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Episode Synopsis
How did a simple desire for Bollywood music in Singapore lead to the creation of the first live Bollywood radio in Southeast Asia?Meet Renuka Arora Bhagat, the powerhouse behind Radio Masti 24x7, and join us on a journey of unexpected entrepreneurship. From a spontaneous email to MediaCorp to becoming a celebrated media leader, Renuka’s tale is one of passion meeting opportunities.Dive into her story of building a cultural bridge through radio, overcoming numerous challenges, and the massive impact of Radio Masti on the Indian community abroad. Don't miss this inspiring kickoff to Season 2 of the Dream Catchers Show!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Ever Dreamed of Starting Your Own Radio Station?(03:00) The Unseen Side of Media Entrepreneurship(06:00) What Happens When Your First Broadcast Goes Wrong?(09:00) Secrets to Building a Beloved Community Brand(12:00) When Everything You Built Seems Lost...(15:00) How to Pivot Your Business Overnight(18:00) Innovations That Keep a Digital Station on Top(21:00) The Power of Culture in Media: More Than Just Music(24:00) Where is the Future of Radio Heading?(27:00) Life Lessons from a Decade in Radio: What You Didn’t KnowRenuka Arora BhagatRenuka Arora Bhagat is a leading name in media industry in Singapore since 2009. A management consultant, she continues to pursue her profession as a Global HR process leader and simultaneously nurture the passion, thats radio. She is the founder of Singapore’s only hindi radio and the first LIVE bollywood radio, Radio Masti 24×7 (earlier Radio Masti 96.3fm, a part of Mediacorp Expat Radio, XFM) and recipient of the Indian Women Entrepreneur Award in 2012.Connect with her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/renuka-arora-bhagat-7223a01/?originalSubdomain=sg YOUR HOST,Shalima Motial With over 20 years of work experience, I am a passionate and creative entrepreneur who specialises in online talent showcase and marketing. I have a master's degree in English literature, which gives me a strong foundation in communication, storytelling, and content creation. I founded Dream Catchers Vision in 2011, a Singapore-based online platform that discovers and promotes performing artists from around the world.Connect with Shalima at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalima-motial-44aab331/ Dream CatchersIn just 13 years, Dream Catchers has evolved into a vibrant community of artists, fans and experts from around the world.Made for Music Lovers.Great new music awaits! Lend new artists a hand in their rise to fame.Built for Artists.Show the world your talent! Get new fans, and promote and sell your originals. Get an added boost with funding from your supporters. Plus! Join our online and offline contests.Nurtured for Experts.You’ve honed your skills, now it’s time to get bigger. Find new gigs and even coach rising stars.Connect with Dream Catchers at http://www.dreamcatchersvision.com/home https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchersvision/ Brought to you by: Vatan SeVatan Se is an entrepreneurial venture borne out of passion for cooking and eating. Launched in July 2012 by an Architect turned Foodie; we at Vatan Se strive to bring to you authentic Indian flavours; some common and popular, some traditional and age-old and some off-beat recipes.Vatan Se brings to you ‘flavours of India.’ Flavours of not only the food but the ‘way of life’ that is India!In addition to Dine-in, food delivery and catering services; Vatan Se retails Indian food products like freshly marinated BBQ Kebabs, Fresh Paneer, Flavoured Paneer, Gravies, Pattal & Dona etc. Each Vatan Se product is uniquely Indian!https://vatanse.com/
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