The Lavender Fix with Sabreen Haziq

They met in 8th grade, dated for 2 months, and by the end of 4 months, the two best friends had tied the knot.  March 13th, 2004 - Lonnie & Lindsay's life changed forever. In this episode, we chat with Linday about how her husband's motorbike crash deeply affected them both, not just as a whole, but also in terms of their everyday life, and the uncommon resilience they've displayed in the past 17 years to create a beautiful new life together..

This episode features Jamie Weisberg: a 27 years old badass, who grew up in a middle-class family in Canada and has a remarkable sense of humor, but most of all - she is a fierce body positivity maven and an eating disorder activist.  In this conversation, we dig deeper into Jamie's recovery journey from bulimia and the many challenges that came with it.

This episode features Jenna Dillulio: a social media content creator from Virginia, who shares her powerful journey to sobriety: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the transformational parts. Several years of alcohol abuse and a near-death experience later, Jenna is thriving today and helping those who are looking for a sign or a starting point to begin their journey to sobriety. Say hello to your sober bestie!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features the former executive head chef at the White House: Sebastien Solomon! Sebastien moved to the DC area just 4 years ago. He is originally from Haiti & was raised in New Jersey. Hailing from a family with less than modest means, Sebastian's childhood was eventful, defined by his living conditions, & he got the inspiration to cook while living with his grandmother in Haiti, who showed him how to create magic in the kitchen. Sebastian is an acclaimed personal chef who is not just widely known for being a former Executive Chef for the White House, but also a Resident Chef for the Embassy of Haiti, and most importantly, a promoter of Haiti's Gastronomy. Tune in to hear all about Sebastian's inspiring journey, & his awesome experience working at the White House!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The birth of a baby can trigger a jumble of powerful emotions, from excitement and joy to fear and anxiety. But it can also result in something you might not expect — depression.Most new moms experience postpartum "baby blues" after childbirth, which commonly include mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. Baby blues typically begin within the first two to three days after delivery and may last for up to two weeks. This episode features Catie McHardy from Idaho: momma bear of 4 kids - 5 and under - woooh! Happily married for the past 8 years & a champion of empowering women to be confident and unapologetic in their bodies and business! In this episode, we underscore Catie's mommy geniuses and wisdom about what her own journey to motherhood has taught her about postpartum and how she's using that knowledge to spark joy in her community!

This episode features Myles Berrio - an Atlanta, Georgia-based Real Estate Investor & a fitness maven. On December 8th, 2020, Myles decided to make an exception to go to the gym in the evening instead of following his usual morning routine. Everything was fine. He completed his workout, got out of the gym, into his car, headed home, but never made it. His car was hit by a drunk driver head-on - totaled, & bones crushed. His brain was in a fog, disoriented state of mind, blood everywhere - Myles could not breathe, trapped in his car- waiting to be rescued. Life happens when you least expect it...What really happened that night? How did Myles' life change forever? Tune in to find out.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Many things get passed down through families, like heirlooms, genetic conditions, and physical characteristics. In some cases, trauma can be inherited, too. This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features, Isha Gounder: born and raised in LA to Indo- Fijian parents, currently an English major at UCLA. This conversation underscores Isha's brown history and how her mother's postpartum depression and rocky relationship with her spouse threw Isha's life into disarray. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast features Aisha Patterson: a wife and mom of four from Tulsa, Oklahoma who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 30.Aisha is passionate about educating women on self-care and raising awareness around breast cancer. She is also the creator of #walkingoncancer21 -  A movement that encourages cancer survivors to write "cancer" on the bottom of their shoes on World Cancer Day and walk all over cancer. In this episode, we talk all about Aisha's life-altering experience with breast cancer, & how far she's come in her recovery journey.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features Michelle Krastiņš  from Dallas, TX - a social media sensation with 4.1 million reel plays on Instagram, a full-time working mom to Wells, and a business owner at Bub & Babe. Michelle had a long and arduous journey from 2018 to 2019 where she miscarried twice: once naturally, delivering her placenta at home, and once through a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) procedure to remove tissue from inside the uterus. Goes without saying that it was a rollercoaster of emotional highs and almighty lows leading to the eventual birth of her healthy baby boy, Wells, in 2020. Having said that, Michelle's delivery was a near-death experience that took a toll on her emotionally, physically & mentally. In this episode, we chat with Michelle about how she coped with her miscarriages, what helped her get pregnant again and why she had a daunting birth experience despite a healthy pregnancy.  Let's learn from Michelle's uncommon display of resilience! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast features Shilpa Reddy Tekula: originally from Hyderabad in India, residing in Detroit, Michigan, and an Endometrial Cancer survivor. Shilpa is a physician-scientist at the University of Michigan and her work is primarily related to Triple Negative Breast Cancer on a genetic/cellular level. In this episode, we chat with Shilpa about how she found out about her illness, the tumultuous journey of coming to terms with her reality Amid COVID19, the role her support system played in her journey to survival, her resilience, and her greatest learnings from this experience. One word: INSPIRINGBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features,  Sheen Dhar: a 1st-degree black belt and an NPC figure competitor from Kashmir, living in Georgia, Atlanta, USA. Bodybuilding is no joke. There is A LOT of science to it. There's a stringent regime you need to stick with, with no room to falter on your diet. But let's be honest, if you're a woman, it comes with a lot of grime and criticism from society. In this episode, we learn more about how Sheen developed an interest in the world of bodybuilding, her family's response to her wanting to enter contests, Sheen's fitness regime to hit her extraordinary goals, and how she persevered to enter and win competitions!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode of The Lavender Fix podcast features Tasia Bhat: A Kashmir based food blogger who is a master of sharing authentic Kashmiri recipes on YouTube. Tasia realized that there was a dearth of traditional Kashmiri recipes on the Internet, & also that all the recipes that were available online were in fact not authentic or did not list the correct ingredients. This motivated her to start her own YouTube  channel with her husband: Kashmir Food Fusion, that has reached 179k subscribers! Woah!Tune in to learn how Tasia did it all! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Beka Clayton was pregnant with her second baby. She was in great health, she was glowing, she was blooming into the most beautiful flower you'd ever seen, she felt exuberant, she felt like a goddess growing life. It was perfect even with the pain. She was so close to completing her family, but  life had other plans. 18 weeks and 6 days pregnant. The gestation Beka was with her second baby, when she knew something was wrong. She hadn't felt movement in a few days and  could not find his heartbeat on the Doppler anymore. It took her 3 more days to convince herself to call her doctor. At her appointment, the doctors confirmed what Beka had known all along: her baby had died earlier that week. This episode of The Lavender Fix - Podcast features Beka Clayton, from central Florida, who's here to talk about her pregnancy loss journey, what helped her make peace with her loss, and how she's using her personal journey to spread awareness about pregnancy loss and miscarriages, while supporting other mammas who've had a similar experience. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features Aamir Wani: the famous photographer, filmmaker, poet & a writer from Kashmir. Aamir's  work is hugely inspired by Kashmiri-American poet, Agha Shahid Ali, & he is a multi-award winning photographer who has been honoured with India's Best Travel Photographer by Travel + Leisure (2017,) the mBillionth award by DEF & the UN World Awards for Heritage & Tourism (2018) alongside many MANY more accolades! After graduating from the university in the UK, Aamir returned to Kashmir in 2014 & started his photography career soon after. He has dedicated his art to showcasing Kashmir as a story of hope, love, beauty & innocence. His stunning Instagram account “Kashmir Through my Lens'' undoubtedly earns him an easy ‘follow' with over a 100k followers. Aamir's work makes you fall in love with the history & culture of Kashmir. He is currently pursuing an MFA in filmmaking in Paris and is here to chat with us about his inspiring journey to becoming one of the most well respected photographers in Kashmir!Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features the very first woman, with Alopecia, to be featured in the Sports Illustrated magazine: Christie Valdiserri! YUP! Talk about breaking the glass ceiling and smashing the bizarre beauty norms! Christie is a dancer, a model, a fitness instructor, a motivational speaker, founder of Bald Tourage - and the list goes on! Today we learn more about Christi's journey to embracing her natural self and all the ups and downs that came with it.Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produce an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones that are usually present in women in small amounts. The name polycystic ovary syndrome describes the numerous small cysts (fluid-filled sacs) that form in the ovaries. However, some women with this disorder do not have cysts, while some women without the disorder do develop cysts. In this episode we're in conversation with Tallene and her husband Sirak: Tallene is a PCOS Weight Loss registered dietitian and a strong believer of the fact that you don't just have to live with PCOS, because you can thrive with PCOS. She was diagnosed at age 18, and was left worried and confused without much information or guidance from her practitioner. Unsatisfied with the generally accepted belief that birth control is the only way to manage a PCOS diagnosis , Tallene decided to look for alternative options. Sirak is a PCOS Personal Trainer and a strong supporter of women struggling with PCOS. A former engineer, he has repurposed his skills and applied his creative genius to editing and producing the content within their membership portal and on social media. In this episode, Tallene & Sirak  share the fruits of their knowledge around PCOS so you can live your life to the fullest.Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features the CEO & Founder of the famous Kashmiri clothing line, Tul Palav: Iqra Ahmed. Iqra is a full time hustler, a businesswoman & a creative thinker. Iqra's work is not just about reviving the traditional Kashmiri fashion & style but in fact revolutionising it with quirky embellishments, interesting cuts & silhouettes, patchwork & embroidery - all while keeping the true essence of the traditional Kashmiri style intact.  Everything that Iqra has achieved did not come overnight. How was Tul Palav born? How did Iqra come up with such interesting designs? How did Iqra's brand pick up in Kashmir? What are her future plans? Tune in to find out!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode is about a powerful journey of resilience, hope & survival featuring Barbora Kurcovà, a quirky soul, originally from the Czech Republic, currently residing in Norway. Barbora is a Cervical Cancer survivor. Barbora was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in the December of 2019. She started her treatment on the 6th of January 2020, & since then she has experienced a whirlpool of emotions. A journey like that comes with a lot of frustration, anger, pain, fear & worry - all at the same time. It challenges your emotional boundaries, pushes you into survival mode & creates an existential crisis. How did Barbora fight the cancer? What was going through her mind before, during & after the treatment? How was she feeling about this alien inside her body? How did she get the support she needed? What kept her going?  Tune in to find out.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This episode features the makeup mogul of Kashmir: Saba Shafi Sheikh. After graduating in English literature from Delhi University, Saba completed her MBA in Business Management and tried her hand at a few jobs in the corporate sector before she found her bearing: the art of makeup. Saba is a very known name in Kashmir with over 144k  followers on her Instagram handle @makeupbysaba, and many more admirers all over India! In this  super special episode we chat with Saba about her journey to becoming the number 1 makeup artist in the valley of Kashmir- from start to finish, the challenges that motivated her to persevere and how she continues to thrive in her field of work!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 25th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Suhail Naqshbandi,  a Kashmiri cartoonist & a graphic journalist whose work is driven by passion & politics.  Influenced by his personal experiences growing up in the conflict-ridden valley of Kashmir, Amid military occupation, human rights violations & cultural imperialism - his work is groundbreaking. Tune in to learn more about how Suhail became a cartoonist accidentally, what motivated him to keep going Amid conflict, how he dealt with excessive censorship, & how his life experiences have shaped his work today!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 23rd episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Bríd McNulty, a food & body coach who started her brand Free With Bríd as a way to turn her own 10-year journey of recovering from binge-eating into a message for others who may be struggling with similar eating behaviours. The 10 tumultuous years helped Bríd identify what was working for her body & what wasn't. With time Bríd realised how important mindset shift was, alongside  challenging food rules, & dealing with deeper emotional issues to reach food freedom & being the best version of yourself. Today we chat about Bríd's binge-eating recovery & how she's using her learnings to help others!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 24th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Victoria Myers, from Greenville- South Carolina, owner of Nourishing Mind Nutrition - all about spreading body positivity through intuitive eating with the prime focus of empowering women to ditch the diets, heal their digestion, regulate their hormones & learn to practice wellness without obsession.Years ago, Victoria would spend every waking moment of her life obsessing over her body size, her meal plans, working out to burn off the calories & things she could not eat. Like a lot of us, Victoria found herself in a down spiral of yo-yo dieting, restrict & binge eating & orthorexia. As a result of putting her body through years of strain, she developed hormonal imbalances & digestive issues. Today, Victoria  eats intuitively, has found happiness in her own skin, & has healed her health issues. How?Tune in to learn from Victoria's experience! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 22nd episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Kimberly Houston, a proud business owner hailing from the black community who shares her thoughts on how natural black hair have become a civil rights issue in America, at work & outside. Anti-black hair sentiment on U.S. soil has existed for centuries & this discussion explores the deeper context of America's fascination with black hair, & why black men & women are having to "manage" their natural hair by damaging it for the sake of being perceived as less threatening. It's time to flip the script & dismantle a culture of discrimination experienced by black women & men who say they continue to face implicit or explicit pressures to conform, unwelcome comments or even outright discrimination.#BlackHairMatters

In this 21st episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Vanessa Masse, a Boston based supermom and nurse practitioner who is well known for her journey to becoming debt free in 2017. Vanessa made it happen. She pushed through and paid off $75,000 in 7.5 months. LET THAT SINK IN! This journey was not easy. It was a bumpy ride with lots of twits and turns, living a controlled spending lifestyle, sacrificing date nights, rationing, and let's not forget the not so welcoming door knocks by the Internal Revenue Service.Vanessa followed  Dave Ramsey's Debt Snowball Method to work through her mountain of loans. The debt snowball method is a debt reduction strategy where you pay off debt in order of smallest to largest, gaining momentum as you knock out each balance. When the smallest debt is paid in full, you roll the money you were paying on that debt into the next smallest balance. Phew! Vanessa read Dave's book multiple times with her husband, listened to his podcast religiously (especially the testimonials) and dreamed hard to be one of the featured guests who became debt free! How did Vanessa kick-start this journey? What steps did she take? What kind of sacrifices did she make along the way? How did she hit her goals each month? What was it like the day she became dept free? Tune in to find out! Tune in to be inspired! Tune in to get your mind blown!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 20th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Zarna Garg, a mom & lawyer turned award-winning screenwriter & stand-up comedian, highlighting the immigrant & American experience with her own signature style. Zarna has performed for sold out audiences at top clubs across the country, & you can find her each month at the famous Caroline's on Broadway with her hit show “My American Dream.” What is particularly awesome about Zarna is that she proudly represents brown women on numerous platforms & has recently taken TikTok by storm, with her latest comedy videos gaining more than 13 million views & counting! WHAT!?!?!?!- How did Zarna manage to make such a sharp & non-traditional career pivot? - How did she scale her business & build such a massive audience?- How is #COVID19 impacting her industry & how is she dealing with those challenges?Tune in to find out! Tune in to smile!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 19th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Karen Phillips, a transracial adoptive mom, an incredible yoga instructor, a skincare fanatic and a silver hair ambassador and influencer based in Tennessee. Karen is a huge proponent of healthy living and her Instagram profile is a total treat for the eyes, with every caption thoughtfully written out, you can't not follow her! Karen noticed the premature greying of her hair in her early 20s, and by her mid 20s, she was 50% grey. Why did Karen decide to go dye free?  Tune in to find out!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 16th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Zehra Mushahid, a Dubai based diverse HR Professional, and a very dear friend. I met Zehra in London in the November of 2015, introduced by my college professor from India when he learnt that I had moved to London.Zehra was a newly wed bride at the time, very excited about this new chapter of her life. She could not stop talking about her wedding and would often reminisce about the special moments from her big day.  She had no idea that her life was going to take a sharp turn over the next couple of months. Why? Zehra got divorced within a few months of getting married because her groom ghosted her. Yes. That happened. In a culture where marriage is often considered sacred and even quintessential for a woman, and divorce gets looked at as a sign of failure, Zehra decided to go against the tide. However, a heartbreak is a heartbreak. It takes time to heal, it takes time to resume normal life. Did getting “divorced” come in the way of Zehra living her best life? Did she give up on the possibility of finding love and companionship again? Let's find out and learn from her resilience, courage and never-give-up attitude.Tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 18th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Carla Martin, a silver goddess, a mom, a wife, a quirky ageless soul, a Glossier ambassador &  a content creator based in Mexico. Carla first noticed the premature greying of her hair at the age 14, & by the age of 31, she was 50% grey. After years of covering up a part of her personality with hair dyes, Carla finally decided to go all natural (dye-free) in 2014! This transition came with a lot of ups & downs, deliberation, hesitance, & finally, JOY! In this episode we chat about Carla's inspiring transformation.Enjoy! Rate & Review!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 16th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Areeba Siddique, a Pakistani artist, a blogger & a professional stereotype & gender norms crusherrr! Areeba is not only a role-model to many young girls in Pakistan, but is also an activist & a social media influencer who uses art pieces to exhibit the world around her including her feelings about politics, feminism & cultural barriers.And guess WHAT?Not only did Instagram feature her twice on their Creator feed but also commissioned an artist to paint her portrait to hang it in their office in the US!! WHAT???!!?!Join Areeba & I as we chat about Areeba's sheer brilliance, what goes on in her insanely creative brain, things that influence her work, networking, hustling as a female artist in Pakistan & her dreams & aspirations for the future.Towards the end of the episode, Areeba also shares her TOP 4 TIPS for artists who are hustling & trying to put their art on the map. Simple, solid & personal experiences based.You can't miss this!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 15th episode The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Sumaya Dalmia, one of the leading fitness and wellness professionals in India, and someone who has been a pioneer of the Wellness and Fitness industry since 1997!Join Sumaya & I as we chat about the mom hustle, the unsolicited snapback expectations, mom-shaming, the Instagram body, the thin vs fit debate, body imaging, metabolism and nutrition related internet fads. We also chat about how Sumaya has challenged all possible gender stereotypes, built a fitness empire and crushed it in the male dominated fitness industry:ALL WHILE BEING A MOTHER TO TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!Towards the end of the episode, Sumaya also shares her secret sauce on developing a positive relationship with eating healthy and hitting your fitness goals while being kind to yourself. Simple and rock solid.This is some REAL TALK that you need to tune into!! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 14th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Latoija Jones Stewart, a badass female entrepreneur from Waco, Texas, determined to become an excellent version of herself through fitness! Join Latoija & I as we chat about the driving force behind her decision to change her life, the steps she took to wash away the physical pain, the vulnerabilities, the body shaming and the overwhelming response she's received from her family and online community. Towards the end of the episode, Latoija also shares 4 solid and realistic tips on how you can embark on your own personal journey to losing the weight of body imaging and truly becoming the BEST version of yourself!We hope this episode inspires you!!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 13th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Akshay Jakhete, an incredible cast member from the show Indian Matchmaking on Netflix! Join Akshay and I as we engage in a candid conversation about his presentation on the show, the positive and negative feedback received from viewers, the trolling spiral on social, his relationship with his mother, and most importantly -- clarification by Akshay for some of the sentiments expressed on the show! Phew! *Arranged marriage is a tradition in the societies of the Indian subcontinent, & continues to account for an overwhelming majority of wedlocks in the country. Despite the fact that the arranged marriage tradition lacks any legal recognition, the institution has proved to be astoundingly robust in adapting to evolving social circumstances: defying popular predictions of decline as India modernizes.*You've got to tune in!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 12th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview: Manisha Dass, a very special and loved cast member from the show Indian Matchmaking on Netflix! In real life, Manisha is a super passionate healthcare research analyst. She has been practicing occupational therapy for over 5 years and can speak FOUR foreign languages!Join Manisha and I as we chat about her latest stint on the Netflix production - Indian Matchmaking & her ideas around challenging ageism in the traditional matchmaking industry of South Asia.  At the end of the day it's about being the change you want to see!*Arranged marriage is a tradition in the societies of the Indian subcontinent, & continues to account for an overwhelming majority of wedlocks in the country. Despite the fact that the arranged marriage tradition lacks any legal recognition, the institution has proved to be astoundingly robust in adapting to evolving social circumstances: defying popular predictions of decline as India modernizes.*Enjoy!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 11th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Andrea Lopez: a celebrity impressionist, a comedian, a podcaster, a Buzzfeed Commentator and former radio personality who was most recently featured on NBC's comedy series "Bring The Funny.”Join Andrea & I as we chat about Andrea's passion for comedy, her life before going mainstream, her infamous Kourtney Kardashian impressions and how she overcomes creative challenges. Andrea also throws light on some critical issues impacting female talent in her industry and shares ways to build bridges and cross those barriers. Find Andrea on Instagram: @andrealopezcomedyLearn more: https://www.andrealopezcomedy.com/Enjoy!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 10th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Isha Yadav: a PhD candidate for Women & Gender Studies, & a practicing visual artist, writer & theorist from New Delhi, India: currently facing the brunt of the arranged marriage tradition in her life.Join Isha & I as we chat about the latest Netflix production - Indian Matchmaking & her personal experiences with the tradition of arranged marriages. *Arranged marriage is a tradition in the societies of the Indian subcontinent, & continues to account for an overwhelming majority of wedlocks in the country. Despite the fact that the arranged marriage tradition lacks any legal recognition, the institution has proved to be astoundingly robust in adapting to evolving social circumstances: defying popular predictions of decline as India modernizes.*How does the setup work? Who arranges the meetings? What sort of criteria are laid out? How are alliances approved or rejected between two families? What are some of the challenges?Tune in to find out!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 9th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview the WECO Hospitality founders: Rachel Amiralian & Gavin Lambert, two SUPERNOVAS!The WECO founders & owners lost their jobs due to the pandemic a few months ago and quickly pivoted to build a food business that not only provided them with a stable source of income, but also offered an amazing new service to their community and close circle. Since its opening in March, WECO has served over 5,000 meals, delivered to 30+ towns and is now averaging over 300 meals a day! In addition to bringing delicious dinners to hundreds of paying guests per day, WECO is actively donating meals to hospitals, out-of-work individuals, homeless shelters, and people who deserve a free meal.Join us as we chat about how Gavin and Rachel's culinary miracle, WECO, was born amid the COVID19 crisis and how they're continuing to spread love through their amazing homestyle meals!Find WECO on Instagram: @wecohospitalityLearn more about WECO Hospitality: https://wecohospitality.com/about/Sign Up for WECO Newsletter: https://wecohospitality.com/weco-hospitality/

In this 8th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Emily Fedner: a Brooklyn based cook, a trained TV host, a content creator and a professional food-eater. Join us as we chat about Emily's journey to establishing her blog - @foodloversdiary, starting her pop up restaurant called Petite Pasta Joint in partnership with Sarah Raffetto, and creating the Babushka podcast -- a major source of inspiration for The Lavender Fix. This conversation is centered around the topic of blogging and developing a positive relationship with food while managing the challenges of body imaging as a food blogger.Find Emily on Instagram: @foodloversdiaryLearn more about Petite Pasta Joint: https://emilyfedner.com/ppjTune into the Babushka podcast: https://emilyfedner.com/babushka-podcastEnjoy!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this 7th episode of The Lavender Fix podcast I interview Sydney Weymouth: a New York based Social Media & Creative Strategist who manages the digital footprint of award winning personalities like Daymond John & Catherine Zeta-Jones, as well as countless brands ranging from skincare to hospitality. In the September of 2018, Sydney woke up in her New York apartment one morning & as she saw herself in the mirror right across from her bed, she noticed a bald spot on her head. Assuming that it was because the light hitting her from an odd angle, she dismissed it at first, only to be diagnosed with Alopecia Areata much later. What is Alopecia? Alopecia Areata is a skin disorder that causes hair loss, usually in patches, most often on the scalp. Goes without saying that losing a part of yourself like that can cause severe emotional distress which oftentimes can be incredibly hard to manage. What happened next? Tune in to find out & learn from Sydney's resilience!

In this episode of The Lavender Fix podcast, I interview Danielle Khan about how a fun spring trip to Kashmir changed her life forever because she found love in the lush valleys of Kashmir.Danielle is a Washington DC based Special Assistant to ambassador Swanee Hunt. She is committed to the promotion of philanthropic initiatives, global human rights, women's rights, gender equality and empowerment. Danielle and Shahrukh's inter-cultural & inter-religion courtship leading to marriage was a tough hike that came with lots of twists & turns, adjustments, lukewarm conversations & life- altering victories.The episode ends with 4 concrete tips from Danielle to help individuals who may be trying to navigate a similar life situation.Enjoy!

This episode is dedicated to the topic of moving on from toxic relationships of the past and allowing oneself to find light and love at the end of the tunnel. To that end, it's a process, not a destination. You have to be patient because the only way around it is through it.In this fourth episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast, I interview my Instagram friend Sara Suri Bhatia: a video producer and content strategist from New Delhi, India. Sara firmly believes that time and love have no correlation and that you can be in an extremely loving and respectful relationship with someone you've known for a short period vs being in a toxic relationship with a “childhood sweetheart.” Sara decided to walk out of a 10 year long turbulent relationship last year and within no time found her soulmate and got married!So, what is the bottomline? It's never too late to get out of something toxic. Never too late to start afresh. Never too late to give life another shot! Enjoy!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

The Black Lives Matter movement was founded in 2013 with the aim of eradicating white supremacy and building local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes. In this fourth episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast, I interview Kimberly A. Houston, who is the owner and principal consultant at Pure Health Prosperity: she administers consultations in the area of Holistic Personal Development. As a proud woman who hails from the black community, Kim shares her thoughts on the deeper context of the Black Lives Matter movement and the difference between education, indoctrination and deliberate misinformation with regards to the existing colonial mindset.Towards the end of the episode Kim also shares concrete advice on the role each one of us can play to eradicate racism and ways to fight this fight in solidarity with our black brothers and sisters.#BlackLivesMatter

In this third episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast, I interview Ananya Rijhwani: a self-taught wedding photographer from Varanasi, India. From the ghats of Varanasi to the heart of New Delhi, Ananya's journey of deciding not to attend college and jumping right into starting her own wedding photography business is inspiring! Fast forward to 7 years, Ananya has built a good life for herself. Was moving away from home at the age of 18 with no seed funding or a degree the right decision? Was it worth it? Does she have any regrets? Tune in to find out!The episode ends with 4 concrete tips for aspiring entrepreneurs in a similar fix, looking for advice and answers on where to start.Find Ananya on Instagram: @ananyarijhwani.weddings For business enquiries: teamananyarijhwani@gmail.comEnjoy!

Today I'm chatting with my best friend of 11 years, Anjali Kalra: a senior auditor with a professional services firm in India. We cover everything from her opinion on the modern day relationships to her personal experience with online dating. We also discuss the recent spike in the length of user conversations on dating apps like Bumble, Grinder and Hinge, especially since shelter-in-place orders went into effect. The episode ends with 6 concrete tips from Anjali on how to maintain a healthy headspace in your love life during these challenging times!Find Anjali:On Instagram: @shethetravellingtoe

In the inaugural episode of The Lavender Fix Podcast, I interview two very special guests: my dear friends Sana and Lalit, who I've known for about 10 years! We discuss their inter-religion dating journey leading to marriage - a tough hike that came with lots of ups and downs, fireworks, lukewarm conversations and breakthroughs. The episode ends with 3 concrete tips from Sana and Lalit each for individuals who are in a similar Fix. Find Sana and Lalit on Instagram: @made.in.bombay, @lallitdalal, if you're looking for more advice. They were kind enough to offer all their help :)