#41 Ayurveda, Authenticity & Aging Naturally with Kirti Tewani

In this grounding episode, Kara is joined by Ayurvedic content creator and wellness educator Kirti Tewani for a nourishing conversation on presence, simplicity, and sacred self-care. With a background as a makeup artist and founder, Kirti shares her journey from fashion and freelance artistry to becoming a viral wellness creator through authentic, minimalist rituals rooted in Ayurveda.Together, they explore the power of tuning into your body’s wisdom, building a personal brand from a place of truth, and reconnecting with daily practices like tongue scraping, oil pulling, and breathwork to support spiritual and emotional well-being. The episode also touches on the pressure of beauty standards, holistic alternatives to Botox, and why aging can be embraced—not feared.This conversation is a reminder that true wellness doesn’t have to be complicated—just deeply intentional.HIGHLIGHTS:(01:45) Kirti’s background in fashion and beauty, and her pivot into Ayurvedic content creation(06:10) Going viral on TikTok—and why authenticity matters more than algorithms(09:38) How to build a personal brand without losing yourself(14:15) Ayurvedic lifestyle 101: the doshas, intuitive living, and daily rhythm(22:22) Five essential rituals everyone should try (from tongue scraping to oil pulling)(28:30) Natural beauty: holistic alternatives to Botox, face massage, and DIY skin oils(36:40) The energetic roots of aging, gray hair, and the practice of nasya(41:12) Letting go of materialism and cultivating intentional consumption(46:02) Pranayama, presence, and how breath can shift your emotional stateSHOW NOTES:DIY face oil: Jojoba oil + Castor oil + Frankincense ⁠RANAVAT Leave-In Conditioner ⁠⁠Necessaire rosemary shampoo and conditioner⁠⁠What Now by Trevor Noah⁠⁠Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal⁠MORE ON KIRTI TEWANI:• Follow Kirti on Instagram @kirtitewani• Explore her Ayurvedic insights and daily rituals on TikTok• Inquiries: [email protected] CONNECT & CO-CREATE WITH KARA:• Follow along on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠TikTok⁠• Check out Kara’s new conscious retail concept: 2nd House• ⁠Book Kara⁠ for Transformational Talks, Workshops & Hosting• ⁠1:1 Conscious Brand Strategy Sessions⁠–If you loved this episode, please rate and review the podcast. Screenshot your review and send it to [email protected] for a free clarity exercise from Kara’s signature toolkit.