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Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial

The time has come for India’s homegrown brands to shine. Through this podcast series, media personality Monisha Singh Katial takes you on a journey through the galli-mohalle and local high streets of the country to meet the founders of our most incredible up-and-coming brands. On the way, we get to be inspired by their stories, learn something new from their work, pick up some practical advice, check out their unique products, and understand the passionate minds of our Voices For Local.

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30:47

One Cart To 220 Outlets! Why Tibb's Frankie Hits...

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/10/28

What if a single bite could take you back in time? What if street food could become a legacy loved across generations? In this episode of Voices for Local, we meet Jasmeet Tibb, the face behind Tibbs Frankie the iconic wrap that has been winning hearts since the 1960s. From a humble food cart near Vihar Lake to a nationwide favorite, this is the story of how passion and family values turned a simple idea into a cultural phenomenon. 👉 Discover how a London-returned dreamer created a completely new

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22:47

Thaely: Revolutionizing Sneakers With Purpose!

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/10/16

Thaely isn’t just a sneaker it’s a step towards a greener world. Made from recycled plastics, each pair transforms waste into style while inspiring sustainable living. ✨ Voices for Local – stories that inspire, fashion that matters.

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20:00

Weirdough | Baking Sourdough, Building dreams

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/10/07

Weirdough isn’t just bread; it’s Pallavee Duggal’s story of turning passion into purpose, patience into perfection, and ideas into reality.

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31:13

Suta Sarees | Two Sisters, One Vision, 17,000 Dreams!

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/09/24

Ever wondered how a small idea can turn into something huge? Meet Sujata & Tanya, the sisters behind Suta Sarees. They started in a tiny garage during Covid with just one employee, dreaming of making malmal sarees that are simple, fun, and affordable. Today, their brand reaches women across India, empowering artisans and changing the way people wear sarees. 👉 How did one online batch spark a nationwide movement?👉 What keeps them going through challenges and long days? This is more than

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24:00

After Eats: Turning Everyday Tradition Into a Brand!

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/09/16

What if retirement was the start of your boldest chapter yet? Meet Prakash Baid, the Marwari entrepreneur who turned India’s most loved after-meal ritual - Mukhwas into a refreshing new brand: After Eats. From spicy, tangy twists to classic family flavors, every mix is 100% natural and made to keep traditions alive. Why did he refuse to “retire”?How did a simple mouth freshener become his mission? One of the most special moments? A family ordered After Eats boxes as return gifts

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29:00

The Benne Story: From Zero Expectations to Endless...

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/09/09

What happens when two Bangaloreans in Mumbai decide they can’t live without their favorite childhood dosa? They don’t just crave it… they create a revolution. In this episode of Voices for Local, host Monisha Singh Katial sits down with Akhil and Shreya, the couple behind Benne – Mumbai’s newest obsession where queues wrap around the block for a plate of butter-soaked nostalgia. From giving up the comfort of established careers (a psychologist & a film producer!)

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16:45

Zuzana Gombošová (Malai)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2023/04/13

We’re heading down to Kochi this episode, as Monisha speaks to Zuzana Gombosova, a material researcher and designer from Slovakia, who is the co-founder of Malai, a company that designs and develops bio-based materials from Bacterial Cellulose that they grow. Zuzana tells us about the challenges of working with biodegradable materials, the fascinating production process of Malai’s material made from coconut water, the experience of working with coconut processing units, and what it’s like working in

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36:11

VFL Turns 50!

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/11/16

Voices for Local turns 50! Well, not 50 years – but 50 episodes, and we think that’s something to celebrate! It’s been a fun, fascinating, and fulfilling journey across the length and breadth of the country, getting to know the stories behind some incredible brands. What better way to mark the occasion than to look back at some of our favourite episodes and listen to what our favourite brands have been up to since they featured on the show?And we had to include you in our celebrations, of course

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23:16

Saarus Nirhali (Glasshopper)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/11/09

This week, on Voices for Local, Monisha gets talking to Saarus Nirhali, the founder of Glasshopper, a Bangalore-based stained glass studio that creates suncatchers, panels, lamp-shades, tea light holders, and jewellery. Monisha asks her what it was like to leave behind a career in criminal law, how she got into stained glass, and how she sources her designs. Saarus also explains the difference between original and Tiffany style stained glass, and the challenges of working with expensive, breakable

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15:13

Tarveen Kaur Vohra & Jasjyot Singh Hans (Tappa)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/11/02

Monisha chats with sibling duo Tarveen Kaur Vohra & Jasjyot Singh Hans, the co-founders of fashion brand Tappa, whose first collection features gender neutral clothes in sizes that fit all body types. They chat about how the brand started, the reaction they’ve received, the effectiveness of fashion as a medium of queer representation, and how their sibling relationship has improved due to the brand.Check out Tappa at tappa.in, and follow their journey on Instagram @tappa.india. And to keep up

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29:34

Moonshine Meadery - Nitin Vishwas

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/10/19

We’re featuring a brand on Voices for Local this week that is creating quite a buzz in the beverage space with their unique catalogue of mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with various fruits and spices. Nitin Vishwas, one of the co-founders and self-proclaimed ‘Benevolent Overlord’s of the Pune-based Moonshine Meadery, joins Monisha on the show to chat about the challenges of setting up India (and Asia)’s first meadery, what’s is like working with your best friend,

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21:16

Sanjana Patel (La Folie)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/10/12

On Voices For Local this week, Monisha chats with the Co-Founder, Creative Director and Executive Chef of La Folie – Sanjana Patel herself, who opens up about her grandmother being the spark in her life and her cooking inspiration, and what it’s like to marry and work with your childhood sweetheart. She also speaks about returning to India after studying abroad, being very loyal to her thoughts, and her commitment to work with Indian farmers despite the challenges. Check out La Folie at lafolie.in,

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23:20

Prateeksh & Agnay Mehra (The Spotted Cow Fromagerie)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/10/05

Monisha gets into conversation with cheesemaking brother duo, Prateeksh & Agnay Mehra, the co-founders of The Spotted Cow Fromagerie, a small creamery based in Mumbai that make handmade artisanal cheeses which are 100% vegetarian and preservative free. They tell Monisha how they went from brewing beer to making cheese, their stinky first few batches of cheese gone wrong, making Bombay versions of Camembert, Brie and Tomme de Savoie, and how the pandemic turned out to be good for business. Check

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18:09

Mandavi Kanchan (Bruijn)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/09/28

This week, on Voices For Local, we have Mandavi Kanchan, the Founder and Creative Head of Bruijn on the show. Bruijn offers nourishing, gourmet delights which are modern interpretations of classic dried fruits & nuts. Mandavi tells Monisha more about growing up around her family’s homegrown small business, her key learnings like perseverance, adapting her father’s traditional sweet treats for Bruijn, getting inspired by global cuisine such as Iran’s ranginak while supporting local farmers, and

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30:16

Rahul Reddy (Subko)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/09/21

On this episode of Voices For Local, Monisha continues her foray into the F&B industry, by speaking to the founder of a brand that’s been on everyone’s mind, everyone’s lips and everyone’s Instagram feeds. We have Rahul Reddy, Co-Founder of Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters on the show this week, and he opens up to Monisha about Subko was created to be a bigger movement than just a business for him, he shares the story behind the name Subko, how he travelled to Auroville to find his co-founder Daniel

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19:59

Chris Zandee (Himalayan Products)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/09/14

We’re travelling in a new direction on this episode, and not just because the brand we’re featuring on the show today is based in Kashmir. Happy to announce that Voices For Local will now be eating and drinking its way into the food & beverage industry! To kick this off, Monisha speaks to Chris Zandee, the founder of Himalayan Products, who makes natural artisan cheese from fresh Himalayan milk. It’s a story of a Dutchman who combines Dutch and local cheesemaking traditions to empower communities

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21:43

Samriddh Burman (The Burlap People)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/09/07

This week, on Voices For Local, Monisha gets into conversation with Samriddh Burman, founder of The Burlap People, that works with third and fourth generation indigenous craftspeople to develop aesthetically pleasing, high quality, sustainable-crafted products made out of natural fibres such as jute and cotton, combined with salvaged leather. Samriddh gives us a background on jute and how they use it, how they involve customers in the creative process, how their artisans are like family to them, and

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23:27

Santanu Das (Maku Textiles)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/08/31

Today, on Voices For Local, Monisha speaks to Santanu Das, the founder of Maku Textiles, a textile and clothing label that has its roots in the slow fiber movement and the use of handwoven cloth. Santanu explains his emotional connect to jamdani and Dhakai, creating a global community of clients, why he wanted to revive an artform like Tangail, having a collaborative working relationship with weavers, and how Maku fabric found its way onto Game of Thrones. To check out Maku Textiles’ work, follow

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18:13

Tanvi Agarwal (House of Ekam)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/08/24

On this episode, Monisha chats with Tanvi Agarwal, the Founder and Creative Head at House of Ekam, that curates a catalogue of one of a kind, handcrafted home furnishings & decor directly sourced directly from artisans across India. Tanvi tells us about how her father instilled the importance of financial independence in her, on her sourcing experiences travelling across the country, encouraging the value of handmade products in India’s price sensitive market, the journey of taking her products

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23:05

Poornima Garg (Home Neera)

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2022/08/17

Monisha gets into conversation with Poornima Garg, the owner and creative head of Home Neera, a brand that creates handwoven art dhurries inspired by everyday narratives, on this episode of Voices For Local. Poornima gives us a background on what these traditional handwoven rugs really are, the moment she got her first dhurrie made, the birth of Home Neera as a brand, convincing the women of Punjab to weave dhurries professionally, and a turning point in her life as a mother. To check out Home

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