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In this episode of YM, I spoke to Rishabh Suri, the founder of Qudrat, a venture that makes biodegradable tableware from agricultural waste. Their products are not only sustainable options of tableware but also degrade in just 30 days turning into manure for plants.

Firstly, Rishabh and I spoke about his life before Qudrat came into the picture. In detail discussions - about his educational background, his first business and eventually the inception of Qudrat - took place.

Post, understanding what he aims at creating with Qudrat, we spoke about how important it is to grow with the market and create something which everyone can find relatable. We also had quite a laugh as Rishabh opened up his pitaara of stories and told us about his experiences.

Next, we spoke about the different products and their production processes. Also, pick up on Rishabh's interesting take on being part of the sustainable industry.

Lastly we spoke about, how the name of the company was born and Rishabh's vision for Qudrat.

You can check out Qudrat's Instagram handle HERE

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In this episode of YM, I spoke to Parth Shah, the co-founder of Zaocare - a company that creates plant based nutritional supplements.

Through Zaocare, I was introduced to the fairly new industry of Nutraceuticals: any food product that provides health benefits - including prevention of disease - in addition to the basic nutrition found in food.

Parth and I spoke about many things like:

1. (00:56): Pharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals! - How did this happen?

2. (05:18): Gummies and Effervescent tablets - They’re healthy AND yummy!

3. (11:40): The difference between Zaocare supplements and normal tablets - Understanding how both products work.

4. (14:25): What is it like entering a fairly new industry?

5. (24:45): Results in a month! - WHAT!

6. (26:53): How are the mind and the body connected and how do both affect each other?

7. (31:32): What’s the story behind the name?

8. (33:00): The future of Zaocare

You can check out Zaocare on their official website as well as on amazon, here is their Instagram Handle

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In this episode of YM, I invited Avantika Kampani, the 16 y/o entrepreneur and founder of Day One Learning Solutions- a company which focus on enhancing a child's ability to grow intellectually, mentally and socially, using the various tools that they've created.

We talk about how she started her entrepreneurial journey and what pushed her to start the company.

We then talk about what challenges she faces while balancing school alongside the company, and what advice she'd give someone regarding the same.

Moving forward, we talk about both the products- Seekh and CheckIn- in detail, and also how they're useful for children.

Lastly, we talk about her experience being on the sets of Shark Tank, her vision for the company and what we're going to see next.

You can check out Day One Learning Solutions' Instagram page here

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In this episode of YM, I talk to Wamika Shekhawat, the co-founder of Aulive- a brand that offers leather alternative options like faux leather & different types of plant leather, to conscious consumers. They are continuously striving to create a positive impact in the fashion industry by promoting vegan fashion and providing products that are healthy for the environment.

Wamika and I talk about what impacted her perception towards authentic leather products and how she came across the idea to start Aulive. After discussing her journey in detail, we move forward and understand the company and all that it has to offer.

We then talk about the initial response, the challenges that they’ve faced over the years & and also how hard the pandemic hit them. After talking about the ups and downs faced by the company, Wamika takes up the role of a storyteller and tells us about the process of a handbag being made at Aulive.

We further discuss the pros and cons of being a part of the sustainable industry, a very interesting story about how the company name was coined and lastly, we talk about Wamika’s vision for Aulive.

1. (00:00): Introduction

2. (00:56): Who is Wamika Shekhawat? ~ What was that moment in Wamika’s journey that pushed her to start something of her own?

3. (08:10): The Elevator Pitch!

4. (13:06): Talking about the different products that Aulive has to offer.

5. (17:36): After the inception in 2017, what was initial response like?

6. (25:48): What were the road blocks in Aulive’s journey? ~ the R&D stage/the initial days and the PANDEMIC.

7. (36:01): Understanding the process of a handbag being made at Aulive.

8. (42:01): Wamika’s take on being part of the tremendously growing sustainable industry.

9. (49:24): The story behind the name ~ What does Aulive mean?

10. (51:38): Wamika’s vision for the company ~ Where does she see Aulive & the leather alternative industry going, five years down the line?

You can check out Aulive's Instagram handle here where you can find their website and also the wide range of products they offer.

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In this episode of YM, I talk to Teerth Varma, the founder of Money Matters- a company that aims to boost financial literacy among youngsters. Their aim is to make financial literacy accessible to students of all ages. Managing money is something which isn’t really taught in schools, so teerth and his team found a way to educate the youth about the same.

Teerth and I talk in detail about the company and it’s inception. We discuss the initial response and also how they deal with declining attention spans. We also talk about the challenges faced by the company and also his experience being an instructor.

Lastly, we talk about their partnership process and his vision for Money Matters.

1. (00:00): Introduction

2. (00:57): What was that moment that pushed an 18 y/o to start a company around financial literacy?

3. (05:49): Talking about what exactly the Money Matters is about and what all does the company have to offer.

4. (10:44): How do teerth and his team make the seminars fun for the kids? ~ Talking about the initial response.

5. (13:09): Discussing some road blocks that the company has faced since its inception.

6. (15:17): Teerth is a student, and also an instructor at MM, so how does it feel to be standing on the other side of the room while conducting seminars?

7. (18:00): MM has been able to partner with quite a few institutions, what did that process look like?

8. (19:49): Teerth’s vision for his company, where does he see MM five years down the line?

You can check out Money Matters’ website here

Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/__moneymatters?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

YM’s links:

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In this episode of YM, I talk to Mayank Nagori, the founder of Gud Gum, which is a 100% Plastic-free, biodegradable & vegan chewing gum. We talk about how Mayank started the company and what the process looked like. We also discuss the product in detail and understand it's uniqueness. We further talk about the consumers response, and what all blockers the team has had to overcome. One of the major questions was understanding why Gud Gum is the only company of it's kind.

Lastly, we talk about the distribution process, the other products in the pipeline and Mayank's vision for his company.

1. (00:00): Introduction

2. (01:03): Talking abou Mayank’s journey towards Gud Gum ~ when did he realise that this space was ripe for disruption?

3. (02:37): What did the process of creating the company look like?

4. (05:50): Mayank’s elevator pitch for Gud Gum.

5. (06:42): Discussing details like flavours/packaging/where can one find the gums.

6. (08:47): How did the consumers respond to gud gum- a healthier/sustainable/biodegradable chewing gum.

7. (12:49): What are some blockers for growth/challenges that are faced by the company?

8. (13:45): Gud Gum is the first and only company in India that is making plastic-free gums, why is that? ~ why aren’t more people entering this market?

9. (16:35): Understanding how Mayank feels about being a part of such a huge and impactful industry.

10. (17:57): Talking about the distribution process ~ how was Mayank able to “spread the gums” all over the country?

11. (20:52): There’s also tshirts available on the website alongside chewing gum, what was the thought process behind this product?

12. (22:11): Talking about the importance of offline events and how they’ve been beneficial.

13. (25:56): Looks like gums are just the beginning! ~ discussing the different products that are in the pipeline for Gud Gum.

14. (27:56): Big things incoming! ~ where will we see Gud Gum 5 years down the line?

You can check out Gud Gum's Instagram handle & website here

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In this episode of YM, I invited the team behind Syahi, a project which makes pens out of upcycled paper alongside empowering communities of migrant women. Their main goal is to combat India’s growing problem of single use plastic and make a difference in both, the society and the environment.

Ananya, Muskan and I spoke about what Syahi is and what got them interested in something like it, as college students. We also discuss the difficulties faced by them during the pandemic and other blockers in their growth. We spoke about the wonderful women that are a part of Syahi, and also the struggles they face coming from backward families. Ananya & Muskan also tell us about their experiences of being a business in the sustainable industry. Lastly, we spoke about their vision and where Syahi will stand 5 years down the line.

1.      (00:00): Introduction 2.      (01:03): Understanding Ananya and Muskan’s background and what about Syahi intrigued them the most. 3.      (03:47): Syahi and its USPs – from the perspective of the team. 4.      (07:08): The pens are customisable too (whaaaaaaaaat?!) ~ Talking about how the customisation process works. 5.      (08:20): How did the pandemic treat Syahi and its management? 6.      (12:54): What were some of the biggest challenges faced by Syahi? ~ How difficult is it to educate people and spread awareness?  7.      (17:51): Keeping in mind that Syahi is run by a group of college students, we talk about how the business functions after its members have passed out of college. 8.      (20:07): How did they come across Joint Women’s Program(NGO)? ~ How did these women become a part of Syahi? 9.      (22:09): Discussing the backgrounds of the migrant women that are a part of the team. 10.  (25:06): How does it feel to be a part of such an impactful industry and to be able to contribute to something so much more bigger than all of us? 11.  (28:10): Where do they see Syahi 5 years down the line? ~ Understanding their vision.

Syahi's Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/projectsyahi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Order the pens via DM

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In this episode of YM, I talk to Shrawani Dixit, the founder of Eventia, an event management company that takes on everything from weddings to corporate events. Shrawani and I talk in detail about how she started an event management company despite being a law student. We discuss the challenges that Eventia faces, how big of a role social media plays in generating sales, Shrawani's take on her current position and her vision for her company.

Keeping in mind that the event management sector is booming, we talk about competition and what Shrawani feels about building something in such a crowded industry. 

Eventia's Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/_eventiaa_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode of YM, I invited Srishti Arya, the founder and mother of Happy Dancing Feet, a choreography company that covers weddings, corporate events, social events and more.

Srishti and I talk in detail about how a company that started out of her passion for dancing turned into a business. We talk about the events/incidents that pushed her to start HDF, her blockers for growth, learning curves, the stereotypes that she has encountered over the years. We also have a good laugh over the hilarious stories that she shares from her journey, and also discuss Srishti’s tips and tricks for a budding choreographer.

Finally, we talk about how the journey has been for her despite all the obstacles that she’s faced along the way.

Happy Dancing Feet’s links:

Instagram: https://youtube.com/c/HappyDancingFeet

Youtube: https://instagram.com/happydancingfeet100?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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In this episode, we talk to Vedika Manek, one of the founders of UniVoyage, an educational start-up which seeks to build a community of diligent students by providing lectures, mock tests, crash courses, and an unparalleled mentorship programme, wherein IPM aspirants would be personally mentored by IIM students, and so much more. Vedika and I talk in detail about the company and what led to it’s inception. We then discuss how the co-founders try to find a work-life balance, being IIM students themselves, and also how they’ve built a remarkable team of IPM IIM students. What are their biggest blockers for growth and Vedika’s two cents for those who want to attempt competitive exams, are other topics that we cover. Finally, we discuss Vedika’s vision for UniVoyage.They’ve already launched the very first fully functional IPMAT Prep App, what’s next? UniVoyage’s Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/uni.voyage/ UniVoyage’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/univoyage.in Our instagram handle: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3 You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com Thankyou!

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In this episode, I talk to the founder of Grroom- an app which understands your fashion needs through an AI personal stylist. We talk about Venkatesh's backgroud and what led him to start Grroom, his collaborations with brands like Myntra & Ajio, and the teamwork behind Grroom's algorithm. We also discuss Grroom's targeted demographic, how the fashion industry has grown alongside AI, and Venkatesh's vision for Grroom.

You can check out Grroom's Website here. 

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In this episode of YM, I invited Shravan Bokadia, a 20 year old Film-maker, Editor and Producer. In the second part of this episode, we talk about how Shravan collaborates with big brands like Lakme and Parachute. Further, Shravan gives his pieces of advice to anyone who wants to enter the film-making industry. Lastly, we talk about his upcoming short film and his vision for himself.  You can check out Shravan's website & his Instagram handle here. You can go through our Instagram handle here

(00:33):  How does Shravan collaborate with big brands like Lakme and Parachute? ~ talking about how having a good network of people is an advantage in any line of profession

(08:05): Shravan’s two sense for people wanting to enter the film-making industry ~ lessons about how helpful internships are ~ coming from a film background vs not coming from a film background

(11:43): When is Shravan’s second short film coming out? ~ where does Shravan see himself in the next five years?

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In this episode of YM, I invited Shravan Bokadia, a 20 year old Film-maker, Editor and Producer. In the part 1 of this episode, we talk about Shravan's love for film-making and what got him interested in the same. We also take a deep dive into his journey of becoming a film-maker from scratch, and how starting early benefited him. Further, we discuss him joining film school and being the youngest in his class, and more about his learnings from the first short film he made.

You can check out Shravan's website & his Instagram handle here. 

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In this episode of YM, I invited the founder of Inmate, a company which empowers and trains the convicted prisoners of India and gives them a second chance alongside promoting the lost traditions of Kolhapuris. 

Divej and I talk about his background and how an MBA project turned into such a unique business model. We talk about the employment and training processes of the prisoners and also his learnings along the way.  We talk in depth about a certification provided to the prisoners for their work which verifies them as a Karigar. Lastly, we talk about Divej's vision for Inmate.

Inmate's Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/byinmate?utm_medium=copy_link

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In this episode of YM, I invited the founder of Coco Custo: a company which makes natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable cleaning products. We talk about the uniqueness of the product and the challenges it faced. We also discuss the impact that the product can create if it becomes a mass product and ways to lower our carbon footprint are also talked about. Lastly, Shaan gives her piece of advice for people who want to start a sustainable business and also her vision for Coco Custo.  Coco Custo's Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/coco.custo?utm_medium=copy_link Our Instagram handle: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3 You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com Thankyou!

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In this episode, I invited Ashna Goel and Vishwesh Nair, the founders of an Oat based milk company called MilkinOats. We talk about their backgrounds and what brought them together to start their own plant based milk company. While discussing the challenges that they faced, we also talk about Oat milk's activity in the market. How different Oat Milk is, in the sustainable aspect as well as the nutritional aspect, is also discussed. Lastly, we talk about Oat milk's future and why the plant based milk industry needs to grow.  MilkinOat's Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/milkinoats?utm_medium=copy_link Our Instagram Handle: https://instagram.com/young.moneypodcast?igshid=cde6o7chvui3 You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com Thankyou!

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In this episode, I invited Manya Kapur - the owner of a thrift store called 'whatwewore'. We dive deep into the misconceptions that people have regarding thrifting, how most thrift stores source their items, we also talk bout how sustainable thrifting is, also the difficulties that small businesses face in their initial stage, and the future of thrifting.

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1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:34): Before we dive into questions about What We Wore, let’s talk about the moment/time in Manya’s life when she started practicing the concept of thrifting ~ talking about reels, & the story behind the name.
3. (06:42): Thrifting is a great way to recycle clothes & is very sustainable as well, but a lot of people don’t understand the concept & have misconceptions about the same, so as the owner of a thrift store, what does Manya have to say about this?
4. (10:07): Many thrift stores sell branded clothes that are in great condition & are priced way lower than their og price. Diving into this situation & understanding where thrift stores source their clothes from & their reduced prices.
5. (15:14): What challenges did they face initially? ~ talking about Instagram’s algorithm & how Manya overcame the hurdles she faced.
6. (16:46): What is the future of thrifting according to Manya? ~ where does she see What We Wore 5 years down the line?

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In this episode of YM, I talk to Neel Shah who is a Film maker, Author, Freelance marketer, and also an entrepreneur. We talk about his love of being in front of the camera as well as being backstage. We talk about his book-'Smart Labour' which is a millennial's guide to kickstarting your career, and we also discuss about the freelance marketing world and things to keep in mind while pursuing the same. Plus we explore the science and historical podcasts that Neel has started. Listen to the entire podcast to learn about all this and much more.

Neel Shah's Instagram handle

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1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:14): How did it all begin? ~ how did Neel set out on the path that he’s currently on?
3. (06:10): How did Freelance marketing become a career option for Neel?
4. (09:30): What are some things to keep in mind while entering the marketing industry? ~ Neel’s take on what to do & what not to do in the marketing sector
5. (13:03): Talking about Smart Labour; Neel’s book ~ he gives us an insight into the themes highlighted in the book
6. (16:59): Neel is also a film-maker, whaaaaat?! ~ talking about his short film & how he got affiliated with Amazon Prime
7. (23:34): Why did Neel become a film-maker? ~ he’s been in front of the camera since 8th grade, what made him want to set his foot behind the stage?
8. (28:35): Neel also has his own merchandise business, I mean is this guy even real?! ~ talking about his role in the t-shirt business
9. (31:36): How does Neel handle all this together?
10. (33:17): Neel has also tarted two podcasts; I’m not even surprised anymore! ~ discussing the themes of the podcast & the purpose behind starting them
11. (37:47): Where does he see himself 5 years down the line?

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In this episode, I invited Mudit Pathak, who is a social entrepreneur, accidental author, artist, and among his many other achievements, he was also nominated for the Padma Shri, at just 20 years of age. We talk about the numerous social initiatives that he's started, his upcoming book, how can someone create an impact, we also talk about his experience on being nominated for the Padma Shri, and also his vision as a social entrepreneur. Tune into the podcast to learn more about Mudit and his accomplishments.

You can check out Mudit's Instagram handle here.

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1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:16): What was the moment in Mudit’s life that prompted him to become an entrepreneur & venture into event management?
3. (02:54): Bharat GirlUp, The Yogi Gang & Artistic by Nature are some social organizations that Mudit started, and are based on some of the most important issues of the society. What made him want to take the initiative and start them? ~ why does he think it’s important to address these issues?
4. (10:41): Understanding the process of book writing ~ how did a non-reader like Mudit end up writing a book?
5. (15:30): Mudit was nominated for the PADMA SHRI! ~ talking about his experience & understanding the process of how it all happened
6. (19:21): Since Mudit is someone who has his feet dipped in a lot of initiatives, what would be his advice to anyone who wants to create an impact?
7. (21:04): How did he manage all the organizations/businesses along with college? ~ what were the challenges that he had to overcome?
8. (24:52): Where does Mudit see himself 5 years down the line? ~ what is his vision as a social entrepreneur?

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In this episode, I invited Rutvi Shah aka the owner of Crumbl- An edible cookie dough serving company. We talk about how this new concept was created, what challenges were faced in the process, the behind the scenes of the company, and her vision for Crumbl. 

You can check out Crumbl and their delicious menu here. 

You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com 

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:23): What is Crumbl? Let’s hear it from the founder herself ~ what made her want to start a business in the food industry?
3. (07:21): How does Rutvi plan on managing her tourism business alongside Crumbl? ~ both the businesses require work, so will she be able to manage them both?
4. (15:11): Edible cookie dough is a new concept, but there still are some emerging companies that sell it. What does Rutvi feel about these competitors? ~ how is Crumbl different from the other edible cookie dough serving companies?
5. (19:31): Talking about the behind the scenes of Crumbl ~ who are the other people on Rutvi’s team and what are the roles that they play?
6. (23:09): What’s in the pipeline for Crumbl? ~ where does Rutvi see her company 5 years down the line?

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In this episode, I invited Reetu Bhagat aka, the owner of Bookelphia- a crowd sourced book reading and sharing platform. We talk in detail about the amazing concept, the working of the company, how Covid-19 has been treating them and her vision for Bookelphia.

Bookelphia's Instagram Handle

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1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:34): What is Bookelphia? - let’s hear it from the founder herself! ~ how did she get the idea to start something like this?
3. (05:25): How did COVID-19 affect the business? ~ In the initial stage, when people were scared to even shake hands, how did Reetu manage Bookelphia?
4. (09:13): What is the process that takes place after an order is placed on the website? ~ Bombay can be quite expensive & time consuming in terms of transportation, so how is the delivery part managed especially since Bookelphia does not charge for delivery.
5. (13:24): In case a book is damaged from the reader’s side, what is the procedure that takes place?
6. (14:50): Let’s say I have a lot of books lying around that I don’t read anymore, how can I donate/rent them through Bookelphia? ~ where do they store books?
7. (17:34): What is Reetu’s vision for Bookelphia?

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In this episode, I invited Devanshi Shah aka, the owner of PetKonnect. We talk in detail about the new concept, the various services that they provide, the challenges she faced and her vision for the company.  You can learn more about PetKonnect here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com Thankyou!

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:05): What is PetKonnect? ~ how did Devanshi get into the pet care sector?
3. (07:53): We’ve heard of doctors on call, but vets on call?! whaaa..... ~ what are some other services that PetKonnect provides?
4. (13:59): With a business model as unique as PetKonnect’s, it must’ve taken time to put the idea on the table ~ how/when did they start getting traction, and what were the first responses like?
5. (16:09): Talking about the challenges/hardships that Devanshi faced, also more about the pet care market and how it’s growing
6. (20:33): The app is up and functioning, what more is in the pipeline for PetKonnect? ~ where does Devanshi see it in the next 5 years?

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In this episode, I invited the owner of Minions aka Shubham Gunjal, who runs a service providing company. They provide you almost all the household services in a safe and sanitized environment which is very essential especially during Covid-19. We talk about the idea behind Minions, how he operates everything, how Minions is different from other service providing companies and his vision for Minions. You can check out Minion's page here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:12): What is Minions? ~ how did Shubham come up with the idea/how did they come up with the name Minions?
3. (02:46): How do the services work pan-india? ~ how does Shubham manage everything from Pune?
4. (04:05): How can we avail Minions’ services? ~ how do they assure the best of everything to the customers?
5. (06:20): How do they make sure that the level of quality is being maintained? ~ talking about the training/rules that the workers are given
6. (08:15): Who is Minions’ competitor? ~ how is it different from all the other service providing companies out there?
7. (09:58): What is Shubham’s vision for Minions’? ~ 5 years down the line, where is it gonna be?
8. (10:30): A list of all the cities that Minions’ services are available in

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In this episode, I invited the owner of Bekar a.k.a Ashwajeet Singh, who transforms high quality waste from textile factories and turns it into beautiful fashion and home decor. We talk about his idea behind Bekar, how a textile background benefited him, how he manages everything & his vision for Bekar! Check out his page here.

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(00:00): Introduction

(01:18): Bekar - a company which transforms high quality fabric from textile factories & turns it into beautiful fashion and home decor ~ what made Ashwajeet want to instigate such an idea?

(10:51): Talking about the the time Bekar started picking up traction

(13:44): The decisive factor that led Ashwajeet to start Bekar ~ discussing the benefits of having a textile background

(15:40): How does he manage as the only individual behind the company? ~ talking about plans of employment in the future

(18:27): Ashwajeet’s vision for Bekar

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In this episode, I invited the owner of LGBThrifty aka Rachita Donti who makes and sells bead accessories while supporting the LGBTQ community. We talk about the idea behind the company, the challenges that she faced, how she keeps up with everything, and her vision for LGBThrifty.  You can check out LGBThrifty here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com

(00:00): Introduction

(01:38): How did Rachita come up with the idea to roll out LGBThrifty? ~ talking about how she is connecting the LGBTQ community and sustainability with her venture

(07:27): Talking about the hardships that come with owning a business around an unacknowledged  issue

(09:51): Opening a pitara of challenges faced while making jewelery

(14:30): What’s in the pipeline for LGBThrifty?

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In this episode, I invited Dhvani Mehta & her Mom - the owners of 'House of Macramé'. We talk about how people fell in love with this new concept, how their business grew, the hard work behind the scenes & the vision for their venture. You can follow 'House of Macramé' here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:11): What is Macrame? ~ the story of how House of Macrame was born
3. (06:30): What were the challenges that Dhvani faced while initially starting off? ~ lack of awareness/pricing
4. (10:47): How does Dhvani feel about her mom finally getting to do what she’s passionate about?
5. (13:39): What is Okhai? ~ Dhvani shares her experience about working with Okhai
6. (19:17): Talking about their response from Okai/sustainability/team work
7. (31:00): Where does Dhvani see House of Macrame five years down the line?
8. (32:48): Special guest appearance!

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In this episode of YM, we talk to the owner of Pine Cottage & Co - an organic skin care and lifestyle store. We talk about her journey, how she came up with the idea of starting Pine Cottage, the research involved and her ultimate vision for this venture.  You can check out Vidhi's Instagram page here. Our Instagram Handle is this. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:15): What is Pine Cottage & Co?
3. (04:52): The story of how Pine Cottage & Co transformed from an idea into a company ~ talking about Vidhi’s one true love
4. (12:05): What were the challenges that Vidhi faced while starting her own eco-friendly skincare company?
5. (15:12): Talking about how important visual branding is ~ Vidhi’s love for cute packaging and her team
6. (18:55): Five years down the line, where does Vidhi see Pine Cottage & Co?

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In this episode, I invited the owner of a thrift shop, who contributes the proceedings to provide sanitary pads to underprivileged girls. We talk about her journey, her motivation to start this cause and her vision and other initiatives she plans to take on in the future. You can check out her Instagram page here. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:18): What is a Thrift Shop? ~ how did quarantine cause Tenzin to start her own Thrift Store?
3. (02:05): How was Tenzin’s thrift store going to stand out in a crowd of various others?
4. (03:14): What motivates Tenzin to provide towards such a wonderful cause? ~ talking about women empowerment and why it’s important
5. (04:21): Is a time machine helping Tenzin manage everything?
6. (05:04): Going into the process of it all ~ talking about challenges and end goals
7. (08:07): Tenzin’s vision for her thrift shop ~ what other initiatives does she have in mind?

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On this episode of YM, we talk about a mental health organization, the stigma around it and how important mental health is. You can check out their Instagram page here

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1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (01:02): What is Mynd? ~ talking about mental health being a priority and not a privilege
3. (02:35): Providing factually correct information about mental health and different disorders
4. (03:41): Why are people afraid to talk about their problems? ~ talking about sensitivity and opening up to therapists
5. (05:07): Mynd’s policies ~ connecting consultants to clients
6. (06:37): Is mental health not as important as physical health?
7. (08:06): Lesson about sensitive words and not using them unnecessarily
8. (09:50): What do Varnika, Ayushi & Preet have in mind for Mynd?

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In this episode of YM, we talk to a skin care consultant and explore the journey that she has been through. We talk about how psychology plays a BIG role in skin care, how Sreeja scaled up her business and what's her vision for SkinOreal. You can reach out to us at ympodcast@gmail.com You can find more about Sreeja & SkinOreal from the links below. Sreeja's Youtube channel, Sreeja's Instagram. You can check out our Instagram here

Through the episode, we discuss the following:

1. (00:00): Introduction
2. (1:38): What made Sreeja want to become a skincare consultant? ~ bringing skincare and psychology together
3. (3:50): What is SkinOreal? ~ find out how a skincare blog turned into a successful skincare consulting service
4. (7:20): Psychology’s huge impact on skincare ~ what causes skin insecurities?
5. (12:05): Initial challenges & not indulging in unnecessary PR ~ lessons about how consistency is the key to growth
6. (16:13): How to manage skin insecurities as a teenager ? ~ our skin problems do not define us & comparison is a big NO
7. (22:23): Sreeja’s vision for SkinOreal ~ educating people about the science behind skincare

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I talk about why I started Young Money and what's in it for you.