Amrit Dhillon-Bains: On Belonging, Boundaries, and Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be
From The Business of Luxury Weddings by James × Schulze
November 14, 2025 · 55 min
About this episode
Amrit Dhillon-Bains discusses identity, resilience, and leadership in the context of her work in the luxury wedding industry.
In this episode, James and Otto sit down with Amrit Dhillon-Bains—founder of Anais Events—for a conversation that goes beyond weddings and deep into identity, resilience, and leadership. Known for her powerful presence and soulfully intentional celebrations, Amrit shares what it's meant to build a globally recognized brand while holding true to her values. From navigating cultural expectations to setting healthy boundaries in a demanding industry, she reflects on how her own journey has shaped the way she leads, serves clients, and shows up in her work. She also talks candidly about the pressure of representation—what it's like to lead with excellence while carrying the weight of being "the first" or "the only." And why, in her words, belonging isn't something you find—it's something you build. If you've ever wrestled with identity, struggled to set boundaries, or wondered if you're allowed to do things differently—this episode is a quiet permission slip to trust yourself.
People in this episode
Hosts: James, Otto
Guest: Amrit Dhillon-Bains
Topics covered
- identity
- resilience
- leadership
- cultural expectations
- boundaries
- representation
Keywords
- luxury weddings
- identity
- leadership
- cultural expectations
- boundaries
- representation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Anais Events
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