Unglamorous in the City

What if social media is making us feel behind because we're only seeing the highlight reel? This week, Smitha Rao is joined by Professor Anthony Palomba , a marketing expert and professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, for a conversation about success, consumer behavior, leadership, modern dating, and why genuine human connection matters more than ever. Togeth...

Have you ever been ghosted, rejected, divorced, dumped, or wondered why someone walked away? Here's something you might need to hear: It's probably not you. In this episode of Unglamorous in the City , I sit down with my friend Kelly Logan for an honest conversation about rejection, dating, career changes, taking risks, friendship, and learning to trust that life has a way of working out...

What happens when your life looks fine from the outside, but something doesn't feel right on the inside? In this episode of Unglamorous in the City, Smitha sits down with wellness entrepreneur and health coach Pam Rupprecht to discuss self-worth, personal growth, divorce, and the courage to put yourself first. Pam shares her journey from feeling disconnected in her marriage to building a life...

What do dating, business, friendships, and confidence all have in common? Knowing your worth—and being brave enough to say what you want. In this episode of Unglamorous in the City, entrepreneur Malir Burks and I talk about ambition, relationships, networking, self-worth, and finding the magic in life's most unglamorous moments. 🎙️ Episode now live on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and whe...

"If someone is intimidated by you, that's their problem—not yours." In Episode 3 of Unglamorous in the City, I sit down with entrepreneur, tech professional, and founder of SoniGal Jewels, Neha Multani. From building a business while working full-time to navigating mental health, dating, entrepreneurship, and societal expectations, Neha shares an honest look at what it takes to buil...

Welcome to Unglamorous in the City — a podcast about the real stories behind polished lives. Hosted by former TV journalist Smitha Rao, this show explores ambition, reinvention, relationships, career pressure, identity, modern adulthood, and the moments no one posts about on social media. In this first episode, Smitha shares the story behind why she launched the podcast, what “Unglamorous” really...