The Unstitched talks
A podcast exploring the origin stories and business strategies of fashion and textile entrepreneurs, primarily in Tamil Nadu, India.
This is a business podcast for the Indian fashion industry, delivered through the lens of personal origin stories. Host Aakash Jayasankaran interviews founders and experts, mostly from Tamil Nadu, letting them narrate their journeys from inception to growth. The conversations are less about rapid-fire tactics and more about the long, often difficult, entrepreneurial arc, covering practical challenges like marketing, pricing, and brand building.
“The show's hyper-regional focus on Tamil Nadu's fashion ecosystem and its narrative, origin-story-first interview style set it apart from broader, more globally-focused business podcasts.”
Who hosts this show
Aakash Jayasankaran hosts "The Unstitched Talks," a podcast dedicated to uncovering the stories behind fashion and textile businesses in India, with a strong focus on Tamil Nadu. Through long-form interviews, he speaks with founders, marketers, and industry experts to extract practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch their own clothing brands. The show, described by the host as a place where he shares what he learns as a co-founder and fashionpreneur, aims to bridge the knowledge gap for business owners in the region.
Credentials & credits
- Co-founder
- Podcast Host
- Fashionpreneur
Other ventures
- The Unstitched talks with Aakash (Substack newsletter)
- BouteekadaiCBE (Host's Company)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Audio Tamil Nadu Womens Online Boutique: Growth story of Neidhal clothing
Chronicles the founder's journey of quitting a 17-year IT career to build a successful online clothing brand with a strict "no discount" policy.
- 02Is digital marketing a curse ? | Fashion brands meta ad
A deep dive into digital marketing for D2C brands with a 13-year veteran, covering common budget misconceptions and the value of content creation.
- 03PUTCHI : How India's first maternity E-commerce platform was born ?
Features the founder of PUTCHI, India's first maternity e-commerce platform, sharing the story of the brand's origins in Coimbatore and its growth.
What you'll be asked on this show
Aakash J's interview technique is built on creating a comfortable space for storytelling. He begins with a highly complimentary introduction to establish the guest's expertise and build rapport. His first move is almost always a broad, open-ended question like "How did you get into the business? Can you share your story?" which invites the guest to deliver a long, chronological narrative of their career. He avoids interruptions, preferring to use affirmations and short interjections to show he is listening. Follow-up questions are often specific to a detail the guest has just shared, such as digging into the pricing strategy for an early event.
Aakash J hosts a single-guest, long-form interview show. He often opens each episode with a warm "Vanaakkam Makkale" (a Tamil greeting) and a detailed, admiring introduction of his guest. The interviews are structured as chronological narratives, prompted by a broad opening question that allows the guest to talk uninterrupted for long stretches.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
2 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get into this business? Can you share your story?”
This is the standard opening question used to kick off the guest's long-form origin story.
money
1- Q.01
“How did you decide on your pricing for that [specific] event?”
A tactical follow-up asked after a guest mentions a key moment in their early business journey.
Signature segments
- · "Vanaakkam Makkale" greeting
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books founders of Indian fashion brands (especially from Tamil Nadu) and marketing experts who can provide actionable advice for direct-to-consumer businesses.
- Aravinth Rajagopalanon Is digital marketing a curse ? | Fashion brands meta ad | lower the ads spend| Fashion tamil podcast
- Rajkumaron Audio Tamil Nadu Womens Online Boutique: Growth story of Neidhal clothing | Tamil fashion podcast
- Sri Manikandanon Audio- How Do I Build a Streetwear Clothing Brand?ஆடை பிராண்டை எவ்வாறு உருவாக்குவது? | Tamil Podcast
- Cibi Sidharthanon Audio Youtube or Instagram Content creation need of the hour for businesses Fashion Tamil Podcast
- Thiyaga Vivekon PUTCHI : How India's first maternity E-commerce platform was born ? | Coimbatore | The Unstitched Talks
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast appears to be self-funded, with some self-promotion for its own YouTube channel. Given its niche audience of aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, potential sponsors could include textile suppliers, e-commerce platform providers, and digital marketing agencies targeting the Indian market.
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People also ask
- What is The Unstitched Talks about?
- It's a business podcast focusing on the fashion and textile industries in India, highlighting the origin stories of entrepreneurs and experts, primarily from Tamil Nadu.
- Who is the host?
- The host is Aakash Jayasankaran, a self-described fashionpreneur and co-founder.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a long-form, single-guest interview show where conversations are structured as chronological narratives of the guest's career.
- What language is the podcast in?
- The podcast is primarily in Tamil, with some English, and is aimed at a Tamil-speaking audience.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The Unstitched Talks is available on YouTube and podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- How can I be featured on the podcast?
- The show provides an email address, [email — gated], for inquiries about being featured.
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