EkWomen

EkWomen Episode 24: Medha & Monika

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:30:13 GMT

Medha Jaishankar and Monika Patel, founders of the EkWomen podcast, discuss life, relationships and their EkWomen journey.

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EkWomen Episode 23: Dakshima Happuthanthri

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:30:15 GMT

Dakshima Happuthanthri, a former attorney in Sri Lanka and now a social worker in Calgary gets candid on the trials of being a queer woman.

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EkWomen Episode 22: Nicole Downer

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:30:37 GMT

Nicole Downer, daughter of an Indian mum and English dad, speaks about her Bangalore childhood before starting her UK financial career.

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EkWomen Episode 21: Trisha Sakhuja Walia

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:30:08 GMT

Queens girl and co-founder Brown Girl magazine, Trisha Sakhuja Walia, shares her views on creating digital content and social media strategies.

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EkWomen Episode 20: Shazia Mirza

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:30:57 GMT

Britain’s first women of colour stand-up comedian, Shazia Mirza explains why she  began a career in acting, comedy and writing. 

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EkWomen Episode 19: Shaheen Mistri

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:30:14 GMT

CEO of Teach for India and founder of Akanksha, Shaheen Mistri explains why she returned to India and joined the non-profit world.

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EkWomen Episode 18: Pooja Bavishi

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:21:36 GMT

Pooja Bavishi not only founded her artisanal ice cream brand, Malai, but is one of Inc Magazine's 100 female founders in October 2020. 

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EkWomen Episode 17: Kanchan Koya

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 18:30:41 GMT

Poona born, Brooklyn based, molecular biologist, nutritionist and author, Kanchan Koya, works at the intersection of food and medicine. 

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EkWomen Episode 16: Raj Girn

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:41:26 GMT

Founder of Anokhi Lifestyle magazine and Open Chest Confidence Academy, Raj Girn talks about her journey from London to Toronto.SS 

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EkWomen Episode 15: Priya Doraswamy

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:30:44 GMT

Bangalore born, New Jersey based, Priya Doraswamy, runs a successful independent literary agency, Lotus Lane literary. 

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EkWomen Episode 14: Geeta Anand

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:30:25 GMT

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Geeta Anand became the first woman and woman of color Dean at the Berkeley School of Journalism. 

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EkWomen Episode 13: Reshma Patel

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:30:01 GMT

The  first Indian American who sought office as Comptroller of New York City, Reshma Patel shares her journey from poverty to finance whiz. 

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EkWomen Episode 12: Sindhya Valloppillil

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:30:47 GMT

After her Masters in global fashion management, Sindhya Valloppill, found success as a founder, writer, venture partner and diversity activist. 

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EkWomen Episode 11: Sujata Bajaj

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:31:20 GMT

Renowned artist, Sujata Bajaj, takes us on her journey from Jaipur to Poona, Paris to Oslo. 

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EkWomen Episode 10: Bandana Purkayastha

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:30:46 GMT

Kolkatta born Bandana Purkayastha found her niche as Professor of Sociology and Asian/American Studies at the University of Connecticut. 

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EkWomen Episode 9: Meera Gandhi

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 04:39:01 GMT

From head girl of Mumbai’s Cathedral School to becoming a global philanthropist, influencer Meera Gandhi shares stories from her life. 

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EkWomen Episode 8: Bijal Trivedi

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:30:34 GMT

Award winning freelance writer and scientist, Bijal Trivedi talks about being a science journalist who specializes in medicine and health. 

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EkWomen Episode 7: Rujuta Vaidya

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:30:26 GMT

US based Bollywood choreographer, Rujuta Vaidya, shares her adventures as a student of the iconic Saroj Khan and much more. 

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EkWomen Episode 6: Seema Anand

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:30:11 GMT

Kamasutra expert is just one of the hats worn by coach, guide, healer, mythologist and Instagrammer, Seema Anand, who loves telling stories. 

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EkWomen Episode 5: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 18:30:20 GMT

Award winning author, poet, academic and activist, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni takes us on her journey from Calcutta to Houston. 

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EkWomen Episode 4: Ira Trivedi

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:30:55 GMT

Author, columnist, and yoga guru, Ira Trivedi  has lived and worked in four countries, nine cities, and three continents. 

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EkWomen Episode 3: Payal Kadakia

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:30:08 GMT

MIT alum and ClassPass founder Payal Kadakia discusses juggling identities, and how her passion for dance helped her create a billion-dollar business.

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EkWomen Episode 2: Shalini Vadhera

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:30:53 GMT

Serial entrepreneur Shalini Vadhera talks about the challenges of raising funds as a women, and how she uses the beauty industry as a catalyst for global change.  

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EkWomen Episode 1: Maneet Chauhan

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:30:44 GMT

Outspoken celebrity chef, Maneet Chauhan, reveals the ups and downs she has faced on her journey from Ranchi to Nashville. 

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EkWomen Teaser

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT

EkWomen brings you stories of inspirational/successful women from the South Asian Diaspora who shift narratives.

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