This Is Your Sign to Start That Thing...

This is your sign to start the idea you’ve been letting live in your notes app or imagination for far too long.  Whether it’s a business, podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, creative project or something else, this episode is to trust your ideas and stop overthinking.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of creating and launching the very first edition of Bossy & Brown in just one month, and sharing the mindset shifts that helped me stop overthinking and start building.When I was born 23 years ago in Mumbai, my mum was told she was “crazy” for celebrating the birth of a baby girl. Hearing that story, I knew from a young age that I wanted to create work that made celebrating women feel obvious and normal.Three years ago, I started Reclaiming Bossy from my bedroom as a university student with no network, no capital and no expertise. Just a microphone and a belief that more women deserved to have their stories heard. Since then, the podcast has grown into a community spanning 65+ countries, with seasons recorded in Amsterdam, Madrid and beyond. Bossy & Brown was born from that same mission. For South Asian Heritage Month, I put out a call for South Asian founders, creators, artists and writers. Within 48 hours, more than 300 comments and messages poured in from people across the UK, India and the global diaspora. There were simply too many incredible women to fit onto the podcast so I created the magazine as the next step.The first edition is centred around one idea: you can’t love the flower and hate the root.Inside, you’ll find conversations on entrepreneurship, AI, Ayurveda, astrology, identity, fashion, food, skincare and relationships, alongside personal essays on rebuilding your life, overcoming trauma, breaking cycles and becoming the boldest version of yourself.I hope this episode gives you the confidence to stop waiting for permission and finally launch the idea that’s been waiting for you.Timestamps00:00 Intro: Announcing the launch of the Bossy & Brown magazine00:48 Representation: Creating the media and stories I wanted to see growing up02:37 Giving momentum: Why actioning your ideas is the ultimate form of self-love03:23 The ideas garden: How to organise, collect and nurture your creative inspiration05:11 Making space: Creating the table when you don’t feel represented06:05 Authentic visibility: Why the right people can’t find you if you’re being someone else07:45 Community service: Showcasing the wisdom of South Asian experts and creators09:39 Micro grants: Giving back to South Asian founders, creators and builders10:58 Confidence through action: Why building evidence matters more than applause11:13 Three-year anniversary: How starting a podcast in my bedroom changed my life12:24 Rich aunt lore: Building a life full of stories, experiences and communityBossy and Brown magazine ⁠https://www.bossyandbrown.com⁠BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life. : ⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthes...⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan. :⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentorin...⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding...⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discover...⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]