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Join Sameer Desai as he chats with South Asians around the world to uncover their identities, successes, failures, and most importantly, stories. He profile artists, writers, filmmakers, athletes, entertainers, and many more to discover insights that you can incorporate into your daily life. Visit h…

Sameer Desai


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    Aftab Pureval –  Mayor of Cincinnati

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 57:13


    Aftab Pureval is the 70th Mayor of Cincinnati. He was raised in Southwest, Ohio and is making history as Cincinnati's first Asian American Mayor.  As Mayor, he is committed to serving Cincinnati's 52 neighborhoods. He has made equitable economic growth a top priority of his administration, as well as a comprehensive reform and improvement of... The post Aftab Pureval –  Mayor of Cincinnati appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Michael Maliakel – Broadway Star of Disney's Aladdin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 59:20


    Michael Maliakel is a multi-talented singer, dancer, actor, and Broadway star. Maliakel currently plays the lead role of Aladdin in the Broadway (New York City) musical Aladdin. His credits are numerous:  The Phantom of the Opera (Raoul u/s). NYC: Anything Can Happen: The Songs of Maury Yeston. Regional: Other World – Bucks County Playhouse; Mira... The post Michael Maliakel – Broadway Star of Disney's Aladdin appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Siva Sivaram – Chairman of Akshaya Patra USA – The world's largest NGO dedicated to feeding school children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 53:27


    Dr. Siva Sivaram serves as the Chairman of the board of trustees for Akshaya Patra USA, the world's largest NGO dedicated to feeding school children. Established in 2000, Akshaya Patra serves 1.8 million children daily in close to 20,000 schools through 55 kitchens across India.  It costs only $20 to feed a child for an... The post Dr. Siva Sivaram – Chairman of Akshaya Patra USA – The world's largest NGO dedicated to feeding school children appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Sarika Jain – South Asian Love Advisor and Dating Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 68:47


    Sarika Jain is a Love Advisor and Dating Coach to successful, go-getter South Asian millennials. Her unique approach encompasses everything from uncovering relationship patterns and closing one's ‘Ex Files' to practicing self-love and mindfulness in relationships, all with the goal of inspiring people to live the lives they've dreamed about – experiencing profound love, success... The post Sarika Jain – South Asian Love Advisor and Dating Coach appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    South Asian Stories Podcast Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 0:43


    Hi everyone! I'm Sameer – the founder and host of the podcast South Asian Stories. Thank you for visiting our page. In this podcast, I profile South Asians who have taken unconventional career paths and elevate their identities, successes, failures, and most important stories. I've been fortunate to talk individuals like Surgeon General Dr. Vivek... The post South Asian Stories Podcast Intro appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Ranjan Ravaliya – Hindu Priest and Wedding Officiant and her amazing story changing her career at 62!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 50:28


    Dr. Ranjan Ravaliya is a Hindu priest and wedding officiant in the New England area. However, she didn't start this until she was 62 after a long career as Environmental Scientist and a consultant in Sustainable Development for over thirty years! Ranjan's desire to learn about the Hindu Vedic philosophy was reignited once more by... The post Dr. Ranjan Ravaliya – Hindu Priest and Wedding Officiant and her amazing story changing her career at 62! appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Raj Iyer – Chief Information Officer of the United States Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 54:02


    Dr. Raj Iyer is first Chief Information Officer of the United States Army after the Pentagon created the position in July 2020. One of the highest-ranking Indian-American civilians in the US Department of Defense, Raj Iyer, who holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army. He... The post Dr. Raj Iyer – Chief Information Officer of the United States Army appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Vikas Arun – Professional Tap Dancer – Brown People We Know Episode Swap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 52:13


    Hi everyone! Today we have an episode from my good friend Suraj from Brown People We Know podcast.  Similar to South Asian Stories Podcast, Brown People we Know  iis interview podcast about the non-traditional paths and shared experiences of the South Asian American diaspora. In this episode, Suraj chats with Vikas Arun. Vikas is a... The post Vikas Arun – Professional Tap Dancer – Brown People We Know Episode Swap appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Sunnie Delilah – British Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur and her story creating hugely popular Delilah's Dressing Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 67:47


    Sunnie Delilah is a British fashion designer and founder of Delilah's Dressing Room.  She focuses on creating functional designs and bespoke accessories for Men, Women, and Children.  Last year, Sunnie invented a long beard mask to protect men with long beards and those who wore religious headwear such as turbans during the COVID 19 pandemic..... The post Sunnie Delilah – British Fashion Designer & Entrepreneur and her story creating hugely popular Delilah's Dressing Room appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Azeem Azhar – Technology Author and his stories predicting the future through his award-winning newsletter Exponential View

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 61:12


    Azeem Azhar is an award-winning technology author, entrepreneur, and investor. He produces Exponential View the leading newsletter and podcast on the impact of technology on our future economy and society with close to 50,000 subscribers including investors, academics, and journalists around the world.  Azeem brings a unique background to explain the intersection of breakthrough technologies and... The post Azeem Azhar – Technology Author and his stories predicting the future through his award-winning newsletter Exponential View appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Romen Borsellino – TV Staff Writer & Producer and his incredible stories about working with Lilly Singh, Kal Penn, and President Obama!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 53:04


    Romen Borsellino is a staff writer on NBC’s A Little Late with Lilly Singh and was executive producer, and co-creator of Freeform’s 2020 election series Kal Penn Approves This Message.   He has also written for Adam McKay and Will Ferrell’s This Giant Beast That Is The Global Economy on Amazon Prime and worked on Michael... The post Romen Borsellino – TV Staff Writer & Producer and his incredible stories about working with Lilly Singh, Kal Penn, and President Obama! appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Karan Soni – Award-winning Actor & his amazing stories breaking into Hollywood, overcoming shyness, and starring in Deadpool, Ghostbusters, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 78:16


      Karan Soni is an Indian-born American actor who is best known for playing Dopinder in the Deadpool films. He was born and raised in New Delhi, India and he grew up studying theater and continued his education at the University of Southern California.  While in school Karan began auditioning for film and TV roles,... The post Karan Soni – Award-winning Actor & his amazing stories breaking into Hollywood, overcoming shyness, and starring in Deadpool, Ghostbusters, and more! appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Sana Shaikh – Educator & Teach for America Alumna and her story fighting for educational equity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 53:21


      Dr. Sana Shaikh is currently the Director of School Operations for Springfield Public Schools. She is also the founder of her diversity, equity, and inclusion company called TimeED (Taking Initiative, Making Equity in Education). She holds two Bachelors from the University of California, Berkeley in Political Science and Near Eastern Studies – Islamic Civilizations... The post Dr. Sana Shaikh – Educator & Teach for America Alumna and her story fighting for educational equity appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Rizwan Jagani – Classically-Trained Violist and his incredible story becoming a “new-fit” musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 79:23


      Rizwan Jagani is an  accomplished American violist of Indian/Pakistani heritage and is an accomplished solo performer, orchestral and chamber musician, arranger, and producer.  Coined The “New-fit” musician, Rizwan reimagines the idea of what the viola can do by combining his Western Classical training with other musical genres such as Bollywood, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock,... The post Rizwan Jagani – Classically-Trained Violist and his incredible story becoming a “new-fit” musician appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Marianna Kuttothara – American Red Cross Humanitarian & her amazing deployment stories in the Bahamas, Dominica, Ecuador, Nepal, and the Philippines

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 54:18


    Marianna Kuttothara is the Cash and Relief Lead for the American Red Cross’s International Service Department. In this role Marianna is responsible for providing technical and operational assistance to American Red Cross funded projects supporting disaster preparedness and response across the globe.   Marianna has deployed to disaster response operations around the world – including the... The post Marianna Kuttothara – American Red Cross Humanitarian & her amazing deployment stories in the Bahamas, Dominica, Ecuador, Nepal, and the Philippines appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Vivek Murthy – Former US Surgeon General & his amazing advice on COVID-19, loneliness, and human connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 66:26


    This is a special one – our 25th episode! Thank you for listening and being part of the journey. I could not be more thrilled to bring one of my personal heroes Dr. Vivek Murthy.  Dr. Vivek Murthy served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States between 2014 and 2017. As the Vice... The post Dr. Vivek Murthy – Former US Surgeon General & his amazing advice on COVID-19, loneliness, and human connection appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Neeta Sreekanth – Sports Media Maven and her incredible journey working at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN, IGN, and INFLCR

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 85:19


    Neeta Sreekanth is a Sports Media Maven and worked at some of the most iconic sports and media companies like the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN, IGN, and INFLCR. Neeta got her start in the digital and social media world at the Dallas Cowboys.  She then transitioned to ESPN working in their social media department as an... The post Neeta Sreekanth – Sports Media Maven and her incredible journey working at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN, IGN, and INFLCR appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Rahul Rai – Award-Winning Actor, Dancer, and TikTok Star and building his legacy one follower at a time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 76:03


    Rahul Rai is an award-winning actor currently living in Los Angeles who has built a massive following on TikTok (937k followers and over 34M likes as of July 2020). His videos are some of my favorite – some laugh out loud funny, some emotional, and some really informative (Like his other financial literacy TikTok account... The post Rahul Rai – Award-Winning Actor, Dancer, and TikTok Star and building his legacy one follower at a time! appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Arati Kreibich – Neuroscientist, council member, and politician and her story running for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 71:39


    Dr. Arati Kreibich is a Democratic Council Member in Glen Rock, New Jersey who is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District! She is a trained neuroscientist who earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005 with her research focused on opiate addiction.   In 2016, she... The post Dr. Arati Kreibich – Neuroscientist, council member, and politician and her story running for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Wardah Khalid – Policy analyst, activist, and speaker on U.S. foreign policy and her role in strengthening Muslim-American engagement with Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 65:29


    Wardah Khalid is a policy analyst, activist, and speaker on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, refugees/immigration, and Islam in America. She currently works on Capitol Hill as an APAICS Congressional Fellow and is the Founder and President of Poligon Education Fund, a national civic education and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening Muslim American... The post Wardah Khalid – Policy analyst, activist, and speaker on U.S. foreign policy and her role in strengthening Muslim-American engagement with Congress appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Brian Benni – Family Karma Bravo TV Star and his role in the 1st Indian-American Reality Television Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 42:56


    Brian Benni is one of the stars of the hit show Family Karma on Bravo and one of my favorites on the show. Family Karma (See Vogue review!) tracks the stories of seven first-generation Indian Americans and their parents in Miami. Growing up in traditional, multigenerational households, this group is bonded by their strong cultural... The post Brian Benni – Family Karma Bravo TV Star and his role in the 1st Indian-American Reality Television Show appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Vikram Vij – Celebrity Chef and Owner of Three World-Famous Restaurants and his story to elevate Indian cuisine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 65:32


    Vikram Vij is an Indian-born Celebrity Chef and Owner of three Indian restaurants Vij’s Restaurant, Rangoli Restaurant, and My Shanti. He has received numerous accolades and awards – including Vancouver Chef of the Year, Best Indian Award, and Best Restaurant.  Vikram has been a guest judge on Top Chef Canada, Chopped Canada, as well as... The post Vikram Vij – Celebrity Chef and Owner of Three World-Famous Restaurants and his story to elevate Indian cuisine appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Pooja Tripathi – Indian-American filmmaker, actress, and musician and founder of Dutch American Dramady web series Amsterdam Ave.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 65:32


    Pooja Tripathi is an Indian American filmmaker, actress, and musician. She grew up in Pittsburgh & New York City, and studied Business Administration and Violin Performance at Carnegie Mellon University. Pooja began her career in the fashion industry, working in buying and digital marketing at top brands including Fendi, Bloomingdale’s, and Dior. She entered the... The post Pooja Tripathi – Indian-American filmmaker, actress, and musician and founder of Dutch American Dramady web series Amsterdam Ave. appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Aman Advani – Co-founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply and his mission to Make Dress Clothes feel like Gym Clothes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 46:15


    Aman Advani is Co-founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply, a clothing brand inventing a new category: Performance Professional OR performance dress clothes. The company was founded in 2012 with the mission to make dress clothes feel like gym clothes by incorporating fundamental engineering and performance principles into dress clothing staples, ultimately building a wardrobe... The post Aman Advani – Co-founder and CEO of Ministry of Supply and his mission to Make Dress Clothes feel like Gym Clothes appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Sandeep Gill – Celebrity Stylist and Image Consultant and her mission to help people look and feel their best

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 52:29


    “Continue to create stuff that’s valuable and that makes you happy.”  – Sandeep Gill Sandeep Kaur Gill, better known as TheSandyLion, is a stylist and image consultant with the simple goal of helping people look and feel the best about themselves. With over 102k followers on Instagram, 3.21k on YouTube, and 8k on Twitter, Sandeep uses... The post Sandeep Gill – Celebrity Stylist and Image Consultant and her mission to help people look and feel their best appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Gotham Chopra – Sports Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker and Director and how he partnered with LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Steph Curry to tell their stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 53:45


    “Always look for components of a good story – character, conflicts, intimacy, access.”  – Gotham Chopra Gotham Chopra is a Sports Emmy award-winning director of “Tom vs Time,” Kobe Bryant’s ”Muse,” and the Sports Emmy-nominated  documentary series “Shut Up & Dribble” in partnership with NBA All-Star LeBron James, Springhill Entertainment, and Showtime Networks. Currently, Chopra... The post Gotham Chopra – Sports Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker and Director and how he partnered with LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Steph Curry to tell their stories appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Kiran Gandhi – Musician, Activist, and Music Industry Thinker and her Mission to Elevate and Celebrate the Female Voice as Madame Gandhi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 47:18


    “Look inward to serve your purpose outward.”  Kiran Gandhi Kiran Gandhi, who performs as her stage name Madame Gandhi,  is a Los Angeles-based musician, activist and music industry thinker who was recently listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2019. She has drummed for M.I.A, Thievery Corporation, TV on the Radio, Kehlani and Lizzo... The post Kiran Gandhi – Musician, Activist, and Music Industry Thinker and her Mission to Elevate and Celebrate the Female Voice as Madame Gandhi appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Swati Teerdhala – Author of “The Tiger at Midnight” and the amazing story behind publishing her first book!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 56:37


    “The Tiger at Midnight did not shy away from cultural identity. Diverse storytellers sometimes feel the need to make their story more palatable for a general audience. ” – Swati Teerdhala.  Swati Teerdhala is the author of the brand new book The Tiger at Midnight published  by Harper Collins. This is the first book in... The post Swati Teerdhala – Author of “The Tiger at Midnight” and the amazing story behind publishing her first book! appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Melony Mahaarachchi – SpaceX and NASA Mars 2020 Engineer and how she became a Real-life Rocket Scientist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2019 74:57


    “Within my first three months as SpaceX, I was in charge of rocket engine electrical cables. My heart was pounding and I wanted to run and come home – it was a huge responsibility. ” – Melony Mahaarachchi Melony Mahaarachchi is a prolific mechanical, robotics, and rocket engineer. She came to the United States with... The post Melony Mahaarachchi – SpaceX and NASA Mars 2020 Engineer and how she became a Real-life Rocket Scientist appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Dr. Hasini Jayatilaka – Forbes 30 Under 30 Cancer Researcher and her amazing discovery on how to slow the spread of cancer cells

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 63:42


    “Cancer is an extremely smart disease. It’s one of the reasons we’ve battled it for so long.” – Dr. Hasini Jayatilaka. Dr. Hasini Jayatilaka (@hasinijt) is an acclaimed cancer researcher, scientist, and TED speaker.  She grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka and pursued her BS and PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Johns Hopkins... The post Dr. Hasini Jayatilaka – Forbes 30 Under 30 Cancer Researcher and her amazing discovery on how to slow the spread of cancer cells appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 10: Raj Jana – Founder & CEO of JavaPresse Coffee Company and how to kick-start your journey to extraordinary living

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 76:02


    “Be grateful for what you have and ambitious for what you want.” – Raj Jana Raj Jana (@rajer_thatt) is an impact-driven entrepreneur, podcast host, & keynote speaker who’s passionate about using capitalism and business as a vehicle to make the world a brighter place. He has been featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, and Forbes Magazines while mentored... The post Episode 10: Raj Jana – Founder & CEO of JavaPresse Coffee Company and how to kick-start your journey to extraordinary living appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 9: Raj Bhavsar – Olympic Athlete and his groundbreaking journey to become a world-class gymnast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 70:52


    “Believe what you want to achieve.” – Raj Bhavsar Raj Bhavsar (@Rajnastics) is Olympic Athlete, world-class gymnast, entrepreneur, and artist. His accolades are simply outstanding: Bronze medal in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, World championship silver medals, 3 world cup medals, 3 U.S. national titles, 3 NC Double  A national titles, 11 years on the senior national... The post Episode 9: Raj Bhavsar – Olympic Athlete and his groundbreaking journey to become a world-class gymnast appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 8: Arsalan Shirazi – Actor, Rapper, Writer and how he’s building a media empire from scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 72:04


    “There are moments where you can’t hide from what you want to do.” – Arsalan Shirazi Arsalan Shirazi (@entitldartist) is the quintessential multi-hyphenate artist: he’s an actor, writer, rapper, and founder of ENTITLD ARTISTS. It’s a media and entertainment company that develops film, series, and music for millennials with a focus on first-generation stories.  Arsalan’s debut project... The post Episode 8: Arsalan Shirazi – Actor, Rapper, Writer and how he’s building a media empire from scratch appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 7: Shabnam Samuel – Powerful stories on marriage, hardship, and healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 52:19


    “Writing completely soothes me and is form of healing.” – Shabnam Samuel Shabnam Samuel (@panchganiwrites) is a writer, coach, social media trainer, and the founder of the Panchgani Writers’ Retreat. Shabnam just released a memoir A Fractured Life this year in September 2018. The retreat incorporates mindful living along with creativity and wellness following Ayurveda principles, with yoga,... The post Episode 7: Shabnam Samuel – Powerful stories on marriage, hardship, and healing appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 6: Hema Kundargi – The surprising science behind nutrition and the benefits of going back to school after 30 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 54:20


    “You’re never too old to set another goal or a dream.” – Hema Kundargi Hema Kundargi is a registered dietitian, culinary artist, and TV host. Hema went from being an accountant to hosting and producing her own TV show called Indian Vegetarian Gourmet. She simplifies Indian cuisine and aims to remove the myths and mysteries associated... The post Episode 6: Hema Kundargi – The surprising science behind nutrition and the benefits of going back to school after 30 years appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 5: Lavesh Pritmani – Founder and CEO of Learn Bhangra and his story on building a business from your passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2018 55:11


      “Bhangra is a dance that combines both energy and grace.” – Lavesh Pritmani Lavesh Pritmani (@LearnBhangraNow) is the founder and CEO of the Learn Bhangra. In less than three years, his app achieved over 70,000 downloads and 25,000 registered users. No small feat. Bhangra is an energetic, folk dance and music form that originated from Punjab,... The post Episode 5: Lavesh Pritmani – Founder and CEO of Learn Bhangra and his story on building a business from your passion appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 4: Asha Rangappa – Former FBI Special Agent and her stories behind catching spies, overcoming barriers, and creating your own career path

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 41:01


    “My advice would be to ignore your parents. At some point you have to decide what you want to do for yourself.” – Asha Rangappa Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) is a former FBI Special Agent in the New York Division specializing in counterintelligence investigations.  Her work at the FBI involved assessing threats to national security, conducting classified investigations on... The post Episode 4: Asha Rangappa – Former FBI Special Agent and her stories behind catching spies, overcoming barriers, and creating your own career path appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 3: Srihari Sritharan (Dr. Srimix) – How to become a top DJ with millions of listeners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 65:59


      Srihari Sritharan (@DrSrimix) aka Dr. Srimix is an extremely talented DJ and producer who blends South Asian music with Western influences. He is one of the most popular DJ’s in the Bollywood-Fusion Dance Circuit, and has produced thousands of tracks with millions of listeners with one of his most popular tracks being “Lean on Rangeela”. Sri... The post Episode 3: Srihari Sritharan (Dr. Srimix) – How to become a top DJ with millions of listeners appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 2: Kovid Gupta – How to break into Bollywood with zero connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2018 64:09


    Kovid Gupta (@kovidgupta) is an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and social activist. At the age of 22, he moved from Texas to Mumbai to pursue his dream of breaking into Bollywood. Spoiler alert: He did it. He has worked on some of South Asia’s biggest TV brands as a content developer, creative consultant, and screenwriter.  ... The post Episode 2: Kovid Gupta – How to break into Bollywood with zero connections appeared first on South Asian Stories.

    Episode 1: Priya Krishna - How to become a world-class food writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 63:33


    Priya Krishna (@pkgourmet) is an accomplished food writer and author – with publications in The New York Times, The New Yorker, GQ, Taste, Saveur, and Bon Appetite to name a few. She’s also written two books – Ultimate Dining Hall Hacks and Indianish coming out in Spring 2019. She has some truly great stories ranging from... The post Episode 1: Priya Krishna – How to become a world-class food writer appeared first on South Asian Stories.

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