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AboutHer is one of India's top-ranked women's podcasts, hosted by Sangeeta Relan. Every episode is a conversation with a remarkable guest, whether a leader, entrepreneur, creative, or changemaker, who has chosen to live boldly on their own terms.
We talk about reinvention, identity, ambition, and the choices that define every stage of life. From building businesses to breaking silence, AboutHer celebrates the full range of what we are capable of.
Ranked by Feedspot among the best Indian women's leadership podcasts. New episodes every week.
AboutHer is one of India's top-ranked women's podcasts, hosted by Sangeeta Relan. Every episode is a conversation with a remarkable guest, whether a leader, entrepreneur, creative, or changemaker, who has chosen to live boldly on their own terms.
We talk about reinvention, identity, ambition, and the choices that define every stage of life. From building businesses to breaking silence, AboutHer celebrates the full range of what we are capable of.
Ranked by Feedspot among the best Indian women's leadership podcasts. New episodes every week.
S3E153: Minal Srinivasan | From Corporate to Ecopreneur: Reinvention, Leadership & Starting Over
What does reinvention really look like for a woman who has already built a life most people would envy?
Minal Srinivasan is a Managing Director, certified executive coach, abstract artist, and one of India's most distinctive ecopreneurs. After 17 years in corporate, she made a deliberate leap into environmental infrastructure and never looked back.
In this conversation, Sangeeta and Minal explore what it truly takes for a woman to begin again: the doubt, the deliberation, the cost, and the extraordinary clarity that comes on the other side.
For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/minal-srinivasan/
Chapters:
0:00 🎙️ Welcome to Her World:
Sangeeta sets the stage for a conversation about reinvention, ecopreneurship, and the many lives a woman can lead.
3:07 🛤️ Finding More Than One Lane:
Minal on why moving across industries was never restlessness, it was a strategy in the making.
8:33 🏗️ The Only Woman in the Room:
What it really felt like to walk into a male-dominated infrastructure sector after 17 years in corporate.
14:08 🪞 The Coach Who Needed to Lead:
How her work with senior leaders and founders shaped the kind of entrepreneur she became.
18:45 🔄 The Anatomy of Reinvention:
Minal unpacks what reinvention actually demands of a woman, beyond the pivot and the press release.
23:26 🎨 The Artist Behind the Ecopreneur:
On being an abstract artist, a blogger, and a creative thinker inside a very technical world.
29:05 🌿 A Belief That Became a Brand:
The moment a private environmental conviction became her loudest and most public professional statement.
33:55 🏛️ Her Terms, Her Business:
On joining a family enterprise as a woman and defining her own authority within an existing structure.
37:35 🎓 Betting on Herself, Four Times Over:
Three countries, four degrees, and a lifelong relationship with investing in her own growth.
40:28 💰 When Green Meets the Bottom Line:
The honest tension between environmental conviction and the financial realities of running an SME.
44:57 🚪 The Deliberation Before the Leap:
What was really happening inside during those long months before she said yes to entrepreneurship?
48:21 🧘 Twenty-Five Years on the Mat:
What a sustained yoga practice has taught her about endurance, stillness, and showing up.
52:08 💌 A Message to the Woman at the Crossroads
54:14 ⚡ The Rapid Fire Round
🏆 AboutHer is Feedspot-ranked: 3rd among the 10 Best Indian Women's Leadership Podcasts 2026, 13th among the Best Leadership Podcasts, and 22nd among the 40 Best Indian Women's Podcasts.
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58:53
S3E152: You Earn Well. But Are You Building Wealth? | Financial Advisor Nita Menezes | AboutHer
What does it really mean for a woman to own her financial life? Not just earn, but decide, build, and lead her own wealth story?
In this episode, Sangeeta sits down with Nita Menezes, Founder of Financially Smart and the visionary behind The Nucleus-an experiential cohort designed for women aged 40-60 to confidently navigate the prime years of their lives by taking absolute charge of their wealth. With over 30 years in the field and more than 20,000 client conversations behind her, Nita brings rare clarity to a conversation that still makes many of us uncomfortable: money.
Together, they explore the mindset gap between earning and building wealth and why financial guidance, not knowledge, is what most people are missing. Nita also speaks about the patterns she sees in women: why so many still delegate financial decisions, and what changes, practically and emotionally, when they stop.
This conversation touches on pillars central to what we believe in at AboutHer.
💬 Voice & Visibility 👑 Power & Leadership 💰 Money & Agency 🤝 Care & Choices
For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website: https://aboutherbysangeeta.com/nita-menezes/
Chapters:
(0:00)🎙️Welcome to the conversation
Introducing Nita Menezes and the episode theme.
(2:52)🌱The origin story
What drew Nita into financial advisory three decades ago?
(4:48)🧠The mindset that keeps wealth out of reach
The gap between earning well and building wealth.
(7:32)🏆Why high achievers struggle the most
Why accomplished professionals lose control of their finances.
(13:29)🧭This isn't a knowledge problem, it's a guidance problem
What good financial guidance actually looks like.
(18:03)⚠️The silent mistakes high earners make
Three financial errors professionals make without realising it.
(21:39)🪜Where to begin building lasting wealth
The first steps for anyone who earns well but wants more.
(25:28)🔒Why women still hand over the financial reins
What keeps even successful women from owning money decisions?
(30:39)💡What shifts when a woman owns her money
(33:41)⚡Inside Nucleus: women and wealth in action
(38:36)🔑Financial clarity as real-world power
(42:09)🦋Money, risk, and the courage to choose differently.
(43:16)💬The one money conversation India needs to have.
(43:42)⚡Rapid fire with Nita.
🏆 AboutHer is Feedspot-ranked: 3rd among the 10 Best Indian Women's Leadership Podcasts 2026, 13th among the Best Leadership Podcasts, and 22nd among the 40 Best Indian Women's Podcasts.
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47:17
S3E151: She Started at 50: Upasna Brar on Reinvention, Identity, and Building U Creations From Scratch
Upasna Brar left a career, raised a family, and at 50 chose to reinvent herself: reclaiming her voice, her agency, and her ambition by founding UCreations. In this episode, she reflects on the choices women of her generation made without questioning, the fear of starting over, and why it is never too late to begin.
Voice & Visibility; Money & Agency; Care & Choices
Chapters:
(0:00)🎙️ Welcome to her world
Sangeeta introduces Upasna Brar, jewellery designer.
(2:56) 🌿 The roots that shaped her
The early environment, family values, and formative experiences.
(4:37) 📚 The lecturer years
A young woman steps into the classroom and discovers her voice and what academics gave her in confidence and intellectual identity.
(5:46)🚪 Stepping away
Marriage brought a transition few talk about openly.
(7:23) 🏡 The homemaker years
What stayed alive inside her during the years spent building a home.
(8:34)🪞 Were we conditioned?
An honest look at how women of her generation were raised to put family first.
(12:02)✨ Now it's my time
The turning point that changed everything.
(13:50)💡 From gifting to growing
What started as jewellery for close friends quietly revealed itself as something far bigger.
(15:00) 🌊 Facing the fear
The doubts, the hesitations, and the inner resistance Upasna navigated when she decided to build UCreations.
(20:55)💎 The UCreations design language
What makes her jewellery unmistakably hers
(23:22) 🎓 Going back to study
Choosing to formally educate herself in diamonds and jewellery design at this stage of life.
(27:29) 🌸 Her life in her designs
How her own journey, the pauses, the transitions, the quiet years, live inside every piece she creates.
(29:34)⏳ It is never too late
What Upasna wants to say to every woman who believes she has missed her window.
(33:58)⚡ Rapid fire
Upasna answers fast, unfiltered, and with a smile.
✨ Explore UCreations, Upasna's jewellery brand, where every piece carries a woman's story. Find her work and connect with her directly.
🏆 AboutHer is Feedspot-ranked: 3rd among the 10 Best Indian Women's Leadership Podcasts 2026, 13th among the Best Leadership Podcasts, and 22nd among the 40 Best Indian Women's Podcasts. If this episode moved you, a review takes 30 seconds and helps more women find these stories.
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37:22
S3E150: From Law to Life Coaching: Ashima Gupta on Redefining Leadership, Resilience & Reinvention
Reinventing Yourself | Ashima Gupta on Leadership, Mindset & the Courage to Begin Again
What happens when a successful lawyer walks away and finds her real work?
This episode explores what it truly takes to lead yourself and others. Executive coach Ashima Gupta opens up about blind spots at the top, the mindset shifts that drive real results, and the quiet courage reinvention demands.
From courtrooms to coaching rooms, this is a conversation about leadership, resilience, and starting over with intention.
About Her has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 24 Leadership Podcasts in India.
For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website:
0:00🎬 Welcome to Her World: Meet Adhima Gupta, a lawyer, coach, and leader who rewired her entire identity.
4:30🌱 Roots & Foundations: The childhood environment and early experiences that quietly built her character.
7:00✨ The Leader Within: Glimpses of leadership and emotional depth that showed up long before any title did.
9:00⚖️ The Law Years: What drew her to a career in law and the unexpected lessons those early years left behind.
12:50🔑 The Defining Moment: The turning point when she realised corporate success was never just about performance.
15:33🌙 The Sabbatical: The internal reckoning during her pause from practice and how it became her most honest chapter.
19:55🧗 The Hardest Choices: The trade-offs, the crossroads, and how she navigated the toughest decisions of her life.
24:57🪟 Blind Spots at the Top: What CXOs and senior leaders consistently fail to see and how she holds up the mirror.
27:36🧠 Mind First, Results Follow: The powerful connection between mindset, behaviour, and business transformation.
34:05👩💼 Women & the Weight of Leadership: The unique challenges women face climbing to the top, and the shifts that change everything.
36:49💛 The EQ Edge: Why emotional intelligence and resilience aren't soft skills, they're survival skills.
40:22🕉️ East Meets West: How spirituality and neuroscience come together in Adhima's coaching practice.
41:56🚀 Your First Step: For anyone feeling stuck or at a crossroads, here's where to begin.
44:37⚡ Rapid Fire: Fast questions, real answers- Ashima unfiltered.
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50:09
S3E149: Radhika Duggal: On Reinventing Yourself, One Brave Choice at a Time
What does it take to walk away from a 30-year corporate career and build something entirely your own?
Radhika Duggal has done it, more than once. From rising through the ranks at Hyatt to thriving in Dubai, pivoting into brand alliances, and then launching Sattika, her saree brand, she has reinvented herself at every stage with quiet courage and deep self-belief.
In this episode, we talk about leadership, identity, the moment a life-threatening husky attack cracked her open, and what it really means to start over.
For every woman wondering if it's too late: this one's for you.
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The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
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Chapters:
(0:00) Welcome to the Journey: A warm introduction to a woman who has worn many hats and isn't done yet.
(3:50) Roots & Early Years: The formative experiences and values that quietly laid the foundation for who she became.
(10:57) The Hyatt Years: What drew her to hospitality and what those early years truly taught her.
(14:14) Sales, Marketing & Self-Discovery: How a move into sales became an unexpected mirror, revealing her strengths and instincts.
(17:27) The Dubai Chapter: The bold move to the Middle East — and what it taught her about independence and leading at scale.
(23:41) The Leader She Was: Reflecting on her leadership style across large teams and multi-city operations.
(28:31) Beyond Hospitality: The Kankei Chapter: The bold pivot into brand alliances and the uncertainty she had to sit with to make it work.
(32:51) 2015: Choosing the Independent Path: The pivotal year she stepped away from the corporate world and bet entirely on herself.
(36:53) Building Sattika: The moment and emotion that turned a love for sarees into a brand with a soul.
(43:36) The Solopreneur Journey: What building alone teaches you about self-belief, resilience, and showing up for your own vision.
(49:00) A Moment of Deep Resilience: Mauled by a husky, she recovered — and then chose to go back and meet the dog. Here's why.
(54:54) Entrepreneur, Mother, Woman — All at Once: How she holds multiple roles with grace, including planning her son's wedding entirely her own way.
(61:19) The Philosophy of Reinvention: What reinvention truly means and what she'd say to every woman who thinks it's too late.
(63:43) Rapid Fire Round: Quick, candid, and revealing — the questions that cut straight to the core.
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01:07:17
S3E148: TechHer Forward: AI, Digital Banking & Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech | Shalini Arora
In this episode, a part of our TechHer Forward theme, I spoke with Shalini Arora, a global technology leader in digital banking and payments, to explore how AI is reshaping everyday banking, the future of digital platforms, and what it takes to lead transformation at scale.
Centred around the pillars of Voice & Visibility and Power & Leadership, this conversation also dives into the underrepresentation of women in AI and tech, the importance of strong role models, and how organisations can build truly equitable workplaces where women don’t just participate, but lead.
A powerful and forward-looking conversation on technology, leadership, and accelerating change for women in tech.
The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🚀 Welcome to TechHer Forward
Setting the stage for a powerful conversation on tech, leadership, and inclusion.
(3:24) 💻 Building Digital Foundations
How digital platforms are shaping modern banking experiences.
(7:39) 🔄 The Shift in Customer Behaviour
Evolving expectations and what today’s customers truly demand.
(11:00) 🔮 The Future of Payments & Innovation
What lies ahead in cards, payments, and digital ecosystems?
(16:43) 🤖 AI in Everyday Banking
How AI is transforming banking, especially in fraud detection and security.
(23:09) ⚖️ The Challenges for Banks Today
Balancing innovation, regulation, and customer trust.
(26:56) 🏗️ Pioneering Digital Transformation
Building platforms that simplify and elevate customer journeys.
(30:25) 🚺 Women in AI: Breaking Barriers
Why women are underrepresented—and what needs to change.
(35:45) 🌟 The Power of Visibility
Why role models and representation matter more than ever.
(39:33) 🧠 The Future Skills Agenda
What the next generation of tech talent must prepare for.
(43:43) 🤝 Building Equitable Workplaces
Creating environments where women can thrive and lead.
(47:31) 💬 Advice to Young Women in Tech
Encouragement and direction for aspiring women professionals.
(50:33) 🌍 The Inclusive Future of Banking
What a truly inclusive tech ecosystem should look like.
(52:46) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
Quick, fun, and insightful takes to wrap up the conversation.
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#TechHerForward #WomenInTech #AIInBanking #DigitalTransformation #WomenInAI #LeadershipInTech #InclusiveWorkplace #Fintech #TheAboutHerShow #WomenEmpowernment
56:10
S3E147: Healing Through Words: Sonia Mehta on Children’s Stories, Emotional Intelligence & Finding Your Voice
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I’m in conversation with children’s author Sonia Mehta, who has spent over two decades shaping young minds through storytelling.
At the heart of her work lies the idea of healing through words, using stories to help children understand and process their emotions and feel less alone. Through books like On Air with RJ Rini, she gently creates spaces where children can find their voice and visibility, learning to express themselves in a world that often speaks for them.
We explore how storytelling can build emotional intelligence, nurture confidence, and remind children that their thoughts and feelings truly matter.
Because sometimes, the right story doesn’t just entertain, it helps a child feel seen, heard, and understood.
The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website:
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌱 Beginnings & Belief in Stories
A gentle introduction to Sonia Mehta and her belief in the power of imagination.
(3:20) ✨ Two Decades of Writing Magic
Sonia reflects on her journey of writing for children for over 20 years.
(7:30) 🎭 Many Hats, One Calling
From journalism to entrepreneurship—how every role shaped her path to children’s books.
(13:24) 👩👧 Motherhood & Meaningful Stories
How storytelling for her own children influenced her voice and perspective.
(16:07) 🎙️ Finding Voice with RJ Rini
The inspiration behind On Air with RJ Rini and its message of courage and self-expression.
(22:43) 💛 Writing Emotional Intelligence
Why is helping children understand their feelings central to her work?
(27:51) 🌿 Stories, Not Sermons
How Sonia weaves values into stories without turning them into moral science lessons.
(34:18) 📖 A Story Close to the Heart
A personal reflection on the book that means the most to her.
(37:10) 🗣️ Giving Children a Voice
Exploring how stories can help children express themselves and feel seen.
(40:22) 🤝 When Books Say What Adults Can’t
The role of books in validating children’s emotions and inner worlds.
(45:18) 🌍 Where Voice & Visibility Begins
Why must confidence and expression be nurtured from childhood?
(48:53) 🌈 One Feeling to Take Away
What Sonia hopes every child carries with them after reading her books.
(50:45) 💼 Building a Creative Life as a Woman
Her journey of balancing creativity, entrepreneurship, and identity.
(54:57) ⚡ Rapid Fire Fun
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#SoniaMehta #ChildrensBooks #VoiceAndVisibility #HealingThroughWords #EmotionalIntelligence #KidsLiterature #Parenting #Storytelling #WomenWriters #AboutHerShow #BooksForChildren
01:00:44
S3E146: It’s Never Too Late: Kavita Atroley on Returning to Academics, Reinventing Herself & Empowering Women
What happens when a woman chooses herself after 25 years of choosing everyone else?
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I’m in conversation with Kavita Atroley, who returned to academics after decades of being a wife, mother, and daughter-in-law, only to discover a new purpose in motivational and leadership coaching.
We talk about self-doubt, identity, family expectations, and the courage it takes to begin again. This is a story of quiet strength, late beginnings, and the power of listening to your inner voice.
This episode sits within our Care & Choices pillar, exploring the realities of caregiving, the weight of expectations, and the powerful moment when a woman chooses herself.
✨ If you’ve ever felt “it’s too late,” this conversation will make you think again.
🎧 Tune in and be inspired to start your next chapter.
The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌟 A New Beginning
Setting the stage for a powerful story of rediscovery and reinvention.
(4:03) 🏡 The Years That Shaped Her
Kavita reflects on 25 years of family roles and the quiet strength they built.
(6:07) ⚡ The Moment That Changed Everything
The turning point that sparked her desire to reclaim her own path.
(9:27) 💫 Choosing Yourself
What it really means when women decide to put themselves first.
(12:20) 🎓 Back to the Classroom
Returning to academics after decades—fears, excitement, and everything in between.
(15:47) 🤯 Battling Self-Doubt
Facing the question: Is it too late?—and pushing through anyway.
(17:20) 👨👩👧 Family & Reactions
Navigating support, expectations, and resistance from loved ones.
(19:12) 🔄 Redefining Identity
How education reshaped her sense of self and confidence.
(21:20) 🌱 From Growth to Purpose
When personal transformation turned into a desire to guide others.
(23:45) 🎯 Why Coaching, Why Women
Her calling to motivational and leadership coaching—and the gap she wants to fill.
(25:20) 💼 The Power of Lived Experience
How her years as a homemaker inform her leadership and coaching style.
(27:30) 🔍 Looking Back with Clarity
Reflections on the journey, the pauses, and the progress.
(29:40) 🚀 For Women Ready to Begin
A message for women who feel the call but hesitate to take the first step.
(33:16) 🎉 Rapid Fire Round
A fun, candid glimpse into Kavita beyond the journey.
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36:35
S3E145: What 35 Years in Google, Amazon & Microsoft Taught Me About Leadership | Meenu Handa
What does it really take to build influence at the highest levels of global organisations?
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, Meenu Handa, a former Google APAC Communications Leader and trusted C-suite adviser, shares powerful insights on leadership, crisis management, women in power, boardroom governance, and resilience shaped through sport.
This conversation reflects the pillars of Power & Leadership and Voice & Visibility, exploring what it truly takes to build credibility and sustain influence over decades.
A must-listen for leaders, professionals, and women aspiring to shape meaningful careers.
The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🎧 Setting the Stage: A Life in Communications
An introduction to Meenu Handa’s remarkable journey across global leadership roles in communications.
(3:15) 🏛️ The Long View of Leadership
What three decades in strategic communications taught her about credibility and influence.
(5:43) 👂 Listening vs Hearing in Leadership
What separates leaders who truly listen from those who simply receive advice?
(7:48) ⚠️ Crisis Reveals Character
How crisis situations expose the true culture and values of organisations.
(11:41) ⚖️ The Gendered Expectations of Leadership
Navigating the added expectations placed on women leaders without losing authority.
(14:35) 🌍 Power Inside Global Corporations
Insights from leadership roles at Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.
(17:34) 🏗️ Building Trust From Zero
What it takes to build a communications function from scratch and earn credibility quickly.
(23:14) 📊 Measuring Reputation & Impact
Why measuring communications impact is still misunderstood.
(28:40) 🤝 Respect vs Likeability
Do women leaders really face a trade-off between being respected and being liked?
(33:11) 🎤 Voice, Visibility & Taking Space
Why women must step into visibility despite subtle resistance.
(37:45) 🏢 The Boardroom Perspective
How communications experience shapes governance, ethics and risk thinking.
(39:50) 🏀 Lessons from Sport & Resilience
How basketball and adventure sports shaped her mindset toward pressure and recovery.
(43:29) 🚀 Advice for the Next Generation
The mindset young women need for long, influential careers.
(44:45) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
Quick insights into leadership, life lessons and personal reflections.
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49:13
S3E144: From Air Force One to Heartlines: Chandrani Ghosh on Power, Identity & Finding Her Voice
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, Chandrani Ghosh, author of Heartlines, shares her journey from covering the Clinton White House and the Forbes Rich List to writing a novel that explores love, identity, ambition, and moral choices. Through Sharmila Basu’s story, we explore the emotional realities behind success, the Indian-American experience, and the courage it takes to claim one’s voice.
Part of our Healing Through Words series, this conversation reflects the pillars of Power & Leadership and Voice & Visibility, showing how storytelling can become a powerful way to examine identity, influence, and the narratives we choose to own.
The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🎙️ From Newsrooms to Novels
Chandrani Ghosh introduces her journey from global journalism to becoming a debut novelist.
(2:48) 🌍 A Life Across Continents
She reflects on how living in multiple global cities shaped her identity and storytelling voice.
(5:23) 📰 Inside a Global Journalism Career
Chandrani talks about her years at Time, Forbes, and Business Standard and the lessons journalism taught her.
(8:06) ✈️ Reporting from Air Force One
A fascinating account of covering the Clinton White House and witnessing political power up close.
(10:49) 💼 Encounters with Billionaires
Stories from working on the Forbes Rich List and what she learned from the world’s wealthiest individuals.
(13:27) ✍️ Turning Real Experiences into Fiction
How her exposure to power and influence helped shape the characters in Heartlines.
(14:04) ❤️ Writing a Love Triangle with Depth
Why she chose a love triangle to explore deeper emotional and ethical questions?
(17:14) 👩💼 Who is Sharmila Basu?
An introduction to the protagonist and the layers behind her ambition and vulnerability.
(20:16) ⚖️ Love, Choices, and Moral Reckoning
How the book becomes a meditation on conscience, identity, and difficult decisions.
(24:21) 🌏 The Indian-American Identity Story
A discussion on belonging, migration, and navigating dual cultural identities.
(28:22) 💭 When Success Still Feels Incomplete
Exploring the emotional gap between outward achievement and inner fulfilment.
(31:36) 🔍 Journalism Precision Meets Fiction
How journalistic discipline helped her craft emotionally authentic fiction.
(33:48) 📖 Writing the Book After 12 Years
Why this story took years to emerge, and what finally pushed her to write it.
(35:50) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
A quick, fun segment.
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41:15
S3E143: From Mother to Mission: Pallavi of Adya Organics on Organic Farming, Women Empowerment & Purpose-Driven Lead
What begins as a mother’s concern can sometimes grow into a movement.
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, Pallavi, Managing Director of Adya Organics, shares how her journey as a mother led her to choose the road less travelled—building a purpose-driven organic food venture rooted in trust, tradition, and community impact.
This conversation reflects the pillars of Power & Leadership through values-based entrepreneurship, Money & Agency through creating financial opportunities for women, and Voice & Visibility through supporting farmers and preserving traditional practices.
A thoughtful episode on choosing purpose over convenience, and impact over scale.
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Chapters:
(0:00) 🌿 A Mother’s Mission – Introduction
Meet Pallavi, who turned a mother’s concern for healthy food into a purpose-driven organic movement.
(4:45) 🚜 The Honest Farmer Mindset
Why Pallavi identifies first as a farmer and what integrity in food production truly means.
(7:13) 🌱 Where It All Began
The personal turning point that transformed concern into a conscious entrepreneurial journey.
(9:38) 👩👧👦 Motherhood & Meaning
How raising three children shaped her priorities, choices, and leadership philosophy.
(12:40) 🏡 Roots & Early Influences
Childhood memories that shaped her relationship with food, values, and simplicity.
(16:03) 🌾 Choosing the Difficult Path
The resistance and challenges she faced while advocating organic and traditional farming practices.
(21:17) 📿 Tradition Meets Enterprise
How Adya Organics blends Vedic wisdom with modern business processes.
(25:38) 🤝 Building Trust in Every Bite
Creating transparency and credibility in a market filled with claims and confusion.
(31:42) 👩🌾 Women at the Core
Why building a women-led workforce is central to her vision of impact.
(34:24) 💰 When Women Earn, Lives Change
The transformation she has witnessed through financial independence and opportunity.
(36:37) ⚖️ Values vs Business Pressures
Staying true to purpose while navigating growth and commercial realities.
(39:39) 🏆 Redefining Success
How Pallavi measures success beyond profit and scale.
(42:36) ✨ A Message to Mothers with a Calling
Her advice to women who feel a deeper purpose but hesitate to act.
(44:43) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
A quick and fun glimpse into Pallavi’s personality, choices, and everyday preferences.
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#AboutHerShow #WomenLeadership #WomenEntrepreneurs #OrganicFarming #WomenEmpowerment #PurposeDriven #SustainableLiving #FinancialIndependence #WomenInBusiness #FarmToTable #LeadershipWithPurpose #SocialImpact
48:54
S3E142: The Road Less Travelled: Sagarika Chakraborty on Risk, Leadership, Trust & the Future of AI
What does it take to build a career in a field few women enter—and even fewer lead?
In this episode, Sagarika Chakraborty shares her journey from corporate law to global risk advisory, offering a rare glimpse into the psychology of trust, leadership under pressure, and the courage it takes to walk an unconventional path. Rooted in The Road Less Travelled, this conversation explores how resilience, clarity of purpose, and strong governance shape both institutions and individuals.
Touching on the pillars of Power & Leadership and Voice & Visibility, the episode explores what it means to lead in high-stakes environments while using your voice to influence change and empower the next generation.
From understanding human behaviour to preparing for AI-driven risks, this is a conversation about courage, conviction, and building impact where it matters most.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) - Setting the Context
Introducing Sagarika Chakraborty and the world of risk, investigations, and leadership.
(3:20) - The Making of Sagarika
She reflects on her early influences and the values that shaped her sense of justice.
(6:15) - From Courtrooms to Crisis Prevention
Her journey from corporate law into the complex world of risk and investigations.
(9:10) - Understanding the Darker Side of Human Behaviour
What her work has taught her about ethics, pressure, and why people cross the line.
(12:00) - The Case That Stayed With Her
An investigation that changed how she looks at truth, trust, and power.
(15:19) - Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Field
Navigating authority, credibility, and gender dynamics in security and risk.
(20:25) - The Loneliness of Leadership
Why leadership can be isolating and how she finds strength and balance.
(22:34) - Living in a World of Constant Risk
How working around threats affects personal outlook and mental resilience.
(25:32) - Beyond the Boardroom
Her identity as an author, speaker, and thought leader beyond investigations.
(29:14) - When Process Meets Intuition
How structure, data, and instinct come together in high-stakes decisions.
(32:43) - Youth, Leadership & Mindset Shifts
What young professionals—especially women—must change to claim space.
(36:20) - The New Age of Risk
AI, deepfakes, and the evolving threats leaders must prepare for.
(40:30) - Building a Meaningful Legacy
What impact she hopes her work and leadership will leave behind.
(44:40) - Rapid Fire Round
Quick, fun insights into the person behind the professional.
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48:17
S3E141: From Corporate Leadership to Transformation: Mita Chaudhury on Bridging IQ, EQ & Women’s Leadership
What happens when intelligence meets emotional awareness?
In this episode, Mita Chaudhury reflects on her journey from senior corporate leadership to becoming a transformational coach and international Heal Your Life workshop leader.
Drawing on decades of experience, she speaks about the moment when professional success alone was not enough, and how bridging IQ with EQ reshaped her understanding of power and leadership. The conversation also highlights the importance of owning one’s story and stepping into voice and visibility, while recognising that real growth often comes from the everyday care and choices we make for ourselves.
Part of The Road Less Travelled theme, this episode explores the courage it takes to evolve, reinvent, and lead with both intelligence and emotional wisdom.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌿 The Beginning of the Journey
An introduction to Mita Chaudhury.
(4:05) 🌱 Before the Corporate Titles
Mita reflects on who she was before the designations and how her early experiences shaped her worldview.
(7:40) 👥 Lessons About People
What decades in organisations like Tupperware, Emaar MGF, and Taj Hotels taught her about human behaviour and relationships.
(14:19) 💼 The Pressure of Being “Strong”
How the label of being capable and dependable can sometimes silence one’s own emotional needs.
(19:43) 🧠 When IQ Wasn’t Enough
A turning point where intelligence and experience reached their limits—and emotional intelligence became essential.
(26:37) 🔄 The Courage to Transition
Mita shares the fears and doubts she faced when moving from corporate leadership to transformational work.
(34:38) 💛 Learning to Understand Emotions
How her relationship with emotions evolved over time and reshaped her leadership style.
(40:18) 👩💼 The Unspoken Pressures on Women Leaders
A candid conversation about the emotional expectations placed on women in professional spaces.
(44:36) 🧩 Workshops Rooted in Real Life
How her lived experiences inform the workshops that bridge the gap between IQ and EQ.
(51:00) 🌍 A Journey of Reinvention
Reflecting on the deeper purpose behind her career shift and the path she now walks.
(53:36) 💪 Redefining Strength
How her understanding of strength evolved from corporate resilience to emotional authenticity.
(57:10) ✨ A Message to Her Younger Self
Mita shares the wisdom she would give her younger self about leadership, life, and self-worth.
(58:08) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
A quick and fun segment revealing personal insights and lighter reflections.
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01:01:26
S3E140: The Teenage Mind Today: Pressure, Social Media & Mental Health | Ishita, Aadya & Gayatri
Teenagers today are growing up in a world of constant pressure, comparison and connectivity. In this episode of The Unshakeables, educator Ishita joins students Aadya and Gayatri for an honest conversation on mental health, expectations and resilience.
They discuss what stress really feels like, the impact of social media, how success is being redefined, and what kind of support actually helps. Ishita shares powerful insights from the classroom, highlighting both the struggles and the quiet strength she sees in young people today.
At its core, this episode reflects the importance of allies and systems - schools, families and adults - in creating safe spaces where teenagers feel heard, supported and empowered to become truly unshakeable.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
For more detailed insights, read the full article on our website:
Chapters:
(0:00) - Setting the Context
An introduction to today’s conversation on teen mental health and the changing emotional world.
(3:10) - Inside the Classroom
Ishita shares her daily observations on students’ emotional lives and evolving challenges.
(9:20) - What It Feels Like to Be a Teen Today
Aadya reflects honestly on the inner world of teenagers today.
(13:39) - The Pressure Cooker
Aadya and Gayatri open up about the academic, social and personal pressures they face.
(17:29) - The Mental Health Landscape
Ishita discusses the most common struggles she sees among students.
(25:10) - When Stress Hits
Gayatri and Aadya talk about how they cope and who they turn to.
(27:34) - The Social Media Mirror
The impact of comparison, validation and online identity on confidence and mood.
(34:37) - Focus, Phones & Self-Esteem
Ishita explores how constant connectivity affects attention and emotional well-being.
(46:10) - Redefining Success
What success means to this generation and how expectations are shifting.
(50:53) - The Role of Schools
Where schools are supporting students well and where gaps remain.
(56:17) - What Support Actually Helps
Students share what works when they’re struggling — and what doesn’t.
(59:40) - Creating Safe Spaces
Ishita reflects on how adults can build trust and openness with teenagers.
(69:11) - The One Change That Matters Most
Each guest shares the one shift they want to see in how teens are supported.
(73:49) - Rapid Fire Reflections
Quick, heartfelt responses that reveal hope, resilience and future possibilities.
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#TeenMentalHealth #GenZ #StudentLife #MentalHealthAwareness #ParentingTeens #SocialMediaImpact #EmotionalWellbeing #TheUnshakeables #TheAboutHerShow #YouthVoices #Podcast
01:20:57
S3E139: There Is a Tomorrow: Nutan Dayal on Grief, Strength, and Living Fully Again
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, Nutan Dayal shares her journey of navigating grief after the loss of her husband and rebuilding her life with strength, independence, and purpose.
Part of our Road Less Travelled series, this conversation reflects the spirit of The Unshakeable- exploring resilience, healing, financial independence, and the courage to live life on your own terms.
A powerful reminder that grief and joy can coexist, and that there is always a tomorrow.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
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Chapters:
(0:00) - Introduction
Meet Nutan Dayal, whose journey of loss, resilience, and renewal reminds us that life can be rebuilt with courage and intention.
(4:00) - A Life Shared with Deepak
Nutan reflects on her marriage, the memories that shaped her, and the love that continues to guide her today.
(7:03) - What Grief Really Looked Like
She opens up about the raw and evolving nature of grief in the early days and how it transformed over time.
(11:11) - Strength vs. Allowing Yourself to Grieve
Why women are pressured to appear strong—and the importance of giving yourself permission to feel.
(16:00) - The Moment She Chose to Live Fully Again
The turning point that shifted Nutan from survival mode to embracing life with intention.
(21:09) - Healing Through Fitness and Dance
How movement became a powerful tool for emotional, mental, and physical healing.
(24:18) - Navigating the Isolation of Loss
The role of community, friendships, and silent support when words fall short.
(28:36) - Financial Independence After Loss
Facing practical realities, building confidence, and reclaiming financial agency.
(35:00) - Judgement and Expectations as a Single Woman
Challenging societal perceptions and learning to stand strong in your truth.
(39:10) - Rebuilding Identity and Selfhood
The journey from being part of a couple to rediscovering personal identity.
(41:44) - Living Life on Your Own Terms
What freedom, purpose, and self-defined happiness mean today.
(44:33) - Moving Beyond Survival Mode
Habits and beliefs that help women reclaim joy and purpose after grief.
(48:17) - There Is a Tomorrow
A message of hope, love, and possibility for anyone afraid of the future.
(49:50) - Rapid Fire Round
A light, fun glimpse into Nutan’s personality, daily rituals, and joyful moments.
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54:39
S3E138: We Are the Champions: Vijay & Akshay Lokapally on Sports Writing, Legacy & Women in Indian Sport
In this episode from our Road Less Travelled series, I’m joined by Vijay Lokapally and Akshay Lokapally, a father–son writing duo who have spent decades documenting India’s most defining sporting moments.
From Vijay’s early days in sports journalism to their collaborative work on We Are the Champions, this conversation explores what it means to build a life around storytelling, patiently, rigorously, and across generations.
We talk about legacy, finding one’s own voice, and the responsibility that comes with shaping how sport — and especially women athletes, are remembered. We also reflect on mentorship, creative disagreement, and what it takes to choose depth in a world that often rewards speed.
At its heart, this episode is about visibility, authorship, and the quiet courage of staying committed to meaningful work, even when the easier road lies elsewhere.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) – Walking a Different Path
Introducing Vijay and Akshay Lokapally—two generations choosing depth, storytelling, and sport.
(3:15) – The First Step onto the Road
How Vijay’s journey into sports journalism began—and what kept him there.
(5:43 )– Carving His Own Lane
Akshay on stepping into an established legacy and finding his independent voice.
(8:23) – Staying True in Changing Times
Adapting across eras while remaining committed to thoughtful storytelling.
(10:40)– Teaching Stories, Not Just Facts
How education shaped Akshay’s approach to writing for young minds.
(14:11 )– A Shared Journey
When father and son become co-authors.
(18:12) – The Emotional Terrain
How collaboration deepened understanding beyond the page.
(22:00) – When Paths Diverge
Creative disagreements and respectful resolution.
(26:22 )– Choosing Stories That Matter
Why We Are the Champions was written for a new generation.
(29:18) – Telling the Untold Stories
Women athletes and the responsibility of sports writers.
(35:16) – Sport as a Catalyst
How sporting narratives shape ambition—especially for young girls.
(39:46) – Discipline Behind the Dream
Research, rigour, and the craft of writing.
(45:10) – Leaving a Legacy
What they hope readers carry forward.
(47:48) – Rapid Fire
Quick reflections from two storytellers of sport.
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#WomenInSport #IndianAuthors #SportsJournalism
#FatherSon #SportsBooks #IndianAthletes #Storytelling
55:10
S3E137: Shaifalika Panda on Social Impact, Leadership & Intergenerational Change
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, we speak with Shaifalika Panda, Founder of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation, about choosing the road less travelled in the world of social impact.
From early influences to building community-led development models in Odisha, Shaifalika reflects on leadership, failure, and the quiet resilience required to create change that lasts. She speaks candidly about stepping into leadership before feeling ready, the loneliness that often accompanies responsibility, and why voice and visibility-especially for women and youth- are essential to intergenerational change.
A thoughtful conversation on purpose, empathy, and social impact that begins within communities.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌱 Beginnings
An introduction to Shaifalika and the values that quietly shaped her journey.
(3:01) 🌿 Before Foundations
Who was Shaifalika before titles, foundations, and global platforms?
(5:36) 🛤️ Choosing the Space of Social Impact
Why she chose the road less travelled—and what drew her to social impact work.
(7:35) 🌍 A Moment from Odisha
A powerful on-ground experience that reshaped her understanding of leadership.
(10:50) 💛 Holding Space for Grief
How she processes pain, loss, and emotional weight while working with communities.
(12:50) 🔥 Stepping into Leadership
When leadership calls before confidence arrives—and how to show up anyway.
(15:31) 🌗 When Belief Didn’t Work Out
Lessons from failure, humility, and resilience when conviction meets reality.
(19:24) 🌙 The Loneliness of Leadership
Why leadership can feel isolating—and what truly grounds her.
(22:41) 🧭 Staying Connected to Self
How she stays anchored beyond roles, expectations, and responsibilities.
(25:00) 🌐 The G20 Experience
A personal reflection on representing India at a global stage.
(28:09) 🏆 Redefining Success
How her idea of success has evolved over time.
(29:49) 🌱 Intergenerational Change
What lasting change really means—and what she hopes future generations inherit.
(33:32) 💌 A Letter to Her Younger Self
What to hold on to, and what to let go of, when starting out.
(34:04) ⚡ Rapid Fire
Quick reflections that reveal values, beliefs, and purpose.
#TheAboutHerShow#ShaifalikaPanda
#TheRoadLessTravelled#VoiceAndVisibility
#WomenInLeadership#SocialImpactLeadership
#CommunityLedChange#IntergenerationalChange
#PurposeDrivenLeadership#WomenChangemakers
#LeadershipStories#GrassrootsImpact
38:20
S3E136: From Branding to Belief: Preeti Juneja on Purpose, Loss, and Starting Again
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, Preeti Juneja, Founder & CEO of DreamWeb India, reflects on the road less travelled, where success is defined by purpose, courage, and inner growth rather than glamour alone.
Rooted in the pillar of Voice & Visibility, the conversation explores personal branding for women, the power of consistent storytelling through her Inspiring Women interviews, and why women must own their narratives, especially in their 30s and 40s. Preeti also shares her shift towards purpose-driven, social-impact work and her mission to revive cultural identity through House of Sodesii.
In a deeply moving segment, she opens up about navigating life after losing her husband during COVID, the phases of grief and awakening that followed, and the strength that comes from faith, surrender, and gratitude.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌟 Opening the Story
An introduction to Preeti Juneja- brand builder, storyteller, and purpose-driven entrepreneur.
(3:25) 🧭 The Genesis Years
Preeti reflects on her early career at Genesis (now Burson) and learning branding at the frontlines.
(8:11) 🏆 Redefining Success
How her relationship with glamour, visibility, and success has evolved over time.
(12:58) 💡 Building DreamWeb India
The vision behind founding DreamWeb India and choosing women leaders as a core focus.
(19:08) 🎙️ Inspiring Women, Every Wednesday
The story behind her signature interview series and why consistency matters.
(24:09) 🌱 The People Who Inspire Us
Women, stories, and moments that deeply shaped Preeti’s worldview and purpose.
(28:15) ✨ Personal Branding with Intent
Why personal branding is essential for women in their 30s and 40s—and how to begin.
(31:51) 🔤 The AEIOU of Life & Leadership
Awareness, Enthusiasm, Intent, Opportunity, and Upbringing as a framework for growth.
(35:10) 🤝 Choosing Social Impact
Moving towards purpose-driven work—even when it meant choosing meaning over money.
(40:33) 👗 House of Sodesii & Cultural Revival
Reclaiming sarees, handlooms, and a national formal dress code for working women.
(44:47) 💔 Loss That Changed Everything
Preeti opens up about losing her husband during COVID and the moment life shifted forever.
(47:52) 🔄 Phases of Becoming
From survival to surrender—navigating grief, responsibility, faith, and gratitude.
(52:01) 🕊️ A Message of Hope
Why life may not be fair—but is always worth living, with patience and faith.
(55:14) ⚡ Rapid Fire
Quick reflections that reveal Preeti’s values, strength, and spirit.
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01:00:03
S3E135: The Road Less Travelled: Youth, Women & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Sarina Mohammadi
What does it mean to take the road less travelled as a young woman entrepreneur?
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, we speak with Sarina Mohammadi, internationally recognised social entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Youth Forge. She shares the personal moment that shaped her mission and how Youth Forge amplifies youth voices globally through data-backed advocacy.
The conversation explores how gender and culture shape ambition, why young women’s ideas often remain invisible, and why voice and visibility matter in leadership and policy spaces. Sarina also reflects on women-led social impact, meaningful mentorship, and building power through purpose.
This episode aligns with The Road Less Travelled theme and sits within the Voice & Visibility pillar.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌍 Setting the Stage
An introduction to Sarina Mohammadi and her mission to reshape the future of youth entrepreneurship.
(4:40) 🔥 The Moment That Sparked the Mission
Sarina shares the personal turning point that led her to advocate for youth—especially young women founders.
(7:30) 🌱 Youth Forge & Global Youth Challenges
A deep dive into what thousands of youth across continents are really struggling with today.
(9:50) ⚖️ Gender, Ambition & Opportunity
How ambition is shaped differently for young women—and why context matters.
(12:23) 📊 Why Data Changes the Game
The power of data-backed advocacy in getting youth and women heard at policy tables.
(14:50) 🚧 Invisible Barriers to Big Ideas
Why so many young women hold back despite strong ideas—and what’s missing from the system.
(17:48) 💪 Proving Credibility Twice Over
Navigating bias, authority, and self-belief as a woman in global leadership spaces.
(20:51) 🤝 Mentorship That Actually Matters
What meaningful mentorship for young women founders should look like—not just in theory.
(23:32) 🌏 Culture, Family & Confidence
How cultural norms and expectations shape risk-taking and leadership for young women.
(25:32) 🎤 Storytelling Meets Strategy
Balancing emotion with evidence while advocating for systemic change.
(27:47) 💡 Passion or Power?
Why women-led social impact work must be valued, funded, and recognised as leadership.
(30:25) 🔮 Reimagining the Future of Entrepreneurship
What the next generation of ecosystems must unlearn to truly support women founders.
(32:32) 💌 A Message to Young Women Starting Out
Sarina’s advice to young women battling self-doubt before taking their first step.
(34:47) ⚡ Rapid Fire
Quick reflections on leadership, boundaries, ambition, and success.
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38:20
S3E134: Using Creativity for Social Change: Swati Bhattacharya on Ghotul, Consent & Purpose-Driven Storytelling
In this episode of The AboutHer Show, host Sangeeta Relan speaks with Swati Bhattacharya, a multi-award-winning creative director whose work embodies The Road Less Travelled, using creativity, voice, and visibility to challenge silence and stigma.
Swati reflects on her journey into advertising, the evolution of her purpose-led philosophy, and the thinking behind Ghotul, her latest short film for UNAIDS that draws from Gond traditions to address adolescent sexuality, consent, and shame. The conversation explores how storytelling can function as leadership, making invisible voices visible through media and representation.
The episode also touches on backlash, resilience, and what it takes to stand by uncomfortable truths, before closing with insights for the next generation of creators and a rapid-fire round.
✨ The AboutHer Show has been recognised by Feedspot as one of the Top 25 Leadership Podcasts in India.
🎙️ A powerful conversation rooted in Voice & Visibility, courage, and choosing the unconventional path.
Chapters:
(0:00) 🌟 Setting the Context
Introducing Swati Bhattacharya and the powerful intersection of creativity, culture, and social change.
(2:29) 🎬 Entering Advertising: The Early Years
Swati reflects on how she entered advertising and what first drew her to storytelling.
(5:09) 🧠 How Her Creative Philosophy Evolved
Tracing the shift from conventional advertising to purpose-driven, impact-led creativity.
(13:33) 🎥 Ghotul: Reclaiming Conversations on Consent
The inspiration behind Ghotul and why adolescent sexuality needs openness, not shame.
(20:34) 👧🏽 Centering Young Girls in Storytelling
Why so much of Swati’s work focuses on young girls, agency, and visibility.
(24:50) 💭 A Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self
What Swati wishes she had known about voice, power, and being a woman in the world.
(28:52) 💡 Where Disruptive Ideas Really Come From
How unexpected spaces and lived realities spark some of her boldest ideas.
(32:53) 🔍 Making the Invisible, Visible
The responsibility of telling stories of marginalised communities with dignity and care.
(37:03) ⚡ Backlash, Resistance & Standing One’s Ground
Navigating criticism, moral policing, and the cost of challenging social norms.
(39:26) 🌱 Advice for the Next Generation of Creators
What it takes to build a fearless, empathetic, and socially conscious creative voice.
(43:06) ⚡ Rapid Fire Round
Quick insights into Swati’s inspirations, beliefs, and creative instincts.#SwatiBhattacharya#AboutHerShow#PurposeDrivenCreativity
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#SocialImpactStorytelling #WomenInAdvertising #Ghotul
#CreativeLeadership #GenderAndConsent #WomenChangemakers #StorytellingForChange #AdIndustryVoices #GirlChildEmpowerment
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