M-Power

A passionate entrepreneur & homechef, Prachi Thadhani delivers world class food, seasoned with love, care and safety through her successful catering brand: Eat Play Love Food. Right from her signature dish Nalli Nihari to healthier options offered by the sister brand Eat Play Slay, in the specialty menus, carefully curated with utmost love & effort. So join Meenakshi and Prachi on this del...

Perfecting the art of experiential dining with creativity, ambience, aesthetics and of course the very best of food, is what makes Ashish Dev Kapur the ultimate restauranteur. An unstoppable entrepreneur with the zest of reinventing world class dining in India with his many offerings such as Yo! China, Whisky Samba (Gurugram), Antares (Goa), The Wine Company (Gurugram), The Wine Rack (Mumbai) &amp...

The pioneers of wedding decor in India, Gurleen M Puri and Sudha Khanna have created an indelible mark in the event designing industry. With over 3 decades of experience, the Gurleen M Puri brand continues to transform and translate breathtaking concepts into each event they handle with meticulous magic! Join Meenakshi on this candid and hearty chat with this genuine and charming duo as they discu...

Audacious Goals, Determined Mindset, Adventurous Attitude all of this perfectly expresses this dynamic figure and his empowering journey. Just some of the few words to describe none other than Zorawar Kalra, the successor to the nation’s tastemaker, Jiggs Kalra. Taking the legacy forward with their global chain-the Massive Restaurants, he is on a quest to place the Indian cuisine on the global map...

A treasure house of exquisite jewellery, Khanna Jewellers beautifully blends the traditional creativity with contemporary energy. Their glorious legacy of over 6 decades has enabled the Khanna family to build a brand that provides exemplary craftsmanship, favoured by the Indian diaspora across the world! Join Meenakshi as she discusses the illustrious empire with the third generation of the Khanna...

Evolved fashion and distinct styles is what we perfectly associate with our guest speaker, Rocky Star. With an optimistic attitude, this renowned designer is out to transform the design sphere with his vision. Leaving prominent marks across the globe with his creations, this inspiring figure continues to translate his creativity with a 360 degree lifestyle brand. Join Meenakshi and Rocky’s positiv...

A special 20th edition roundup, highlighting the beginning and the journey thereafter of M-Power. Join Meenakshi as she takes you down the M-Power memory lane by providing glimpses of all the fun and fabulous discussions so far. Touching upon each episode and paving the way forward for the new ones to come, this short, sweet and special milestone is indeed a meaningful addition to the M-Power chap...

Explore the world of luxury fashion with the ultimate lifestyle connoisseur, Jaya Raheja. Jaya shares her fashion experiences and gives us glimpses into the exclusive sphere of global events she has attended such as Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, and shows us her versatile taste, one that makes her an ideal style icon. From fashion tips to global trends, Meenakshi discusses it all with this experi...

Expert Dietician and Nutritionist Preeti Talreja is all about promoting wellness through nutrition and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for a holistic life throughout. Her experience of over 6 years in successful weight management, child & sports nutrition and understanding of personalised health profiles enables her to be an ideal mentor. Diet myths & fads , immunity boosting tips and idea...

An episode packed with determined and inspiring ladies, all set to succeed with an all-encompassing outlook. Join Meenakshi as she discusses it all with the women behind D’decor, namely the Arora Family, Ina along with her two lovely daughters Sanjana & Sarah. The three are a family team, truly a power trio to reckon with as they evolve their leading home couture brand with positive ideals! Jo...

Destined to design, this determined creator has followed her passion every step of the way and established her eponymous label Krésha Bajaj. This episode is all about self expression and individualistic style as this gifted and unique designer sheds light on building a brand through personalised reflection! Join Meenakshi and Krésha as they dive deep into the intricacies of design inspirations, di...

Jimmy Mistry is all about experiential design, experimenting with design & architecture and expanding his business empire every chance he gets! Hear out Meenakshi & Jimmy discuss this dynamic entrepreneurs inspiration, creativity and genesis of his brand on this M-Powering episode. Be prepared to be inspired through this motivational episode.

Right from the reinvention of the hospitality sector, to the important factors contributing to a lovely dining experience, Karyna and Meenakshi discuss it all! With a hands on experience in handling world renowned restaurants such as Yauatacha, Hakkasan and expanding with Nara Thai, while even launching her own restaurant- Cin Cin , Karyna is growing KA Hospitality into a hugely successful company...

Right from interior trends to art investment, Astha Khetan, founder of The House of Things and Meenakshi discuss it all! Simplifying decor and design through various tips and tricks, their discussion unravels design secrets to help you stylise your personal space exquisitely. 

Explore the journey of a boho luxury designer in his textile haven as Meenakshi & Vipul discuss his designing odyssey passed on from a vintage generation to its current classic yet modernised taste. Get a glimpse into the world of Indo-gypsy styles as the textile prodigy passionately describes the art of Indian fabrics, textile heritage & design philosophy all weaved into this podcast edit...

Experience a beautiful culinary journey as Meenakshi has a hearty chat with the Chef de cuisine of Romano’s, Roberto Zorzoli of J W Marriott Sahar Mumbai. Get lost in the world of Italian cuisine with this in depth conversation that outlines the current food trends, inner workings of the restaurant business and the challenges faced while touching upon the solutions to move forward. Listen to some...

Fashion entrepreneur & celebrity stylist Teena Kapoor captures the true essence of style by sharing fashion tips, tricks and trends.  With an unbounded fashion flair, she ensures to equip you with exuding strength & success with your style statement! So go ahead and M-Power yourself with boss ladies Teena & Meenakshi.

This episode is about all things precious, spectacular and special! JEWELS! One of the absolute M-power favourites, dedicated to all the Mpowered ladies and magnificent millennials out there.  Allow Meenakshi to take you through the upcoming jewellery must haves for 2021 where she along with esteemed industry experts, directors, managing directors, promoters, creative designers & owners share the...

With Diwali round the corner and the festive spirit set in, Meenakshi shares her take on redefined festivities, celebrations and bondings. Touching upon 5 different categories of planning, enjoyment, feasting, gifting and sharing this all with our loved ones, she highlights the importance of Quality over Quantity and a core Support System while gearing you up for Diwali 2.0.

The look and feel of the festive season has arrived! From Opulent & trendy to embroidered & classy, Indian designers leave no stone unturned in recreating stunning pieces of art on fabric. Meenakshi decodes and discusses the distinct design styles of her top 6 favourite designers and more as she takes you through the world of Indian Fashion. 

Meenakshi believes in the F-Power! The Fashion Power. Hear her share her latest finds & trends in the western fashion world, with what’s hot and what hits the spot in 2020 -2021, what’s trending in colors, prints & materials across luxury and popular brands alike. Be prepared to get addicted to her Passion for Fashion!

Fly away with Meenakshi as her wanderlust takes her on a holiday to Dubai in crazy 2020. Experience a different adventure all together, a fun & funny one too. Listen to her tips & travel diary - Version 2020.

The New You - Reflecting on her 2020 state of mind, Meenakshi discusses the ways on how the last 7 months have impacted her and others around, in various ways. The evolvement of personal journey, the reinvention of self and and the consequent growth of our lives is what she touches upon beautifully.

Meenakshi believes there’s more to food than just satisfying your appetite, it’s the complete experience of nourishing your body and all your senses too.  A passionate foodie at heart, she talks about the intricacies of her relationship with food. This Episode is all about mouthwatering delights and delicacies while venturing into fine dining, healthy diets and current food trends. So be prep...

In this episode, Meenakshi questions the present unsaid norms prevalent in society while touching upon the drastic changes that have crept into our lives, in terms of personal and public life. From what to wear & how to behave, the rules are ever-evolving! Hear Meenakshi’s interesting take on social dilemma and etiquettes to follow on this podcast episode.