Episodes

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 Bhavana, as she shares how a deeply personal experience inspired a platform supporting families in long-term home care. From boardrooms to motorbike roads, from shaping future-ready organizations to embracing storytelling and humour, Bhavana reveals the lessons of resilience, co...

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 the importance of integrating ancient wisdom into modern life, particularly in parenting and personal development. The discussion covers various themes including the role of women in leadership, the significance of self-love, and the transformative power of philosophy in ev...

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 youngest player on the Tamil Nadu Women's Cricket Team, her life took an unexpected turn when a freak accident left her paralyzed below the neck at 18. Refusing to be defined by her limitations, she emerged as a powerful advocate for disability rights, inclusivity, and empowerm...

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, Matrushree unpacks how asking the right questions can fuel inner motivation, unlock self-discovery, and deepen our connection to spirituality—all essential in nurturing empowered women. We discuss how women can harness the inner journey to build resilience, uncover their unique st...

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 & CEO of Aspire For Her. This unique startup is dedicated to motivating women to enter and stay in the workforce, unleashing their potential and contributing to a trillion-dollar boost in the Indian economy. With a robust career spanning 25 years in banking, including leadersh...

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, leading it towards a name to reckon for in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. If one takes a closer look at the alchemy of this achiever, two distinct virtues pop up, besides perseverance & hard work. These are: pioneering spirit & willingness. Coupl...

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 children and their parents. After having served professionally in hospitals, fitness centers, she is now contributing to the grass root community and generations to come. According to Shraddha, sticking to one’s own roots helps one grow stronger. The emotional bonding with mother...

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 having a High Educational Quotient, she decided to become a Bharatanatyam dancer. She enjoys being a woman, is passionate about dance and believes that Dance connects people way better than words can. Join me as she talks about her passion, hard work and the support of her fa...

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 grateful for being a woman and the period in which we are living in. Listen on as we discuss with Gayatri about her journey with Ayurveda and find what makes her The Impressive Empress. In this conversation, we discuss about Gayatri's educational path and what brought her to Ge...

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, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection. Possesses a deep understanding of programme development, programme management policy and research. Since 2015, as Chief of Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), Beena has been leading the second decade programme in UNICEF Thailand coun...

Our guest Ms. Neeraja Ganesh comes with 25 + years of experience in the IT industry. For the last few years, she has been working as freelance consultant, who conducts various training programs and workshops on leadership and behaviours. She decided to switch her career to work in the space of gender diversity, after having mentored women from diverse experiences, age groups, industries and domains, to help them grow in their careers. She believes that much needs to be done to show the path to ...

We all know that Knowledge is power. In today’s digital world, a lot of information and content are freely available on anything and everything at the touch of a button. The knowledge is obtained by taking in the information, memorising them and making them available in meaningful ways. As we continue to gain knowledge, we are able to make better sense of the information gathered and can connect the dots in hindsight. We then move on to become insightful where we are able to apply our knowledge ...

The work of navigating the human mind and finding solutions for individuals battling mental, social, and emotional afflictions is at best, challenging and rewarding and at worst, daunting. Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan, a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience chose to deal with the rehabilitation of special needs children with multiple disabilities, so they can have, not only a good life but a self - sustaining life. She’s worked with enormous patience, energy and single minded...

Our mind is like a monkey, playing tricks with impulsive, irrational and at times even destructive behavior. Any excellence that we strive to achieve, the monkey mind becomes our biggest hurdle and, once tamed, it becomes our greatest asset. The tamed mind is capable of direct perception- devoid of memories, beliefs and colored filters. Our today’s guest Dr. Mala Kapadia, a Human Resources Professional, who has done pioneering research work on Emotional Intelligence in the ancient and modern Ind...

A Social Entrepreneur works for the empowerment of the weaker section of the society by identifying the gaps. While they are visionaries, they are also realistic in their approach, trying to implement innovative solutions to the societal problems. Our today’s guest is one such Social Entrepreneur - Dr. Chidatmika Khatua, Odisha, India.

As human beings, we all bring our unique characteristics or personality traits to the fore. A successful leader holds on to this uniqueness, ever curious and open to new ideas, while staying true to the principles and values that matter the most to them. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Mrs. Madhuri Sahasrabhudde from Pune, India.

It is imperative that to have a better tomorrow, the children of today be provided with value based education, which inspires & excites them. Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual, And If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. said Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and I am sure that this true of Geetha, our today’s guest.

A social leader is one whose leadership is built upon humility, fairness, kindness and respect, but it is NO soft form of power; it is a power that is earned and, because of that, it carries great weight. It’s built upon trust. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Consul General Madam Pratibha Parkar, an Indian Foreign Service Officer from Mumbai, India.

A humanitarian and medical doctor who believes that there is a lot to learn in this short span of life from the world as well from each other! Dr. Kalyani practices doctoring as an art and appreciates the resilience of human spirit against all odds.

Dr. K R Maalathi is an educationalist based out of Chennai. Specialized in Early years Education and setting up of successful school, she is the Founder & CEO of Auuro Educational Services. She has set up around 14 International, 18 CBSE schools and 2 multi-disability centres across India, Qatar and Zambia. Raising Happy Children through Happy Parents and Happy Teachers is her life's mission.

Bharathi Avireddy is a very experienced dancer and teacher of Indian Classical Dance styles - Bharatanatyam and kuchipudi. Her tagline is “Art is Divine and Divinity is love,” meaning anything which is done in the form of Art need to be done with a loving heart.

Surangama Das Gupta is a dancer and psychologist. Using her unique skills, she combined natya shastra with psycho analysis and cognitive behaviour therapy to help many of those inflicted with mental health problems. Her focus is to bring about peace and harmony through her various innovative dance renditions.