Fifteen years ago, vitiligo was a condition people barely whispered about. Today, World Vitiligo Day punches into nine-figure territory on social media and breakfast TV—without a Hollywood budget.
In this episode we trace WVD’s unlikely rise:
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The kitchen-table origins in India, Nigeria, and Rome
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A rolling-headquarters model that keeps the stage moving—and growing
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Toronto 2025’s data-driven media blitz that clocked 60 million unique viewers and crushed AI forecasts by 25×
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Why brands are lining up for a ride on the 2026 edition in Chandigarh
Whether you’re in healthcare, marketing, or grassroots activism, tune in for a masterclass on turning a patient whisper into a global roar—plus a sneak peek at what’s next.
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