Episodes

  • Every flower has the power to empower livelihoods in this community

    Every flower has the power to empower livelihoods in this community
    Dec 27 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks to Apurv Misal, Head of Marketing and Sales at Phool.co. A visit to the bank of river Ganga turned the keen eyes of the founders of Phool.co to the floral waste in the water. It was here that an innovative idea of recycling temple waste into incense was born. Research says that flowers we use for poojas can introduce toxic compounds and chemicals into rivers if thrown in. Phool.co is a company that has taken charge of managing this floral offering and converting it into a fragrance that we have grown to love and adore. Tune in to know how Phool.co is empowering the livelihoods of people living around these temples and spreading joy in our lives as well as theirs.
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    22 mins
  • The art of farming is infact an engineering innovation at this Start-Up

    The art of farming is infact an engineering innovation at this Start-Up
    Dec 27 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks to Siddharth Dialani, Co-founder of BharatAgri. We all know that agriculture is the backbone of our economy but very few young people from cities dare to venture into the field. BharatAgri is one of the few businesses that is trying to transform farming in India through knowledge-based and research-backed information that can help farmers. Through BharatAgri, farmers can optimize their practice with the help of data-driven advisory enabled by a unique algorithm. This advisory can also be personalized, based on the farmers' crop, soil, climate and region. Tune in to find out how digital and social media have taken this movement seamlessly to rural areas of India.
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    11 mins
  • Members of this community are the real bosses of rural India

    Members of this community are the real bosses of rural India
    Dec 24 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks to Gauri Gopal Agrawal, founder of Sirohi. If every person in rural India was given a chance to hone their skills, then Sirohi would account for more than half of rural India's skill population. With a mission to empower the aspirations of women from villages in India, Gauri plans to spread skills as a means of growth. Meta is Sirohi's supporter in this mission
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    18 mins
  • This community is aiding financial inclusivity and independence for Indian women

    This community is aiding financial inclusivity and independence for Indian women
    Dec 22 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks with Priti Rathi Gupta, Founder of BeingLXME. A community by the name, BeingLXME is a platform where women can learn to take charge of their own money. It is a community that encourages its members to have wealth goals, understand the concept of investments and provide them with the right financial tools to implement their learnings. Meta has partnered with these Lakshmis to enable more financial education and self-reliance. Priti is on a mission to bridge the gap between women and finance with this initiative with Meta as her supporter.
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    21 mins
  • Snacking on classics with Omay foods

    Snacking on classics with Omay foods
    Dec 21 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya talks to Vijay Katta, Founder of Omay Foods. He tells us about his methods of making snacks using classic methods like salt roasting, eliminating the fried and the baked options and giving Indian street munchies in a healthy new-age avatar. Using tools from Meta, Vijay has been able to evangelize non-traditional grains as snacks and plans to take this fusion to places beyond local. Listen to know the secret to his success.
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    21 mins
  • Every shawl they make is a piece of luxurious warmth and heritage

    Every shawl they make is a piece of luxurious warmth and heritage
    Dec 20 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks with Pranav Dev Malhotra, Managing Director at Pashtush Shawls. He says that shawls are an investment for posterity. They are pieces of nostalgia that are passed down from one generation to another. But what goes into creating these pieces? How is the current generation responding to a fashion statement that is not of today? and what role does Meta play in all of this? Listen and learn how Meta is helping this business reach a global status of wow.
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    24 mins
  • This female community from Pune is breaking the barriers of entrepreneurship

    This female community from Pune is breaking the barriers of entrepreneurship
    Dec 15 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks to Sonia Agarwal Konjeti who is the founder of Pune Ladies (PULA). This large group of ladies from Pune came together so that they could learn from each other and grow together. The community engagement is enabling female entrepreneurs to earn significant revenue for their businesses by earnestly talking about their service or product on Meta’s platforms. Since they became a part of the Facebook accelerator program, progress has been full steam ahead. Listen to this episode to know how women can be each other's allies and raise each other up.
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    18 mins
  • These IITians say that Farming is a proud profession

    These IITians say that Farming is a proud profession
    Dec 14 2021
    In this episode, RJ Supriya speaks to Aayushi Khandelwal who along with her partners started the Anveshan revolution. The desire to empower Indian farmers, and add value to their produce and democratize access to resources and markets make Anveshan a business that is class apart. Together Aayushi, Kuldeep and Akhil with these farmers are using Meta's platforms to ensure that the products they make reach the end customer. They also ensure that the customer knows about the effort that is being made towards producing high-quality, products such as wood-pressed oils, desi ghee, raw honey, stone-ground spices, and superfood seeds. Tune in to listen to this story of progress.
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    16 mins