Season 1 Audio Podcasting

Episode 005 FindingTheVoices Bijou Thaangjam introducing and promoting Manipuri Food at Master Chef India

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005 FindingTheVoices Bijou Thaangjam introducing and promoting Manipuri Food at Master Chef India

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I am proud to present you the interview with Bijou Thaangjam,sharing his experience participating in Master Chef India and reality TV show Super Santa with bollywood movie star Asin.

He shares amazing details of the grooming phase and trainings he received as part of the show. Being a Foodie myself, It was very interesting to know all the details behind the show. I am very impressed and proud that he used many recipes inspired/customized from traditional Manipuri recipe (Chagempomba, tharoi thongba, Nganum etc.) which took him to top 50. Also he shared many other interesting projects he is working on (T-shirt branding to promote Manipur, Cooking show and food festivals all over India, Pressure-point therapist, Acting/Modelling projects).

I am so touched to hear his journey, such a strong young man coming up all the way from being a victim of bullying, going through doing all possible odd jobs with strong aspirations to finally become a public figure/Celebrity and motivate young people and guide them. Such a admirable thought and aim. Wishing Bijou Good Luck and success in his career.

Episode 004 FindingTheVoices Interview with Michelle Salam, Queen of cakes, founder of Michelle’s Sweet Temptation

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004 FindingTheVoices Interview with Michelle Salam, Queen of cakes, founder of Michelle’s Sweet Temptation

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Enjoy the interview with Michelle Salam, Queen of cakes, founder of Michelle’s Sweet Temptation tempting you with her wonderful delicious home-baked cakes for any occasions. For those who knows about Michelle’s cake, you will know about her creations of rich chocolate Black Forest, the bliss of Pineapple cream and the aromatic flavor of Fruitcake. Listen to how she grew her business starting her first cake beating with a fork and baking with a tandoor, self-taught and expanding her business solely on words of mouth from her customers.

It was an honour for me to be interviewing her and sharing her voice with everyone as we grew up together sharing our teenage phase when we were in the same hostel at Sophia’s college, Mumbai.

Hats off to Michelle for her excellent work, putting a lot of effort to provide the cakes and orders for her customers struggling to get ingredients with all the bandh and blockade in Manipur and juggling with her 2 kids.

Thanks to Sumitra Phanjoubam, Associate Professor in Manipur and Sareo Yothingla, Teacher in Manipur for sharing their experience as customer of Michelle’s Sweet Temptation.

Michelle’s Sweet Temptation introduced edible photo imaging of your choice of cartoon characters,loved ones,a logo…just about any image you want on the cake.

Episode 003 FindingTheVoices : Interview with Mohen Naorem Director/Producer of “My Japanese Niece” from Manipur

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Episode 003 FindingTheVoices Interview with Mohen Naorem Director and Producer of My Japanese Niece from Manipur

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Enjoy the interview with Mohen Naorem, founder of Legend Studio, a global film making company promoting independent filmmakers and talents focusing in making feature films, shorts documentaries and animation particulary focusing on making historical movies related to manipur and issues of Manipur for the global audience. He is currently working as a Director/Producer of a very interesting movie “My Japanese Niece”.

Listen to hear about his journey and preparation in making of “My Japanese Niece “, details about bonding & friendship between Japanese and Manipuri people. This movie is particularly interesting for me (and I am sure for many others in Manipur) as I have grown up hearing stories about Japanese during the war from my Father.

He also talks about why he is behind making the documentary “The Uprising”, movie “School Karusi” and  other upcoming interesting historical movies of Manipur in the pipeline. Kudos to Mohen Naorem in taking these initiatives taking up projects based and related to history of Manipur. This will create a message and a great resource for everyone. Also he makes a very interesting observation that films are the only way to reach the youth of Manipur.

Episode 002 FindingTheVoices Interview with Lin Laishram, Model and Actress from Manipur

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002 FindingTheVoices Interview with Lin Laishram, Model and Actress from Manipur

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Enjoy the interview with Lin Laishram the face of Manipur in the glamour world. Listen to Lin talking about her experience and struggles with no GodFather in the Industry and fun time behind the beautiful photos, movie scenes and plays. Listen to hear about her experience in India and New York and find out whether Lin had to go through Plastic Surgery to blend in and look more Indian !!

Episode 001 FindingTheVoices : Interview with Manas Maisnam cartoonist from Manipur

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Episode 001 FindingTheVoices : Interview with Manas Maisnam Cartoonist From Manipur

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Presenting you with the very 1st Episode of Podcast from FindingTheVoices with a very special Guest Speaker Manas Maisnam, famous modern cartoonist from Manipur.

His work showing social issues in Manipur in a very humourous way have always brought smiles to many. Some of my favourite are the cartoons showing the issues (People having to wait in the long queue to get Petrol, non functional ATM, Fridge used as wardrobe ) faced by people in Manipur.

His support for talents from Manipur,North East and other parts of India can been seen from his work. Most recently his series of work showing support for North east Olympians representing India at London Olympics 2012 was very very popular and appreciated by many.

FindingTheVoices: Introduction by Monica Ingudam

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Episode 000 FindingTheVoices Introduction by Monica Ingudam

Welcome to FindingTheVoices.com, Khurumjari, mityeng tabiriba punamakpu taramna okchari.

I am Monica Ingudam, IT Professional, Freelance interpreter for Manipuri (Meitei Lon) Language, proud to be a Manipuri, blessed to be playing different roles and wearing multiple hats in my life. Becoming a Mother is the best role I could have ever asked and I love wearing the hat of a podcaster FindingTheVoices , searching for voices which should be heard and shared with everyone 🙂

In my spare time (If I have it at all, 24 Hrs. a day is not enough !!), mostly during my drive to work in my car, enjoying the scenic route of GW Parkway in Washington DC (or diffusing the frustration of traffic !!), I love to talk and hear the voices of my family, friends and people to talk about things I believe in (Yes, I am using handsfree for my calls in the car), and this is where the idea and discussion for each episode of my podcasting began …

I will be focusing on talking with guest speakers about:

  • Life in general, focusing on inspiring voices/story, empowering Women and Men supporting it.
  • Promoting people, talents and culture of Manipur and the north-eastern part of India including the Fun and entertainment, YES we do have Fun and entertainment ! And NO, no politics !!
  • Different Career and Job options to widen the young minds of Manipur to hear about other line of work. I have spoken to many students and the general perception of career option are to become a Doctor, Engineer or IAS officer. In fact some or many students would study, join extensive coaching classes and wait for 2 to 4 years to get into the medical entrance exam. And within this span, there are many who would become depressed with low self-esteem, lose focus and stray away.
  • Food and Cooking in general, a subject closest to me and I am sure to most people. Who doesn’t enjoy good food ? I started capturing my journey of cooking in my blog Monica Gi Chakhum (Monica’s Kitchen) as I was struggling to deal with everyday cooking after I got married. I am still struggling after 8 years !! You would think it gets better with experience!!.
  • Raising kids and the whole package that comes with it. I am not sure how my Mom and Dad did it raising 4 of us. I beleive in EEMUL (Ema Epa Mitna Uba Laini meaning Parents are living God) and appreciate more and more of what they have done and the sacrifices they have made in making me what I am today.
  • Healthcare, Technologies and how it changes our lifestyle.

and the list will go on and on …

I will be presenting podcasting in English as well as in Manipuri (with the possibility to translate in English) to cater to a global audience.

Please feel free to send me any feedback or comments. Suggestions as to who to interview are most welcome. If you believe in what I am doing and want to contribute in any way, please contact me. This is your show to voice what you stand for, what you believe in, what you want people to know and talk about …

And If you enjoy the show, share it to your friends and please come back again to http://FindingTheVoices.com.

Thank you for listening and sharing my journey of finding the voices. Yamna Nungaijare