A very warm welcome to the Kick-off Meet-up of Ghumakkad Gossip Season 2 (V2 Series)! 
I am truly excited to reconnect with you all and begin this new season with a refreshed outlook, deeper insights, and inspiring conversations. This time again, we are thrilled to feature notable guest speakers who bring unique, on-ground experiences to the forum.
Thank you for the immense love and blessings you showered on Season 1—your support made it all possible. 
I look forward to your continued encouragement as we embark on this next leg of the journey together.
Let the stories unfold and the Ghumakkad spirit thrive! 
This is going to be an experiential meet-up, where our invited Guest Speaker will share valuable insights on a thoughtfully selected topic.
To make the session more meaningful and interactive, we encourage attendees to share their thoughts, questions, or reflections in advance in the comments section below or through this form. 
This will help our speaker address your inputs during the session, ensuring a smooth and focused flow throughout the meet-up. 
Let’s co-create this experience together—your voice matters!
Kicking Off Ghumakkad Gossip V2: Back to Basics
We’re thrilled to begin Season 2 of the Ghumakkad Gossip Meet-up Series with the theme: Back to Basics. 
This session is all about revisiting the core fundamentals—a vital building block in our Local Guides journey. Whether you are a seasoned contributor or just getting started, refreshing our understanding about the platform and tools we work with helps us grow stronger and contribute more effectively.
Let’s realign, relearn, and rediscover the essentials—because strong foundations lead to impactful journeys. 
Special Guest Spotlight
To enlighten us on our Back to Basics theme, we are honoured to welcome our Connect Moderator, Naresh Darji (@NareshDarji), to the session!
With his rich experience and deep understanding of the Local Guides programme and Google Maps, Naresh will guide us through the essentials—helping us realign with the core values, best practices, and tools that shape our contributions.
His insights will truly help us nurture our journey and shine brighter as Local Guides. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected voices in the community!
Meet-up Agenda – Ghumakkad Gossip V2 | Episode 1: Back to Basics
- Welcome & Quick Introduction of Attendees – 5 mins
- Overview of the Meet-up – 5 mins
- Introduction of Guest Speaker – 5 mins
- Gossip with Guest Speaker on the Topic – 30 mins
- Interactive Q&A / Attendees Seek Clarity – 10 mins
- Debriefing & Wrap-up – 5 mins
Let’s make this an engaging, insightful, and interactive session for all!
Date, Time & Venue
Note:
1. India Local Guides Ghumakkad Gossip Logo and the Banner of this Meet-up are designed by @Kumaarsantosh
2. ‘Ghumakkad’ is a Hindi word which in English means ‘Wanderer’ and ‘Ghumakkad Gossip’ means ‘Talk with Wanderer’
3. You may talk in Hindi, if you are comfortable.
4. Please go through All About GHUMAKKAD GOSSIP for more details about Ghumakkad Gossip Meet-up series.
5. Would you like to be the one amongst the Guest Speakers?
6. RECAPS of V1
Warmly looking forward to meeting you virtually! 
