In this exclusive conversation, Culinary Culture CEO Raaj Sanghvi discusses stepping out of the editorial shadow of his famous parents to build India’s missing institutional hospitality infrastructure. From luxury learnings at LVMH to hosting over 200 Michelin stars, Sanghvi reveals how he is helping the global culinary establishment genuinely recalibrate its relationship with the extraordinary diversity of Indian food.
In this exclusive interview, pastry chef Shahrzad Shokouhivand discusses preserving the historic Art Deco spirit of Tehran’s Enghelab Street while navigating Iran’s volatile economic landscape. From her first-ever Middle Eastern Mérite Agricole knighthood to protecting her 70-person team through closures and wartime inflation, she shares the grit behind fusing foundational French technique with authentic Iranian memory.
Khushi Shah, Creative Director of Shanti Banaras, reflects on reimagining Banarasi craft for a new generation. In this conversation, she speaks about heritage, storytelling, social inclusion, and the responsibility of sustaining handloom traditions while making them feel emotionally relevant, contemporary, and culturally alive. Her vision blends legacy with luxury, proving that tradition can evolve without losing its soul.
Laura Bounin is the founder of Aura Members, a globally curated private community created for founders, investors, and visionaries seeking meaningful connection. Drawing from her international upbringing and background in PR and marketing, she has built a space where luxury meets purpose, and where extraordinary people come together for transformative experiences, deep belonging, and lasting collaboration.
From textile factories in Iran and Afghanistan to walking continents as a peace ambassador, Reza Abedini transformed entrepreneurship into a mission for human dignity. Founder of Yekihastim, he believes walking teaches belonging, children spark lasting change, and true impact requires patient, local partnership. His next chapter: amplifying ordinary voices on the global stage for unity beyond borders.
Founded by NK Chaudhary in 1978, Jaipur Rugs has grown from two looms in Churu into a global social enterprise rooted in dignity, craft and innovation. In this intimate conversation, NK joins Yogesh and Kavita to reflect on scale, creativity, women artisans, and the enduring values that continue to shape the brand’s remarkable journey.