In this inspiring episode of Moments with Mamta, Rajeev Rajpal joins Mamta for an honest and uplifting conversation about dreams, resilience, reinvention, and the power of designing life with intention. A warm, charismatic personality and a lifelong dreamer, Raj’s story reflects decades of hard work, adaptability, and self-belief.

Growing up in a modest family in India, Raj was surrounded by ambition and driven by a desire to do better each day. While still in college, he unexpectedly entered the world of modeling and advertising, building a full-fledged agency that worked with some of India’s largest exporters. Balancing studies, family expectations, and entrepreneurship, his early years laid the foundation for a career defined by courage and calculated risk-taking.

After moving to the United States, Raj reinvented himself once again this time in the mortgage and finance industry. Entering a highly competitive and unfamiliar market, he relied on trust, integrity, and a simple philosophy: under-promise and over-deliver. Over a 35-year career, this mindset helped him rise to the top, earning national recognition and placing him among the top performers in the industry across the United States.

Raj also reflects on the life changes brought on by COVID, which prompted him to step back from full-time work and shift his focus toward music, teaching, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. From using music as a source of healing and stress relief to supporting large-scale humanitarian initiatives in India and beyond, his journey today is guided by service, balance, and gratitude.

A thoughtful and motivating conversation about success, failure, friendships, time management, and what it truly means to live a fulfilled life.

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In this special episode of Moments with Mamta, Mamta welcomes not one, but two extraordinary guests, Chef Roshni Gurnani and Chef Hemant Mathur, whose lives and careers are a testament to resilience, passion, and the power of food as cultural storytelling. Together, they represent generations of dedication to Indian cuisine while redefining its place on the global stage.

Chef Roshni Gurnani shares her journey as a classically trained chef who chose to step away from cooking for others to focus on her own culinary voice. Rooted in Sindhi heritage, her work is deeply personal, driven by a desire to preserve a culture and cuisine that is slowly disappearing. Through thoughtful ingredients, traditional techniques, and bold authenticity, she brings lesser-known Sindhi flavors to life, introducing diners to a side of Indian food many have never experienced.

Chef Hemant Mathur adds his own powerful perspective, shaped by decades of experience, discipline, and mastery in the kitchen. Together, they reflect on the challenges of working in a demanding, male-dominated industry, the sacrifices required to pursue culinary excellence, and the courage it takes to follow passion over convention.

The conversation explores identity, cultural preservation, creativity, and what it truly means to honor one’s roots while evolving with the times. From childhood influences and family expectations to international recognition and leadership, this episode celebrates food not just as nourishment, but also as a memory, a heritage, and a legacy.

A rich and inspiring conversation for anyone who believes food has the power to tell stories, connect generations, and keep cultures alive.

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In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of Moments with Mamta, Menka Soni joins Mamta for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, resilience, spirituality, and service. A corporate leader, community builder, nonprofit founder, healer, and newly elected Redmond City Council member, Menka’s life is a reflection of impact-driven leadership.

Born and raised in Lucknow, India, Menka shares her journey of growing up in a conservative household, moving to the United States, and building a multifaceted life rooted in compassion and action. From a 30-year corporate career with organizations like Microsoft, Starbucks, and T-Mobile to founding a nonprofit that feeds thousands of homeless individuals weekly, her story is one of dedication and selfless service.

Menka opens up about navigating multiple roles through what she beautifully describes as a “piano analogy,” balancing life’s highs and lows with intention and grace. She speaks candidly about her spiritual practices, her path as a trained magnified healer, and a life-altering heart attack in 2019 that reshaped her outlook and deepened her commitment to healing herself and others.

The conversation also explores leadership, handling criticism, women empowerment, and the transformative work she has led through community initiatives, youth mentorship, pageants focused on inner strength, and civic engagement. Throughout the episode, Menka’s message remains clear: life is a gift, and true fulfillment comes from touching lives, serving with empathy, and living without regret.

A moving and enlightening conversation that encourages listeners to live with gratitude, purpose, and courage.

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