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30 | Ahana Banerjee / Clear: Vulnerability as a Superpower in Tech — LinkedIn Top Voice
🎙️ Vulnerability as a Superpower in Tech with Ahana Banerjee What does it take to build a tech startup in a crowded market—while staying authentic, visible, and resilient?In this episode, Helga sits down with Ahana Banerjee, founder of Clear, a skincare-tracking app designed to cut through the noise of an oversaturated beauty industry. From growing up across the UK, India, and Singapore to teaching herself how to code, Ahana’s journey reflects the power of discipline, vulnerability, and intentional personal branding in entrepreneurship.Together, we explore what it means to be a young fem...
2026-01-19
1h 11
Taste & Tactics
Ahana Banerjee from Clear (YC W21): The Founder's Path to 3M+ Views
👉🏼 Description:Tune in as Ahana unpacks what it takes to reach 3M+ social views, why turning that into a creator course for founders didn’t go as planned, and what she learned along the way.👉🏼 About the Guest:Ahana Banerjee is the founder of Clear (YC W21), a free mobile app that lets users track and share their skincare routines and buy products. Banerjee suffered from cystic acne before launching the app, which uses selfie analysis data to offer cosmetic brands insights into their products' efficiency. Valued at $15 million, Clear has partnered with...
2025-10-15
47 min
Low to Grow
From Breakouts to Beauty Tech Breakthroughs: Building Clear (YC) with Ahana Banerjee
Feeling like you need to have it all figured out before starting something big?Think again.In this episode, Annie sits down with fellow Forbes U30, Times Young Powerlist and Y-Combinator alumna Ahana Banerjee, to unpack her path from her childhood physics student to founder of the award-winning beauty tech app Clear.Born from her personal experience with cystic acne, Clear isn’t just a skincare app, it’s a mission. Ahana shares what it really takes to build something meaningful while staying grounded, including the hard lessons from hiring mistakes, the invisible weig...
2025-08-14
45 min
the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid
Aparna Bhatnagar Saxena - CEO of TORAJAMELO & Founder of Ahana | Scaling Social Impact from Indonesia
In this episode of the Executives, I sit down with Aparna, a trailblazing social entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and plant-based investor reshaping how we think about impact, culture, and sustainability in business.What you'll learn: 🌍 Why "impact entrepreneurship" is the future of business🧵 How women-led artisans in Indonesia are powering a slow fashion revolution 💼 Aparna’s global leadership journey from DHL to leading TORAJAMELO 🤝 The value of trust, community, and collaboration in growing a purpose-led company 💚 What it takes to stay financially sustainable and values-driven🎥 Chapters00:00 Introduct...
2025-08-13
1h 06
Twisted Truths
Money is Immaterial | From Satsang to Shots | Ahana Raheja Unfiltered | TT 77
What do mandirs, luxury, and mental health have in common? For lifestyle influencer Ahana Raheja, they’re all part of one unapologetically “soft” life.In this episode of Twisted Truths, Ahana gets real about• Using workouts as therapy. 🏋🏼♂️• Why she calls Dubai the best “Indian” city. 🌆🌆• Her deep spiritual side—satsangs, seva, and the Maha Kumbh. 📿💫•The soft life aesthetic vs. the truth behind it. 🌸✨•Living wild, praying harder. 🥃•Co-owning a niche jewellery brand with her mom. 💍💎🎧 If you think influencers are all filters and no faith—watch this. A new episode is out now on Twisted Truths—streaming on YouTube and Spotify.CREDITSGuest: Ahana RahejaHost and Creative Director: Joyd...
2025-08-01
33 min
Twisted Truths
Money is Immaterial | From Satsang to Shots | Ahana Raheja Unfiltered | TT 77
What do mandirs, luxury, and mental health have in common? For lifestyle influencer Ahana Raheja, they’re all part of one unapologetically “soft” life.In this episode of Twisted Truths, Ahana gets real about• Using workouts as therapy. 🏋🏼♂️• Why she calls Dubai the best “Indian” city. 🌆🌆• Her deep spiritual side—satsangs, seva, and the Maha Kumbh. 📿💫•The soft life aesthetic vs. the truth behind it. 🌸✨•Living wild, praying harder. 🥃•Co-owning a niche jewellery brand with her mom. 💍💎🎧 If you think influencers are all filters and no faith—watch this. A new episode is out now on Twisted Truths—streaming on YouTube and Spotify.CREDITSGuest: Ahana RahejaHost and Creative Director: Joydeep...
2025-08-01
33 min
Global Study Talks
Studying media in the Netherlands: Ahana’s take on flexible career choices
Ahana Majumdar studied Media and Information at the University of Amsterdam. Originally from India, she moved to Zimbabwe for high school before heading to the Netherlands for university. In this episode, Ahana shares her journey across continents and reflects on how choosing a broad field of study can open up diverse career opportunities. Discover 550+ scholarships on our exclusive directory💸 Find your future study abroad program at educations.com 🌎
2025-06-16
25 min
The Innovation Conversation
Ahana Banerjee- Founder & CEO at Clear (YC W21) | Forbes 30u30 | The Sunday Times Young Power List
🎙️ Innotion Conversation: From Physics to Beauty Tech — Ahana Banerjee on Innovation, Fundraising, and RepresentationIn this episode of Innotion Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual speaks with Ahana Banerjee, founder and CEO of Clear, about her journey from studying physics at Imperial College London to launching a beauty tech startup.They explore:How Ahana’s personal skincare struggles inspired the creation of Clear.The entrepreneurial path from academia to tech founder.Her experiences in Y Combinator and the pivotal decision to focus on Clear.The challenges and complexities of fundraising as a female founder.Navigating gender bias in t...
2025-02-27
55 min
Plutopia News Network
Ahana Datta: CyberSecurity
Cybersecurity expert Ahana Datta discusses the complexities and evolving nature of cybersecurity, touching on topics like the “security-insecurity paradox,” the challenges of defending against nation-state actors and private hackers, and the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, including healthcare systems and Internet of Things devices. She explores the role of AI in both offensive and defensive cyber strategies, the importance of user education, and the persistent risks associated with unsecure systems like email and voting technologies. The conversation also addresses the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the trust deficit in technological and institutional systems, and the potential of emerging solutions like pass...
2024-12-24
1h 00
Plutopia News Network
Ahana Datta: CyberSecurity
Cybersecurity expert Ahana Datta discusses the complexities and evolving nature of cybersecurity, touching on topics like the “security-insecurity paradox,” the challenges of defending against nation-state actors and private hackers, and the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, including healthcare systems and Internet of Things devices. She explores the role of AI in both offensive and defensive cyber strategies, the importance of user education, and the persistent risks associated with unsecure systems like email and voting technologies. The conversation also addresses the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the trust deficit in technological and institutional systems, and the potential of emerging solutions like pass...
2024-12-24
1h 00
Thriving Minds with Alberto Zandi
The Skincare Enthusiast: How To Come Up With A $19M Idea In A Week - Ahana Banerjee
Building a business is not always about finding an external gap in the market. Ahana Banerjee looked inward to what mattered to her to come up with a business idea while at university.After experiencing severe acne through her teenage years, Ahana deleted her Instagram account and was determined to develop a platform for people to share their experiences with acne without being judged.She developed Clear, a first-of-its-kind app that allows you to track your skincare routine and connect with other users who might be experiencing similar issues. Within two years, it...
2024-09-12
58 min
The Startup Journey Podcast
#9 Navigating the Skincare Revolution with Forbes 30 Under 30 and Clear's CEO Ahana Banerjee
In this episode, Ahana Banerjee, CEO of Clear, recounts her journey from a physics student at Imperial College London to founding a social commerce app for skincare. Her hard work on the project led her to Y Combinator, and a Forbes 30 under 30 award, despite all the struggles she had as a female founder who was, as she put it “often dismissed due to her gender.” In this conversation, we delve into: The genesis and evolution of Clear Strategies for overcoming startup challenges Insights on securing venture capital and recognition Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with...
2024-07-31
1h 14
Ventures
Ahana Banerjee: Lessons from Raising Money in YC - Women are Under-represented in Startups | Ep01
Ahana Banerjee is the Founder of Clear a beauty tech startup that lets users track and share their skincare routines and buy products. Valued at $15 million, Clear has partnered with more than 2,000 brands, has 9,000 users on the app and about $1 million in VC funding. Clear also the 2022 L'Oréal Beauty Tech for Good winners, selected by Beiersdorf for the Beauty Tech Innovation Summit 2023, and were featured under "Best New Apps and Updates" on the iOS App Store in 2023. In Today’s Episode with Ahana Banerjee, We Discuss: 1.) Ahana Background 2.) Yc exp...
2024-03-27
41 min
The Lifeboat
Empower Your Startup with Ahana Gautam | Lifeboat | Vinayak Burman ~ VB
Join us for a captivating episode of 'The Lifeboat' featuring the dynamic Ahana Gautam, Founder and CEO of Open Secret. Dive into a world of entrepreneurial wisdom and innovative hacks essential for every aspiring entrepreneur. Ahana Gautam, renowned for her determination, resilience, and confidence, shares her inspiring journey and practical insights that make her a force in the business world. This episode is an absolute must-watch for anyone seeking motivation and guidance on their entrepreneurial path. In the 7th episode, Ahana addresses key business concepts like balancing tangible and intangible capital, adopting a founder’s mindset, and the transformational ro...
2024-01-13
2h 07
The Lifeboat
Empowering Women in Business: Ahana Gautam's Story | Vinayak Burman ~ VB
Prepare for an insightful entrepreneurial journey on the upcoming 7th episode of The Lifeboat! Join us for a special conversation with #entrepreneurshipgoals as we welcome Ahana Gautam, the visionary Founder and CEO of Open Secret. #womeninbusinesss #entrepreneurship #startupindia Ahana is on a mission to transform the Indian junk food industry with her innovative un-junk snacks while empowering women. #HealthySnackingTrends #WomenEntrepreneurs In this podcast episode, we delve into crucial topics such as the importance of gratitude in the business world, Ahana's unique entrepreneurial approach, and her insights on mentorship and investment. #MentorshipInBusiness #InvestmentInnovation She also provides valuable advice for job...
2024-01-13
01 min
the talktank
Ahana Banerjee - Y Combinator in 4 days
The Bits & Bytes Series - Ahana Banerjee Hosted by Ksenia Kutuzova Today we are speaking to the extraordinary Ahana Banerjee - the founder of the Clear skin social app, which assists you with your skincare routine. Clear was featured under Best Apps in App Store. 📈🌟 Join the skincare social scene! Check out Clear At just 21, Ahana embarked on her entrepreneurial journey while studying at Imperial College London. Ahana's remarkable achievements include being accepted into Y Combinator and being...
2023-11-24
47 min
1947 Rise
76: From Factories to Boardrooms: Empowering Women | Ahana Gautam, Open Secret | 1947 Rise
Ahana Gautam is the CEO & Co-Founder at Open Secret. India’s leading Food and Beverages company Through Open Secret she is looking to Unjunk India. 0:00 - Early Life & Shaping Ahana: Ahana's upbringing and influences. 03:17 - Mother's Values: Development of Ahana's mother's values. 05:44 - Learning in the US: Ahana's experiences and lessons abroad. 09:11 - Conviction to Return: What inspired Ahana to move back from the US. 12:39 - First Believer in Funding: Ahana's initial support in funding. 14:31 - Rise of Homegrown Brands: Why Indian consumers prefer local brands. 17:57 - Open Secret's Vision: The future plans for Open Secret. 19:43 - Key Turning Po...
2023-09-14
37 min
Karishma Konnect
Ep 56: Karishma Konnect with Ahana Kotibhaskar, Founder, Saathi
At 16 all we knew was I had to pass that exam the next day but here’s a brilliant teen driving purpose and impact through her unique initiative - Saathi. Studying in England, Ahana Kotibhaskar discovered the impact of period poverty on one of her trips to South Asia where she saw women often being constrained to their homes for a cycle that was very natural and humane, at the cost of affordability. She decided to launch reusable period underwear to support these women. Every Saathi underwear you buy is priced at AED 40. You buy one and Saathi donates one wi...
2023-07-23
18 min
Startups Inside Out
41. Raising Almost $1M And Completing Y-Combinator For Skincare App at 23 w/ Ahana Banerjee | Clear
👉🏽 Take Bae Startup Foundations free: https://www.thebaehq.com/courses/bae-startup-foundations👉🏽 Join Bae HQ: https://www.thebaehq.com/joinAmardeep Parmar from Bae HQ welcomes Ahana Banerjee, the Founder and CEO of Clear. Amardeep Parmar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amardeepsparmarBae HQ: https://www.thebaehq.comAhana Banerjee : https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahana-banerjee/Clear: https://getclearapp.com/
2023-03-08
34 min
RangManch
Ep.41 Ahana Kumra's Rangmanch Stories
You have known Ahana Kumra for her work in webseries, films, and TV shows, but her journey began in the theatre at Prithvi. Ahana Kumra's professional stint with theatre began with Akvarious Productions and she went on to do several plays with Naseeruddin Shah's theatre company - Motley - where she played leading roles in productions such as 'By George' and 'Arms and the Man'. Her strong passion for theatre continues and she is part of the acclaimed production 'Sir Sir Sarla' since 2012 which is still running to house full shows. On this episode of Ra...
2023-01-30
35 min
Startup Blueprint
Founder at 21, Forbes 30 Under 30 - Ahana Banerjee (E21)
What problems do female entrepreneurs face? How can I maximise my chances of success as a founder? How should I even go about fundraising if I don’t have a network? We discuss all this and more with Ahana Banerjee, founder of Clear skincare social app, who at just age 21 was accepted into Y Combinator while still at university. An inspirational story on the power of diligence, resilience and self-belief! Follow Ahana here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahana-banerjee/ Follow James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bannon/ Follow Suraj here: ht...
2023-01-10
1h 03
Atom CTO Podcasts
Accelerate Yourself - A Young Entrepreneur's Journey with Ahana Banerjee from Clear
In this week's podcast we are talking to Ahana Banerjee, the founder of Clear https://getclearapp.com/ Ahana has quite the founder's story, she decided to join an existing startup whilst at university and during that period realised that instead of working on someone else's idea, she wanted to work on her own and so set up her first startup at the age of 21 She applied to YCombinator with that startup and was told "We like you, but not your idea, come up with a new one" and within a week she had a new business and had already proved...
2022-11-20
47 min
The One Percent Project
Episode 47: Ahana Gautam-Un-Junking the Indian snack industry
About Ahana Gautam:Indians love their snacks. We have grown up having our samosas, chaats, namkeens and mithais. There are hundreds of local and national snack brands in India. The Indian snacking industry crossed an annual sales of $14 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow by $2.88 billion from 2022 to 2026. While snacks do magic for our tastebuds, they dont always work wonders for our health. Today on The One Percent Project, I am speaking to Ahana Gautam. She is the CEO & Co-Founder of Open Secret, a Harvard Business School and IIT Bombay alum. Open...
2022-08-28
29 min
Founder Story
Ahana Banerjee and the story of Clear
On this episode of Founder Story, we’re stoked to present you the brilliant go-getter Ahana Banerjee. Ahana is the co-founder and CEO of Clear – an app that aims to revolutionize the skincare industry by helping people buy and track their skincare.
2022-04-23
50 min
Raw Culture
#2 - Thriving Thursdays Third Culture Kids with Ahana Banerjee
2022 Sietar Austria theme "Between and Beyond the Borders"TCK (third culture kids) expert talk project conceptualized and moderated by Weirong Li with Raw Culture in collaboration with Sietar AustriaExpert: Ahana Banerjee is the co-founder and CEO of Clear. Having been accepted to Y Combinator during the final year of her Physics degree at Imperial College London, Ahana decided to turn down her graduate jobs in finance, leave her degree, and work to innovate in the skincare space with her startup, Clear. Clear is the integrated social commerce app for skincare - they’re bringing tr...
2022-04-08
49 min
Think with Lucie
Episode 28 - Female Founder Series with Ahana Banerjee (Founder of Clear)
Episode 28 features Ahana Banerjee, cofounder of Clear, the integrated social commerce app for skincare. She is only 22 years old but has achieved more than most people double her age. She graduated from Imperial in BSc Physics last year, started 2 companies, went through the Y Combinator accelerator and has recently raised $800k preseed round. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahana-banerjee/ https://getclearapp.com/ https://www.ycombinator.com/
2022-03-26
1h 25
The ChoubeySahab Podcast
Ep 4 - Raising $800k pre-seed💰 at 22y/o🤯 - Ahana Banerjee, Co-founder of Clear | The ChoubeySahab Podcast
In this episode, Ahana Banerjee, Co-founder of Clear shares: 0:00 - intro 1:32 - Ahana's story 11:40 - Clear V/s Quill - Picking One 17:09 - Getting the first set of users for Clear 19:20 - On being raised internationally 24:53 - YC Experience 29:45 - Enduring rejections 34:36 - Raising $800k as pre-seed at 22 36:57 - Working on birthdays 42:54 - Crazy stories while building Clear 45:25 - Ahana's typical day 48:35 - Rapid fire round 50:00 - Links and plugs 🔗Links shared in the episode: Clear website- https://www.getclearapp.com/ Clear on Twitter- https://twitter.com/getclearapp Clear on Instagram- https...
2022-02-06
51 min
The Climb Chronicles
Ahana Banerjee | Clear: From an undergrad in Physics to building an integrated social commerce app
Last week I had an amazing conversation with Ahana Banerjee, CEO and Co-Founder of Clear, an integrated social commerce app and rewards card for skincareWe spoke candidly about Clear's origins and Ahana's jump into entrepreneurship from a STEM background.Here's a list of all the topics we touched on:- Ahana's background in Physics and why she made the jump into entrepreneurship- Her experience being a part of Y Combinator's esteemed accelerator programme- Building a team and the importance of making the right hiring decisions
2022-01-31
53 min
masterclass with leap.club
how to build & scale d2c brands - ahana gautam
ahana is the ceo & co-founder of open secret. an iit and harvard graduate, she noticed the struggles families face in providing healthy and convenient snacking options for children. ahana has also worked at p&g in the early years of her career. in this masterclass, she will guide us through the process of building a d2c and how she scaled open secret to a healthy success.
2021-11-25
56 min
Building the Backend: Data Solutions that Power Leading Organizations
Architecting a Modern Data Lake with Dipti Borkar from Ahana
In this episode of Building The Backend we hear from Dipti Borkar cofounder @ Ahana a managed service for Presto on AWS, where we talk all about the data lake, how it should be structured and where the industry is going. Below are top 3 value bombs: Presto is an open source distributed SQL query engine originally created by Facebook, mainly used to run SQL queries on data lakes but can be connected to relational data stores as well. Ahana is a managed Presto service on AWS with 3x price/performance. When optimizing your data lake, it’s...
2021-11-09
39 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 21 - Interview with Morry Zelcovitch from The Morry Method Brainwave Technology Part 2
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana interviews Morry Zelcovitch from The Morry Method Brainwave Technology. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at https://www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2021-11-06
25 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 20 - Interview with Morry Zelcovitch from The Morry Method Brainwave Technology Part 1
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana interviews Morry Zelcovitch from The Morry Method Brainwave Technology. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at https://www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2021-11-06
20 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 19 - Interview with Sharon Carne from Sound Wellness Part 2
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana interviews Sharon Carne from Sound Wellness. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2021-10-20
23 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 18 - Interview with Sharon Carne from Sound Wellness Part 1
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana interviews Sharon Carne from Sound Wellness. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2021-10-20
17 min
The Indianaut Podcast
Open Secret CEO Ahana Gautam
Join our WhatsApp Community here: https://bit.ly/IndianautWA1 ~ Ahana Gautam is the co-founder and CEO of Open Secret, a Mumbai-based food and beverages startup that makes healthy snacks for families and children. She is a Harvard Business School and IIT Bombay Alum with close to a decade's experience in working with renowned FMCG organizations. In this episode, Ahana walks us through her incredible journey, from her personal childhood experiences with junk food, to IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School, to working with P&G, before launching Open Secret. Ahana talks about her vision of...
2021-09-16
26 min
Data Engineering Podcast
Presto Powered Cloud Data Lakes At Speed Made Easy With Ahana
Summary The Presto project has become the de facto option for building scalable open source analytics in SQL for the data lake. In recent months the community has focused their efforts on making it the fastest possible option for running your analytics in the cloud. In this episode Dipti Borkar discusses the work that she and her team are doing at Ahana to simplify the work of running your own PrestoDB environment in the cloud. She explains how they are optimizin the runtime to reduce latency and increase query throughput, the ways that they are contributing back...
2021-09-02
1h 00
Augment
Rapyd, Moderne Ventures, Presto Company Ahana raise funds | Advanced Technology Ventures hit by a ransomware attack | Marvell Technology Inc. acquires Innovium Inc | VMware announces new updates to its VDI and DaaS platform | Workiva acquires OneCloud
Rapyd, a Fintech-as-a-Service company, has closed a $300M Series E round led by Target Global. Rapyd intends to use the funds to undertake a number of strategic acquisitions to assist growth in important sectors. Rapyd is currently valued at $8.75B, according to reports.Advanced Technology Ventures (ATV), a VC firm based in Silicon Valley that was hit by a ransomware attack in July, has sent a letter to the Maine attorney’s office. The attackers had obtained personal information from the company’s private investors, or limited partners (LPs), in the assault.Marvell Technology Inc., an i...
2021-08-04
02 min
The Exploratory Journey
Ahana Banerjee - Y Combinator, Startup Careers & University
Ahana is the Founder/ CEO and Clear, a skincare platform. She’s a recent physics graduate from Imperial College London, and prior to delving into startups spent time interning in banking. Ahana speaks about her startup journey including being admitted into Y Combinator. She also speaks about the challenges she has faced in building a startup including balancing her entrepreneurial ventures and university.
2021-06-30
39 min
Dramarookies
21. Mouse
A suspenseful story that asks the key question, “What if we could identify psychopaths in advance?” A crazed serial killer’s ruthless murders have left the entire nation gripped with fear, and chaos reigns. Justice-seeking rookie police officer, Jung Ba Reum, comes face to face with the killer. While he survives his dangerous encounter with the psychopath, Jung Ba Reum finds his life completely changing before his eyes. Listen to Svetlana's review.
2021-05-28
05 min
Dramarookies
20. Vincenzo
Mama Mia, this was one ROLLERCOASTER RIDE! We honestly had a blast watching 'Vincenzo' and reviewing the same. Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki) is a lawyer, who works for the Mafia as a consigliere. Because of a war between mafia groups, he flees to South Korea. In South Korea, he gets involved with Lawyer Hong Cha-Young (Jeon Yeo-been). She is the type of attorney who will do anything to win a case. Also starring Ok Taecyeon and Kwak Dong‑yeon in lead roles. Listen to our review of this drama.
2021-05-27
43 min
Dramarookies
19. KULTURE STUDY- 57th Baeksang Arts Awards
Dramarookies reviews the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards. Some controversial wins, some heart-warming wins, and some left us agape! Listen to our review as we break down the best and worst dramas and debate on the nominations and the winners.
2021-05-24
1h 16
Dramarookies
18. Into the Ring - Ahana
Ahana reviews 'Into the Ring' starring Nana, Park Sung-hoon, Yoo Da-in, Han Joon-woo and Ahn Nae-sang. Koo Se-Ra comes from a poor background, but she still manages to have a bright personality. She supports herself by taking part-time work. Koo Se-Ra is famous in her local ward office for constantly filming civil complaints. Seo Kong-Myung works as a fifth-grade public officer. He sticks to his principles no matter what and he does his job well. Other people do not like him due to his unfriendly personality. He gets involved with Koo Se-Ra. Listen to Ahana's review!
2021-05-22
05 min
Dramarookies
17. Navillera - Evita
UWU overload. Feels MAX. Shim Deok Chool has had a life long dreaming of performing ballet. He is 70-years-old and retired from his job as a post office employee. Lee Chae Rok is a 23-year-old man. While growing up, he played different sports like baseball, swimming, and soccer, but he wasn't talented in any of those activities. He then became interested in ballet. This deeply moving story of hope casts a small light in a world that is oh so dark and grim. Starring Song Kang and Park In Hwa in lead roles, listen to Evita's review of 'Navillera'.
2021-05-15
04 min
The INDUStry Show
The INDUStry Show w Ahana Gautam
Ahana Gautam is the CEO and co-founder at Open Secret - one of the fastest growing food and beverage (F&B) brands in India. Previously she held leadership positions at Procter & Gamble and General Mills, and launched natural and organic products. Ahana holds a BTech from IIT Bombay, and MBA from Harvard Business School. #theindustryshow #Olll #Onelinelifelessons #foodandbeverage #foodandbeverageindustry #foodandbev #womenfounders #womenceos #womenchangemakers #innovation #healthyeating #healthandnutrition #healthyfood #IITBombay #harvardbusinessschool #procterandgamble #femaleentrepreneur #femalefounders #femaleceos
2021-05-01
23 min
Dramarookies
16. Solomon's Perjury
Solomon’s Perjury is about a high school that is turned upside-down after a student dies. The death is quickly ruled a suicide as the school and police look to move on. But the students believe something more is going on and take it upon themselves to uncover the truth. Starring Kim Hyun-Soo, Jang Dong-Yoon and Seo Ji-Hoon in lead roles. This 2016 drama holds relevance now, more than ever. Listen to our review of the same.
2021-04-30
25 min
Dramarookies
15. Sisyphus: The Myth - Ahana
Sisyphus: The Myth tells the story of a genius engineer named Han Tae-sul, who tries to uncover the truth behind his older brother Han Tae San's death, and a mysterious woman called Kang Seo-hae, who travels back in time to help him save the world from imminent danger. Starring Park Shin Hye and Cho Seung-woo in lead roles. Listen to Ahana's review of the same!
2021-04-24
05 min
Dramarookies
14. Love Alarm - Svetlana
Between climbing the social ladder, navigating first loves, and actual schoolwork, high school students have enough to contend with. "Black Mirror" meets "Mean Girls" in this Netflix Original drama, Love Alarm starring Kim So-Hyun, Song Kang and Jun Ga-Ram in lead roles. Listen to Svetlana's review of the same.
2021-04-17
04 min
Dramarookies
13. KULTURE STUDY- Culture of School Violence and Bullying in Korea
Bullying is present in most (if not all) Korean schools to some extent. In this Kulture Study episode, we examine the various tropes of school violence, bullying, and education classism that affect Korean society. Is the school violence shown in K-Dramas a reflection of society or is society imitating art. We also look into the socio-economic reasons for bullying and why Asian societies produce smart kids but deeply flawed and emotionally damaged adults.
2021-04-15
38 min
Dramarookies
12. Awaken - Evita
Awaken stars Namgoong Min, Kim Seol-hyun, Lee Chung-ah and Kim Chang-wan. The series, directed by Kim Jung-hyun and written by Shin Yoo-dam, revolves around two police officers as they dig up the secrets of mysterious events that occurred in a village 28 years ago. Listen to Evita's review of this gripping thriller drama.
2021-04-11
04 min
Dramarookies
11. SKY Castle
Listen to Dramarookies review of JTBC's SKY Castle, the television drama set in the fictional Sky Castle neighborhood, tells the story of four wealthy Seoul families who use their children’s educational achievements for one-upmanship. When programming their children for success, nothing less than the best is acceptable, at least partly because it reflects poorly on them.
2021-04-01
29 min
Dramarookies
10. KULTURE STUDY- A deeper look into Sageuks or Historical Fiction
Sageuk, or Korean historical drama, is the meat and potatoes of K-Drama. The rich history of the Korean peninsula provides delicious fodder for fantastical, dramatic, and re-imagined re-telling's of history. In this episode of Dramarookies we explore some of the best of the sageuk genre and it's impact on storytelling.
2021-03-25
31 min
Dramarookies
9. Hyena - Evita
To survive in a highly competitive environment, two rival attorneys with only high-class clientele tear apart anything that stands in the way of their ambition. Electrifying chemistry and refreshing plot, listen to Evita's review of Hyena!Starring: Kim Hye-soo and Ju Ji-hoon
2021-03-20
05 min
Dramarookies
8. The Penthouse: War in Life
One of the highest rated Korean drama recently, Penthouse is a sensational, fast-paced drama full of evil characters that you love to hate, and definitely a must-watch in our opinion if you enjoyed similar dramas like Sky Castle, The World of The Married, Return and The Last Empress! Starring: Kim So Yeon, Eugene, Um Ki Joon and Lee Ji Ah in lead roles.
2021-03-19
32 min
Dramarookies
7. Search: WWW - Svetlana
Listen to Svetlana's review of Search:WWW a story of 21st century women, who choose their careers over regressive societal norms. Cause love can also be found in the work that you do. Celebrate powerful women!Starring: Im Soo-jung, Lee Da-hee, Hye-jin Jeon, Jang Ki-yong and Lee Jae-wook in leading roles.
2021-03-13
03 min
Dramarookies
6. Lovestruck in the city - Ahana
A passionate architect loses his heart to a free-spirited woman and sets out to reunite with her on the streets of Seoul. Starring Ji Chang Wook and Kim Ji Won in lead roles.Listen to Ahana's review of the same.
2021-03-06
04 min
Dramarookies
5. Mr. Queen
The body-swap/political comedy pushed boundaries with its examination of gender and social standards in South Korea. Starring Shin Hye-sun and Kim Jung-hyun in lead roles.
2021-03-04
28 min
Dramarookies
4. Run On - Evita
Veering off from his preset path, a track star follows his heart after a film translator steps into his life. Starring Shin Se Kyung and Im Siwan, listen to Evita's review of 'Run On', a rom-com melodrama that is both feel good and perceptive. And lest we forget the healthy relationships, comedic banter and LGBTQIA+ representation.
2021-02-27
04 min
Dramarookies
3. KULTURE STUDY- Toxic Beauty Standards of Korean Dramas
Porcelain, pale skin. Double lid eyelids with larger eyes. V-shaped jaw. Slim figure. This is Korean beauty standards. But where did it come from? Listen to our Kulture Study Episode on the 'Toxic Beauty Standards of Korean Dramas' as we deep dive and understand the genesis and after effects of this on a globalised world. Especially with Korean culture being such a hot property.
2021-02-25
32 min
Dramarookies
2. Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol - Svetlana
We are kick starting a new segment on our podcast called Mini Reviews, wherein the three of us pick a drama that we have watched on our own time and review it in a bite sized fashion. You'll are going to see how random and diverse our tastes are. Starting with Do Do La La Sol Sol a story about a rich naïve girl and a diligent worker trying to make ends meet cross paths and their fates fall in tune reviewed by Svetlana Rodrigues.
2021-02-20
04 min
Dramarookies
1. The Uncanny Counter
The Uncanny Counter! Based on the webtoon Amazing Rumor by Jang Yi and directed by Yoo Sung-Dung. Listen to our review of a group of people called "Counters" who hunt down evil spirits while working as employees at noodle restaurants . Starring: Jo Byung-gyu, Yoo Jun-sang, Kim Sejeong and Yeom Hye-ran in lead roles.
2021-02-18
27 min
Dramarookies
Trailer: Season 2
We are back with a new season!
2021-02-18
00 min
So Damn Productive
Here's how to find your passion - Ahana Gautham (Founder and CEO of Open Secret)
“When you find something you're passionate about, you truly will not want to take a vacation” I spoke with Ahana who is the founder of Open Secret and we discussed how to find, work toward and execute on your passion. If you’re still in search of your passion, this episode is for you! Be a part of our email list! We exclusively share the tips, routines and strategies from the podcasts in an easy to digest cheat sheet here: https://mailchi.mp/9bd4b2ab517b/thene... Make sure to subscri...
2021-01-03
52 min
Dramarookies
12. Start Up
Start-Up tells the story of young entrepreneurs navigating their way through big dreams, big love and big success. Despite its impressive run and break out star Kim Seon Ho. This Bae Suzy and Nam Joo Hyuk drama does have its drawbacks. Listen to our review to find out more
2020-12-24
38 min
Dramarookies
11. The Flower of Evil
Episode 11 of Dramarookies reviews The Flower of Evil, meticulously planned aligning to its polished characters, Flower of Evil blossoms easily to viewers who prefer suspense filled stories. Lee Joon Gi makes a comeback to screen after 2 years opposite Moon Chae Won (Criminal Minds). Listen to our review to find out more!
2020-12-18
31 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 15 - Daniel interviews Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Daniel interviews Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2020-12-17
24 min
Dramarookies
10. Hi Bye, Mama!
Episode 10 of Dramarookies reviews 'Hi Bye Mama' starring Kim Tae-hee as a mother who comes back to life five years after her death and must win back her place in the land of the living. At first entertaining, the episodes soon begin to drag as the coincidences mount up, the action slows and the tears flow. Cathartic or catatonic? Listen to our review to find out more!
2020-12-11
34 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 14 - Interview with Group Coaching Launch Strategist & Business Mentor Ruth E. Wilson
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana interviews fellow business mentor Ruth E. Wilson. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2020-12-09
22 min
Dramarookies
09. The King: Eternal Monarch
Shows involving time travel are always tricky to pull off correctly. From plot holes and convoluted lore to stories rife for contrivances and confusion, The King: Eternal Monarch begins with a fair amount of confusion before righting itself and becoming something wholly engrossing and highly enjoyable. Between parallel worlds and a love story anchoring everything together, this hugely popular Korean drama is helped by a returning K-Drama Royalty Lee Min-Ho who fronts this sci-fi series and helps add a lot of charisma.
2020-12-03
34 min
Gaana Live Entertainment
Ahana Deol : अहाना देओल फिर से माँ बनी है, जुड़वा बच्चों का स्वागत किया
Ahana Deol फिर से माँ बनी है! धर्मेंद्र और हेमा मालिनी से जन्मी अहाना ने अब अपने जीवन में जुड़वा बच्चों का स्वागत किया है। उसने इंस्टाग्राम पर बताया और रोमांचक समाचार साझा किया, साथ ही यह भी पोस्ट किया कि नाना नानी ने कैसे प्रतिक्रिया दी। हाल ही में एक बेबी बॉय दारियन वोहरा को अहाना ने जन्म दिया और अब अपने घर में दो लड़कियों का स्वागत किया। उसने उनका नाम भी बताया - अस्त्रिया वोहरा और आदिया वोहरा। गुलाबी बैकग्राउंड के साथ समाचार पोस्ट करते हुए, उन्होंने लिखा, "हम अपनी जुड़वाँ लड़कियों, अस्त्रिया वोहरा और आदिया वोहरा के आगमन की घोषणा करने के लिए धन्य हैं। 26 नवंबर 2020 को जन्मे। गर्वित माता-पिता अहाना और वैभव वोहरा। उत्साहित भाई दारियन वोहरा। दादा-दादी पुष्पा और विपिन वोहरा, नाना नानी हेमा मालिनी और धर्मेंद्र देओल। " सह-संयोग से अहाना की बड़ी बहन ईशा देओल को भी दो बेटियों का आशीर्वाद मिला था। एशा और भरत तख्तानी ने उनका नाम राध्या तख्तानी और मिराया तख्तानी रखा था। दूसरी ओर, अहाना ने 2014 में वैभव वोहरा से शादी की और 2015 में डारियन का स्वागत किया। मिराया का जन्म परिवार में आखिरी बार हुआ था, जब तक कि जुड़वां बच्चे नहीं आ गए। उसकी कल्पना जून 2019 को की गई थी। हेमा मालिनी के चित्र उसके पोते और मिराया को देने वाले डॉक्टर के साथ वायरल हुए थे। काम की बात करें तो, जबकि ईशा देओल अपने माता-पिता की तरह ही एक अभिनेता थीं, अहाना ने सुर्खियों से दूर रहना पसंद किया। हालांकि वह 2009 में रिलीज़ हुई फ़िल्म 'गुजारिश' में संजय लीला भंसाली की मदद कर रहे थे, जिसमें ऋतिक रोशन और ऐश्वर्या राय बच्चन मुख्य भूमिकाओं में थे।
2020-11-28
01 min
Dramarookies
08. World Of Married
The World of the Married took K-Dramaland by storm becoming one of the most talked about dramas of 2020, overtaking JTBC’s Sky Castle on digital mentions and cable viewership ratings. Based on the British series Doctor Foster- A Woman Scorned by Mike Bartlett, the drama sometimes confounding; other times it was saddening and there were times when it was extremely frustrating. Nonetheless, it was a highly satisfactory watch and worth all the attention. Starring Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon and Han Seo Hee in lead roles. If you’re looking for a modern Makjang this is it.
2020-11-26
26 min
Dramarookies
07. Hospital Playlist
Hi Rookies! We are reviewing Hospital Playlist! Created by Lee Woo-Jeong and directed by Shin Won-Ho, this iconic duo that brings a story of five doctors who have since undergrad school remained close and share a love for music while working at the same hospital. Starring Jo Jung-Suk, Yoo Yeon-Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Jeon Mido and Kim Daemyung. Reply and Prison Playbook fans unite because we think this drama is a must watch!
2020-11-22
55 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 13 - How to use organic and paid marketing to generate leads for your business with Vincent Tandiono
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana talks with Vincent Tandiono about how to use organic and paid marketing to generate leads for your business. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages. If you wish to chat with us, contact us here - http://bit.ly/chatwithahana
2020-11-16
16 min
Dramarookies
06. Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities look good on a high school record, but not the kind featured in this darkly themed Korean drama. Was it worth the hype? Listen to our episode 6 review to find out!
2020-11-12
25 min
Dramarookies
05. Record Of Youth
Hello! In our fifth episode of Dramarookies we review the Park Bogum and Park Sodam starrer, Record of Youth. the drama chronicles the story of three people trying to make it in Korea's cutthroat entertainment industry. Is this drama a Record of Youth or Record of Fluke? Listen to our review to find out more.
2020-11-05
25 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 12 - Interview with Chella Diaz
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana talks with Chella Diaz. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-11-01
29 min
Dramarookies
04. KULTURE STUDY- The Rise Of The Badass K-drama Female Leads
Hello listeners! We are introducing a new segment called 'KULTURE STUDY' wherein we discuss the socio-economic impact of Hallyu culture on the world and understand more about the Korean culture as a whole. New episodes of this special segment will release on the last Saturday of the month. In our first episode, we examine the portrayals of women by identifying the tropes and common qualities of female leads in Korean dramas, the effects of these constructed female images on Korean society, gender roles, their roots in history, the interaction of the media portrayal of "badass" women and their societal...
2020-10-31
42 min
International peace day
Holiday Homework.
Holiday Homework Hindi poem Khilounewala
2020-10-28
02 min
Dramarookies
03. It's Okay To Not Be Okay
In our third episode of Dramarookies, we are reviewing the most loved drama of 2020 internationally and in Korea, 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'. Starring Seo Yeji, Kim Soo-Hyun and Oh Jung Se in leading roles, this tVN drama was a "healing romance" with topics of mental health representation, neurodiversity and societal prejudices being touched upon. With stunning visual treatments, this Time Burton -esque drama stole our heart but wasn't entirely faultless. IOTNBO is a story of three adults intertwining pasts having them face their childhood traumas and the set on a road to recovery. We discuss the use...
2020-10-22
25 min
Dramarookies
02. Crash Landing On You
In our second episode of DramaRookies, we are reviewing India's current favorite and Korea 3rd highest rated drama 'Crash Landing On You'. Starring Hallyu stars Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin as star crossed lovers, CLOY is about a South Korean chaebol heiress who, while paragliding in Seoul, South Korea, is swept up in a sudden storm and crash-lands in the North Korean portion of the DMZ. We discuss the use of classic K-Drama tropes, the bittersweet endings and the perhaps soft romanticisation of North Korea.
2020-10-16
38 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 11 - How to lead your business in online media with Anurag Batra
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana talks with Anurag Batra on how to lead your business in online media. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-10-11
32 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 10 - Relationship and success with Sandy Hounsell
In this episode of Rise and Be Rich Ahana talks about relationship and success with Sandy Hounsell. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-10-11
22 min
Dramarookies
01. Itaewon Class
In our first episode of Dramarookies, we are reviewing 2020 smash hit 'Itaewon Class' starring Park Seojun, Kwon Nara and Kim Dami in lead roles, we discuss this bloodless revenge story, the chaebol versus commer archetype and the dreaded episode 7 curse.
2020-10-08
17 min
Dramarookies
Welcome to Dramarookies!
Three friends get together to review and breakdown K-Dramas and K-Culture.
2020-09-29
00 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 9 - key 5 steps to build massive profits online with Ahana Lara
Ahana discuss the key 5 steps to build massive profits online. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-09-24
16 min
Inspired Women Gathering Show with Dixie Bennett
S1E1: Ahana Lara - Path to True Abundance
This is timely in a world that is now upside down, businesses temporarily closed requiring everyone to shift into a new direction and become even more creative with their business. In this time we need a dose of inspiration and inspired action, this episode will cover some important information and tips for taking your business online. Our first guest Ahana Lara is a content marketing specialist and business transformation coach with over 20 years of marketing and communications experience, and a decade of helping solo and small business owners create high growth business online. As a...
2020-09-16
57 min
SEASON 3 - REWIRE LIFE IN 1 1/2 MINUTES WITH HIRA MEHTA
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 1 - SUICIDE PREVENTION & EMOTIONAL HELP LINE WITH AHANA SHARMA, SAMARITANS MUMBAI
A talk with Ahana Sharma, Volunteer and Social Media Manager. Understanding suicide to remove the stigma attached to it. Samaritans Mumbai is a helpline working in the field of mental health providing emotional support for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal . Contact: 5 pm to 8 pm on +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +91 84229 84530 or email us at talk2samaritans@gmail.com
2020-09-14
26 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 8 - Awakening & Empowerment Through COVID with Dr. Taposhri Ganguly
There are big changes happening in our global economy and even though it seems challenging, there are hidden opportunities in it. In this interview, we discuss these changes and opportunities with Dr Taposhri Ganguly, who holds a PhD in statistics and works as a statistician at a management consultancy in London. She is also a dedicated student of Theosophy. Take a look at how she looks at these changes. For more interviews and free training on growing your startup or solo business, join us at https://bit.ly/receiveyourgift Contact Taposhri Ganguly Email...
2020-09-06
23 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 7 - Learn how to make money from Online Learning Market with Raja Dasgupta
In This episode of Rise and Be Rich we talk with Chief Innovation Officer of GenZ360, Mr. Raja Dasgupta about how to make money from Online Learning Market. We will also talk about the event he's hosting with 30 expert speakers. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-09-06
27 min
Rise And Be Rich Show
Episode 6 - How to build your online presence with Bollywood actor Akhlaque Khan
In this episode of Rise and be Rich, we will be talking about how to build your online presence with Bollywood actor, writer and Online content creator Akhlaque Khan. Make sure you are signed up for our Inner Circle list at www.ahanalara.com/highpayingpackages
2020-09-06
21 min
Song Stories
Ahana Rosha on “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley (1961)
With caressing care and striking depth of description, Ahana Rosha creates her podcast in order to describe the sonic, lyrical, social, and personal value that she believes makes Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love” so enduring.
2020-09-01
13 min