Chai with Chhavi

Without the unknown, life is just a stale reputation of old patterns and memories. It's only when you wander into the unknown that you truly experience living life... Here is my personal compass and what I rely on to make the unknown a little easier to navigate. I hope it helps you on your journey as well!

Getting vulnerable on this episode of Chai with Chhavi. Today's episode is inspired by events that took place this past week. Rejection stinks, but it is something that we will all face at some point in life. Regardless of that, rejection and the opinions of others DO NOT define you. I hope this chat helps anyone who may be dealing with rejection get a new perspective on the situation and the motivation to keep going. YOU ARE ENOUGH.

The game changed when she learned to accept and love herself exactly as she was… I wanted to share a couple of thoughts I journaled about last night. I've been hearing and seeing a lot about people comparing themselves to others, not feeling good enough, and feeling the need to change parts of themselves to feel accepted. Growing up, I struggled with feeling good in my skin quite a bit. There were moments I wished I was skinnier, had a lighter complexion, had clearer skin, or just looked more "beautiful." You can change countless things externally, but nothing will improve until you change your mindset and inner game. When I learned to accept and love myself exactly as I am and embrace what I've been given, the game changed. This doesn't mean that you can't or shouldn't strive to improve yourself; it's about learning to love where you are while getting to where you want to be. You are uniquely and beautifully made. Trying to be a "copy" of someone else is an injustice to you and your excellence, and it robs the world of knowing the best "you" that you can be.

In this episode, I have on my friend Dilan of DNA Fitness UK. Back in February on World Cancer Day, I chatted with Dilan, who shared his journey battling cancer with me. I was so inspired and so moved by his strength and resilience that I needed to share our conversation with you.

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Chai with Chhavi motivational talks! I am obsessed with watching motivational videos, reading books, and learning about other people. I feel like I come across so many valuable gems in my day-to-day life, which helps me immensely with my mindset so I thought that I would create this series to share some of the ideas I come across with you! In today's episode, I talk about reshaping your perception of negativity, how I deal with it, and some action steps you can incorporate into your life! Enjoy!

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Chai with Chhavi motivational talks! I am obsessed with watching motivational videos, reading books, and learning about other people. I feel like I come across so many valuable gems in my day-to-day life, which helps me immensely with my mindset so I thought that I would create this series to share some of the ideas I come across with you! In today's episode, we talk about “Daring Greatly” and how growth lies beyond the comfort zone. It takes courage and strength to put yourself out there, so be proud of yourself for taking a step in that direction. I hope this episode helps give you some insight, confidence, and clarity with your goals. Enjoy!

NADIA JAGESSAR, POPULARLY KNOWN FOR BEING A PART OF THE NETFLIX SHOW, INDIAN MATCHMAKING, IS AN EVENT PLANNER AND STAYS IN NEW JERSEY WITH HER FAMILY. NADIA IS NOT JUST OF INDIAN HERITAGE, BUT GUYANESE, INDIAN, AND AMERICAN, UNLIKE OTHER CAST MEMBERS OF INDIAN MATCHMAKING. SHE IS AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN AND RUNS HER OWN EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY NAMED, ‘EUPHORIA'. BESIDES THAT, NADIA ALSO WORKS AS AN ASSOCIATE MARKETING MANAGER FOR GIVAUDAN AND LOOKS AFTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. In this episode, we talk about her journey on the show, how she balances her multiple hats, hacks for getting organized, and so much more.

NIA SANCHEZ IS MISS USA 2014 AND MISS UNIVERSE 2014 1ST RUNNER UP. NIA HAS A 4TH DEGREE BLACK BELT IN TAEKWONDO AND WAS NAMED AS THE GLOBAL TAEKWONDO AMBASSADOR BY WORLD TAEKWONDO FEDERATION. In this episode of Chai with Chhavi we talk about her passion for Taekwondo, pageant journey, life lessons, and more.⁠ ⁠

FROM BHANGRA TO RAAS TO BOLLYWOOD, THE JIKARIA SISTERS HAVE GAINED OVER 300K FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK THROUGH THEIR DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY, RE-CREATIONS, AND TUTORIALS. THE SISTER TRIO, OMIKA, AASHIKA, AND RISHIKA JIKARIA, ARE ORIGINALLY FROM NEW YORK. THEY STARTED POSTING DANCE VIDEOS TO TIKTOK WHEN THEY'D RETURNED HOME FOR QUARANTINE, WHICH QUICKLY GAINED TRACTION ON THE APP. INCORPORATING ELEMENTS OF SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE IN THEIR VIDEOS, THEY'VE REMADE THE “OH NA NA NA” CHALLENGE WITH DANDIYA AND CREATED A GARBA-INSPIRED DANCE TO THE SONG “KAMARIYA” WHICH RECEIVED OVER 15 MILLION VIEWS. In this episode of Chai with Chhavi, we talk about their dancing journeys, virality, and making time for the things you love.

A UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ALUM, SHIVANI BAFNA IS A BOLLYWOOD HOST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND INFLUENCER. SHE HAS INTERVIEWED OVER 150 ACTORS, MUSICIANS, AND INFLUENCERS FOR NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST SOUTH ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT SHOW, INCLUDING SHAH RUKH KHAN, ZOYA AKTAR, AND GURU RANDHAWA. ALONG WITH HOSTING, SHE MODELS FOR BRAND CAMPAIGNS, ACTS IN VARIOUS PROJECTS, EMCEES AT LIVE EVENTS, AND INSPIRES YOUNG SOUTH ASIANS TO PURSUE THEIR PASSION. In today's episode of Chai with Chhavi, we talk about chasing opportunities and dreams, staying true to set values, handling rejections, relationships, and more.

IN 2014, NINA DAVULURI MADE HISTORY AS THE FIRST INDIAN-AMERICAN WOMAN TO BECOME MISS AMERICA. SINCE THEN, SHE HAS BEEN ARDENTLY ADVOCATING FOR CULTURAL COMPETENCY, PHILANTHROPY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS. Currently, she is working to increase awareness on the issue of colorism via her docuseries, Complexion. In today's episode of Chai with Chhavi, we discuss confidence, colorism, and the process of creating a docuseries.

Chai with Chhavi is where I invite people who I admire to have a cup of chai with me as they share a little more about their journeys, challenges, and lessons they've learned. My goal is to inspire and motivate others to live more fulfilled lives through this series.