The Impressive Empress Podcast

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Kalika Uttarkar shares her journey from a childhood steeped in philosophy and spirituality to becoming a leader in the field of Hindu parenting, counselling and education. She emphasizes the importance of integrating ancient wisdom into modern life, particularly in parenting and personal development. The discussion covers various themes including the role of women in leadership, the significan...

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Sweta Adatia shares her journey from a curious teenager to a successful neurologist and healer. She discusses the importance of self-love, the quest for knowledge, and the integration of science and spirituality in her work. Dr. Adatia emphasizes the significance of meditation, neuroplasticity, and the need for inner wealth in achieving mental wellness. She also addresses the challenges of bur...

In this episode of The Impressive Empress Podcast, we sit down with Monika Halan — trusted financial expert, bestselling author, financial educator and policy advisor — to explore her deeply personal journey from being a finance newbie to becoming a national voice in personal finance.

Monika shares how she built her career through diligence, sharpened her public speaking skills, cultivated confidence, and embraced spirituality to s...

This episode is a journey of spreading love, light and laughter in the world by our guest Preethi Srinivasan.

Preethi Srinivasan is a force of resilience, transformation, and purpose. Once a national-level swimmer and the youngest player on the Tamil Nadu Women's Cricket Team, her life took an unexpected turn when a freak accident left her paralyzed below the neck at 18. Refusing to be defined by her limitations, she emerged as a p...

Welcome to an inspiring episode of The Impressive Empress podcast, where we dive into the remarkable spiritual journey of DamodaraPriya Weber. Growing up in a quaint Swiss village, Damodara Priya felt a profound call to uncover the absolute truth, leading her to India and eventually into the path of Bhakti and leadership within ISKCON. Through her story, discover the power of following one's inner calling and embracing challenges t...

Ami Ganatra is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) and VJTI, Mumbai

She is the author of 3 bestselling books on Itihasa: Mahabharata Unravelled 1: Lesser Known Facets of a Well-known History, Mahabharata Unravelled II:The Dharma Discourses and Ramayana Unravelled: Lesser Known Facets of Rishi Valmiki's Epic. Her books are not retellings or imaginations, but an attempt to go back to the original Itihasa...

In this empowering episode, we explore the profound Power of Questions with Matrushree Ananthalakshmi Adinarayanan, co-founder of the Anaadi Foundation and Dharma Gurukulam. A trailblazer in spirituality and education, Matrushree unpacks how asking the right questions can fuel inner motivation, unlock self-discovery, and deepen our connection to spirituality—all essential in nurturing empowered women.

We discuss how women can harne...

In this episode, we bring to you an incredibly inspiring guest who is reshaping the landscape of leadership, empowerment, and women's participation in the workforce.

Our guest is Madhura DasGupta Sinha, the dynamic Founder & CEO of Aspire For Her. This unique startup is dedicated to motivating women to enter and stay in the workforce, unleashing their potential and contributing to a trillion-dollar boost in the Indian economy. ...

Prof. Bindu Menon is the Head of Department Apollo Hospitals Nellore, India. She has a teaching experience of 20 years, 98 publications, editor of two books and has 23 chapters to her credit.

She is the Secretary General of the Indian Epilepsy Association. She holds various positions like Research committee member of the World Stroke Organization; Asia Oceanic association of Neurology representative of the European Academy of Neu...

Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Mohanty is an institution builder, academician, public relations professional, author, and the biographer of 15th President of Bharat, Smt. Draupadi Murmu. Under guidance of her spiritual Master, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shanakar and as the first member, she is instrumental in establishment of Sri Sri University, the 1st private University enacted by the Government of Odisha. She was a school topper, university Gold ...

Today it is my privilege to introduce to you a luminary in the world of melodic craftsmanship, a torchbearer for the Saraswathi Veena, India's National Instrument – Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh.

Her musical odyssey, spanning an impressive 38 years, is a testament to unwavering dedication and a profound connection with the rich heritage of classical Indian music. Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh, a sixth-generation musician born into the illustrious ...

Meet Deepa, a trailblazer in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known for her strategic vision, impactful initiatives, and commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces.

With over 13 years of experience, Deepa's journey is not just about climbing the corporate ladder but about dismantling barriers, making real changes and paving pathways for others.

Starting off in Marketing & Internal communications, Deepa made ...

Meera Nagarajan is the dynamic Managing Director and CEO of Kalyanamalai Private Limited. With an innate creative spirit, a drive for innovation, and an unyielding commitment to excellence, she revolutionized matchmaking services by bringing them to the visual medium of television through the Kalyanamalai program on SUN TV in 2000. Meera's visionary leadership has sustained the program's popularity for over 23 years, featuring insi...

Dr. Geetha Manjunatha, the founder of Niramai, is a visionary leader combining technical expertise with remarkable soft skills. Her leadership inspires innovation, while her visionary thinking anticipates trends and opportunities. Resilience drives her through challenges, and effective communication fosters strong relationships with stakeholders. Empathy fuels her patient-centric approach, ensuring compassionate healthcare solution...

Our guest for the day is Sahana Singh, an author and commentator based in Ithaca in New York State, USA. She is an environmental engineer by qualification who writes on a variety of issues including Indian history, water management and education. Her first book “The Educational Heritage of Ancient India - How an Ecosystem of Learning was Laid to Waste” has been appreciated for awakening Indians to the role played by India in spread...

Shyamala has been teaching Bharatanatyam from 1987 & Mohiniyattam from 1989. She presently lives in Cochin, Kerala where she runs her school, Dharani School of Performing Arts where one can get systematic coaching in Bharatanatyam, Carnatic Vocal, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Mridangam & Veena.. She started learning Bharatanatyam from the Age of 34, until which she was a home maker married to a Captain in the Merchant Navy & sailing wi...

Dr. Srimathy Kesan, Founder & CEO of a leading Science and Technology incubator- “Space Kidz India” (SKI), is helping children reach out to the stars, quite literally. Launched in 2011, Space Kidz India has designed and pioneered multiple programs that are aimed at creating the next generation of scientific thinkers in India.

Driven with a mission to disrupt the mundanity of the Indian education system, Dr. Srimathy has broken grou...

Our guest for the day is Ms. Prema Mysore - A highly motivated leader, dedicated as an international Ambassador & Advocate for Rishi Tradition based on Vedas & Vedic Literatures. She loves to travel & propagate the Universal, Eternal & All encompassing messages of Rishi Tradition to humankind all over the world. Prema considers herself to be very fortunate to have the opportunity to be an educator & proponent of Rishi’s Teachings f...

Dr. Rashi Gupta is a Woman Entrepreneur who has been fearless & ferocious in creating a brand for herself & her company in these male dominated fields. She is the Founder & Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics Private Ltd, leading it towards a name to reckon for in the field of Robotics, Renewable Energy & Energy Storage. 

If one takes a closer look at the alchemy of this achiever, two distinct virtues pop up, besides persevera...