Ep. 38: Crafting an independent cultural platform with Cocoa & Jasmine founder Sayali Goyal

“When I felt like I wasn’t growing in a job, I just left. I was not there for the comfort zone, I was not there to look good! My career graph!? Let’s just say a corporate wouldn’t hire me!” My latest guest embodies the entrepreneur’s need for freedom to pursue a vision, even when others can’t understand what it is. Delhi-based cultural entrepreneur, brand and travel consultant, Sayali Goyal, created Cocoa & Jasmine, a digital and print publication dedicated to the visual documentation of crafts, arts, and design in a contemporary Indian and global context. Hear how her agency or ‘studio’ work supports the independent publication of this gorgeous, coffee-table worthy magazine, and check out her platform to meet more creative entrepreneurs from all over the world. We chat about her Delhi favorites, her global adventures, and her wish to be mentored by Good Earth’s Anita Lal! The full conversation is below, on your favorite podcast app, or on iTunes and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!