Welcome to Season 4, Episode 12 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Poonam Thimmaih, the creative force behind Maalicious Jewelry, a brand that beautifully weaves together heritage, community, and craftsmanship.

From her Kodava roots to her life as a New Yorker and immigrant entrepreneur, Poonam shares how her personal journey, motherhood, and cultural inspirations shaped Maalicious into a brand that empowers women artisans in India while creating bold, statement jewelry pieces with purpose.

Discover how Poonam transformed traditional Indian artforms into contemporary jewelry design, the challenges and triumphs of starting a business across two countries, and how storytelling through craft can create meaningful social impact.

If you’re passionate about sustainable fashion, ethical jewelry, artisan-led design, or women-led businesses, this episode will inspire you with stories of resilience, creativity, and connection.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 11 of The IKKIVI Podcast, where we sit down with Priyanka Khanna, author, art, design, and fashion writer, and speaker based in Mumbai. After beginning her career at Hearst Magazines in New York, Priyanka went on to spend 15 years as Fashion Features Director at Vogue India, where she played a key role in shaping how Indian fashion, culture, and design are represented across print and digital platforms. Today, she is a contributing editor at The World of Interiors and The Nod, the author of the novel All The Right People, and is currently working on her second book.

In this episode, we explore the evolution of Indian fashion and its growing influence on global style, India’s unique balance between tradition and modernity, and how storytelling in fashion and media impacts culture and identity. Priyanka shares her journey into writing, her perspective on cultural appreciation versus appropriation, and her advice for aspiring creatives, writers, and fashion professionals navigating a rapidly changing creative industry.

If you’re interested in Indian fashion, global design, conscious storytelling, and the future of creativity, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 10 of The IKKIVI Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Ramya Reddy, a visual storyteller, photographer, and founder of Coonoor&Co, a place-based creative studio rooted in the Nilgiris of South India. Through her work across photography, publishing, and craft, Ramya explores the deep connections between art, ecology, and community. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach brings attention to indigenous wisdom, cultural preservation, and sustainable storytelling in a world that often overlooks these values.

We talk about her celebrated book Soul of the Nilgiris, a nine-year journey of listening to one of India’s most fragile and beautiful biospheres. The book, which features a hand-bound spine embroidered by Toda women, is more than a publication, it’s a living testament to slow publishing, conscious design, and the power of co-creation. Through this project, Ramya honors the voices of the indigenous communities and landscapes she has come to know intimately.

Our conversation dives into what it truly means to belong to a place, how traditional craft can serve as a bridge between the past and the present, and why sustainability is not just a concept but a relationship. We explore the quiet power of indigenous knowledge systems, the role of creative collaboration in community building, and how art can become a form of ecological engagement. Ramya’s practice invites us to consider new ways of being more rooted, mindful, and reciprocal in how we live, create, and connect.

If you’re passionate about slow living, cultural heritage, indigenous crafts, and sustainable design, this episode will resonate deeply. Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of culture, fashion, and conscious living.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 9 of The IKKIVI Podcast, a space for meaningful, slow, and intentional conversations on how we live, create, and connect. In this episode, we speak with Ankita Shah, an Indian-Nepali writer and poet whose work explores the tender landscapes of grief, love, longing, and memory. Her deeply personal poetry and essays featured in Vogue India, Soup Magazine, Firstpost, and Anomaly gently invite us to pause, reflect, and attune ourselves to the quiet details of everyday life.

Through this heartfelt conversation, Ankita shares how writing has become a form of healing and self-discovery, helping her process emotion and memory with grace and depth. She speaks about her relationship with slowness and stillness in a world that often rushes us forward, and how the act of “noticing”, of paying attention to subtle, often overlooked experiences informs both her creative practice and way of being. We also explore her curation project, foraging.wisdom, a beautiful and intentional gathering of poetry, art, and thought that offers space for gentle reflection and community. Throughout the episode, Ankita reflects on the role of intuition in creative living, and how she allows feeling and flow to shape her path as a writer.

This episode is for anyone seeking to live more mindfully, connect with their emotional world, or nurture a slower, more creative life. Whether you’re a writer, artist, or simply someone longing for presence and meaning, we hope Ankita’s words help you remember the beauty in lingering, observing, and coming home to yourself.

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Welcome to The IKKIVI Podcast. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy.

Today, I’m in conversation with Esha Gupta, the founder and editor of Design Pataki, a leading voice in India’s design and architecture landscape. With over two decades of experience and a design education from Parsons School of Design, Esha brings a global outlook that remains deeply rooted in Indian culture and craftsmanship.

Through Design Pataki, she has redefined how we see and engage with interior design, sustainable architecture, and luxury living in India. As Esha puts it, her passion lies at the intersection of fabulous design, sustainability, and conscious luxury and that passion is evident in every project she curates.

In this episode, we talk about what makes design truly thoughtful, the evolving ecosystem of emerging design studios in India, and how Indian aesthetics are being celebrated and represented on a global platform. Whether you're a design enthusiast, a creative professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of culture, design, and sustainability, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Welcome back to The IKKIVI Podcast, where we explore conscious living through the lens of culture, craft, and creativity. I’m your host, Nivi Murthy, and today we’re joined by Sakshi Gupta, the creative force behind The Girl With Ideas, a wedding design and floral styling studio known for its poetic, intimate, and story-driven celebrations.

Sakshi’s work draws deeply from the everyday: family traditions, travel, nature, and especially flowers, using them as tools for emotional storytelling and cultural connection. With an intuitive and artistic approach, she creates timeless floral experiences that are full of meaning and beauty.

In this episode, we explore her journey as a floral artist, and the power of flowers in design, not just as visual decoration, but as a medium for memory, identity, and cultural symbolism. We dive into how she translates emotions into aesthetics, the decisions behind her unique design process, and the emotional and sensory spaces she crafts through each event.

While Sakshi’s work often shines through modern Indian weddings, this conversation expands beyond that to look at how florals reflect personal heritage, collective memory, and sustainable values. We also discuss the often-overlooked topic of sustainability in the flower industry, and how creating something so ephemeral can have a lasting emotional and cultural impact.

If you’ve ever been moved by flowers, or wondered about their deeper significance in design and storytelling, this episode offers a beautiful, reflective look at the intersections of florals, culture, and conscious creativity.

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Welcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast!

In this episode, we’re joined by Daribha Lyndem, civil servant, writer, and storyteller, whose debut book Name Place Animal Thing weaves together memory, place, and identity with striking intimacy and nuance. Set in Shillong, the book captures the quiet complexities of growing up in a world marked by cultural transitions and personal awakenings.

We talk to Daribha about her creative journey, what drew her to storytelling in its many forms, and the memories that shape the stories we choose to tell. She reflects on her relationship with cultural identity, navigating vulnerability in writing, and how she balances her life in civil service with a rich creative practice.

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Welcome back to the IKKIVI Podcast — 

In today’s episode, we speak with Nishant, founder of Oshadi Collective, a regenerative fashion initiative based in Tamil Nadu, India. Oshadi is building a new system for fashion that begins with the soil, centering nature, community, and craft in every step.

We talk about the vision behind Oshadi, what it means to go beyond sustainability, and how regeneration allows for healing of land, people, and process. Nishant walks us through what it takes to grow a garment from seed to sew, the practices they use on their farms, and the challenges of working in sync with nature in an industry built for speed. We also explore whether regeneration can scale, and how India’s rich agricultural and textile heritage could shape a more grounded future for fashion.

Whether you're passionate about conscious fashion, climate action, circular economy, or the future of sustainable textiles, this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of the IKKIVI Podcast!

In this episode we are joined by Sukhraj Singh—founder of the Indenium School of Responsible Design and a leading voice in denim, indigo, and sustainable fashion. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sukhraj shares how he's transforming fashion education by centering process, craft, and hands-on learning.

We explore what sustainability in fashion truly means today, why responsible design goes far beyond materials, and how the future of fashion can be both innovative and rooted in tradition. Sukhraj breaks down the full lifecycle of a garment—from spinning and weaving to natural dyeing and construction—offering a rare, immersive look into how designers can create with intention and care.

Whether you're a fashion student, educator, or conscious creative, this conversation will shift how you think about design, sustainability, and the role of education in shaping the next generation of change-makers.

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Welcome to Season 4, Episode 3 of the IKKIVI Podcast!

The reality of plastic use is something we can’t escape—it's embedded in almost everything we use on a daily basis. From packaging to clothing, electronics to beauty products, plastic is everywhere. For years, we’ve been told that recycling is the solution, but the reality is far more complex. So, how big is the plastic waste problem really? Who profits from keeping the myths around plastic alive? And most importantly, what can we do about it?

In this episode, we dive deep into the truth behind plastic waste—unpacking shocking facts, the real impact of recycling, and what businesses and individuals can do to drive change. We’ll also explore innovative solutions, from plastic alternatives to refillable beauty, and discuss how organizations like AORA and rePurpose Global are tackling this crisis.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to be "plastic-negative" or how to make a real difference in your plastic footprint, this conversation is for you. Let’s get started.

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