Episode 6: Immigration Antics and The Diversity Bonus with Michelle Hackman from WSJ

Episode 10: Conversations with the Color Theory Queen on Beauty AI, Inclusivity, and Social Media Authenticity

Monica Ravi sits down with Dhivya to give her no BS take on Beauty and Social Media. She holds nothing back while exposing brand partnerships that were a hard pass, brands that fail to get it right, and those we shouldn't overlook. Monica, who has a background in Engineering and Computer Science, also shares her insights on the future of Beauty Tech and AI.

Episode 9: Healing Out Loud: Trishala Dutt on Trauma, Beauty and Boundaries

Dhivya and Trishala Dutt (daughter of famed actor Sanjay Dutt) sit down for a candid and raw conversation about growing up under scrutiny and growing away from toxicity. Trishala was an open book in answering questions about her childhood, her mother’s death, the role her father has played and continues to play in her life, and what independence looks like on her terms. From being fat shamed as a child to chronically misunderstood in adulthood, Trishala has channeled her childhood struggles into motivation. She’s now a successful therapist in New York City who strives to create a safe space for those who need it most. Join us in hearing Trishala’s inside thoughts out loud.

Episode 8: Two Opinionated Founders on Dupe Culture, Sustainability and Giving a Shit

Being a beauty brand founder is hard enough, being an eco-conscious, science-led, consumer-protecting founder is even harder. That puts Charlotte Palermino in another stratosphere. Brand founders are often told to stay out of controversy and take advantage of viral marketing trends. Charlotte and I discuss exactly what it means to ignore that advice, and why we think today's consumer is smarter than people give them credit for. This candid conversation holds nothing back because controversy is just a cover for consumer literacy. Let's talk what clean beauty actually means, why corporate America lies to our kids about planetary pollution, and what the future holds for the beauty consumer.

Episode 7: The Global Appeal of Niche Culture with The Founders of Kolkata Chai

Chai and Humanity … and standing on business. This week Dhivya sits down with the founders of Kolkata Chai, Ani and Ayan Sanyal, who have built an 8 figure business centered on culture with authentic chai. The conversation flows from the global appeal of niche culture, betting on yourself, the immigrant mentality, and the power of third culture kids. Of course, we talk a little politics too.

Episode 6: Immigration Antics and The Diversity Bonus with Michelle Hackman from WSJ

Dr. Dhiv sits down for a chat with the one and only Michelle Hackman, writer for the Wall Street Journal and Department of Homeland Security know-it-all. They talk about everything from navigation Michelle‘s career in journalism as a blind reporter to Kristi Noem and that blanket scandal. This episode takes a deeper look at what is really going on in Detention Centers and how much of today’s immigration woes are actually new.