What happens when you build a career without following a formula? In this episode of The Mohua Show podcast, Mohua Chinappa sits down with writer, radio voice, traveller and storyteller Priya Ganapathy for a deeply personal conversation about finding your voice, building a creative career, travel as storytelling, and why age should never decide when you begin.
From iconic radio characters like Lingu Leela and Sister Stella to research-driven travel projects and an unexpected project for Gordon Ramsay, Priya shares the experiences that shaped her journey across media.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Finding your voice across radio, print, television, film and theatre
• How Lingu Leela and Sister Stella were created
• Why the anonymity of radio helped characters connect with audiences
• How reels and travel influencers can sometimes reduce the depth of a destination
• Travel writing beyond luxury, checklists and Instagram moments
• The surprising story behind Priya's Gordon Ramsay project
• Off-roading through remote parts of India
• Why craft matters more than algorithms
• Starting a creative career in your 30s, 40s or 50s
• Rejection, resilience, adaptability and following your passion
What this episode is really about:
This is a conversation about creative courage—staying curious, finding your own voice, embracing unconventional paths and understanding that the best time to begin is when you decide you are ready.
If you’re interested in storytelling, travel writing, creative career insights, personal growth, motivational podcasts India, inspirational audio stories, leadership and success stories, and podcasts about life journeys, this conversation is for you.
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