Hardships unveiled the bitter realities of the world to Mohua. Consequently, she turned to writing to establish her own identity. Eventually, she emerged as a podcaster, amplifying women's perspectives in society. Her podcast has amassed over 56,000 followers, and she has also authored her book, 'Nautanki Saala and Other Stories’.

As a podcaster, Mohua Chinappa hosts ‘The Mahua Show’, a weekly podcast available on various platforms such as Spotify, Apple, and Google.

She provides a platform for individuals whose voices have been marginalised in mainstream media. Through her show, she has facilitated countless entrepreneurs, artists, writers, publishing houses, and activists to share their narratives. Her notable guests include Yogita Bhayana, an anti-rape activist, and Chanda Narang, CEO of Frazer & Haws. Additionally, Mohua also writes a weekly column, 'The Daily Guardian.'

Before venturing into podcasting, Mohua dedicated eleven years to homemaking. She shares that she suffered from an autoimmune disease in the past, which gave her a really hard time for a year. That was the most challenging time of her life, as she got a new life after facing a major illness. After recovering from the fatal disease, she was in a dilemma about her next move as she was out of the market due to her long break from corporate life for so many years.

After her son went to pursue his studies abroad, she embarked on writing blogs in 2018, eventually launching her podcast in 2020. Within two years, her podcast amassed over 56,000 followers. Inspired by this success, she authored 'Nautanki Saala and Other Stories,' a collection of short stories reflecting the resilience of women against societal constraints. She says that she wrote the book in hospital corridors during the time when her parents were very ill.

Mohua grew up in Shillong, Meghalaya. She did her primary schooling in Shillong. She did all her remaining studies in Delhi.

Recalling her childhood, Mohua says that she had a well-spent childhood in a beautiful hill station, Shillong. However, in an incident during the insurgency marked 1980s, there was a curfew imposed in their area. Once, when she was alone with her mother, some insurgents came to their house. At that moment, her mother consoled her and dealt with the situation very calmly. The next morning, they immediately moved to Delhi, but the incident left such a traumatic impact on her that she was not able to express herself as a Bengali for a very long time. That incident still gives her chills. She was also angered by the situation, as she had to leave her school, home, and the town where she grew up.

Mohua shares that living in Delhi played a crucial role in her journey, offering opportunities she wouldn't have found in Shillong. Initially employed at Grey Global Group, she was disheartened by the gender-based pay disparities there and eventually fell ill, leading to her disconnection from corporate life. Determined to regain her financial independence and self-worth, she took the podcast route and found success in it based on her skills. She believes that housewives are the most undervalued and aspires to raise a voice for them. She advocates the recognition of housewives and women beyond traditional roles. She has also learned that life is too short and procrastination should not deter you from striving for what you want to achieve.

Pointing out her mistakes, Mohua says that she feels she should have started her podcast journey a little sooner because her energy level has decreased with time, which she regrets. However, she acknowledges the growth and maturity gained through her experiences. She has learned to work for people and not just for herself.

Talking about her role models, Mohua says she considers her husband and her son as her role models for their constant support. She feels grateful for the people who work for her and for her audience, which listens to her podcasts.

Advising the newcomers to the podcasting field, Mohua says that this is a new market in which, if you are unable to establish yourself, instead of getting disappointed, find your niche in the area  you are comfortable talking about. She also suggests collaborating with more and more people to learn more things and ultimately grow.

For aspiring writers, she advises to have enough courage in expressing truths and ideas on paper. She stresses the value of daily practice, reading, and openness to criticism.

When free, she likes to meet her friends, talk to them, read, watch movies, and listen to music.

Mahua’s recipe for success includes unwavering dedication, consistency, and resilience. Mohua encourages prioritising self-care through daily exercise and fostering a balance between work and personal time.