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This episode is for those who are celebrating Diwali or interested in learning more about the Festival of Lights.Your host Aasheekaa sits down in conversation with @thehindugrandma, Ranjani Saigal. She is going viral on the internet for sharing more about Hinduism in an easy to understand way for the modern Hindu. Ranjanihi is a Hindu Priest, content creator and a children's book author. She has studied engineering at IIT Bombay and is a trained Bharat Natyam dancer. She truly is multi-faceted and incredibly inspirational!In this episode, we talk about the 5 Days of Diwali, what each day signifies, how you can celebrate each day and how to do an at home Laxmi pooja in the simplest of way.Let this episode remind you the true essence of Diwali - gratitude, love, family and the time to connect with your own inner light.TimeStamps15:57: What does it mean to be Hindu?18:35: What is Diwali?19:10: Day 1 of Diwali - Dhanteras22:50: New Age Spirituality and Hinduism Parallels29:00: Day 2 of Diwali - Naraka Chaturdashi32:00: How to Observe Day 1 and Day 239:00: Day 3 - Laxmi Pooja / 8 Forms of Laxmi40:50: Why do we do Laxmi Pooja and Ganesh Pooja together?43:10: Philanthropy and Diwali44:30: How to do Laxmi Pooja52:20: Day 4 - Govardhan Pooja53:50: Day 5 - Bhai DoomFollow The Hindu Grandma on Instagram or TikTokCheck out her Children's Book, My First OmFor full Video Episode on YouTube - Click HereFrom my family to yours, Shush Deepavali!Love & Light,Aasheekaa--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Aasheekaa on Instagram Subscribe to the Always Aligning Podcast on AppleRate & Review the ShowPlease share it with a loved one! Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

Tune into this episode of Always Aligning with Pooja S. to:1. Learn how you can incorporate Ayurveda into your life as a beginner2. The duality of Feminine + Masculine Energies3. What is "balance" for the modern-day woman and how can Ayurveda support her4. Ayurvedic tips to incorporate to balance hormones and energyFollow Pooja on Instagram for more easy to incorporate Ayurvedic wisdom----------------Follow Aasheekaa on InstagramShare this episode with a friend Subscribe to Always Aligning the podcastConnect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

The Fertility Series: I worked with Jeanne Rebeiro, part of the Raashi Chowdhary team, for about 4 months, at the end of which - we conceived. I knew nutrition had to be a part of my fertility journey, aware of the excess weight I had gained through Covid and general nutritional overhaul I needed to clean up my diet. Additionally, with a PCOS diagnosis, I wanted to learn about a supportive diet, insulin, blood sugar spikes and more. In this episode, you will learn:> The 5 essential ingredients to prepare your body for conception> How to manage blood sugar spikes> What is PCOS and how to support it with nutrition> The role of nutrition on fertilityTo learn more about the customized nutrition program I used, contact Raashi Chowdhary directly. -------------------------------------------This fertility series is a way for me to document my experience while it's still fresh in memory, tapping into my experiences, journey and expert advice I gained working with various professionals. I hope it serves and supports you. And if you are supporting a friend or family member on their journey of conception, please share this series with them.Fertility Series Episode 1: Manifesting your Spirit BabyFertility Series Episode 2: My Personal JourneyFertility Series Episode 3: Nutritionist Jeanne Rebeiro-------------------------------------------Follow the host Aasheekaa on Instagram to keep in touchSubscribe to Always Aligning the pod on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to Always Aligning the pod on SpotifyConnect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

The Fertility Series: My personal investigative journey and 360 degree approach to exploring all available options Motherhood was a priority for me and when it wasn't happening with the level of ease and simplicity I had anticipated, based on what is commonly shared and explained around conception, I decided to lead my own journey into exploring how I could achieve this goal in a soulful way that felt most aligned to me.In this episode I share parts of that journey, including help from 1. fertility doctors 2. nutritionists 3. fertility awareness coach and 4. spiritual work. I also sought to work through my diagnosis of PCOS. This episode is great for you if:>you want to  explore motherhood in a holistic way >learn how to advocate for yourself> trust your inner wisdom in guiding your for your next steps>big sister advice from someone who just experienced all of thisListen to the first episode in this series - Manifesting your Spirit BabySubscribe to Always Aligning for more soulful conversations Leave a review on Apple PodcastsFollow the host Aasheekaa on Instagram to stay in touchConnect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

The next few episodes are solely dedicated to FERTILITY. If you or someone you know are in the season of life of starting a family, then tune into the next few episodes to learn from my experiences on conception with PCOS, how to manifest your spirit baby and other tools that will support your journey. Starting a family is not always as simple as they make it seem in sexed class. I want you to know that if is your desire, to pursue it whole heartedly; having a baby has truly been the greatest blessing of my life and it's a joy like no other. I wish you and your family your own baby blessings and that your journey may be filled with ease. Manifesting your spirit baby is a playful experience to support you during the times it doesn't always feel so easy.  For my spiritual wisdom seekers, this is your season in life to double down on joy, hope, positivity and prayer. Your spirit baby is coming!!!Share this episode with someone in this season of life that can use the support. Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

It's time to SAY IT OUT LOUDIn this episode, Aasheekaa interviews writer, speaker + coach Vasavi Kumar on her latest book "Say It Out Loud" and what it means to own your truth and use your voice. Say It Out Loud: Using the Power of Your Voice to Listen to Your Deepest Thoughts and Courageously Pursue Your Dreams is a new release and available wherever books are sold.The book is a practical guide + workbook of sorts with tools and tips you can practice in the comfort of your home. Not to mention, what a great opportunity to support a South Asian female author.Share this episode with a friend, and leave a rating + review if you enjoyed the content.Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

and hint...its not a candle!Hi loves. This episode is straight-from-the-heart. I sat down feeling an immense need to use my voice and the words just found their way out. This revelation came to me after years of struggle and sadness, while simultaneously exploring the self-love journey. I was bombarded with all the things that I could do to love myself...and yet...it fell short.Because it was THIS magical ingredient that was needed to gain that perspective and rebuild that relationship with myself. I dont always have it, I dont always practice it but after years of practice and training, it is deeply embedded within.No matter your relationship status, or your love journey with yourself or others, may this episode serve you.Love & Light,AasheekaaConnect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

Have you ever interacted with a clairvoyant? In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa speaks with clairvoyant Ishita - a gifted psychic, medium, and energy healer, who uses her abilities to help people transform their lives with massive healing and create a strong connection with their own intuitive abilities. Tune in to learn tidbits of tools you can implement in your own rituals, how to trust your intuition and for those skeptical yet curious folks, why this work matters.I speak with personal experience, as someone who has visited many psychics, astrologers, numerologers etc through the years - Ishita is the real deal! Her gift is very unique to her and is really rooted in healing, and clearing out stuck energy. You won't walk away knowing your full future, but you will learn so much about yourself and so many things will just begin to make sense!If you'd like to learn more about Ishita follow her on Instagram or to book your hour reading with her and experience her magic yourself, click here Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

This episode is going to make you think about the KEY element that will infuse your life, your work and all that you do and all that you are with Purpose, Passion & Progress: ENERGYHave you ever considered HOW you use your energy?You may have reviewed how you spend your time.You've looked at finances and budgets and reviewed your use of money.But what about energy? Stay tuned through the end for an exercise to help you get started as you learn how to honor your energies.This is my first episode of 2023 and let me tell you - I'm THRILLED to be back here and holding myself accountable to you as I re-commit to Honoring my Energies by showing up here on this space.For the next two weeks, I've opened up space on my calendar for complimentary discovery calls. I currently have space for only two 1:1 VIP  client transformation journeys. If you feel ready to gain confidence, get clear on your goals, build micro-habits, remove self-sabotage and remove negative self-talk, then book a call and let's chat! I'm so excited to hear from you. Connect on InstagramSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - AppleSubscribe to Always Aligning the Pod - Spotify

In today's episode, I speak with Anoopama Mukerjee Lohana on Navratri and how to invoke and awaken your divine feminine energy this week! Anoopama is a Sound Breath Energy Alchemist, Kriyā Meditation Mentor, Forest Communicator and Mystic writer. She is currently co creating India's first Sound, Forest & Energy Wellness Sanctuary in the Jungleland of Pench Tiger Reserve. You can connect with her and here work here: @anoopama.mahatattva | @mahatattva.wildearthretreats | @mataraamthebookShow Notes:1. Universal Mantra for Invoking Shakti's Projected, engaged, doing Energy within your Body Mind Spirit...Aum Dumm Durgayayi Namaha 2. Beej Mantras - Here is a resource for more info 3. Naadi Vibhajan: The channeling and separating into two clear, powerful, unhindered flows of left Lunar Breath and Right Solar breath. Want to experience a Life Coaching session with me?For a limited time only,  I have opened up one session coaching journeys through the next two weeks. Your Most Magical Three Months is a 60 minute coaching journey to help you gain clarity on the rest of the year, your goals and priorities and address any current blocks you are experiencing. To learn more and book - click here.This is a great opportunity for you to a. try coaching b. clear stagnant energy c. get clear on the upcoming 3 months of the year and walk away with deep clarity on your goals and priorities. Available through October 5th.Connect With MeFollow me, your spiritual bestie as your journey to align with your highest selfInstagram > https://www.instagram.com/aasheekaa/Free Weekly Newsletter > Sign up HereTik Tok > For randomness Subscribe to the Pod hereRate & Review the Show here!Friends - I need your help in growing this show. Your word of mouth matters so much to me! Could I please request you to share an episode with your friend or add it to your IG stories with a tag. Growing a small show is solely dependent on YOU my dear listeners.Stay tuned for this space for giveaways ONLY for podcast subscribers

Do you listen to your dreams? Are they directing you to go somewhere? In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa speaks about dreams and how they can be your soul calling and offer you direction.This is a great episode for anyone who has stopped dreaming or dismisses their dreams.If you are dreaming, take a pause and listen. Your dreams may be the message you need to be hearing.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Always Aligning the PodcastFollow host Aasheekaa on InstagramRate & Review hereFeedback? Comments? Send us your thoughts:hello@aasheekaa.com 

Always Aligning fam - it's your host' birthday!And on this special day, I wanted to share with you, my dear podcast listener, a special one-of-a-kind episode: A guided meditationMeditating has been a practice I've embraced more deeply this past one year, and is something I share with all my clients. It felt right to share this with you at this time.This meditation is all about REBIRTHBirthdays can be intense time of reflections and rebirths, but the ability to rebirth is something you get to experience every single day, if you so choose. You can be reborn everyday and be the person you so deeply desire to be.If you love this meditation - please send me a note on Instagram or email me at hello@aasheekaa.comI would love to hear from you and what came up through this meditation, audio experience.Love & Light,Aasheekaa

Do you want to leave the past behind, find forgiveness in your heart and explore new areas outside of your comfort zone?  Free yourself.In this episode of Always Aligning, your host Aasheekaa walk through 5 ways to to gain Freedom, from yourself.While freedom is typically thought of as a state of being outside of you, today's episode will highlight several ways you are keeping yourself blocked in an endless cycle that is tying you down even further.Freeing yourself through these 5 steps will help you:> leave the past, in the past> inspire you to heal and forgive> feel lighter and remove a heavy weight from your shoulders> provide a renewed sense of energy> and push you out your comfort zoneReview Always Aligning the Podcast Here.Questions & Comments - Email me: Hello@aasheekaa.comFollow your Host on Instagram and TikTokShare this episode with someone it may serve.Thank you for your supportLove & Light,Aasheekaa

The overturn of Roe v Wade is a direct attack on women's rights and basic freedoms that we as human beings deserve. As a space holder for women on their journey of self-growth and personal development, these conversations are centered around the basic fundamental idea that a woman is free enough to live her life in a way that supports her best. When that is taken away, pursuit of self actualization becomes all the more challenging, if not impossible.I am tired. And you may be  too. But let this episode, the resources and actionable next steps provided, light that fire within so that you may consider to join your fellow women in this fight in reclaiming our freedoms and independence.In this episode of Always Aligning, host Aasheekaa speaks with Ashni Mehta, a civil rights activist and public policy expert. For the last 7 years, Ashni has worked to build public support for reform in voting rights, women's rights and criminal justice policy. Ashni is also the founder of Incite Social, a marketing agency helping brands with purpose to grow their impact.Resources1. National Abortion Federation Abortion Hotline: 1-800-772-91002. Abortion Care Network3. National Network of Abortion FundsScript Example when Calling Your Representatives:"I want to speak with my representative. I am passionate about women's rights and I would like for you to vote in favor of codifing Roe v Wade, or passing a constitutional amendment in access of abortions."Like Always Aligning the Podcast? Leave a Review Here!Questions & Comments - Email me: hello@aasheekaa.comFollow on Instagram or TikTok Thank you for your SupportLove & Light,Aasheekaa

As we wrap up another year, this is a great time to reflect on the last 365 days. Reflecting helps contextualize the time that was, connect with what served your greatest good, when you felt most in alignment and review the areas that you want to improve upon next year.In this episode, your host Aasheekaa guides you through ten reflection questions. There are two ways you can follow along. The first is to grab a journal and a pen and pause the episode after each guided prompt to reflect and journal. The second way is to listen to the episode and then refer to the prompt questions below to go through your own session of reflection. Either way, ideally you will need 60 minutes for this exercise.Ten Guided Reflections for 2021: Did you live a life in alignment in 2021?What brought you the most joy?What area(s) of your life did you experience the most growth?What area(s) of your life did you not grow enough?What activities energized you?What did you find most challenging?What relationships are you most grateful for?Did you take care of yourself?What was your great lesson in 2021?After completing these reflections, write an advice letter to your former self - the version of you that was on January 1, 2021. From your Host - Aasheekaa:Thank you dear listeners for your support this year. Always Aligning is growing and I'am manifesting big things for our show next year. Your comments, reviews, shares and listens mean the world to me and I am forever grateful to you. See you next year!To Support the Show  *Share this episode with a friend**Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts***Subscribe on Apple/SpotifyFor any feedback and comments - DM me on Instagram or shoot me an email at hello@aasheekaa.com

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book. Of having said book represented by an agent. And then published to raving reviews? If so, let Annika's story of alignment inspire you.In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with  Annika Sharma, author of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words, on her journey from working in healthcare to  writing her own  manuscript and then some. Her second published book, "Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words" is the perfect cuddle-up-on-the-couch-with-a-warm-mug-of-chai-and-get-cozy and feel all the feels experience. She takes you on a journey of love in all its facets - romantic love, family and friendship love, love for your city and most importantly, love for your self.  The book is the first in the series Chai Masala Club, with two more books on the way!Annika is also co-host of the popular podcast "The Woke Desi."  When asked how she does it all, she shares her truth with utmost grace and vulnerability, washing away any myths about her journey being a walk in the park. From your Host - Aasheekaa:Less than 5% of published authors in the US are non-white. It is time we see ourselves represented and let our stories be heard. The best and only way to change this narrative is to buy books from BIPOC authors. You can purchase your own copy of Love, Chai & Other Four-Letter Words at a local bookstore, Bookshop and Amazon. To Support the Show*Share this episode with a friend**Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts***Subscribe on Apple/SpotifyFor any feedback and comments - DM me on Instagram or shoot me an email at hello@aasheekaa.com

15. Avani Sarkar never imagined that people would want to own cultural plush toys, let alone multiple of them.  And today, four years after launching Modi Toys with her brother Viral Modi - the pair have launched a suite of toys and books sparking curiosity for culture among children of the South Asian diaspora globally. Modi Toys is on a fun ride and this is just the beginning!In this episode of Always Aligning, our host Aasheekaa speaks with Avani on the intersection of commerce, culture and community; how Modi Toys is preserving culture through education and play while also holding space for stories from their community on hope, loss and healing. At the time of taping, Avani was a mother of two with a third on the way. Shortly after the episode, she gave birth to her third baby. Avani shares very vulnerably the delicate tightrope balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood and how she is learning to implement sustainable systems to help manage her respective worlds.Use CODE: AApod15 for 15% off $110 +Visit www.moditoys.com or @moditoys and bring home the magic of Modi Toys!----------------------------------From Your Host - AasheekaaLike this episode? Please leave us a review here. (Scroll to the bottom for reviews on Apple)As a new, woman of color hosted show - every share, subscribe, rating and review matters so much. Thank you!Connect with Aasheeka on Instagram here or through her website.

14. Jyoti Chand from @MamaJotes chats with Host Aasheekaa on how she used the power of social media to align with her dreams of comedy and writing. If you love funny, relatable reels, there's a high chance you've come across one of MamaJotes' viral videos. But did you know Jyoti has been pursuing comedy and writing for many years? While she was excited for motherhood and continues to see that as her primary and most important role, she eventually realized she could pursue her dreams and mom simultaneously. She no longer needed big city stages to be a comedian. "Instagram is my stage," says Jyoti. Tune in to this episode 14 of Always Aligning to learn more about her story and how she is building her dream life by authentically showing up on the internet.Sponsor:This episode is sponsored by Ranavat. RANAVAT is a skin and haircare line inspired by Indian traditions and cultures and formulated by scientist and engineer Michelle Ranavat. The line's hero treatment is the Radiant Rani brightening saffron serum which uses the power of Ayurveda and creates a more glowy, even skintone.  The line is available at stores like Credo and Neiman Marcus and also on ranavat.com.  To learn more, follow along on their Instagram @ranavat for skin and hair tips!Use CODE: WELCOMERB for 10% off for new customers----------------------------------From Your Host - AasheekaaLike this show? Please leave us a review here. (Scroll to the bottom for reviews)As a new, woman of color hosted show - every share, subscribe, rating and review matters so much. Thank you!Connect with Aasheeka on Instagram here or through her website.Want to work with Aasheekaa 1:1? Interested in the Group Coaching Program starting Early October?  Learn more here!

13. Do you want to raise your vibration? You may have heard the expression 'good vibes' or been around someone with this glowing, positive energy and wondered - what is the secret? Well, like with most things, there is no one secret.But there are several different ways you can practice HOW you can raise your vibration.Most of them are easy, simple and you can begin right away. You can begin the journey by exploring ways to work with you.In this episode on Always Aligning with your Host Aasheekaa, you will learn twelve ways you can increase your vibration right now. No tools necessary - just an open-mind, an open-heart and a willingness to expand your sense of self-awareness.From your Host:Like this show? Please leave us a review here. (Scroll to the bottom for reviews)As a new, woman of color hosted show - every share, subscribe, rating and review matters so much. Thank you!Connect with Aasheekaa on Instagram here or through her website.Want to work with Aasheekaa 1:1?Interested in the Group Coaching Program starting early October? Learn more here!

12. After sixteen years of being a SAHM, Zarna found herself struggling really hard to get back into the workforce. She felt like the world was passing her by everyday and it stripped her of her confidence. She began to pursue the HOW to get out of her routine while  considering WHAT the world needs, and through the support of her children and community she discovered her superpower  - making people laugh. The timing was brilliant; while her first stand-up comedy show was on Feb 2020 at Carolines in Broadway, the circumstances of March 2020 forced her to venture on to a different stage - Tik Tok. As of today, Zarna Garg has amassed over 45million + views on TikTok, performs stand-up comedy live, digitally and for her social media community.This episode is for anyone who has ever hesitated to take the first step. Been told that after you are a SAHM, there is nothing left. That Indian women don't write or perform stand-up comedy. That TikTok is just for Gen Z. That creativity has a limit. That reinventing yourself is impossible. This episode is for you!Watch Zarna Garg in action LIVE this weekend on August 15th near Edison, NJ in her show "Sari, Not Sorry" with special guests Pranav Behari and Usama Siddiquee. Click here for  ticket info. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------From Your Host - AasheekaaThank you for supporting Always Aligning. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.Who do you want me to interview next?Email me: hello@aasheekaa.com or DM me on Instagram and let me know  your thoughts!Loved the episode? *Please RATE & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. Review are really important during this growth stage. *Share the episode with a friend*Don't forget to SubscribeSeptember 2021 group coaching experience waitlist is underway.If you are a woman of color seeking support through a period of deep transition - this container safe space container is for you.  Connect with me for more.

11. Being on reality television, can change your reality. At least that is what Aparna has been experiencing.  The Netflix show "Indian Matchmaking" went viral when the world was still indoors and consuming all the content. It struck a controversial chord bringing to light many issues and opened up the floor for many a healthy debate. Aparna became a household name overnight and many facets of her world changed. In this episode of Always Aligning with host Aasheekaa , Aparna shares how she is flowing with the tides of her life and embracing unimaginable opportunities headed her way i.e.: publishing a book, taking a sabbatical from her ten + law career and even a move to New York. Aparna's vulnerability and honesty will immediately make you fall in love with the real person Aparna, a far cry different from the heavily edited version we saw on the silver screen. Embracing change, surrendering control and aligning with the present as it comes your way is no easy task, but Aparna speaks about what she chose to let go and the adventure she has embraced.Pre-order her book, She's Unlikeable releasing February 2021. Connect with Aparna on Instagram.Notes from Host Aasheekaa*Please  Rate & Review the show on Apple Podcasts*Share the episode with a friend*Don't forget to Subscribe*DM me on Instagram or send me an email to hello@aasheekaa.com // I welcome your feedback! September 2021 group coaching experience waitlist is underway.If you are looking to grow in a container of like-minded women, contact me!

10. Affirmations - is it a new buzzword? What exactly are affirmations? Do they  work? How do you practice them?In this episode, host Aasheekaa dives into her personal story of how she found the power of affirmations at a time in her life when she needed the support the most.She shares a specific time when she used it, and how she was able to shift into a more positive mindset using the power of affirmations and manifest her desires.In this episode, you will learn:Aasheekaa's personal story How she became familiar with affirmationsWhen she applied it as a practiceWays in which you can explore affirmationsExamples of affirmations you can tryTo quote Peggy Fitzsimmons, psychologist and author of Release: Create a Clutter Free and Soul Driven Life, “The thoughts we think determine our emotions, the energy we exude, and the actions we take. When we affirm a thought enough times, it becomes a belief."ResourcesVisit www.aasheekaa.com  - when you sign-up for the newsletter, you will receive a Free Gift of affirmations for you!Check out Aasheekaa' Instagram for a series of affirmations across various topics.If you enjoyed this episode, could I request you to please support me?You can support Always Aligning best by:1. Rate and review on Apple podcasts2. Share the episode with a friend3. Post a screenshot of you listening to the show on Instagram so I can re-post and don't forget to tag me @AasheekaaHave comments or questions? Want me to interview someone?Write to me hello@aasheekaa.com!  I appreciate your feedback and love hearing from my Always Aligning community. 

Ep. 9: Do you show up authentically on the internet?In this episode, I chat with Lisette Calveiro - content creator, coach and consultant of “all things influencer marketing”.Lissette's intro to the world of social media involved taking on debt to fund a lifestyle and sharing content that was similar to what she was seeing online - cutesy travel pics with catchy one liners. As she began to grow as a person of influence - she had a reckoning.  If she was going to share the highlights, she was also going to reveal the low lights. Through this revelation, Lissette learned what it meant to show up authentically and create impact. Through her brand, Influence with Impact, she helps others explore how to do the same.  This episode is for you fellow content creator, business owner and social media user.In this episode, you will learn from Lissette on 1. How to think of your "me-ssion statement" 2. How to align your personal values to the story you want to tell3. Ways to implement social media boundaries 4. Future trends to keep a look out forTo learn more about how to work with Lissette, you can visit her website and instagram.To connect with me, follow me on instagram here or sign up for my weekly Sunday newsletter.To support the show - please like, review and share with a friend! 

Have you ever spotted those paperback novels, with photos of a really attractive man with chiseled abs, or a stunning woman with beautiful, lush flowing hair and eyes to kill. If you ever took a peek inside, you would know that those romance novels offer way more than just romance. They are seductive, alluring, mysterious and thrilling.In this episode, you will hear from USA Today bestselling author Sienna Snow.  Author of romance novels, Snow published her first book after 40.  That her background is South Asian and that she includes South Asian characters in a racy genre of novels where we are supremely underrepresented is just one of the many fascinating things about her.Sienna's latest series - Street Kings - saw it's first release just last month, Dangerous Kings. Available where books are sold, this book will make for the perfect vacation read. I personally read  Masters of Secrets during a weekend getaway and loved it; it was everything I hoped from a sexy, thriller with hints of erotica and loads of romance, and so much more.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The introduction of this episode is dedicated to highlighting a humanitarian crisis - the Covid crisis in India. I mentioned links to verified organizations supporting the fight on ground and live. Could I request you to consider giving back to India during her time of need? A little bit goes a long way, and every dollar counts. Support India's Covid Crisis - Donate Today:Hemkunt FoundationDesai FoundationKhalsa AidConnect with your Host  Aasheekaa!DM Aasheekaa on InstagramEmail: hello@aasheekaa.comVisit her website

What happens when passion meets social impact meets business? Brown Girl MagazineCEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is on a mission to build an ecosystem supporting the South Asian diaspora. What started as advocacy to form a desi club at school, led her to follow her purpose of amplifying voices for the South Asian community and has now flourished into an impactful community.In this episode, you will learn how Trisha  has grown and managed a team of 200+ volunteers, writers, editors and more, her entrepreneurship lifestyle and her determination to build a profitable business while staying rooted to the mission of BGM - amplifying voices of marginalized communities and building spaces for those with dual identities.Click here to visit the Brown Girl Magazine website.From the Host:Always Aligning is growing and its all thanks to you. Watch this space for more but until then, let me know - do you love the show? Have a guest recommendation?You can write to me - your host  Aasheekaa, at hello@aasheekaa.com or DM me on IG. 

Ep. 6:  What does home look like to you? For Smriti and Kartik, it's life in a van, on the road, travelling, and living out their wanderlust dreams. Smriti and Kartik, a South Asian vanlifer couple, have been living and travelling in their self converted Campervan for the past 7 months. They started their journey in the East Coast of Canada and currently, are exploring the western part of the USA, hoping to get to their end destination - Patagonia. They have a cute dog called Everest who guards them from everything. This is the life they always envisioned for themselves and aligns with their values of freedom and adventure. How do two people with a unique vision for their life, find one another and actually build out the dream? Tune in to this episode of Always Aligning to learn more!You can follow their adventures on @thebrownvanlifeTo connect with Aasheekaa, you can follow her on @aasheekaa, or send her a note here.

Ep. 5: The journey through grief remains largely unknown; it's one of the most painful life experiences you may encounter, and yet remains completely mysterious.What happens at that time? How do you prepare for it? How do you cope?Do you ever find JOY?Michelle De-Souza is a South Asian New Yorker who has spent her entire life in Aviation - from obtaining her pilotslicense which led to her move from India to the U.S as a teen to working the private aviation sector for almost 10 years She is the founder of Same Skin - a digital platform for women of color to share their lived experiences across the world

Ep. 4: Sustainability and entrepreneurship don't typically go hand in hand, but Arjita Sethi is out to re-write the rules for herself and her life. In this episode, serial entrepreneur Arjita shares how she is focused on her mission of creating impact and making education accessible.e She is the founder and CEO of Equally, a universal platform to ignite the curiosity of kids. This became one of the semi finalists in the Global Learning XPrize and has reached kids in almost 10 countries.She currently serves on the Advisory Board of Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, San Francisco and is a lecturer at the San Francisco State University where she teaches entrepreneurship.Arjita is also the Founder of New Founder School, the most affordable platform for Immigrant and new founders to launch and scale their startups. www.newfounderschool.comhttps://arjitasethi.com

Ep. 3: Barkha is a kathak dancer, choreographer, educator, and the artistic director of Barkha Dance Company. She shares with us how she aligned with her passion for dance and dedicated her life to the pursuit of this classical art form.A touring artist, Barkha has performed solo and ensemble works at dance festivals in India and the U.S. She has been awarded a choreographic fellowship with NJPAC and in 2020 an Individual Artist grant from MAAF/NJSCA as well as mentorship in Dance/USA Institute for Leadership. Barkha was recently awarded a consultancy fellowship with Forge NYC.  Barkha teaches kathak to young and adult students while co-leading the NYC kathak practice group.You can learn more about her company here: http://www.barkhadance.com 

Ep. 2: Joya Dass, Founder of LadyDrinks and former TV anchor, shares with host Aasheekaa her experience connecting the dots between journalism and community building. She speaks about the systems she created to set herself up for success and how that has enabled her to build her community and support the women she holds space for. Tune in to learn about her career pivot, healing journey and how she practices focus and self-care."Right when you're outside of your comfort zone is when you start to grow and I'm really actively always pursuing that." Joya DassTo learn more about LadyDrinks visit https://joyadass.com/new-events/

Ep. 1: The WHY behind Always Aligning, and a brief introduction to your host Aasheekaa. Thank you for being here and I hope these conversations inspire you to continue to find alignment in your own life.  To support the show: Hit that Subscribe button, Leave a Review and Share it with a Friend.  www.aasheekaa.com