Beyond Pink By Sangi Mall

In this episode of Beyond Pink, internationally acclaimed artist and sculptor Shilpa Joglekar shares her inspiring journey of building a global art career while raising her son as a single mother without putting her dreams on hold. From the realities of earning a living as an artist to breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated field, Shilpa opens up about creativity, resilience, parenting, and the...

The Woman Behind Some of India's Most Iconic Sounds 🎹 | Merlin D'Souza | Beyond PinkFrom the golden era of 2000s Bollywood music to composing for global brands and performing at the G20, Merlin D'Souza's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Fondly known as the "Female Rahman", Merlin opens up about being one of the only female music producers in a male-dominated in...

In this deeply emotional and eye-opening conversation, Gopika Kapoor opens up about the realities of raising an autistic child, the emotional challenges parents face, and why autism is still widely misunderstood in India. From the moment of diagnosis to navigating therapy, schools, family expectations, sensory struggles, and social stigma, this podcast explores what autism truly looks like beyond...

In this episode of Beyond Pink, I sit down with Gauri Devidayal - co-founder of The Table, one of India’s most celebrated restaurants and a pioneer of fine dining in Mumbai. From starting her career as a tax lawyer to building one of Asia’s most respected hospitality brands alongside her husband Jay Yousuf, Gauri’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and reinventi...

In this powerful episode of Beyond Pink, finance expert and First Global founder Devina Mehra shares brutally honest insights on women, money, marriage, investing, career breaks, financial independence, and the hidden cost of gender roles in society. From why women must manage their own money to the emotional and financial realities of marriage, divorce, motherhood, caregiving, and career sacrific...

What is the single biggest threat to child mental health today? In this episode of the Beyond Pink parenting podcast, we sit down with Santoshi Kittur to discuss the hidden realities of raising special needs kids and the critical parenting mistakes that leave children feeling isolated and misunderstood. If you are looking for honest parenting advice on how to navigate a broken educational system,...

Can you walk away from a medical degree to sell tea? In this powerful episode of Beyond Pink, we sit down with Rupali Ambegaonkar, a former doctor who shattered societal norms to become a trailblazing tea entrepreneur. After successfully building and exiting the premium brand Tea Culture of the World, Rupali is back to disrupt India’s beverage market with her new QSR bubble tea brand, BobaKat. But...

Is infertility really just a "woman's issue"?In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Pink, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truths surrounding reproductive health with functional nutrition expert Sharda Agarwal. We move past the myths to discuss why 30-40% of fertility losses are actually linked to the male factor, a topic rarely discussed in mainstream medical circles. From the &qu...

We live in a world of loud noise, high speed beats, and constant ego. But what happens when you stop running and finally listen? In this episode of Beyond Pink, we aren't just talking about music we’re talking about a spiritual revolution. Radhika Sood Nayak was living the "dream" corporate life until a single line of poetry shattered her world. She reveals why the modern "Money...

At 15, her life was already decided. A child bride trap, a "safe" traditional path, and a future of settling. Then, she did the unthinkable. In this raw and unapologetic episode of Beyond Pink, Manisha Gupta reveals how she escaped a pre-determined fate to become a powerhouse leader at a Big 4 firm. This isn't just a corporate success story; it’s a masterclass in rebellion. This isn’...

Can a marriage survive 800 professional workshops together? Most couples struggle with dinner plans; Anita and Harsha Bhogle built a corporate empire. While Harsha is the "Voice of Cricket," Anita is the strategic powerhouse who scaled their vision from 25 workshops to over 800.In this candid talk, Anita confronts the "outside noise" and the societal reflex to label an assertiv...

Is the "Financial Ceiling" real, or was it built into the system? In this powerful episode of Beyond Pink, host Sangi Mall sits down with a titan of the Indian financial sector: Priti Rathi Gupta. As the founder of LXME and a former Managing Director at Anand Rathi Associates, Priti doesn't just talk about money she talks about power, equity, and the systemic barriers that have kept women on the s...

Are we preparing our children for a career, or just for an application? In this episode of Beyond Pink, host Sangi Mall sits down with Revathi Shivakumar, the founder of Revadmissions and a veteran education counsellor, to peel back the layers of the high-pressure college admissions world. The landscape of global education is shifting. With a reported 30% drop in U.S. college demand and a massive...

"I didn't have the time or energy... but I had a vision." Meet Fancy Nanda, the chemical engineer who traded laboratory formulas for secret spice blends. In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Beyond Pink, we explore the rise of Jamai Shoshthi a brand that has redefined Bengali cuisine for Mumbai and Bangaluru. Fancy opens up about the "glamour and grit" of the food industry, the pressure...

Imagine studying medicine for a decade, practising as a doctor, and then deciding to leave it all behind to sell... Idli and Dosa batter. Sounds crazy? To some, yes. To our guest, Sangita Garg, it was the "magic" she needed to create. In this episode of Beyond Pink, Sangi Mall sits down with the founder of Atta Girl to discuss the unconventional leap from healthcare to the food industry. We dive d...

In this episode, Sangi Mall sits down with Alpana Parida, CEO and Founder of Tiivra Ventures, the company behind Tiivra and Tvarra Helmets. From building a brand in an unconventional industry to redefining how women participate in mobility and entrepreneurship, Alpana shares her remarkable journey of resilience, reinvention, and conviction. The conversation explores Alpana’s decision to pause her...

In this episode, Sangi Mall sits down with Suhasini Sampath, founder of Yoga Bar, to explore the journey behind building one of India’s leading health food brands. Suhasini shares how the idea for Yoga Bar first sparked during her MBA exchange program in the US and how it eventually turned into a business after she returned to India and faced more than 400 job rejections. What began with homemade...