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Born and raised in Pakistan, Saman has spent her life blending creativity, purpose and entrepreneurial spirit. She began her career in fashion, running her own successful label for six years. After several years in the creative industry, Saman transitioned to the non-profit sector, serving as Treasurer for Developments in Literacy (DIL), one of Pakistan's largest education-focused non-profits. Eager to return to the world of business, Saman pursued her MBA at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan's top business school. There, she refined her entrepreneurial skills and laid the foundation for Seenaya, a skincare brand she co-founded with her daughter, Maha. Today, Saman leads Seenaya with the same vision that has guided her throughout her life; combining artistry with impact and tradition with innovation.

Born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan, Maha moved to the U.S. at fifteen, carrying with her a deep appreciation for South Asian beauty traditions that would later inspire her brand, Seenaya. After earning her degree in Finance and Sociology from the University of Notre Dame, Maha began her career in investment banking, advising on mergers and acquisitions for leading consumer product companies like Johnson & Johnson, Church & Dwight and Prestige Brands. She later transitioned into private equity, where she worked closely with family and founder-led businesses and spent several years partnering with one of the top beauty contract manufacturers in the industry. Driven by a passion for building purpose-led brands, Maha went on to pursue her MBA at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she deepened her expertise in brand strategy and entrepreneurship.Today, Maha is the co-founder of Seenaya, a skincare brand rooted in the wisdom of generational beauty rituals and designed for the modern consumer.

In the late 1990s, “Chai Tea” began appearing on American coffee menus—an overly sweetened, syrupy imitation of the real masala chai beloved by South Asian families around the world. Kamini Mamdani, an immigrant with roots in Gujarat, India was stunned. The chai she grew up with—hand-ground spices, slow-brewed to perfection, rich in aroma and heritage—had been reduced to an artificial replica. Kamini was determined to reclaim chai. She began experimenting in her mother’s kitchen, hand-grinding cardamom, ginger, cloves, and other bold spices using her family’s cherished recipe. Soon, she was selling her handcrafted blends to those craving a real, authentic chai experience. What started as a personal mission evolved in 1997 to CHAI.COM—the first South Asian-founded online chai retailer in the United States. Today, CHAI.COM is more than a brand—it’s a way of mindful living. Their chai blends are made with organic, nutrient-dense spices, free of sugar, and sustainably sourced. For Kamini, chai is not just a beverage—it’s a ritual, a symbol of home, and a way to connect. Through CHAI.COM, she ensures that no matter what life offers you, a cup of real chai is always within reach.

Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAC,  is the best-selling author of The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing. Dr. Tom owns and operates Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the "Future of Medicine." His clinic provides a multidimensional approach to reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and regulating the immune system to help people thrive. In addition to nearly a quarter century of clinical experience, Dr. Tom has taught at two universities of East Asian Medicine and served as Chair of the Maryland Board of Acupuncture. He was the director of acupuncture for a chain of wellness centers in the mid-Atlantic. Dr. Tom has been featured in both consumer and professional media, spreading his message of health using modern research, traditional practices, and humor to make complex theories and treatments understandable. His professional passion is to help patients and like-minded practitioners develop no-nonsense practices to allow people to maximize their health.     His full CV is available hereHis press kit can be found here

Role at Four SigmaticDanielle is Four Sigmatic's Head of Education and Innovation.BackgroundDanielle is a Registered Herbalist (RH) of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Best-Selling Author, and Head of Education and Innovation at Four Sigmatic. Prior to joining forces with Four Sigmatic, she received her BA in Environmental Studies and Philosophy from Whitman College.She studied Ayurveda in India and became a Certified Yoga Instructor on the banks of the Ganges River. She then worked with a Naturopathic Doctor in Indonesia where she became a Certified Raw Chef and Detox Coach. But it was leading trekking adventures into the backcountry of Thailand where she became particularly fascinated by herbal medicine. After several years in Asia, she landed in Boulder, Colorado to formalize her education in holistic medicine.Upon completing her graduate studies at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, she opened her private practice, Danielle Ryan Wellness, where she works with hundreds of clients across the US, specializing in functional mushroom based treatment for individuals with autoimmune conditions and chronic illnesses. She was invited to become the Instructor of Mycology at CSCH, where she taught for 5 years. Danielle brings her passion and expertise in herbal medicine, clinical practice, teaching, formulation, and her deep love for fungi, to everything she does.

Anjali Bhargava founded Anjali’s Cup in 2014 (formerly Bija Bhar) with the hope of making turmeric part of consumers’ daily habits through authentic, Ayurvedic-inspired drink mixes and spice blends.Passionate about introducing customers to India’s authentic flavors and rituals and driven in her pursuit of balance, health, and wellness, the brand is Anjali’s love letter to her ancestors, crafted with reverence and gratitude.Anjali’s reverence for turmeric began in childhood, watching her mother use the golden root to treat everything from colds and upset stomachs to sore muscles, and for helping manage an autoimmune issue that Anjali developed when she was just eight years old. Decades later, when Anjali began struggling with debilitating migraines, Anjali again turned to turmeric for support. She developed her own recipe, combining turmeric’s trusted benefits with the convenience of a powder, resulting in a one-of-a-kind product that delivers on turmeric’s maximum benefits with a fresh and delicious taste that is suitable for daily consumption. When her migraines disappeared for good within two months, Anjali knew she had created something special, and Anjali’s Cup’s Resilience® Turmeric Elixir, the brand’s signature blend, was born.Years later, Anjali set out to produce a chai masala that would reflect the flavors and traditions of her beloved subcontinent. Championing authentic representation continues to be a driving force of Anjali’s business, which has grown in the past decade to include two turmeric elixirs, two chai masala blends, a golden milk mix, and a masala chai ultra concentrate. Anjali remained grounded in her commitment to the principles that led her at the beginning of this endeavor, while expanding the reach and applicability of her products.Decades in the making, Anjali’s products are as much her offering as they are her mother’s, from whom she learned how to cook and nourish herself with Indian ingredients and rituals. A super-taster, Anjali was taught by her mom to trust her palate at a young age; nevertheless, she continues to work with her mother when developing recipes. Anjali makes these products for everyone, including her family, who consume her products daily for their health and enjoyment. That is why when it comes to quality, taste, and function, Anjali makes no compromises. The creation of Anjali’s Cup is also, in many ways, a reminder to everyone of the value of family recipes and long-standing traditions, and that we can find ways to continue to enjoy them and integrate them into our ever-changing, busy lives, embracing third-culture principles.