Thrifting, Upcycling & the Future of Fashion, Meghana Khanna, Founder of The Bindi Project
In this episode of the Chai Break Podcast, I sit down with Meghana Sharma—serial entrepreneur, style therapist, and founder of some of India’s most creative ventures, including Levitate, The Preloved Co., and now, The Bindi Project.
From her early days curating Bangalore’s iconic boho boutique Levitate to co-founding a social enterprise thrift store, Meghana has always believed in making sustainability stylish and accessible. Her latest venture, The Bindi Project, is more than just about bindis—it’s an ode to the feminine divine. By upcycling leather scraps, fabric remnants, and jewelry waste into handcrafted bindis, Meghana is reclaiming cultural identity, empowering women artisans, and proving that fashion can be circular, conscious, and deeply personal.
We chat about: Meghana’s journey from Levitate to The Preloved Co. to The Bindi Project
Why she believes in circular fashion and how thrifting can spark community change
The roots of sustainability in South Asian culture—and how it went from way of life to taboo
Her philosophy of SDA: Sustainable Differential Advantage—and how it applies to every business
Style, maximalism, and finding your authentic fashion voice
The women and role models who shaped her journey
Whether you’re a fashion lover, a sustainability advocate, or someone curious about how culture and creativity intersect, this #chaiversation will leave you inspired.
Grab your cup of chai and join us for a deep dive into fashion, feminism, and the future of sustainability—one bindi at a time.
