Episodes

S3E151: She Started at 50: Upasna Brar on Reinvention, Identity, and Building U Creations From Scratch
May 20, 2026

S3E151: She Started at 50: Upasna Brar on Reinvention, Identity, and Building U Creations From Scratch

Upasna Brar left a career, raised a family, and at 50 chose to reinvent herself: reclaiming her voice, her agency, and her ambition by founding UCreations. In this episode, she reflects on the choices women of her generation ...
S3E150: From Law to Life Coaching: Ashima Gupta on Redefining Leadership, Resilience & Reinvention
May 13, 2026

S3E150: From Law to Life Coaching: Ashima Gupta on Redefining Leadership, Resilience & Reinvention

Reinventing Yourself | Ashima Gupta on Leadership, Mindset & the Courage to Begin Again What happens when a successful lawyer walks away and finds her real work? This episode explores what it truly takes to lead yourself and ...
S3E149: Radhika Duggal: On Reinventing Yourself, One Brave Choice at a Time
May 6, 2026

S3E149: Radhika Duggal: On Reinventing Yourself, One Brave Choice at a Time

What does it take to walk away from a 30-year corporate career and build something entirely your own? Radhika Duggal has done it, more than once. From rising through the ranks at Hyatt to thriving in Dubai, pivoting into bran...
S3E148: TechHer Forward: AI, Digital Banking & Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech | Shalini Arora
April 29, 2026

S3E148: TechHer Forward: AI, Digital Banking & Breaking Barriers for Women in Tech | Shalini Arora

In this episode, a part of our TechHer Forward theme, I spoke with Shalini Arora, a global technology leader in digital banking and payments, to explore how AI is reshaping everyday banking, the future of digital platforms, a...
S3E147: Healing Through Words: Sonia Mehta on Children’s Stories, Emotional Intelligence & Finding Your Voice
April 22, 2026

S3E147: Healing Through Words: Sonia Mehta on Children’s Stories, Emotional Intelligence & Finding Your Voice

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I’m in conversation with children’s author Sonia Mehta , who has spent over two decades shaping young minds through storytelling. At the heart of her work lies the idea of healing throug...
S3E146: It’s Never Too Late: Kavita Atroley on Returning to Academics, Reinventing Herself & Empowering Women
April 15, 2026

S3E146: It’s Never Too Late: Kavita Atroley on Returning to Academics, Reinventing Herself & Empowering Women

What happens when a woman chooses herself after 25 years of choosing everyone else? In this episode of The AboutHer Show , I’m in conversation with Kavita Atroley, who returned to academics after decades of being a wife, moth...
S3E145: What 35 Years in Google, Amazon & Microsoft Taught Me About Leadership | Meenu Handa
April 8, 2026

S3E145: What 35 Years in Google, Amazon & Microsoft Taught Me About Leadership | Meenu Handa

What does it really take to build influence at the highest levels of global organisations? In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Meenu Handa, a former Google APAC Communications Leader and trusted C-suite adviser, shares pow...
S3E144: From Air Force One to Heartlines: Chandrani Ghosh on Power, Identity & Finding Her Voice
April 1, 2026

S3E144: From Air Force One to Heartlines: Chandrani Ghosh on Power, Identity & Finding Her Voice

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Chandrani Ghosh, author of Heartlines , shares her journey from covering the Clinton White House and the Forbes Rich List to writing a novel that explores love, identity, ambition, and m...
S3E143: From Mother to Mission: Pallavi of Adya Organics on Organic Farming, Women Empowerment & Purpose-Driven Leadership
March 25, 2026

S3E143: From Mother to Mission: Pallavi of Adya Organics on Organic Farming, Women Empowerment & Purpose-Driven Leadership

What begins as a mother’s concern can sometimes grow into a movement. In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Pallavi, Managing Director of Adya Organics, shares how her journey as a mother led her to choose the road less trav...
S3E142: The Road Less Travelled: Sagarika Chakraborty on Risk, Leadership, Trust & the Future of AI
March 18, 2026

S3E142: The Road Less Travelled: Sagarika Chakraborty on Risk, Leadership, Trust & the Future of AI

What does it take to build a career in a field few women enter—and even fewer lead? In this episode, Sagarika Chakraborty shares her journey from corporate law to global risk advisory, offering a rare glimpse into the psychol...
S3E141: From Corporate Leadership to Transformation: Mita Chaudhury on Bridging IQ, EQ & Women’s Leadership
March 11, 2026

S3E141: From Corporate Leadership to Transformation: Mita Chaudhury on Bridging IQ, EQ & Women’s Leadership

What happens when intelligence meets emotional awareness? In this episode, Mita Chaudhury reflects on her journey from senior corporate leadership to becoming a transformational coach and international Heal Your Life workshop...
S3E140: The Teenage Mind Today: Pressure, Social Media & Mental Health | Ishita, Aadya & Gayatri
March 4, 2026

S3E140: The Teenage Mind Today: Pressure, Social Media & Mental Health | Ishita, Aadya & Gayatri

Teenagers today are growing up in a world of constant pressure, comparison and connectivity. In this episode of The Unshakeables , educator Ishita joins students Aadya and Gayatri for an honest conversation on mental health, ...
S3E139: There Is a Tomorrow: Nutan Dayal on Grief, Strength, and Living Fully Again
Feb. 25, 2026

S3E139: There Is a Tomorrow: Nutan Dayal on Grief, Strength, and Living Fully Again

In this episode of The AboutHer Show , Nutan Dayal shares her journey of navigating grief after the loss of her husband and rebuilding her life with strength, independence, and purpose. Part of our Road Less Travelled series,...
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...