Be Anomalous is a podcast that amplifies bold, unfiltered stories from trailblazers, creatives, and changemakers who break the mold. Through raw, honest conversations, we explore what it means to defy norms, embrace individuality, and forge your own path. From cultural identity to reinvention, each episode delivers inspiration, real insight, and practical advice for those daring to succeed on their own terms—unapologetically.
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What does it really take to build a successful brand—and a fulfilling life? In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Rebecca Bartlett, founder and Creative Director of Bartlett Brands, the agency behind some of the most recognizable beauty and wellness startups. But this conversation goes far beyond branding. Rebecca opens up about leaving corporate life to build her own agency, learning…
What does it take to build a company that lasts decades—not just until the next funding round? In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Susanne Mitschke, co-founder and CEO of Citruslabs, the leading provider of decentralized clinical studies for consumer brands. With a background in biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health, Susanne has spent her career at the intersection of…
In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Hiba Irshad, founder of Twenty5%, a media, talent, and cultural strategy company dedicated to amplifying South Asian voices. Growing up as an Indian Muslim in the Midwest, Hiba learned early on how to embrace the parts of herself that made her different. But her path to entrepreneurship wasn't straightforward. She started in healthcare and cancer…
What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted—and it still doesn't feel right? In this episode of Be Anomalous, I sit down with Aravinda Seshadri, founder and CEO of Venturous Counsel, a startup law firm focused on helping diverse and underrepresented founders navigate the legal side of building companies. Aravinda's journey is anything but conventional. She went from being a…
In this episode of Be Anomalous, Helen Diaz, co-founder of Chareau, the world's first aloe spirit, shares the unfiltered story of building a brand from the trunk of a car to 42+ states, raising a son while raising capital, and why she leads her LinkedIn bio with "Mama first."Helen spent 20+ years in hospitality before becoming the very first employee at Chareau. She didn't have a business plan.…
What does it look like to build a career — and a life — entirely on your own terms? In this episode, Sai sits down with Radha Mistry , a foresight strategist, designer, and educator whose path has been anything but conventional. From growing up across India, England, and Taiwan, to walking away from architecture, moving to London for art school, and eventually finding her calling in futures…
What happens when the career you thought you’d have forever suddenly disappears? In this episode of Be Anomalous, Sai Menon sits down with Stephanie Fisher — engineer, mom of four, and content creator — to talk about the unexpected layoff that completely shifted the direction of her life. What started as posting videos after her kids went to sleep slowly became something bigger: confidence,…
In this episode of Be Anomalous, Sai Menon sits down with entrepreneur and Bev founder Alix Peabody for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build something from nothing.From growing up between countries and cultures, to pitching 200+ investors, building in a male-dominated industry, and eventually exiting Bev, Alix opens up about the emotional and mental realities of…
What does it take to walk away from companies like Google, Tesla, and SpaceX to build your own vision? In this episode of Be Anomalous, Sai Menon sits down with Rama Afullo, founder and CEO of Satlyt, to talk about identity, ambition, startup culture, and building the future of orbital computing. Born in Kenya and raised across multiple countries, Rama shares how growing up between cultures shaped…
What does it really mean to build a life around impact? In this episode, Sai sits down with Julie Castro Abrams, venture capitalist, founder, foster parent, and one of the most quietly radical voices in women's leadership. Julie opens up about marrying an undocumented immigrant at 22, fostering children, running a venture firm that exclusively backs women founders, and why she's never worked for a…
