The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

Ghazal Alagh on Building Mamaearth as a Woman, Reality of Beauty Industry and Skincare Myths


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In episode 130 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, Shark Tank India judge, and one of India’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, joins the conversation to share how she built a brand with purpose from the very beginning. She talks about the challenges women entrepreneurs face, the lessons she learned while growing her business, and her journey of carving her own path in the startup world.Recording Date: August 19, 2025


This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:06 - Does Money Bring Satisfaction03:38 - Hard truth about being an Entrepreneur06:21 - “49 Out of 50 Manufacturers Rejected Me”09:15 - Finding Your WHY14:35 - Reality of Skincare Industry17:30 - Solving Skincare for India18:06 - Traits of an Entrepreneur20:57 - Reviving the Artist Within23:42 - How she started Mamaearth27:25 - The Fear of Failure30:33 - Mamaearth’s Bestselling Product34:36 - The Mindset of the Indian Consumer38:57 - How Global Brands Cheated Us40:56 - The Rise of Sunscreen44:38 - AI’s Impact on Business53:50 - Next Big Business Opportunities in India1:03:31 - How to Build a Global Brand1:09:20 - Challenges in Professional Life1:20:01 - Advice for Young Women Entrepreneurs1:29:39 - The Role of her husband1:38:29 - Ghazal’s Artistic Side

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