Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankarprasad/ In this episode, we sit down with Shankar Prasad, the founder of Plum Goodness, one of India’s fastest-growing skincare brands. Shankar shares his journey of building a ₹2000 crore brand from scratch, the challenges he faced, and the lessons that shaped Plum into a household name.From his philosophy of “chemistry done with heart” to creating products that actually work, he talks about the skincare myths, trends, and mistakes that every brand and user should know about. Shankar also opens up about failed products, tough decisions, and why Plum never sold fairness creams, carving its own niche in the Indian skincare market.Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, entrepreneur, or creator looking to launch your brand, this conversation is packed with insights, inspiration, and the real story behind Plum Goodness.What we discussed:Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sneh_rana94/?hl=en

In this episode, I sit down with Sneh Rana to talk about her cricket journey, from taking a 5-year break because of injury to making a strong comeback and winning the World Cup for India.

She shares what the pressure felt like, how the team prepared, the bond between the players, and how life has changed after the World Cup win.

We also spoke about her family’s support, appreciation from Sachin Tendulkar, her interaction with PM Narendra Modi, and what it takes to stay focused as an athlete.

If you love cricket, real stories, and honest conversations, this episode is for you.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro1:37 - Winning the Women’s World Cup

5:00 - Most Challenging Player

6:15 - Preparing for the World Cup

9:49 - Bond Between the Players

13:06 - Sneh Rana’s Cricket Journey

18:01 - Family’s Support in Sneh’s Career

21:33 - Sneh’s Cricket Career

24:48 - Making a Comeback After 5 Years

24:58 - Appreciation from Sachin Tendulkar

31:30 - Men vs Women Cricket Training

34:03 - Training Physically and Mentally

35:38 - Change in Society After Winning the World Cup

45:33 - Women Cricketers as Idols

47:41 - Interaction with PM Narendra Modi

49:45 - Maintaining Relationships Outside the Field

50:54 - Sneh Rana Beyond Cricket

56:22 - Future Plans

58:04 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ In this episode, we sit down with Varun Duggirala, founder of EmoMee and co-founder of Glitch, to talk about building businesses from scratch, life after selling a company, and how agencies are changing today. Varun shares his experience of taking EmoMee to Shark Tank, using AI in content and YouTube, and building a company with his wife.The conversation also dives into modern parenting, podcasting, slowing down at the right time, and balancing life as a founder, husband, and father.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:57 - Building a business from scratch12:11 - Life after selling a business14:05 - Glitch: milestones and achievements20:35 - Agencies: then vs now28:26 - The reason behind starting EmoMee33:47 - AI tools for YouTube35:08 - Scaling EmoMee as a business43:38 - EmoMee on Shark Tank47:21 - Building a business with his wife51:27 - Raising children today57:08 - Varun Duggirala as a person1:07:06 - Varun’s podcasting career1:24:01 - Being a founder, husband, and father1:28:45 - When should you slow down?1:36:05 - OutroAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/aryanhainaa/ In this episode, we speak with Aryan Anurag, Founder of Bingelabs, about personal branding, content strategy, and how creators actually grow online.Aryan shares real insights from scaling creators from 10,000 to 350,000 followers, explains why growth is a scientific process, and breaks down why most creators fail to make money. We also talk about obsession vs talent, the future of content creation in India, and why social media is changing influence, politics, and culture.This episode is a must-watch for creators, founders, and marketers who want to build a strong personal brand and understand what really works in content today.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:20 - How Aryan Got Into Content Creation6:10 - Understanding Content Strategy11:08 - Who Should Not Be a Content Creator13:45 - Managing Clients16:38 - How to Make Money Through Content Creation23:21 - Personal Branding Strategy for Arjun Vaidya27:03 - Are Followers Really Important?31:31 - The Evolution of Content Creation38:44 - Content Creation in 202645:05 - Is Podcasting Really Dead?51:19 - What Type of Content Is Working?55:39 - Different Ways of Monetising59:33 - Favourite Content Creators1:01:35 - Book Recommendations1:13:03 - Advice on Business and Mindset1:37:19 - Future Plans1:39:02 - OutroAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/juhigodambe/ In this episode of Aleena Dissects, fashion content creator Juhi Godambe shares the real side of content creation, from her first paycheque and financial independence to brand deals, contracts, and creator burnout. She talks honestly about influencer marketing, why many campaigns feel inauthentic, and the pressure of numbers. Juhi also opens up about motherhood, losing her sense of identity, balancing work and life, and how the creator industry has changed over the years. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring content creators, influencers, and anyone curious about the reality behind social media.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:40 - Journey as a content creator7:46 - Starting a clothing brand9:31 - Being a fashion influencer11:35 - Brand associations and content creation20:25 - Favourite brand collaboration22:37 - Bad experiences with brands24:37 - Advice for brands and creators28:43 - Dealing with hate and backlash30:09 - Being friends with other content creators32:03 - How the content creation industry has evolved35:05 - Juhi Godambe’s relationship with her partner37:05 - If she wasn’t a content creator37:34 - Has being a mother changed everything?41:18 - Future of content creation41:59 - Content creation vs mental health48:24 - How Juhi Godambe got married53:00 - Content creators at fashion shows57:19 - Upcoming fashion trends59:16 - OutroAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mihika.shenoy/ & https://www.instagram.com/tryps.music/

In this episode of Aleena Dissects, I sit down with Mihika and Trishna to talk about love, dating, and being in a same-sex relationship in India. We discuss how they met, the difference between dating men and women, understanding sexuality, and coming out as part of the LGBTQ community.

The conversation also explores how society and religion impact same-sex relationships in India, the stereotypes LGBTQ couples face, and the responsibility that comes with representing the queer community.

We end by talking about their future plans and what acceptance could truly look like for same-sex couples in India.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

2:07 - How they started dating

8:38 - Dating a guy vs dating a girl

10:28 - How to understand your sexuality

15:47 - Coming out as queer

28:45 - Society, religion, and the LGBTQ community

44:06 - Representing the queer community

51:55 - Biggest stereotypes faced

54:40 - Being in a same-sex relationship

1:14:11 - Future plans for the relationship

1:20:41 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ 

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com 

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/iamnehanagar/ 

In this episode, I sit down with finance content creator Neha Nagar to talk about how money mindsets are shaped across generations, the role women play in building financial stability, and how today’s children are growing up with a very different relationship with money.

We go beyond investing tips and get into everyday money behaviour, where people go wrong, how spending habits are changing, and why financial awareness needs to start early at home. This conversation connects finance with family, relationships, and the future of money.

If you want to build better money habits for yourself and the next generation, this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

1:49 - Becoming India’s Most Followed Finance Influencer

7:51 - Making Money and Unethical Brand Associations

16:46 - How Much Money Can a Finance Influencer Make?

19:30 - Biggest Financial Mistake

22:10 - Women vs Men as Investors

26:49 - Marriage and Finances

43:13 - Money Mindset After Having a Child

52:40 - Financial Education in Schools

54:55 - Where Should You Invest Your Money?

1:02:1 - Investing as a Business

1:08:01 - Nikhil Kamath’s Episode with Elon Musk

1:10:57 - Best Financial Tip

1:14:34 - Future Plans

1:17:20 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn 

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. 

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.  

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/rohanshrestha/ In this episode, we sit down with celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha to explore his journey and the reality of shooting some of the biggest names in the world. From Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor to Oprah and even Lionel Messi, Rohan shares honest stories from behind the camera, the pressure of the industry, and how his personal life and mindset keep him grounded. He opens up about career highs and lows, the changing landscape of photography, and how simplicity and practices like Vipassana helped him find balance. This episode is a real, unfiltered look at creativity, work, mental health, and what it truly takes to build a career in photography today.What we discussed:0:00 - Intro2:00 - Rohan Shrestha’s journey as a photographer7:12 - Good vs. bad pictures8:46 - Working with brands9:36 - Evolution of photography10:30 - Why communication is important in photography11:55 - Shooting Ranveer Singh12:40 - Matrimonial vs. LinkedIn shoots16:17 - How to get photographed in the best way18:02 - Cover shoot with Ranbir Kapoor22:37 - Black-and-white picture series25:23 - Photoshoots with Lionel Messi and Oprah35:16 - Parents’ reactions and advice37:51 - Scuba diving and photography42:15 - Career and business50:43 - Dealing with ups and downs53:02 - What is Vipassana meditation?59:38 - Living in the moment1:05:58 - Will AI take photographers’ jobs?1:08:57 - The reality of being a photographer1:13:42 - The impact of photography1:25:06 - OutroAlso available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

Dissect Channels - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest: https://www.instagram.com/rachitsingh08/?hl=en In this episode, I sat down with acting coach Rachit Singh, who has trained Aneet Padda and Abhay Verma, and recently played Veeran in Thamma. We spoke about what overacting actually means, why loud or subtle acting alone doesn’t make a great performance, and whether having followers really matters for getting acting roles. Rachit also shares the common mistakes actors make in auditions, the truth about intimate scene coaches, and whether anyone can learn acting. This conversation gives a clear and honest look into what it really takes to start an acting career today.Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn ----------------------------------------------About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ 

Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com 

Guest: https://www.instagram.com/rishabhshah2012/ 

In this episode, I sit down with Rishabh Shah, founder of I.I.M.U.N., one of the world’s largest youth-run non-profit organisations. 

We talk about today’s generation, why so many young people feel lost, and how we’re constantly influenced by algorithms, AI, and deepfakes. Rishabh also calls out podcasters who interview controversial figures and shares how he manages to get access to leaders like Rahul Gandhi. 

He speaks about his admiration for Karan Johar, the idea behind starting Imaan, and his belief in doing more for others.

We also discuss hustle culture, pollution, politics, capitalism, and how all of this shapes the way we think and live today.

What we discussed:

0:00 - Intro

2:31 - Views on podcasting

15:33 - Starting I.I.M.U.N

19:53 - Problems faced by the youth

25:11 - Students at I.I.M.U.N

31:19 - I.I.M.U.N as a non-profit organisation

38:02 - Speakers at I.I.M.U.N

47:44 - Politics in India

59:15 - Millennials vs Gen Z

1:01:59 - Roadblocks and lessons

1:07:17 - Being a solo founder

1:14:00 - Favourite chapter of I.I.M.U.N

1:20:33 - Outro

Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn 

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About Aleena Dissects:

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. 

Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.  

Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!