Be Anomalous

Sai Menon
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Be Anomalous is a podcast that amplifies bold, unfiltered stories from trailblazers, creatives, and changemakers who break the mold. Through raw, honest conversations, we explore what it means to defy norms, embrace individuality, and forge your own path. From cultural identity to reinvention, each episode delivers inspiration, real insight, and practical advice for those daring to succeed on their own terms—unapologetically.

  1. Katherine on Building Francis Henri, Motherhood & Turning a Pandemic Idea into a Retail Brand | Be Amomalous by Sai Menon

    4월 13일

    Katherine on Building Francis Henri, Motherhood & Turning a Pandemic Idea into a Retail Brand | Be Amomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, we sit down with Katherine, founder of Francis Henry—a curated children’s clothing retailer bringing international baby and toddler brands to the U.S. market through both brick-and-mortar stores and online retail. Katherine shares her unconventional journey from aspiring wedding planner to PR professional at Neiman Marcus, and ultimately to becoming a multi-store founder and entrepreneur. We dive deep into how she navigated career pivots, built a business during the pandemic, and balanced entrepreneurship with raising three young children.

    45분
  2. How Shahezad Left IT to Build Cousins Burger (Lessons on Scaling & Risk) | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    4월 6일

    How Shahezad Left IT to Build Cousins Burger (Lessons on Scaling & Risk) | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Shahezad — founder of Cousins Burger — who spent over two decades in IT before walking away from a stable, predictable career to build something completely different. What started as a last-minute decision to show up at a food festival turned into a fast-growing restaurant brand doing millions in revenue. But this conversation isn’t just about business. It’s about unlearning the beliefs you grew up with. Choosing uncertainty over comfort. And building something that feels true to you — even when you’re not sure it will work. We talk about fear, risk, identity, scaling a brand, and how success evolves over time. Shahezad shares the real side of entrepreneurship — the parts that aren’t always visible, but matter the most. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re ready to start… This episode might change how you think about it. Be bold. Be real. Be anomalous.

    53분
  3. How Melissa Built a Beauty Brand for the People the Industry Overlooked | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    3월 30일

    How Melissa Built a Beauty Brand for the People the Industry Overlooked | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Melissa — founder of a K-beauty brand designed specifically for melanin-rich skin — to talk about identity, representation, and what it really takes to build something that challenges an entire industry. This conversation goes deep into: Why K-beauty hasn’t historically worked for darker skin tones. The science behind melanin-rich skin and why most products miss the markWhat it takes to build a brand in a saturated industry. The reality of fundraising as a female founder.Moving to Korea and working directly with labs and the government Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood. Subscribe to the Be Anomalous Follow: Instagram LinkedIn New conversations with founders, creators, and unconventional thinkers.

    1시간 5분
  4. How Priya Built Punar with Purpose and Took It to the Oscars | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    3월 23일

    How Priya Built Punar with Purpose and Took It to the Oscars | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, Priya Ravindra shares how a simple question turned into a mission-driven company. Priya didn’t start in sustainability. She was an engineer, working in tech, navigating spaces where she was often the only woman in the room. But during the pandemic, something didn’t sit right. As consumption increased, she found herself asking: Where does all this go? That question led her down a path into textile waste, ethical production, and eventually into building Punar — a sustainable brand focused on recycled materials and conscious consumption. But this conversation goes far beyond business We talk about: • Building a company without a traditional background • Why curiosity is one of the most underrated founder traits • Learning an entirely new industry from scratch • The reality of entrepreneurship — failures, delays, and self-doubt • Why speaking about your work is essential (especially for women) • How self-belief is built when things aren’t working. This is a conversation about trusting yourself before you have proof. Subscribe to the Be Anomalous https://www.beanomalous.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanomalouspodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-anomalous/New conversations with founders, creators, and unconventional thinkers.— Subscribe to the YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@iamsaimenonNew episodes every Monday and Thursday. — Follow Sai:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsaimenon/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsaimenon/Thoughtful insights on entrepreneurship, identity, and building a life outside the lines.—About Be Anomalous: Be Anomalous is a podcast for trailblazers, creators, and founders who chose the unconventional path. Hosted by Sai Menon, the show explores the real stories behind people building meaningful work outside the lines. Be bold. Be real. Be Anomalous.

    51분
  5. How to Turn Strategy Into Action,Natalie on Building a Consulting Career | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    3월 16일

    How to Turn Strategy Into Action,Natalie on Building a Consulting Career | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode, we discuss: How Natalie built a career across multiple industriesThe real value of an MBAStarting a consulting business from your networkTime management when you work for yourselfWhy quitting the wrong things can unlock growthHow founders can turn strategy into actionReframing failure as learning. Subscribe to the Be Anomalous https://www.beanomalous.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanomalouspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-anomalous/ New conversations with founders, creators, and unconventional thinkers.— Subscribe to the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@iamsaimenon New episodes every Monday and Thursday. Follow Sai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsaimenon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsaimenon/ Thoughtful insights on entrepreneurship, identity, and building a life outside the lines.— About Be Anomalous: Be Anomalous is a podcast for trailblazers, creators, and founders who chose the unconventional path. Hosted by Sai Menon, the show explores the real stories behind people building meaningful work outside the lines. Be bold. Be real. Be Anomalous.

    1시간 2분
  6. How Shai, One of the Youngest U.S. Diplomats Became a Startup Founder | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    3월 9일

    How Shai, One of the Youngest U.S. Diplomats Became a Startup Founder | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, Sai Menon sits down with a founder whose path is anything but conventional. She began her career as one of the youngest U.S. diplomats, representing the United States overseas in her early twenties. But the company she’s building today didn’t come from politics or policy; it came from navigating the healthcare system while trying to help a family member get the care they needed. What followed was a journey through empathy, leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. In this conversation, we talk about: Becoming one of the youngest U.S. diplomats Leadership at a young age Navigating identity and representation abroad Building a startup from lived experience What founders should understand about AI today Why empathy can be a founder’s greatest advantageThis episode is a powerful reminder that some of the most meaningful companies start not with a business plan but with a personal problem Subscribe to the Be Anomalous https://www.beanomalous.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanomalouspodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-anomalous/ New conversations with founders, creators, and unconventional thinkers.

    1시간 18분
  7. Why Deepa Mani Walked Away From Corporate to Build Her Own Brands | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    2월 16일

    Why Deepa Mani Walked Away From Corporate to Build Her Own Brands | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    What does it take to walk away from corporate and build something aligned with who you truly are?In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Deepa Mani — former IT consultant turned founder — to talk about leaving stability, building a cultural dance institution, and launching a beauty brand that centers people of color instead of treating them as an afterthought.We talk:• Founder loneliness & imposter syndrome• Bootstrapping from scratch• Protecting your energy• Marketing yourself with confidence• Building in seasonsIf you’re navigating a pivot or building something unconventional — this one will resonate.Follow for weekly conversations with founders and creatives building outside the lines.Be bold. Be real. Be anomalous.

    52분
  8. How Mayssa Chehata Built Behave Through Life’s Hardest Season | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    2월 9일

    How Mayssa Chehata Built Behave Through Life’s Hardest Season | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

    In this episode of Be Anomalous, Mayssa Chehata — founder and CEO of Behave Candy — shares what it really looked like to rebuild her life while building a company from scratch.In the span of a single year, Mayssa got married, divorced, checked a parent into rehab, and continued growing her business — all while navigating the emotional and financial realities of entrepreneurship.This conversation goes beyond startup strategy. We talk about:- Growing up between cultures and learning adaptability as survival- Leaving a high-paying job to step into uncertainty- The nervous system side of entrepreneurship no one prepares you for - Why women deserve to want money, power, and influence — without shame- Trusting intuition when logic alone isn’t enoughThis episode is for anyone building something — a company, a new chapter, or a version of themselves that feels more honest and aligned.If you’ve ever felt like life and work were happening all at once, this conversation will meet you where you are.Subscribe to  @iamsaimenon  for more honest conversations with founders, creatives, and cultural disruptors building outside the lines.

    1시간 14분
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Be Anomalous is a podcast that amplifies bold, unfiltered stories from trailblazers, creatives, and changemakers who break the mold. Through raw, honest conversations, we explore what it means to defy norms, embrace individuality, and forge your own path. From cultural identity to reinvention, each episode delivers inspiration, real insight, and practical advice for those daring to succeed on their own terms—unapologetically.

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  • 제작진
    Sai Menon
  • 방송 연도
    2019년 - 2026년
  • 에피소드
    58
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    © Sai Menon
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