M-Power

An award winning novelist & best selling author, mentor and feminist- Kiran Manral wears a lot of different hats and does it with elan. Hailing from Mumbai, Kiran started her career as a journalist before becoming an independent research and media consultant.  She has been associated with top tier publications like Times of India, Cosmopolitan, The Asian Age among many other notable news and magazine channels. She has won many accolades for her contribution to the Literary world such as International Women’s Day Award 2018 and Saboteur Award 2018 among many others. Some of her most notable work include 'The Face At the Window’ which was also shortlisted for the South Asian Film Festival 2019, ‘Missing, Presumed Dead', The Reluctant Detective', 'Once Upon A Crush', 'All Aboard', 'Karmic Kids-The Story of Parenting Nobody Told You'.  In today's episode, Kiran takes us through her illustrious journey from being a stay at home mom to a journalist and then finally an author, novelist and blogger.

A young Fashion Entreprenuer, Parmita Sujan is the epitome of a fashion driven enthusiast who curates and strategises branding for Indian Couturiers. A graduate from the LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore she has done her BFA in Graphic Design and Advertising Design from Savannah College of Art and Design, Hong Kong.

She started The Wise Design Company in 2014 with the aim to bring Indian Couturiers in the international fashion market alongside design houses like Chanel and Dior. Since the launch of her consultancy, Parmita has globalised several Indian design houses like Cherie D ( Los Angeles), Sanskrit (Hong Kong), AZA (India), Anjali K Couture (Dubai), Rivaage (Dubai Mall, Dubai), Aashni & Co (London), The Rack by Kachins (Dubai).

She believes in curating every brand she interacts with to filter the collections into the most elegant and ethnically rich designs. In this episode of M-Power, Parmita talks about how Social Media is one of her greater strengths that made all her clients believe in her understanding for fashion and marketing at the same time. Advertising a brand, the right way to the right market is her focus while positioning her brands at The Wise Design Consultancy.

A go-getter with a passion for cooking and a dream to follow his culinary journey perfectly sums up Neel Kajale’s pursuit to happiness and success. As a young chef from Mumbai who has studied his way through top colleges in the country- IHM, Mumbai and the world- CIA (Culinary Institute of America) he has evolved every step of the way. As the former Chef de Partie of a prominent 3 Michelin Star restaurant- Eleven Madison Park his discipline, hard-work and dedication towards the culinary industry has been impeccable and consistent! Branching into different avenues of the food industry, Neel is currently the recipe developer & test kitchen assistant at one of the biggest food and media publishing houses in the USA called the Food 52. Having all of these achievements by the age of 24 makes this young achiever an M-Power favourite. So join Meenakshi and Neel on this super inspiring and dynamic episode from New York City as they explore the avenues of the global food industry.

A teenager with a determined & entrepreneurial mindset to solve real time problems is what makes this young achiever a promising business tycoon! Introducing Aadit Palicha, a Stanford student & the founder & CEO of online grocery delivery company - Zepto, (currently launching for deliveries in Khar & Bandra, Mumbai to start with), Aadit is using technology and innovation to drive rapid real-time solutions within the grocery marketplace. Sharing his super impressive journey & useful tips on business and prestigious college admission processes, Aadit discusses it all with Meenakshi on this inspiring episode. 

An iconic jewellery brand- Popley Eternal started by Mr Ramchand Popley has a historic legacy dating back to 1927! As a pioneer in the jewellery industry, this timeless brand has won the award for no.1 exporter for gold and diamonds 10 years in row…Always setting global benchmarks with its classic collections! Although their retail presence is in Mumbai and Dubai, their loyal customer base also extends to London, the Americas, Africa and beyond! Adorned by Bollywood A-listers such as Anushka Sharma, Bipasha Basu & Sushmita Sen, this brand sure knows how to add that extra sparkle to any occasion.

Join Meenakshi & Suraj Popley as they outline the brand’s phenomenal jewellery journey along with several simple simple tips and trends relevant to the industry on this dazzling edition of M-Power.

Educationist & Visionary Sujay Jairaj is an iconic figure behind some of the country’s most renowned schools & colleges including Jamnabai Narsee Branches in Mumbai & Gandhinagar. Recognised as a Times Education Icon for being the best in the Education Industry 4 times in a row 2017-2020, he is also the Managing Director at MAX Edusol which provides 360 degree solutions in planning, setting up & operating new K-12 institutions. Sujay is also a sports enthusiast who has played national level badminton; is an aspiring national level pistol shooter & the founder of the largest cycling group “Mumbai Cycling Enthusiast” with over 21K members. His passion for sports has enabled him to provide world-class sporting facilities at his schools. He has also ventured into filmmaking, having produced motivational sports films such as Saina Nehwals Biopic!

Discussing his passion for education & sports, Meenakshi & Suraj deep dive into his many roles and shed light on how the world of education is shaping up while adapting to the current times on this super inspirational episode of M-Power. 

Dynamic, Creative & Hardworking this successful entrepreneur’s stunning “Joolry” brand has reached a milestone of 21 years this 2021. Karishma Mehra has firmly established her brand by scaling up the the business exponentially over the past 2 decades and creating a niche with her versatile & bold statement pieces. Loved & adorned by Bollywood actors and socialites alike such as Kajol Devgan, Kareena Kapoor Khan,Karishma Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Malaika Arora to even Janhvi Kapoor…Her beautiful collection of chic costume & semi precious jewellery has everybody’s heart. So join Meenakshi and Karishma on this glamour chat as they take you through the dazzling world of jewellery. 

A professional parenting coach and a mother of two lovely daughters, Jumana Lokhandwala is all set to take parenting to the next level through her experience and expertise. Having graduated from Dr.Shefali Tsabary’s Parenting Institute as well as a psychology graduate from the University of Luton in England, she’s definitely got the required skill set to handle each parenting challenge with ease and understanding. A conscious parenting coach, she decodes the art of conscious parenting with amazing insights into this revolutionary style of parenting. So join Meenakshi & Jumana as they discuss transformative tips on improved relationships on this informative and insightful edition of M-Power. 

Acclaimed fashion photographer and LGBTQIA+ advocate, Amit Khanna is a Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee for Excellence in Photography who uses his art to break social stereotypes & create a more equal world. Also an award winning filmmaker, he has won much acclaim for his short film ‘An Untold Story of Paper Boats.’ which bagged the best short film in foreign language at the Nice Film Festival and was featured in the 69th Cannes Film Festival. 

Not only is Amit a widely respected photographer, with an impressive portfolio which includes leading brands like Nestle, Wills, on Fashion Weeks, magazine covers and celebritie shoots, but he’s also a strong advocate for LGBTQI+ rights, dedicating many projects in support. So join Meenakshi with this talented and beautiful individual as they unfold his empowering story this pride month on this super special edition.

A gem of a person with a heart of gold, Sonali Fabiani Raheja is all about the gift of giving! Following her altruistic path, she launched her passion project Altry: Gifts That Matter which rests on a simple and beautiful principle…making celebrations meaningful by facilitating contributions towards a cause instead of regular gifts. Navigating through her personal journey with a loving family and supportive partner, Sonali shares a glimpse into her close knit relationships with those around her! So come join Meenakshi as she is joined by the adorable newly weds Sonali & Jaynit Raheja on this super inspiring episode.