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Anuj Sawhney & Manav Subodh launch The Big ‘Small Talk’ podcast
Mumbai: Anuj Sawhney managing director of Swiss Military Worldwide & former Bollywood actor, joins forces with his childhood best friend Manav Subodh, the founder of 1M1B ( One Million for One Billion) a United Nations accredited organization, to introduce a groundbreaking podcast: The Big Small Talk! This captivating show promises to unravel the intricacies of daily life, shedding light on seemingly inconsequential moments that profoundly shape our collective experiences.
In today’s world, inundated with Podcasts covering a plethora of topics, The Big Small Talk emerges as a breath of fresh air. Hosted by Sawhney and Subodh, this innovative podcast ventures into the heart of everyday nuances, often overlooked but carrying immense significance.
The Big Small Talk delves into varied “seemingly insignificant” situations encountered by everyone in their daily lives. From moments of humour to instances of confusion or frustration, these scenarios affect our well-being, often leaving us clueless about how to navigate them.
Anuj Sawhney, marking his 50th birthday as a milestone, chose to launch this podcast on this significant occasion and said, “It’s a show where best friends come together and discuss anything and everything, with no holds barred and bearing their soul to each other without any fear or risk of getting judged. It is an opportunity to talk about bottled-up emotions and instances that are ‘seemingly’ nothing but factually everything! It’s finally a show I’ve been thinking about for years and had decided my 50th birthday to be the landmark when I would finally take the plunge back into the limelight”.
Adding to the sentiment, Manav Subodh emphasises the inclusivity of the podcast, stating that “The Big Small Talk isn’t just a podcast— it’s a platform for connection and reflection. As best friends & co-hosts, we’re excited to delve into the intricacies of daily life, inviting guests and listeners alike who are the local heroes under our “Hidden Gems” section to share their stories and perspectives. We have attempted to discuss these instances in a humorous yet non-judgemental way”.
Upcoming Episodes Preview:
Episode 2 – Fake it…to Make it!: Join Anuj and Manav as they explore the dynamics of authenticity and success, sharing personal anecdotes and challenging perspectives on achieving goals and then flaunting the same to fulfil underlying insecurities all of us have within.
Episode 3 – The Role of Abuses in Everyday Life: Uncover the nuances of language and societal norms with candid discussions on when and where colourful language is acceptable or crass.
Stay tuned for more engaging discussions and thought-provoking conversations on ‘The Big Small’ Talk podcast. Join Anuj Sawhney and Manav Subodh as they navigate life’s subtleties with honesty, wit, and humour. Don’t miss out on the next episode!
Brands
Hardik Jhaveri named senior director marketing at Colgate-Palmolive Asean hub
Former Hill’s Pet Nutrition general manager returns to the company to steer marketing for South Asean from Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: Hardik Jhaveri has been appointed senior director marketing for the South Asean hub at Colgate-Palmolive, marking a return to the consumer goods major after a three year stint with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. He will be based in Kuala Lumpur and will lead marketing strategy for the region.
Jhaveri joins the role after serving as general manager at Hill’s Pet Nutrition in Taipei, where he led a cross functional team and oversaw the business with full profit and loss responsibility. The role placed him at the helm of operations in Taiwan, managing growth in what he described as a start-up style environment within a global multinational.
Before that, Jhaveri spent over a decade with Colgate-Palmolive across several marketing and innovation roles in Asia. As associate director innovation for Apac excluding China, based in Hong Kong, he led new product development and launches across multiple markets.
His portfolio ranged from developing specialised oral care products such as a diabetes focused toothpaste for the Indian market to launching premium oral care experiences under the Colgate Total brand in Australia. Alongside innovation, he also worked on launch planning, brand strategy and communications for the company’s oral care portfolio.
Earlier in his Colgate-Palmolive journey, Jhaveri held roles including marketing manager innovation, senior brand manager and brand manager. His work spanned urban and rural markets in Mumbai and customer development responsibilities in the Greater Kolkata Area.
Prior to his long association with Colgate-Palmolive, Jhaveri worked as brand officer home care at Unilever, where he helped drive marketing initiatives for the Rin detergent brand, including nationwide relaunch and on ground activation campaigns.
He began his career in advertising with Bates David Enterprise, working on brands such as IDBI Bank, The Leela Hotels and The Times of India.
Jhaveri holds a post graduate programme in management from the Indian School of Business and has also completed a level 4 diploma in wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Announcing the move, Jhaveri said he is excited to begin his new chapter at Colgate-Palmolive’s South Asean hub and thanked colleagues and mentors who supported his journey at Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
