A Millennial Mind

In this weeks episode, I speak to the Co-Founder & Marketing Director at CanO Water, Josh White! Whilst travelling in Thailand, he experienced the damage single use plastic has on the environment and wanted to make a change. He was featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 list year and shares his journey in working with huge retailers like Selfridges, Tesco & Amazon. I loved speaking to Josh and felt so...

In this episode I speak to the beautiful Emaan Abbas about her feminine wellness brand Ketish! Emaan was inspired to start the brand because of her nine-year battle with cervical cancer and felt that growing up she wasn't able to make informed choices about her body or sexual health. Within this episode, we speak about how Emaan founded the brand just two years ago whilst working at HUDA Beauty an...

In this episode I speak to the serial entrepreneur Sach Kukadia, about his new business 7879. After founding Secret Sales at just 22, Sach describes how he founded his luxury jewellery brand during the pandemic and offers invaluable advice to all entrepreneurs. Sach explains the importance of resilience, why we should all learn to be uncomfortable in business and the power of manifestation. I hope...

For this final episode I sit down with Nadia Jagessar from the popular Netflix show Indian Matchmaking. We talk through Nadia’s experience on the show focusing on the unrealistic expectations society places on women to be married by a particular age, as well as touching on important topics like casteism, colourism and gender inequality. This episode was sponsored by the Mirchi App- the hottest sou...

In this episode I sit down with Layla from My Modest Mama to discuss the Indian Expectation on miscarriage and baby loss. We talk about why there is still a taboo in both the western and eastern culture around talking about the loss of a baby and the impact it can have on both the mother and father. Layla shares her insight on some things we can do to support and help someone through this time and...

In this episode I sat down with Jonah from the Blindian Project earlier today to talk through the Indian Expectation on interracial relationships. We talk about the stereotypes and taboos attached to marrying someone outside your race, caste or community. We also talk about anti blackness, the negative effects of colourism, the awful phrase ‘BMW’ and how we can start to normalise interracial relat...

In this episode I sit down with Karishma Leckraz to talk through the Indian Expectation on Beauty Standards. We talk through how adhering to the ever changing beauty standards can be toxic and discuss the impact it can have to your self worth and mental health. She talks through her journey of self love, how to battle negative trolls online and the importance of not having definitive beauty standa...

In this episode I sit down with Rahul Malde and Sushank Chibber  to talk through the taboos and stigma about sexuality with a focus on same sex relationships. Growing up I was only exposed to heterosexual relationships, so hearing the couple share their love story was so eye opening and inspiring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with the CEO of Brown Girl Mag Trisha Sakhuja- Walia to talk about the Indian Expectation on Comparison. Whilst we all know we shouldn't compare ourselves to others, most of us find ourselves falling into the terrible trap of comparison. Trishna and I discuss why we need to stop comparing ourselves to others, the importance of failure and the difference between self lov...

In this episode I sit down with Sid Mallya to discuss the taboo around Mental Health within the Indian Culture. We talk around the stigma still attached to mental health, how to manage your thoughts and the importance of building mental resilience.  Sid talks through his experience with combatting depression, dealing with OCD, coping with negative comments and also gives some great tips on tacklin...

In this episode I sit down with Author and CEO Reshma Saujani to discuss the Indian Expectation on Confrontation- something I think we all avoid! There are so many benefits to confrontation. It helps to generate ideas, repair relationships and encourages self awareness and self development. I loved recording this episode so much not only because this is a topic I am so passionate about but because...

In this episode I sit down with Parle to talk through the Indian expectation on careers. Throughout the podcast we focus on the importance of  finding your passion, being resilient, and having a strong work ethic. Parle also shares his career advice for people wanting to work in the creative industry and highlights the importance of feedback and how to manage conflicting opinions.  Don't forget to...

In this episode I sit down with Jigna Patel to discuss the Indian expectation on Divorce. We talk through her whole experience from getting married, filing for a divorce and how to happily move on and let go. We unpack the stigma attached with getting a divorce, unnecessary societal pressures and the impact on mental health. Throughout this podcast we talk through Jigna’s incredible journey and wh...

For my last episode, I wanted to conclude with an overview of all of my guests who shared their personal experiences and wisdom and the valuable insights I have gained over the course of Season 1! If you didn’t have time to listen to every episode and wanted to understand the key messages and some of my favourite highlights, this final podcast is for you!  Thank you to each and everyone of you who...

In today's episode, we sit down the siblings Akash and Niki Mehta to unpick their journey in starting their global brand, Fable and Mane. We dive into topics on how to manage your mind, the importance of taking risks and how the siblings work together despite their contrasting personalities. Niki also shares three great apps she uses for mindfulness and we debate the positive and negative effects...

In this episode, we sit down with millennial CEO, Sheena Paul and talk through her journey of starting a global fashion brand. We discuss the importance of visualisation and transparency, the benefits of effective communication, why we should move away from the fast fashion industry and how to not let negative opinions affect your growth.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

After being in a gang and then leaving prison, Yusef became homeless but turned his life around when he started running free personal trainer fitness sessions in Mill Hill Park. In this podcast, we talk to both Yusef and Alessia from Pro. Pt about how he created their global business, how to navigate through difficult times and why you shouldn't let your circumstances define your future.  Learn mo...

In today’s episode we sit down with Doctor, Mum, and a passionate cook and healthy living believer, Dr Chintal Patel.  Featured in Women’s Health Mag, Waitrose Cookery School and BBC good food, Chintal loves creating recipes using a variety of ingredients to encourage her readers to form a healthy habits. Throughout this podcast we discuss the millennial relationship with food, diet culture, food...

Featured in Mens Health, Flirty Dancing on Channel 4, and now a Gymshark Athlete with over 8.5 million views on Youtube, in today's episode, we sit down with the infamous Nuttyfoodiefittness aka Stephanie Joshi.  Throughout this podcast we discuss blogging as a millennial, the importance of non comparison and how toxic body shaming can be. Stephanie shares how to practise self love to redefine the...

Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code, has run for office twice and failed. But exercising her bravery muscle led her to create a nonprofit that's reached 300,000 girls with its computer education programs and message of sisterhood. By fearing less, failing more, and living bolder, Reshma believes we can reach for the things that we want, and ultimately, find more joy. We talk about ho...

Leaving his investment banking career and starting his own company at the age of 24, Arjun Sofat created the new generation female-focused lifestyle brand, Free Soul.  Backed by leading nutritionists, to enhance the health and wellbeing of women, Free Soul is an honest, straight talking brand that supports, empowers and celebrates women. Throughout this podcast we talk through Arjun's journey as a...

In today’s episode, we introduce  international model and activist Candice Blackburn. Candice has been modelling since she was 17 and has represented brands such as Boohoo, Sweaty Betty, Zadig and Voltaire, ASOS and Nasty Gal and also works with charities including Shelter, Crisis and Plan Zheroes. In this podcast we unravel the truth about modelling. We discuss the challenges of working in the in...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Mira Manek the author of “Saffron Soul” and “Prajna”. Throughout this podcast, Mira shares many of the tips she writes about in her latest book. Mira thinks of rituals as spiritual guides that can ground us, give us more energy and allow us to vibrate higher at the best of times; but can also lift us at the worst of times. During this difficult time at home, I...