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Aleena Dissects

Aleena Dissects

Written by: Aleena
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Aleena is obsessed with dissecting every aspect of life, one step at a time. Catch her sit down each week with some fascinating minds from the world of advertising, marketing, brands, content, and beyond!

In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

Which is why, at her company Social Media Dissect, Aleena and her team research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of their community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

The goal through this podcast is to curate the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space, and more

So do subscribe to this feed because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!

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  • Supermodels, Fame & Reality ft Pia Trivedi | Ep 103 | Aleena Dissects

    Supermodels, Fame & Reality ft Pia Trivedi | Ep 103 | Aleena Dissects
    May 28 2026
    Pia Trivedi on Supermodels, Fame, Extreme Diets & The Dark Side of Fashion | Aleena DissectsIn this episode of Aleena Dissects, Aleena Qureshi sits down with Pia Trivedi — supermodel, television host, former Kingfisher Calendar model, and one of India’s most recognizable fashion faces — for an honest conversation about everything behind the glamour.Pia opens up about entering the modeling industry at 16, becoming one of India’s top supermodels, landing the iconic Kingfisher Calendar, and experiencing the era when runway models were celebrities in their own right.She also talks candidly about the harsh realities of fashion — exhausting schedules, extreme body expectations, unhealthy dieting, poor working conditions, exploitation in modeling, and why the industry in India still has a long way to go.The conversation dives into:• Why there are no supermodels anymore• Fame, identity, and losing yourself in glamour• Male models and exploitation in fashion• Unrealistic beauty standards and body image struggles• Life after fame and rebuilding yourself• Social media’s impact on beauty and fashion• Why Pia chose a slower, grounded life away from glamourPacked with nostalgia, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, uncomfortable truths, and deeply honest reflections, this episode explores the reality behind an industry most people only see from the outside.⏱ Chapters:0:00 - There Are No Supermodels Anymore1:35 - Why Pia Left Modeling at Her Peak6:08 - What Walking the Ramp Really Feels Like11:15 - Pia Wanted to Be a Fighter Pilot13:49 - How Pia Got the Kingfisher Calendar16:31 - Living on Leaves & Liquids for a Year20:43 - The Reality of Modeling Working Conditions26:22 - Why Male Models Have It Harder29:46 - The Truth About Sleeping Around for Jobs31:20 - The Most Fun Part About Being a Supermodel32:57 - Is Modeling a Competitive Industry?35:05 - The Chaos Behind Fashion Week36:05 - Wearing a Swimsuit in Front of Everyone38:46 - Why Supermodels Don’t Exist Anymore43:47 - Is Modeling Just a Path to Bollywood?44:56 - “Models Are Just Hangers”47:26 - PTSD, Diet Culture & Body Image Trauma49:44 - Nobody Prepares You for Life After Fame56:50 - How Social Media Changed Fashion Forever59:08 - Kareena Kapoor’s Pregnancy Ramp Walk1:00:58 - Unrealistic Beauty Standards & Cosmetic Pressure1:05:20 - Why Pia Chose Farm Life Over Glamour1:10:00 - Why Glamour Stops Feeling Real1:13:18 - Farm Life vs Ramp Life1:20:55 - Pia’s Fascination With Nature & Forests1:28:35 - How Diving Changed Pia’s Perspective on Life1:30:42 - Why Pia Doesn’t Want a Conventional Life1:34:41 - Pia Reflects on the Interview1:35:05 - OutroFollow Aleena Dissects:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/Social Media Dissect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.comGuest:Pia Trivedi: https://www.instagram.com/piaparadise/🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/068WQm4eojgG1rajx3l6ZAAbout Aleena Dissects:In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on. Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users. Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Heartbreak, Hindi Poetry & Going Viral Overnight ft Ruchika Lohiya | Ep 102 | Aleena Dissects

    Heartbreak, Hindi Poetry & Going Viral Overnight ft Ruchika Lohiya | Ep 102 | Aleena Dissects
    May 20 2026

    Dissect Channels -

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

    Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com


    Guest: https://www.instagram.com/__chikka/


    In this episode, we sit down with Ruchika Lohiya, poet, content creator, and one of India's most relatable voices, to talk about everything from heartbreak and hindi poetry to feminism, fear, and finding your place in the world.

    Ruchika opens up about her journey from Jodhpur to Mumbai, why she left acting and advertising to pursue poetry full time, and how a single poem changed the trajectory of her life. She gets candid about being bullied in school, dealing with insomnia, celebrating 1 million followers alone, and why financial independence is non-negotiable for her.

    They also get into relationships and marriage pressures, the reality of being a female creator in India, what the content creation industry gets wrong, and why the comedy scene has something every other industry needs to learn.


    What we discussed:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:24 - Ruchika’s career - acting, advertising agency, poetry

    7:15 - Importance of being financially independent

    11:43 - Views on relationships

    17:16 - She was bullied in school

    19:14 - Changing yourself for others

    22:00 - Jodhpur to Mumbai

    26:34 - Ruchika’s poetry career

    34:11 - Thoughts on friendships

    37:42 - Dealing with Fear and Insomnia

    43:18 - Success in Poetry and Content Creation

    47:20 - Best and Worst show

    55:33 - Views on feminism

    1:02:16 - Content Creation Industry

    1:06:14 - How parents make us humble

    1:11:26 - Goals after 1M followers

    1:12:47 - Views on Samay Raina and Comedians

    1:19:25 - Favourite poets

    1:21:23 - Relationships and Marriages

    1:33:17 - Poetry for Aleena

    1:34:42 - Poetry on Life

    1:35:59 - Outro


    Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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    About Aleena Dissects:

    In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

    Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

    Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

    So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Sports Management & Football Business ft Saad Wadia | Ep 101 | Aleena Dissects

    Sports Management & Football Business ft Saad Wadia | Ep 101 | Aleena Dissects
    May 13 2026

    Dissect Channels -

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleenadissects/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleena-gandhi/


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialmediadissect/

    Website: https://www.socialmediadissect.com


    Guest: https://www.instagram.com/saad.wadia/


    In this episode of Aleena Dissects, we sit down with football agent and Fibre Sports Management’s Managing Director, Saad Wadia. From managing Liverpool legend Ian Rush to working with top athletes and global sports personalities, Saad shares what really happens behind the scenes of the football and sports industry.

    We spoke about Liverpool’s success, Manchester United’s downfall, Messi’s visit to India, Indian football culture, networking, sports management careers, athlete brand deals, and the changing sports industry in India. Saad also shares stories about Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, and the lessons he’s learned from working closely with athletes.

    If you’re someone interested in football, sports business, athlete management, or careers in sports, this episode is packed with insights and real stories from the industry.


    What we discussed:

    0:00 - Intro

    1:40 - What does Saad Wadia do?

    2:54 - Viral video of lifting Liverpool trophy

    7:19 - Saad’s love for football

    16:34 - Sports industry is changing

    22:16 - He made ring for Hardik Pandya

    26:33 - Yuzi Chahal is Manchester United Fan

    29:47 - How to become a Football Agent

    44:35 - How he started managing Ian Rush

    48:34 - Recognising talented players

    56:22 - Manchester United’s downfall

    1:00:08 - Liverpool’s success

    1:05:45 - Learnings from Player interactions

    1:07:14 - Players after retirement

    1:10:59 - Why networking is important

    1:12:35 - Managing brand deals for footballers

    1:16:26 - Football in India and Messi’s visit

    1:26:24 - Most memorable football match

    1:30:43 - Hardest part of being a sports agent

    1:36:32 - Indian Sport audience

    1:38:21 - Learnings from Ian Rush and people he met

    1:45:25 - Overcoming fear

    1:50:14 - Outro


    Also available on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Gaana | JioSaavn

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    About Aleena Dissects:

    In the pool of content you see today, it has become extremely difficult to find the content worth spending your time on.

    Which is why, Social Media Dissect, research and review the advertising and marketing industry to put the best content in front of our community of 3,00,000 followers with a monthly reach of 30 million users.

    Aleena Dissects by Aleena curates the best thoughts, experiences and lessons by people across the media, entertainment, business, advertising space and more.

    So Subscribe to this channel because we spent hours researching the content that you should be watching and dissecting content that you should be consuming so you don’t have to!
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    1 hr and 51 mins
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