Iconic Women Podcast

What happens when creativity meets conviction?

Watch it unfold as celebrated jewellery designer Pallavi Foley and host Kadambari Misra sit down to talk design, craftsmanship, and the power of belief in Season 4’s very first episode.

From sketching in boarding school to designing crowns for Miss India, Pallavi shares her journey of transforming prayers into wearable strength—and why every piece begins with intention, not just aesthetics.

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With a deep-seated love for reading and writing since her formative years, Roopa was destined to be a writer. But how and when did she know she would be a children’s author? Watch this latest episode of season 3 to know all about her journey of writing for Deccan Herald, working with the same editor (also her mentor and sounding board) for over 30 years, and creating over 20 beautiful children’s story books, including Taranauts and The Gita for Children. Who is she going to transform as at the end of the chat? We promise you don’t want to miss that. Catch the audio podcast on Amazon Music and Spotify.

In the fifth episode of season 3, host Kadambari Misra sits down with professional poker player Nikita Luther who shares her inspiring journey in the game. Watch this 2018 World Series Poker champion talk about her formative years, chancing upon poker during a tough time, indulging in her nerdy side through the sport, and much more. Head to Amazon Music and Spotify to tune in to the audio podcast.

Swetha Subbiah and Tanvie Hans met seven years ago through Nike’s Da Da Ding campaign. Seven years later, they have a thriving community called Sisters in Sweat where over 10,000 women from different walks of life are reaping the benefits of sports. “Thank you for starting this; it has changed my life,” is a line they most fondly remember from one of the many session attendees. In the fourth episode of season 3, Tanvie and Swetha sit down for a relaxed and candid chat with Kadambari, talking about what fueled their interest in sport, how their entrepreneurial journey began by pure chance, and where they dream to take this sisterhood hereon. P.S. Fun dress-ups at the end that you don’t want to miss! And audio podcast streams on Amazon Music and Spotify.

One is a burst of creativity while the other is a planner to a tee. We’ll leave you to discover which is which in this sitdown where Kadambari Misra chats with the Quirksmith Sisters. Divya and Pragya Batra fondly unfold stories about their progressive father, an exciting entrepreneurial journey, learnings from the highly intense Shark Tank, and much more.

Her journey from the small city of Aurangabad to one of the most illustrious design institutes in India - NID Ahmedabad is truly ‘elephantastic’. A straight-A student in her hometown, she found herself at the bottom of the heap at NID, but great friends, helpful professors, and her innate nature to persevere while staying honest to the course stood her in good stead.

Watch Elephant Design’s co-founder Ashwini Deshpande, a self-confessed background person, take the spotlight in this chat with Kadambari. She talks about her ever-supportive parents, her 35-year design journey, and her more recent endeavors to change the way design is consumed and perceived.

Do not miss the final dress-up segment; we promise you’ll love it!

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Season 3. Episode 1. A fresh beginning. Ready?

She started speaking and singing almost at the same time, and was only four when she could hold a tune and carry a song.

Bindhumalini’s journey could easily become a beloved musical that lingers in your mind. Watch her sit down with Kadambari in season 3’s opening episode and unpack a trove of memories from her childhood, her training with Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan, her take on Manodharma, the influence of Kabir’s verses, among many other things.

You probably know her as Worm Rani on Instagram. But do you know how she got that name? You are mighty motivated by her drive to lead a low-waste lifestyle. But do you know what or who inspired this introverted homemaker to start this ‘homegrown’ revolution?

As host Kadambari Misra sits down with Vani Murthy in the 6th episode of season 2, together they unearth the techniques and benefits of composting and the importance of the reduce-reuse-recycle trio. Vani also takes a walk down memory lane, talking fondly about her parents and sisters, especially her twin who has been her forever pal and confidante.

As terms like climate change, eco-consciousness, and global warming are thrown at us everyday, watch this lowkey conversation to know how our small and steady steps can make a big difference.

As we cruise a little beyond midway through this season, Kadambari talks to spiritual coach Rakshita Satishchandra in the fifth episode. Rakshita shares great insights about the healing powers of spirituality and how different it is from religion. She also dives into the world of Yoginis and Dasha Mahavidyas, and how spirituality is a lifelong learning process with a guru who can be a person, place, or even a life incident. Watch until the end and don’t miss out on Rakshita’s transformation into her #IconicWoman

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And the hiSTORY continues…

In the second and final part of Kadambari’s sit-down with archaeologist-researcher Anica Mann, watch them ‘dig deeper’ into fascinating aspects of women from different centuries in history, their incomparable strength and resilience, the importance of dealing with history with acceptance and utmost humility. And you do not want to miss out on the final dress-up segment!

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