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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
In Conversation with Malika Sadani: Building The Moms Co., Family Road Trips & Lessons from a Life in Motion
In a heartfelt episode of Magical Memories, presented by Club Mahindra in association with The Indian Express, host Khyati Rajvanshi chats with Malika Sadani, founder of The Moms Co. Their candid conversation goes beyond business, exploring family traditions, resilience, and the simple joys of holidaying together. Malika Sadani's path began with engineering, an MBA, and corporate roles—until motherhood changed everything. 'Entrepreneurship just happened by chance,' she says, after struggling to find safe skincare for her daughter in London. That challenge led to The Moms Co., inspired by conversations with fellow moms. 'We wanted to create products that we could use fearlessly on our kids and ourselves,' she explains. Her husband Mohit joined as her 'first hire – and the toughest one,' she laughs. Together, they embraced 'work-life integration,' blending business with family life. Redefining Holidays: From Hustle to Heartfelt Getaways Whether it's rafting in Bali during a surprise rainstorm or watching glaciers shift in Iceland, Malika's holiday stories are equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Family traditions include road trip games like creating chain stories and spotting cars in rainbow colours, or listening to travel playlists curated by their younger daughter. The family balances exploration with relaxation. 'We look for places with scenic beauty and enough activity to keep everyone engaged,' Malika explains. A perfect holiday for her? A beach destination with mild weather, calm vibes, and a chance to simply unwind. When not globetrotting, Malika finds peace in simple pleasures: board games like UNO and Mastermind with her daughters, or zoning out with a feel-good chick flick on Netflix. 'At the end of a long day, you need something that doesn't require your brain,' she jokes. As the episode wraps, Malika leaves viewers with heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the demands of work and family: 'You may be doing great work, but memories aren't made at your desk. Step out, explore, and create moments outside the ordinary. That's where real magic lies.' Make Your Family Holidays Magical From sun-kissed beaches to lush jungles, serene backwaters to majestic hills, vast deserts to captivating international locations – Club Mahindra has it all! Create unforgettable memories by embarking on a magical journey with our 140+ resorts across different terrains and amazingly unique experiences Disclaimer: This content is sponsored and does not reflect the views or opinions of IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd. No journalist is involved in creating sponsored material and it does not imply any endorsement whatsoever by the editorial team. IE Online Media Services takes no responsibility for the content that appears in sponsored articles and the consequences thereof, directly, indirectly or in any manner. Viewer discretion is advised.
Entrepreneur
03-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
ServeClub Raises Funding to Accelerate India's Pickleball Revolution
The funds will be deployed toward product development and expanding ServeClub's reach across India through both online and offline channels. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. ServeClub, a rising homegrown pickleball gear brand, has secured seed funding from notable industry leaders including Manish Poddar (Co-founder, Rare Rabbit), Pratham Mittal (Founder, Masters' Union and Tetr), and Malika Sadani (Co-founder, The Moms Co.). The funds will be deployed toward product development and expanding ServeClub's reach across India through both online and offline channels. ServeClub was founded in 2024 by a diverse team of students from the US, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and India while studying at Tetr College of Business. The brand offers USAPA-certified pickleball paddles, priced affordably between INR 7,000 and INR 9,000—about half the price of leading international competitors. The startup aims to democratise access to premium sports gear and has already partnered with over 25 entities, including pickleball courts, clubs, and fitness brands. It now plans to grow monthly sales by 20–25% over the next two quarters, while expanding direct-to-consumer operations and organizing community engagement events to foster sport adoption. "I am excited to lead the seed round for ServeClub, a brand that is filling a significant gap in the Indian sports equipment market," said Manish Poddar. "The rapid growth of pickleball presents a unique opportunity to offer high-quality, affordable gear tailored for Indian players." Malika Sadani added, "Their focus on building strong partnerships and fostering community engagement will be key drivers in scaling the sport's reach." "Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in India, yet access to quality, affordable gear remains limited," said Jeet Totla, Co-founder of ServeClub. "With this funding, we aim to expand our product line, deepen our court and club partnerships, and build India's most trusted pickleball brand."
