Episode 3: “Your Calling” Guest: Aishwarya Iyer

Aishwarya Iyer joins Denise Love Hewett for a conversation about finding her calling as a founder of a consumer packaged goods brand specializing in olive oil, after a career in technology. She shares how she planned her individual goals for success in such a way that they wouldn’t allow fear to paralyze her. Aishwarya leaves us with many great takeaways, including her belief to operate like you have time, and the importance of being brave.   

 

About Aishwarya Iyer: 

 

She is the founder + CEO of Brightland, a modern pantry essentials company based in LA that has been featured by the New York Times, Vogue, goop, Fast Company and more. Previously, Aishwarya spent over a decade in public affairs and corporate communications at various technology companies in both New York City and LA. She started her career at L'Oreal in the luxury products division at Lancome, and is a graduate of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.  Aishwarya is originally from Texas, and now lives in LA with her husband and dogs, Crosby and Madison. 

 

Recommended Reading: 

The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein