S3E105: Grace, Grit & Garments: Meena Bindra on Building Biba and Breaking Barriers
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🧵 We’re back with Season 3 of The AboutHer Show—and what better way to kick it off than with our 105th episode, featuring the iconic Meena Bindra, founder of Biba. A pioneer who built a fashion empire later in life, Meena’s story is one of quiet strength, bold choices, and enduring impact.
✨ This conversation sits at the intersection of two of our key themes this season—Her Worth and The Second Act. It’s a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to bet on yourself, and that a woman’s value deepens with experience, not age
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Chapters:
(0:00) | The First Stitch
Introduction to Meena Bindra and her incredible journey.
(2:53) | Before Biba: The Woman Behind the Brand
Who was Meena Bindra before she became a household name?
(5:02) | Age is Just a Number, Gender is Not a Limitation
How age and gender shaped her confidence—and never held her back.
(6:54) | Space to Grow
With her husband relocating for work, Meena found the freedom to build something of her own.
(10:02) | Bet on Yourself
Her advice to women afraid to take financial risks when starting something new.
(12:48) | Silent Storms
The Unseen Battles of Being a Woman Entrepreneur in India.
(14:41) | Draping Empowerment
How Biba became more than a brand—it became a movement for women.
(16:31) | Passing the Baton
What it felt like to hand over the reins of Biba to her son, Siddharth.
(19:26) | Legacy, Reimagined
A son taking his mother’s legacy forward—and what it means for gender norms.
(21:11) | Then & Now: The Startup Shift
How the entrepreneurial landscape has changed since Meena began.
(24:02) | Women Mean Business
Why women’s contributions in business are still underestimated.
(25:50) | Pages from the Past
Why she decided to write her story—and the emotional moments along the way.
(28:36) | Words to the Next Generation
Her heartfelt message to young women dreaming big.
(29:37) | Rapid Fire: The Woman Behind the Wardrobe
A light-hearted wrap-up with quick takes from Meena’s life and legacy.
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