Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary journey of @ChandrikaTandon —a FRESH GRAMMY WINNER, trailblazing business leader, philanthropist and musical artist. 🎶 From breaking barriers as the first Indian-American woman elected partner at McKinsey & Company to donating a staggering $100 million to NYU, Chandrika’s life is a testament to the power of embracing one’s talents and giving back.
In this episode, she shares with Rob Cass fascinating stories — like working for Citibank in Beirut during a civil war, how music became her anchor during a “crisis of spirit,” and why exploring your hidden talents can unlock new dimensions of your personality and life. 🌟 Chandrika believes that everyone has untapped gifts—it’s just about finding the time to embrace them.
For the last 20 years, Chandrika has dedicated herself to serving others through her musical gifts, performing benefit concerts at iconic venues like the Lincoln Center and John F. Kennedy Center. She also shares her wisdom on the healing power of music, the universal connections between Indian, Latin, Arabic, Irish and other sounds, and her heartfelt advice for living a full, meaningful life. 💡
Don’t miss this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation!
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode recap
00:49 Indian Classical Music by Prague’s Kühn’s Children’s Choir
03:09 I sang before I spoke
07:12 I can’t remember what jobs I did, but I can tell you what songs I was singing
10:28 By the age of 14, I had already read all 37 plays of Shakespeare
11:34 Woodstock heroes of Chandrika Tandon
14:21 Working for Citibank in the middle of the civil war in Beirut
16:07 No CEO, board, or management team had seen someone like me
22:04 I filled all my free time with music
23:36 I would call it a crisis of spirit
26:02 Music is more mental than physical work
29:46 I let music happen through me
35:19 Similarities between Indian, Latin, Arabic, and Irish music
38:20 It wasn’t about the art but the feeling and healing
42:18 I am very grateful to music for two reasons
44:10 I put my talents, treasure, and time into serving others
48:50 Chandrika Tandon’s advice on living a full life
50:10 Ending and backstage at the dopeYEAH club
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Get ready to be inspired by the extraordinary journey of @ChandrikaTandon —a FRESH GRAMMY WINNER, trailblazing business leader, philanthropist and musical artist. 🎶 From breaking barriers as the first Indian-American woman elected partner at McKinsey & Company to donating a staggering $100 million to NYU, Chandrika’s life is a testament to the power of embracing one’s talents and giving back.
In this episode, she shares with Rob Cass fascinating stories — like working for Citibank in Beirut during a civil war, how music became her anchor during a “crisis of spirit,” and why exploring your hidden talents can unlock new dimensions of your personality and life. 🌟 Chandrika believes that everyone has untapped gifts—it’s just about finding the time to embrace them.
For the last 20 years, Chandrika has dedicated herself to serving others through her musical gifts, performing benefit concerts at iconic venues like the Lincoln Center and John F. Kennedy Center. She also shares her wisdom on the healing power of music, the universal connections between Indian, Latin, Arabic, Irish and other sounds, and her heartfelt advice for living a full, meaningful life. 💡
Don’t miss this uplifting and thought-provoking conversation!
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🕒 CHAPTERS:
00:00 Episode recap
00:49 Indian Classical Music by Prague’s Kühn’s Children’s Choir
03:09 I sang before I spoke
07:12 I can’t remember what jobs I did, but I can tell you what songs I was singing
10:28 By the age of 14, I had already read all 37 plays of Shakespeare
11:34 Woodstock heroes of Chandrika Tandon
14:21 Working for Citibank in the middle of the civil war in Beirut
16:07 No CEO, board, or management team had seen someone like me
22:04 I filled all my free time with music
23:36 I would call it a crisis of spirit
26:02 Music is more mental than physical work
29:46 I let music happen through me
35:19 Similarities between Indian, Latin, Arabic, and Irish music
38:20 It wasn’t about the art but the feeling and healing
42:18 I am very grateful to music for two reasons
44:10 I put my talents, treasure, and time into serving others
48:50 Chandrika Tandon’s advice on living a full life
50:10 Ending and backstage at the dopeYEAH club
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👍 Like
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instagram.com/dopeyeah.talk
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facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563840578898
https://x.com/dopeYEAHtalk
#chandrikatandon #podcast #grammywinner #musicandhealing #philanthropy #inspiration #dopeyeahtalk #musicpodcast #musicinterview #musicianjourney #chants #vedicchants #hindustaniclassicalmusic #ashgrove #kuhnschildrenschoir #mollymalone #sergiomendes #richiehavens #woodstock #joecocker #demisroussos #daliahlavi #bluenotejazzclub #villagevanguard #astrudgilberto #soulcall #soulmarch #dorianmode #contemporarymusic #indianclassicalmusic #worldmusic #grammynominated #spiritualmusic #healingthroughmusic #musicaljourneys #culturalfusion #hindumusic #indianmusician #philanthropists #womanempowerment #triveni #womanleader #womanbusiness #indianmusic #indianraga
