Tanjeen Twinkle and Tasnim Hasan, two young South Asian women want their voices to be heard in the South Asian Community and beyond. The podcast is a segway to create meaningful conversations in South Asian cultures. Every South Asian is unique, their voices and thoughts should be heard. So, let’s get the conversation going, and welcome to Uniquely Me-Voice of the Asian Community!
In this episode, we got the chance to speak to author Muzna Abbas again about her book on mental health that is dedicated to the South Asian Diaspora. In part 2, we discuss about the youth and how they have been navigating their mental health and driving conversations with their parents. Listener discretion advised. If you or a loved one is suffering with mental health, please do not be afraid to ask for help from a professional because this is a regular conversation from our perspectives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we got the chance to speak to author Muzna Abbas about her book on mental health that is dedicated to the South Asian Diaspora. In part 1, we discuss about immigrant parents plight about mental health, toxic masculinity and burn out. Listener discretion advised. If you or a loved one is suffering with mental health, please do not be afraid to ask for help from a professional because this is just a regular conversation from our perspectives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we have the Co-Founder of Laumiére Gourmet, Varun Sharma talk to us about his career. From being a DJ, to a project manager to pivoting into the world of entrepreneurship, he says it all. Listen to this episode to know more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we have Tonny Nowshin, a climate change activist from Berlin, Germany. In this episode we talked about the issues addressing climate change. Additionally, learn more about her work in Bangladesh and Germany. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we have Zahra Uddin, a Freelance Journalist, part of the editorial team of unbias news, and the Community Engagement Manager of the organization Host writer. She is currently based in Berlin and talks to us about the future of inclusive journalism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
TW: We would like to give a disclaimer about today's topic. We'll be talking about sexual harassment and topics related to sexual assault. Listener discretion advised. If you or a loved one is suffering because of sexual assault and harassment, please do not be afraid to ask for help. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is 1-800-656-4673. Go to The National Helpline for Male Survivors website for their online chat hotline. Lastly, call National Street Harassment Hotline at 855.897.5910. In this episode, we're going to go over what sexual harassment is, the multiple forms of sexual harassment, statistics, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we discuss South Asian women living by themselves, navigating the work-life balance, and learning to live our lives on our own terms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we are going to talk about all things art with Naurin Islam. She graduated from New York University with a Masters in Global Affairs in 2019 but continues to pursue what she loves to do as a side hustle. She has an art Instagram handle for all of you listeners to check out her work and it’s called Chobiaka By Chaity. Her artwork is up for sale on Society 6, which she will let us more about during our podcast interview with her. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
Listen to Tanjeen and Tasnim talk about women and self worth unedited, unfiltered and just being their unique self! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we talk about Mental Health in the South Asian community. And, to talk about today’s topic, we have guest Syeda Hasan from the nonprofit organization, Bengali Mental Health Movement, located in New York City. We discussed why our community stigmatizes mental health issues and how the youth are breaking the stigma now. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Samira Sadeque, a renowned journalist and a poet! She has done amazing journalism work for Al-Jazeera, Dhaka Tribune, and many more publications worldwide. Listen to this episode to hear more about her work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have the famous social media personality, Murgirdimm! She makes digital content on social media that depicts the truth about Bangladeshi culture through comedy. In the interview, she will talk to us more about her platform and the characters. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Ifti Chowdhury, the event organizer, and songwriter for the community organization Royal Bengal Tea House, located in New York. We discussed about the Royal Bengal Tea House's purpose and plans, his work as a singer and songwriter. Hear this to know more about RBTH! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Priti Malik, a radio co-host of UAE's #1 Breakfast Radio Show. She was born and raised in New York City and moved to Dubai to pursue her career in broadcast. In this episode, we talk about her journey into the world of broadcasting, we learnt some tips and tricks about navigating the world of media. Listen to the episode to find out more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Sarina Ahmed who is currently studying to get her Doctor of Pharmacy at Temple University, so she can become a licensed Pharmacist. She’s also interning at a pharmacy. She’s here to talk to us about women in healthcare professions and what is going on in the healthcare industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Atina who is working as a Business Intelligence Analyst in New York. She talks to us about the tech industry, STEM, women in STEM and advised women on how to get involved in the tech field. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In today’s episode, we have Aneeyat Gardezi who currently resides in Berlin, Germany. In this episode we discussed all things makeup, moving from city to city and about ARTIL. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
In this episode, we have the talented Sneha Bhatia, who’s an entrepreneur, that runs a Dubai based bakeshop called Sugaholic located in Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She’s also a renowned food blogger and a supermom currently based in Toronto. Along with her accomplishments, she and her sister Ravisha won the popular choice award during the Cake Boss competition in Abu Dubai for Sugaholic and holds a Guinness world record for the tallest cupcake tower. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
Trigger Warning: Discussion about color discrimination The episode highlights an important and common problem in our society, which is colorism. And, to discuss that topic, we have Dr. Meghnaa Tallapragada, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Temple University. She also founded Project Colorism, a research and Instagram project dedicated to sharing stories of people experiencing colorism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
Today’s episode highlights South Asian Women in Filmmaking. And to discuss that topic, we have Aastha Verma, an award-winning Director, and Producer currently residing in Los Angeles. She has directed, produced and crafted stories such as the The Unsung Feather and the Last Rights. Aastha focuses on stories that bring out the realness in our world and societies and wants to tell stories that viewers can learn from her movies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
Today’s episode highlights relationships in the South Asian Community. Relationships are seen to be taboo or a big no no from a young age within our societies. With relationships evolving over time, it has become important for us to break the ice and normalize how to talk about it casually as adults get older. And to discuss the topic, we have Ashley Alex, who’s a Temple University’s alumnae, Journalism major from Klein College of Media and Communication. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
This episode highlights what it means to be a South Asian woman in today's world. We look back at how South Asian women like our mother and grandmother’s generation, acted and lived differently compared to our generation. To discuss today’s topic, we have Suman Ann, who is a student at Temple University pursuing Media Studies and Production. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
Today’s episode highlights the case of lost identity, also known as belonging to the third culture spectrum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tanjeen-tasnim/message
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