Women Led Businesses

Cranberry Fit is a revolutionary fitness app that has taken the health and wellness industry by storm. In this podcast, we delve into the world of Cranberry Fit and explore its need and impact in today's society. Join us as we uncover the features and benefits of Cranberry Fit, a comprehensive fitness app designed to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals. From personalized workout plans to nutrition tracking, this app provides a holistic approach to fitness. In this episode, we discuss the need for a convenient and accessible fitness solution in today's fast-paced world. Cranberry Fit allows users to exercise anytime, anywhere, eliminating the barriers of time and location. We explore how this app has revolutionized the way people approach their fitness routines, making it easier than ever to prioritize their health. Furthermore, we delve into the development of the app using Generative AI tech and no-code tools, the challenges while building it and the way the community comes up with the next feature requests. Tune in to this podcast episode to discover how Cranberry Fit is transforming the fitness landscape and empowering individuals to lead healthier lives. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone looking to kickstart their wellness journey, this podcast is a must-listen. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on Cranberry Fit and its need and impact in today's society. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all our latest episodes. https://www.cranberry.fit/ https://spotify.link/vaEUZ1NeHDb - The podcast Aditi recently started with Saraswati - Berry Nari, which we couldn't discuss about this time, but I will happily have another interview to discuss that! :) Where can you find Aditi? https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditidimri/ https://www.instagram.com/aditidimri_v1/

Shikha Lakhani, a manager by profession working 9-5 as a Business Analyst and runs a company called "Create out" after 5 pm. Create out helps people bring out the artist in them, with regular art workshops, and recently Shikha has also launched "Crafty Nibbles" to sell hard-to-find art supplies for her workshop attendees and others on a monthly subscription model. Shikha, armed with her Digital expertise, enables her workshop attendees to also learn marketing and sales techniques when it comes to making a business from the art you just created with her! Isn't she awesome? Listen to the entire podcast as she shares what helped her start this, what keeps her going and what more she is planning to do in the future! 

Ritu David is one of the most human and down-to-earth founders I have met. In this podcast, she shares so many great stories, about her time in Kenya, the time she spends in design decisions for creating apps like Calm and of her several adventures and accomplishments which range from getting to keep a traffic green light on for longer to going to Afghanistan as Australia's representative for the National Security.We discuss the challenges of being a founder but being the highly self-aware person she is, she shares what could be done better for handling discrimination, the way ideas can be shared democratically within a company or getting the right hires for the company. A true inspiration for our community, she brings to the podcast the essence of becoming the torchbearers for the next generation. Tune in to listen about her life which was nothing short of a Hollywood Intelligence movie, her favourite interview questions, and all about her loving and supportive family. Wishing her all the success and happiness in this world!The best way to reach Ritu would be 1. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-david/ 2. https://www.instagram.com/ritu_david/ For those of you listening on Spotify, there's a poll for you on testing products! Check it out.

In this episode, we are listening to Arti Prasad, who is a Youtube Creator who also works at Google. She is a hard core traveller, blogger, and Technical Writer. Her passion is food and adventure vlogging and dreams to conquer the Mount Everest. It is a joy to hear all the realistic and practical tips she shares in full honesty and transparency. YouTube is a platform for so many creators to showcase their skills but also means dealing with negativity, complex editing tools and a moody audience :) Listen to the entire episode for a fun-filled conversation on all things Arti has tried and learnt over the years of being a YouTuber.

Ellie King, the Co-founder of Equal IT a business for whom inclusion is front and center. A footballer in her early days, Ellie does what she does, to not let anyone else feel out of place. Her passion for using technology for good is contagious. Every idea presented was thought through and a result of her  9 years of experience in the tech recruitment space. She shared some amazing yet practical strategies for companies to improve their job descriptions, their internal environments, and for all job seekers out there, how to apply and interview better. (All MAANG layoffs pay attention!)  Listen to the entire episode and share your feedback at https://forms.gle/RCd1diSAh2XLda3aA  More on Ellie:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-king-62842777/?originalSubdomain=uk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK9SmD8t-6U

Anushree and Ananya went on to find solutions for a problem that was hardly ever discussed about - Male Hygiene and Care. We have all been disgusted but silent at the scratching of balls in public and endless other weird ways to deal with this. These sisters openly discussed the issue with their own father and family members. They didn't stop there, but went on to find a better way to solve this issue. The lack of such products in the market also meant they were the first ones who had to not only market their products but also educate people and they found a fun way - with Humor! Listen to the entire episode where these young girls share their journey of discovery and all the way upto their Shark Tank India episode where they bagged 25 Lakhs. Here's to hoping male intimate hygiene products from Nuutjob become as common as other household products we all can't live without.  Check out their product range at: www.nuutjob.com

She was just 24 when she started The Das Media Group helps Enterprises, Small Businesses, and Individuals build content with motivation to convert followers to dollars. Content goals include: (1). Brand Awareness, (2). Lead Generation, and (3). Lead Conversion.  Beyond this company, Shinjini also is known for being a motivational speaker inspiring students, entrepreneurs and professionals to achieve their goals. Yahoo Finance named Shinjini as a Top 10 Motivational Speakers to Watch in 2021 for motivating go-getters. Enjoy the episode, it is truly inspiring. 

Leah Derus makes dreams come true helping her clients craft their life stories so that they get into their dream companies or their dream colleges like Harvard, MIT Sloan, etc. She explains how it is important to bring out the best in every resume and to tell an interesting story instead of listing boring facts in bullet points. Do listen to the entire conversation, because there are so many gems packed in this one episode where we discuss everything from whether we should do an MBA before starting a company, what freshers should keep in mind while taking their first job, how to get the much deserved hikes in your salary once you are in a job, what men do differently to succeed, and so. She was kind enough to even go through sample resumes during the episode to showcase what a gamechanger her method is! Fun fact: This episode was recorded a long time ago, but is being released now as we approach the cusp of the admission seasons in several colleges, I felt it was the right time finally.  Follow Leah and check out her company with the following links:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahderus/ https://resumestory.builders/ https://fxmbaconsulting.com/

Savvy is a multitalented woman who stands up for what she believes in, be it her home, her society or at her workplace. She is the Founder of Cofiato, a bootstrapped technical company that services several clients in and outside of India on the software and hardware fronts. She shares several different occasions when she chose to go against the norms. Her courage to follow in the footsteps of her Father and become an entrepreneur is commendable, especially with just few years of professional experience. Listen to her best practices that keep her going and the challenges she and her team overcame. She is the WiDS Ambassador for Indore and leads several other technical communities. She is also passionate about artwork - she spends weekends making cute miniature swatch pads and paints for sale.  https://www.cofiato.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/savvyjain/?originalSubdomain=in https://www.instagram.com/_irishcoffee/ https://www.instagram.com/foobar.inc/

Megha Bhagat cofounded Project DEFY in 2015. https://projectdefy.org/ an organization which is focused on democratizing education. She shares her journey of becoming the first generational entrepreneur from a family of academics and military as she created something that would attempt to solve what has been historically a problem in our educational systems. Right from how we like other colonized countries adopted the factory-model of learning, Megha, explains in this episode how they help communities create their own schools called 'Nooks'. Check out the whole episode to learn about the challenges she and her team overcame over the years, and how they focused on ensuring nooks provided the environment for innovation in rural areas of India, Zimbabwe, Uganda and many more places around the world.   

We all know about the gaps in our current schooling systems around the world. We pressurize kids to get top grades and expect them to finish school with flying grades and succeed in life. But do we really prepare them in school to succeed in life? What skills do we teach them to help them make a meaningful impact in the world. Jenny Pool introduces 8billionIdeas a company she co-founded in 2012 (known as 7 billion Ideas) to help supplement the current school curriculum. They focus on making sure the students are aware of entrepreneurship and other vital skills they would need once they step out of school. Listen to the entire episode to find out how this one company partnered with several hundred schools all over the world, corporate companies all with the belief that anyone - child, parent, working professional, college student - can upskill or learn new skills to do what makes them happy.  https://www.8billionideas.com

Full of energy and ideas, Bhargavi, is a podcaster and entrepreneur who started her own media company fresh out of college, Excel Productions. She went on to work with several multi national companies creating audio and video content for them. Today she spearheads a company started by her Father, Excel Corporation, as its CEO. An all woman HR company, Excel is a one stop solution for any company in India and abroad, as it takes care of recruitment, brand development and training. Her interests in Music and Media led her to hosting a radio show first (Escape With Bhargavi) and then starting a Podcast in 2018, called "People who matter"- which has amassed more than 2 million subscribers from all over the world in this short span. In this episode we talk about how the each of these ventures started and grew and how every time life's monotony hit, innovation struck for Bhargavi. Her undying enthusiasm is bound to leave you inspired as she shares with complete honesty all the challenges she faced as she wore several different hats and had the ability to spot and grab opportunities when they came knocking her doors. She is also an author to a book which is a Beginner's guide to Podcasting which will be published next month and has all the lessons she learned while creating 3+ successful seasons of one the biggest Podcasts in India. There are so many takeaways in this one episode for women, for entrepreneurs, for podcasters and for anyone who might be in an "autopilot" mode currently. (Listen to know what that means :P)  Check out: http://excelcorporation.in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhargavi86/

MissPiggyBanks was started by Shagun Bhansali, who is working in the PR industry. She had always wanted to understand Finance and through this interactive page is creating a resource she wish she had when she was finding her way out as a young woman earning money. What is unique about this page is that it not only normalizes investing in stocks or growing your money, but also curates Financial experts who specialize in different aspects all accessible under one roof. Her website beautifully collates all the useful information on money matters and gives a user both the knowledge and a way to reach a relevant expert in the field. She herself does a lengthy background check of every financial expert shared on the website first and then its literally just a click away. You really can't have any excuses now. In today's age when we women are all working or setting up businesses to earn money, it is important that we have access to the right information and guidance on how to save and invest our hard earned money too! There are a bunch of courses and workshops in store for you too.  As MissPiggyBanks focuses and caters to women specifically, it makes it easier to take those seemingly complex financial decision, when you have so many women experts ready to help you.  Check out : https://www.instagram.com/misspiggybanks_/  https://www.misspiggybanks.com/ 

Not only is audio making a comeback, but it's time for every brand out there to connect to their customers with more than just their products. WYN studio is combining the two and creating content for brands and original shows which people can tune into as they go about their daily routines. The passion with which Souniya and her team produce content makes it easy for investors to fund their journey forward. Souniya has helped startups and big brands define what their story should be, and suggests how we can fine-tune our own inner narratives to be successful in life. In this lovely conversation, we talk about everything from how to handle your ego to how to use AI in predicting the next big thriller. The first bit of this podcast is a trailer of one of the shows we discuss, the Heirs of the Pandavas. Hope you enjoy listening and learning about the making of it too.  Check out their website : http://wyn.studio/

Fatema Hussain and her team of co-founders started what every kid in this country wanted as a child before they enrolled into their professional undergraduate course - a way to figure out what do we really like to do. They achieved this for more than 1 lakh students through an online portal where they can find mentors on everything from writing, filmmaking to stand-up comedy. These may be seen as off-beat careers for most Indian Households but are nevertheless out there and the only thing stopping kids from venturing into them is the lack of awareness and guidance. Forbes gave them a special mention for 30 under 30 too. Their passion and dedication to set things right, fill the missing gaps and help youngsters decide what they want to do is inspiring and makes one believe that the future of this country is in good hands. Listen to the entire episode to know how Fatema, the designpreneur started this and continues to be on its advisory board, the challenges they faced, and how they plan to continue growing.  Check out all their courses on this website: https://www.mycaptain.in/all-accesses/