The Woman Behind Some of India's Most Iconic Sounds 🎹 | Merlin D'Souza | Beyond PinkFrom the golden era of 2000s Bollywood music to composing for global brands and performing at the G20, Merlin D'Souza's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.Fondly known as the "Female Rahman", Merlin opens up about being one of the only female music producers in a male-dominated industry, creating unforgettable music, building a career on her own terms, and the lessons she's learned from decades in the music business.In this episode of Beyond Pink, we dive into:00:00 - Start Of The Episode 01:42- Meet Merlin D'Souza04:10 - Being a Female Music Producer in India07:30 - How She Survived a Male-Dominated Industry11:45 - Her Journey Into Music16:15 -The Evolution of Women in Music20:30 - Career, Family & Personal Choices22:37 - Raising the Next Generation of Musicians25:18 - Building a Studio From Scratch26:35 - The ₹85,000 Keyboard Story27:47 - Money, Success & Financial Freedom30:29 - A Heartfelt Surprise33:09 - End Of EpisodeWhether you're a musician, creator, entrepreneur, or simply a fan of 2000s Bollywood music, this conversation is packed with wisdom, nostalgia and inspiration.🎙️ Featuring internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, producer and performer Merlin D'Souza.Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

In this deeply emotional and eye-opening conversation, Gopika Kapoor opens up about the realities of raising an autistic child, the emotional challenges parents face, and why autism is still widely misunderstood in India.From the moment of diagnosis to navigating therapy, schools, family expectations, sensory struggles, and social stigma, this podcast explores what autism truly looks like beyond labels and stereotypes. Gopika shares powerful insights from both her personal journey as a mother and her years of work with neurodivergent children and families.This episode is not just about autism - it’s about parenting, acceptance, empathy, mental health, inclusion, and learning to see the world differently.Whether you are a parent, teacher, caregiver, therapist, or simply someone trying to better understand autism and neurodiversity, this conversation will leave you thinking differently.If this episode helped you, don’t forget to like, comment, and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation.00:00 – Start of the Episode01:42 – Understanding Autism & Early Signs04:58 – The Diagnosis Journey & Emotional Reality08:26 – “My Child Is Different” | A Parent’s Perspective11:54 – Sensory Overload, Eye Contact & Communication15:18 – The Challenges of Autism Parenting18:47 – Schools, Inclusion & Social Stigma22:05 – The Pressure to “Fix” Autistic Children25:31 – Therapy, Support Systems & Daily Struggles29:04 – Siblings, Family Dynamics & Acceptance32:18 – Autism in India & Why Awareness Matters35:06 – Advice for Parents & Final Reflections38:10 – End of the EpisodeBeyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

In this episode of Beyond Pink, I sit down with Gauri Devidayal - co-founder of The Table, one of India’s most celebrated restaurants and a pioneer of fine dining in Mumbai.From starting her career as a tax lawyer to building one of Asia’s most respected hospitality brands alongside her husband Jay Yousuf, Gauri’s journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership, and reinvention.The Table was named India’s #1 Restaurant by Condé Nast Traveller in 2025, and through Food Matters, Gauri and Jay have also built beloved restaurant brands like Mag St. Cafe and Caspers.This is an honest, insightful and deeply relatable conversation about ambition, identity, business, parenting and building something meaningful over the long term.Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.00:00 – Start Of the Episode01:40 – Gauri Devidayal & The Table Story07:05 – The Reality of Running Restaurants12:12 – Motherhood, Work & Balance17:34 – Parenting & Raising Independent Kids22:26 – Women, Money & Financial Independence25:32 – Building & Scaling Restaurant Businesses29:26 – Investors, Feedback & Business Lessons32:41 – Surprise Message from Namita34:16 – End of the episode#women #entrepreneur #restaurant Follow Gauri Devidayal's Social Media Handles Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gauridevidayal/Linkedln - https://in.linkedin.com/in/gauridevidayal________________Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

In this powerful episode of Beyond Pink, finance expert and First Global founder Devina Mehra shares brutally honest insights on women, money, marriage, investing, career breaks, financial independence, and the hidden cost of gender roles in society.From why women must manage their own money to the emotional and financial realities of marriage, divorce, motherhood, caregiving, and career sacrifices, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom every woman (and man) should hear.Devina also shares her own inspiring journey  from being an outsider in the Bombay Stock Exchange ecosystem to becoming the Founder & MD of First Global and author of “Money, Myths & Mantras.”This is not just a conversation about money. It is about freedom, identity, ambition, self-worth, and the choices women are conditioned to make.00:00 - Start of the episode02:17 - Women & money conversations05:42 - Financial independence for women08:26 - The “perfect wife & mother” trap10:33 - Women’s workforce participation14:08 - Gender bias in finance18:12 - Investing & wealth creation22:21 - Spending vs saving culture24:37 - Multitasking & mental load26:42 - Career breaks & motherhood30:14 - Divorce & financial security32:18 - Mistakes women should avoid36:54 - End of the episode#women #financeFollow Devina Mehra's  Social Media Handles:-Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/devina_mehra/?hl=enLinkedin - https://in.linkedin.com/in/devina-mehra-49a418b0Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

What is the single biggest threat to child mental health today? In this episode of the Beyond Pink parenting podcast, we sit down with Santoshi Kittur to discuss the hidden realities of raising special needs kids and the critical parenting mistakes that leave children feeling isolated and misunderstood. If you are looking for honest parenting advice on how to navigate a broken educational system, this video is a must-watch.As a parent actively managing dyslexia in children and dyscalculia, Santoshi shares a raw, emotional look at parenting neurodivergent kids. From dealing with intense school bullying to addressing the lack of awareness surrounding neurodiversity India, this conversation tackles a universal struggle. Why are traditional indian parenting methods failing our youth, and how can understanding neurodiversity protect them from deep childhood trauma?Discover how to support neurodiverse children so they can build a strong identity, overcome learning difficulties, and thrive in a world that demands conformity.Watch until the end to learn how to avoid the dangerous parenting traps that push unique kids away.--Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

Can you walk away from a medical degree to sell tea? In this powerful episode of Beyond Pink, we sit down with Rupali Ambegaonkar, a former doctor who shattered societal norms to become a trailblazing tea entrepreneur.After successfully building and exiting the premium brand Tea Culture of the World, Rupali is back to disrupt India’s beverage market with her new QSR bubble tea brand, BobaKat.But the road to success wasn't easy. From facing intense family disappointment and enduring a dark period of failing miserably between 2011 to 2014, to dealing with the ultimate entrepreneur lonely journey, Rupali opens up about it all.She also deep-dives into the deep-rooted conditioning of women, the unfair imbalance of caregiving, the social stigma of being an ambitious mother, and the massive hurdles of raising money and securing capital as a female founder in India.Whether you're looking for weight loss tips, want to learn the art of tea blending, or need raw motivation to overcome self-doubt and failure, this podcast is a masterclass in persistence.👇 Subscribe to Beyond Pink for more inspiring stories of women leading a new way of life in--Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

Is infertility really just a "woman's issue"?In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Pink, we dive deep into the uncomfortable truths surrounding reproductive health with functional nutrition expert Sharda Agarwal. We move past the myths to discuss why 30-40% of fertility losses are actually linked to the male factor, a topic rarely discussed in mainstream medical circles.From the "epidemic" of PCOS affecting 1 in 5 women to the real success rates of IVF (hint: it’s not a 100% guarantee), we break down how lifestyle, stress, and diet play a bigger role than you think.Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

We live in a world of loud noise, high speed beats, and constant ego. But what happens when you stop running and finally listen?In this episode of Beyond Pink, we aren't just talking about music we’re talking about a spiritual revolution. Radhika Sood Nayak was living the "dream" corporate life until a single line of poetry shattered her world.She reveals why the modern "Money Economy" is failing our mental health and how the 400 year old words of Baba Bulleh Shah are the only medicine left for a divided society. This isn't a podcast; it’s a masterclass in unlearning everything you thought you knew about success.From the raw power of the Nooran Sisters to the meditative grace of Abida Parveen, we explore the lineage that inspired the greats like Satinder Sartaaj and Gurdas Maan.--Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

At 15, her life was already decided. A child bride trap, a "safe" traditional path, and a future of settling. Then, she did the unthinkable. In this raw and unapologetic episode of Beyond Pink, Manisha Gupta reveals how she escaped a pre-determined fate to become a powerhouse leader at a Big 4 firm. This isn't just a corporate success story; it’s a masterclass in rebellion.This isn’t just about reaching the boardroom; it’s about the radical courage to choose yourself when the world says 'No'.Manisha breaks down the cost of choosing ambition over tradition and why her "strong opinions" are still attacking fragile egos today. If you've ever been told to "know your place," this video is for you.--Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship

Can a marriage survive 800 professional workshops together?Most couples struggle with dinner plans; Anita and Harsha Bhogle built a corporate empire. While Harsha is the "Voice of Cricket," Anita is the strategic powerhouse who scaled their vision from 25 workshops to over 800.In this candid talk, Anita confronts the "outside noise" and the societal reflex to label an assertive woman a "pushy wife" instead of an equal partner. She deep-dives into the "invisible hurdles" of the professional woman, where every personal choice carries a career price tag that men rarely have to pay.This is a masterclass in navigating respect, defying perceptions, and redefining what it means to be "Equal, Yet Different."Join the movement. Subscribe to Beyond Pink for more unfiltered conversations with women who are redefining success.--Beyond Pink is a podcast about women who are living a new way of life in India.Hosted by Sangi Mall, a Mumbai-based novelist and publisher, Beyond Pink explores women entrepreneurs, work-life balance, navigating patriarchy, modern Indian womanhood, and breaking traditional barriers. Each episode dives into real conversations about ambition, boardroom challenges, family dynamics, financial independence, and redefining success on your own terms.If you're interested in women-led leadership journeys, Indian business stories, advice for women, and honest discussions about identity — this channel is for you.New episodes every week! Subscribe and join the conversation.#beyondpink #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship