Meet Ippi: lead singer of a rock band, music teacher, radio jockey, and lifelong learner.

With more than 30 years of learning and pursuing music, Ippi has no shortage of stories - from her humble beginnings in Delhi's Air India Colony and countless performances growing up, to forming a rock band, training in Indian classical music, and pursuing Western classical studies in the USA.

In a world bound by stereotypes, she carved her own path. This episode dives deep into how she navigated societal pressures, chased her dreams, and turned her love for music into a fulfilling career.

Ippi is now launching her own music school and performance company in the US. Find her at https://www.ippimusic.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Sita Sings the Blues - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzTg7YXuy34
University of North Texas (UNT) - https://www.unt.edu
Fun Asia Radio Dallas - https://www.funasia.net
Norah Jones - https://twitter.com/NorahJones
Snarky Puppy - https://snarkypuppy.com

Most people spend their lives searching for one passion. My guest built her life by following curiosity instead. In this episode of Roots to Routes, I sit down with Dr. Ishi Mandrik - orthodontist, entrepreneur, singer, musician, film maker, traveller, and lifelong learner.

About Dr. Ishi Mandrik: From building a successful career in orthodontics to opening her own clinic, exploring creative ventures, and saying "yes" to new experiences, her journey is a reminder that growth often comes from curiosity, not certainty.

We talk about childhood influences, career choices, taking risks, embracing change, and why you don't need to have life completely figured out to keep moving forward. A conversation about roots, reinvention, and the unexpected routes that shape who we become.

(Curiosity, Personal Growth, Orthodontist, Entrepreneurship, Career Journey, Growth Mindset, Self Discovery, Life Lessons, Podcast India, Reinvention, Learning, Inspiration)

Ishi's coordinates: DR. ISHI'S Align And Aesthetics Dental Clinic : https://maps.app.goo.gl/PFv2e7XeDac158so9
Instagram:
Professional: https://www.instagram.com/smile.twister/
Personal: https://www.instagram.com/chhotaguitar

#RootsToRoutes #PersonalGrowth #GrowthMindset #LifeJourney #PodcastIndia

From Roots to Routes: An Heartwarming childhood and an Inspiring Journey with Pushpa Mishra Dwivedi

Discover Pushpa's journey from her childhood in colony to becoming an AI Evangelist and certified coach. Pushpa reflects on her time in Bhilai, the various countries that she loved living in and discovery of her identity as a coach. She described the Power of coaching and quick transformations

## About Pushpa Mishra

Pushpa Mishra Diwedi, originally from Bhilai, is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in software engineering, project management, and coaching. She has worked in various cities across India and abroad, including Nairobi, Canada, and Sweden. Today, she serves as an AI Evangelist at Michelin, where she shares her passion for technology and coaching.