Episode 2
KAPIL CHOPRA
For our Season Finale – Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra – His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a different perspective on luxury, one that promotes taking some time out to smell the roses.
Today luxury is no longer only defined by a price tag or recognisable label. It is not, in fact, confined to products any longer, it includes experiences too. And with the social interaction around luxury travel more than ever so, As part of The Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan podcast, we delve into the shifting meaning of luxury and travel, his art endeavour, his food platform with a difference etc etc, with Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel and Eazy Diner.
Sponsors:
Episode 16- Part 1
KAPIL CHOPRA
For our Season Finale – Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra – His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a different perspective on luxury, one that promotes taking some time out to smell the roses.
Today luxury is no longer only defined by a price tag or recognisable label. It is not, in fact, confined to products any longer, it includes experiences too. And with the social interaction around luxury travel more than ever so, As part of The Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan podcast, we delve into the shifting meaning of luxury and travel, his art endeavour, his food platform with a difference etc etc, with Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel and Eazy Diner.
Sponsors:
BIBHOR SRIVASTAVA
We at The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan are so thrilled to announce the fifteenth episode of our podcast, “Straight From The Heart”, which dives deep into the details of Luxury Media .
ITP Media – Bibhor Srivasatva has become synonymous with luxury media and has built up a cult following around his numerous publications – like Boutique Hotelier, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveller, Grazia, Bazaar, Hotelier India, GQ etc. I speak with MD India – Bibhor Srivasatava to find all about ITP’s next, his many adventures, and just what makes him a person from the heart. Also listen to his amazing singing!
Sponsors:
SHANTHA DE DILVA
In this week’s episode, Shantha De Silva joins Rinku Madan to discuss his newly released book, Believe. They talk about the story behind the book’s name, his Sri Lanka days, IHG’s impact on his career, And what attracted him to the great IHG to stay with them for over 35 years . Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life PODCAST.
Sponsors:
SJEFKE JANSEN
Ft. Sjefke Jansen – Chairman Jakarta Hotel Association
Sjefke Jansen is one of those passionate hoteliers who has time for the world and as the Chairman of the Jakarta Hotel Association, for all the Luxury Hotels in Indonesia as well – A role he carries admirably and with alot of grace.
His philosophy – Community can be a sense of real belonging, or just a group of people you really feel connected to, is a very refreshing thought! Listen to him only on the Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan, talking about his many adventures across the globe especially his stint in the “Switzerland of Middle East” – Beirut. His passion for golf and how Indonesia is a great place for vacation, adventure,business and more.
Sponsors:
CARISSA NIMAH
Celebrating 25 Glorious Years.Guardian of the Brand & CCO- Soneva – Carissa Nimah speaks to Rinku Madan for the latest instalment of The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan. Soneva islands are based in The Maldives Founders and Pioneers of Luxury in the Maldives. – the very fine Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva , have nurtured and fine-tuned their shared vision of an authentic and original Luxurious, Sustainable & healthy lifestyle retreat with its empowering and inspiring emphasis on true sustainability, health and optimum wellbeing.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK’S EPISODE
In Episode Twelve, Season One, Rinku Madan is joined by the lovely gentle Chief Commercial Officer (cco) and Guardian Of the brand Soneva – Carissa Nimah – to chat food, optimal health, wellness tourism, and more. In a conversation spanning adventure , leaps of faith, and shifting mindsets, this episode traces Nimah’s journey from The Down Under – Australia to Thailand, by way of Maldives, and the thoughtful steps she’s taken since.
Sponsors:
ALESSIO SECCI
Starting this weeks episode with some wine trivia – Did you know that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra had her own private wine club , and that it was used against her to bring down her empire!!
Alessio Secci is the Co – Founder and Partner of the Fratelli Winery, in India.
Alessio describes his first moments with wine, tasting wine with his father and mother, and how that led later to his work with the Late Kapil Sekhri. He recounts the humble beginnings of Fratelli Wines, an operation that would later become much larger in times to come. Alessio talks about them currently being a sanctuary to several noteworthy international and pioneering grape varieties, like Sangiovese and Chardonnay, the Fratelli Vineyards offer up the idiom that anything is possible in India as a grape variety, wine market, and its position today.
Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan.
Sponsors:
ROHIT KAPUR
Rinku is joined by one of the titans of Private Aviation, Rohit Kapur. Private aviation has become a much more viable alternative for high-end travelers, and for those with specific needs. Rohit Kapur – President Jet Hq comes by the show to talk about private jet travel and how the role it plays in the future of aviation and reducing carbon footprint – whether Air Taxis or Sea Planes and Electric Jets what look like our near future. They discuss his career with Private Jets, his journey from Siachen to Dubai. Being on the edge while dealing with customers and their “unique’ demands for their jets and more. Plus the rapid fire round! Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku madan.
Sponsors:
MAX HITCHINS
In this weeks episode Rinku Madan speaks with the very unassuming , down to earth and extremely accomplished Max Hitchins , who is also known as – “The Hospitality Doctor” because of his ability to give life to ailing hospitality companies. He tells us about the Principle of Zebra Marketing , from his book – The Hospitality Jungle ; which talks about how you can stand out from the herd, even when you have Low Budgets or No Budgets. Hear him give out marketing mantras and some hilarious stories from the course of his very interesting journey.
Sponsors:
SANJAY SETHI
Rinku chats with the man whose colourful shirts and bright disposition has lit up the hotel world for the better part of two decades, Sanjay Sethi – MD & Ceo Chalet Hotels ltd. Rinku Madan and Sanjay Sethi discuss his early days, Sanjay’s passion for sports, how music and beaches are his retirement plan and more.
Sponsors:
EDIE RODRIGUEZ
Member of the Board of Directors at Gaucho Group Holdings and for the Saudi tourism Authority
Luxury is often associated with material and sensory pleasures – expensive cars, fine jewellery and private yachts. But some of life’s true luxuries are about unique experiences. In this super come back episode Rinku Madan speaks with Edie Rodriguez – Member of the Board of Directors for the Saudi tourism Authority , Former Brand Chairwoman for the Americas for a luxury Yacht expedition Cruise co.- Ponant owned by Groupe Artemis and She is also currently Member of the Board of Directors at Gaucho Group Holdings – they own and operate a collection of luxury assets in Argentina, with a portfolio that includes an e-commerce driven high end fashion and accessories brand, a winery , boutique hotels and internationally acclaimed fine wines. Join Rinku Madan to learn more about this world of luxury and about Edie’s multifaceted creative journey.
Sponsors:
CHERIAN RAMAPURAM
Rinku Madan chats with Cherian Ramapuram , who came to hotels from the outside world, namely the plantation business . What makes him an authority to building some of the finest Luxury Resorts in the world . An all-round storyteller Ramapuram tells us about the opulence he creates in equally offbeat locations like their magnificent palace in the UNESCO heritage town of Hampi , and also who he is as a person.
He talks about how he managed to integrate the tribals with the vision of Evolve Back. They discuss the importance of trust in relationships between hotels and guests, how there could sometimes be a clash between being a good person and being a good hotelier, some tips and tricks of being a good businessman , and the coming up of some more of his bespoke resorts. Hear him now, on THE DAMN FINE LIFE PODCAST.
Sponsors:
RONEN NISSENBAUM
Rinku Madan chats with President & CEO Dan Hotels Israel . An all-round polymath, Ronen Nissenbaum. They speak about the iconic Kaete Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, one of the – Leading Hotels of the World, also a favorite of international VIPs including Bill and Hilary Clinton, Paul McCartney, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Lady Gaga etc. He tells us his success mantras and how to cinch a sure shot deal. Their talk of the town Terrace to Plate meals , which was such a ground-breaking event And more …
Sponsors:
MANOJ ADLAKHA
Rinku is joined by genius banker – Senior Vice President & Ceo American Express, Manoj Adlakha, for a conversation so wide ranging. From telling us how relevant a millennial or a centurion card could be, to receiving words of leadership advice early in his career , to being inspired by sheer simplicity and hard work , to his travel stories ….. we told you the episode was wide ranging.
Sponsors:
Valentina Abbona
There are certain brands that are synonymous with the term ‘luxury’. One of those brands is the House of Marchesi Di Barolo Wines, a name that immediately evokes images of grandeur with that iconic full bodied red. This really is a brand that needs no introduction, and it is setting new benchmarks for the high-end Wine industry with beautiful bespoke wines. In this episode Rinku Mdan is joined by Valentina Abbona – Owner , who provides a more in-depth look at one of the world’s quintessential luxury wines & some off – beat pairings.
Sponsors:
Anuraag Bhatnagar
Rinku is joined by master strategist and hotelier extraordinaire Anuraag Bhatnagar. They talk about Anuraag’s journey from f&b manager to the most successful Coo in Leela’s history. Always a admirer and follower of the underdog Karna from the Mahabharata . He shares what makes his brand differ from its contemporaries – hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku madan.
Sponsors:
Filip Boyen
Rinku Madan is joined by Ceo Forbes Travel.
Dapper Dresser, Chef and Luxury hospitality stalwart Filip Boyen. They chat about what it takes to be a Forbes inspector & his many stories and journeys in his career.What it’s like to travel in luxury as a full-time job, how luxury travel is growing globally, and the special things on his bucket list.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Episode 2
KAPIL CHOPRA
Ft. Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel & Eazy Diner. Also Our Fabulous Season Sponsor.
For our Season Finale – Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra – His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a different perspective on luxury, one that promotes taking some time out to smell the roses.
Today luxury is no longer only defined by a price tag or recognisable label. It is not, in fact, confined to products any longer, it includes experiences too. And with the social interaction around luxury travel more than ever so, As part of The Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan podcast, we delve into the shifting meaning of luxury and travel, his art endeavour, his food platform with a difference etc etc, with Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel and Eazy Diner.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Episode 16- Part 1
KAPIL CHOPRA
Ft. Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel & Eazy Diner. Also Our Fabulous Season Sponsor.
For our Season Finale – Welcoming our season sponsor and someone who was most supportive of my endeavour. I admire Kapil Chopra – His contribution to Luxury Hospitality notwithstanding , his humble demeanour makes him a truly magnificent gentleman. He knows his luxury, style and what it takes to be on the top A company that is designed to provide a different perspective on luxury, one that promotes taking some time out to smell the roses.
Today luxury is no longer only defined by a price tag or recognisable label. It is not, in fact, confined to products any longer, it includes experiences too. And with the social interaction around luxury travel more than ever so, As part of The Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan podcast, we delve into the shifting meaning of luxury and travel, his art endeavour, his food platform with a difference etc etc, with Kapil Chopra – Founder The Postcard Hotel and Eazy Diner.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
FT. Bibhor Srivastava Managing Director ITP Media India
We at The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan are so thrilled to announce the fifteenth episode of our podcast, “Straight From The Heart”, which dives deep into the details of Luxury Media .
ITP Media – Bibhor Srivasatva has become synonymous with luxury media and has built up a cult following around his numerous publications – like Boutique Hotelier, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveller, Grazia, Bazaar, Hotelier India, GQ etc. I speak with MD India – Bibhor Srivasatava to find all about ITP’s next, his many adventures, and just what makes him a person from the heart. Also listen to his amazing singing!
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
‘Believe’
Ft. Shantha De Silva – Ceo, Hotels at Pro-Invest Group
In this week’s episode, Shantha De Silva joins Rinku Madan to discuss his newly released book, Believe. They talk about the story behind the book’s name, his Sri Lanka days, IHG’s impact on his career, And what attracted him to the great IHG to stay with them for over 35 years . Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life PODCAST.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Ft. Sjefke Jansen – Chairman Jakarta Hotel Association
Sjefke Jansen is one of those passionate hoteliers who has time for the world and as the Chairman of the Jakarta Hotel Association, for all the Luxury Hotels in Indonesia as well – A role he carries admirably and with alot of grace.
His philosophy – Community can be a sense of real belonging, or just a group of people you really feel connected to, is a very refreshing thought! Listen to him only on the Damn Fine Life Show with Rinku Madan, talking about his many adventures across the globe especially his stint in the “Switzerland of Middle East” – Beirut. His passion for golf and how Indonesia is a great place for vacation, adventure,business and more.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
CARISSA NIMAH
Guardian Of The Brand & Chief Commercial Officer at Soneva
FT. Carissa Nimah
Celebrating 25 Glorious Years. Guardian of the Brand & CCO- Soneva – Carissa Nimah speaks to Rinku Madan for the latest instalment of The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan. Soneva islands are based in The Maldives .
Founders and Pioneers of Luxury in the Maldives – the very fine Sonu Shivdasani and his wife Eva , have nurtured and fine-tuned their shared vision of an authentic and original Luxurious, Sustainable & healthy lifestyle retreat with its empowering and inspiring emphasis on true sustainability, health and optimum wellbeing.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEEK’S EPISODE
In Episode Twelve, Season One, Rinku Madan is joined by the lovely gentle Chief Commercial Officer (cco) and Guardian Of the brand Soneva – Carissa Nimah – to chat food, optimal health, wellness tourism, and more.
In a conversation spanning adventure , leaps of faith, and shifting mindsets, this episode traces Nimah’s journey from The Down Under – Australia to Thailand, by way of Maldives, and the thoughtful steps she’s taken since.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Starting this weeks episode with some wine trivia – Did you know that the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra had her own private wine club , and that it was used against her to bring down her empire!!
Alessio Secci is the Co – Founder and Partner of the Fratelli Winery, in India.
Alessio describes his first moments with wine, tasting wine with his father and mother, and how that led later to his work with the Late Kapil Sekhri. He recounts the humble beginnings of Fratelli Wines, an operation that would later become much larger in times to come. Alessio talks about them currently being a sanctuary to several noteworthy international and pioneering grape varieties, like Sangiovese and Chardonnay, the Fratelli Vineyards offer up the idiom that anything is possible in India as a grape variety, wine market, and its position today.
Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku Madan.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Rinku is joined by one of the titans of Private Aviation, Rohit Kapur. Private aviation has become a much more viable alternative for high-end travelers, and for those with specific needs. Rohit Kapur – President Jet Hq comes by the show to talk about private jet travel and how the role it plays in the future of aviation and reducing carbon footprint – whether Air Taxis or Sea Planes and Electric Jets what look like our near future. They discuss his career with Private Jets, his journey from Siachen to Dubai. Being on the edge while dealing with customers and their “unique’ demands for their jets and more. Plus the rapid fire round! Hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku madan.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
In this weeks episode Rinku Madan speaks with the very unassuming , down to earth and extremely accomplished Max Hitchins , who is also known as – “The Hospitality Doctor” because of his ability to give life to ailing hospitality companies. He tells us about the Principle of Zebra Marketing , from his book – The Hospitality Jungle ; which talks about how you can stand out from the herd, even when you have Low Budgets or No Budgets. Hear him give out marketing mantras and some hilarious stories from the course of his very interesting journey.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Rinku chats with the man whose colourful shirts and bright disposition has lit up the hotel world for the better part of two decades, Sanjay Sethi – MD & Ceo Chalet Hotels ltd. Rinku Madan and Sanjay Sethi discuss his early days, Sanjay’s passion for sports, how music and beaches are his retirement plan and more.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Member of the Board of Directors at Gaucho Group Holdings and for the Saudi tourism Authority
Luxury is often associated with material and sensory pleasures – expensive cars, fine jewellery and private yachts. But some of life’s true luxuries are about unique experiences. In this super come back episode Rinku Madan speaks with Edie Rodriguez – Member of the Board of Directors for the Saudi tourism Authority , Former Brand Chairwoman for the Americas for a luxury Yacht expedition Cruise co.- Ponant owned by Groupe Artemis and She is also currently Member of the Board of Directors at Gaucho Group Holdings – they own and operate a collection of luxury assets in Argentina, with a portfolio that includes an e-commerce driven high end fashion and accessories brand, a winery , boutique hotels and internationally acclaimed fine wines. Join Rinku Madan to learn more about this world of luxury and about Edie’s multifaceted creative journey.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Rinku Madan chats with Cherian Ramapuram , who came to hotels from the outside world, namely the plantation business . What makes him an authority to building some of the finest Luxury Resorts in the world . An all-round storyteller Ramapuram tells us about the opulence he creates in equally offbeat locations like their magnificent palace in the UNESCO heritage town of Hampi , and also who he is as a person.
He talks about how he managed to integrate the tribals with the vision of Evolve Back. They discuss the importance of trust in relationships between hotels and guests, how there could sometimes be a clash between being a good person and being a good hotelier, some tips and tricks of being a good businessman , and the coming up of some more of his bespoke resorts. Hear him now, on THE DAMN FINE LIFE PODCAST.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Rinku Madan chats with President & CEO Dan Hotels Israel . An all-round polymath, Ronen Nissenbaum. They speak about the iconic Kaete Dan Tel Aviv Hotel, one of the – Leading Hotels of the World, also a favorite of international VIPs including Bill and Hilary Clinton, Paul McCartney, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, U2 and Lady Gaga etc. He tells us his success mantras and how to cinch a sure shot deal. Their talk of the town Terrace to Plate meals , which was such a ground-breaking event And more …
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Rinku is joined by genius banker – Senior Vice President & Ceo American Express, Manoj Adlakha, for a conversation so wide ranging. From telling us how relevant a millennial or a centurion card could be, to receiving words of leadership advice early in his career , to being inspired by sheer simplicity and hard work , to his travel stories ….. we told you the episode was wide ranging.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
There are certain brands that are synonymous with the term ‘luxury’. One of those brands is the House of Marchesi Di Barolo Wines, a name that immediately evokes images of grandeur with that iconic full bodied red. This really is a brand that needs no introduction, and it is setting new benchmarks for the high-end Wine industry with beautiful bespoke wines. In this episode Rinku Mdan is joined by Valentina Abbona – Owner , who provides a more in-depth look at one of the world’s quintessential luxury wines & some off – beat pairings.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Anuraag Bhatnagar
Rinku is joined by master strategist and hotelier extraordinaire Anuraag Bhatnagar. They talk about Anuraag’s journey from f&b manager to the most successful Coo in Leela’s history. Always a admirer and follower of the underdog Karna from the Mahabharata . He shares what makes his brand differ from its contemporaries – hear him now, on The Damn Fine Life Show With Rinku madan.
Sponsors:
Season sponsors:
Filip Boyen
Ma Boutonniere Ft. Filip Boyen
Rinku Madan is joined by Ceo Forbes Travel.
Dapper Dresser, Chef and Luxury hospitality stalwart Filip Boyen. They chat about what it takes to be a Forbes inspector & his many stories and journeys in his career. What it’s like to travel in luxury as a full-time job, how luxury travel is growing globally, and the special things on his bucket list.
Sponsors: