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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 28 episodes
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Welcome to Desperate Times Podcast – where two hospitality grads turned marketers try to make sense of life, careers, and everything in between.From switching industries to navigating adulthood (and making some questionable choices along the way), we’re here to talk about it all!
Unknown Host hosts Desperate Times Podcast, a society show with 28 episodes published.
In this episode of Desperate Times, hosts Sakshi and Varun engage in a deep conversation with Shaunakk about his remarkable journey from the hospitality industry in India to a marketing career in Germany. They explore th
What happens when you spend years behind a hotel front desk, handling some of the wildest guests and late-night stories… and then decide to pivot your entire career? In this episode of the Desperate Times Podcast, we sit
That sinking feeling when a major festival like Diwali or a birthday passes, and you’re oceans away. We know the feeling. Homesickness isn't just missing home; it's a deep, desperate emotional impact that peaks during cu
In this episode, we dive into the all-too-familiar feeling of financial desperation — when you’re waiting for that paycheck to hit and every dollar counts. We talk about the stress of living paycheck to paycheck, the men
In this week's episode of "Desperate Times," hosts Sakshi Jalan and Varun Raheja sit down with Mannan, who shares his journey from Mumbai to San Jose. With the latest news on H1B visa policy changes, Mannan's candid stor
Ever wondered how to go from being a chef to building a career in product development and food innovation? 🍴✨ In this episode of Desperate Times, we talk to Saahil Shah, who transformed his culinary skills into a thrivi
In this episode of the Desperate Times Podcast, hosts Varun and Sakshi delve into the challenges of job hunting, particularly for international students. Sakshi shares her personal experiences navigating the job market,
In this episode of Desperate Times, host Sakshi engages in a heartfelt conversation with @theclerisavarghese , who shares her journey from India to Canada, her experiences in human resources, and her transition into publ
Looking for a job in today’s world feels like a full-time job in itself. In this episode of Desperate Times, Varun opens up about his own rollercoaster job hunt — from scam job offers and sketchy freelance gigs to endles
In this episode of the Desperate Times Podcast, Varun and Sakshi engage with Christelle Rosario, who shares her journey from hospitality to public relations. Christelle discusses her initial passion for pastry and the ch
In this episode of Desperate Times, Sakshi and Varun sit down with Madhu Sri — a former corporate leader who made a bold pivot into the world of leadership coaching through neuroscience. 🌱 We explore her journey of tran
In this episode of Desperate Times, co-hosts Sakshi and Varun engage with Simran Parekh, who shares her transformative journey from studying psychology to leading a marketing team. Simran discusses the challenges of navi
In this episode, Sakshi and Varun get real about what it feels like to be brown in 2025. From offhand comments and casual stereotyping to outright hostility, we’re unpacking the microaggressions and racism we’ve faced ou
In this episode of Desperate Times, co-hosts Varun and Sakshi chat with Dr. Rupali, who shares her experiences of moving to the UK from India. We discuss the challenges of starting over, navigating work-life balance, cul
Ever feel like everyone your age is ahead while you’re still rebuilding from scratch? In this episode of Desperate Times, we talk about the pressure of “catching up,” moving countries, career changes and why your timelin
Two cities. Endless chaos.We’ve lived in both Toronto and Mumbai—and the similarities are hilariously real. In this episode: Dug-up roads & constant constructionTTC delays vs. Mumbai localsSweaty summers, freezing winter
Friendship in your 20s is nothing like the movies. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to build and maintain friendships as adults—when schedules are packed, social circles are shifting, and boundaries ac
Toronto is vibrant, loud, fast-paced and honestly, kind of exhausting. In this episode, Varun and Sakshi get real about living in Canada’s busiest (and most expensive) city: 🚆 The TTC chaos that makes you question every
Montreal: where French menus meet freezing sidewalks and fashion feels like New York—but in survival mode. In this episode, Sakshi and Varun unpack the highs and headaches of starting over in Montreal: Learning to live (
From bone-chilling winters to blink-and-you-miss-it summers, Canada’s weather is a full-time personality. In this episode, Sakshi and Varun talk about: Surviving -20°C days (and invisible black ice 😵💫) Celebrating the
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Desperate Times Podcast is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 28 episodes.
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