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. Amit Relan, co-founder, WOOT Factor: Brand Architects talks to BrandWagon Online about his weekends, favourite vacation destination and more.
What is the one thing you like to do when not working?
As an entrepreneur, I’m never really off the job but in the me-time that I manage, I like to indulge in sports, listen to podcasts, or watch movies to entertain myself. That’s what generally helps me unwind from a busy schedule.
How do you spend your weekends?
I mostly like to spend my free time socializing with friends at home or away. Sometimes it also comprises hosting events in my line of work. The need of the weekend dictates my activities around it.
What are your favourite gadgets?
There are a few essentials I can’t do without, my phone is one of those. I have a knack for gaming in my free time so my PlayStation. For the love of good music, my Bluetooth speakers are a must to have around.
Given an option to choose another career, what would it be?
I’ve always been intrigued by meaningful cinema and so I would’ve loved to pursue my passion for acting but I never did.
On a serious note, I would have taken up cricket in a professional capacity. I love the game and still passionately play it whenever I have the time.
Which is your favourite vacation spot?
Travelling has been an exciting part of my overall journey which also sometimes translates into the work that I do. There are many destinations but Amsterdam is an exceptional place to explore. The culture of the city and the vibe is just amazing.
A TV show, a movie, and an ad campaign you highly recommend watching
Suits as a show is an interesting watch. Also, Friends is my go-to show for uplifting my mood at any time and for the nostalgia factor.
As for movies, I admire Rang de Basanti or Lagaan for the art of filmmaking. For ad campaigns, Nike, Johnny Walker, Coca-Cola, and Amul print ads over the decades, are some of the classic ad campaigns that I recommend.