How Priya Built Punar with Purpose and Took It to the Oscars | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

In this episode of Be Anomalous, Priya Ravindra shares how a simple question turned into a mission-driven company. Priya didn’t start in sustainability. She was an engineer, working in tech, navigating spaces where she was often the only woman in the room. But during the pandemic, something didn’t sit right. As consumption increased, she found herself asking: Where does all this go? That question led her down a path into textile waste, ethical production, and eventually into building Punar — a sustainable brand focused on recycled materials and conscious consumption. But this conversation goes far beyond businessWe talk about: • Building a company without a traditional background • Why curiosity is one of the most underrated founder traits • Learning an entirely new industry from scratch • The reality of entrepreneurship — failures, delays, and self-doubt • Why speaking about your work is essential (especially for women) • How self-belief is built when things aren’t working. This is a conversation about trusting yourself before you have proof. Subscribe to the Be Anomalous https://www.beanomalous.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanomalouspodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-anomalous/New conversations with founders, creators, and unconventional thinkers.—Subscribe to the YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@iamsaimenonNew episodes every Monday and Thursday. —Follow Sai:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsaimenon/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsaimenon/Thoughtful insights on entrepreneurship, identity, and building a life outside the lines.—About Be Anomalous: Be Anomalous is a podcast for trailblazers, creators, and founders who chose the unconventional path. Hosted by Sai Menon, the show explores the real stories behind people building meaningful work outside the lines. Be bold. Be real. Be Anomalous.