Hamro Yatra

In today'e episode we have Suprina Thapa, the first Nepali mainstream TV presenter in the UK. Most of my guests are born in Nepal and have moved overseas at some point in their lives, so it was interesting to hear Suprina's story of being a third generation British Nepali, the differences and similarities we share. In this episode we explore Suprina's love and drive for presenting, how she got started in this field and where she sees this path taking her. She walks us through how she processes setbacks, hate messages and most importantly uses every opportunity and roadblock to grow and progress. She has a good head on her shoulders and I am personally very excited to see her kicking goals. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

In today's episode we are joined by Sneha Shakya Shrestha,  the youngest as well as the only female Nepali barrister in the UK. Sneha was born in Kathmandu, Nepal as an only child for an extended period of time. In this episode, Sneha shares with us the joys and challenges of being the first child in the family and how this has helped shape her personality and the career path she has chosen. Sneha is highly ambitious, confident and diligent. We go over how she got into pursuing law as a career, the challenges and highlights in her field and the importance of not rushing. I hope this episode helps you to let go of your fears and continue to seek the bigger picture in your life. Sneha has also been generous to offer advice to anyone looking to get into law, so don't hesitate to reach out to her. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Today's episode has been a long time in the making and I'm glad we were finally able to do this interview with none other than model, activist and actress Anjali Lama. Born in Nuwakot, Nepal, Anjali comes from a big family of nine. In this episode, we discuss Anjali's life in her village and what growing up in a big family was like for her. We go over her resilient journey from her village ploughing fields to building her identity and community in Kathmandu and then modelling for top Indian designers in India. Anjali is strong and adaptable to say the least and it is this with this grit that she persisted on her journey and became the first transgender model to walk Lakme Fashion Week in 2017. Her path has been anything but rosy however you can find Anjali always focused on the positives, taking matters on her own hands and persistently working hard towards her goals.  This mantra has helped her appear in Calvin Klein's campaign, countless magazine covers and most recently a Hollywood anthology. She is the epitome of hardwork and continuous progress. I hope this conversation inspires you to break your barriers and make your dreams come true. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review - this helps other listeners find us. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Today we are joined by artist & activist Jerusha Rai. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jerusha's love for music started early – be it playing in bands or church choirs, music has always been a safe haven for them.  They have always been interested in people, how societies work and you can tell this curiosity has carried over into their music as well. In this episode, we go over Jerusha's childhood and the pressure they felt to conform to the individualized, western idea of society.  At 19, they moved to UK where they connected with artists of Nepali diaspora – to whom they credit their knowledge and growth as an artist. Currently living in NYC, Jerusha also shares with us the personal elements that have played into making of each of their albums, which I believe has made their music special to their audience. We discuss their involvement in ‘Haatemalo Collective' – a volunteer led organization and the instrumental work they are doing in raising awareness and funds for the Dalit-bahujan movement. You can support them here.  Jerusha is humble and soulful, it was a pleasure getting to hear their story and I hope it inspires you to take some time to reflect and go back to your roots to heal and liberate yourself. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Our guest for this episode is Aastha Pandey. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Aastha moved to Beijing with her family when she was only 2 months old. Fluent in Mandarin amongst other languages, Aastha is a strong and confident woman who is unapologetically herself. In this episode, we go over Aastha's childhood growing up in China and the intricate duality we all face of being brought up in a different culture yet trying to hold on to our Nepali heritage. We dive deeper into the idea of beauty taking into account Aastha's very own experiences with beauty pageants. While talking about our insecurities, Aastha drives home the importance of self-acceptance more than anything else. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Today we have with us Ayesha Giri, our first guest from New Zealand. With a degree in Hospitality and Events Management, Ayesha has worked tirelessly to build a career in Marketing but she will always be a musician at heart. The only female leading a band during the second season of Sprite Band Challenge back in 2010 Kathmandu and winning the second runner up award, Ayesha is a force to reckon with.   In this episode, we deep dive into Ayesha's childhood, her growing up in a conservative family and breaking through societal barriers. We also discuss how therapy has helped her and the importance of it. Having gone through different life adversities, it is uplifting to hear Ayesha be so positive and still have the drive to build her empire.  I can't thank Ayesha enough for trusting me with her story and being so open & vulnerable. I hope her journey inspires you to have more empathy and be kinder to yourself and others.   As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us here.

Today we have with us Dr Kristina Gauchan. Born in Nepal, Kristina moved to England with her family when she was only 6 years old.  A dentist by profession, Kristina enjoys her job and the impact it has in her patients. In this episode, we go over how Kristina got interested in pursuing dentistry, her experience working as a dentist in England and how she dealt with having to uproot her life to move to the States and get qualified all over again to practice dentistry again. For those who have been through this, knows it isn't an easy process, but, with a smile, a positive attitude & a strong support network, Kristina has now graduated from University of Boston with a Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry. Kristina is persistent and sees every obstacle as an opportunity to learn more. I'm excited to see Kristina continue her journey in the West Coast of US later this year and have no doubt that she will be able to overcome any challenge that comes her way, with a smile on her face. You can follow her journey here.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on thisishamroyatra.com/support.

For today's episode we have Mili Adhikari, menstrual health advocate and activist. Based in the US, Mili has a degree in Public Health and is the director of the North American Chapter of ‘Dignified Menstruation'. She has also recently received admission to UC Davis School of Medicine. In this episode, we go over what it means to be a girl in our society, moving from Nepal to the States, the application process for medical schools and her drive to become a holistic medical practitioner. She educates us on the power imbalance between menstruators and non-menstruators and how this discrimination has helped shape her passion in the field of reproductive health. Mili is grounded, knows her worth and emphasises the importance of being your authentic self. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on www.thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Today’s guest is the wonderful Arati Subba. Born in Urlabari and eldest of three, Arati is a people’s person and full of life. A hustler from her childhood, Arati is the kind of person to churn a lemon factory when life gives her lemons. In this episode, we deep dive into the journey she has taken to follow her passion in fashion, what her jobs entailed and eventually what led her to leave her full-time job to travel the world with her boyfriend. Currently stuck in Kathmandu, Nepal, we also go over how she has been spending her days during COVID lockdown, the importance of always trying and why yellow is her favourite colour. You don’t want to miss this one! It’s been a pleasure speaking with such a resilient and beautiful human. I wish Arati all the best and look forward to witnessing her growth even more in the future. You can follow her personal journey here, while this leads you to her travel page and details on her new venture 'Kipat Kipat' can be found here.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review. You can also financially support us on www.thisishamroyatra.com/support.

Our guest for today is the lovely Alena Gurung. Born in Nepal, Alena has moved quite a bit living in Hongkong and Brunei before finally settling in the UK with her family.  She comes from generation of family members working in the army, which has eventually led her to finding her own career in the British Army as well.  In this episode, we go over Alena’s love for acting impersonating Disney characters as a child, her teenage years in the pageantry & modelling world to now being in the British army as a single mum. We explore what life is like working in the British army and the changes motherhood has brought in her life.  Through the ups and downs of her life, it is inspiring to see the gratitude Alena brings along in her day and the positivity she marches forward with. You can tell from our conversation that Alena now has a depth to her from all her life experiences and a beautiful son around whom her life revolves. You can follow her journey here.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous. This really helps other listeners find our podcast. Thank you

Today we are joined by bridal makeup artist and a rising influencer Chhimmi Gurung. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Chhimmi has been into the arts from early on. She has taken this passion for creativity into the world of bridal makeup here in the UK. When the COVID-19 lockdowns started last year, Chhimmi’s wedding makeup business took a big hit but she has been able to turn the situation around and start building her personal brand online.  It has been such a pleasure to witness her growth over the year and gain the momentum she truly deserves. In this episode, we go through various challenges Chhimmi went through to start her bridal makeup business. We also deep dive into how she has been able to pivot during the year of uncertainty and come out of it stronger than ever. You can follow her journey here.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous. This really helps other listeners find our podcast. Thank you! Until next time

Today’s episode comes highly requested and it is with none other than Chef Santosh Shah. One of my highlights from last year was seeing Santosh Shah in national TV representing Nepali cuisine in Masterchef UK 2020, so it has been an absolute pleasure talking to him and learning about his journey so far. Born in Karjanha village, Nepal, Santosh Shah has been hardworking & entrepreneurial from an early age. He has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and from his presentation in Masterchef, we also know he is super creative. In this episode we go over Santosh’s journey from Nepal selling pauroti and plastic bags to moving to India at the age of 15, working his way to being an executive chef and moving to the UK. Santosh reminds us that you are the master of your own life & that no one knows you better than yourself. He believes that you are never too old to learn and grow either. You can see this drive from the positivity he radiates in everything he does. I hope this conversation inspires you to set and tweak your life’s formula accordingly to receive the outcome you want. You can follow Santosh on his Instagram here.   As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

Namaste & welcome back to Hamro Yatra. On our first episode of 2021, we have TV personality Sujan Shakya. Based in Seoul, South Korea, Sujan is kind and down to earth. He is also the youngest Nepali to be recognised & given the ‘Honorary Seoul Citizen’ award for his contributions in bridging the gap between Seoul and Nepal. In this episode, we will go over Sujan’s journey from Nepal to South Korea, his own struggles learning a new language and finishing university while supporting himself. Taking Oprah as a role model, Sujan has been inspired to say ‘yes’ to life which has helped him land the opportunity to be involved in local television and has changed his life trajectory. His journey so far is such a great example of how you never know what lies ahead of you and all you can do is be patient, continue working hard and be ready for any opportunities life throws at you. You can follow his journey here.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

On our final episode for the year 2020, we have none other than international fashion model, and singer songwriter Varsha Thapa.Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Varsha has walked countless runways in cities all over the world and appeared in prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harpers Bazaar amongst many. A true Sagittarius at heart, Varsha is spontaneous, values her freedom and is unwavering in identifying and reaching her goals. With life as her mentor, her experiences and learnings can be heard in her first song ‘Maaya’ and her newly released EP ‘Adhuro’.In this episode we go over Varsha’s childhood and how her curious nature has guided her to where she is today. Amidst our love for pahelo daal, we explore her journey to self-love and drive to achieve what most of us would call impossible. I hope this episode encourages you to embrace your own shadows and create the life you want wherever you are.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

Our guest for the 18th episode is award winning filmmaker Asmita Shrish.Growing up in Nepal, Asmita spent the early years of her childhood travelling around remote areas of Nepal with her family and getting homeschooled in the grounds on Mustang. She completed her undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering, Masters in Visual Arts & Animation and after some self exploration and introspection, discovered her passion for filmmaking.  You can tell from her documentaries and films that she is passionate about storytelling that anchors real issues and personal narratives which are so relatable.In this episode, we go over Asmita’s journey from Mustang to her career today as a filmmaker. She walks us through the process and stories behind her work which I found absolutely fascinating. The path to your passion is not always linear and Asmita is a perfect example. Even though it took her a while to find her calling, she is a trailblazer in her field now with the goal of breaking social constructs. If you are an aspiring filmmaker and are looking for guidance or mentorship, you can reach out to Asmita directly on Instagram here.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.  

For our 17th episode, we are joined by musician Sajjan Raj Vaidya.Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sajjan grew up in a supportive household where his interest in music was inspired and nurtured. This has helped Sajjan into the musician you know today, however what might fascinate you is that along with his passion for music, Sajjan has also been diligently applying himself in fields other than music. He’s had a career in finance working at the likes of JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, KPMG etc and is now pivoting into the field of software engineering.In this episode we talk about the hard work that goes behind his songs that have captivated thousands. Blurring the lines between the so called conventional and unconventional fields, Sajjan shows us that you can pursue both and excel in them - it doesn’t have to be one or the other.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous. You can also message us on Instagram or email at askhamroyatra@gmail.com for feedback or if you'd like to suggest any guests with inspiring stories ✨

Our guest for today is the fiercely independent and resilient Durga Gurung.Having known her all my life, I was certainly excited to talk about her journey but this episode ended up being more than just our regular catchups. It was eye opening and I’m even more proud to call her my cousin. Born in Hong Kong, Durga finished high school in the States. She then took it upon herself to forge a path to graduate with a science degree with the goal of self- reliance. She is realistic, highly motivated by her goals and not afraid to work hard. Her journey has taken her to London where she is currently based working as a dental hygienist. She is also one of the co-founders of AFNO, a charity organisation to help Nepali elderly communities here in London.In this episode we explore Durga’s journey to financial independence, the highs and the lows. We talk about discovering & acknowledging things in your life that are gratifying and in turn redefining the conventional idea of success.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

I’m excited to present to you our guest for today - journalist, mountaineer, motivational speaker, comedienne, social activist Shailee Basnet.Shailee started her career as a journalist fresh out of college and very soon found a way to satiate her hunger for adventure. Shailee along with 9 other women successfully climbed Mt Everest, the world’s highest mountain just at the age of 25. And this was just the beginning! Shailee then co-founded Seven Summits Women Team who have then gone to successfully climb the highest summits in the remaining six continents of the world.She is passionate about quality education, women’s empowerment and doesn’t leave any stones unturned to give back to the community. Shailee is also the first Nepali to perform at Gotham Comedy Club. I could go on and on about her accomplishments and the list would still fall short of covering this powerhouse of a woman.In this episode, we explore what drives Shailee to take life by the horns, deep dive into the idea of success and the importance of play. Her journey is absolutely astounding and I hope it encourages you to find your own Everest and conquer it.If you'd like to follow her journey and help the Seven Summits Women Team, you can visit their websites:http://sevensummitswomen.org/https://www.shaileebasnet.com/As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

Today we have with us Nirvana Bhandary, a globe trotter, feminist writer & activist.If you follow her on instagram or have read her work, you will know that she is unabashedly herself. Founder of Sister Orator & FProjectNepal, Nirvana is passionate about women’s empowerment. She uses her voice in inspiring and encouraging nonconformity in taboo topics such as sex, desire & nudity.In this episode we explore Nirvana’s love of travel & the impact it has had on her life so far. We talk about the role of journaling in her writing, how she got started with her projects & her journey with being comfortable with her truest self.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

Today’s guest is beauty influencer Masna Gurung or popularly known as MasnaX. Social media influencers have taken the world by storm, we see their content on a daily basis yet fail to understand the work that goes behind the content creation and the viability of it all. It’s an area that I personally am quite curious about and I’m glad Masna has been so candid about her world in this episode. Growing up with her own insecurities and subjected to the disparity in beauty standards, Masna believes that beauty is how you feel about yourself and drives the importance of representation in beauty portrayed by media. She is very clear on what she represents and is not afraid to voice her opinions on her social media platform which has almost 200k followers. In this episode we explore the great relationship she has with her dad, how she started a career out of instagram and the importance of being financially savvy. Only 24 years old, she is humble and wise, and admits is on her own journey to becoming more self aware. I wish her the absolute best and look forward to seeing her journey flourish. You can follow Masna on Instagram @masnax and YouTube here. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5-star review if you're feeling generous.

Moving to London at the age of 7 from Nepal, Sampada Gurung has been creating a name for herself through pottery.With a degree in Illustration, Sampada has been able to combine her education with her love for ceramics to create quirky pottery pieces that sets her designs apart. She has also founded her own studio ‘The Slightly Curious’ where she runs pottery and drawing workshops to inspire and encourage others to be curious and creative.She approaches life in a similar way to the craft of pottery - something to continually get better at. In this episode we go over all the happy accidents that have helped shape Sampada’s journey so far, including her recent stint on the Season 3 of the 'Great Pottery Throwdown'. You can follow her journey on Instagram @sampadagurung. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. 

Today we have a really interesting guest for you - 6 times UK Latte Art Champion, writer, and business owner - Dhan Tamang.Born in a village in Kavre, Dhan Tamang moved to Kathmandu for higher studies and very early on understood the value of hard work and perseverance. His journey took him to Kuwait where he worked over 14 hours a day, 6-7 days a week and instead of lamenting about it, you’ll find him grateful for this opportunity.Dhan Tamang is incredible at setting goals for himself and reaching them - be it speaking fluently in English or winning latte art competitions or writing a book on coffee art. With all my guests, I try to research as much as I can but even with all my research, Dhan’s story had me on the edge and I left the conversation completely inspired - you will hear me wow alot! In this episode, you will hear Dhan’s journey from Nepal to becoming the fourth in the World Latte Art Championship. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge, promoting Nepali coffee and grinding away. You can follow his journey on instagram @dhantamang1. You can find more information on his roastery here, cafes here and his book on coffee art here. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. The screenshots you’ve been sharing with key insights on the episodes and tagging us @hamro.yatra on instagram truly make my day - so thank you and keep them coming!

Being chosen to design for Miss Nepal when she was just 17, Sanyukta has been using art to express herself from an early age. Her path to finding her purpose took her to attend Masters degree in London College of Fashion, and eventually the opening of her bridal boutique ‘Behuli’ on her own terms - being kind to people and the earth. The first Nepali fashion and sustainable bridal designer to have one of her sustainable couture creations preserved in the prestigious Fashion Museum in Bath, UK, you can certainly say Santukta’s bridal designs are well sought after.In this episode, we go over Sanyukta’s journey of juggling being a teenager and a budding designer to making her mark in Nepali fashion industry, then leaving all the fame and recognition to start from scratch in London. She might be shy in nature but has the strongest willpower and the most positive mindset. A big believer of listening to one’s instincts, Sanyukta has found her idea of success in her family and purpose in fashion.You can find more information on Sanyukta & her store here . Correction:  During the introduction, we mention that Sanyukta designed for Miss Nepal 1997, but it was actually for Miss Nepal 1998. 

Currently living in the UK, GDiipa needs no introduction in the Nepali community. From amassing around 486k subscribers on Youtube in the last 10 years, GDiipa has also been busy creating her own empire. She launched ‘Pari Cosmetics’ in 2019 with her own line of makeup brushes, eye lashes, makeup bags and contact lenses. In this episode, we talk about GDiipa’s inspirational journey to turn her dreams into reality. GDiipa is no stranger to adversities - from being fired at three different jobs, to her first product launch failing and even getting scammed multiple times, she has never stopped believing in herself and her vision. She is focused and determined to unlock her untapped potential and in the process inspires many to do the same.  As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous.

Dubbed as the pioneer of the neo Nepali folk sound, Diwas Gurung has certainly developed a niche genre that sets him apart in the Nepali music scene. Currently living in New York, Diwas Gurung started his musical journey from his school days which led to a brief stint with Albatross way back when and as they say rest is history. In this episode, we go over the challenges of turning his passion of music into career and how he still stays inspired. Even with over two decades of experience, Diwas dai still enjoys learning and growing as an artist. He takes opportunities as they come, isn’t afraid to fail and holds a pragmatic view of life and success. You can find Diwas Gurung on Instagram @diwasg to follow his journey. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. The screenshots you’ve been sharing with key insights on the episodes and tagging us @hamro.yatra on instagram truly make my day - so thank you and keep them coming!

Janaki works as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Medicine in the UK, and is currently studying to do her Masters. She is one of the co-founders of Hempnath, an ethical, and sustainable brand that curates bags made from hemp. Not only this, she also works BTS at U Inspire TV with her husband. She is an integral part of the Nepali Community here in the UK and I am sure everyone who knows her will commend her work ethic and positivity.In this episode we talk about Janaki’s journey from the village Marichaur, Nepal to UK. As it is with most of our guests, her journey hasn’t been clear cut. From having to transition from speaking in her mother-tongue Kham to Nepali and English, witnessing the beginning of the civil war in Nepal, redoing her degree, Janaki is perseverant and has this insatiable drive to be the best version of herself.You can follow Janaki on her journey on Instagram @j_punn. As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, 'subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. The screenshots you’ve been sharing with key insights on the episodes and tagging us @hamro.yatra on instagram truly make my day - so thank you and keep them coming! 

Born in Hongkong, Amazumi has moved around quite a bit, including Nepal, India & London and is now currently living in Ghent, Belgium. She is one of the most versatile and progressive Nepali rap artists recognised internationally but it hasn’t always been an easy path. A queen of many names, Amazumi emphasises on not listening to naysayers and instead focusing on your own progression.In this episode, Amazumi goes over how she deals with the rise and falls since she started pursuing rap and music back in 2010. She believes that hard work eventually pays off which we can certainly witness in her own journey.You can follow Amazumi on Instagram @amazumii and her music at https://soundcloud.com/amazumi.As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family.Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. The screenshots you’ve been sharing with key insights on the episodes and tagging us @hamro.yatra on instagram truly make my day - so thankyou and keep them coming! 

NYC based jewellery maker, Arpana is well known for her mark in fashion & art with her work being featured in leading publications such as the New York Times, Vogue and worn during the Victoria Secret Fashion Show. Arpana has also modelled in campaigns for Loreal, Apple & Lufthansa to name a few and listed in New York Times 30 under 30.Under all her accomplishments, lie a humble and soulful human being who is always striving to grow and looking for ways to be her best. Sharing a similar sense of humour, this interview felt like reconnecting with an old friend, reminiscing about dear old Kathmandu and bursting into fits of uncontrollable laughter.In this episode, Arpana goes over what drove her to work on her jewellery line and the necessity of being resourceful. She is wise beyond words and is certainly an artist to watch out for. You can find her beautiful jewellery line here http://www.arpanarayamajhi.com/ . As always, if you enjoy these conversations, please share with your friends and family. Remember to follow our instagram page @hamro.yatra for updates, 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous. The screenshots you’ve been sharing with key insights on the episodes and tagging us @hamro.yatra on instagram truly make my day - so thank you and keep them coming! 

Currently living in Sydney, Australia, Pra Shrestha entered the world of bodybuilding only 5-6 years ago, but in this short span of time, she has already made her mark. She has placed gold and silver in multiple competitions both within Australia and overseas. She has placed 5th in the world during INBA/PNBA world championship in Budapest, 2016, and then went to place 4th in the IFBB Asian Championship that took place in Mongolia, 2017 - and these are just a few of her accomplishments!Pra Shrestha is certainly strong but her strength transcends her physical attributes. She believes in putting in the hardwork without any expectations. Her determination and focus is commendable. In this episode, we will go over her journey into the life of bodybuilding, what it takes and the thing that counts the most: mindset. You can follow Pra Shrestha on Instagram @pra_shres. As always, if you enjoy listening to these conversations, follow us on instagram @hamro.yatra. Show us some love by taking screenshots of the episode you’re listening to with any key insights and tag us. You know we’d love to hear from you.If you'd also like to support the show, hit 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify, and leave us a 5 Star review if you're feeling generous.

Where do I even begin describing Samir? If you’ve lived in the UK, then you would have probably heard of him or bumped into him at a Nepali event. He’s always been a social butterfly at heart, and sees all the challenges in life as opportunities to get better. From starting Parcha Pro in 2010 to being a fantastic dancer, an energetic host, a budding poet and actor, there’s nothing Samir can’t achieve.In this episode, we will talk about Samir’s journey from Pokhara to UK and where he gets this zeal for life from.You can follow Samir on Instagram @shishi.kyou. For more information on his current projects - Parcha Pro: https://www.parchapro.com/Gurkha, Beneath the Bravery (Feature Film): http://www.gurkhathemovie.com/index.html Merging NepSocs: http://mergingnepsocs.com/

Popularly known as Miss UK Nepal 2011, Gaumaya is so much more than the crown. An optometrist by profession, she has been organising fundraisers for numerous charities such as Oxfam, Childreach International, Vision Aid Overseas, Maiti Nepal, just to name a few. She is passionate about helping others in need and this drive is evident from her contributions over the decade. She is kind, so down to earth, and just an awesome human being. In this episode, we will delve deeper into Gaumaya’s own journey of self - acceptance and gaining strength through vulnerability. You can follow Gaumaya on Instagram @gaumaya and details on the COVID-19 fundraising effort by Merging NepSocs here: http://mergingnepsocs.com/. 

Lex started out as a blogger when he was 15 as an outlet to share his opinions. At 21, he co-founded ‘Tracing Nepal’ a platform to connect Nepalese living overseas with Nepal and give back to the local communities. He is courageous, isn't afraid to go after what he wants and has been breaking societal barriers since then. In this episode, we will explore his journey from life before blogging and what makes him the Lex Limbu we all know.You can follow Lex on:@lexlimbu @tracingnepal