Brown Girls Rising

BGR is back and today Saishaa discusses the difficulties behind getting a Green Card in the United States. She also interviews Pareen, Lakshmi, and Niranjana from Improve the Dream who provide insight on the impact the Green Card backlog has for students who legally immigrated to the US at a young age, also known as Documented Dreamers. Improve the Dream's links: Sign the Petition LinkTree Website Instagram: @improvethedream Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

What has Saishaa been up to this summer? So much, including CIT at sleepaway camp, work, vacations, and of course the college application process! Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

IT'S MY PODCAST ANNIVERSARY?! How is this real? I can't believe I started Brown Girls Rising 1 whole year ago- that's crazy! Thank you so much to everyone who's listened to the show and supported my platform. Today, you'll hear me reflect on a year of podcasting and share my Never Have I Ever Season 2 predictions with Shivika! Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

What inspired me to start my podcast? Why a podcast, instead of a book or YouTube channel? What tips do I have for other podcasters? These are some of the questions Saishaa answers as she takes a trip down memory lane and tells you all about why she started Brown Girls Rising, and what it's like being a high school podcaster. Special mentions: Be a guest BGR Linktree Stay connected :) ★ Instagram ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok ★ Website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

This week, Saishaa discusses some moments in her life where she has felt out of place being an Indian person in America. She discusses how she doesn't like spicy food (maybe even Flamin' Hot Cheetos?), and how her family doesn't go to "functions" at the temple or Indian Community Center. Also, listen to her play the "Basmati Rice Test" to find out how desi she really is! Play the Basmati Rice Test: https://sid.fyi/basmatiRiceTest India is facing a heartbreaking COVID-19 crisis right now. Please consider donating or spreading the word: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMutualAidIndia&e=ATMOuNi0AR8P-mLr9UmT7dVYL-qW4MHKYsKc-25oHYOX6TGpSyjewsRBn-_fFtqtcSBO-ZKx78WVb8fL&s=1 Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In today's episode, Saishaa discusses her relationship with her Indian parents and their views on dating and boyfriends, clothes, and makeup, and school. Listen to find out her parents' reactions when her sister told them about Saishaa's "boyfriend", and where the other 5 points went when she got a 95. India is facing a heartbreaking COVID-19 crisis right now. Please consider donating or spreading the word: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMutualAidIndia&e=ATMOuNi0AR8P-mLr9UmT7dVYL-qW4MHKYsKc-25oHYOX6TGpSyjewsRBn-_fFtqtcSBO-ZKx78WVb8fL&s=1 Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In this week's episode, Saishaa chats with Unnati Gupta about her organization, Youth at Berwyn, her upcoming book, Opportunity Day, and why South Asian girls need to be represented in business fields. Saishaa's aunt, Ayonija Gupta, also sends in audio clips discussing her experience as a South Asian business owner. India is facing a heartbreaking COVID-19 crisis right now. Please consider donating or spreading the word: https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMutualAidIndia&e=ATMOuNi0AR8P-mLr9UmT7dVYL-qW4MHKYsKc-25oHYOX6TGpSyjewsRBn-_fFtqtcSBO-ZKx78WVb8fL&s=1 Unnati's links: https://www.tedxyouthberwyn.org/ https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/opportunity-day-by-unnati-gupta#/ https://www.instagram.com/_unnatigupta/ Ayonija's links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayonijagupta https://www.chicastic.com/ https://twitter.com/chicastic?lang=en Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In today's bonus episode, Saishaa and her sister, Shivika discuss their favorite foods, dislikes, and tell funny stories behind some of the best foods they've eaten. Can you believe they got in trouble for eating too many latkes at summer camp?! Make sure to stay till the end to hear Shivika's *amazing* impression of Saishaa, the host of BGR *insert facepalm* lol! Special thanks to Shivs for being a guest today! Be sure to check out The Future Lawyers. IG Handle: @thefuturelawyers Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In today's episode, Saishaa interviews the founder of The Young Writer's Initiative, Riya Cyriac, as well as the founders of The Wallet Project, Sarah Kathuria and Kirthi Manivannan. They discuss the impact of their respective organizations as well as vent about high school during the COVID-19 pandemic. A representative from RISE also sends in audio clips discussing her organization's mission. The Young Writer's Initiative: twyi.org juvenpress.com instagram: @twyiorg The Wallet Project: instagram: @the.wallet.project https://www.thewalletprojectt.com/ RISE: instagram: @org.rise linktr.ee/riseorg Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In today's episode, Saishaa and her guests discuss being South Asian Girls in the field of medicine, offer advice on being high school students interested in medicine, and discuss South Asian representation in various medical specialties.  Thank you to Sanya, Meera, and Riya for being guests on this episode! Be sure to follow them/ their organizations: Sanya: https://linktr.ee/medicalwonders https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMerS5bgr/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfw0vTqNAzdFRs89s6uXTZA https://medicalwonderss.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/medical.wonders/ https://www.instagram.com/sxnyaa/ Meera: https://www.instagram.com/m33rashankar/ Riya: https://www.instagram.com/thedailydosage.20/ https://www.instagram.com/_riya.patel/ https://thedailydosage20.wixsite.com/mysite Stay connected :) ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In this episode, Saishaa and actress Shelly Bhalla (Jane the Virgin, American Crime Story, General Hospital) discuss their experiences growing up South Asian, what it's like being a South Asian actress in the American film + entertainment industry,  and Shelly tells her incredible story of becoming an actress. Of course, they also discuss the critically-acclaimed Golden Globe winner rom-com series, Jane the Virgin, and answer a very important question: are you on Team Michael or Team Rafael? *There are some spoilers in this episode. However, I believe all should listen to this episode, regardless of whether you have watched Jane the Virgin or not!* :) Many thanks to Shelly for joining us for today's episode! Be sure to follow Shelly: Instagram: @shellyfromtheblock Experience Camps: https://experiencecamps.org/get-involved  Stay connected :)  ★ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ ★ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com ★ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en ★ Website: https://browngirlsrisingpo.wixsite.com/welcome --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

In this episode, Saishaa chats with TikTok star, Palak Miglani, about all things relating to being South Asian, self-care tips, how to become TikTok famous, college applications, and more! Saishaa also discusses her social media/ podcast break and why taking breaks is important for mental health. Special thanks to Palak for joining us for today's episode! Be sure to follow Palak: TikTok: @palakmiglanii Instagram: @palakmiglanii Stay connected :) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsrisingpod/ Email: browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@browngirlsrisingpod?lang=en --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

Today, I did a Q and A with my sister, Shivika! We answered a lot of questions submitted by Instagram followers, and had so much fun recording. This episode is intended to be lighthearted, and so you could get to know me, the host, a bit better! I hope you enjoy today's episode!  Instagram- @browngirlsrisingpod Email- browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

Today, I got to have four amazing South Asian female led organizations on Brown Girls Rising! @wereallqueenspod, @tutorolive, @karishmachildrenwelfare and @cedocanada! These organizations are led by amazing women and it was important to me to share their initiatives with you all! Email- browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com Insta-@browngirlsrisingpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

The hit Netflix series “Never Have I Ever” hit right at home with so many South Asian families when it was released in April, because many had not seen a family that “looked like them” on American television before. However, many felt like the show was not “realistic” or “relied on too many stereotypes”. Today, I am sharing my honest opinions and favorite moments from the show with my friend Carmen, as well as Maansi from @healingword.atl on Instagram. If you have any questions or would like to reach out, please feel free to email me at browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com and our Instagram page is @browngirlsrisingpod . I hope you enjoy listening to today's episode, as I give my insight on the world of Devi Vishwakumar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

Black Lives Matter. Today, you will hear conversations with my friends Leela and Isabella where we discuss BLM and this powerful movement in the United States that is “ advocating for non-violent civil disobedience in protest against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against Black people.” Links to support: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ BLM reading list: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list BLM movie list: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/gmp32837611/black-lives-matter-movies-netflix/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

Today I am discussing my favorite parts about being Indian- like the amazing food, fashion, and more! You will also hear from Anaya and Surya who sent in what they love about being South Asian as well. Check us out on Instagram- @browngirlsrisingpod or send us an email to browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions or just to say hi! I hope you enjoyed today's episode, and we'll see you in two weeks! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message

Welcome to the first episode of Brown Girls Rising! Join me today as I talk about what it has been like having a very mispronounced name and tell stories of some of the hilarious mispronunciations I have gotten. You will also hear from Shivika and Shaila who share their experiences with their names as well. Check us out on Instagram- @browngirlsrisingpod or send us an email to browngirlsrisingpodcast@gmail.com if you have any questions or just to say hi! I hope you enjoy today's episode- Names! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/browngirlsrising/message