Welcome to "What's Your Mantra", our brand new podcast that's all about stepping into the "Spodlight" with our charming host, Mantra, who’ll take you on a thrilling joyride through candid chats, that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
Get ready to dive deep into the minds of our fascinating guests as they share their thoughts and stories, flowing effortlessly into multiple streams of conversation. From celebs to experts, and thought leaders, our interesting pool of guests will open up their hearts like never before. No clichés allowed here. We're all about keeping it real, raw, and honest.
So, buckle up and prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before!
Welcome to "What's Your Mantra", our brand new podcast that's all about stepping into the "Spodlight" with our charming host, Mantra, who’ll take you on a thrilling joyride through candid chats, that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.
Get ready to dive deep into the minds of our fascinating guests as they share their thoughts and stories, flowing effortlessly into multiple streams of conversation. From celebs to experts, and thought leaders, our interesting pool of guests will open up their hearts like never before. No clichés allowed here. We're all about keeping it real, raw, and honest.
So, buckle up and prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before!
🌱 How Chaitsi Ahuja is Making India More Sustainable?
In this powerful episode of What's Your Mantra, we speak with Chaitsi Ahuja, founder of Brown Living, India’s first plastic-free marketplace.
Discover how a single beach cleanup led to a full-blown eco-mission to fight plastic pollution and promote zero-waste living.
đź’ˇ Topics Covered: Sustainable living tips for beginners Plastic-free product alternatives.
Why sachet packaging is harming rural India
What is multi-layer plastic (MLP) & why it’s dangerous
How to live zero waste in India
Building eco-friendly businesses in India
Chapters:
00:00 – 01:18 – Introduction: Are we giving back to nature?
01:19 – 03:56 – Meet Chaitsi Ahuja, Founder of Brown Living
03:57 – 05:59 – The beach cleanup that changed her life
06:00 – 08:48 – What is multi-layer plastic (MLP)?
08:49 – 10:19 – The birth of Brown Living & early research
10:20 – 13:00 – What does “sustainability” actually mean?13:01 – 15:35 – Brown Living’s 5-step “Brown Lens” framework
15:36 – 20:45 – The sachet shampoo crisis in rural India
20:46 – 26:13 – Can we fix plastic waste at scale?
26:14 – 30:00 – Easy ways to start sustainable living at home
30:01 - 31:10 - Rethinking Skincare: Less is More
31:11 - 32:02 - Why Label Literacy Matters
32:03 - 34:20 - Trust, Regulations & Consumer Reality 34:21 - 36:00 - Convenience vs Sustainability
36:01 - 37:25 - Navigating Health Myths & Info Overload 37:26 - 39:13 - The Rise of Conscious Artisans
39:14 - 40:08 - From Arrowroot to Enzymes: Natural Alternatives
40:09 - 43:01 - Eco-Innovation: Packaging & Design Matters
43:02 - 48:05 - Greenwashing vs Genuine Sustainability 48:06 - 54:12 - Building Brown Living & a Sustainable Future
