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INFLECTION
with Umesh Upaadyay
Umesh Upaadyay

Conversations that create Inflection Points.

Stories. Perspectives. Transformation.

Inflection is a podcast that goes beyond inspiration. It is about real conversations that challenge the mind, touch the heart and spark meaningful change.

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WHY INFLECTION

Every journey has a moment when the direction changes.

An inflection point can be a decision, a setback, a realisation, a risk, a conversation or an unexpected opportunity — the moment after which the story begins to move differently.

Inflection is built around those moments. The conversations go beyond the public profile to explore what shaped the person: the choices, doubts, failures, lessons and experiences that changed how they saw themselves or the world.

The aim is not simply to inspire. It is to create conversations that leave the viewer with a new question, a new perspective or perhaps an inflection point of their own.

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Changing Lives Through Education | Chhaya Sharma | Founder UshaKiran
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Changing Lives Through Education | Chhaya Sharma | Founder UshaKiran

Changing Lives Through Education – The Inspiring Journey of Chhaya Sharma Can one person's determination create a brighter future for underprivileged children? In this inspiring episode of Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay, host Umesh Upaadyay engages in a meaningful conversation with Chhaya Sharma, Founder of UshaKiran, exploring her journey of creating educational opportunities for children from underserved communities. Through UshaKiran, Chhaya has dedicated her efforts to helping children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds access education, build confidence and dream of a better future. The conversation explores her motivation, the challenges of building a purpose-driven initiative, the importance of perseverance and the power of education to transform lives. Her journey is a reminder that meaningful change doesn't always require extraordinary resources. It begins with compassion, conviction and the courage to take action. An inspiring conversation for founders, social entrepreneurs, educators, CSR professionals, changemakers and anyone who believes in making a positive difference. Guest: Chhaya Sharma | Founder, UshaKiran Host: Umesh Upaadyay About Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay Inflection brings thoughtful conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers, exploring the struggles, turning points and human journeys behind their achievements. Because every meaningful journey has an inflection point.

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From a Difficult Childhood to Changing Lives | Devendra Kumar | Inflection Podcast
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From a Difficult Childhood to Changing Lives | Devendra Kumar | Inflection Podcast

From a Difficult Childhood to Changing Lives - The Inspiring Journey of Devendra Kumar Can life's greatest struggles become the foundation for creating meaningful change? In this inspiring episode of Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay, host Umesh Upaadyay engages in a deeply personal conversation with Devendra Kumar, Founder of Ladli Foundation, exploring his remarkable journey from a childhood marked by hardship and adversity to becoming a changemaker dedicated to uplifting others. Having faced separation from his parents at an early age and immense personal challenges, Devendra's journey is one of resilience, determination, compassion and finding purpose despite difficult circumstances. Through Ladli Foundation, he has devoted his efforts to empowering vulnerable communities, particularly women and children, through initiatives in education, healthcare, social protection and livelihood development. This conversation explores the struggles that shaped him, the defining moments of his life, and his determination to transform personal adversity into meaningful social impact. An inspiring story for students, professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, social changemakers and anyone seeking motivation to overcome life's challenges. Guest: Devendra Kumar | Founder, Ladli Foundation Host: Umesh Upaadyay Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay brings meaningful conversations with founders, leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers, exploring the real journeys, struggles, setbacks and defining moments behind their achievements. Because every extraordinary journey has an inflection point.

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Building a Business Against the Odds | Arunabh Sinha, Founder UClean
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Building a Business Against the Odds | Arunabh Sinha, Founder UClean

Every successful business has a story, but behind every founder lies a journey of challenges, difficult decisions, perseverance and determination. In this episode of Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay, host Umesh Upaadyay speaks with Arunabh Sinha, Founder of UClean, about his entrepreneurial journey and the experience of building and growing a business. From identifying an opportunity to pursuing a vision and scaling a venture, the conversation offers perspectives on entrepreneurship, leadership, decision-making and the mindset required to keep moving forward. The episode is especially relevant for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals and students interested in understanding the realities of entrepreneurship. About the Guest: Arunabh Sinha is the Founder of UClean, a technology-enabled laundry and dry-cleaning brand that has grown through a franchise-led business model. About Inflection: Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay explores the journeys of founders, entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers, going beyond their achievements to understand the decisions, challenges and defining moments that shaped their lives. Because every journey has an inflection point.

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The Future of Fashion: Zero Inventory, Less Waste | Nitin Kapoor, IBA Crafts | Inflection
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The Future of Fashion: Zero Inventory, Less Waste | Nitin Kapoor, IBA Crafts | Inflection

Can fashion move towards zero inventory, less waste and more responsive manufacturing? In this episode of Inflection with Umesh Upaadyay, Nitin Kapoor, Co-Founder of IBA Crafts, shares his perspective on Just-in-Time garment manufacturing, sustainable fashion, technology and entrepreneurship. The conversation also explores the founder journey, the challenges of building differently, and how innovation can reshape the future of fashion.

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एक गृहिणी का सफ़र राष्ट्रपति भवन तक
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एक गृहिणी का सफ़र राष्ट्रपति भवन तक

From homemaker to national recognition, Pooja Sharma Ji's journey is one of resilience, self-belief and reinvention. In this conversation, we go beyond the achievements to explore the struggles, choices and turning points that shaped her remarkable journey.

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About Umesh
Umesh Upaadyay

Umesh Upaadyay is a Counselling Psychologist, Life Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and Podcast Host.

With more than 25 years of professional experience across leadership, operations, transformation and people development, he brings both business experience and human insight into every conversation.

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BLOGS & PERSPECTIVES

Ideas worth thinking about.

A dedicated space for Umesh's written perspectives on conversations, leadership, setbacks, personal growth, relationships, work and the ideas emerging from Inflection.

The Last Light On
FOUNDER RESILIENCE • 26 Aug 2026

The Last Light On

It's the least talked-about risk factor for founders: the loneliness nobody puts in the pitch deck. Here's what UC Berkeley, Harvard Business Review, and a 400-founder survey actually found and what helps.

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The Mindset Behind Achievement
MINDSET & PSYCHOLOGY • 25 Aug 2026

The Mindset Behind Achievement

Talent gets the applause, but research keeps pointing somewhere else. What Stanford, Gallup, and a decade of psychology studies reveal about the belief that actually predicts achievement and how to build it.

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The Art of Starting Over

The Art of Starting Over

A journey through setbacks and self-discovery

A reflective guide to navigating setbacks, finding clarity and building the courage to begin again. The book explores how difficult phases can become turning points when we pause, reassess and choose a new direction.

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The Life Blueprint

The Life Blueprint

Insights from coaches around the world

A global collaborative book featuring coaches from across the world. Umesh Upaadyay is one of the contributing co-authors and has written one chapter in this multi-author collection on growth, purpose and intentional living.

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ByUmesh Upaadyay
40M+Views Across Platforms
25+Years of Experience
2Books Authored / Co-authored
PodcastLong-form Conversations
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