In this powerful episode of What’s Brown Got To Do With It, I sit down with Anushka Shrestha — Miss World Nepal 2019 and founder of the luxury Nepali dessert brand, Makuse. Anushka opens up about her journey from international pageant stages to launching a purpose-driven business rooted in cultural identity.

We talk about what it means to represent a “small” country on a global platform, how pageantry can be a tool for impact, and why celebrating local heritage — from traditional desserts to indigenous languages — matters now more than ever.

She shares candid stories about family expectations, breaking stereotypes, and the bold decisions that led her to leave a banking career to pursue a bigger vision. Whether you’re interested in global identity, entrepreneurship, or the real behind-the-scenes of pageantry, this one’s not to be missed.

✨ Topics we cover:

• The realities of competing at Miss World
• Navigating cultural pride and pressure
• Building Makuse and reviving traditional Nepali desserts
• The role of brown identity in global spaces
• Why purpose should lead your platform

Breaking Barriers in the world of Fashion. In this episode, celebrity stylist Tanya Ghavri takes us behind the velvet ropes of fashion’s most glamorous (and misunderstood) world. From styling Bollywood icons to launching Dhoom Dhaam Weddings, Tanya shares why authenticity beats trends, how South Asian fashion is finally owning the global stage, and why brown girls really can pull off anything. Tune in for candid fashion confessions, career advice, and a whole lot of unapologetic pride.

🎬 In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed screenwriter Sumit Roy, the mind behind Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and Gehraiyaan, for a powerful conversation on the evolution of storytelling in Indian cinema.

Together, they explore: ✨ Sumit’s journey into screenwriting and creative identity
📺 How OTT platforms are shifting the storytelling game
🎥 The cultural resonance of Rocky Aur Rani and open-ended narratives like Gehraiyaan
🖋️ The changing role of writers in Bollywood
🌍 What it means to be a brown creator in a global entertainment landscape
💡 Advice for aspiring writers on rejection, community, and creative freedom

This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about cinema, storytelling, and the people behind the scripts that move us.

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