The Desi Diaries

In this episode, I give you life updates, tell you where I've been, whats been going on!!! I MISS YOU STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES SEE YOU IN THE NEXT EPISODE FOLLOW ME: @thedesidiariespodcast SUBSCRIBE TO THE DESI DIARIES YOUTUBE CHANNEL: The Desi Diaries tik tok: @thedesidiariess insta: @mydesidiaries business inquires: alina.khanpr@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, the founders of Nominal, Akram and Lena discussed the success of Nominal, how they started their own business, working with your significant other, challenges they faced and being a Muslim owned brand. Check out @nominal on instagram and you can shop their amazing jewelry and more at nominalx.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I talked to one of my close friends, Will Kim about his journey with being part of DACA and the LGBTQ+ community. Also, his coming out story and how he become his most authentic self STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, my big sissy Aila and I talk about things marriage, we talk about our thoughts on the show "Indian Matchmaking" and the cast, marriage and gaslighting in relationships DISCLAIMER: we are aware of the controversial themes "Indian Matchmaking" has brought up, if you would like to learn more about the negative themes or just educate yourself more on whats being said about the show check out some articles" https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tasneemnashrulla/indian-matchmaking-netflix-women-speak-out https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/opinion/sunday/indian-matchmaking-netflix.html https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/07/26/895008997/netflixs-indian-matchmaking-is-the-talk-of-india-and-not-in-a-good-way STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, we discussed what its like being a medical student in Pakistan, gender norms in the medical field and cultural differences between Pakistan and America STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I talk to one of my college bestie's about all things health, fitness and the importance of body positivity in the desi community. She got candid and shared her personal journey with health and fitness STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I just wanted to bring it back to basics and have a chit chaat with you guys on my own about my current life, favorites and ways I am keeping myself busy STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I have the absolute honor of speaking to Dr. Mariam Durrani on her feature in Teen Vogue, dealing with patriarchy and capitalism, divorce in desi communities etc. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I speak to Youtuber/Co-Host of Gals On Go podcast, Brooke Miccio about diversity and cultural insensitivity in the beauty/fashion industry from an influencer's perspective, moving to nyc, and productivity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I talk to one of my high school best friend's and his girlfriend about their experience going to an Ivy League and what comes with that brand while also being desi. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, things get ~SPICY~ as we talk about my first college dating experience that never ended!! STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I talk about how my academic journey and how I wasn't the stereotypical "brown smart kid" growing up. I discuss the ups and down of growing up as a desi girl and not knowing what you want to do in life and figuring it out as you go which is OKAY! this will be part of a college tips/advice series so stay tuned for more! STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, my sissy and I talk about the desi community that we grew up in with desi aunties judging and competing with one another for who can have the most impressive kids. I know y'all know what I'm talking about STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I wanted to discuss the current issues that we are dealing with as a society, the global pandemic we are living through right now, the black lives matter movement, and the hunger crisis in Yemen all have a theme and that theme is what I talk about in this episode which is humanity. We all need to remind ourselves what this truly is all about bring justice to all those who didn't deserve what happened to them and please WEAR A MASK STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I introduce you to my first guest which is my big sissy during my fav segment chit chaat !!! We talk about every brown girl's favorite topic BROWN BOIIIS and our experiences/advice STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support

In this episode, I introduce myself and the desi diaries podcast! you will learn all about me and why I decided to start this podcast along with the topics that I will be covering. I hope you aunties enjoy the episode and stay tuned for more!! STAY SPICY BYE AUNTIES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alina-khan7/support