Rajni Rao - Jungli Vintage

In this episode, Mark sits down with Rajni Rao, founder of Jungli Vintage, to talk about how a childhood shaped by immigrant hospitality, performance, and curiosity eventually led to building a bold vintage brand in DC. Rajni reflects on growing up between cultures, learning to host before she knew the word for it, and why creativity was always present, even when her career took more practical turns.

They dive deep into the making of Jungli Vintage: discovering her eye for funky, expressive pieces, finding confidence through pop-ups, and learning who her customer really was along the way. It’s a conversation about trusting taste, building community through physical spaces, and turning instinct into a business that feels personal, playful, and alive.