Episodes

S3E138: We Are the Champions: Vijay & Akshay Lokapally on Sports Writing, Legacy & Women in Indian Sport
Feb. 18, 2026

S3E138: We Are the Champions: Vijay & Akshay Lokapally on Sports Writing, Legacy & Women in Indian Sport

In this episode from our Road Less Travelled series, I’m joined by Vijay Lokapally and Akshay Lokapally, a father–son writing duo who have spent decades documenting India’s most defining sporting moments. From Vijay’s early d...
S3E137: Shaifalika Panda on Social Impact, Leadership & Intergenerational Change
Feb. 11, 2026

S3E137: Shaifalika Panda on Social Impact, Leadership & Intergenerational Change

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we speak with Shaifalika Panda , Founder of the Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation, about choosing the road less travelled in the world of social impact. From early influences to building ...
S3E136: From Branding to Belief: Preeti Juneja on Purpose, Loss, and Starting Again
Feb. 4, 2026

S3E136: From Branding to Belief: Preeti Juneja on Purpose, Loss, and Starting Again

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Preeti Juneja, Founder & CEO of DreamWeb India, reflects on the road less travelled , where success is defined by purpose, courage, and inner growth rather than glamour alone. Rooted in ...
S3E135: The Road Less Travelled: Youth, Women & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Sarina Mohammadi
Jan. 28, 2026

S3E135: The Road Less Travelled: Youth, Women & the Future of Entrepreneurship with Sarina Mohammadi

What does it mean to take the road less travelled as a young woman entrepreneur? In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we speak with Sarina Mohammadi , internationally recognised social entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and Founde...
S3E134: Using Creativity for Social Change: Swati Bhattacharya on Ghotul, Consent & Purpose-Driven Storytelling
Jan. 21, 2026

S3E134: Using Creativity for Social Change: Swati Bhattacharya on Ghotul, Consent & Purpose-Driven Storytelling

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , host Sangeeta Relan speaks with Swati Bhattacharya , a multi-award-winning creative director whose work embodies The Road Less Travelled, using creativity, voice, and visibility to chall...
S3E133: Healing Through Words: Menaka Raman on Storytelling, Women & Emotional Influence
Jan. 14, 2026

S3E133: Healing Through Words: Menaka Raman on Storytelling, Women & Emotional Influence

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we explore the theme Healing Through Words with storyteller, columnist, and award-winning children’s author Menaka Raman . From her journey in advertising to writing stories that empower...
S3E132: Creeps, Crooks & Courage: Yadhav Mehra on Power, Patterns, and Practical Authenticity
Jan. 7, 2026

S3E132: Creeps, Crooks & Courage: Yadhav Mehra on Power, Patterns, and Practical Authenticity

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we sit down with TEDx speaker, behavioural trainer, and author Yadhav Mehra , whose book Creeps, Crooks, and Bullies is as fearless as it is insightful. From navigating manipulation to r...
S3E131: From Forests to Fiction: Arefa Tehsin on Writing, Wildlife & Women’s Voices
Dec. 31, 2025

S3E131: From Forests to Fiction: Arefa Tehsin on Writing, Wildlife & Women’s Voices

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , author and conservationist Arefa Tehsin shares her extraordinary journey of writing 19 books for children and adults, growing up in the wild with renowned naturalist Dr Raza Tehsin, and ...
S3E130: Stories, History & Strong Women: Mallika Ravikumar on Writing for Young Minds
Dec. 24, 2025

S3E130: Stories, History & Strong Women: Mallika Ravikumar on Writing for Young Minds

Award-winning author and historian Mallika Ravikumar joins The AboutHer Show to talk about writing history for young minds, women’s voices in literature, and her deep love for trees. Winner of the Atta Galatta Bangalore Liter...
S3E129: Main Character Energy: Kainaz Jussawalla & Anjali Kripalani on Storytelling, Womanhood and the Road Less Travelled
Dec. 17, 2025

S3E129: Main Character Energy: Kainaz Jussawalla & Anjali Kripalani on Storytelling, Womanhood and the Road Less Travelled

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , bestselling authors and podcast co-hosts Kainaz Jussawalla and Anjali Kripalani bring their unfiltered voices, wit, and wisdom to a conversation that explores the road less travelled, bo...
S3E128: Healing Through Words: Dr. Shalini Mullick on Medicine, Writing & Women’s Empowerment
Dec. 10, 2025

S3E128: Healing Through Words: Dr. Shalini Mullick on Medicine, Writing & Women’s Empowerment

Dr Shalini Mullick has spent years healing bodies through medicine, and now she heals hearts through fiction. In this intimate conversation, she opens up about her journey as a doctor-turned-author, what inspires her women-ce...
S3E127: Building Sisterhood One Walk at a Time | City Girls Who Walk Delhi ft. Manisha Kalra
Dec. 3, 2025

S3E127: Building Sisterhood One Walk at a Time | City Girls Who Walk Delhi ft. Manisha Kalra

In this inspiring conversation with Manisha Kalra, Founder of City Girls Who Walk Delhi and a media professional with over 9 years of marketing experience, we dive into how a simple idea became one of Delhi’s most empowering ...
S3E126: Redefining Women’s Voices: Shaili Chopra on Empowerment, Media & Menopause
Nov. 26, 2025

S3E126: Redefining Women’s Voices: Shaili Chopra on Empowerment, Media & Menopause

In this powerful episode of The AboutHer Show , Shaili Chopra , award-winning journalist and founder of SheThePeople.TV opens up about her journey from the newsroom to nation-building through storytelling. She talks about the...
S3E125: Karen Anand on Breaking Barriers, Blending Cultures & Building a Culinary Legacy as a Woman in Food
Nov. 19, 2025

S3E125: Karen Anand on Breaking Barriers, Blending Cultures & Building a Culinary Legacy as a Woman in Food

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we explore the remarkable journey of Karen Anand, one of India’s most respected names in the culinary world. From her early life in London and Paris to building a multi-city food enterpr...
S3E124: From Writing at 11 to Leading Gen Z Voices: Risha Chaurasia on Storytelling, Finance & Youth Impact
Nov. 12, 2025

S3E124: From Writing at 11 to Leading Gen Z Voices: Risha Chaurasia on Storytelling, Finance & Youth Impact

In this episode of The AboutHer Show, I speak with Risha Chaurasia — a Gen Z powerhouse who published her first novel at just 11 and hasn’t looked back since. Now 18, Risha is also the founder of The Youth Story, a platform t...
S3E123: Healing Beyond Borders: Rachna Chhachhi on Holistic Health, ESG, and the Science of Kindness
Nov. 5, 2025

S3E123: Healing Beyond Borders: Rachna Chhachhi on Holistic Health, ESG, and the Science of Kindness

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Rachna Chhachhi , founder of RachnaRestores® and The Kindness Practice Foundation , shares her journey from the corporate world to global wellness. She talks about her healing philosophy...
S3E122: From Vision to Impact: Manisha Bhatia on Leading Change Through Education and Social Empowerment
Oct. 29, 2025

S3E122: From Vision to Impact: Manisha Bhatia on Leading Change Through Education and Social Empowerment

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Manisha Bhatai , CEO and Founder of Abhinandan Educational and Welfare Society , shares her inspiring journey of building a social enterprise rooted in education and empowerment. She tal...
S3E21: Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy: With Nitika Khiwani Sood & Ankit Jain
Oct. 22, 2025

S3E21: Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy: With Nitika Khiwani Sood & Ankit Jain

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , we explore the crucial yet often overlooked theme of women’s financial literacy and independence . Joining us are two financial powerhouses — Nitika Khiwani Sood , Partner at Khiwani Soo...
S3E120: Vrushali Samant on Body Positivity, Book-to-Screen Adaptations & Being a Woman in Media
Oct. 15, 2025

S3E120: Vrushali Samant on Body Positivity, Book-to-Screen Adaptations & Being a Woman in Media

In this episode, we speak with Vrushali Samant, author, director, and media professional, about her journey across books, films, and journalism. She shares what inspires her storytelling, the difference between novel and scre...
S3E119: Breaking the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special with Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi & Dr. Aninda Sidhana
Oct. 8, 2025

S3E119: Breaking the Stigma: A World Mental Health Day Special with Dr. Amrit Pattojoshi & Dr. Aninda Sidhana

On this special World Mental Health Day episode, we bring together two powerful voices in mental health: Dr Amrit Pattojoshi, a leading neuropsychiatrist, and Dr Aninda Sidhana, an experienced mental health professional. Toge...
S3E118: Breaking Silence: Uttama Kirit Patel on Writing, Womanhood & Rebellion
Oct. 1, 2025

S3E118: Breaking Silence: Uttama Kirit Patel on Writing, Womanhood & Rebellion

In this episode, I sit down with author and editor Uttama Kirit Patel to talk about her powerful debut novel, Shape of an Apostrophe . We explore the story of Leena Solanki, a woman who never wanted children, now pregnant and...
S3E117: Ambika Anand: From Newsroom to Runway
Sept. 24, 2025

S3E117: Ambika Anand: From Newsroom to Runway

In this inspiring conversation, I speak with Ambika Anand , a celebrated TV anchor, fashion consultant, and creative storyteller. From starting her career in hardcore business journalism to becoming one of India’s most recogn...
S3E116: Power, Purpose & Perseverance: Aditi Singh on Leadership, Balance & Women’s Voices
Sept. 17, 2025

S3E116: Power, Purpose & Perseverance: Aditi Singh on Leadership, Balance & Women’s Voices

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I speak with Aditi Singh , Chief Strategy Officer at Satin Creditcare, recognised among the Global 200 Women Power Leaders (2024) and Asia’s 100 Power Leaders in Finance (2022) . Aditi s...
S3E115: From Banking to Bibliotherapy: Bhakti Mathur on Stories, Coaching & Midlife Reboots
Sept. 10, 2025

S3E115: From Banking to Bibliotherapy: Bhakti Mathur on Stories, Coaching & Midlife Reboots

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I sit down with Bhakti Mathur —a private banker turned executive coach, bibliotherapist, and yoga expert. From navigating a bold career transition to weaving her diverse passions into a ...