Episodes
Oct. 8, 2025
Ep. 36: Empathy, Resilience & Social Innovation with Bhavana Issar
In this episode of the Impressive Empress podcast, host Malathi engages in a heartfelt conversation with Bhavana Issar, a multifaceted leader, social entrepreneur, and motorcyclist holding a Limca record. We journey with Bhav...
Aug. 25, 2025
Ep. 35: Adaptability, Strategic Thinking & Leadership with Dr. Kalika Uttarkar
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Kalika Uttarkar shares her journey from a childhood steeped in philosophy and spirituality to becoming a leader in the field of Hindu parenting, counselling and education. She emphasizes...
July 24, 2025
Ep. 34 : Purpose, Pause and Love with Dr. Sweta Adatia
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Sweta Adatia shares her journey from a curious teenager to a successful neurologist and healer. She discusses the importance of self-love, the quest for knowledge, and the integration of...
June 25, 2025
Ep. 33 : Diligence, Public Speaking & Spirituality with Monika Halan
In this episode of The Impressive Empress Podcast , we sit down with Monika Halan — trusted financial expert, bestselling author, financial educator and policy advisor — to explore her deeply personal journey from being a fin...
March 7, 2025
Ep 32 : Resilience, Transformation & Purpose - with Preethi Srinivasan
This episode is a journey of spreading love, light and laughter in the world by our guest Preethi Srinivasan. Preethi Srinivasan is a force of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Once a national-level swimmer and the you...
Feb. 24, 2025
Ep. 31 Listening to the Inner Call: A Seeker's Transformation
Welcome to an inspiring episode of The Impressive Empress podcast, where we dive into the remarkable spiritual journey of DamodaraPriya Weber. Growing up in a quaint Swiss village, Damodara Priya felt a profound call to uncov...
Jan. 4, 2025
Ep. 30 : Being Authentic, Resilient & Responsible - with Ami Ganatra
Ami Ganatra is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and VJTI, Mumbai She is the author of 3 bestselling books on Itihasa: Mahabharata Unravelled 1: Lesser Known Facets of a Well-known History, Mah...
Oct. 28, 2024
Ep 29 : The Power of Questions, Motivation & Spirituality with Ananthalakshmi Adinarayanan
In this empowering episode, we explore the profound Power of Questions with Matrushree Ananthalakshmi Adinarayanan, co-founder of the Anaadi Foundation and Dharma Gurukulam. A trailblazer in spirituality and education, Matrus...
June 6, 2024
Ep. 28 Power of Intent, Community & Purpose with Madhura Dasgupta Sinha
In this episode, we bring to you an incredibly inspiring guest who is reshaping the landscape of leadership, empowerment, and women's participation in the workforce. Our guest is Madhura DasGupta Sinha, the dynamic Founder & ...
April 12, 2024
Ep. 27 Innovation, Creativity and Happiness with Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon
Prof. Bindu Menon is the Head of Department Apollo Hospitals Nellore, India. She has a teaching experience of 20 years, 98 publications, editor of two books and has 23 chapters to her credit. She is the Secretary General of t...
March 7, 2024
Ep 26 : Intention, Meditation & Manifestation with Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty
Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty is an institution builder, academician, public relations professional, author, and the biographer of 15th President of Bharat, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. Under guidance of her spiritual Master, Gurudev Sr...
Jan. 25, 2024
Ep. 25 Creativity, Innovation & Perfection with Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh
Today it is my privilege to introduce to you a luminary in the world of melodic craftsmanship, a torchbearer for the Saraswathi Veena, India's National Instrument – Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh. Her musical odyssey, spanning an impr...
Dec. 28, 2023
Ep. 24 : Authentic Daring & Vulnerable with Deepa Narasimhan
Meet Deepa, a trailblazer in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known for her strategic vision, impactful initiatives, and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces. With over 13 years of experience, Deepa's jo...
Aug. 25, 2023
Ep. 23 - Creativity, Compassion & Commitment with Meera Nagarajan
Meera Nagarajan is the dynamic Managing Director and CEO of Kalyanamalai Private Limited. With an innate creative spirit, a drive for innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, she revolutionized matchmaking serv...
July 13, 2023
Ep. 22: Change, Challenge and Celebrations with Dr. Geetha Manjunath
Dr. Geetha Manjunatha, the founder of Niramai, is a visionary leader combining technical expertise with remarkable soft skills. Her leadership inspires innovation, while her visionary thinking anticipates trends and opportuni...
March 8, 2023
Ep 21 : Confidence, Self Control & Spiritual Strength with Sahana Singh
Our guest for the day is Sahana Singh, an author and commentator based in Ithaca in New York State, USA. She is an environmental engineer by qualification who writes on a variety of issues including Indian history, water mana...
Jan. 26, 2023
Ep 20 Discipline, Dedication and Determination with Shyamala Surendran
Shyamala has been teaching Bharatanatyam from 1987 & Mohiniyattam from 1989. She presently lives in Cochin, Kerala where she runs her school, Dharani School of Performing Arts where one can get systematic coaching in Bharatan...
Nov. 10, 2022
Ep 19 Mindset, Mediation & Mental Health with Dr. Srimathy Kesan
Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of a leading Science and Technology incubator- “ Space Kidz India ” (SKI), is helping children reach out to the stars, quite literally. Launched in 2011, Space Kidz India has designed and pio...
Oct. 5, 2022
Ep. 18: Divinity, Peace & Holistic Wellbeing with Prema Mysore
Our guest for the day is Ms. Prema Mysore - A highly motivated leader, dedicated as an international Ambassador & Advocate for Rishi Tradition based on Vedas & Vedic Literatures. She loves to travel & propagate the Universal,...
Oct. 16, 2021
Ep 17 The Power of a life without an UNDO Button with Dr. Rashi Gupta
Dr. Rashi Gupta is a Woman Entrepreneur who has been fearless & ferocious in creating a brand for herself & her company in these male dominated fields. She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd...
July 23, 2021
Ep. 16 The Power of Emotional Bonding with Shraddha Marathe
Shraddha Marathe is a dietician by profession, working as a freelancer and also associated with Deendayal Research Institute, Delhi. She is a founder member of Foodrik, a web portal related to Nutrition and Wellness for child...
June 18, 2021
Ep. 15 The Power of Passion with Prof. Dr. Parul Shah
Prof. Dr. Parul Shah is one of the rare combinations of Performing artiste, Cross-cultural Choreographer, Bharatanatyam Guru, Dance Educator, Scholar, Researcher, Arts Administrator and highly motivated human being. Though ha...
Oct. 2, 2020
Ep 14 : The Relevance of Right Communication with Gayatri Puranik
Our today’s guest Ms. Gayatri Puranik who is an Entrepreneur based out of Germany. She has been running her Ayurveda business for over 20 years now. She thinks a certain kind of leadership comes naturally to everyone, is gra...
Sept. 11, 2020
Ep. 13 : Strengths to Satisfaction with Beena Kuttiparambil
Beena is a seasoned development professional with 24 years of progressively responsible work experience with technical and managerial expertise in the field of Adolescent Development and Participation, Reproductive Health, HI...