Why Deepa Mani Walked Away From Corporate to Build Her Own Brands | Be Anomalous by Sai Menon

from Be Anomalous · host Sai Menon

What does it take to walk away from corporate and build something aligned with who you truly are?In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Deepa Mani — former IT consultant turned founder — to talk about leaving stability, building a cultural dance institution, and launching a beauty brand that centers people of color instead of treating them as an afterthought.We talk:• Founder loneliness & imposter syndrome• Bootstrapping from scratch• Protecting your energy• Marketing yourself with confidence• Building in seasonsIf you’re navigating a pivot or building something unconventional — this one will resonate.Follow for weekly conversations with founders and creatives building outside the lines.Be bold. Be real. Be anomalous.

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