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She built an empire on beauty — but behind the brand was a woman fighting battles no one could see.

In this episode, the PRI-TEA ladies sit down with Ms Sivarani, the powerhouse behind Rupini’s — one of Singapore’s most iconic beauty salons. From launching a threading parlour in the ’90s to raising a daughter she named her business after, Rani shares the heart behind the hustle.

Just as her daughter was about to leave for medical school in 2011, Rani received a breast cancer diagnosis that changed everything. She chose to take it in her stride, continuing to run a business and hold space for others — while learning to navigate healing on her own terms.

From legacy to loss, from eyeliner to inner strength — this episode dives into what it really means to show up for yourself while showing up for everyone else.

Because sometimes, the most beautiful transformations are the ones no one sees.

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What does it mean to chase your dreams… and almost lose yourself in the process?

In this episode, Priya & Priyanka sit down for a long-overdue catch-up as Priyanka returns to Singapore for her summer break.

Five months in New York — a city built on ambition and constant motion — brought more than just culture shock.

From financial shocks and emotional burnout to family guilt and quiet moments of doubt, Priyanka opens up about what really went down behind the skyline.

Together, the PRI-TEA ladies explore the hidden costs of staying strong — the power of finally saying: “I wasn’t okay.”

Because sometimes, the biggest lessons don’t come from the big city. They come from starting over — 9,530 miles away from everything you’ve ever known.

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What does it mean to honour tradition and make it your own? In this episode, the PRI-TEA ladies unpack the evolving relationship between identity and clothing — and how embracing traditional wear doesn’t always have to look… traditional. From Jhumkis with jeans to Sarees styled with crop tops, Priya and Priyanka reflect on how fashion becomes a language for self-expression. It’s not about breaking rules — it’s about redefining them.

Joining the conversation is the ever-stylish Shobana Vikiraman, former special needs educator turned founder of Nayagi—a brand that celebrates ethnic wear with a modern twist. Together, they unpack what it means to honour your roots while expressing yourself freely through fashion.

Because at the end of the day, tradition isn’t a costume—it’s a feeling. And being your own Nayagi means showing up in whatever makes you feel most like you.