. With a passion for content…
Melting PotThe Power of Resilience with Joelle Kaufman
In episode 4 of our series Echoes of Impact we meet Joelle Kaufman, creator of the "Curveball Method," inspired by her family's battle with breast cancer and…
Melting PotLeading digital transformation with Patricia Mulles
In episode 3 of our new series Echoes of Impact, we meet Patricia Mulles, an independent consultant specialising in marketing, customer experience, and data…
Melting PotA candid talk between Krista Goon and Payal Nayar
In this engaging bonus episode, Krista Goon and Payal Nayar come together for an inspiring conversation about their podcasting journeys and the stories they…
Melting PotA Path to Enlightenment with Andrzej Kozlowski
In our new series Echoes of Impact we meet Andy Kozlowski, a Taoist Spiritual Sage and Empath Guide. He has a diverse educational background, delving into…
Melting PotCrafting impactful stories with Henrik Wilenius
A new series Echoes of Impact Season 18 begins with Henrik Wilenius, a Finnish author known for his compelling young adult fiction that tackles real-world…
Melting PotCrafting fantasy tales with Joe Hilliard
It is the 25th episode of our ongoing Mic & Minds series. Today the conversation is with J.V. Hilliard who was educated by his warrior uncle in creative…
Melting PotFusion of Dance and Psychology with Jeevita Pillai
In episode 24 of our ongoing series Mics and Minds, we speak with Jeevita Pillai, a dynamic dance fitness instructor and accredited Sport and Exercise…
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Unlocking the path to spirituality with Kelle Sparta
In episode 23 of our Mics and Minds series our guest is Kelle Sparta a visionary coach for spiritual coaches and practitioners. With nearly five decades of…
Melting PotAdvocating for the deaf community with Allie Gray and Kale Sudhoff
In episode 22 of the ongoing Mics and Minds series we meet Allie Gray and Kale Sudhoff, the founders of Silent Opportunities, a non-profit organisation…
Melting PotReminding women of their innate power with Cathy Derkson
In episode 21 of our ongoing Mics and Minds series we meet Cathy Derksen, the visionary producer behind the forthcoming book “Grit and Tenacity! Women…
Melting PotDream big with Anoushka Dasgupta
In the 20th episode of our ongoing series Mics & Minds, we meet Anoushka Dasgupta, a dynamic and multifaceted professional based in Barcelona. Anoushka…
Melting PotThe Power of words with Qin Sun Stubis
In this episode of the ongoing Mics and Minds series we meet Qin Sun Stubis, an accomplished writer, newspaper columnist, and the award-winning author of “Once…
Melting PotCreating Impactful Change with Alida Miranda Wolff
In episode 18 of our ongoing Mics & Minds series we meet Alida Miranda, a passionate advocate for love, inclusion, and community building. As the Founder & CEO…
Melting PotJonni Campbell-Shining through adversities
In episode 17 of our ongoing Mics & Minds series we meet Jonni Champbell, an actress, model, director, producer, and an advocate for humanity. Born in Alaska…
Melting PotBuilding bridges through words with Andrea Putting
In episode 16 of our series Mics and Minds we meet Andrea Putting, a catalyst of transformative story sharing and the visionary founder of Chocolate and Coffee…
Melting PotFinding Joy in caregiving with Mark Steven Porro
In episode 15 of our Mics and Minds series, we meet Mark Steven Porro, the author of "A Cup of Tea on the Commode”. At the age of 55, Mark transitioned from…
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Crossing borders with Urmi Hossain
In episode 14 of our Mics & Minds series we meet Meet Urmi Hossain, a blend of Bengali heritage and Italian upbringing, now thriving in Canada's financial…
Melting PotDiscussing Social Justice and Inclusion with Monica Brown
In episode 13 of our Mics & Minds series we meet Monica Brown, a social entrepreneur who defines the odds, turning her past of gender-based violence into a…
Melting PotThe Art of visual storytelling with John- Martin White!
In episode 12 of our Mics & Minds series we meet Meet John- Martin White, a seasoned Director of Photography, Editor, Lighting cameraman, and occasional…
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Shaping Minds and Inspiring Change with Saumya Kulshreshtha
In episode 11 of our Mics & Minds series we meet Saumya Kulshreshtha, a multifaceted creative powerhouse shaping narratives through words, education, and…
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Dakshayani Athalye's Visionary Impact on Traditional Music and Dance
In episode 10 of our Mics & Minds Motivational conversations series we meet Dakshayani Athalye, the Founder and CEO of Baithak Foundation, a Pune-based NGO…
Melting PotRevolutionising India's Manufacturing Landscape with Shreya Rastogi
In episode 9 of our Mic & Minds series we meet Shreya Rastogi, the founder of S R Aerospace who is fervently advocating for the transformative power of the…
Melting PotAdvancing Cultural Intelligence with Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel
In episode 8 of Mics & Minds our series on motivational conversations we meet Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel, a cultural theorist, strategist, and social…
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Understanding human rights with Natasha Latiff
In episode 7 of our series Mics and Minds, we meet Natasha Latiff, who is a force for good, blazing trails in the realms of Gender Equality and Human Rights…
Melting PotThe art of capturing humans with Vanessa Winship
We kickstart Season 18 with Vanessa Winship, an artist and freelance photographer renowned for her poignant exploration of humanity, land, and history. From…