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HEY AUNTIES :) I'm just a ~spicy~ desi girl navigating her 20s and sharing her personal diary with you! spilling the chai on all things desi: movies, songs, recipes/restaurants, fashion, boys, crazy stories, college advice, taboo topics etc. wanna keep up

Alina


    • Feb 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    EP. 16- DID YOU MISS ME?- IM BACK AUNTIES!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 11:09


    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

    EP. 15: THE FOUNDERS OF NOMINAL- chit chaat w/ Akram and Lena about how they started Nominal, challenges they faced, and being a Muslim owned business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 21:14


    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

    EP. 14: A COMING OUT STORY, THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY & BEING YOUR TRUE SELF- chit chaat w/ Will Kim about coming out, being part of DACA and finding your true self

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 35:35


    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

    EP. 13: LOVE & ARRANGED MARRIAGES- chit chaat w/ my big sissy about our thoughts on "Indian Matchmaking", Marriage and Gaslighting in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 35:56


    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

    EP. 12: MEDICALLYBOUND- chit chaat w/ a medical student from Pakistan who founded a medical community & newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 31:02


    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

    EP. 11: HEALTH/FITNESS, BODY POSITIVITY & DESI BEAUTY STANDARDS- chit chaat w/ Jasleen Sidhu about her health journey and importance of balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 38:35


    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

    EP. 10: LETS CATCH UP AUNTIES- updates, bollywood movies I'm loving, and what I've been up to

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 18:03


    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

    EP. 9: DR. MARIAM DURRANI- Chit Chaat w/ Dr. Durrani on Teen Vogue feature, her research and advocacy work, and taboo topics in desi culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 27:03


    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

    EP. 8: BROOKE MICCIO ON DIVERSITY IN THE BEAUTY/FASHON INDUSTRY- chit chaat w/ Youtuber and Co-Host of Gals On Go podcast: Brooke Miccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 21:25


    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

    EP. 7: THE IVY LEAGUE PERSPECTIVE- chit chaat w/ two Cornell students about greek life, systematic racism, and being brown at an IVY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 36:18


    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

    EP. 6: BROWN F**KBOIIS PART 2 (STORY TIME)- chit chaat w/ my big sissy about my first college dating experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 25:39


    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

    EP. 5: MY HIGHSCHOOL/COLLEGE EXPERIENCE- how I got to where I am today in my academic journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 20:24


    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

    EP. 4: TOXIC DESI COMMUNITIES- chit chaat with my big sissy about growing up in a competitive desi community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 14:19


    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

    EP. 3: IS THE WORLD ENDING OR WAKING UP?- an open letter about humanity and the current state of the world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 3:38


    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

    EP. 2: BROWN F**KBOIIS- chit chaat with my big sissy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 14:14


    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

    EP. 1: HEY AUNTIES! WELCOME TO THE DESI DIARIES- get to know me :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 8:24


    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

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