The Soarce

Arpita Mehta

The Soarce is your cultural reset and weekly permission slip to spiral, self-reflect, and stay curious. Hosted by Arpita Mehta, this podcast explores what it means to be a modern woman today — one who loves a good Sephora haul and a good cry. Tune in for raw solo episodes, pop culture commentary, and real conversations on identity, career, beauty, friendship, and the internet. No gatekeeping, no perfection. Just your go-to source for all things real, funny, and wildly relatable.

  1. 2024/02/21

    54. Sujata Assomull ON The Renaissance of Indian Fashion, Personal Style in the Age of Trends, Tackling Ageism & More

    This week on the heels of Fashion Month across the globe, we’re having a fashionable conversation with a very stylish guest. Sujata Assomull is a renowned figure in the Indian and luxury fashion industry as the founding editor-in-chief of Harpers Bazaar India, a contributing editor to Vogue India, and an author with a sharp eye for analyzing Indian style trends. She truly has an incredible personal style and such a refreshing and honest perspective on the Indian fashion industry. In our conversation, we dive into the recent growth of Indian fashion, the promotion of slow and sustainable clothes by Indian designers, and the role of aging in the fashion world. Sujata has become increasingly vocal about ageism issues in the industry throughout recent years. We discuss how our culture is fixated on youth, the lack of representation of older people in the industry, and how to balance personal style with trends.  Plus, Sujata shares her expert tips and tricks for building an Indian fashion capsule wardrobe and her expert advice for anyone looking to break into the Indian fashion scene.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Follow along @themodernmillennialpodcast on Instagram and sign up for our Newsletter.  Topics Covered: The recent growth of the Indian fashion industryHow Indian designers are promoting the slow fashion movement Sujata’s perspective on re-wearing pieces, the rental market, and buying vintage Ageism in a society and industry obsessed with youth Finding a balance between staying true to your unique style and keeping up with trends Advice on just being you when it comes to fashion Follow Sujata Instagram Subscribe for product recommendations, real talk, and podcast updates The Modern Millennial Newsletter Follow me to say hi or share any feedback Instagram

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  2. 2024/02/14

    53. Dee Gautham ON The Importance of Balance, Body Neutrality, & Healing From Weight Loss Culture

    The majority of millennial women I talk to, including myself and especially those raised in South Asian households, face constant and exhausting body image issues. I can’t remember a time where I wasn’t hyper-aware of my body from a very early age. Today, I’m in conversation with Dee Gautham, who has dedicated her life to changing the narrative of diet culture, especially within the South Asian community. Dee is the founder of Boss Body Revolution, a coaching company that helps women build and maintain their confidence through fitness and health. In this episode, we discuss the all-too-common relationship with disordered eating, the nuances of body image and our upbringing, and practical strategies for maintaining a healthy routine while unlearning the lifelong normalization of unrealistic beauty standards. Dee shares her personal journey with body image, which started at the age of 13 when she began her first diet. Her experiences motivated her to found The Boss Body Revolution and address the gap in the market for health and fitness coaching tailored to South Asian women. She shares her brilliant advice and actionable tips for understanding the root of emotional eating, practicing body neutrality, building healthy habits, and shifting self-criticism into self-love.  Topics Covered: Dee’s history with disordered eating and how she repaired her relationship with food The extremes of diet culture and how to find a middle ground for a healthy body image Understanding emotional eating and actionable tools for separating it from physical hungerHow to build a linear and consistent routine and maintain healthy nutritional habitsThe normalization of body shaming in South Asian culture Practicing body neutrality to help develop a balanced perception of your body as a whole Strategies for shifting self-criticism to self-love The role social media plays in body image, especially for millennials Undoing the negative yet lifelong ingrained beauty standards  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Follow along @themodernmillennialpodcast on Instagram. Resources mentioned  Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Follow Dee Instagram The Boss Body Revolution  Subscribe for product recommendations, real talk, and podcast updates The Modern Millennial Newsletter Follow me to say hi or share any...

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  3. 2024/02/07

    52. Career Chat: The Sisters & Founders Behind CTZN Cosmetics On Representation, Beauty, & Lipsticks

    I first discovered CTZN Cosmetics when their website crashed after a viral TikTok, and I've been a huge fan ever since – their lipsticks are worn by Beyoncé (my queen), SZNA, and Megan Fox.  In this episode, I sit down with the sisters behind the brand in a Career Chat to learn about their journey in creating such a groundbreaking brand that's all about inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry. We dig into the details about the initial launch of CTZN, tips for working alongside family, advice for aspiring beauty entrepreneurs, and so much more.  One of the things that sets CTZN apart is their commitment to considering complexion in every aspect of your beauty routine, from nude lipsticks to eyelid pigmentation to blush and contour. They also really understand the needs of their demographic, particularly millennials and Gen Z. Throughout our conversation, we discuss how important it is to use your platform to share important messages and the steps they've taken to create a brand committed to making a change. Aleena, Aleezeh, and Naseeha are truly redefining the standards of the beauty industry and their approach to developing incredible and innovative products is so inspiring. So, if you're looking for a culturally responsive brand with approachable and authentic founders, CTZN is the perfect addition to your makeup collection.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Follow along @themodernmillennialpodcast on Instagram and sign up for our Newsletter.  Topics Covered: Founding CTZN Cosmetics on the need for inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry The sisters’ process for developing their products How they use “Culture-Torials” to merge makeup tutorials with cultural awarenessThe importance of having an open mindset towards inclusivity and welcoming feedback How they have humanized the brand experience and strive for authenticity Insights and lessons from their initial ideas to launching a startup Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs entering the beauty space or working with family Why you should always stay true to your values and mission Resources mentioned  CTZNIs the Beauty Industry a Mean Girl?Are We The Mean Girls?  Follow Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha  a href="https://www.instagram.com/ctzncosmetics/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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The Soarce is your cultural reset and weekly permission slip to spiral, self-reflect, and stay curious. Hosted by Arpita Mehta, this podcast explores what it means to be a modern woman today — one who loves a good Sephora haul and a good cry. Tune in for raw solo episodes, pop culture commentary, and real conversations on identity, career, beauty, friendship, and the internet. No gatekeeping, no perfection. Just your go-to source for all things real, funny, and wildly relatable.

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