Best Sanjana Singh Podcasts (2025)

Ever wondered how a small idea can turn into something huge? Meet Sujata & Tanya, the sisters behind Suta Sarees. They started in a tiny garage during Covid with just one employee, dreaming of making malmal sarees that are simple, fun, and affordable. Today, their brand reaches women across India, empowering artisans and changing the way people wea…

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After Eats: Turning Everyday Tradition Into a Brand! 24:00

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What if retirement was the start of your boldest chapter yet? Meet Prakash Baid, the Marwari entrepreneur who turned India’s most loved after-meal ritual - Mukhwas into a refreshing new brand: After Eats. From spicy, tangy twists to classic family flavors, every mix is 100% natural and made to keep traditions alive. Why did he refuse to “retire”? H…

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The Benne Story: From Zero Expectations to Endless Queues! 29:00

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What happens when two Bangaloreans in Mumbai decide they can’t live without their favorite childhood dosa? They don’t just crave it… they create a revolution. In this episode of Voices for Local, host Monisha Singh Katial sits down with Akhil and Shreya, the couple behind Benne – Mumbai’s newest obsession where queues wrap around the block for a pl…

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TND EP #50 w/ Alexander Beiner & Sanjana Singh | Psychedelics, the DMT-X Trials & Daniel Schmactenberger on the Information Matrix 58:59

2+ y ago58:59

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ABOUT ALEXANDER BEINER Alexander Beiner has researched shamanism in South America and Africa. Campaigning for the legalization of plant medicines and the expansion of religious freedom, he has contributed to several major newspapers and journals. Beyond the Basin is his first novel. He is also one of the founders of Rebel Wisdom, a popular alternat…

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Zuzana Gombošová (Malai) 16:45

2+ y ago16:45

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We’re heading down to Kochi this episode, as Monisha speaks to Zuzana Gombosova, a material researcher and designer from Slovakia, who is the co-founder of Malai, a company that designs and develops bio-based materials from Bacterial Cellulose that they grow. Zuzana tells us about the challenges of working with biodegradable materials, the fascinat…

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VFL Turns 50! 36:11

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Voices for Local turns 50! Well, not 50 years – but 50 episodes, and we think that’s something to celebrate! It’s been a fun, fascinating, and fulfilling journey across the length and breadth of the country, getting to know the stories behind some incredible brands. What better way to mark the occasion than to look back at some of our favourite epi…

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Saarus Nirhali (Glasshopper) 23:16

3y ago23:16

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This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha gets talking to Saarus Nirhali, the founder of Glasshopper, a Bangalore-based stained glass studio that creates suncatchers, panels, lamp-shades, tea light holders, and jewellery. Monisha asks her what it was like to leave behind a career in criminal law, how she got into stained glass, and how she sources he…

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Tarveen Kaur Vohra & Jasjyot Singh Hans (Tappa) 15:13

3y ago15:13

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Monisha chats with sibling duo Tarveen Kaur Vohra & Jasjyot Singh Hans, the co-founders of fashion brand Tappa, whose first collection features gender neutral clothes in sizes that fit all body types. They chat about how the brand started, the reaction they’ve received, the effectiveness of fashion as a medium of queer representation, and how their…

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Moonshine Meadery - Nitin Vishwas 29:34

3y ago29:34

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We’re featuring a brand on Voices for Local this week that is creating quite a buzz in the beverage space with their unique catalogue of mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with various fruits and spices. Nitin Vishwas, one of the co-founders and self-proclaimed ‘Benevolent Overlord’s of the Pune-based Moonshine Mea…

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Sanjana Patel (La Folie) 21:16

3y ago21:16

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On Voices For Local this week, Monisha chats with the Co-Founder, Creative Director and Executive Chef of La Folie – Sanjana Patel herself, who opens up about her grandmother being the spark in her life and her cooking inspiration, and what it’s like to marry and work with your childhood sweetheart. She also speaks about returning to India after st…

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Prateeksh & Agnay Mehra (The Spotted Cow Fromagerie) 23:20

3y ago23:20

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Monisha gets into conversation with cheesemaking brother duo, Prateeksh & Agnay Mehra, the co-founders of The Spotted Cow Fromagerie, a small creamery based in Mumbai that make handmade artisanal cheeses which are 100% vegetarian and preservative free. They tell Monisha how they went from brewing beer to making cheese, their stinky first few batche…

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Mandavi Kanchan (Bruijn) 18:09

3y ago18:09

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This week, on Voices For Local, we have Mandavi Kanchan, the Founder and Creative Head of Bruijn on the show. Bruijn offers nourishing, gourmet delights which are modern interpretations of classic dried fruits & nuts. Mandavi tells Monisha more about growing up around her family’s homegrown small business, her key learnings like perseverance, adapt…

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Rahul Reddy (Subko) 30:16

3y ago30:16

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On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha continues her foray into the F&B industry, by speaking to the founder of a brand that’s been on everyone’s mind, everyone’s lips and everyone’s Instagram feeds. We have Rahul Reddy, Co-Founder of Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters on the show this week, and he opens up to Monisha about Subko was created to …

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Chris Zandee (Himalayan Products) 19:59

3y ago19:59

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We’re travelling in a new direction on this episode, and not just because the brand we’re featuring on the show today is based in Kashmir. Happy to announce that Voices For Local will now be eating and drinking its way into the food & beverage industry! To kick this off, Monisha speaks to Chris Zandee, the founder of Himalayan Products, who makes n…

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Samriddh Burman (The Burlap People) 21:43

3y ago21:43

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This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Samriddh Burman, founder of The Burlap People, that works with third and fourth generation indigenous craftspeople to develop aesthetically pleasing, high quality, sustainable-crafted products made out of natural fibres such as jute and cotton, combined with salvaged leather. Samri…

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Santanu Das (Maku Textiles) 23:27

3y ago23:27

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Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to Santanu Das, the founder of Maku Textiles, a textile and clothing label that has its roots in the slow fiber movement and the use of handwoven cloth. Santanu explains his emotional connect to jamdani and Dhakai, creating a global community of clients, why he wanted to revive an artform like Tangail, hav…

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Tanvi Agarwal (House of Ekam) 18:13

3y ago18:13

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On this episode, Monisha chats with Tanvi Agarwal, the Founder and Creative Head at House of Ekam, that curates a catalogue of one of a kind, handcrafted home furnishings & decor directly sourced directly from artisans across India. Tanvi tells us about how her father instilled the importance of financial independence in her, on her sourcing experi…

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Poornima Garg (Home Neera) 23:05

3y ago23:05

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Monisha gets into conversation with Poornima Garg, the owner and creative head of Home Neera, a brand that creates handwoven art dhurries inspired by everyday narratives, on this episode of Voices For Local. Poornima gives us a background on what these traditional handwoven rugs really are, the moment she got her first dhurrie made, the birth of Ho…

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Mallika Reddy (Cancelled Plans) 23:59

3y ago23:59

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This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Mallika Reddy, who believes cancelled plans lead to the best outcomes. Naturally, she named her sustainable streetwear fashion brand… you guessed it – Cancelled Plans. She tells Monisha what it’s like experimenting and using unconventional materials, like the time she created a jac…

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Dhruva Patel (Studio Wildflower) 17:03

3y ago17:03

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On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Dhruva Patel. She is the founder of Studio Wildflower, a home decor and accessories studio based in Ahmedabad, that hand crafts ceramicware, rugs, scarfs, glassware, and tableware, inspired by nature. Monisha asks her about how her tryst with ceramics began, and feeling connec…

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Patricia Zadeng (Lapâr) 14:20

3y ago14:20

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Voices For Local heads (virtually, of course) to the Northeastern state of Mizoram on this episode, as we meet Patricia Zadeng, the founder of Lapâr, a contemporary textile brand. Patricia tells Monisha more about the meaning behind the name Lapâr, the significance of the Mizo puan and how long it takes to weave one, the challenges local Mizo weave…

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TND EP #49 W/ Zachary Winchester & Sanjana Singh | Talking about Reality 1:08:27

3y ago1:08:27

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Zachary Winchester: Instagram @iamanonsenseman Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh ; https://sanjanasingh.substack.com/ The Naked Dialogue Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheNakedDialogue

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TND Bonus EP: Talking about Reality w/ Zachary & Sanjana 1:27:46

3y ago1:27:46

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Enjoy this bonus EP! Zachary Winchester: Instagram @iamanonsenseman Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh ; https://sanjanasingh.substack.com/ The Naked Dialogue Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheNakedDialogue

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TND EP#48 w/ Ramzy Abueita | Decriminalisation & Neuroscience of Psychedelics 1:58:58

3y ago1:58:58

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Ramzy Abueita identifies as a scientist, synesthete, mystic & a psychonaut. He is currently a revolutionary psychedelic policy reform warrior. Also, he’s a neuroscientist, artist, poet, traveler & photographer from Boulder, CO. Ramzy Abueita: https://instagram.com/ramzy Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh ; https://sanjanasingh…

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K Margaret Zinyu (Woven Threads) 21:51

3y ago21:51

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On Voices for Local this week, Monisha is joined by Kevisedenuo Margaret Zinyu from Kohima Nagaland. She is the founder of Woven Threads, a design initiative to encourage, support and mentor the women of Nagaland to sustain their roots by preserving the unique tradition of weaving. Margaret opens up to Monisha about her move from the corporate worl…

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Indu Menon and Chitra Gopalakrishnan (Kara Weaves) 24:00

3y ago24:00

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Monisha speaks to mother-daugher duo Indu Menon and Chitra Gopalakrishnan on this episode of Voices for Local. They are the co-founders of Kara Weaves, a social enterprise working with co-operatives in Kerala to create fair-trade handwoven textiles. They share what it’s been like working with over 800 weavers from these local weaving co-ops across …

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Divya & Pragya Batra (Quirksmith) 18:48

3+ y ago18:48

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This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha has sister duo Divya & Pragya Batra on the show to talk about their handcrafted silver jewellery brand Quirksmith. They narrate the story behind their design philosophy "Apne jazbaat peheniye", and why Divya zeroed in on working with silver. Pragya tells us more about their best-sellers, and they share some a…

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Aradhana Anand (limón) 14:56

3+ y ago14:56

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On this episode of Voices for Local, let’s see how a Delhi-based design studio takes the humble chair and makes it into a signature piece of art for your very own living room. Monisha chats with the founder of limón, Aradhana Anand, who tells her what got her thinking about upholstering Indian handloom saris onto chairs, how she decides which weave…

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Daisy Tanwani (Pinklay) 22:38

3+ y ago22:38

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This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha is in conversation with Daisy Tanwani, the Founder & CEO of Pinklay, a brand dealing in comfortable clothing and striking home furnishings. Daisy tells Monisha what it’s like to work with the director of her company (who also happens to be her husband), facing regressive gender roles and prejudice from suppli…

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Sreejith Jeevan (Rouka) 23:38

3+ y ago23:38

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For this episode of Voices for Local, Monisha makes her way down the Malabar coast to Kerala, to speak to Sreejith Jeevan, the Founder and Head of Design, Rouka. He tells Monisha about how he started to look at a Kasavu sari through a global lens, how he aims to making it relevant in more ways than one, making Indian festivals his muse, and challen…

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Sujata & Taniya Biswas (Suta) 23:22

3+ y ago23:22

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Today, on Voices for Local, Monisha is back with a brand that makes her favourite outfit ever - the sari. She speaks to the co-founders of Suta, Sujata and Taniya Biswas, who gave up their corporate life to pursue their passion. The sister duo tells Monisha what it was like to grow up in Odisha and West Bengal seeing women wear saris everyday, how …

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Shaan Shah (FREAKINS) 12:59

3+ y ago12:59

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On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Shaan Shah, the co-founder of denim apparel brand FREAKINS. Shaan opens up about being an entrepreneur in his early 20s, entering the D2C (direct-to-consumer) space, and starting the brand to address the issue of denims from international brands not catering to the body type a…

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Sahiba Madan (Kalakaari Haath) 19:22

3+ y ago19:22

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This week, Monisha is looking at walls. No, really. Voices For Local steps into the world of home decor on this episode, as Monisha speaks to the Founder & Managing Partner of Kalakaari Haath, Sahiba Madan. Kalakaari Haath is a design studio that makes beautiful wallpapers, wall arts and decals in traditional prints. Sahiba tells Monisha about usin…

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Saumya Somesh (Ahilya) 15:51

3+ y ago15:51

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On the show today, Monisha is in conversation with Saumya Somesh, the marketing coordinator of Ahilya, a hand-painted apparel brand established only last year by her mother Shalini Jain. Aiming to combine India’s century old weaving traditions with contemporary style, Saumya tells us the journey of setting up Ahilya – the brainchild of a non-profit…

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Akshay Narvekar (Bombay Shirt Company) 20:51

3+ y ago20:51

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Today, on Voices For Local, we feature the first online custom shirt brand in India – Bombay Shirt Company. Its dynamic founder Akshay Narvekar speaks to Monisha about gamifying the process of custom-designing your own shirt using a unique algorithm, making it through a pandemic in which people were stuck at home not wearing shirts to work or parti…

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Yukti & Sheela Bajaj (Caught Craft Handed) 16:44

3+ y ago16:44

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On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with dadi-poti duo from Delhi, Sheela & Yukti Bajaj, who started Caught Craft Handed during the lockdown. Sheela knits and crochets a whole range of “handcrafted with love” products, while her granddaughter Yukti runs the business through social media. They tell me about their most…

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Kena Shah (Inara) 13:57

3+ y ago13:57

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This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha chats with Kena Shah, the founder of the Ahmedabad-based trendy clothing brand Inara. Kena shares stories of growing up always trying to upgrade her school uniform with folds and knots, which then manifested in doing a fashion-based project during her MBA, and finally in her own label. She also told Monisha a…

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TND EP#47 w/ Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri | On The Kashmir Files, Democracy & Right-Left Wing Narratives 54:17

3+ y ago54:17

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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is an Indian film director, screenwriter and author who works in Hindi cinema. As of 2022, he is a member of the board of India's Central Board of Film Certification and a cultural representative of Indian Cinema at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. https://twitter.com/vivekagnihotri Sanjana Singh (The Host): https:/…

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Nikita Barmecha (EcoRight) 16:49

3+ y ago16:49

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On this Earth Day Special episode of Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to Nikita Barmecha, the co-founder of EcoRight, a brand that, in their own words, makes products that make the planet happy. They use organic materials to create sustainable, trendy bags of all kinds – from totes and crossbody bags to backpacks and grocery bags. Nikita tells Moni…

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Vivek Sahni (Kama Ayurveda) 23:51

3+ y ago23:51

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On the 20th episode of Voices For Local, we’re celebrating a brand that’s commemorating its very own 20. This year marks 20 years of Kama Ayurveda, a brand that promotes India’s age-old practice of wellness through its authentically-made, luxurious products. Monisha sits down with CEO & Co-Founder Vivek Sahni, who takes her through the genesis of t…

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TND EP#46 On Intelligence & the Human Condition w/ Zachary Winchester & Sanjana Singh 2:12:09

3+ y ago2:12:09

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Zachary Winchester: Instagram @iamanonsenseman Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh ; https://sanjanasingh.substack.com/ The Naked Dialogue Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheNakedDialogue

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Vasanthi Veluri (Peoli) 22:53

3+ y ago22:53

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Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha takes to the hills, as she speaks to Vasanthi Veluri whose brand Peoli is based in Almora, Uttarakhand. Peoli works with artisans and farming communities of the Kumaon region, using hand spun, naturally dyed pure materials to make premium hand knit apparel. Vasanthi talks to Monisha about always putting the artis…

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Ritu Oberoi (ForSarees) 17:04

3+ y ago17:04

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This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets chatting with Ritu Oberoi, the founder of ForSarees, a saree brand that works to revive indigenous crafts and weaves across India. Ritu tells us about her journey giving up a job in media to start her own passion project, how ForSarees works with over 300 weaver families, how she wants to keep discoverin…

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TND EP#45 w/ Christopher Sweat | On Political Poetry, Theory & Philosophy 48:44

3+ y ago48:44

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Christopher Sweat: https://twitter.com/SweatEm Sanjana Singh (The Host): https://linktr.ee/sanjanasingh ; https://sanjanasingh.substack.com/ The Naked Dialogue Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheNakedDialogue

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Dhruv Kohli (Veedaa) 26:11

3+ y ago26:11

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Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha is joined in the studio by the Co-Founder and Head of Product Development of Veedaa, Dhruv Kohli. Dhruv tells us how Veedaa is a brand that spends practically nothing on marketing and lets the products speak for themselves. He also tells Monisha the process of developing candles that are modern renditions of trad…

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TND EP#44 w/ Andres B. Munoz Mosquera | On NATO, Russia-Ukraine & Jewish Philosophy 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

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Mr. Andrés B. Muñoz Mosquera is one of the three NATO senior legal advisors. Mr. Muñoz Mosquera joined NATO in year 2000 as a civilian and he is the NATO Commander's Legal Advisor (Director of the ACO/SHAPE Office of Legal Affairs) since 2014. https://shape.nato.int/about/leadership-staff-2/directorates/office-of-legal-affairs Sanjana Singh (The Ho…

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Karishma Kajaria (Nitara) 21:40

3+ y ago21:40

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This week’s Voices For Local episode features Karishma Kajaria, the Founder of handmade ceramics brand Nitara. Karishma tells Monisha about her move from fashion to ceramics and how Nitara is a one-woman team. If that’s not inspiring enough, she also shares some practises at Nitara that prove how fair-trade and sustainability are not just buzzwords…

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Lavanya Nalli (Nalli Silks) 35:33

3+ y ago35:33

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On this Women’s Day Special episode of Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with the Vice Chair of iconic brand Nalli Silks, Lavanya Nalli, who opens up about what it was like to grow up in a house with the Nalli legacy, and the challenges, external and internal, of taking Nalli online and replicating the Nalli in-store experience. She …

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Gauri Malik (Sirohi) 24:33

3+ y ago24:33

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On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha chats with Gauri Malik, the founder of Sirohi, a brand supported by her non–profit, the Skilled Samaritan Foundation. Gauri speaks about Sirohi’s mission to provide income opportunities to women from marginalised communities, the resistance she faced while reaching out to these women, how she connects th…