She knew coffee like the back of her hand. She just didn’t know she’d fall in love with it again — in a different way. Vaijayanthi Deepak’s journey is proof that sometimes, your path comes full circle. From corporate coffee offices to running her family estate in the hills, she redefined what success looks like — not by climbing ladders, but by planting roots. Today, her love for coffee goes beyond strategy decks and boardrooms. It’s in the soil she nurtures, the beans she handpicks, and the stories she brews with every harvest. She’s turned legacy into craft, and routine into ritual. In this conversation, she opens up about returning to the source, building a more intentional life around coffee and how the quiet rhythm of the estate reshaped her perspective on work, purpose, and presence. There’s a quiet power in doing your own thing, on your own time. And Vaijayanthi? She’s doing just that.

Real talk—Mandara Battalahalli said it best: Every space should be safe by default. Period. In our first episode of Her Hustle, we sit down with Mandara, an actress who started in theatre before making a name for herself in the Kannada film industry. From live performances to owning the big screen in Achar & co, she’s done it all—but the real story? The hustle, the doubts, and the no-BS convos about what it actually means to be a woman in the spotlight. It’s chill, it’s real, and it’s exactly the kind of unfiltered chat we love. Tap the link, hit play, and hang with us. Oh, and if you're more of a Spotify person? We got you, listen to the full audio podcast there!