Femme Forward

What Most Mothers Get Wrong About Food & Child Health | Dr. Ananya Awasthi

In this episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, Smriti Agarwal is joined by Dr. Ananya Awasthi, a public health expert working at the intersection of nutrition, motherhood, and real-world health challenges in India. Together, they explore how everyday food habits—what we often consider “normal”—can quietly impact women’s health, children’s development, and long-term well-being. From pregnancy nutrition to childhood eating patterns, this conversation sheds light on the small but important choices that shape families over time. This episode is not about strict diets or trends. It is about awareness, balance, and understanding what truly matters. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Common mistakes in daily food habits • How a mother’s choices influence a child’s health • The importance of early nutrition in childhood • Practical ways to build healthier habits at home • The gap between “perceived healthy” and actual nutrition __________________________________________________________ ABOUT FEMME FORWARD:Femme Forward is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of fearless, impact-driven women across industries.🎤 Host: Smriti Agarwal | Founder, Femme Forward📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/👤 Guest: Dr. Ananya Awasthi | Public Health Expert📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaanyaawasthi/_____________________________________________________________ If you are a mother or planning to be one this episode offers insights that can truly make a difference. _____________________________________________________________ Dr Ananya Awasthi podcast, motherhood nutrition India, child nutrition India, pregnancy nutrition India, Indian mothers health, parenting food habits India, food mistakes mothers make, kids diet mistakes India, healthy eating India, baby nutrition India, what mothers do wrong, parenting mistakes India, Indian diet problems, women health podcast India, Smriti Agarwal podcast, Femme Forward podcast, how to build healthy eating habits in children, nutrition mistakes in Indian families

Luxury, Craft & Women Empowerment | Rimple Narulah | Femme Forward Podcast

In this special International Women’s Day episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, Smriti Agarwal sits down with acclaimed Indian couturier and heritage revivalist Rimple Narulah, co-founder of the celebrated label Rimple & Harpreet. In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, Rimple Narulah shares her journey of building a brand rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and timeless luxury while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership as a woman in the fashion industry. From reviving India’s rich textile heritage to redefining what luxury truly means, this episode explores how tradition, artistry, and resilience come together to shape legacy. Together, Smriti Agarwal and Rimple Narulah discuss the deeper meaning of luxury in couture, the importance of craftsmanship, and why preserving India’s traditional crafts is more important today than ever before. This conversation also highlights how women can build powerful legacies while staying rooted in authenticity, creativity, and purpose. • The real meaning of luxury in couture • Why craftsmanship and hand embroidery matter • Reviving India’s cultural heritage through fashion • Women empowerment and equality at home and work • Building a brand with purpose and authenticity • The responsibility of preserving traditional crafts • Lessons from designing for films like Padmaavat and Heeramandi • Advice for young designers and women entrepreneurs This episode is not just about fashion. It is about legacy, culture, craftsmanship, and the power of women shaping the future while preserving tradition. If you would like to watch the complete video conversation, you can find the full episode on our YouTube channel. ▶️ Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: Link below. Femme Forward is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of fearless, impact-driven women across industries. Through meaningful conversations and storytelling, we aim to highlight journeys that inspire, educate, and empower. 🎤 Host: Smriti Agarwal | Founder, Femme Forward 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/ [https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/] 👤 Guest: Rimple Narulah | Indian Couturier & Co-Founder, Rimple & Harpreet 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimple_narulah/ [https://www.instagram.com/rimple_narulah/] What does true luxury mean to you? Is it craftsmanship, heritage, culture, or something else? Share your thoughts and join the conversation. In this episode, we discuss:Watch the Full Video PodcastAbout Femme ForwardJoin the Conversation

Leadership Has No Gender | Smriti Agarwal in Conversation with Navika Kumar

In this powerful episode of The Femme Forward Show, host Smriti Agarwal sits down with Navika Kumar, Group Editor-in-Chief of Times Now and Times Now Navbharat. With over three decades in journalism, Navika Kumar reflects on the journey from her early days in print media to leading India’s prime-time political debates. This conversation explores: • What it takes to lead under national pressure • The responsibility of shaping public discourse • The story behind her first front-page breakthrough • Lessons learned from interviewing India’s most powerful leaders • The role of values, family, and contentment in sustaining ambition • Advice for young women entering journalism This is not just a discussion about media. It is about leadership, resilience, and earning credibility in high-stakes environments. Listen now on Spotify.

Bollywood Makeup Secrets Revealed | Celebrity MUA Srishti on Beauty, Skincare & Self-Love

What really goes on behind Bollywood’s flawless makeup looks? In this episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, host Smriti Agarwal sits down with Srishti, a celebrity makeup artist and educator, for a raw and honest conversation about the beauty industry—beyond filters, trends, and stereotypes. From working with celebrity clients to redefining beauty standards, Srishti breaks down what makeup truly means today. She shares practical skincare advice, behind-the-scenes industry stories, and why self-love matters more than any product. This episode also challenges outdated ideas—because makeup is not just for women, and beauty has no single definition. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear about: The truth behind Bollywood makeup looks Makeup myths vs. reality Skincare habits that actually matter (for women and men) The rise of the makeup industry in India How makeup impacts confidence and self-expression Real struggles and lessons from a professional MUA journey Why inclusivity and self-love are the future of beauty Whether you love makeup, work in the beauty industry, or are learning to feel confident in your own skin—this conversation is for you. 🎤 Host Smriti Agarwal (Founder, Femme Forward) 👤 Guest Srishti — Celebrity Makeup Artist & Educator 📩 Connect with Femme Forward Instagram: @femmeforward___ Email: femmeforwardofficial@gmail.com 💬 If this episode resonated with you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who needs to hear this today. #FemmeForwardPodcast #BollywoodMakeup #CelebrityMakeupArtist #BeautyIndustry #SelfLoveJourney #MakeupForAll #SkincareTalk #WomenEmpowerment #BeautyPodcast

Neelam Kothari: From Bollywood Stardom to Building Her Own Brand | Femme Forward

What happens when fame fades — but purpose doesn’t?This is Neelam Kothari, beyond Bollywood. 🎙️ Bollywood. Business. Balance. Reinvention. From being one of the most recognisable faces of 90s Bollywood to building a successful jewellery brand, Neelam Kothari Soni has lived multiple lives — each shaped by courage, choice, and clarity. In this intimate episode of Femme Forward, host Smriti Agarwal sits down with Neelam for an honest conversation about what happens after fame — when applause fades and real purpose begins. They talk about: * Life behind the glamour of 90s Bollywood * Working with legends like Govinda and Salman Khan * Why stepping back from films was not a loss, but a turning point * Building a jewellery brand from passion and precision * Motherhood, balance, and redefining success on her own terms * Advice for women navigating reinvention in any phase of life This is not just a celebrity interview. It’s a story of identity beyond validation and growth beyond spotlight. 🎧 Listen till the end for Neelam’s most honest advice to young women finding their voice.