The Stories of the Saheli Women Podcast

The Stories of the Saheli Women

Saheli Women
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Sharmili, as told by Natalie Dew
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Sharmili's story is told here by Natalie Dew, star of Sandylands, Peter Rabbit and Bend It Like Beckham. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jul 24, 2020
5 min
Leela, as told by Lucy Thackeray
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Leela's story is told here by Lucy Thackeray, who wowed the West End as Myrtle in Brief Encounter, as well as appearing in Hatton Garden, Doctors and Casualty. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jul 17, 2020
6 min
Santu, as told by Sara Poyzer
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Santu's story is told here by Sara Poyzer, Nottingham born actor perhaps most famous for her lead role in award-winning global musical sensation Mamma Mia, in which her incredible vocal talents have wowed the world. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jul 10, 2020
6 min
Bhawari, as told by Elizabeth Twells
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Bhawari's story is told here by Elizabeth Twells, Nottingham born actor who can be seen across theatre stages in the UK and beyond. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jul 2, 2020
6 min
Saraswati, as told by Sally Carman
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Saraswati's story is told here by Sally Carman, Yorkshire born star of Shameless, Coronation Street and Silent Witness; among many more.  For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jun 26, 2020
5 min
Bharti, as told by Lilly Driscoll
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Bharti's story is told here by Lilly Driscoll, London born actor seen in Humans and Jekyll and Hyde, among many more. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jun 19, 2020
5 min
Shanti, as told by Aimee Kelly
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Shanti's story is told here by Aimee Kelly, Newcastle born actor and star of Sket, Wolfblood and The Personal History of David Copperfield; among many more. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jun 11, 2020
6 min
Dhapu, as told by Karen David
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Dhapu's story is told here by Karen David, Indian born Canadian actor and star of Galavant, Cold Feet and Once Upon A Time; among many, many others. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
Jun 5, 2020
7 min
Leela, as told by Julie Hesmondhalgh
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Leela's story is told here by Julie Hesmondhalgh, acclaimed performer from Broadchurch, Happy Valley and Coronation Street; among many others. For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
May 29, 2020
6 min
Shobha, as told by Chanel Cresswell
Saheli Women is a non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2015, with the aim of financially empowering the ladies of Bhikamkor village in rural Rajasthan; through creating ethical and sustainable fashion. Each episode features one of the Saheli Women telling the story of her life, as read by an actor, translated from Hindi to English by Madhu Vaishnav. Shobha's story is told here by Chanel Cresswell, BAFTA winning East Midlands actor and star of This Is England, The Bay and Trollied, among many more.  For more information about the Saheli Women Project, please visit www.saheliwomen.com
May 20, 2020
5 min