Seats of Power asks leaders the defining question across generations, disciplines, and industries: what do you wish you knew at 18? Hosted by 18-year-olds, Alexia Purkanto and Riya Datta, put innovators, executives, and change-makers in the power seat to unpack the decisions, failures, and mindset shifts that shaped their paths. Each episode we ask leaders questions most people never think to ask…until it’s too late then translate their real-world experience into practical playbooks you can use now. This is your shortcut to success. If you’re building your future: take your seat.
Seats of Power
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Seats of Power asks leaders the defining question across generations, disciplines, and industries: what do you wish you knew at 18? Hosted by 18-year-olds, Alexia Purkanto and Riya Datta, put innovators, executives, and change-makers in the power seat to unpack the decisions, failures, and mindset shifts that shaped their paths. Each episode we ask leaders questions most people never think to ask…until it’s too late then translate their real-world experience into practical playbooks you can use now. This is your shortcut to success. If you’re building your future: take your seat.
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May 5, 2026
3 Conversations That Will Change Your Trajectory
<p>Today, we’re bringing you a powerful recap of lessons from three incredible leaders across industries, generations, and experiences. From building brands and products to navigating failure, and stepping into leadership, this episode is a compilation of key insights that have the power to change your leadership and professional trajectory.</p><p>Hear from Prashina Chopra on passion and purpose, Dr. Gerald Patnode on failure as the foundation of entrepreneurship, and Dean Molly Sauder on how a growth mindset impacts everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Take your seat.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Chapters:</p><p><br>00:00 Prashina Chopra - Clean Beauty Product Founder and Pioneer<br>05:27 Takeaways: Drawing passion, support, and inspiration from your circle<br>06:57 Dr. Gerald Patnode - 9x Founder<br>09:59 Takeaways: Entrepreneurs are shaped by failure<br>12:34 Dean Molly Sauder: Dean of the York College School of Business<br>17:32 Takeaways: Growth Mindset is Key to Success</p><p><br></p>
April 13, 2026
Prashina Chopra: She Built Roes Cosmetics. Then Chose to Walk Away
<p>Today, we welcome Prashina Chopra to the Power Seat. A beauty product developer and founder of ROES Cosmetics, Shina shares what it takes to be a trailblazer and build a brand from the ground up in the South East Asian economy and beyond. From developing 30+ products to selling out at Urban Outfitters 4x, she discusses how passion fuels you even in your darkest moments and "refusing to create without intention."</p><p>Most importantly, Shina opens up about the difficult decision to walk away from ROES and what that taught her about personal integrity and values, her identity, and long-term mindset.</p><p>This conversation is about building brands with intention, true passion and purpose, and learning when to keep going and when to let go.</p><p>Take your seat.</p><p>Learn more about Shina:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/prashinachopra/</p><p>https://roescosmetics.com/</p><p>Episode Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Prashina Chopra and ROES<br>01:42 Building ROES Cosmetics From Ground Zero<br>02:55 Why things can go wrong quickly in business<br>03:58 Developing the Liquid Love Blush<br>05:33 Using product development as a launchpad<br>06:42 What managing ROES looks like<br>06:55 Scheduling and planning as a founder<br>08:53 ROES’s small team dynamic<br>11:31 Being a pioneer in the Southeast Asian market<br>13:39 Targeting sensitive skin but made for all<br>15:35 Sustainability at the core of ROES<br>17:27 Building a brand for the consumer and the planet<br>20:13 First time selling in Urban Outfitters<br>20:57 Building a brand across borders<br>21:21 Challenges of global marketing and sales<br>22:48 Balancing passion and pressure<br>24:09 The decision to not compromise and step away<br>24:29 Building with purpose, not just another brand<br>26:46 Refusing to create without intention<br>29:05 Lessons learned<br>29:56 Redefining success and effort<br>31:05 Current chapter: returning to product development<br>33:09 The role of global exposure<br>34:00 Why people make or break the experience<br>35:28 Seats of Power closing traditions</p><p><br></p>
March 31, 2026
A Recap and Reflection: What We Have Learned So Far and What We Bring Into the Next Chapter
<p>Today, Riya and Alexia recap and reflect on the lessons we learned from previous guests. We discuss how we’re applying that advice as we step into our next chapters...in college! We talk about goals, building strong habits, and the power of manifesting (and how to manifest effectively).</p><p>This conversation is for anyone at a turning point, figuring out what to carry forward and what to leave behind into next milestones.</p><p><br></p><p>Take your seat. </p><p><br></p><p> - Stay tuned and follow for more episodes - </p><p><br></p><p>Episode Chapters:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Recap and Reflect Episode</p><p>01:44 Next Steps for Us...</p><p>02:50 Riya and Alexia Discuss the Most Impactful Lessons From Past Guests</p><p>04:01 Alexia's Quote: "You must get comfortable with the uncomfortable so you can learn and grow"</p><p>04:38 Do you still want to be an entrepreneur?</p><p>05:22 Importance of Strong Social Circle</p><p>06:59 "Empathy brings so much more meaning into the work we do"</p><p>09:13 Stepping Away While Retaining Lessons and Skills</p><p>11:48 Goals for 2026!</p><p>12:34 Continue Showing Up and Bringing 100%</p><p>13:52 Raising $300k for Childhood Cancer in Under 1 Year</p><p>15:16 The Power of Manifesting</p><p>17:39 Effective Manifesting: Envisioning the Exact Scenario Becoming a Reality</p><p><br></p>
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