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From being told her business was “just a hobby” to building one of India’s most successful fashion brands, Anita Dongre has never let gender norms define her. In this powerful episode, Anita shares how she built House of Anita Dongre—home to AND, Global Desi, and her eponymous bridal label—despite coming from a conservative background where her father was told, “Beti ki kamaai khaa rhe ho aap.” She opens up about financial independence, rejection, and how fashion can empower women.

Her son, Yash Dongre, now an integral part of the business, shares how growing up in a feminist household shaped his views on leadership, relationships, and the future of fashion. From Anita’s first 200 sqft store to a ₹1,000 Cr+ empire, this conversation is about grit, vision, and breaking barriers.

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0:00 - 0:39 | Precap
0:40 - 2:18 | Introduction
2:19 - 5:03 | Childhood ambitions & fighting against patriarchy
5:04 - 7:36 | Early education & experience
7:37 - 9:36 | Winning over traditional parents with patience
9:37 - 13:23 | Pushback from in-laws & husband’s support
13:24 - 15:54 | Mom’s dreams & sacrifices
15:55 - 20:55 | A woman’s ability to dream big
20:54 - 27:24 | Growing up with a working mom
27:25 - 34:42 | Joining your mother’s business & tackling the family dynamic
34:43 - 42:30 | Creating the brand ‘AND’
42:31 - 43:37 | Starting small
43:38 - 48:39 | The value of money & family
48:40 - 50:26 | The success of ‘Global Desi’
50:27 - 51:48 | Putting Indian talent on the global map
51:49 - 56:25 | Getting into bridal wear for today’s woman
56:26 - 58:41 | Following your gut & finding a gap in the market
58:42 - 1:00:07 | Finding that creative balance
1:00:08 - 1:03:42 | Societal conditioning & financial independence
1:03:43 - 1:05:06 | Yash’s role at the helm
1:05:07 - 1:13:29 | India wants to go global
1:13:30 - 1:15:28 | The importance of going all in
1:15:29 - 1:19:12 | What it takes to make it in fashion
1:19:13 - 1:20:48 | Does influencer marketing work?
1:20:49 - 1:25:02 | The correlation between self-belief & success
1:25:03 - 1:28:46 | The desire to dream big
1:28:47 - 1:34:12 | Not all dreams come true
1:34:13 - End | Dealing with fear & tough days

Guest Profile: Anita Dongre is a renowned Indian fashion designer and the founder of the House of Anita Dongre, one of India's most influential fashion houses.She studied fashion design at SNDT Women's University and began her career with just two sewing machines, creating stylish clothes for working women-a segment largely overlooked at the time.

Dongre is celebrated for modernizing traditional Indian crafts and textiles, empowering local artisans, and championing ethical, sustainable fashion. Her designs have gained international acclaim, worn by global icons such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Hillary Clinton, and Beyoncé. She opened her first international store, Grassroot, in New York City in 2017, further expanding her global footprint

About the show: Hosted by Masoom Minawala, each episode brings real stories, raw insights, and fresh perspectives on personal growth, professional challenges, and more. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions that spark meaningful change.

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