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Amaan Duffer: Making Connections That Led to Bella Hadid, Beyoncé & Doja Cat Wearing His Designs 39:34

vor 27 Tagen39:34

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Meet Amaan, the 21 year old visionary behind the disruptive jewellery brand Basliq. He recently launched an official collection at Bloomingdale’s for Wicked The Movie—a collaboration that stemmed from a chance encounter with Cynthia Erivo (the actress who plays Elphaba in the film) at the Loewe store on Bond Street, leading to an unexpected friendship. Amaan shares with us how he’s built his brand through raw authenticity, being in the right place at the right time and maintaining genuine relationships, with icons like Bella and Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, Maya Jama, and Doja Cat championing his designs, as well as being one of the first South Asian designers and the youngest designer in history to style for the Met Gala. We also dive into his mixed Pakistani-Indian heritage, growing up in Manchester and now calling Dubai his home. At this point in his life, Amaan has already understood what many spend their twenties (and beyond) figuring out—his purpose: to create a brand that every cool girl you can think of is wearing. Episode chapters: (0:00) - Introduction (2:51) - How Bella Hadid wore his jewellery (6:43) - Authenticity in the industry (8:37) - Growing up half Pakistani half Indian (11:09) - Creative process (13:41) - Jewellery production process (15:25) - Getting to work with Doja Cat (18:05) - There is no break in fashion (24:45) - Global representation in the fashion industry (28:03) - Key takeaways from running a global jewellery business (29:25) - Pay young designers fairly (34:32) - If Miuccia Prada isn’t on your moodboard, you’re doing something wrong (37:35) - What does Amaan have strong game in? Explore Amaan's designs at Basliq on: Website: https://www.basliq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basliq_/ To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!…

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Nina Davuluri on Breaking the Mould 1:06:25

vor 12 weeks1:06:25

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In this episode, we sit with Nina, the first South Asian woman to be crowned Miss America in history. This year, she celebrated 10 years since being crowned, and we spend some time reflecting on those days as well as discussing all the advocacy work she now does to help women embark on their self-love journey. When Nina became Miss America, it never occurred to her that she would face immense backlash, both from media outlets in the US as well as in India, where she was deemed too ‘dark-skinned’ to ever be crowned Miss India. Nina took her time to process the negativity and returned with a strong, intentional message. She delivered a TED talk, opening up about her experience and the price she paid for being the first among her demographic to hold this title. She created ‘COMPLEXion’, a documentary aiming to challenge the archaic notions that exist around global perceptions around skin colour. She also wrote to CEOs of major CPG companies including Unilever, the creators of skin lightening cream formerly known as Fair & Lovely, as well as L’Oreal which she now sits on the DEI board of. She was instrumental in the companies ditching terms such as ‘fair’ and ‘light’ in their product marketing.…

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Sedoso on Living Life like a Bollywood Movie 1:05:51

vor 13 weeks1:05:51

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Celebrating our 50th episode and 10 years of Sedoso aka Silky being a social media creator, this girly, lighthearted and Bollywoodpan-filled conversation was one of the most fun this year. To be the first to get updates on new episodes, please do give us a subscribe or follow!

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Sravya Attaluri on Turning Ideas into Reality 1:04:45

vor 14 weeks1:04:45

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Sravya is an award winning illustrator and art director who places a huge focus on impact and activism in her work, particularly around topics involving mental health. In this conversation, she shares her experiences as a third culture kid of Telugu descent having grown up in Hong Kong and how she has infused those experiences in her artwork. From having designed for Coachella to Ariana Huffington to having featured on the Gen. T list at Tatler Asia among all her other achievements, she is only really just getting started. Explore Sravya's work on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sravyaa/ Website: https://www.artbysravya.com/…

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Avisha Patel on Impact with Redirection 46:15

vor 15 weeks46:15

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In this conversation (featuring an adorable furry friend) we sit with Avisha, the founder of Friendsline, a UK based charity that for the past 10 years has been running mental health, mindfulness and yoga workshops for women and girls in India and Nepal who have faced gender-based violence. Avisha has tirelessly worked on this initiative for the majority of her 20s, and now having stepped into her early 30s, with all the life changes that it has brought with it, is considering whether it's time to move onto pastures new. She kindly shares where she is at in her journey of accepting the evolution in her life, and the confusion it can create around her perceived identity; a feeling many who are purpose driven but don't feel the exact same way anymore about the ventures they started a long time ago may resonate with. Find out more about Avisha's work with Friendsline on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_friendsline/ Website: https://friendsline.org/…

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Sreesha Shetty on Being Her Own Customer 1:05:19

vor 16 weeks1:05:19

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This week we sit with Sreesha, the founder of Shop Lune, a contemporary jewellery brand based in Mumbai and Goa. If I told you that her designs have been worn by Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif to name a few, and she has not spent any money on PR, would you believe it? Having grown up as a South Indian in Goa and lived across Pune, Bangalore, London, Birmingham and now Mumbai, Sreesha admits that she feels most comfortable in discomfort. Perhaps this is what makes her a great entrepreneur, not being afraid of leaning into her 'otherness'. She prides herself in having grown Lune organically, admitting that it hasn't been a perfect journey and one that has taken a very long time, but one that she has come out of stronger, and is proud of. We get into more technical discussions around finances and what it really takes to set up a jewellery brand, but also into the mental side of what Sreesha would have done differently if she were to start her business again today. A lot of gems in this conversations. Find out more about Sreesha and Shop Lune on: Shop Lune Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoplune/ Sreesha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sreeshas/ Shop Lune Website: https://shoplune.com/…

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Farooq Got Audio on Being That Guy 1:10:50

vor 17 weeks1:10:50

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For as long as he can remember, Farooq Got Audio really was ‘that guy’ who downloaded leaked layers of songs and mashed them up together to create new sounds. Years of graft have now led him to being one of the world’s leading South Asian music producers. At the time of recording this conversation, his ‘Mayya Mayya’ remix had hit number 3 globally in terms of reach on Instagram. Despite being so talented and producing incredible sounds - often making the original tracks even better - he candidly tells us about how large music labels haven’t always supported him. Having now dealt with a legal lawsuit with a huge film production company, he has yet to be deterred and continues to produce catchy music that reaches millions around the world.Find out more about Farooq on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farooqgotaudio/ Website: https://www.farooqgotaudio.com/ If you haven't already, please do give Brown Game Strong a follow to be the first to be updated about new episodes.…

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Poorna Bell on Challenging the Status Quo 40:39

vor 18 weeks40:39

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In this episode, we sit with journalist, public speaker, powerlifter and author Poorna. We discuss normalising getting out of relationships that no longer serve you, making friendships intentionally in your adulthood and the mainstream trivialisation of mental health. We also discuss Poorna’s latest novel ‘This Is Fine’, the process of writing it, the motivation behind the themes in it and what she hopes her readers will take out of her writing. She also gives us a glimpse into her plans for her next novel.…

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Lisa Mishra on Having Incredible Rizz 54:27

vor 21 weeks54:27

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In this podcast interview from her recent trip to London, we sit with singer, songwriter and actress Lisa. We talk all things foot fetishes, how she ‘almost’ became a tennis player had it not been for her ADHD, going from almost taking a job as a data scientist at Uber to becoming an ‘overnight’ sensation in the Bollywood industry, the relentless grind that came after her ‘big break’ in Mumbai and her current mission to uplift young female talent in the desi music industry. It’s not all roses, but as she puts it, it’s worth it. Check out her new album ‘Sorry, I’m Late’, her new Amazon Prime series ‘Call Me Bae’ alongside Ananya Pandey #behencode, and also her new podcast co-hosted with Shah Rule called ‘Dish & That’. Lisa also has a Netflix show called 'The Royals' alongside the incredible Zeenat Aman, coming early in 2025. This lady has been busy! Find out more about Lisa's work on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamishramusic/…

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When Chai Met Toast on The Little Things 1:17:32

vor 25 weeks1:17:32

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In this episode, we sit with two members of the lovely band When Chai Met Toast from Kerala, lead vocalist Ashwin Gopakumar and guitarist Achyuth Jaigopal (AJ). Following a successful UK tour, during which they kindly agreed to put up with me for an hour, they are now headed to the US for the next leg. We spoke about all things creativity, their South Indian roots, how the band formed through a mutual love of the little things in life, got to know each band member in a bit more detail, discussed team dynamics and even a little bit about the huge aspirations the band have to keep winning the hearts of people all over the world. Find out more about When Chai Met Toast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenchaimettoast/ Website: https://www.whenchaimettoast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04hYGGSjYtLekuuJXEGrIl?si=jv9185VGSPKBRozckoPb5w…

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Srishti Guptaroy on Embracing The Mess 53:30

vor 28 weeks53:30

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In this increasingly hilarious episode, we sit with Srishti, a visual artist, illustrator and fashion designer based across London, Bangalore and Kolkata. We talk to Srishti about growing up watching Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network as a 90s kid, to going from being super crafty and creative to studying science to entering the world of fashion design. We discuss what it is like being a maximalist in a world becoming increasingly minimal, and how staying true to herself has brought her some incredible opportunities to work with brands like Michael Kors, Adobe and now Hermès. Srishti also shares some very 'motivational' gems from her own life experiences that will certainly leave you floored.Find out more about Srishti on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srillustrator/…

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Natasha Sherpa on Dancing out of a Suitcase 1:10:36

vor 31 weeks1:10:36

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In this episode, we sit with Natasha, a choreographer, performer and dance content creator all about how she stumbled upon a full-blown career in dance, growing up not being that interested in dance but falling into it and subsequently starting a lifelong journey of training and teaching in numerous dance styles. We talk about how glamorous and sustainable the jetsetter life really is, and the importance of putting yourself out there on the internet with your art, and using it to create a community around you and spread joy across the world. A wonderful hour chatting with an eclectic and incredibly talented woman. I hope you enjoy holding space with her just as much as I did. Find out more about Natasha on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.sherpa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natasha.sherpa…

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Seema Anand on Owning Your Pleasure 1:18:51

vor 40 weeks1:18:51

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit with storyteller and sex educator, Seema Anand, also known as 'Seema Anand Storytelling' as she talks us through the myths around the Kama Sutra, women owning the narrative around their sensuality, the damage the porn industry has done to our minds, the dangers of society's constant hyper-focus on the 'bad boy' image and why there isn't enough sex education widely out there for non-heterosexual couples. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemaanandstorytelling/ Website: https://www.seemaanand.net/…

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Meghna Chakraborty on Ascending Beyond Borders 1:22:12

vor 47 weeks1:22:12

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In this wonderful episode, I sit with Meghna; choreographer, dancer, filmmaker and the co-creator of Ascending; the first ever official documentary covering the six South Asian artists at Coachella in 2023: Diljit Dosanjh, Joy Crookes, Ali Sethi, Jai Paul, Charli XCX and Jai Wolf. I had the privilege of attending the London screening organised by Dialled In at the Southbank Centre, and this chat was an elaboration of everything that led Meghna to the point of capturing this historic moment in global music. Watch 'Ascending' in full, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9qZZguPIZI…

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Vik Kainth on Empowerment Through Digital Art 1:05:15

vor 48 weeks1:05:15

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In this conversation we sit with the incredibly talented artist and digital illustrator: Vik Kainth, to talk about his modern maharanis, his process from ideation to creation, random restaurants in Punjab stealing his artwork, will AI really replace humans in the digital art space, and what it means to be an artist in the digital age. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vik.kainth/ Website: https://www.vikkainthart.com/…

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