What it really takes to cultivate a global beauty brand with Pavan Ahluwalia-Dhanjal BEM
In this episode, we talk about her evolution as a beauty brand since then. It’s such an inspiring episode for anyone wanting to cultivate a brand and business as Pavan talks about the real highs and lows. Listen to hear us discuss:The significance of henna in Asian culture Pavan’s rituals to stay grounded and focusedImportance of creating your own opportunities and how Pavan pitched to do henna on Eastenders The rejections Pavan faced along the way before she was able to launch in Selfridges Bringing henna into the mainstream beauty industry Learning to validate yourself and cultivating self-belief in yourselfPavan can be found over on Instagram and Pavan Henna here.
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Navigating the nuances in chronic illness and cultural identity with Jenny Jay
In this episode, you’ll hear Jenny’s talk about:
Her experiences identifying as both South Asian and also Tamil and the layers that come with
Raising awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly in the South Asian community
Her own experiences navigating an MS diagnosis and how that’s changed in the last 18 months
The role her intuition played along her journey navigating chronic illness
Connect with Jenny: @justaskjenny, @thedoublejaycollective
Connect with Ananya: @ananyaampersand
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Using your intuition to navigate cultural identity and dating as a South Asian Woman
In this episode, we’re joined by Nishi Singhal- We discuss inner voice facilitation- Dating as a South Asian Woman- How using our intuition has connected us to our cultural heritage Let us know what you thought of the episode!Ananya on Instagram: You can reach out to us on Instagram: Nishi’s website & Instagram
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What you want may show up in unexpected ways
You’ve made the goal
You’re taking action towards it
Opportunities that you weren’t expecting are coming about
What do you do?
Do you block them?
Or is there a different way?
This episode explores how we might not be ready for what we truly need and why that’s a good thing.
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The importance of receiving the impossible journey
This week’s episode applies to all of us in some shape or form
You’ve reached the goal and yet part of you doesn’t quite believe you’re worthy of it?
You’ve realised it wasn’t ever about the '“big, shiny” goal
You’ve realised it was about something small instead
Ananya Ampersand is a space celebrating diversity. This is the guide and the permission I wished I had had to embrace often opposing qualities that we so often are told don’t mix: such as science & spirituality and being British & Indian. NFA is a celebration of all that we are and all that we want to be through intuitive actions and mindful inclusivity.
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