In this episode of The Three Browns, we sit down with the incredibly talented Helani Sarath-Kumara to explore the intersections of culture, creativity, and couture. From finding love again to building a thriving fashion business, Helani shares her journey with honesty, passion, and a touch of humor.
We dive into her inspirations, the challenges of blending tradition with modern design, and how she balances life, love, and entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this conversation filled with insight, laughter, and plenty of heart.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - The Gather & Stitch origin story
6:00 - Meta Minds
8:21 - Influence of parents on creativity
10:19 - Comfort in front of a camera
12:18 - Re-exploring acting and drama
13:21 - Career choice perception in the Lankan community
16:52 - Encouraging her daughter to pursue her curiosities
23:04 - Her daughters inspiration on her design
24:51 - Modelling your own clothes
25:45 - Courage & how acting has helped
30:07 - Self awareness, insecurity and growth in relationships
34:55 - Healing & New love - meeting Kartik
38:25 - The importance of creating content
43:27 - Is it hard merging content creation with Kartik?
45:28 - Sri Lanka Migration Trivia
49:48 - Weirdest wedding request?
52:17 - White makeup and colourism in the community