On Episode 69 of #LearningStories we chat with Mukta Naik on making cities lovable and livable. ‬Mukta is a Gurgaon based researcher who investigates urban informality, housing and migration. She makes meaning of her multi faceted life through her writing practice which she holds dear to her heart. She trained as an architect and urban planner. Her work experience spans research, policy, advisory, advocacy and participatory design. She has worked with diverse stakeholders and taught in university programs. You can find her on websites like LinkedIn and Academia. She publishes her writing at, 'Rambling in the City' on Substack.

On Episode 68 of #LearningStories we chat with Professor M.S. Rao. He is a leadership coach, researcher and writer who is considered the Father of Soft Leadership. He is the founder of MSR Leadership Consultants. He has 42 years of experience in this space. During this time he published 54 books, 1000 articles and 300+ research papers. Previously he served in the Indian Air Force in the lowest rank of corporeal for 12 years. Post this he pursued a career as an educator, researcher and writer. He loved learning and studied hard to acquire qualifications like a B.Sc., M.A., M.B.A. He completed his Ph.D from 2007 to 2011. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his multifaceted professional experience. He is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. He started a non profit called, 'Vision 2030' to train a new generation of leaders through leadership education and publications. He has reached 50,000 students up to now. You can find him on Linkedin and Youtube. You can find posts and updates about his work on the blog - https://professormsraovision2030.blogspot.com/.

On Episode 67 of #LearningStories we chat with Ash Tooray. ‬Ash is a life coach and youth justice practitioner. She has 20 years of experience working in Youth Justice utilizing trauma based approaches to assist the healing and betterment of young people. She got a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from Middlesex University after completing her A Levels in Psychology, Sociology and Communication Studies. She specializes in coaching adults, families and individuals with visible and non visible disabilities. She started 2RaysHope, a non-profit organisation to support those in need in India and the U.K. Through 2RaysHope she has worked with organizations like Kranti, and Happy Feet Home. You can find her on Linkedin and Instagram.