Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot
Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot, a podcast hosted by Dee Gibson, the British Sri Lankan designer and founder of boutique hotel Kalukanda House on the South Coast. This podcast is raw and real with guests from authors and explorers to designers and wellness gurus, all exploring the contemporary identity of Sri Lankans through rich conversations on creativity, culture and activism.
A rich mix of controversial views, humour, serious reflections and a little dash of the naughty side of this gorgeous island. Join Dee and her guests as they uncover stories and perspectives not typically found in travel guides, showcasing a dynamic society reclaiming its narrative on a global stage.
Sri Lanka - Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot
Megan Dhakshini : Sultry Stories of Love, Loss and Fierce Expression
Exploring the creative universe of multi-disciplinary creative Megan Dhakshini.
In this very first engaging episode of 'Sri Lanka: Modern Perspectives from an Ancient Melting Pot,' host Dee Gibson introduces poetess, art director, and trilingual voiceover artist Megan Dhakshini. Megan discusses her poetry collections 'Poison Apple' and 'Softly We Fall,' which delve into themes of love, loss, and longing, and she performs her poems 'Now You See Red' and 'All of the women in me.' The conversation also highlights Megan's shift to spoken word to meet evolving audience preferences.
Megan also shares insights into her new silver jewellery brand 'Raatchasi,' inspired by traditional Tamil and Indian designs and aimed at redefining 'demoness' as a symbol of fierceness.
Join us for an exploration of Megan's artistic vision and the vibrant creative scene in Sri Lanka, reflecting her passion for creativity and self-expression.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:04 Meet Megan Ducheney: Poetess and Performer
02:02 A Poetic Performance: 'Now You See Red'
06:10 Megan's Journey in Poetry
07:40 Exploring Megan's Inspirations and Influences
09:17 The Creative Process Behind Megan's Work
13:32 Live Reading: 'All of the Women in Me'
15:44 Reflections on Womanhood and Creativity
16:50 The Sri Lankan Creative Scene
17:57 The Power of Spoken Word
19:05 Showcasing Jewelry and Fashion
21:02 Introducing Ratchasi
26:57 Creative Residencies Experience
31:10 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More
Follow Megan on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/megan_dhakshinishatrughan/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/raatchasi_silver/?hl=en
Buy Poison Apple:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poison-Apple-Megan-Dhakshini/dp/194702129X
Dee Gibson is the award winning designer and founder of boutique hotel Kalukanda House in Sri Lanka, www.kalukandahouse.com ~ Conde Nast Best Places to Visit in Asia 2024 & HIP Hotels Best Hotels 2025. You can follow on
instagram @deegibson2017 or @kalukandahouse
This podcast lifts the veil on what, and more importantly WHO this island is with conversations about all the things you never read about in the travel pages. Dee showcases a fascinating modern society reclaiming their identity and taking ownership of their narratives on the global stage. No subject is taboo so expect guests talking about everything from activism through art and yoga, why sari was modified by British colonisers, a performance on love and lust to episodes on forgotten heroines being narrated back into our history books and much more.