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SEASON 2


The IKKIVI Podcast is a space where we speak with leaders, change makers and disruptors who inspire us with their unique perspectives to live meaningful and fuller lives each day. Here we reflect on contemporary cultural practices and build on conscious values to create a community of thoughtful individuals through conversation. Join us as we release new episodes every fortnight.




episode 1 — Snigdha Sur
In this conversation, 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.
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episode 2 —Karuna Ezara Parikh
On this week’s show, we speak with Karuna 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.
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episode 3 — Anisha Rachel Oommen
In this week’s 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.
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episode 4 — Aditi Mayer
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.
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 episode 5 — Sobia Ameen
Sobia Ameen a multi-hyphenate from Dhaka, Bangladesh is recognized for her accomplishments as an architect, baker, model, social media influencer, and social activist. In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation about her journey, her sensational rise to fame, and who she is beyond being a popular fashion figure in the industry. 
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episode 6 — Akanksha Kamath
On this week’s show, we speak with Akanksha about her long-standing career, her creative approach to work, her views on the impact of journalism in the fashion industry, the future of fashion in India, and more.
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episode 7 — Amma Aburam
In this conversation, we speak with her about her journey, the story behind her social media identity, ‘Style & Sustain’, her relationship with fashion, and how it has changed over the years. We also speak with her about the Ghanaian cultural influences in her aesthetic choices, how indigenous traditions have sustainable practices that we can embrace, and the changing perception of sustainable brands and the fashion industry around the world.
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episode 8 — Shakaila Forbes-Bell
In this episode, we speak with her about pursuing fashion psychology as a career, the story and intention behind her platform ‘Fashion Is Psychology’, and the impact fashion has on us. We also speak with her about its importance, how fashion psychology promotes and nurtures a more inclusive fashion industry, and ways we can discover and identify our individual styles.
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episode 9 — Diandra Marizet Esparza
In this episode, we speak with her about her journey as a founding member of the non-profit organization Intersectional Environmentalist, the incredible work she does for the community through it, and how she defines the concept of intersectionality between social justice and environmental issues. We also speak with her about culture being a way to reconnect with nature, the need to collectively incorporate an intersectional approach in our environmental advocacy, and her long-term aspirations towards making a difference in society.
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episode 10 — Cara Marie Piazza
On this week’s show, we speak with Cara about her creative thought process and what nature and its colors mean to her as a natural dyer and artist. We also speak with her about her art form and her signature style, healing with nature, the aspect                            of spirituality in her work, personal life, and more.
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episode 11 — Kirti Tewani
In this conversation, we speak with her about her inspiration behind building a community on social media promoting the art of balance and mindfulness, her personal experiences with incorporating ayurveda in her daily life, and ways to achieve a balanced life. We also speak with her about the current perception of Ayurveda, ways to manage stress, and personalizing an Ayurvedic routine for our mind and body.
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episode 12 — Raquel Willis
In this episode, we speak with her about her journey of self discovery and breaking the barriers by coming out as a black trans woman and building her own digital community from an early age. We also speak with her about her thoughts on transgender rights and advocacy, collective liberation, and the need to expose ourselves with more narratives for creating a positive impact in society.
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episode 13 — Venetia La Manna
On this week’s show, we speak with Venetia about her journey as a sustainable living advocate and fair fashion campaigner, the personal experiences that inspired her to venture on this path, and her changing relationship with fashion over the years. We also speak with her about the importance of learning to take collective action against multinational corporations, about educating ourselves about the industry, her thoughts on the second-hand fashion market, greenwashing in big to small brands, and more.

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episode 14 — Shira Gill
In this episode, we speak with her about her journey as an organizing expert and a lifestyle creator, her idea of minimalism and what it means for her, the importance of defining our own version of minimalism in life and adding value to it, and more. She also speaks about the correlation between decluttering and life, the importance of starting small, and the creative process behind her work.
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episode 15 — Aishwarya Sharma
In this conversation, we speak with her about her journey to becoming a fashion activist, the storytelling aspect of writing about social issues on her platform, and the projects she’s working on currently. She also speaks with us about how Indian fashion is compared to global standards in terms of sustainability, how its perception is changing amongst the International audience, and the issues around sustainability & ethical practices in India.
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episode 16 — Sara Idacavage
In this talk, we speak with her about bringing together history and sustainability through her research, the interesting connection between the two, and how history can make the fashion industry more sustainable. We also delve into the intention behind her work as a historian and educator, about facing eco-guilt and eco-anxiety in today’s time and how as individuals, we can constructively navigate through such complex feelings.
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episode 17 — Mili Ghosh
In this episode, Mili shares about her journey, her unique style of framing life, what inspires her to break away from the mainstream narrative as an artist, and more.
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episode 18 — George Harding-Rolls
On this week’s show, we speak with George about his active involvement in environmental advocacy in his career, about his new impactful role at Eco-Age, and how the organization is addressing some of the most pressing issues we are facing today in the fashion industry. We also speak with him about his key role in launching the Fossil Fashion campaign, how it has affected the public awareness of fossil fuel dependence, and his thoughts on how small brands with limited resources can look to be more sustainable.

 

episode 19 — Isold Halldorudottir
In this heartfelt conversation, we discuss her journey of embracing her beauty in a stereotypical system, navigating through insecurities, standing up to societal norms, and finding a safe space to express herself through her art. We also explore how she has strengthened her role as a body image activist.
 
episode 20— Sara Auster
In this episode, we speak with her about how sound healing works as a therapeutic and restorative practice, how it can help us navigate and heal emotional trauma, and how we can incorporate sound practices into our daily lives, and much more.