On today’s episode of Voices For Local, we have Founder & Creative Head of Studio Metallurgy – Advaeita Mathur. She shares how she took her love for metal and unconventional materials, and set up a brand that creates contemporary jewellery, accessories and home decor that celebrate individuality. Advaeita also lets us in on some marketing strategies, her secrets of brand building, and maintaining a strong customer base. 

To check out Studio Metallurgy’s work, log onto www.studiometallurgy.com or follow their journey on Instagram @studio.metallurgy. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram @monishasinghkatial. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us @voicesforlocal on Instagram.

CREDITS:

Host: Monisha Singh Katial (Twitter & Instagram)

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineer & Editor: Kartik Kulkarni

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Husein Haveliwala

On today’s episode of Voices For Local, we have Founder & Creative Head of Studio Metallurgy – Advaeita Mathur. She shares how she took her love for metal and unconventional materials, and set up a brand that creates contemporary jewellery, accessories and home decor that celebrate individuality. Advaeita also lets us in on some marketing strategies, her secrets of brand building, and maintaining a strong customer base.  To check out Studio Metallurgy’s work, log onto <a href="http://www.studiometallurgy.com">www.studiometallurgy.com</a> or follow their journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studio.metallurgy/?hl=en">Instagram @studio.metallurgy</a>. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/?hl=en">@monishasinghkatial</a>. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/">@voicesforlocal on Instagram</a>. CREDITS: Host: Monisha Singh Katial (<a href="https://twitter.com/monishakatial">Twitter</a> & <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/">Instagram</a>) This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production. Audio Engineer & Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a> Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a> Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a> Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

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, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.

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On today’s episode of Voices For Local, we have Founder & Creative Head of Studio Metallurgy – Advaeita Mathur. She shares how she took her love for metal and unconventional materials, and set up a brand that creates contemporary...

Advaeita Mathur (Studio Metallurgy)

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 fascinating production process of Malai’s material made from coconut water, the experience of working with coconut processing units, and what it’s like working in the sustainability space at international platforms vs in the Indian market.

Check out Malai at malai.eco, and follow their journey on Instagram @malai.eco. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram @monishasinghkatial. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us @voicesforlocal on Instagram.

CREDITS:

Host: Monisha Singh Katial (Twitter & Instagram)

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Audio Editor: Aditya Arya

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Husein Haveliwala

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 fascinating production process of Malai’s material made from coconut water, the experience of working with coconut processing units, and what it’s like working in the sustainability space at international platforms vs in the Indian market.
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Check out Malai at <a href="https://malai.eco/">malai.eco</a>, and follow their journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/malai.eco">Instagram @malai.eco</a>. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/?hl=en">@monishasinghkatial</a>. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/">@voicesforlocal on Instagram</a>.
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CREDITS:
Host: Monisha Singh Katial (<a href="https://twitter.com/monishakatial">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/">Instagram</a>)
This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production.
Audio Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Audio Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mix_by_a/">Aditya Arya</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

Zuzana Gombošová (Malai)

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 episodes and listen to what our favourite brands have been up to since they featured on the show?

And we had to include you in our celebrations, of course! So, keep an eye out on our Instagram handle @voicesforlocal, for some special offers that these brands have got exclusively for our loyal listeners. Use the coupon code on our Instagram to avail some awesome discounts with these brands!

On this episode:
Nafisa Rachel William

Studio Metallurgy (Advaeita Mathur)

Studio Beej (Arundhati Kumar)

Veedaa (Dhruv Kohli)

Caught Craft Handed (Yukti & Sheela Bajaj)

Bombay Shirt Company (Akshay Narvekar)

Rouka (Sreejith Jeevan)

Pinklay (Daisy Tanwani)

Quirksmith (Divya & Pragya Batra)

Subko (Rahul Reddy)

To keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram @monishasinghkatial. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us @voicesforlocal on Instagram.

CREDITS:

Host: Monisha Singh Katial (Twitter & Instagram)

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineers: Kartik Kulkarni & Lakshman Parsuram

Audio Editor: Aditya Arya

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Husein Haveliwala

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 episodes and listen to what our favourite brands have been up to since they featured on the show? And we had to include you in our celebrations, of course! So, keep an eye out on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/?hl=en">Instagram handle @voicesforlocal</a>, for some special offers that these brands have got exclusively for our loyal listeners. Use the coupon code on our Instagram to avail some awesome discounts with these brands!
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On this episode: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nafisarachelwilliam">Nafisa Rachel William</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/studio.metallurgy">Studio Metallurgy</a> (Advaeita Mathur)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiobeej">Studio Beej</a> (Arundhati Kumar)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/veedaacandle/">Veedaa</a> (Dhruv Kohli)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/caughtcrafthanded">Caught Craft Handed</a> (Yukti &amp; Sheela Bajaj)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bombayshirts">Bombay Shirt Company</a> (Akshay Narvekar)
<a href="https://instagram.com/roukabysreejithjeevan">Rouka</a> (Sreejith Jeevan)
<a href="https://instagram.com/pinklayindia">Pinklay</a> (Daisy Tanwani)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/quirksmithjewelry/?hl=en">Quirksmith</a> (Divya &amp; Pragya Batra)
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/subkocoffee">Subko</a> (Rahul Reddy)
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To keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/?hl=en">@monishasinghkatial</a>. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/">@voicesforlocal on Instagram</a>.
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CREDITS:
Host: Monisha Singh Katial (<a href="https://twitter.com/monishakatial">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/">Instagram</a>)
This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production.
Audio Engineers: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/february_31st/?hl=en">Lakshman Parsuram</a>
Audio Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mix_by_a/">Aditya Arya</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

VFL Turns 50!

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 her designs. Saarus also explains the difference between original and Tiffany style stained glass, and the challenges of working with expensive, breakable raw materials like stained glass.

Check out Glasshopper at www.glasshopper.in, and follow their journey on Instagram @glasshopperindia. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram @monishasinghkatial. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us @voicesforlocal on Instagram.

CREDITS:

Host: Monisha Singh Katial (Twitter & Instagram)

This is a Maed in India production.

Audio Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Audio Editor: Aditya Arya

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Producer: Husein Haveliwala

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 her designs. Saarus also explains the difference between original and Tiffany style stained glass, and the challenges of working with expensive, breakable raw materials like stained glass.
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Check out Glasshopper at <a href="http://www.glasshopper.in">www.glasshopper.in</a>, and follow their journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/glasshopperindia">Instagram @glasshopperindia</a>. And to keep up with Monisha Singh Katial, follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/?hl=en">@monishasinghkatial</a>. We would love to hear from you and your recommendations for homegrown brands that you think we should feature on our lineup of Voices For Local, so reach out to us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/voicesforlocal/">@voicesforlocal on Instagram</a>.
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CREDITS:
Host: Monisha Singh Katial (<a href="https://twitter.com/monishakatial">Twitter</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monishasinghkatial/">Instagram</a>)
This is a <a href="https://www.maedinindia.in/">Maed in India</a> production.
Audio Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Audio Editor: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mix_by_a/">Aditya Arya</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/huseinh7/?hl=en">Husein Haveliwala</a>

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