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Founder in the Chair
Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform where real stories meet real ambition.
Every business has a beginning, but what truly drives an entrepreneur to take the leap? What fuels their resilience through the highs and lows? In each episode, we dive deep into the why behind the brand, uncovering the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of founders from all industries.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner looking for inspiration, or simply someone who loves hearing raw and honest stories of success, failure, and perseverance—this podcast is for you.
Your story matters. Your journey is worth sharing. And Founder in the Chair is here to help you tell it.
🎧 Tune in. Get inspired. Take your next step.
Founder in the Chair
From Deep Loss to Inner Power: A Founder’s Journey of Healing
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What happens when life forces you to stop, walk away, and truly listen to yourself?
In this episode of Founder in the Chair, Veena Nayyar is joined by Sonali, founder of Lilac Rose Designs - a brand identity strategist who blends deep strategy with intuition, alignment, and self-trust.
Sonali’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and learning how to trust herself again - not just in business, but in life. Through loss, healing, and deep inner work, she rebuilt her confidence and created a business that reflects who she truly is.
Episode Highlights
- Walking away from a wedding the day before - and choosing herself
- Navigating grief, loss, and healing after a stillbirth
- How intuition and inner work reshaped her confidence and boundaries
- Why branding starts with identity, not logos or visuals
- Helping women stop shrinking and show up aligned and empowered
- Building a business rooted in self-trust, truth, and lived experience
This conversation is a powerful reminder that no matter what you’ve been through, you can take back control, trust yourself again, and build a life and business that truly reflects who you are.
Connect with Sonali:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilacrosedesignsuk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilacrosedesignsuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonali-tank-lilac-rose-designs
Website: https://www.lilacrosedesigns.co.uk
Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair.
If you have a story to share, to inspire, or to encourage someone to take a step into the world of entrepreneurship, then please get in touch, the world needs to hear more stories, it's not always an easy ride, by sharing we may just help someone to take the first step or to grow in their business journey.
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