I'm so excited to launch Season 2 of Shades Unfiltered with our inaugural guest, Renata Arauz-Destefano. We dive deep into Renata's entrepreneurial spirit, her robust career as a venture capitalist deploying capital into women, her childhood growing up in two cultures with different identities, and her experience building community in every space she enters.

Welcome to Episode 6 of Shades Unfiltered, the podcast where we have candid conversations with women of color. I'm your host, Mira, and today, I'm thrilled to have Arpita Mehta joining me.

Arpita is the founder and podcast host of "Modern Millennial," a platform tackling topics across self-growth, wellness, health, and more. She's also a brand strategist with an impressive career focused on experience and brand strategy, with roles at TikTok, The Skimm, and PopSugar.

In this episode, Arpita shares her journey from growing up in Mumbai to navigating the complexities of Indian family dynamics, including the "eldest daughter syndrome." We delve into her career, exploring her experiences in marketing, brand strategy, and the creative side of her life.

Arpita keeps it real and is an incredible storyteller, and I can't wait for you to hear her insights and stories. To hear more from Arpita you can find her on @themodernmillennial_ on Instagram and https://themodernmillennial.substack.com/

In this episode Mira sits down with Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer at Ellevest. She shares her inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing as an Asian woman with low-income immigrant parents to becoming a trailblazer in the finance world. Sylvia discusses the importance of resilience, self-belief, and challenging the status quo, offering valuable insights into building confidence and success. Sylvia's story is a testament to the power of determination and serves as an inspiration for women and minorities in the corporate world.

Join us on episode 2 of Shades Unfiltered as we dive into Ankita's journey from growing up in the competitive suburbs of the Bay Area to navigating mental health struggles in college. Discover how her 20s brought a revitalization of spirituality that shifted her life and mindset. Hear Ankita's candid and inspiring story of resilience, growth, and the transformative power of spirituality in overcoming challenges and finding inner peace.