In Episode 3 of the Impact Shift Series, Avnee Kokatay, Founder of Green Pistachio, sits down with Malini Parmar, founder of StoneSoup, to talk about a journey that didn’t start with a grand plan — but with small, conscious choices. From a corporate career to working in sustainability, Malini describes her path as becoming an “accidental volunteer,” “accidental activist,” and eventually an “accidental entrepreneur.”

This conversation explores the moment she chose to step away from the conventional career path, what inspired her to build a sustainable business that empowers women, and what it’s really like to do work rooted in purpose, people, and impact.

Green Pistachio is a platform that focuses on making sustainability feel less overwhelming and more accessible. Through storytelling, we highlight people and their work, and show how conscious choices can naturally become part of everyday life — without added pressure. Malini’s journey with StoneSoup reflects this approach to sustainable living, where impact grows from real experiences, community-led action, and women-centred, purpose-driven work.

StoneSoup is a women-led social enterprise from Bengaluru that works at the intersection of sustainable living, waste reduction, and women empowerment. Through simple, reusable alternatives and community-led action, it supports households in reducing everyday waste while building impact-driven livelihoods.

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