What makes us leave the safe path of convention to follow our dreams?

How do we handle the clash between what society expects from us and what we really want?

It takes courage to be honest with ourselves. To turn challenges into chances, difficulties into determination.

Staying true to our calling, our innermost instincts, even when it’s tough, shows real strength.

And when our work reflects our beliefs, it becomes powerful. It becomes activism in the purest sense.

So can our personal values change the way we create impact and succeed?

By celebrating creativity, uniqueness, and inclusivity, we can push against norms and create new standards.

One that inspires others to follow their own paths and make the world a kinder, better place for themselves and everyone.

Isn’t love, acceptance and happiness what we all want, after all?

In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, internationally renowned fashion designer and trailblazer @MayyurGirotra shares his colourful path-breaking journey with @shreyaghodawat, speaking about overcoming challenges, breaking into the fashion industry, the importance of family support, personal and professional activism, creating genderfluid and sustainable fashion, bringing Indian textile heritage to the global runway, representing the South Asian LGBTQIA+ community, living authentically, and creatively creating impact.

In this episode 00:00- Trailer

0:57- Intro: Mayyur Girotra—Internationally Renowned Sustainable Fashion Designer & Trailblazer

2:07- Navigating Family Expectations, Societal Norms and Finding Acceptance

4:28 - A Life-Changing, Brave Decision and Leap of Faith

14:36 - House of MG—Creating a Timeless Homegrown, Ethical Fashion Brand

31:55 - Advocacy and Fashion Activism through Genderfluid Designs and LGBTQ Representation

38:17 - Prioritising Animals, Humane Treatment, and Ethical Choices

44:58 - Sustainability in Fashion

48:23 - Motivation and Advice for Design Success and Future Branding Goals

55:32 -Learning Life Lessons, Hardships and overcoming Things

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