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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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43:12

How Indian Heritage Continues to Inspire Global Fashion

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Nachiket Barve, one of India’s most celebrated fashion designers, known for seamlessly blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary global design. 🧵✨ What began as a curiosity for form, fabric, and culture evolved into a design philosophy rooted in authenticity, intuition, and respect for Indian artisans. From couture to costume design, Nachiket’s journey reflects a deep commitment to thoughtful fashion that empowers the wearer

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35:19

Why Indian Weddings Became a Multi-Crore Empire

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/12/19

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Parthip Thyagarajan, the visionary force behind Weeding Sutra a brand that is redefining how India plans, celebrates, and preserves the magic of weddings. ✨💍What began as a simple intention to make wedding planning meaningful, stress-free, and deeply personal has evolved into a movement that empowers couples to honour tradition while embracing modern design. 👉 Dive into how Weeding Sutra thoughtfully curates every element from decor to

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31:40

The Secret Behind Handwoven Sarees Nobody Talks About!

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/12/09

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Shraddha Sawant, the passionate founder of Massakali, a brand dedicated to celebrating Indian handwoven sarees and empowering women entrepreneurs. 🌸✨ What started as a love for traditional textiles has grown into a movement that brings the elegance of handwoven sarees to modern wardrobes, while keeping the artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship alive. 👉 Discover how Massakali curates each saree with care, ensuring every piece tells its own

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21:41

Story Behind Shegaon Kachori | A Legacy of Taste &...

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/11/18

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Gagan Sharma, the torchbearer of the iconic Shegaon Kachori a delicacy that began as a humble prasad and grew into one of Maharashtra’s most loved food legacies. ✨What started with a grandfather’s simple recipe in a small town has today transformed into a flavour that travels across cities, homes, and generations, carrying history, devotion, and craftsmanship in every bite. 👉 Discover how Shegaon Kachori evolved from a temple prasad

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23:24

From Pain to Purpose: Why She Built Tea Culture of...

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of Voices for Local, we sit down with Dr. Rupali Ambegaonkar, the inspiring founder of Tea Culture of the World, a brand rooted in wellness, purity, and Indian heritage. 🍃 What started as a mother’s search to heal her child transformed into a passion that birthed one of India’s most thoughtfully curated tea brands offering 80+ blends crafted to nourish mind, body & soul. 👉 Discover how Dr. Rupali transitioned from orthopedics to building a global tea movement👉

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38:49

Decor Brand That Sends Girls to School | The D'Moksha...

Voices for Local with Monisha Singh Katial ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Voices for Local, we meet Manav Danda, the passionate founders of D'Moksha a sustainable home fashion brand redefining how India decorates. From eco-friendly fabrics to empowering girl child education, this is the story of how purpose and design came together to create beauty that gives back. 👉 Discover how a couple turned their love for mindful living into a global Indian brand rooted in sustainability👉 Learn how D'Moksha’s products not only elevate homes but also fund

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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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