From Small Biz to Sephora: Lisa Mattam of Sahajan and Investor Manica Blain OFFICIAL INVITE
Brown Girl Angels is giving you an insider look at the kind of honest, behind-the-scenes conversation that shapes globally recognized brands — at a defining moment for Sahajan Skincare.
In conversation with Sahajan founder, Lisa Mattam and Manica Blain of Top Knot Ventures, the South Asian Woman investor who has championed and supported journeys like hers, this is a rare opportunity to witness what it actually takes to build, back, and scale a brand to this level.
The experience unfolds in three parts:
Part I — Live Private Podcast Taping (Invite-Only)
An exclusive pre-event recording inside the W Hotel sound suite.
Part II — Founder Conversation Fireside Chat (Expanded Room)
We open the room to a curated group of 40 South Asian women founders bringing the conversation into a shared, intimate setting.
Part III — Celebration & Connection
An after reception with canapés and drinks.
Interested in joining the live podcast taping?
If you are available starting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 17, please select the “Live Podcast (5:30–6:30 PM)” ticket option.
Please note that all registrations are subject to approval, and access to the live taping is extremely limited. Approved guests for this portion will be selected via random draw and contacted directly by June 10.
All Approved guests for the event are invited to join us for the 6:00 PM fireside chat and networking reception.
In Conversation:
Lisa Mattam — Founder, Sahajan Skincare
A Toronto-based, evidence-based skincare brand now launching in Sephora retail stores.
Manica Blain — Founder, Top Knot Ventures
Angel Investor & Advisor
About Your Host
Brown Girl Angels is a global collective of South Asian women investors and founders, building wealth and community on our own terms. What started as a group chat became a movement to close the funding gap for South Asian female founders — through capital, connection, and culture. Engage with BGA through our newsletter and podcast - Brown Girls, Money Moves and our global monthly dinner series, Brown Girls, Desi Dinners.
Full event details will be shared with confirmed guests.
Additional Information
Dress code: Business Casual.
Invitations are non-transferable, and space is limited.
Please RSVP by June 13th.
For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
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