Aakanksha Gupta, Founder & CEO of The Other Circle (TOC), is a visionary in marketing and PR with
over 15 years of experience. This Xavier Institute alumna founded TOC in 2013, redefining industry
standards and symbolizing an inclusive space in PR. As a multifaceted leader, she excels in narrative
building, lateral thinking, strategy, and crisis management. Aakanksha’s leadership, alongside her
brother and co-founder Anuraag, navigated the company through the pandemic, expanding into new
sectors and growing to a 60-member team within two years post-pandemic.
Aakanksha’s launch of their second company, Cavalry Media further showcases her strategic mindset.
Her approach intertwines business acumen with kindness, fostering innovation and lasting
partnerships. Beyond work, she maintains balance through reading, travel, and mindfulness, bringing
a holistic approach to her pioneering role.
Vanika Sangtani, a 24-year-old Gen-Z storyteller and spoken word artist, inspires young girls with her mantra “Tu Karlegi Yaar”. With 400k+ Instagram followers and 15M+ views on YouTube, her impactful work includes Before You Judge Me, India’s first spoken word film streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Nominated as Emerging Voice of the Year by Cosmopolitan, Vanika also runs an NGO, Denied, and leads women-focused travel experiences through her venture, Pink Experiences. Her unfiltered rants and relatable content continue to resonate with millions.
Sumaira Shaikh is a stand-up comedian, writer, and content creator known for her sharp wit and dark humor. She is the writer of the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series Pushpavalli and the star of her stand-up special Dongri Danger. With contributions to projects on Netflix and YouTube, Sumaira continues to captivate audiences with her unfiltered humor and versatile storytelling.
Sonal Devraj is a former Miss Kerala, actor, and model who transitioned into dance as co-founder of Team Naach. Starting her journey in Bharatnatyam and expanding to diverse dance forms, Sonal brings her creative eye for direction and photography to Team Naach’s content.Team Naach: Founded by Nicole Concessao and Sonal Devraj in 2014, Team Naach is one of India’s leading YouTube dance channels. With diverse choreographies spanning Bollywood, semi-classical, hip-hop, and more, they have inspired millions globally. The team has conducted 300+ online classes and workshops in cities like Delhi, Dubai, and Hong Kong, while collaborating with brands like Netflix, Disney, and Google Home.
Simran Choudhary is a Singer, Songwriter and performer from Chandigarh. She is the
Voice behind chart topping hits like Aayi nai from Stree 2, Yaad aave from murder
mubarak, Pop hits like Aagya ni, Folkin Rani, Kaniyan da saaz and the current trending
Aje na jaa, she’s an artist of all seasons. With titles like the Voice india, she has carved a
niche for herself in the music industry. Collaborations with Stellar artists like Amit
Trivedi, Sachin Jigar, Gippy Grewal, Simran has successfully made a place for herself in
the hearts of music lovers across the globe.
The “Weak Independent Woman,” hailing from Bihar, shot to fame after her impressive performance on India’s Got Latent. Currently based in Mumbai, she quickly won over audiences with her witty humour and relatability. Soon after receiving overwhelming positive feedback, her Instagram family rose to 255K and still growing. Despite being relatively new to stand-up, her performance resonated with both the judges and viewers, marking her as one to watch in Indian comedy scene.
An award winning poet, storyteller and actor, Priya is the queen of all things words and verses. She has been the cover star of Cosmopolitan 2023, has featured on Grazia and Femina and has also performed at several national and international festivals including Jashn-E-Rekhta and Colomboscope. With ‘Ishq ke saat padaav’ her upcoming debut book Priya has written for many brands including Google, Hotstar, Sony and Amazon.
Nicole is a celebrated dancer, choreographer, and co-founder of Team Naach, one of India’s largest dance channels on YouTube. Known for her innovative choreography and engaging teaching style, Nicole has made dance accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. With a global community of followers and viral videos, she continues to inspire millions to embrace their love for dance.
Kopal Khanna is the CEO of Tape a Tale, one of the largest Storytelling Platforms in the world. Her vision and her ambition to harness and wield the power of words has enabled countless artists to find a home through self-expression. She also runs her own Podcast called, ‘Qisse with Kopal’ accommodating top voices from the Creator and Entertainment industry.
Helly Shah is a spoken word poet, writer, and storyteller from Gujarat. Her thought-provoking poems addressing social issues have resonated with millions online and offline. She has performed at prestigious events like YouTube Fan Festival, Hyderabad Literature Festival, and internationally in New York as part of an award-winning off-Broadway show. Featured by Femina India, NDTV, and The Hindu, Helly continues to inspire with her impactful storytelling.
