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Welcome to the fourth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Aditi Mayer,  a visual storyteller, sustainability activist, and frequent speaker on topics of social and environmental justice. Her work explores the intersections of style, sustainability, and social justice. Seeing the fashion industry’s disproportionate impact on people of color globally, Aditi seeks to understand the historical and sociopolitical underpinnings that allow the fashion industry to function in a colonial manner, rooted in exploitation and extraction of both labor and the natural environment. 

In this episode, we speak with her about her incredible journey, her thoughts on how fashion and colonialism are interconnected, and how she looks to understand them through historical and socio-political perspectives. We also talk about cultural appropriation, how we can use fashion to strengthen our unique cultural identities, and ways we can contribute towards decolonizing fashion. You can follow her work on her Instagram.

Welcome to the third episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Anisha Rachel Oommen, who comes with a background in web publication, digital media, and brand communication with prior experience on editorial teams at Yahoo India and Food Lovers Magazine. She is now the co-founder and director of Goya Media, a food media production company and a web publication focused on culinary storytelling.

In this episode, we talk about her inspiring journey of building her own media company known for its engaging and captivating storytelling narrative centered around food culture and culinary traditions of India, about the importance of preserving heirloom recipes passed down through generations and the age-old lost and forgotten food traditions that we need to revive at present. We also talk about the aspect of mindfulness in our ancient practices, how the language of Indian food has evolved, the existence of cultural appropriation in the food industry, and more. You can follow her work on her Instagram.

Welcome to the second episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Karuna Ezara Parikh, a writer and ex-television anchor widely known for her activism, particularly regarding women’s rights, communal harmony in the country, and most passionately, climate change and the environment. In 2015, she co-founded the sustainable company The Burlap People in Calcutta. She is the author of two books, the best-selling novel The Heart Asks Pleasure First and a collection of poems, Where Stories Gather.  In this episode, we speak with her about her journey, the impact she wants to create with her work and her views on how social media holds power in today's time. We also talk about the conscious values she practices and how they reflect in her work and personal style, and more. You can follow her work on her Instagram.

Welcome to the first episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast Season 2’. In this episode, we have with us Snigdha Sur, the creative mind behind the media company and community, The Juggernaut telling smart South Asian stories and news. We deeply admire her passion for media, her dedication to shedding light on South Asian stories with unique perspectives, and the journey that led her to start this platform. On this show, we talk about her story and intention behind building this community, how her work honors South Asian roots, and how the publication fills the gap for historical misinterpretations concerning the portrayal of South Asians in media. We also talk about Snigdha’s thoughts on present-day journalism, her vision for the future, and more. You can follow her work on Instagram or reach her at snigdha@thejuggernaut.com .

Welcome to the twentieth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Jessica Maguire, a trauma-informed integrative Physiotherapist who is passionate about teaching people the tools and resources that reshape our brain. She believes knowledge is power and the right tools can bring increased self-regulation, a more balanced nervous system and greater resilience to face life’s demands.

On this week’s show, we talk about the impact trauma at all levels can have on our physical bodies if not addressed, and how mindfulness can help us bring about change in the way we choose to live our lives physically, mentally and emotionally. We also discuss the ways in which emotional healing is directly connected to our biology, and the actionable steps that we can take to relax our mind and body more frequently.

In this conversation, she also speaks with us about how our brain and nervous system are innately capable of change, the true meaning of resilience and how we can adopt a holistic approach to our well being and care

You can follow Jessica’s work on Instagram and her Website.

Welcome to the nineteenth episode of ‘The IKKIVI Podcast’. In this episode we have with us Lydia Morrow. Lydia is a knitter, designer, artist, stylist, model, and sometimes influencer with a special interest in ethical fashion. She is passionate about creating a more just, equal, and diverse fashion industry that is less harmful to people and the environment through an understanding of the intersectional issues that affect it. She loves inspiring people to make their own clothes, get creative, and get a better understanding of their style.

On this week’s show we talk about the ways in which one can come to understand their own unique taste, why fashion is a playful and celebratory space for her, and how we can marry style with sustainability

In this conversation, she also shares with us the challenges prevalent in plus size modelling, the scale of exclusion in the fashion industry, what prevents the industry from becoming inclusive and accepting of body diversity and what kind of progress have we made in the last decade.

You can follow Lydia’s work on Instagram and her Website.