Imagine sitting in a quiet corner with a warm cup of tea, listening in on a thoughtful, cross-generational conversation between Frank and Ritesh—a 29-year-old navigating new beginnings in Bangalore. This podcast episode gently unfolds around Ritesh’s recent milestones: getting married and preparing to move into a new home with his wife. It’s a turning point, full of excitement and quiet reflection.
As they talk, the focus shifts to advice for someone just starting out—Cléa, a 19-year-old preparing to study abroad in Edinburgh. Drawing from his own journey, Ritesh speaks warmly yet honestly about the freedom of youth, the challenge of being far from home, and the lessons that come with choosing the right friends and standing on your own two feet. He encourages Cléa to embrace the adventure, to be open but cautious, and to see discomfort not as a threat, but as part of the growth.
One of the most touching moments? When Ritesh shares that he wouldn’t shower his younger self with too much praise. In his view, not being overly affirmed pushed him to keep improving, to stay humble, and to blend in better with others rather than standing apart. It’s a quiet, powerful insight—one that reminds us that growth often comes from the spaces in between applause.
A conversation full of gentle wisdom, lived experience, and the kind of advice that doesn’t shout but stays with you.