South Asian Queens

On this episode, we talk to famous poet Jasmin Kaur about what inspires her to write and why it's so important to empower women through her work. This is one of our most raw episodes thus far, hope everyone enjoys listening. Socials: Jasmin Kaur: @jusmun South Asian Queens: @southasianqueens

On this episode, we talk to Mufseen Miah who is a chartered accountant, the Finance Director for LGBT Pride in London and is the co-host on "The Queer Talk" podcast. Mufseen shares what it was like coming out as a queer South Asian male and the various pressures he felt that are often unique to South Asians. Socials: @mufseen @southasianqueens

On this episode, we talk about the very common shared experiences of what it is like to be the eldest daughter in a South Asian family. We will discuss everything from becoming your mothers "therapist" at a young age and holding resentment towards our younger siblings for being able to experience the parenting that we would have wanted to have. We have Kainath Merchant (138,000 followers on TikTok and host of the Brown & Bold podcast) on as a guest for this episode. Follow Kainath on Instagram @_brownandbold_ or on TikTok @kai.mer

Preet Parmar, the founder of The Kaur Movement, joins us on this episode to share her personal journey with her non-profit organization. The Kaur Movement provides support to victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Preet shares what it took for her to start this organization, the hardships she faces while trying to run it and the reaction the South Asian community has to the work she is doing. Trigger warning: Given the nature of Preet's work, this episode might be triggering for some. There will be mention of sexual violence throughout the episode so please keep that in mind. Socials: @thekaurmovement @southasianqueens

On this episode, Rupinder (founder of South Asian Queens) and Raj (founder of Pink Ladoo) talk about how the South Asian community reacts to the birth of a girl versus the birth of a boy and how that impacts women throughout their life. Rupinder & Raj talk candidly about their personal experiences and are now trying to challenge this way of thinking through their work. Social Media: @southasianqueens @pinkladoo