The Mountain in us
The Mountain in us
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As a poet, I have explored the adventures and ethos of human existence through the ink. I naturally gravitated towards podcasting, where observation, listening & silence create a bonding spell.In each episode of The Mountain In Us, I sit down with a kindling guest whose journey is more than a milestone; together, we unravel the human spirit of exploration, expression, and purpose. These conversations are candid, rejuvenating, and connective. I’m optimistic that the breadcrumbs from our trails will resonate with your beat and boost your courageous adventures and perspectives.“The Mountain in Us, a podcast where “The Journey gets its voice.” I’m Taran Singh, your host. Here, we greet the thrills, jolts, ascents, and descents of our uncharted adventures.
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The podcast focuses on themes of personal exploration, cultural heritage, motherhood, and resilience, with episodes highlighting topics such as the impact of cultural identity on creative expression, the challenges of various life transitions, and inspiring journeys from finance to the arts.
“The Mountain in Us, a podcast where “The Journey gets its voice.”
I’m Taran Singh, your host. Here, we greet the thrills, jolts, ascents, and descents of our uncharted adventures.
As a poet, I have explored the adventures and ethos of human existence through the ink. I naturally gravitated towards podcasting, where observation, listening & silence create a bonding spell.
In each episode of The Mountain In Us, I sit down with a kindling guest whose journey is more than a milestone; together, we unravel the human spirit of exploration, expression, and purpose. These conversations are candid, rejuvenating, and connective.
I’m optimistic that the breadcrumbs from our trails will resonate with your beat and boost your courageous sojourns and perspectives.
www.inkofsingh.com
In this episode of the podcast, host Taran Singh sits down with Esther, a talented Bay Area songwriter, musician, and open mic host, for an inspiring conversation centered on intuition, human curiosity, and embracing our whimsical selves.
Esther opens up about her childhood in the East Bay, sharing how growing up in a religious, homogeneous environment shaped her internal world and inspired her early love for storytelling. She tracks her profound journey from strict childhood piano lessons to finding her true voice through songwriting and self-expression as a teenager.
The conversation explores the power of intuition and the courage it takes to stay true to your values. Esther details a pivotal moment in December 2025 when leadership abruptly let her go as community engagement manager after she pushed back to defend the raw, political messages of local immigrant artists at an art show. Rather than letting the setback slow her down, Esther used it as a catalyst to plunge full-time into creative independence—embracing freelance work, teaching piano, and joining the Bay Area Artist Census fellowship to advocate for her community.
Taran and Esther also explore the ”heart magic” of hosting open mics for the Asian diaspora through Chopstick Alley, the beauty of deep listening, and how she manages her analytical, competitive nature while performing with her band, Eve’s Heaven. Finally, Esther previews her upcoming, intimate show in Redwood City, themed ”Eat the Fruit”—a celebration of shedding shame, leaning into curiosity, and letting intuition break boundaries.
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