Turning a Side Hustle Into a Legacy Brand

​What does it really take to turn a passion project into a cultural legacy?

​Join us for a candid conversation with Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, CEO and Co-Founder of Brown Girl Magazine, as we unpack how she went from corporate life to building a community-powered media brand that reshapes the South Asian narrative.

​From late-night side hustle to full-time founder, Trisha has scaled Brown Girl Mag into a digital-first powerhouse—complete with a NYC-based event space, national brand partnerships, and a fiercely loyal community. We’ll dive into the behind-the-scenes of building a brand with heart, staying rooted in your mission, and growing a company that centers community, culture, and storytelling.

​Whether you're an aspiring founder, creative, or builder of any kind - this is for you.

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​About the speaker: Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is the CEO and driving force behind Brown Girl Magazine, a community-powered media company reshaping the narrative for the South Asian diaspora. Leaving behind a corporate career in media, she took the leap in 2018 to build a platform that amplifies voices, challenges norms, and celebrates culture. From scaling a digital-first brand to launching an NYC-based studio-event space, Trisha is on a mission to turn Brown Girl Mag into a multi-million-dollar powerhouse. She thrives at the intersection of storytelling, community, and business—blending strategy with heart.