The IKKIVI Podcast: Exploring Fashion, Culture and Values

Welcome to the second episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Karuna Ezara Parikh, a writer and ex-television anchor widely known for her activism, particularly regarding women’s rights, communal harmony in the country, and most passionately, climate change and the environment. In 2015, she co-founded the sustainable company The Burlap People in Calcutta. She is...

Welcome to the first episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Snigdha Sur, the creative mind behind the media company and community, The Juggernaut telling smart South Asian stories and news. We deeply admire her passion for media, her dedication to shedding light on South Asian stories with unique perspectives, and the journey that led her to start this platform....

Welcome to the twentieth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Jessica Maguire, a trauma-informed integrative Physiotherapist who is passionate about teaching people the tools and resources that reshape our brain. She believes knowledge is power and the right tools can bring increased self-regulation, a more balanced nervous system and greater resilience to face life’s d...

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Lydia Morrow. Lydia is a knitter, designer, artist, stylist, model, and sometimes influencer with a special interest in ethical fashion. She is passionate about creating a more just, equal, and diverse fashion industry that is less harmful to people and the environment through an understanding of the interse...

Welcome to the eighteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Nadia Felsch, an anti-diet Nutritionist (BHSc) and Intuitive Eating Counselor who supports people to have a healthier and more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies so they can live their fullest and most joyful life. On this week’s show we talk about the conventional definitions and intentions as...

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Elizabeth Brink, a trauma-informed, body-based coach for neurodivergent people. She partners with her clients as they build life strategies with greater self-acceptance and body awareness. Neurodiversity refers to variation in the human brain regarding sociability , learning , attention , mood and other men...

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Adele Tetangco, a fashion entrepreneur based in Canada who has been working in the industry for over 18 years. Her passion for supporting independent and up-and-coming designers as well as stores led her to develop Garmentory — a marketplace turned community for brands and boutiques in the niche market. Most...

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Ekta Rajani, a stylist, and design and creative consultant with over 20 years of work experience in the field of fashion. She has worked closely with the Indian magazine industry, celebrities, designers, brands and retailers, and was also the Fashion Director at Grazia India, a leading monthly women’s fashion...

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of ‘The Ikkivi Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Deanna Ansara, founder of Vincetta, a sustainable womenswear brand based in New York, focused on inclusivity and creating intentionally minimalist clothing. She uses 90% deadstock material to create beautifully thoughtful pieces and focuses on the ‘less is more’ approach. On this week’s show we talk about ho...

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Kestrel Jenkins, host and producer of Conscious Chatter, a leading podcast that reimagines the narrative around sustainability, questions conscious consumerism, and works to deconstruct how oppressive systems impact the sustainable fashion space. On this week’s show, Kestrel discusses with us the ways in whi...

Welcome to the twelfth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us our very own and special creative director Rhea Gupte. She is also a multidisciplinary artist, writer, poet, photographer, and consultant whose work combines aesthetic explorations with communicating and investigating emotions, thoughts and social narratives. On this week’s show, Rhea speaks with us about her e...

Welcome to the eleventh episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us creative director and writer, Mandovi Menon, who is passionate about using innovative storytelling to spark meaningful change. She believes that expressing creativity freely, with integrity, is at the heart of building a more inclusive world. On this week’s show, Mandovi discusses with us what entrepreneurship...

Welcome to the tenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Meera Ganapathi, founder of Soup, a writer and a childrens’ book author. Soup is an independent publication bringing you insightful stories from contemporary India, with stories based on overlooked details and personal histories amongst other things. On this week’s show we talk about the inception of Soup magazin...

Welcome to the ninth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Orsola De Castro, co-founder and global creative director of Fashion Revolution - a global movement campaigning for a clean, safe, fair, transparent and accountable fashion industry. An inspiration to so many of us working to make a change in the industry, she has provided us support and guidance at every step as...

Welcome to the eighth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Natasha Mahindra, a certified yoga therapist and founder of Anam Cara Yoga Retreats, a yoga travel and adventure company. This week, we talk about how healing is a collaborative and communal matter, not just a personal or individual one. We also speak about the value of having teachers guide us into different h...

Welcome to the seventh episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Bhaavya Goenka, a circular design expert specializing in the reuse and upcycling of industrial textile waste through indigenous craft practices of India and in building replicable systems that allow decentralised development whilst creating conversational products through zero-waste practices. This week, we ta...

Welcome to the sixth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, we have with us Lilli Hingee, a fashion blogger from Australia who uses her platform to review and showcase brands that offer plus sizes and also encourages people to try a variety of styles by trying it out herself. In this week’s conversation, we speak about the gaps in representation of diverse bodies in mainstream media, th...

Welcome to the fifth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, joining us is Nidhi Sunil, a model, actress and activist. She actively uses her platform to talk about colourism as well as genderside as part of an organization called the ‘Invisible Girl Project’. On this week’s show, we discuss the problematics of conventional narratives around beauty, the ways in which discrimination can af...

Welcome to the fourth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode, joining us is Diva Dhawan, model, actor, founder of a luxury vintage brand and founder of a platform dedicated to a healthy lifestyle called ‘andthenwestretch’. On this week’s show, we discuss the importance of moving physically for the benefit of our mind and body, the role of exercise in helping us navigate through stressful...

Welcome to the third episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Sayali Goyal, Founding Editor and Creative Director of a Cultural Publication and Agency, Cocoa & Jasmine, that works at the intersection of arts, craft, design and travel. In this week’s conversation we speak about the flexibility business models can have in the context of an ever changing world, breaking from t...

Welcome to the second episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Sarah, Founder of Copper + Cloves - a hub and resource for us to learn and get excited about cooking beautiful, nourishing food using local, sustainable ingredients. In this week’s conversation we discuss why present moment awareness is important when we’re eating, how points of eating can be helpful anchors int...

Welcome to the very first episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Arti Jalan, Founder of the online conscious living platform Forage and Sustain. A creative exploration of subjects that affect us in our everyday lives, Forage and Sustain invites us to think about the meanings of self-care, mindful travel, slow living and uniting with others with the intention of making the...

The IKKIVI Podcast is a space where we explore the vibrant intersection of fashion, culture, and conscious values. Each episode features leaders, changemakers, and disruptors from a variety of fields, doing incredible things. Our mission is to inspire and foster a community of creative and thoughtful individuals through compelling conversations that delve into their unique perspectives, reflect on...