Rishi Nanda
Rishi Nanda, who goes by the name The Spiritualist, is a Mumbai-based storyteller, author, speaker, facilitator, podcaster and artist. His work sits at an unusual crossroads: he brings India's ancient epic traditions — the Mahabharat, Ramayan, Bhagavad Gita, Shiv Puran and Vishnu Puran — into conversation with the very contemporary questions of how to lead, how to relate to others and how to live with purpose. He has also co-hosted a show on the Epic Channel, extending his reach beyond live audiences to viewers drawn to these narratives and what they might mean for everyday life. Based in Mumbai, he works with both corporate and non-corporate audiences.
Rishi's sessions are designed for people who want more than a motivational talk. His core offering is epic-based storytelling — immersive sessions that draw on the dramatic arcs and moral dilemmas of the great Indian texts to shed light on leadership, ethics, interpersonal dynamics and personal development. He delivers keynote and motivational addresses, corporate training programs and workshops, and makes his teaching available more broadly through online courses and a podcast, allowing those who encounter him on stage to continue exploring the ideas he raises. The format shifts depending on the room, but the material remains consistent: timeless stories read as practical maps for modern decisions.
What sets Rishi apart is his insistence on treating mythology not as heritage to be preserved behind glass but as a living resource. The Mahabharat's court intrigue becomes a case study in governance; the Bhagavad Gita's dialogue on duty illuminates the choices a person faces at a career crossroads. He does not moralize so much as illuminate — using narrative craft to invite listeners to think for themselves. This approach finds a ready audience in organisations seeking something more substantive than standard leadership content, as well as in individuals who feel the conventional self-help conversation lacks depth or roots.
Rishi is a natural fit for anyone who learns through story, who has found direct instruction easy to forget but a well-told narrative impossible to shake. Whether you are a professional looking for a keynote that will stay with your team, or someone drawn personally to the wisdom embedded in India's epic traditions, his work offers a considered, carefully crafted entry point. He can be found online at rishinanda.co.in and on Instagram as @rishinandathespiritualist, where he shares teachings, reflections and forthcoming sessions.