Episode 4 | Shrankla Holchek: UMA Oils Founder on Ayurvedic Skincare, McKinsey & the Power of Authenticity | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast episode artwork

EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 57 MIN

Episode 4 | Shrankla Holchek: UMA Oils Founder on Ayurvedic Skincare, McKinsey & the Power of Authenticity | The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast

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What if the secret to radiant skin  and a more balanced life is 5,000 years old? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Shrankla Holchek, founder of UMA Oils and president of the world's largest producer of organic essential oils. A former senior executive at McKinsey & Company turned entrepreneur, Shrankla brings ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into modern luxury skincare, with products stocked at Saks, the Four Seasons, Goop, and Net-A-Porter.Together they explore what Ayurveda actually is and how to discover your dosha type, the real difference between face oils and creams, why rose oil costs thousands of dollars per pound, and how Shrankla's family has served the royal family of India for 800 years. They also get honest about ambitious careers, the reality of work-life balance, navigating sexual harassment in corporate environments, and the one mindset shift that helped Shrankla step fully into her power.Shrankla is also a proud board member and mentor at the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.Today's Micro Action: Think of one obstacle you've faced in your life. Focus on how you overcame it — and how you can apply that same strength to your life today.Learn more about UMA Oils at umaoils.com and follow @umaoils on social media.Support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program at womenoftomorrow.org.Follow Jennifer at @JenniferValoppi on social media.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

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What if the secret to radiant skin and a more balanced life is 5,000 years old? In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Shrankla Holchek, founder of UMA Oils and president of the world's largest producer of organic essential oils. A former senior executive at McKinsey & Company turned entrepreneur, Shrankla brings ancient Ayurvedic wisdom into modern luxury skincare, with products stocked at Saks, the Four Seasons, Goop, and Net-A-Porter. Together they explore what Ayurveda actuall...

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