Femme Forward

About Femme Forward

Femme Forward is a bold women’s empowerment podcast that celebrates strength, stories, and sisterhood. Each episode brings you powerful conversations with inspiring women who are breaking barriers, redefining success, and creating impact. From self-love and leadership to entrepreneurship, mental wellness, and equality — we dive deep into what it truly means to be a woman today. 🎧 Join the movement. Be heard. Be empowered. Be Femme Forward.

Publisher

Femme Forward Official

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jul 2025

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   From GB Road to the Driver’s Seat | Poonam’s Story of Survival, Courage & a Second Chance | Femme Forward

   She came to Delhi looking for a job. She believed she was coming to build a better future for her family. But instead, a promise of work took her into a life she had never chosen. At around 20 years old, Poonam came to Delhi after being promised a job at a hotel. She believed she could work for a few months, earn money, help her family and support her father during a difficult time. But what she discovered after arriving in Delhi was completely different. She was brought to GB Road, where she spent years living through circumstances she never imagined for herself. She didn’t know Hindi, had no one around who could understand her language, and struggled to find a way to communicate what was happening to her. But Poonam’s story is not only about what happened to her on GB Road. It is also about what happened after she left. Leaving that life did not immediately mean starting a normal life again. She tried looking for work and faced rejection. Her past followed her even when she was trying to build a completely different future. Eventually, with support and an opportunity to learn a new skill, Poonam found a different path. Today, she works as an auto driver, earns for her family and is raising her children while trying to give them a future different from her own past. In this deeply personal episode of Femme Forward, Poonam shares her journey in her own words — from the job promise that brought her to Delhi, to her years on GB Road, motherhood, the struggle to leave, the challenges of rebuilding her life, and the courage it took to begin again. This is not just a story about GB Road. It is a story about survival, vulnerability, motherhood, dignity, courage and second chances. It is also a reminder to be careful with strangers, online relationships and job offers that seem too good to be true. 🎙️ Femme Forward presents: Poonam’s Story From GB Road to the Driver’s Seat. Listen to the full conversation and hear Poonam tell her story in her own voice. Watch her story in video formate documentry ( https://youtu.be/Rggq_7qDoqI ) #femmeforward #gbroad #womensstories #documentary #delhi #realstories #womenempowerment #survivorstory #humanstories #secondchance

2. 

   4 Apr 2026

   What Most Mothers Get Wrong About Food & Child Health | Dr. Ananya Awasthi

   In this episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, Smriti Agarwal is joined by Dr. Ananya Awasthi, a public health expert working at the intersection of nutrition, motherhood, and real-world health challenges in India. Together, they explore how everyday food habits—what we often consider “normal”—can quietly impact women’s health, children’s development, and long-term well-being. From pregnancy nutrition to childhood eating patterns, this conversation sheds light on the small but important choices that shape families over time. This episode is not about strict diets or trends. It is about awareness, balance, and understanding what truly matters. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Common mistakes in daily food habits • How a mother’s choices influence a child’s health • The importance of early nutrition in childhood • Practical ways to build healthier habits at home • The gap between “perceived healthy” and actual nutrition __________________________________________________________ ABOUT FEMME FORWARD:Femme Forward is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of fearless, impact-driven women across industries.🎤 Host: Smriti Agarwal | Founder, Femme Forward📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/👤 Guest: Dr. Ananya Awasthi | Public Health Expert📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaanyaawasthi/_____________________________________________________________ If you are a mother or planning to be one this episode offers insights that can truly make a difference. _____________________________________________________________ Dr Ananya Awasthi podcast, motherhood nutrition India, child nutrition India, pregnancy nutrition India, Indian mothers health, parenting food habits India, food mistakes mothers make, kids diet mistakes India, healthy eating India, baby nutrition India, what mothers do wrong, parenting mistakes India, Indian diet problems, women health podcast India, Smriti Agarwal podcast, Femme Forward podcast, how to build healthy eating habits in children, nutrition mistakes in Indian families

3. 

   14 Mar 2026

   Luxury, Craft & Women Empowerment | Rimple Narulah | Femme Forward Podcast

   In this special International Women’s Day episode of the Femme Forward Podcast, Smriti Agarwal sits down with acclaimed Indian couturier and heritage revivalist Rimple Narulah, co-founder of the celebrated label Rimple & Harpreet. In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, Rimple Narulah shares her journey of building a brand rooted in culture, craftsmanship, and timeless luxury while navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership as a woman in the fashion industry. From reviving India’s rich textile heritage to redefining what luxury truly means, this episode explores how tradition, artistry, and resilience come together to shape legacy. Together, Smriti Agarwal and Rimple Narulah discuss the deeper meaning of luxury in couture, the importance of craftsmanship, and why preserving India’s traditional crafts is more important today than ever before. This conversation also highlights how women can build powerful legacies while staying rooted in authenticity, creativity, and purpose. • The real meaning of luxury in couture • Why craftsmanship and hand embroidery matter • Reviving India’s cultural heritage through fashion • Women empowerment and equality at home and work • Building a brand with purpose and authenticity • The responsibility of preserving traditional crafts • Lessons from designing for films like Padmaavat and Heeramandi • Advice for young designers and women entrepreneurs This episode is not just about fashion. It is about legacy, culture, craftsmanship, and the power of women shaping the future while preserving tradition. If you would like to watch the complete video conversation, you can find the full episode on our YouTube channel. ▶️ Watch the full video podcast on YouTube: Link below. Femme Forward is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of fearless, impact-driven women across industries. Through meaningful conversations and storytelling, we aim to highlight journeys that inspire, educate, and empower. 🎤 Host: Smriti Agarwal | Founder, Femme Forward 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/ (https://www.instagram.com/smritiagarwal96/) 👤 Guest: Rimple Narulah | Indian Couturier & Co-Founder, Rimple & Harpreet 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rimple_narulah/ (https://www.instagram.com/rimple_narulah/) What does true luxury mean to you? Is it craftsmanship, heritage, culture, or something else? Share your thoughts and join the conversation. In this episode, we discuss:Watch the Full Video PodcastAbout Femme ForwardJoin the Conversation

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