Beyond the Bio with Aparrna Gupta — Episode 1

In this episode of Beyond the Bio, I sit down with Samana Tejani, Director of Operations at Gits Food Products Pvt. Ltd., for a conversation that goes far beyond the boardroom. Samana comes from a third-generation family business, and what unfolds is a conversation about legacy, ethics, motherhood, and the quiet resilience it takes to build a life you’re proud of. It’s a conversation that feels honest, grounding, and surprisingly personal. Inside this episode, we cover: • Building a third-generation legacy the right way • Why ethics in business isn’t an oxymoron • The vegetable programme that changed a workforce’s health • Self-respect, boundaries, and unlearning conflict avoidance • The art of giving, receiving, and asking for help • Aparrna’s journey from journalism to founding Lavenderoom • Motherhood, daughters, and redefining beauty for the next generation • Rituals for energy, journaling, and recharging • Managing time versus balancing it • A late diagnosis that changed everything — the dysgraphia story This episode is for you if: ✨ You’re building something of your own and need reminding why it matters ✨ You’re a woman navigating leadership, ethics, and legacy ✨ You’re curious about the person behind the achievements ✨ You want a conversation that leaves you a little more inspired to keep going Save this episode. Share it with someone building their own legacy. And most importantly — remember, there’s beauty far beyond the bio.