In this episode of Twisted Truths (TT80), we sit down with a keynote motivational speaker, Mr. Bobby D'souza, who opens up about the real journey behind the stage. From life-changing encounters to the balance between faith and ambition, he shares what it truly takes to inspire others—and the untold side of being a speaker.We talk about:✅ What it takes to become a motivational speaker✅ Memorable encounters that shaped his journey✅ The role of God and faith in success✅ What separates a good leader from a great leaderWhether you dream of public speaking, are curious about the lives of great speakers like Gaur Gopal Das or Sandeep Maheshwari, or simply want fresh motivation, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.CREDITSGuest: Mr. Bobby D'souzaHost and Creative Director: Joydeep SenCreative Writer & Content Strategist: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Disha AgarwalAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha RoyProduced by: Lal BhatiaFollow Twisted Truths' social media handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgfInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=aTIwcGhtM3p4aHUzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgfSpotify:https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twistedtruthsbydgfFor any other queries, email: info@dandgfilms.com

🎓 Ever wondered what PhD life is actually like at IIT Bombay?In this episode of Twisted Truths (TT79), we sit down with Kehkasha Siddiqui, a PhD student at IIT Bombay. She shares a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges, research grind, and the surprising realities of academic life in one of India’s premier institutions.We talk about:✅ Why they chose IIT Bombay for their PhD✅ The toughest challenges of research life✅ What keeps them motivated during the grind✅ Fun stories from campus and hostel lifeWhether you’re preparing for higher studies, curious about IIT Bombay, or just want to know what a PhD journey really feels like, this episode has a bit of everything.Watch the full podcast to find out.Timestamps 01:25 - 03:35 | 🏞️ Campus Life is Holistic and Self-sufficient03:35 - 06:00 |🐊 Wildlife Interaction Adds a Distinctive Layer to Campus Experience 06:00 - 10:13 |🔒Gender Interaction Governed by Strict Security but Without Oppression 10:13 - 13:37 | 🎓 PhD Admission and Fellowship Reflect a Structured but Challenging Academic Path13:37- 14:40 |🧠 Mental Health Challenges are Real and Complex14:40 - 17:20 | 💑 Changing Family Dynamics and Marriage Perspectives17:20 - 25:56 | 🔄 Inter-caste Marriages are Accepted, but Inter-religious Marriages Remain Challenging25:56 - 31:35 |👗 Freedom of Expression and Absence of Gender Bias31:35 - 33:45 | 🚨 Security Incidents are Rare but Highlight the Need for Vigilance33:45 - 36:11 | 💑 Dating apps, goals and everything in between.CREDITSGuest: Kehkasha SiddiquiHost and Creative Director: Joydeep SenCreative Writer & Content Strategist: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Disha AgarwalAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha RoyProduced by: Lal BhatiaFollow Twisted Truths' social media handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgfInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=aTIwcGhtM3p4aHUzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgfSpotify:https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twistedtruthsbydgfFor any other queries, email: info@dandgfilms.com#phd #phdlife #iitbombay #podcast #phdinindia #phdjourney #wildlife #datingadvice #datingtips #cafe #hostellife #campuslife #indoorgames #wildanimals #iitbombay

Who is the man who went from leading iconic ad campaigns to becoming an actor and author? How did an executive creative director at Ogilvy reinvent himself? What surprising turns shaped his journey?Started as a copywriter with Response, an ad agency in Kolkata. Then he shifted to Ogilvy, rose through the ranks to be a creative director and executive director, and then became chairman and chief creative officer of 82.5 Communications, Ogilvy Group. He is now an actor and author too.Watch the full podcast to find out.Timestamps:00:00 – 01:33 | Introduction01:33 – 02:44 | How The English Nut began, from correcting English to creating a channel02:44 – 03:11 | Why social media mattered for his advertising career03:11 – 03:32 | His one-video-a-week challenge to test the channel’s success03:32 – 04:25 | Growing to 150,000+ followers across platforms04:25 – 09:16 | The quirky story behind the name The English Nut09:16 – 10:17 | Childhood in Manchester and learning English abroad10:17 – 10:50 | When his teacher called his mom about his reading habits10:50 – 17:18 | Why English is “a funny language” with mixed roots17:18 – 18:01 | From advertising to acting to writing: his creative journey18:01 – 19:23 | Defining himself as a creative across mediums19:23 – 21:21 | How Rupa Publications approached him to write a book21:21 – 21:57 | About his book Stories of Words and Phrases21:57 – 25:53 | Surprising word origins from the book25:53 – 29:49 | Interviewing Shashi Tharoor & Ruskin Bond29:49 – 33:59 | How Shashi Tharoor wrote the foreword and meeting Ruskin Bond—this is good33:59 – 40:00 | Reflections on language, creativity, and personal philosophy 40:00 – 43:00 | Lessons from a multi-faceted career 43:00 – 45:02 | Closing thoughts and outro CREDITSGuest: Sumanto ChattopadhyayHost and Creative Director: Joydeep SenCreative Writer & Content Strategist: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Disha AgarwalAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha RoyProduced by: Lal BhatiaFollow Twisted Truths' social media handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgfInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=aTIwcGhtM3p4aHUzFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgfSpotify:https://www.podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twistedtruthsbydgfFor any other queries, email: info@dandgfilms.com