Get ready for an insightful episode on M-Power with our guest, Sravanya Rao Pittie @sokadesignstudio, who through her artistic excellence inspires us to think outside the box and push the boundaries of our own creative endeavours.
Tune in now to know what makes her distinctive, who have been her inspiration along the way, her vision behind her creative design studio, how art and design have a positive effect on life and a lot more!
TIME FOR SOME SELF-LOVE ❤️ Join @arpita_bhandari_, a life strategist, spiritual mentor, and Founder of Aikyam Wellness, on an all-new episode of M-Power as she guides you on a journey of self-love and transformation.
Discover how to design a path for exponential growth and start your self-love journey on the right track by following the expert's steps. Tune in now!✨
Today we have with us someone who truly believes in this simple mission in life: To add a dash of glam to an otherwise glum world….
Delighted to have with us Priyanka Borkar - a renowned celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist.
Priyanka began her career at seventeen having trained under – Kanta Motwani (Kromakay Salons, Mumbai) and went on to hone her skills at Vidal Sassoon & Kevin Fortune Hairstyling Academy (London, UK).
She got her first break in Bollywood in 2009 when she got the opportunity to work with Priyanka Chopra. Since then, she’s had the privilege & pleasure of working with some of the most respected & talented names in the Indian Film industry. She has also contributed her skills in several movies such as Raazi, Bajirao Mastani, Barfi, and Don 2.
When she’s not on set, Priyanka helps with the running of her mum’s salon – ‘Beyond Beauty‘ in Mumbai.
Ever wondered what’s it like to have a booming career in finance while also being the most sought after male influencer of the country?
Hear it from our M-Power podcast guest for today, the famous Rizwan Bachav.
He is an investment banker and a luxury lifestyle influencer whose lifestyle has amassed him thousands of followers on social media making him an Instagram star!
Today we will discuss his journey, the challenges of being an influencer and of course tips on how to be successful at it.
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How do you build upon a successful jewellery brand, and take forward its legacy into a new and pioneering direction?
On today’s episode of M-Power we have with us, Vandana Jagwani founder of Vandals World, India’s first designer lab grown diamond jewellery brand, and the creative head who has taken her family business Mahesh Notandass Fine Jewellery’s name forward.
Vandana shares with us her journey of starting this sustainable jewellery brand- that combines a lineage in traditional jewellery with new-age capabilities of lab grown diamonds and how she heads her family business as well.
Tune in now to know more about the vision, the mission and the dedication it takes to be a woman entrepreneur, with sustainability, design and creativity at the heart of everything she does.
On today’s episode we will talk about how to be a successful influencer - many people think being an influencer equals taking selfies and uploading them. In reality it’s so so much more. It requires planning, coordination, and most importantly storytelling! You have to know your audience and what content will be appealing to them and tie that in with what you’re good at! So without further ado, I’d like to introduce my guest who is a successful mommy blogger who is also a well-known award winning fashion, beauty & lifestyle blogger, digital content creator and You Tuber – Shrima Rai.
Shrima grew up in the United States and later settled down in Mumbai with her husband and kids. She has been a banker, model and Mrs.India Globe. Her content brings the best of the the Indian and Western world that appeal to the Global Indian.
She has launched her own curated Style Closet with Pernia's Pop Up and has been selected to act in a major Samsung's Digital Digital AD for a home appliance.
The mother of two, Shrima has an innate sense of fashion and balances a holistic approach to her lifestyle. And today we are going to be discussing how to be a successful influencer while balancing a family life.
Great shoes take you places! And if you love shoes as much as I do, you will agree with me that a woman can never have enough shoes! And today we have with us just the right person to tell you what the hottest shoe trends are, how to shop for shoes and for all you inspiring shoes designers out there, what it takes to be one!
It is a pleasure to introduce Sonali Dalwani – footwear and accessory designer and Founder of Crimzon.
Crimzon is a Luxury Indian footwear label which was conceptualised by designer Sonali in 2003 to bring international finesse to shoes with an Indian flair. The brand serves a vast clientele worldwide which includes celebrities celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Vidya Balan among others.
Sonali Dalwani’s early years saw her working in close quarters with luxury international brands including Karl Lagerfeld, Mary McFadden, Pons Quintana and Emanuel Ungaro.
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Are you ready for My Top 5 shopping secrets?
In my latest M-Power podcast episode I will be sharing tips on how to be a smart shopper.
“You have a great eye for fashion” – If only I had a penny for everytime I’ve heard this! And while I take this as a compliment to my style, I attribute it more to my shopping skills! That’s because I truly believe that smart shopping requires a bit of thought and a bit of planning too.
So if you love shopping as much as I do, this episode is going to be of great help as I will be sharing some amazing shopping tips and hacks that I have learnt over the years! From when, where and why you should invest in certain pieces to how to achieve a winning look, I’m here to spill my top 5 shopping secrets.
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Bringing to you an ultimate guide to London! Who loves London as much as I do? Well today I’m bringing you what’s hot, what’s cool and what’s new in The city. Where to shop, what to do, where to eat, and of course the hottest spots to party in London - I have it all covered for you in my latest podcast.
So if you’re planning to travel to the UK this summer, then you’re in for a treat!
I recently travelled to London with my family for a 10 day holiday. And it was the most fun and relaxing time we’ve had. We spent our days lunching out, shopping, meeting friends, enjoying the nightlife and just strolling around the city and in the beautiful parks & squares that are so quintessentially London.
Are you ready to hit London with me? Tune in and listen to the full podcast!
On today’s episode we have with us someone who has been creating magic with one plant-based Egg at a time. Introducing Shraddha Bhansali, Co-founder and COO of Evo Foods.
Shraddha is a passionate foodie and vegan, who owns and operates a vegetarian restaurant and bar in Mumbai called Candy & Green. She has also launched a vegetarian rooftop lounge called Candy Club. Her entrepreneurial spirit has been recognized by Forbes who have included her in their 30 under 30 list in 2018.
Her efforts to promote green and clean eating habits have landed her prestigious publications like CNBC, Economic Times, Times of India, among others. She has also given a TEDx talk on the importance of sustenance and sustainability in our eating habits.
Shraddha serves as the Sustainability and CSR head for the National Restaurant Association of India (Youth Committee).
Coming to her unique venture, Evo Food, a clean protein company, was started in 2019 with the mission to end animal agriculture by creating superior substitutes. It is Asia’s first 100% plant based liquid egg. Using the power of science & plant magic, Evo Foods transform indigenous ingredients into eggs.
Their mission is to empower those on the imperfect journey of eating better to make more concious decisions without compromising on their cravings.
As Walt Disney rightly said – All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. And today we have with us a successful entrepreneur who found his calling after almost 30 years and made it big in the world of arts – Raj Shahani, a businessman and a sculptor.
Prior to his work as an artist, Raj spent over three decades as a businessman and marketing professional with companies in different corners of the world, before settling down in New York a few years ago. Only five years ago, he reignited his childhood love for the arts, and has made a name for himself as a prolific sculptor with a knack for creating exemplary human figurines.
He began developing his artist practice at the Arts Students League in New York, going on to work in studios in the United States and Amsterdam. Rhoda was his biggest inspiration since childhood and also He cites artists Phillipe Faraut (USA) and Jeremy Lipking (the Netherlands) as his mentors, encouraging him to follow his natural talent for sculpture.
Raj is an active member on the board for the Arts Students League of New York and the Fine Arts society of America He is also on the board of The Most Outstanding American Teen a sister organisation of Miss America. Raj Shahani is on the board of Indo American Arts Council as well.
Tune in to the latest M-Power episode to find out more about Raj’s journey.
Every woman has her own unique facial features, skin tone, and hair texture that define her. Sometimes all she needs is someone to identify her assets and accentuate them. Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy helps women enhance their inherent beauty.
A founder-member of Skin & You - ranked Mumbai’s 3rd best clinic in dermatology by The Times of India’s All India Lifestyle Hospital & Clinic Ranking Survey 2015 – Dr Geeta is a qualified dermatologist, with expertise in skin, nail, and hair care.
In a short span of 10 years, her expertise in aesthetic dermatology has won her several awards, the most recent being the Vogue Beauty Award 2017 for the Best of Industry - Skin Expert.
Apart from running a successful practice, and being a hands-on mother, Dr Geeta also consults at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Malabar Hill and Cumballa Hill hospital.
Her state-of-the-art clinic provides treatments for skin and hair issues, acne and scar removal, medi-facials, chemical peels, pigmentation, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin lightening, vampire lift, mini facelift with threads, and a 360 degree program of heat freeze and dissolve for body shaping and inch loss.
Tune in to know more about Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy’s journey so far.
Today we have a sparkling episode lined up for you with a renowned jewellery designer who creates magnificent fine jewellery - Anuj Shah, founder and creative head of the House of Umrao.
Adorned by fabulous women worldwide such as Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and more, Jewels by Umrao created by Anuj adds a modern touch to Umrao’s traditional craft which can be seen in all the pieces that are created with latest cutting-edge technologies to produce innovative and fresh designs that stand the test of time.
Anuj is also passionate about paintings, art and antiques which are often translated into his designs.
Carrying forward the illustrious legacy of his forbearers, Anuj is here to share with us his journey and help us up our jewellery game with the latest trends in this space.
On today’s episode I will be sharing with you if Paris should be on your list of holiday destinations when planning a family holiday.
I will be talking about how you can look at Paris through two different lenses, that is - holidaying in Paris with family vs holidaying in Paris with your partner.
This episode is all about how both the trips can be completely different yet fun.
I am also sharing some tips and places to visit as a couple and as a family especially places to eat, shop, spend family time together and the best touristy sights!
On today’s episode we are chatting up with Rakhee Vaswani, Founder of Palate Culinary Studio and Academy in Mumbai.
Rakhee is well known for her magical hands as she can literally stir up amazing, delectable & easy-to-make dishes with common, ingredients that you can find in your kitchen. She’s is a renowned celebrity chef, a culinary expert, food consultant and cooking show host.
Rakhee was certified by the prestigious Gordon Ramsey's Tante Marie in London, Ashburton Cookery School Richmond Master Baker and many more.
She is also the author of the amazing cookbook- Picky Eaters: And Others Meal-time Battles, which guides parents and kids on how they can make everyday food fun, exciting and yummy.
On today’s episode of M-power, we are going green with environmental activist - Saher Bhamla of The Bhamla Foundation.
Saher Bhamla is part of the founding family of the Bhamla Foundation, a non-governmental organization that focuses on healthcare, the environment and child care. She has very strong values and from a young age she has been passionate about the environment. Through her foundation, Saher aims to motivate the younger generation across the world to come together to preserve the planet.
On today’s episode we will be discussing Saher journey in helping the environment, what role social media plays in promoting environmental campaigns and what the future looks like for Saher and her foundation.
On today’s episode we have with us fashion maestro and ace costume designer ~ Neeta Lulla. With over more than 380 Films under her creative credit, Ms. Lulla has crafted her unique position in the dynamic field of fashion design & Costume styling for films, her design extends to lifestyle and home decor.
She has revived and contemporised some of India's heritage weaves in her collections, from the exquisite Benares Brocade, opulent kanjeevaram to regal Paithani. Her unique design philosophy magically marries Edwardian cuts, renaissance palette with quintessential Indian soul.
Some of her accolades comprise of the best fashion film award for her bridal campaign from the London fashion film festival, a coveted proclamation from the mayor of Austin USA naming 16th August as Neeta Lulla Day.
The only designer in the country to have 4 National awards was also now invited by the prestigious Academy of motion picture of arts & science as a member of the jury for the Oscar awards. She has recently been appointed as one of the panellist’s of the Costume Designers Branch Executive Committee of the Academy awards.
Having been a part of the entertainment and music industry for many years, Gaurav is currently the Chief Programming & Digital Strategy Officer for Radio One, Radio Nasha, Punjabi Fever & Fever Fm. He's truly an all-rounder in the entertainment industry from being a Radio Host, Theatre personality, a Singer, an Entertainer, Traveler, Foodie, among many other things. Launched Radio Mirchi, Radio City & Planet M, Sharma G is also a part of Radio One’s -“Night Shift”- a show covers the biggest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s. All this from the extensive personal collection of music and trivia of the host Sharma G! So let’s find out more about Gaurva Sharma or as well all know him – RJ Sharma G
Today’s M-Power guest is stunning, fabulous and a Dental Aesthetician!
Excited to have Dr Rashika Vijan with us here who will be sharing her life’s journey as a Dentist, entrepreneur and a fashionista!
Using the most cutting edge technology and systems from all over the world, Dr. Rashika has treated over 1000 patients for Smile Design. With a team of 10 specialist doctors under 1 roof giving her patients the most satisfying and pain free treatment, she runs the Dr Rashika Vijan Dental Studio which received the award for excellence for quality innovation and management for the year 2017. Dr.Rashika was inspired by a passion for perfection and excellence and she has 17 years of experience in the field of dentistry.
On today’s episode of M-Power, we are exploring the journey of a business leader across many verticals and a true visionary in the fields of healthcare, education, infrastructure, sports and more; the one and only Dr. Ajeenkya D Y Patil- Chairman the D Y Patil Group.
Dr Ajeenkya shared with us what it takes to build the legacy of the DY Patil Group. Among many grand accolades and impressive achievements apart, Ajeenkya is also a man of many passions - he loves technology, travel and of course, his wonderful family.