From living in the Kenyan desert to releasing 150+ podcast episodes, my path has always been about one thing — storytelling that lasts. Through Dhana Studios over the last 5+ years, I’ve built shows, collaborated with global platforms, and led teams with vision and impact. I believe media isn't just content — it’s culture; it’s avant-garde, and I create projects that prove it. I was selected to collaborate on audio innovation projects with Spotify Labs in Brooklyn, New York, gaining experience working with industry-leading production tools and creative workflows. Former 2000s MTV Host and Emmy Award winner, I founded and scaled media brands with multiple projects, overseeing creative direction, guest partnerships, branding, and content strategy.

Shiva Dhana

From living in the Kenyan desert to releasing 150+ podcast episodes, my path has always been about one thing — storytelling that lasts. Through Dhana Studios over the last 5+ years, I’ve built shows, collaborated with global platforms, and led teams with vision and impact. I believe media isn't just content — it’s culture; it’s avant-garde, and I create projects that prove it. I was selected to collaborate on audio innovation projects with Spotify Labs in Brooklyn, New York, gaining experience working with industry-leading production tools and creative workflows. Former 2000s MTV Host and Emmy Award winner, I founded and scaled media brands with multiple projects, overseeing creative direction, guest partnerships, branding, and content strategy.

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From living in the Kenyan desert to releasing 150+ podcast episodes, my path has always been about one thing — storytelling that lasts. Through Dhana Studios over the last 5+ years, I’ve built shows, collaborated with global platforms, and led teams with vision and impact. I believe media isn’t just content — it’s culture; it’s avant-garde, and I create projects that prove it.

I was selected to collaborate on audio innovation projects with Spotify Labs in Brooklyn, New York, gaining experience working with industry-leading production tools and creative workflows. Former 2000s MTV Host and Emmy Award winner, I founded and scaled media brands with multiple projects, overseeing creative direction, guest partnerships, branding, and content strategy.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder & Media Brand Owner at Dhana Studios Co.
January 1, 2022 - Present
Built shows, collaborated with global platforms, and led teams with vision and impact. Created multiple projects including Learn or Be Learned, Red Flags & Roses (dating and entertainment show), and an upcoming digital magazine. Oversaw creative direction, guest partnerships, branding, and content strategy.
Collaborator at Spotify Labs
January 1, 2023 - Present
Selected to collaborate on audio innovation projects with Spotify Labs in Brooklyn, New York with international access to their studios. Gained experience working with industry-leading production tools and creative workflows.

Education

Bachelor's Degree at Emory University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master's Degree at Maharishi International University
January 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025

Qualifications

CDC, TedX, Emory, Model U.N.
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Real Estate & Construction
    paper Project Portfolio
    This portfolio showcases the full scope of my creative work—spanning 150+ episodes of the Learn or Be Learned Podcast, collaborations with Spotify Labs, and sponsorships with brands like Magic Mind. It includes long-form productions, short-form video series, and cross-platform campaigns that together have grown an audience of 20,000+ followers. You’ll also find highlights from projects under Dhana Studios, where I’ve led full-cycle production—concept development, scripting, filming, editing, distribution, and partnerships—with high-profile guests from MTV, Harvard, the FBI, and Fortune 500 companies. Each project reflects my approach to media: combining storytelling, strategy, and technical precision to create content that inspires, engages, and endures.