S8E5: “Once Mini Me, Now Mini You.”

"Once Mini Me, Now Mini You" traces the evolution of a mother–daughter relationship as it shifts from teaching to learning, guiding to witnessing. In this episode of Root & Seed, host Anika Chabra sits down with Kiran Mann, CEO of Brar’s, one of Canada’s leading South Asian food brands, and founder of M2M Business Solutions, and her daughter, Simran Mann, who works in digital marketing and is a content creator and freelance strategist. What begins as a conversation about upbringing and culture becomes a shared exploration of becoming, at any age. Kiran reflects on reclaiming parts of herself later in life, while Simran speaks candidly about watching her mother transform in real time. Together, they explore how ambition, food, memory, and presence shape identity across generations. This episode challenges the idea that wisdom moves in only one direction. As roles soften and expectations fall away, learning begins to flow both ways. Listening in, we become the audience to a relationship no longer defined by labels. And in that space, something new takes root.

Kiran Mann is a Canadian business strategist and global leader in organizational transformation with a 30-year career spanning fashion design, automotive manufacturing, and food production. She is CEO of Brar’s, one of Canada’s leading South Asian food brands, and Founder of M2M Business Solutions, where she is known for driving performance through clarity, culture, and compassion. Kiran is the creator of The Harmonic System, a leadership philosophy grounded in Knowingness, Presence, and Love, which she has applied to large-scale transformations and operational growth, including guiding Brar’s to 22% organic growth in two years. A sought-after speaker and advisor, she holds an Executive MBA from the Ivey Business School and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on ethical human–AI collaboration.

Simran Mann is a digital marketing professional and content creator specializing in lifestyle, mindset, and positive storytelling. With experience working both as a content creator and within brand marketing teams, she brings a unique ability to bridge strategy and storytelling. Known for her authenticity and vulnerability, Simran uses her platform to inspire women to build aligned careers and fulfilling lives. She is actively involved in community work focused on women’s empowerment, education, and mental health advocacy, and regularly speaks on panels and podcasts about creator–brand partnerships and building purpose-driven personal brands.