The Impressive Empress Podcast

Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty is an institution builder, academician, public relations professional, author, and the biographer of 15th President of Bharat, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. Under guidance of her spiritual Master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shanakar and as the first member, she is instrumental in establishment of Sri Sri University, the 1st private University enacted by the Government of Odisha. She was a school topper, university Gold ...

Today it is my privilege to introduce to you a luminary in the world of melodic craftsmanship, a torchbearer for the Saraswathi Veena, India's National Instrument – Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh.

Her musical odyssey, spanning an impressive 38 years, is a testament to unwavering dedication and a profound connection with the rich heritage of classical Indian music. Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, a sixth-generation musician born into the illustrious ...

Meet Deepa, a trailblazer in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known for her strategic vision, impactful initiatives, and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.

With over 13 years of experience, Deepa's journey is not just about climbing the corporate ladder but about dismantling barriers, making real changes and paving pathways for others.

Starting off in Marketing & Internal communications, Deepa made ...

Meera Nagarajan is the dynamic Managing Director and CEO of Kalyanamalai Private Limited. With an innate creative spirit, a drive for innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, she revolutionized matchmaking services by bringing them to the visual medium of television through the Kalyanamalai program on SUN TV in 2000. Meera's visionary leadership has sustained the program's popularity for over 23 years, featuring insi...

Dr. Geetha Manjunatha, the founder of Niramai, is a visionary leader combining technical expertise with remarkable soft skills. Her leadership inspires innovation, while her visionary thinking anticipates trends and opportunities. Resilience drives her through challenges, and effective communication fosters strong relationships with stakeholders. Empathy fuels her patient-centric approach, ensuring compassionate healthcare solution...

Our guest for the day is Sahana Singh, an author and commentator based in Ithaca in New York State, USA. She is an environmental engineer by qualification who writes on a variety of issues including Indian history, water management and education. Her first book “The Educational Heritage of Ancient India - How an Ecosystem of Learning was Laid to Waste” has been appreciated for awakening Indians to the role played by India in spread...

Shyamala has been teaching Bharatanatyam from 1987 & Mohiniyattam from 1989. She presently lives in Cochin, Kerala where she runs her school, Dharani School of Performing Arts where one can get systematic coaching in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Mridangam & Veena.. She started learning Bharatanatyam from the Age of 34, until which she was a home maker married to a Captain in the Merchant Navy & sailing wi...

Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of a leading Science and Technology incubator- “Space Kidz India” (SKI), is helping children reach out to the stars, quite literally. Launched in 2011, Space Kidz India has designed and pioneered multiple programs that are aimed at creating the next generation of scientific thinkers in India.

Driven with a mission to disrupt the mundanity of the Indian education system, Dr. Srimathy has broken grou...

Our guest for the day is Ms. Prema Mysore - A highly motivated leader, dedicated as an international Ambassador & Advocate for Rishi Tradition based on Vedas & Vedic Literatures. She loves to travel & propagate the Universal, Eternal & All encompassing messages of Rishi Tradition to humankind all over the world. Prema considers herself to be very fortunate to have the opportunity to be an educator & proponent of Rishi’s Teachings f...

Dr. Rashi Gupta is a Woman Entrepreneur who has been fearless & ferocious in creating a brand for herself & her company in these male dominated fields. She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, leading it towards a name to reckon for in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. 

If one takes a closer look at the alchemy of this achiever, two distinct virtues pop up, besides persevera...

Shraddha Marathe is a dietician by profession, working as a freelancer and also associated with Deendayal Research Institute, Delhi. She is a founder member of Foodrik, a web portal related to Nutrition and Wellness for children and their parents. 

After having served professionally in hospitals, fitness centers, she is now contributing to the grass root community and generations to come. According to Shraddha, sticking to one’s ...

Prof. Dr. Parul Shah is one of the rare combinations of Performing artiste, Cross-cultural Choreographer, Bharatanatyam Guru, Dance Educator, Scholar, Researcher, Arts Administrator and highly motivated human being. Though having a High Educational Quotient, she decided to become a Bharatanatyam dancer.  She enjoys being a woman, is passionate about dance and believes that Dance connects people way better than words can. 

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Our today’s guest Ms. Gayatri Puranik who is an Entrepreneur based out of Germany. She has been running her Ayurveda business for over 20 years now. She thinks a certain kind of leadership comes naturally to everyone, is  grateful for being a woman and the period in which we are living in. Listen on as we discuss with Gayatri about her journey with Ayurveda and find what makes her The Impressive Empress. 

In this conversation, we d...

Beena is a seasoned development professional with 24 years of progressively responsible work experience with technical and managerial expertise in the field of Adolescent Development and Participation, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection. Possesses a deep understanding of programme development, programme management policy and research. 

Since 2015, as Chief of Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), Beena ha...

Our guest Ms. Neeraja Ganesh comes with 25 + years of experience in the IT industry. For the last few years, she has been working as freelance consultant, who conducts various training programs and workshops on leadership and behaviours. She decided to switch her career to work in the space of gender diversity,  after having mentored women from diverse experiences, age groups, industries and domains, to help them grow in their care...

We all know that Knowledge is power. In today’s digital world, a lot of information and content are freely available on anything and everything at the touch of a button. The knowledge is obtained by taking in the information, memorising them and making them available in meaningful ways. As we continue to gain knowledge, we are able to make better sense of the information gathered and can connect the dots in hindsight. We then move ...

The work of navigating the human mind and finding solutions for individuals battling mental, social, and emotional afflictions is at best, challenging and rewarding and at worst, daunting. Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan, a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience chose to deal with the rehabilitation of special needs children with multiple disabilities, so they can have, not only a good life but a self - sustaining li...

Our mind is like a monkey, playing tricks with impulsive, irrational and at times even destructive behavior. Any excellence that we strive to achieve, the monkey mind becomes our biggest hurdle and, once tamed, it becomes our greatest asset. The tamed mind is capable of direct perception- devoid of memories, beliefs and colored filters. 

Our today’s guest Dr. Mala Kapadia, a Human Resources Professional, who has done pioneering res...