Great shoes take you places! And if you love shoes as much as I do, you will agree with me that a woman can never have enough shoes! And today we have with us just the right person to tell you what the hottest shoe trends are, how to shop for shoes and for all you inspiring shoes designers out there, what it takes to be one! 

It is a pleasure to introduce Sonali Dalwani – footwear and accessory designer and Founder of Crimzon. 

Crimzon is a Luxury Indian footwear label which was conceptualised by designer Sonali in 2003 to bring international finesse to shoes with an Indian flair. The brand serves a vast clientele worldwide which includes celebrities celebrities such as Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Vidya Balan among others.

Sonali Dalwani’s early years saw her working in close quarters with luxury international brands including Karl Lagerfeld, Mary McFadden, Pons Quintana and Emanuel Ungaro.

Tune in for the full episode!

Are you ready for My Top 5 shopping secrets? 

In my latest M-Power podcast episode I will be sharing tips on how to be a smart shopper.

“You have a great eye for fashion” – If only I had a penny for everytime I’ve heard this! And while I take this as a compliment to my style, I attribute it more to my shopping skills! That’s because I truly believe that smart shopping requires a bit of thought and a bit of planning too.   

So if you love shopping as much as I do, this episode is going to be of great help as I will be sharing some amazing shopping tips and hacks that I have learnt over the years! From when, where and why you should invest in certain pieces to how to achieve a winning look, I’m here to spill my top 5 shopping secrets. 

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Bringing to you an ultimate guide to London! Who loves London as much as I do? Well today I’m bringing you what’s hot, what’s cool and what’s new in The city. Where to shop, what to do, where to eat, and of course the hottest spots to party in London - I have it all covered for you in my latest podcast. 

So if you’re planning to travel to the UK this summer, then you’re in for a treat! 

I recently travelled to London with my family for a 10 day holiday. And it was the most fun and relaxing time we’ve had. We spent our days lunching out, shopping, meeting friends, enjoying the nightlife and just strolling around the city and in the beautiful parks & squares that are so quintessentially London. 

Are you ready to hit London with me? Tune in and listen to the full podcast!

On today’s episode we have with us someone who has been creating magic with one plant-based Egg at a time. Introducing Shraddha Bhansali, Co-founder and COO of Evo Foods. 

Shraddha is a passionate foodie and vegan, who owns and operates a vegetarian restaurant and bar in Mumbai called Candy & Green. She has also launched a vegetarian rooftop lounge called Candy Club. Her entrepreneurial spirit has been recognized by Forbes who have included her in their 30 under 30 list in 2018. 

Her efforts to promote green and clean eating habits have landed her prestigious publications like CNBC, Economic Times, Times of India, among others.  She has also given a TEDx talk on the importance of sustenance and sustainability in our eating habits. 

Shraddha serves as the Sustainability and CSR head for the National Restaurant Association of India (Youth Committee).

Coming to her unique venture, Evo Food, a clean protein company, was started in 2019 with the mission to end animal agriculture by creating superior substitutes.  It is Asia’s first 100% plant based liquid egg. Using the power of science & plant magic, Evo Foods transform indigenous ingredients into eggs.

Their mission is to empower those on the imperfect journey of eating better to make more concious decisions without compromising on their cravings.

As Walt Disney rightly said – All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. And today we have with us a successful entrepreneur who found his calling after almost 30 years and made it big in the world of arts – Raj Shahani, a businessman and a sculptor.

Prior to his work as an artist, Raj spent over three decades as a businessman and marketing professional with companies in different corners of the world, before settling down in New York a few years ago. Only five years ago, he reignited his childhood love for the arts, and has made a name for himself as a prolific sculptor with a knack for creating exemplary human figurines.

He began developing his artist practice at the Arts Students League in New York, going on to work in studios in the United States and Amsterdam. Rhoda was his biggest inspiration since childhood and also He cites artists Phillipe Faraut (USA) and Jeremy Lipking (the Netherlands) as his mentors, encouraging him to follow his natural talent for sculpture. 

Raj is an active member on the board for the Arts Students League of New York and the Fine Arts society of America He is also on the board of The Most Outstanding American Teen a sister organisation of Miss America. Raj Shahani is on the board of Indo American Arts Council as well. 

Tune in to the latest M-Power episode to find out more about Raj’s journey. 

Every woman has her own unique facial features, skin tone, and hair texture that define her. Sometimes all she needs is someone to identify her assets and accentuate them. Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy helps women enhance their inherent beauty.

A founder-member of Skin & You - ranked Mumbai’s 3rd best clinic in dermatology by The Times of India’s All India Lifestyle Hospital & Clinic Ranking Survey 2015 – Dr Geeta is a qualified dermatologist, with expertise in skin, nail, and hair care.

In a short span of 10 years, her expertise in aesthetic dermatology has won her several awards, the most recent being the Vogue Beauty Award 2017 for the Best of Industry - Skin Expert.

Apart from running a successful practice, and being a hands-on mother, Dr Geeta also consults at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Malabar Hill and Cumballa Hill hospital.

Her state-of-the-art clinic provides treatments for skin and hair issues, acne and scar removal, medi-facials, chemical peels, pigmentation, laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, skin lightening, vampire lift, mini facelift with threads, and a 360 degree program of heat freeze and dissolve for body shaping and inch loss. 

Tune in to know more about Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy’s journey so far.

Today we have a sparkling episode lined up for you with a renowned jewellery designer who creates magnificent fine jewellery - Anuj Shah, founder and creative head of the House of Umrao. 

Adorned by fabulous women worldwide such as Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey and more, Jewels by Umrao created by Anuj adds a modern touch to Umrao’s traditional craft which can be seen in all the pieces that are created with latest cutting-edge technologies to produce innovative and fresh designs that stand the test of time.

Anuj is also passionate about paintings, art and antiques which are often translated into his designs.

Carrying forward the illustrious legacy of his forbearers, Anuj is here to share with us his journey and help us up our jewellery game with the latest trends in this space.

On today’s episode I will be sharing with you if Paris should be on your list of holiday destinations when planning a family holiday.

I will be talking about how you can look at Paris through two different lenses, that is - holidaying in Paris with family vs holidaying in Paris with your partner.

This episode is all about how both the trips can be completely different yet fun. 

I am also sharing some tips and places to visit as a couple and as a family especially places to eat, shop, spend family time together and the best touristy sights!