Entrepreneur, mother and philanthropist shares her philosophy on balance, empowerment and the fire within
New Delhi: The latest episode of Duologue NXT unfolded as a moving reflection on modern womanhood, with Barun Das, MD & CEO of TV9 Network, engaging in a heartfelt dialogue with Sana Sajan — Director of Danube Group, global influencer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Their exchange was not just a conversation, but a meditation on ambition, motherhood, leadership and the power of purpose-driven living.
Barun Das’s Duologue NXT, known for its depth and candour, continues to spotlight women who are shaping change in their fields and beyond. This episode with Sana Sajan captured the spirit of redefining empowerment, showing how women can rise with dignity while lifting others along the way.
Beyond labels: embracing many identities
Sana rejected the narrow definition of womanhood confined to a single role. “Motherhood is precious, but it is one dimension, not the whole,” she reflected, likening women to the many-armed goddess of Indian mythology — capable of creating, nurturing, leading and transforming all at once.
Balance through presence and delegation
Speaking from her own journey as a mother and leader, Sana emphasised the power of planning and delegation. “Being fully present, wherever you are, is the secret,” she told Barun Das. Her words resonated as both practical advice and a philosophy for women striving to balance ambition with personal life.
Empowerment as a shared responsibility
For Sana, empowerment is not about individual glory but collective progress. She recounted how her son once questioned why cooking is considered a woman’s role, proving that conscious parenting plants the seeds of equality at home. “True progress is when empowerment becomes collective, not just individual,” she said.
A fire that refuses to fade
Sana also shared her philosophy of ambition and contentment coexisting. Through her sustainability initiative Join The Planet — launched globally with football icon Lionel Messi — she highlighted how passion and purpose can merge to create impact. “From my teenage journals to now, I have carried an inner fire that refuses to dim,” she revealed.
Duologue of power and grace
The conversation, guided with empathy by Barun Das, was less of an interview and more of a shared journey into what it means to live fully as a woman today. It was proof that true empowerment is about harmony — of ambition, compassion and conviction.
The full episode of Duologue NXT featuring Sana Sajan aired on News9 on September 26, 2025 at 10:30 pm, and is available to stream on the Duologue YouTube channel (@Duologuewithbarundas) and News9 Plus app.