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Introducing the Iconic Women Podcast stories of dreams, perseverance, and triumph
Mumbai: A platform for women to open up about their lives, the Iconic Women Podcast is officially live. Season 1 unveils the extraordinary stories of inspiring women from diverse backgrounds, showcasing their resilience, determination, strength and triumphs. Each episode encapsulates heartfelt conversations, learnings and grit, ending with a creative tribute to legendary women, where the host Kadambari Misra styles the guest as a woman who has been her strength.
A brainchild of industry veterans Eternative Design co-founder Kadambari Misra), BrandStory Digital founder Bala Kumaran, and Ebony & Ivory PR founder Nidhi Agarwal, IWP was born when they came together with a shared passion to create a platform that is committed to the stories of women past and present.
Now streaming weekly, the inaugural season features the narratives of real-life sheroes like Nisha Millet, Susan Thomas, Sahar Mansoor, Shwetambari Shetty, Amrita Samant, Sonu Venugopal, Alicia Souza, and Sonali Swami. The episodes delve into topics like mental health, fitness in one’s 40s, and the importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges, among many others.
IWP traces its roots back to Kadamabari’s time in Mexico, where she discovered the rivetingly beautiful works of artist Frida Kahlo, her art a revelation of her pain and suffering. These moments of connecting deeply with one woman’s quest for self-realisation left an indelible mark on Kadambari. What started as a casual post on her Instagram handle transformed into a passion project. Over the years, she has researched several inspiring women from various walks of life, spotlighted their achievements, and effortlessly brought their personalities to life by transforming herself into each of them.
Speaking of her project-to-podcast journey, Kadambari said, “What remains common is that these are real women overcoming real challenges. The Project was about women from history inspiring the women of today; I am one of them! And we hope that through the Podcast, today’s inspiring women will inspire the women of tomorrow.”
On co-founding the podcast, Bala Kumaran said, “Brandstory Productions is dedicated to amplifying the remarkable stories of iconic women, sparked off by my life’s journey alongside strong and inspiring women. We aspire to inspire women to break barriers and thrive in every aspect of their lives.”
Reflecting on the power of authentic narratives, Nidhi Agarwal said, “The podcast format of storytelling is transformative! In just three weeks since launch, the love we have received is very humbling. We believe in the power of forging genuine connections, and are super excited to create a safe space to foster real conversations that inspire women and communities at large.”
Season 1 was released with Nisha Millet, an Olympic Swimmer on December 16th and every following week with Ms Susan Thomas IRS Office and ex-NIFT Director, Alicia Souza- Illustrator, Shwetambari Setty, Fitness Entrepreneur on IWP’s YouTube channel and will also be available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Google Podcast.
Catch these compelling narratives that have propelled women to follow their dreams no matter what.
Brands
Hard Rock kitchen appliances to enter India through EBG Group
Coffee machines and gadgets set to tap Rs 29,000 crore market
MUMBAI: EBG Group has partnered with Hard Rock International to bring a new range of Hard Rock branded coffee machines and small kitchen appliances to Indian consumers, marking the global brand’s entry into the country’s premium home appliance segment.
The partnership will see EBG Group design, develop, manufacture and distribute the appliances under a licensing agreement. The collaboration is backed by a planned investment of Rs 100 crore and is targeting revenue of Rs 500 crore over the next five years.
The companies are looking to tap into India’s fast growing premium home appliance market, estimated at around Rs 29,000 crore and expanding at an annual growth rate of about nine per cent. Their aim is to capture roughly five per cent market share in the coming years.
Globally, Hard Rock has built a strong presence across hospitality, entertainment, retail and lifestyle merchandise. The new venture extends the brand’s music inspired identity into everyday household products, bringing its distinctive design language to modern kitchens.
EBG Group founder and chief executive officer Irfan Khan said the collaboration blends brand appeal with product performance. “Hard Rock represents energy, authenticity and a globally aspirational lifestyle. Through this partnership we aim to introduce a differentiated portfolio of premium coffee machines and kitchen appliances that combine design, reliability and strong brand experience,” he said.
The upcoming product range will pair Hard Rock’s bold aesthetics with high performance technology and premium materials. The first phase of the launch will focus on key metropolitan markets, followed by expansion into other major cities.
Products will be available through leading retail chains, major e commerce platforms and select premium distribution channels, targeting urban consumers looking for appliances that deliver both performance and lifestyle appeal.
