Aleena Dissects

Aleena

Aleena is obsessed with dissecting every aspect of life, one step at a time. Catch her sit down each week with some fascinating minds from the world of advertising, marketing, brands, content, and beyond! In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, at her company Social Media Dissect, Aleena and her team research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of their community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   The goal through this podcast is to curate the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space, and more So do subscribe to this feed because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

  1. 2d ago

    Sayani Gupta: The Most Honest Bollywood Actor You'll Hear Today | Aleena Dissects Ep. 108

    Dissect Channels : Aleena Dissects : https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/ LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-dissects/ Social Media Dissect: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/ Website : https://www.socialmediadissect.com/ In this episode, we sit down with Sayani Gupta, actor, writer, director, and one of the most distinctive voices in Indian cinema, for an honest conversation about success, self-worth, acting, independence, and the expectations placed on women. From growing up in Kolkata to studying at FTII and building a career in Bollywood on her own terms, Sayani opens up about imposter syndrome, rejection, creativity, and why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment. We also discuss Margarita With A Straw, lessons from Naseeruddin Shah, the impact of Four More Shots Please!, marriage, freedom, storytelling, and what she believes Bollywood gets wrong today. Whether you're an aspiring actor, creative professional, or someone navigating life on your own terms, this episode is packed with wisdom, vulnerability, and perspective. Guest: Sayani Guptahttps://www.instagram.com/sayanigupta/What we discussed:0:00 - Do you feel seen as an actress?0:48 - Growing up Bengali & becoming financially independent3:00 - Winning Harvard's South Asian Person of the Year Award6:15 - Imposter syndrome and self-doubt9:20 - Childhood, discipline & putting pressure on yourself12:45 - Why education changed Sayani Gupta's life16:30 - Learning through books, films & Shakespeare19:25 - Preparing for Margarita With A Straw20:12 - Naseeruddin Shah's acting lessons21:35 - Marriage, independence & societal expectations23:20 - Why FTII was the best decision of her life25:40 - FTII, community & surviving Mumbai27:25 - The acting exercises Naseeruddin Shah gave her31:00 - How actors build believable characters34:10 - Four More Shots Please and its impact on women37:12 - Why women become secondary characters in their own lives38:10 - Fierce independence and living on your own terms42:20 - What legacy really means43:35 - Indie cinema vs mainstream Bollywood46:50 - Do actors get typecast?49:40 - What's wrong with modern filmmaking?52:40 - Why story matters more than technology55:20 - Roles she rejected & saying no too often58:30 - Healing, burnout & entering a "yes" phase1:00:35 - Traveling alone and finding yourself1:01:35 - What success means to Sayani Gupta1:04:00 - Asha Bhosle, David Attenborough & defining greatness1:06:30 - Becoming a writer and director1:08:45 - The story behind her first directorial project1:12:00 - Final thoughts & outroMusic from #inaudio : https://inaudio.org/ Track Name - inaudio - Infraction Music- Do ItCREDITSProduced by - Digital Dissect Media Host & Research - Aleena QureshiPost-Producer, DOP, Social Media Edits - Harsh HiwaleEditor - Rohit GhanshamProduction Assistant - Santosh🎧 Listen To #AleenaDissects On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/068WQm4... Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.Which is why Social Media Dissect researches and reviews the advertising, media, and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community.Aleena Dissects curates the most valuable thoughts, experiences, and lessons from leaders across business, media, entertainment, education, technology, and culture.Subscribe for conversations that help you think better, learn faster, and make more informed decisions.

    1h 8m

  2. Jun 17

    India's Broken Education System ft. Vijender Singh Chauhan | Ep 107 | Aleena Dissects

    Dissect Channels -  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/⁠  Website: ⁠https://www.socialmediadissect.com⁠  Guest: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi/?hl=en In this episode, we sit down with educator, speaker, and one of India's most respected teachers, Vijender Singh Chauhan, for a deep dive into the realities of India's education system.From NEET paper leaks and CBSE's controversial on-screen evaluation process to the rise of coaching culture, student mental health, and the obsession with a handful of career paths, Vijender shares his unfiltered views on what is going wrong and what needs to change.He explains why exams have become "larger than life," how coaching institutes have created a parallel education ecosystem, why students are under immense pressure, and what parents often get wrong while raising children. We also discuss AI in education, content creation as a career, alternative politics, and what India's education system would look like if he were Education Minister for a day.Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or simply someone concerned about the future of education in India, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, learning, and opportunity.Guest: https://www.instagram.com/masijeevi/?hl=enWhat we discussed:0:00 - Intro1:35 - Why education and teachers matter2:23 - CBSE's on-screen evaluation controversy5:00 - Was CBSE ready for this transition?7:05 - AI, student data & privacy concerns8:18 - Can AI replace human evaluation?10:18 - NEET paper leaks & examination failures13:29 - Should India move away from one national exam?14:28 - What students should do during uncertainty15:58 - Student suicides & pressure culture18:03 - Alternative paths beyond exams20:04 - Poverty, privilege & career choices22:53 - Does exam success guarantee life success?25:34 - Why students struggle mentally27:15 - Biggest mistakes parents make29:11 - How much should parents guide children?30:49 - Success, failure & competitive exams33:07 - Why every student needs a Plan B33:45 - Content creators vs traditional careers35:03 - Coaching culture and the education business37:12 - Is coaching becoming a Ponzi scheme?41:38 - If Vijender Chauhan became Education Minister44:28 - Thoughts on youth politics & activism48:58 - Advice for students todayCREDITSProduced by - Digital Dissect Media Host & Research - Aleena QureshiPost-Producer, DOP, Social Media Edits - Harsh HiwaleEditor - Rohit GhanshamProduction Assistant - Santosh Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn  ---------------------------------------------- About Aleena Dissects: In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more. So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

    53 min

  3. Jun 14

    Ankush Bahuguna on Trolls, Masculinity, Makeup & Being Vulnerable Online | Ep 106 | Aleena Dissects

    Here’s a Spotify-friendly version in the same format/style as your older descriptions (cleaner, slightly more podcast-native, without YouTube-specific credits/music): Dissect Channels -Instagram: Aleena Dissects InstagramLinkedIn: Aleena Qureshi LinkedIn Instagram: Social Media Dissect InstagramWebsite: Social Media Dissect Website Guest: Ankush Bahuguna Instagram What we discussed:0:00 - Have You Ever Manufactured Content for Attention?3:18 - Why Did You Share the London Incident Online?6:34 - Is the Internet Safe for Men to Be Vulnerable?8:49 - What Did That Incident Teach You About Privilege?10:29 - Why Do You Say No to Brand Deals?13:08 - How Do Creators Stay Relevant for So Long?15:06 - What Did You Have to Change About Yourself?16:12 - How Did You Go From Comedy to Makeup?17:22 - What Has Changed in Beauty Content?20:07 - What Brands Will You Never Work With?24:30 - What’s the Biggest Problem With Beauty Brands?31:05 - What Do You Do With All the PR You Receive?38:50 - Why Are Men Still Judged for Wearing Makeup?55:02 - Virality vs Impact: What Matters More?1:03:40 - What Affected You the Most Growing Up?1:10:05 - What Is the Difference Between Delhi and Mumbai Creators?1:15:12 - What Was It Like Meeting Selena Gomez?1:23:53 - Give Us Your Best Concealer Hack1:30:40 - How Do You Build a Community Instead of an Audience?1:37:30 - The Most Unique Giveaway Strategy on Instagram1:38:47 - Who’s Your Favourite Off Campus Character?1:40:01 - Why Is Off Campus So Popular Right Now?1:41:10 - What Modern Men Can Learn From Off Campus Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn About Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find content worth spending your time on. Which is why Social Media Dissect researches and reviews the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences, and lessons from people across media, entertainment, business, advertising, marketing, and beyond. So subscribe to this channel because we spend hours researching conversations worth having and ideas worth sharing, so you don’t have to.

    1h 42m

  4. Jun 10

    How Flicka Cosmetics Built a Viral Beauty Brand ft Priyanka Nawani | Ep 104 | Aleena Dissects

    Dissect Channels -  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/⁠  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/⁠  Website: ⁠https://www.socialmediadissect.com⁠  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/priyanka_nawani/ What we discussed:0:00 - Priyanka & the story behind Flicka Cosmetics1:22 - The viral 3-in-1 makeup base product2:40 - Replacing primer, moisturizer & sunscreen with one product3:28 - Finding a gap in the beauty market4:00 - Why product development took two years4:42 - How competitors copied the product so quickly5:48 - Product testing, shelf life & formulation challenges6:01 - How consumers should evaluate beauty products6:48 - Ingredients, brand trust & using ChatGPT for research7:12 - Counterfeit cosmetics and fake beauty products8:05 - Pakistan website clones & brand copycats9:23 - Fighting counterfeit products as a growing brand10:30 - How beauty content changed consumer behavior12:30 - The rise of beauty creators and makeup education15:00 - Scaling Flicka from product to brand18:00 - Building products for Indian skin tones22:20 - Bootstrapping a beauty startup25:40 - Influencer marketing and creator partnerships28:50 - Choosing the right influencers for a brand32:15 - Beauty trends, formulations & product performance35:30 - Building a product-first beauty company38:50 - Managing teams and company culture42:08 - Quick commerce vs e-commerce45:22 - Expanding through retail distribution48:33 - Product discontinuation and customer demand51:48 - Beauty standards, confidence & self-expression55:07 - The biggest makeup myths people believe58:05 - Final lessons from building Flicka Cosmetics Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn  ---------------------------------------------- About Aleena Dissects: In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more. So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

    58 min

  5. Jun 7

    Varun Rawal on Confidence, Public Speaking, Filler Words & Why Communication Is Your Unfair Advantage | Aleena Dissects

    In this episode of Aleena Dissects, Aleena Qureshi sits down with Varun Rawal — communication coach, public speaking trainer, and content creator — to explore one of the most valuable skills for success: communication. Varun breaks down what separates great communicators from average ones, why confidence is built through action rather than motivation, and how communication influences every aspect of life—from careers and interviews to relationships, networking, and personal growth. He shares practical techniques to eliminate filler words, improve voice modulation, overcome stage fear, make memorable first impressions, and become a more engaging speaker. The conversation also explores whether English is truly necessary to succeed in India, why most people struggle with public speaking, and how communication can become your biggest competitive advantage. The conversation dives into:• Good communication vs bad communication• First impressions and body language• How to eliminate filler words• Voice modulation and audience engagement• Communication in careers, networking, and relationships• Building confidence through action• The psychology of stage fear• Practical confidence hacks that work• Whether English is necessary to succeed in India• Communication as a lifelong unfair advantage Packed with practical advice, relatable stories, and actionable lessons, this episode is for anyone who wants to become more confident, influential, and effective in everyday life. ⏱ Chapters:0:00 - Varun Rawal: Communication Coach3:57 - Good Communication vs Bad Communication8:38 - How to Eliminate Filler Words11:09 - Voice Modulation Techniques15:57 - Why Communication Matters More Than Hard Work18:22 - Can Confidence Be Learned?23:24 - Why Public Speaking Feels So Scary30:23 - Real Communication Transformation Stories42:00 - Making a Powerful First Impression53:19 - Can You Succeed Without English?59:10 - A Unique Exercise to Improve Speaking Skills1:04:58 - Interview Mistakes Most People Make1:07:54 - Communication as Your Unfair Advantage1:12:37 - Outro Guest:Varun Rawal: @mindspeakbyvarun 🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/068WQm4eojgG1rajx3l6ZA

    1h 13m

  6. May 28

    Supermodels, Fame & Reality ft Pia Trivedi | Ep 103 | Aleena Dissects

    Pia Trivedi on Supermodels, Fame, Extreme Diets & The Dark Side of Fashion | Aleena Dissects In this episode of Aleena Dissects, Aleena Qureshi sits down with Pia Trivedi — supermodel, television host, former Kingfisher Calendar model, and one of India’s most recognizable fashion faces — for an honest conversation about everything behind the glamour. Pia opens up about entering the modeling industry at 16, becoming one of India’s top supermodels, landing the iconic Kingfisher Calendar, and experiencing the era when runway models were celebrities in their own right. She also talks candidly about the harsh realities of fashion — exhausting schedules, extreme body expectations, unhealthy dieting, poor working conditions, exploitation in modeling, and why the industry in India still has a long way to go. The conversation dives into:• Why there are no supermodels anymore• Fame, identity, and losing yourself in glamour• Male models and exploitation in fashion• Unrealistic beauty standards and body image struggles• Life after fame and rebuilding yourself• Social media’s impact on beauty and fashion• Why Pia chose a slower, grounded life away from glamour Packed with nostalgia, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, uncomfortable truths, and deeply honest reflections, this episode explores the reality behind an industry most people only see from the outside. ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 - There Are No Supermodels Anymore1:35 - Why Pia Left Modeling at Her Peak6:08 - What Walking the Ramp Really Feels Like11:15 - Pia Wanted to Be a Fighter Pilot13:49 - How Pia Got the Kingfisher Calendar16:31 - Living on Leaves & Liquids for a Year20:43 - The Reality of Modeling Working Conditions26:22 - Why Male Models Have It Harder29:46 - The Truth About Sleeping Around for Jobs31:20 - The Most Fun Part About Being a Supermodel32:57 - Is Modeling a Competitive Industry?35:05 - The Chaos Behind Fashion Week36:05 - Wearing a Swimsuit in Front of Everyone38:46 - Why Supermodels Don’t Exist Anymore43:47 - Is Modeling Just a Path to Bollywood?44:56 - “Models Are Just Hangers”47:26 - PTSD, Diet Culture & Body Image Trauma49:44 - Nobody Prepares You for Life After Fame56:50 - How Social Media Changed Fashion Forever59:08 - Kareena Kapoor’s Pregnancy Ramp Walk1:00:58 - Unrealistic Beauty Standards & Cosmetic Pressure1:05:20 - Why Pia Chose Farm Life Over Glamour1:10:00 - Why Glamour Stops Feeling Real1:13:18 - Farm Life vs Ramp Life1:20:55 - Pia’s Fascination With Nature & Forests1:28:35 - How Diving Changed Pia’s Perspective on Life1:30:42 - Why Pia Doesn’t Want a Conventional Life1:34:41 - Pia Reflects on the Interview1:35:05 - Outro Follow Aleena Dissects: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/ Social Media Dissect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com Guest:Pia Trivedi: https://www.instagram.com/piaparadise/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/068WQm4eojgG1rajx3l6ZA About Aleena Dissects: In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more. So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

    1h 35m

  7. May 20

    Heartbreak, Hindi Poetry & Going Viral Overnight ft Ruchika Lohiya | Ep 102 | Aleena Dissects

    Dissect Channels -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/  Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/__chikka/  In this episode, we sit down with Ruchika Lohiya, poet, content creator, and one of India's most relatable voices, to talk about everything from heartbreak and hindi poetry to feminism, fear, and finding your place in the world. Ruchika opens up about her journey from Jodhpur to Mumbai, why she left acting and advertising to pursue poetry full time, and how a single poem changed the trajectory of her life. She gets candid about being bullied in school, dealing with insomnia, celebrating 1 million followers alone, and why financial independence is non-negotiable for her. They also get into relationships and marriage pressures, the reality of being a female creator in India, what the content creation industry gets wrong, and why the comedy scene has something every other industry needs to learn. What we discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Ruchika’s career - acting, advertising agency, poetry 7:15 - Importance of being financially independent  11:43 - Views on relationships  17:16 - She was bullied in school 19:14 - Changing yourself for others  22:00 - Jodhpur to Mumbai 26:34 - Ruchika’s poetry career 34:11 - Thoughts on friendships 37:42 - Dealing with Fear and Insomnia  43:18 - Success in Poetry and Content Creation 47:20 - Best and Worst show 55:33 - Views on feminism  1:02:16 - Content Creation Industry 1:06:14 - How parents make us humble 1:11:26 - Goals after 1M followers  1:12:47 - Views on Samay Raina and Comedians 1:19:25 - Favourite poets 1:21:23 - Relationships and Marriages  1:33:17 - Poetry for Aleena 1:34:42 - Poetry on Life 1:35:59 - Outro Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn  ---------------------------------------------- About Aleena Dissects: In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more. So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

    1h 36m

  8. May 13

    Sports Management & Football Business ft Saad Wadia | Ep 101 | Aleena Dissects

    Dissect Channels -  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/  Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/saad.wadia/  In this episode of Aleena Dissects, we sit down with football agent and Fibre Sports Management’s Managing Director, Saad Wadia. From managing Liverpool legend Ian Rush to working with top athletes and global sports personalities, Saad shares what really happens behind the scenes of the football and sports industry. We spoke about Liverpool’s success, Manchester United’s downfall, Messi’s visit to India, Indian football culture, networking, sports management careers, athlete brand deals, and the changing sports industry in India. Saad also shares stories about Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, and the lessons he’s learned from working closely with athletes. If you’re someone interested in football, sports business, athlete management, or careers in sports, this episode is packed with insights and real stories from the industry. What we discussed: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - What does Saad Wadia do? 2:54 - Viral video of lifting Liverpool trophy 7:19 - Saad’s love for football 16:34 - Sports industry is changing 22:16 - He made ring for Hardik Pandya 26:33 - Yuzi Chahal is Manchester United Fan 29:47 - How to become a Football Agent 44:35 - How he started managing Ian Rush 48:34 - Recognising talented players 56:22 - Manchester United’s downfall 1:00:08 - Liverpool’s success 1:05:45 - Learnings from Player interactions 1:07:14 - Players after retirement 1:10:59 - Why networking is important 1:12:35 - Managing brand deals for footballers 1:16:26 - Football in India and Messi’s visit 1:26:24 - Most memorable football match 1:30:43 - Hardest part of being a sports agent 1:36:32 - Indian Sport audience 1:38:21 - Learnings from Ian Rush and people he met 1:45:25 - Overcoming fear 1:50:14 - Outro Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn  ---------------------------------------------- About Aleena Dissects: In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more. So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

    1h 51m
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Aleena is obsessed with dissecting every aspect of life, one step at a time. Catch her sit down each week with some fascinating minds from the world of advertising, marketing, brands, content, and beyond! In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.  Which is why, at her company Social Media Dissect, Aleena and her team research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of their community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.   The goal through this podcast is to curate the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space, and more So do subscribe to this feed because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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    Aleena
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
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    © Aleena
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