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Journey of Giants launches new video podcast featuring inspiring leaders
Mumbai – Journey of Giants has launched a new video podcast series that delves into the incredible journeys and achievements of influential leaders across various fields. Each episode meticulously uncovers their personal stories, detailing the challenges they have faced, the strategic approaches they have employed, and their paths to success. From business pioneers to cultural icons, ‘Journey of Giants’ features candid interviews with industry leaders, C-level executives, and other prominent figures, offering listeners unique insights and inspiration. The podcast aim is to ignite curiosity, encourage goal pursuit, and foster personal and professional development through compelling narrative and enlightening conversations.
The inaugural episode features Shifa Merchant, a social media influencer known for her authentic and engaging content that has earned her over 1 million Instagram followers. In this episode, Shifa offers an in-depth look at her tips for building a strong online presence and navigating the complexities of social media. Her insights are particularly valuable for working women who are looking to excel in the digital space. Through her personal experiences and expert advice, Shifa provides practical guidance that can inspire and inform anyone striving to make their mark in the realm of social media.
Commenting on the launch, Journey of Giants Podcast host & founder Megha Gulati said, “My longstanding fascination with stories of success and perseverance propelled me to create this podcast. Journey of Giants serves as a platform to share the impactful narratives of individuals who have overcome significant challenges to attain their goals. In today’s rapidly changing environment, our ultimate goal is to inspire and empower our audience by uncovering the untold stories of India’s foremost achievers, and to guide the next generation towards their own pathways of success.”
Bringing extensive experience in media and production to the team, Journey of Giants Podcast co-founder Ekta Mestry said, “We are thrilled to embark on this incredible journey with ‘Journey of Giants,’ showcasing the remarkable tales of extraordinary individuals. Our objective is to ignite inspiration among our audience by illuminating the diverse routes to success and the extraordinary obstacles conquered by our esteemed guests. We strongly believe that every story possesses the incredible power to motivate and empower, and we eagerly anticipate sharing these influential narratives with our devoted listeners.”
MUMBAI: In India’s fast-moving payments race, Visa has just swiped in a new leader. The company has named Suresh Sethi as its India country head, marking a key leadership shift as it sharpens its focus on digital payments growth in the market. Sethi steps into the role following his recent exit from Protean eGov Technologies, where he served as chief executive officer. He succeeds Sandeep Ghosh, who has moved on after more than four years at Visa to pursue an external opportunity.
The appointment comes at a time when Visa is doubling down on its expansion strategy across India and the wider region, deepening partnerships and accelerating adoption in an increasingly competitive digital payments ecosystem.
Sethi brings with him a broad, cross-market perspective shaped by decades of experience across corporate banking, retail financial services, mobile money and large-scale government technology initiatives. He began his career at Citigroup, where he spent 14 years working across India, Africa, South America and the United States, focusing on transaction banking services within the corporate bank.
His appointment signals a blend of institutional experience and market familiarity qualities that could prove critical as Visa navigates a landscape where fintech innovation, regulatory evolution and consumer adoption are all accelerating at once.
As digital payments in India continue to scale rapidly, the leadership change underscores a simple reality, in a market where every tap, scan and swipe counts, who leads the charge can matter just as much as the technology itself.
