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Creative Agency vs AI and the Problem with Problem-solving w/ Miles Miniaci
Nov. 27, 2025

Creative Agency vs AI and the Problem with Problem-solving w/ Miles M…

Professor Miles Miniaci returns to the podcast, with another exchange filled with effortless resonance and curiousity. A mentor writing instructor, we crossed paths serendipitously at the Tate Modern in London right after m...

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Where the Music Lives: Bandmates, Cities and the home within w/Corey Congilio
Nov. 18, 2025

Where the Music Lives: Bandmates, Cities and the home within w/Corey …

In this episode, I reconnect with guitarist, educator, and fellow Effortless Mastery retreat graduate Corey Congilio—a musician whose presence in the Nashville scene is more than skill; it’s a standard. Corey’s work as a pion...

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On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst
Nov. 11, 2025

On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst returns to Tapasya Loading on the launch of his much-awaited book On The Mat Forever (OTMF), with a conversation that leaves as powerful and deep an imprint as our first 3 years ago. Ryan holds four black belts, a...

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Otherness, Art, and the The Myth of the ‘Professional Musician’ w/ Soumik Datta
Oct. 6, 2025

Otherness, Art, and the The Myth of the ‘Professional Musician’ w/ So…

Composer, sarodist, and cultural shapeshifter Soumik Datta joins T.L. Mazumdar for a conversation that goes far beyond the usual talk of craft and career. Born in Mumbai and raised in London, Soumik grew up between cultures, ...

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Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray
Jan. 23, 2024

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murr…

Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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The Anatomy of a Global Third-Generation Indonesian Jazz & Contemporary Musician w/ Nikita Dompas.
Dec. 4, 2023

The Anatomy of a Global Third-Generation Indonesian Jazz & Contempora…

Indonesian Guitarist & Producer Nikita Dompas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in 2023 w/ Sheila Chandra
Aug. 21, 2023

Revisiting the Birth of ’World Music’ and Unpacking its Relevance in …

Iconic British-Asian Singer/Author/Coach Sheila Chandra speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Training a Growth Mindset as an Artist and Leadership for Women in an Indian Context w/ Shreya Nagarajan Singh
July 20, 2023

Training a Growth Mindset as an Artist and Leadership for Women in an…

Founder of SNS Arts, Shreya Nagarajan Singh talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Who Does English Belong To, The Dark Side of Code-Switching and Why We Should Keep Writing w/ Miles Miniaci
June 27, 2023

Who Does English Belong To, The Dark Side of Code-Switching and Why W…

Professor, technical writing instructor, and consultant Miles Miniaci speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White
June 13, 2023

Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White

Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster Emily White speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Making an Album with 100 Plus Female Collaborators, Chocolate that Empowers Local Congo Businesses and Effortless Mastery in Juggling Multiple Hats w/ Vivienne Aerts
March 8, 2023

Making an Album with 100 Plus Female Collaborators, Chocolate that Em…

NYC-based Dutch Singer / Psychologist Vivienne Aerts talks to T.L. Mazumdar about her new album.

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Balance, Discipline, Forgiveness and Compassion w/ Esther Rojas
March 2, 2023

Balance, Discipline, Forgiveness and Compassion w/ Esther Rojas

LA-based Colombian bassist, arranger, educator, and musical director Esther Rojas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Recuperating as an Artist Post-Pandemic, Working on Solo Singer-Songwriter on Piano Repertoire, Choosing the right Collaborators and Navigating Multiple Line-Ups Globally with Sophie Dunér
Feb. 9, 2023

Recuperating as an Artist Post-Pandemic, Working on Solo Singer-Songw…

Cutting-edge Swedish Avant Garde / Jazz artist & Visual artist Sophie Dunér Returns to Tapasya Loading

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Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerability as a Strength with Drew Manning
Jan. 22, 2023

Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerabil…

NY Times Best Selling Author and Fitness Expert Drew Manning speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Growing the Legacy of the Contemporary Indian Drummer on a Global Scale With Vishal Nayak
Aug. 16, 2022

Growing the Legacy of the Contemporary Indian Drummer on a Global Sca…

Kolkata-born, Brooklyn-based drummer, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur Vishal Nayak talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Authentic Entrepreneurship for Musicians, Understanding Fear in the Musical Path, and the Art of Digital Course Creation with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir
July 19, 2022

Authentic Entrepreneurship for Musicians, Understanding Fear in the M…

Renowned Cellist Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar

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D For Brother, Unwitting Pioneers of ’World Music’ In Pre-Internet India with Amyt Datta
June 21, 2022

D For Brother, Unwitting Pioneers of ’World Music’ In Pre-Internet In…

Surviving member of pioneering band D For Brother, Amyt Datta speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Why Musicians Should Work Out, Feeling Safe, Understanding Health-Span, and the Effect of Culture on Fitness-Image with Ryan Hurst
June 9, 2022

Why Musicians Should Work Out, Feeling Safe, Understanding Health-Spa…

Head coach and Co-founder of GMB Fitness speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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Archiving An Indigenous Ancestral Tradition in a Global Format and Navigating Gender Between Multiple Cultures with Jaremdi Wati Longchar
April 22, 2022

Archiving An Indigenous Ancestral Tradition in a Global Format and Na…

U.K.-based Ethnomusicologist, Pianist, and Researcher Jaremdi Wati Longchar Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.

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The Birth of a Third-Generation Japanese Sitarist and Cultivating Global Exchange Authentically with Tadao Ishihama
March 25, 2022

The Birth of a Third-Generation Japanese Sitarist and Cultivating Glo…

Japanese Musician, Chef and Curator Tadao Ishihama talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Nurturing a Decade of Global Musicians in India as a Queer White Male with Dr. Adam Greig
March 10, 2022

Nurturing a Decade of Global Musicians in India as a Queer White Male…

Musician, Academic & Artistic Director of the KM Music Conservatory, Chennai, Dr. Adam Greig talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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Imposter Syndrome, Self-care and Learning to Listen as a Musician with Sebastien Heintz
Feb. 21, 2022

Imposter Syndrome, Self-care and Learning to Listen as a Musician wit…

Swiss-French producer and multi-instrumentalist Sebastien Heintz (aka Univers-Îls, OVERSEA & Z-Star Delta) talks to T.L. Mazumdar

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