When I started  Chai With Ilachi , I thought I was creating a podcast.This year showed me something much bigger I was sitting across from  real people carrying real dreams, real fears, and real battles . Different guests. Different industries. Different journeys. Yet, underneath every conversation, I kept hearing the  same truths repeating in different voices . Here are 10 lessons I learned as a host this year, lessons that stayed with me long after the cameras stopped roll

In a world obsessed with LinkedIn bios, Instagram highlights, and endless to-do lists, it's easy to assume we all have our personal narratives down pat. You know your career milestones, your biggest heartbreaks, your wildest dreams for the future. What if I told you that self-discovery through storytelling isn't about reciting facts it's about peeling back the layers no one's ever dared to touch? That's the magic (and the mess) I've witnessed time and again on  Chai With Ilac

In 2025, social media isn’t just about reach it’s about  realness.  The age of chasing algorithms and viral trends is fading, and a new wave of creators is proving that  authentic connection always outperforms calculated content .  At  Chai With Ilachi ,  we’ve had honest conversations with some of India’s most genuine creators   Aashi Sharma, Anmol Sachar,  who remind us that influence isn’t built overnight; it’s  earned  through consistency, purpose, and heart.  The Authent