About this podcast
Melting Pot is a podcast by Payal Nayar that brings together inspiring stories and meaningful conversations from around the world. With a focus on culture, art, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, the podcast dives deep into the experiences and perspectives of thought leaders, authors, artists, and changemakers. Each episode uncovers unique narratives that celebrate the richness of global diversity while exploring the universal threads that connect us all.
Payal’s engaging style and genuine curiosity create a platform for open dialogue, fostering a space where creativity and ideas can flourish. From motivational journeys of entrepreneurs to the soulful expressions of performing artists, Melting Pot captures the essence of human potential and the spirit of collaboration.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, cultural insights, or just a fresh perspective, Melting Pot offers something for everyone. Tune in to explore the stories that unite us, challenge us, and inspire us to think beyond boundaries.
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Episodes
The newest 50 of 310 episodes
- Elias Curtis · 23 min · Season 21 Episode 29What does it take to build a business that grows with technology while staying true to what matters the most? Elias Curtis, Founder of Transformed Design, shares his 17-year…
- Jane Jones · 27 min · Season 21 Episode 28After 52 years of marriage, Jane Jones lost her husband, Roy, following a long illness. In this raw and honest conversation, Jane opens up about grief, not the sanitized version…
- David Singer · 42 min · Season 21 Episode 27David Singer drove a cab through the streets of New York and hours later, walked onto the stage at Carnegie Hall. The Grammy-winning clarinetist opens up about a childhood…
- Carrie Tan & Jared Poon · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 26Why does the mind work so hard to protect us from the truth and what does it take to look anyway? In this episode, we sit down with two very different minds asking the same…
- Amy Pollack · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 25Amy Meislin Pollack has been telling stories about a fourth-grader named Jelly Bean since 1960, first as a nine-year-old herself, then across 40 years in the classroom, and later…
- Phyllis Leavitt · 32 min · Season 21 Episode 24In conversation with psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt, this episode of The Melting Pot explores how childhood trauma quietly shapes who we become as adults. Drawing on…
- Anoushka Dasgupta Little Andaman Barcelona · 36 min · Season 21 Episode 23What does it take to build a restaurant that stands out in one of Europe's biggest food cities? In this episode, we sit down with Anoushka Dasgupta of Little Andaman, a coastal…
- Roque-Galeria Cortina Barcelona · 40 min · Season 21 Episode 22For over four decades, Galería Cortina has been a part of Barcelona's vibrant art scene, bringing Modern, Contemporary, and art to collectors and visitors from around the world…
- Marta Labori-Ceramist · 20 min · Season 21 Episode 21Ceramic artist and founder of Labori Ceramics, Marta Labori shares her journey into the world of porcelain and how a workshop years ago changed the direction of her creative…
- Esther Maré- Founder ate bonita · 30 min · Season 21 Episode 20Esther Maré's creative journey is a story of embracing change and trusting the creative process. After beginning her career as an economist and later working in graphic design…
- Takisha Purcell · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 19Takisha Purcell, spiritual guide, healer and author, shares the pivotal moment that transformed her perspective forever. A single documentary on spirituality sparked a deep inner…
- Gloria Vanderhorst · 40 min · Season 21 Episode 18What if emotional expression didn’t need words? Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst explores this powerful idea through her decades of experience in psychology, her career journey, and her…
- Rachel Pereira -Mog restaurant Barcelona · 32 min · Season 21 Episode 17For Rachel, opening a restaurant wasn't just about serving great food, it was about creating a space that reflects culture, memory and connection. In this episode, she shares…
- Valentina- Barcelona · 23 min · Season 21 Episode 16Behind every spoonful of tiramisu is a story worth telling. Valentina shares how her grandmother Pasqualina's treasured recipe inspired her to create a space where every dessert…
- Emilio- Barcelona · 42 min · Season 21 Episode 15This conversation with Emilio, the founder of Emilio’s Barcelona, is about exploring the story behind one of the city's most charming artisan ice cream shops. From his first job…
- Lyn Lozano Galicia · 21 min · Season 21 Episode 14In this episode, Lyn Lozano Galicia shares her inspiring journey from moving to Barcelona to building a successful business that supports international families and…
- Nicla Diceglie · 33 min · Season 21 Episode 13Nicla Diceglie, an Italian biophilic interior designer and the founder of Studio Nicla, explains the world of biophilic design and how our surroundings affect the way we feel…
- Angnieszka Wolińska-Skuza · 30 min · Season 21 Episode 12What does it really take to lead meaningful change in today’s fast-moving world? In this episode, strategic consultant, leadership expert, and author Angnieszka Wolińska-Skuza…
- Nadia Pace · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 11In this episode our guest Nadia Pace, shares her thoughts drawn from years of leadership experience and her work helping organisations navigate change. In this conversation with…
- Brielle Tamez-Founder, Era of Influence · 25 min · Season 21 Episode 10In this episode of Melting Pot, Payal speaks with marketing strategist and founder of Era of Influence, Brielle Tamez about the evolving creator economy. Brielle shares how her…
- Di Vi Wine Store Barcelona-Jordi Avellaneda · 27 min · Season 21 Episode 9This episode takes you into the world of Di Ví Wine Shop Barcelona , where host Payal speaks with Jordi Avellaneda about the culture and craft of wine. From the vineyards of…
- Hemingway Cocktail Bar-Luca Alberto Izzo · 19 min · Season 21 Episode 8In this Melting Pot episode, we have Luca Alberto Izzo, the owner of Hemingway Cocktail Bar, for a conversation about passion, craft, and the story behind the bar. Luca shares…
- Nika Brunet Milunovic · 27 min · Season 21 Episode 7In this episode of Melting Pot, host Payal Nayar speaks with Nika Brunet Milunovic, Founder of Calm Nest Collective and host of The Pink Nest Podcast, about well being…
- Cherry Thian · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 6Conversations around aging often focus on care, but rarely on purpose. In this conversation on Melting Pot, host Payal explores these ideas with Cherry Thian, founder of Little…
- Caleb Mathews · 34 min · Season 21 Episode 5In this episode, Payal talks to Caleb Matthews about purpose, faith, and inner guidance. Caleb reflects on a powerful dream he had at just six years old and how that experience…
- Maria Garaitonandia · 27 min · Season 21 Episode 4Communication is at the core of effective leadership, especially in today’s diverse workplaces. In this episode of melting Pot Payal speaks with María Garaitonandia…
- Dave Chauhan · 31 min · Season 21 Episode 3Leadership isn’t just about strategy, it’s about choices, values, and navigating uncertainty with intention. Host Payal is joined by Dave Chauhan, leadership consultant and…
- Kayne Harrison · 43 min · Season 21 Episode 2Kayne Harrison shares his journey and personal experiences that led him into acting. In the episode, Kayne reflects on a childhood spent inventing games with his friends…
- Elena Tengri · 30 min · Season 21 Episode 1This episode of Melting Pot features Elena Tengri, a young Siberian artist from Yakutia whose deeply personal connection to nature shapes her creative vision. Growing up in the…
- Stella Kon Lumina Vitae · 11 min · Season 20 Episode 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Kheng Lai Tan Lumina Vitae · 11 min · Season 20 Episode 19Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Victor Lumina Vitae · 11 min · Season 20 Episode 18Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Tony Boey Lumina Vitae series · 12 min · Season 20 Episode 17Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Suang Suang Tan Lumina Vitae · 10 min · Season 20 Episode 16Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Salleh Lumina Vitae · 14 min · Season 20 Episode 15Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Jeffery Lumina Vitae · 12 min · Season 20 Episode 14Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Desmond Moey Lumina Vitae · 10 min · Season 20 Episode 13Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Episode available on all podcast streaming platforms! [Lumina…
- Shirley Goh Chwee Lian · 10 min · Season 20 Episode 12Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! [Lumina Vitae,Light of Life,Melting Pot Series, Podcast,The Bloom…
- Victor-Lumina Vitae snippet · 2 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Tony Boey Lumina Vitae snippet · 2 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Kheng Lai tan Lumina Vitae snippet · 2 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Suang Suang Tan-Lumina Vitae snippet · 2 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Stella Kon Lumina Vitae snippet · 1 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Salleh-Lumina Vitae series · 1 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jeffery Lumina Vitae snippet · 2 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Desmond Moey · 1 min · Season 20Lumina Vitae Presented by The Bloom Fund Singapore and Supported by The National Heritage Board Singapore! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dawn Tam · 16 min · Season 20 Episode 2In this episode, Payal speaks with Dawn Tam, who grew up in Singapore during the transformative decades from the 1960s onward. Through her recollections, Dawn offers a vivid…
- Ellil Mathiyan Lakshmanan · 15 min · Season 20 Episode 3In this conversation, Payal speaks with Ellil, who fondly revisits his childhood growing up in Singapore’s east, particularly around Kallang Airport Road. Through his stories…
- Anthony Wong · 17 min · Season 20 Episode 1In this heartwarming episode, Payal sits down with Anthony Wong as he takes us on a nostalgic journey through his childhood at Jiak Kim Road, once known as Jiang Road or Tiong…
- Fredrick Puah · 17 min · Season 20 Episode 4In this nostalgic episode, Payal speaks with Fredrick, who takes us back to his childhood in a rural kampong more than sixty years ago. He recalls life in a muddy, undeveloped…
