#107 - Soft Power: Miki Agrawal’s Unapologetic Mission to Create Global Impact by Solving Unsexy Problems
Fri Feb 06 2026
What do period-proof underwear, bidet attachments, and micro-digestible diapers have in common? They’re all industry-shaking, taboo-busting innovations brought to life by creator, founder and global change-maker Miki Agrawal — and they’re solving very real, very “unsexy” problems, that also just happen to help heal the planet.
In the first installment of our two-part conversation, Miki shares how 9/11 shaped her career pivot from investment banking and pro soccer to becoming a creative force behind brands like THINX, TUSHY, WILD, and HIRO Diapers. We unpack her bold creative process, her pragmatic approach to disruption, and how she's built impact into the DNA of every company she launches.
We also dive into:
How to use humor, art, and shock value in marketingThe story behind the now-iconic THINX subway campaignWhat it really takes to challenge legacy industriesWhy bold collaboration beats solo hustleHow solopreneurs can build mission-driven business models — with or without physical productsWhether you're scaling your dream or just getting started, this episode is a masterclass in turning purpose into action — even in the messiest, most uncomfortable corners of entrepreneurship.
🔔 Don’t miss Part 2 — dropping soon!
WHERE TO FIND MIKI:
Miki Agrawal's website
TUSHY (suprise someone you love with a bidet!)
HIRO Diapers
Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com.
Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance.
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💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com
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What do period-proof underwear, bidet attachments, and micro-digestible diapers have in common? They’re all industry-shaking, taboo-busting innovations brought to life by creator, founder and global change-maker Miki Agrawal — and they’re solving very real, very “unsexy” problems, that also just happen to help heal the planet. In the first installment of our two-part conversation, Miki shares how 9/11 shaped her career pivot from investment banking and pro soccer to becoming a creative force behind brands like THINX, TUSHY, WILD, and HIRO Diapers. We unpack her bold creative process, her pragmatic approach to disruption, and how she's built impact into the DNA of every company she launches. We also dive into: How to use humor, art, and shock value in marketingThe story behind the now-iconic THINX subway campaignWhat it really takes to challenge legacy industriesWhy bold collaboration beats solo hustleHow solopreneurs can build mission-driven business models — with or without physical productsWhether you're scaling your dream or just getting started, this episode is a masterclass in turning purpose into action — even in the messiest, most uncomfortable corners of entrepreneurship. 🔔 Don’t miss Part 2 — dropping soon! WHERE TO FIND MIKI: Miki Agrawal's website TUSHY (suprise someone you love with a bidet!) HIRO Diapers Mindset to Market is a Luminous Creative Production. If you'd like to learn more about our business coaching program and group coaching container, please visit us online at DeborahcSmith.com. Mindset to Market is produced by Deborah C. Smith and designed to inspire and support big-hearted creatives in finding their own unique path, building a sustainable business, and creating financial, spiritual, mental wellness and abundance. 🎉 Work with Deborah Learn More 💕 Visit Deborah online at DeborahCSmith.com 💕 Follow on the 'Gram. @deborah_smith_coaching