Weekends are all about downtime. After a week full of work to meet deadlines, everybody needs some breather to relax and recuperate. From watching a favourite web series to planning a vacation, weekends are designated as family and me time. Pooja Nagdev, cosmetologist and founder, Inatur, talks to BrandWagon Online about her weekends, favourite vacation destination and more.
What is the one thing you like to do when not working?
When not working, I like to read books, meditate and pray. I am an avid traveler as well. A relaxed, calm and focused mind is key to unlocking this powerhouse. This is where reading, meditating, praying and traveling help me. I love to try fitness regimes and new diets. I am also an absolute pet lover and besides my pets I love to take care of stray dogs. Gardening makes me feel closer to nature and I love trees.
How do you spend your weekends?
My weekends are simple and free flowing without deadlines or schedules. I spend some time pampering myself, to relax and rejuvenate. Weekends are the time where I like to contribute to some of the social causes that are close to me and see if I can be of help to those in need. Weekends are also when family time is prime time, so visiting my parents is an essential ritual.
What are your favorite gadgets?
My computer, phone and ear-pods are my all time favorite gadgets. These are my window to the world, my source of music, my connection with family and friends and of course an office on the move.
Given an option to choose another career, what would it be?
I will choose social service without a doubt. I have learnt that to serve humanity is to serve God. If you are privileged enough to help others or make a difference then the only way to show gratitude is to serve others. There are so many ways and so many causes one could commit to and serve. Believe me when I say it brings so much satisfaction and peace.
Which is your favorite vacation spot?
I am a traveler and an explorer, I have been almost all over the world. Every place has its own story and charm, cherish that and celebrate that. I am also very fond of beaches and the sea.
A TV show, a movie, and an ad campaign you highly recommend watching
I highly recommend the TV show Last Week Tonight by John Oliver. I appreciate how the host tackles relevant issues and current affairs with humour and typical British sarcasm, making complex topics engaging and accessible. For a feel-good movie, The Intern is a favourite of mine—it’s a bright, heartwarming film about an entrepreneur and an elderly intern navigating the dynamics of a modern-day enterprise. As for advertising, the Lux ‘Change the Angle’ campaign stands out to me. It cleverly highlights the objectification of female athletes through the use of questionable camera angles, calling attention to how women are often portrayed in media.
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