The Deep Dive with Sunia

What is Matrescence, and how does becoming a mother change who we are?

This week on The Deep Dive, I’m joined by Alina Jiwani, founder of House of Maya and Matrescence expert, to explore the transformation of motherhood, the seven dimensions of Matrescence, and why we need to talk more about the identity shifts women experience when they become mothers.

It's time for the corporate world to understand Matrescence, recognize the profound transition women go through, and learn how to better support them through it.

Can you build community anywhere? This week on The Deep Dive, I’m joined by Sitwat Rizvi, the Pakistani founder behind The Commons and Jashn, to talk about building community through culture, commerce, and connection.From bringing South Asian founders and creatives together on one platform to building in a new country, we’re diving into what it takes to create something meaningful, the realities of entrepreneurship, and how to grow while staying true to your vision.Tune in for an honest conversation about the power of community, the challenges of building something from the ground up, and what it takes to bring people together across cultures.

Let’s get into it! 🎙️ In the very first episode of The Deep Dive, we’re going through Sunia’s DMs and answering some of your most-asked questions! From her 15-year career in corporate retail to navigating motherhood, leaving corporate, and figuring out what this new chapter of entrepreneurship looks like. We’re talking career, mom guilt, work-life balance, and everything in between!