Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial
Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial
The time has come for India’s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, ch…Social links:
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How Meemee’s Turned a Childhood Dream into a Nationwide Ice Cream Craze
Ice cream is simple. Building a brand around it? Not so simple. In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with the founder Meha Agrawal behind Meemee's Ice cream one of India’s most loved new-age dessert brands to understand how a childhood obsession turned into a fast-growing ice cream bus…
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How Olive Bar & Kitchen Changed Fine Dining in India!
Restaurants look glamorous, but behind every successful plate is relentless pressure, razor-thin margins, and brutal reality. In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with a seasoned hospitality professional AD Singh to uncover what truly goes into building and sustaining restaurants in In…
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Why India Is Ready to Be the World’s Wedding Destination
ndian weddings look magical, but behind every seamless moment is absolute madness. In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Nemish Sanghvi, Founder of WE Hospitality, a pioneer who has spent over 28 years building some of India’s biggest weddings and celebrations across the world. Fr…
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Why Cultural Identity Matters in Luxury Design?
In this episode of Voices for Local, we explore the reality of Indian luxury fashion through an honest, grounded conversation with designer Seema Singh, founder of SS by Seema Singh. From a small-town upbringing in Bihar to building a luxury brand in Mumbai, Seema shares how culture, craft, and li…
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How Indian Heritage Continues to Inspire Global Fashion
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Nachiket Barve, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, known for seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary global design. 🧵✨ What began as a curiosity for form, fabric, and culture evolved into a design philosophy…
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Why Indian Weddings Became a Multi-Crore Empire
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Parthip Thyagarajan, the visionary force behind Weeding Sutra a brand that is redefining how India plans, celebrates, and preserves the magic of weddings. ✨💍 What began as a simple intention to make wedding planning meaningful, stress-free, and…
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The Secret Behind Handwoven Sarees Nobody Talks About!
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Shraddha Sawant, the passionate founder of Massakali, a brand dedicated to celebrating Indian handwoven sarees and empowering women entrepreneurs. 🌸✨ What started as a love for traditional textiles has grown into a movement that brings the ele…
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Inside the Mind of a Fashion Creator: Kedar’s Journey with ECHKÉ
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Kedar, the visionary co-founder of ECHKÉ, a homegrown fashion label redefining modern Indian style with culture, craftsmanship, and individuality at its heart. 👗✨ What started as a desire to bridge the gap between high-end luxury and everyday …
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Story Behind Shegaon Kachori | A Legacy of Taste & Tradition
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Gagan Sharma, the torchbearer of the iconic Shegaon Kachori a delicacy that began as a humble prasad and grew into one of Maharashtra’s most loved food legacies. ✨ What started with a grandfather’s simple recipe in a small town has today transfo…
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From Pain to Purpose: Why She Built Tea Culture of the World
In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Dr. Rupali Ambegaonkar, the inspiring founder of Tea Culture of the World, a brand rooted in wellness, purity, and Indian heritage. 🍃 What started as a mother’s search to heal her child transformed into a passion that birthed one of India’s mo…
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