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Mrinal Gokhale is an author, speaker and creative consultant based in Wisconsin. She has collaborated with organizations and media outlets such as Brown Girl Magazine, ADDitude Magazine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and more. Her most recent book is titled “Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories.” During this episode, Mrinal talks about: What inspired her to write about mental health in South Asian communities How she found people to interview for her book Common mental health themes that she noticed in her interviews How her own mental health journey inspired her writing and advocacy Find out more about Mrinal and her writing on her LinkTree page. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes. Support or sponsor this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

Today, I'm talking with Shanita Liu, who likes to say firstly, she's the mom of 3 warriors. But she's also a TEDx speaker, author of the book, Dear Durga, and she's a Fulbright Scholar, a certified life coach. Shanita has so many skills she'll tell you about in our conversation, but I'll just let you know a couple more. She's an award winning writer and she's contributed to various platforms, including Forbes Women, Thrive Global, and Brown Girl Magazine.   In this episode we discussed: how a toxic job saw Shanita shift from non-profit and towards life coaching activating courage and some practical steps to take advice on not sticking strictly to a grand plan but be open to other possibilites   Connect with Shanita at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanitaliu/ Purchase Shanita's book Dear Durga at: https://www.coachshanita.com/book Email Shanita for a copy of her free workbook Victorious Me at sl@coachshanita.com   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Masculinity and mental health have come under greater scrutiny by the South Asian community in recent years. Clinical Psychology student Paritosh Joshi, a contributor to Brown Girl Magazine, joins TDS to explore how toxic masculinity impacts relationships, upholds patriarchal values, influences mental health, and creates a less inclusive atmosphere for South Asian men to seek mental health resources.Connect with Paritosh on LinkedIn!Follow TDS on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and catch up with the hosts, Annika and Nehal, on their personals. Until next time, keep lighting that Desi spark!

Saadia Khan is a Pakistani American immigrant, human rights activist & social entrepreneur. She is also the founder and host of an award-winning weekly podcast, Immigrantly, and the co-producer and co-host of Invisible Hate podcast, which focuses on hate crimes committed against minorities. She holds a Master's in Human Rights from Columbia University. She has worked with UN Women, and other UN entities at a small civil society organization focused on women's rights. She is also a board member of Hearts and Homes for Refugees. This volunteer-driven nonprofit organization works with the U.S. Department of State & designated agencies to welcome refugees. In addition, she writes for publications, including the Brown Girl Magazine, Yes! Magazine, and the Globe Post.---Support TBAS by becoming a patron!!!! - https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak with your advice @ 844-935-BEST---IG: @bestadviceshow & @muzacharyTWITTER: @muzacharybestadvice.show

To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, Brend and Ana Sheila speak to two immigrant leaders that are working to build a more inclusive community. First, we speak to Saadia Khan, a storyteller, human rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast and digital platform, Immigrantly, which challenges simplistic narratives around the immigrant experience. Saadia is also the co-producer and co-host of the Invisible Hate podcast, an ethical true crime podcast. Saadia has worked with organizations like Human Rights First, UN Women, and other UN entities, advocating for women's rights and justice. Her passion for storytelling extends to her written work, as she contributes to publications like Yes! Magazine, the Brown Girl Magazine, the Globe Post & Medium.  Next, we speak to Leydy Rangel, Communications Director at UFW Foundation, a non-profit that empowers and advocates for immigrants and farm workers. Leydy moved to the U.S. in 2004, grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has been protected from deportation as a DACA recipient since 2013. By utilizing strategic communications, she passionately advocates for both worker's rights and pro- immigrant federal policies, while incorporating her personal experience as an undocumented person into her work. In 2021, she and five other DACA recipients met with President Biden in the Oval Office to discuss immigration. References Read about farmworkers experiencing hunger: https://www.ppic.org/blog/californias-farmworkers-and-their-children-are-vulnerable-to-food-insecurity/ Support UFW Foundation: https://www.ufwfoundation.org/ Listen to Immigrantly: https://immigrantlypod.com/ Learn about trans prom https://www.teenvogue.com/story/inside-the-trans-youth-prom-in-washington-dc Learn more about money coach Charly: https://www.travelercharly.com/ Take Brenda's class: https://heartbeathouse.net/classes-schedule/ Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda and Ana Sheila are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Josie Melendez and Augusto Martinez, of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.  Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Follow Ana Sheila on instagram @la_anasheila and twitter @Shelli1228   Follow Brenda on twitter at @BrendaRicards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy is joined by advocate Mariya Taher to learn more about Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting and discuss firsthand accounts from those affected.Mariya Taher has worked in gender-based violence for over a decade in the areas of teaching, research, policy, program development, and direct service.In 2015, she cofounded Sahiyo, an award-winning, transnational organization with the mission to empower Asian and other communities to end FGC. The Manhattan Young Democrats honored her as a 2017 Engendering Progress honoree and in 2018, Mariya received the Human Rights Storytellers Award from the Muslim American Leadership Alliance. In 2020, she was recognized as one of the six inaugural grant recipients for the Crave Foundation for Women. Since 2015, she has collaborated with the Massachusetts Women's Bar Association to pass legislation to protect girls from FGC. After starting a Change.org petition and gathering over 400,000 signatures, Massachusetts became the 39th state in the U.S. to do so.Mariya is also an extensive writer in fiction and nonfiction and has contributed articles and stories to NPR's Code Switch, HuffPost, The Fair Observer, Brown Girl Magazine, Solstice Literary Magazine, The Express Tribune, The San Francisco Examiner, and more.She graduated with her MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University, where she received the Graduate School of Arts & Social Sciences Dean's Merit Scholarship and the Lesley University Graduate Student Leadership Award. She also holds a Master in Social Work from San Francisco State University and a B.A. from UC Santa Barbara in Religious Studies.Learn more at sahiyo.org

IndieWire Senior TV Writer Proma Khosla joined me for this week's Yellowjackets recap for Season 2 Episode 6: Qui. We enhanced our vocabularies, fangirled over Lisa, the 14th Gilly, and Sophie Nelisse's acting, decided that Akilah makes a much better plastic surgeon than OB/GYN, and indulged in the usual obsessive theorizing. Why aren't they eating Ben yet? And why have we not yet seen petite Christina Ricci punching someone with brass knuckles yet?? Proma Khosla is a Senior TV Writer based in New York City, where she covers all things TV and streaming. She is IndieWire's resident Marvel and Star Wars correspondent ( “Ms. Marvel” and “Andor” supremacy!), and a tireless advocate of a little show called “Yellowjackets.” She strives to cover everything with equal expertise and detail, whether it's the latest wave of Mindy Kaling discourse or the chaotic life choices of characters on “Emily in Paris” or just shoehorning a ”Lost” reference into any kind of article. Before IndieWire, Proma was a Senior TV Reporter at Mashable, where she started her ongoing coverage of South Asian representation in Hollywood (especially when it comes to dance). Her work has also appeared in Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Decider, Glamour, and Brown Girl Magazine. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Communications, Proma worked on film sets including the horror-indie “It Follows” and with Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. In 2017 she launched Lion Party Films, where she produces stories by and for the South Asian diaspora with co-founder Raashi Desai. You can follow Proma's deranged TV takes — sorry, that's “incisive coverage” — on Twitter (if Twitter still exists) at @promawhatup, and her production and other projects on Instagram. For professional inquiries, please use pkhosla@indiewire.com (not DMs!), and whatever you do, please do not use Facebook. IndieWire archive: https://www.indiewire.com/author/prom... Mashable archive: https://mashable.com/author/proma-khosla Episode description: Rise and shine and don't forget your booties because it's coooold out there. Misty makes a leap of faith, Natalie and Lottie play a game, Shauna finds herself unexpectedly randy, and Tai seeks out a movie recommendation. Director: Ben Semanoff Writers: Ashley Lyle / Bart Nickerson / Katherine Kearns / Sarah L Thompson As mentioned in the video, donations to my medical fund to fix my stimulator (A cost of $5,000) can be made to the following: Fundraising site: spot.fund.com/kellyneedssurgery Your generosity is appreciated so very much!! ❤ The Antler Queens is a disability-led podcast and YouTube channel, and the most inclusive Yellowjackets podcast you'll find. Visit us at theantlerqueenspodcast.com Email us at antlerqueenspodcast.com FB: facebook.com/theantlerqueens IG/Twitter: @theantlerqueens Please comment your thoughts! And let us know what you're most looking forward to in the rest of Season 2! Be sure to follow us on social media so you can stay in the loop on our new live aftershow: "Yellowjackets Afterparty (With The Antler Queens)"! Episodes will air live on YouTube immediately following new Yellowjackets episodes, and we'll be giving away a Yellowjackets letterman jacket on our finale! We are @theantlerqueens on Facebook, IG, and Twitter. See you for the next episode coming very soon! Are you a big fan of Christina Ricci, Juliette, Lewis, Melanie Lynskey, or any other member of the Yellowjackets cast, and would like us to discuss one of their other projects? Have some thoughts you'd like to share on this episode or what you'd like us to discuss in the future? Leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have fan art or fun videos that you'd like to share (that don't include copyright-protected material), and would like us to feature it on our show, email us at antlerqueenspodcast@gmail.com . If you'd like to join a panel discussion or guest co-host an episode, send us a video letting us know what you'd like to talk about! Love, The Antler Queens: A Yellowjackets Podcast | TheAntlerQueens.com

IndieWire Senior TV Writer Proma Khosla joined me for this week's Yellowjackets recap for Season 2 Episode 6: Qui. We enhanced our vocabularies, fangirled over Lisa, the 14th Gilly, and Sophie Nelisse's acting, decided that Akilah makes a much better plastic surgeon than OB/GYN, and indulged in the usual obsessive theorizing. Why aren't they eating Ben yet? And why have we not yet seen petite Christina Ricci punching someone with brass knuckles yet?? Proma Khosla is a Senior TV Writer based in New York City, where she covers all things TV and streaming. She is IndieWire's resident Marvel and Star Wars correspondent ( “Ms. Marvel” and “Andor” supremacy!), and a tireless advocate of a little show called “Yellowjackets.” She strives to cover everything with equal expertise and detail, whether it's the latest wave of Mindy Kaling discourse or the chaotic life choices of characters on “Emily in Paris” or just shoehorning a ”Lost” reference into any kind of article. Before IndieWire, Proma was a Senior TV Reporter at Mashable, where she started her ongoing coverage of South Asian representation in Hollywood (especially when it comes to dance). Her work has also appeared in Vanity Fair, Teen Vogue, Decider, Glamour, and Brown Girl Magazine. After graduating from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Communications, Proma worked on film sets including the horror-indie “It Follows” and with Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. In 2017 she launched Lion Party Films, where she produces stories by and for the South Asian diaspora with co-founder Raashi Desai. You can follow Proma's deranged TV takes — sorry, that's “incisive coverage” — on Twitter (if Twitter still exists) at @promawhatup, and her production and other projects on Instagram. For professional inquiries, please use pkhosla@indiewire.com (not DMs!), and whatever you do, please do not use Facebook. IndieWire archive: https://www.indiewire.com/author/prom... Mashable archive: https://mashable.com/author/proma-khosla Episode description: Rise and shine and don't forget your booties because it's coooold out there. Misty makes a leap of faith, Natalie and Lottie play a game, Shauna finds herself unexpectedly randy, and Tai seeks out a movie recommendation. Director: Ben Semanoff Writers: Ashley Lyle / Bart Nickerson / Katherine Kearns / Sarah L Thompson As mentioned in the video, donations to my medical fund to fix my stimulator (A cost of $5,000) can be made to the following: Fundraising site: spot.fund.com/kellyneedssurgery Your generosity is appreciated so very much!! ❤ The Antler Queens is a disability-led podcast and YouTube channel, and the most inclusive Yellowjackets podcast you'll find. Visit us at theantlerqueenspodcast.com Email us at antlerqueenspodcast.com FB: facebook.com/theantlerqueens IG/Twitter: @theantlerqueens Please comment your thoughts! And let us know what you're most looking forward to in the rest of Season 2! Be sure to follow us on social media so you can stay in the loop on our new live aftershow: "Yellowjackets Afterparty (With The Antler Queens)"! Episodes will air live on YouTube immediately following new Yellowjackets episodes, and we'll be giving away a Yellowjackets letterman jacket on our finale! We are @theantlerqueens on Facebook, IG, and Twitter. See you for the next episode coming very soon! Are you a big fan of Christina Ricci, Juliette, Lewis, Melanie Lynskey, or any other member of the Yellowjackets cast, and would like us to discuss one of their other projects? Have some thoughts you'd like to share on this episode or what you'd like us to discuss in the future? Leave a comment. We'd love to hear from you! If you have fan art or fun videos that you'd like to share (that don't include copyright-protected material), and would like us to feature it on our show, email us at antlerqueenspodcast@gmail.com . If you'd like to join a panel discussion or guest co-host an episode, send us a video letting us know what you'd like to talk about! Love, The Antler Queens: A Yellowjackets Podcast | TheAntlerQueens.com

On 6th May 2023, King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey in an ancient ceremony that dates back a thousand years. The Coronation service is, at its heart, a religious event in which King Charles swears an oath to uphold “the Protestant Reformed Religion Established by Law” and is anointed with holy oil by The Archbishop of Canterbury. But is this religious service representative of modern Britain? What does it say about who we are today? And will it speak to people of all faiths and none? Aleem Maqbool speaks to The Most Reverend Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, about the meaning of the rituals and symbolism of this national event. His reflections lead to a discussion on the role of The Coronation in our modern world. Aleem is joined by Professor Ian Bradley, author of God Save the King and Emeritus Professor of Cultural and Spiritual History at the University of St Andrews, Chief Executive of "Republic" Graham Smith and Sejal Sehmi, U.K. Editor for Brown Girl Magazine. Producer: Katharine Longworth Assistant Producer: Linda Wood

Helloooo, and welcome to Season 8 of Mads World! You're about to listen to Soul Sutras: South Asian Sisterhood & Tackling Taboo with Sangeeta Pillai! This week I am joined by podcaster, activist, writer and speaker, Sangeeta Pillai. Sangeeta is the founder of the South Asian feminist network Soul Sutras, which is all about tackling taboos within the culture. She's the creator of Masala Podcast, seen as one of the top feminist podcasts in the UK, featuring truly diverse experiences and voices. Sangeeta is a 5 times winner at the British Podcast Awards 2020, 2021 & 2022, as well as winner at the Audio Production Awards 2022.She is a winner at Spotify SoundUp 2018 and was also nominated “change-maker” at the Visionary Awards 2022. Masala Podcast & Sangeeta have been featured on BBC Radio, The Guardian, The Observer, Evening Standard, Cosmopolitan, Stylist, Eastern Eye, Huffington Post, BBC Sounds, Brown Girl Magazine, Women's Health Austria, Deccan Herald India & more. Sangeeta is also the creator of the Masala Monologues series of writing workshops and theatre shows in the UK & the US.In this episode, we chat about Sangeeta's funniest date story, her influences as a feminist, how she finds the strength to view taboo subjects in a critical way, where the stigma and shame might stem from in South Asian communities, the importance of creating safe spaces and much more. Click here to find Mads World social media, submit questions to the website, or buy me a coffee.Cover Art: VeredienMusic: The.Jones.Project_93 Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/mads-world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jummie sits down with transformational coach, Shanita Liu, to discuss the importance of activating courage within yourself. Shanita specializes in helping mom's tap into their courage. They discuss, Shanita's journey, activating courage in motherhood, overcoming burnout as a mom, the definition of motherhood, her work with women struggling with fertility issues, letting go of perfection, asking for support, self care, giving ourselves grace, why it's important to see ourselves as enough, and setting boundaries. They also take a deep dive into her new book, Dear Durga: A Mom's Guide to Activate Courage and Emerge Victorious, and why she decided to write it. Shanita Liu, MPA, CPC is a mom of three warriors, author, veteran spouse, salsa dancer, TEDx speaker, and Fulbright Scholar. She created Coach Shanita, Inc. so that she could use her skills as a coach, reiki master, medium, speaker, and facilitator to help folx live victorious lives. Shanita is an award-winning writer and has contributed to various platforms that include ForbesWomen, Thrive Global, and Brown Girl Magazine. When Shanita is not empowering people to activate their courage, she's indulging in 90's music and milk chocolate. Where to find Shanita: Website: www.coachshanita.com Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Youtube: @coachshanita Audio book: Spotify Barnes and Noble Libro.FM Kobo, Walmart Google Play Chirp Scribd Storytel Audiobooks.com Paperback ___ Instagram and TikTok: @awordtothewisepod Have a dilemma you need advice on? Get in touch and email, awordtothewisepod@gmail.com ___ Host: Jummie Moses Instagram: @Jum_Bugg Tiktok: @Jum_Bugg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awordtothewisepod/message

I'm so excited to be speaking today with our one and only Ms. Lana Patel, an Afro-Indo-Caribbean trans woman who is a model and has been the face of brands like Pantene, Live Tinted, and HoliChic to name a few. She is also an activist in the LGBTQ+ space and leverages her social media presence to fight for trans individuals to have a seat at the table. Her mantra is that true liberation can only be achieved once each human being is seen as an equal. I met Lana at a Brown Girl Magazine event back in May, and I loved her humble demeanor. It's a full circle and beautiful moment for me to have her on the show to share her story. In this episode, we will highlight Lana's journey on how she found herself and became confident in her identity, how she decided to pursue modeling and the impact its made in her life, her social media presence and how she leverages it to do good for the world, and what's in store for her future. Welcome, Lana!! To contact her for mentorship/guidance:Instagram: @lanapatelxoxoEmail: milianasingh@gmail.com

This week, Angela speaks with writer and editor Nimarta Narang, who has worked as a journalist since she was 15 in Thailand and currently oversees Brown Girl Magazine's literary vertical, commissioning and publishing original fiction from established and emerging South Asian writers.  Brown Girl Magazine, a multimedia company created by and for South Asian womxn, believes in storytelling as a powerful tool for community building. Their team encompasses and welcomes women, femmes, men, gender non-conforming, queer, and transgender individuals living across the diaspora including the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.  Angela and Nimarta discuss the publication's anthology “Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted,” (edited by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen) which features over 30 deeply personal stories exploring South Asian experiences with specificity; coming of age and studying in cities around the world; her work to amplify expansive narratives through the BGM platform and advocate for more inclusive media and publishing industries; and a few contemporary writers currently inspiring her.  Nimarta's podcast and book recs include: The Chaat Room, hosted by Keertana Sastry & Nikitha Menon — in partnership with Brown Girl Magazine — featuring interviews with South Asians in Hollywood, on and off the screen. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Books by Adiba Jaigirdar Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Missed Translations: Meeting the Immigrant Parents Who Raised Me by Sopan Deb Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America by Mayukh Sen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Angela speaks with writer and editor Nimarta Narang, who has worked as a journalist since she was 15 in Thailand and currently oversees Brown Girl Magazine's literary vertical, commissioning and publishing original fiction from established and emerging South Asian writers.  Brown Girl Magazine, a multimedia company created by and for South Asian womxn, believes in storytelling as a powerful tool for community building. Their team encompasses and welcomes women, femmes, men, gender non-conforming, queer, and transgender individuals living across the diaspora including the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.  Angela and Nimarta discuss the publication's anthology “Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted,” (edited by Gabrielle Deonath and Kamini Ramdeen) which features over 30 deeply personal stories exploring South Asian experiences with specificity; coming of age and studying in cities around the world; her work to amplify expansive narratives through the BGM platform and advocate for more inclusive media and publishing industries; and a few contemporary writers currently inspiring her.  Nimarta's podcast and book recs include: The Chaat Room, hosted by Keertana Sastry & Nikitha Menon — in partnership with Brown Girl Magazine — featuring interviews with South Asians in Hollywood, on and off the screen. The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Books by Adiba Jaigirdar Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel Missed Translations: Meeting the Immigrant Parents Who Raised Me by Sopan Deb Taste Makers: Seven Immigrant Women Who Revolutionized Food in America by Mayukh Sen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with someone whose title does not at all accurately reflect the multitudes of her jobs and passions: film & TV critic and broadcast Ashanti Omkar! Ashanti is a UK-based rockstar critic and broadcaster, whose work has appeared on BBC TV, ITV, Channel 5, various BBC Radio stations, Times Radio, TimeOut London, Total Film Magazine, Metro, Guardian, The Independent – and that's not even close to the end of the list! She does deep dives into the full spectrum of the arts, with a special focus on spotlighting diversity, inclusion and representation. We learned SO much from her about the ways of media – but more importantly, we were inspired by her continued passion for celebrating beautiful art created by South Asians all over the world. It's no wonder she's been bestowed the responsibility of also being a voter for the UK Critics' Circle in Film & Music, the BRITs, BIFA, and Sundance London. Wowza, we're getting tired just READING all the wonderful things Ashanti does!

Content Warning: Suicide. In today's episode, Subrina Singh chats with host Nadia Imafidon about her life with bipolar disorder in honor of September's Suicide Prevention Month. We chat about the lifelong battle against suicide and how to best prepare for it, her experience being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder in her teens, and how Subrina has dedicated most of her life to surviving each and every day. Subrina shares her mental health journey as a way to support, advocate and create awareness for mental health. She is a contributing author in an anthology of Sikh love stories, Her Name is Kaur and Brown Girl Magazine's first ever printed anthology, Untold. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Asian and Asian American Studies from Stony Brook University and a Master's Degree in South Asian Religion & Philosophy from Columbia University. She has been featured on TV Asia's Shades of Shakti and has collaborated with organizations such as National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and NYS Department of Mental Health & Hygiene “Today, I Thrive.” She is committed to using her experience with mental illness to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in the South Asian community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nadia-imafidon/support

If you don't know who the Kutti Gang are, you are in for a real treat this week! Created by Zubi Ahmed and Pooja Reddy, this HILARIOUS comedy duo burst onto the scene in 2018 and has consistently made waves - even during a pandemic! Zubi and Pooja share their superhero comedy origin stories as well as how they not only made their careers in comedy but also created an incredibly important platform/showcase for underrepresented and under-spotlighted comedy talent across the country.

The movie that started it all for Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan & Siddharth Malhotra. The movie that even Karan Johar sometimes wonders (by his own admission), "Why did I make this?" We're talking about NONE OTHER than Student of the Year! This gem of the 2010s is coming up on its TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY (crazy!!) and we could not have had a better guest join us than actor/comedian Dhruv Uday Singh. We laughed, we debated - but one thing is for certain: this movie is more entertaining than we clearly remembered. Enjoy!!

It's Never Have I Ever premiere week and we could not be more excited to talk to Richa Moorjani! Richa's actor journey is untraditional, but she went through the highs and lows of the aspiring actor life for years before landing her role as Kamala on the hit Netflix series. This episode is all about passion, authenticity and perseverance, even in the face of what seems like insane odds.

Activist, writer and speaker, Sangeeta Pillai, is the founder of the South Asian feminist network, Soul Sutras, which is all about tackling taboos within the culture. She's the creator of the Spotify award-winning ‘Masala Podcast'; the show for South Asian women deals with sex, sexuality, shame, periods and much, much more. Sangeeta is also the creator of  the Masala Monologues series of writing workshops and theatre shows in the UK and the US. She has been featured in the Evening Standard, Eastern Eye, Huffington Post, on BBC Asian Radio, in Brown Girl Magazine and has been a writer for over 20 years. Sangeeta was Highly Commended in the Arts and Culture category at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, part of the Women of the Future Programme, in 2021.   Please note that this podcast was recorded in February 2022.   ------------------------------------------------------- For more information on the Women of the Future Programme, Awards and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

Publishing a book is no joke - especially one that seeks to tell the stories of South Asian women across the world in all different phases of life - young, old, married, single, divorced, taking care of their mothers or mother-in-laws, maintaining friendships or struggling with the loss of them. Untold did what few other books have been able to do before - collect a series of varied experiences and bring them together to representatively try to present a point of view on the experience of growing up South Asian. In this episode, Shabnum sits down with Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, the founder of Brown Girl Magazine, and editors of Untold Kamini Ramdeen-Chowdhury and Gabrielle Deonath. The group talks about the motivations of starting a book, how and why BGM was started, and the lessons they learned in publishing this anthology. 

This week's guest is the ridiculously funny and ridiculously talented Sumukhi Suresh, comedian and creator/writer/star of Amazon's "Pushpavalli," among other other great projects. Sumukhi's journey into comedy and now as the head of her own content company - Motormouth Writers - is the perfect encapsulation of evolving one's dreams and making opportunities for oneself. Our gushing in this episode is totally warranted and once you listen to this episode, you'll likely do it too.

Join us as we talk to 3 writers from Brown Girl Magazine's Untold anthology who speak about unique experiences such as the expectations between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, caretaking duties as a children of desi parents, and relationships with grandparents abroad. In this episode we'll dive into the relationships that define so much of our lives, and the way the expectations of those relationships are distinctly unique to being South Asian - often serving as extreme counter-types to the relationships we see portrayed in western media. Any relationship between two people is unique, and in this episode Shabnum gets a deeper dive into the relationships and thoughts that inspired each of these writers to write their pieces. Featuring Anita Gulati, Neha Patel, and Radhika Menon. 

In this episode of Bourbon With Friends, presented by Not 4 Long Media. The guys sit down with the creator and founder of Whiskey Stories® Rachna Hukmani.Rachna Hukmani is the first South Asian woman to open a whiskey company. She has been working with whiskey for more than 11 years, has helped design legendary whiskies like The Macallan 12 Double Cask, The Macallan Luxury Editions, Highland Park Magnus, Noble Oak Bourbon and more. She has, in turn, trained many whiskey/whisky global brand ambassadors including those of The Macallan with her unique method that is what Whiskey Stories is based on. She runs her business Whiskey Stories LLC full time. Prior to going full time Rachna worked at whiskey companies like Pernod Ricard and Edrington helping lead the innovation teams in the US.  Whiskey Stories® is a seasoned Michelin Guide recommended luxury multisensory immersive whiskey experience company company which includes a unique way of pairing gourmet food courses with whiskies, our signature Whiskey Stories® whiskey based unisex luxury colognes pairing and more sensory elements like their registered trademarked Whiskey In the Dark® experience. We have been featured on Bloomberg News, Forbes, Brown Girl Magazine, Time Out, SEEMA and more. Our methods are unparalleled & proprietary. We have our own venue in Brooklyn that is designed like a hidden speakeasy/vintage doll house.Find out more about Whiskey Stories® at http://whiskeystories.rocks/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our Sponsor -  Blind Barrels. Blind Barrels is a Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don't make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelswww.blindbarrels.com

JAY SEAN! What more do we have to say? This week we chat with the singer/musician/producer/legend about his groundbreaking music journey and paving a path for so many musicians to follow.

This week we talk to filmmaker / showrunner Tanuj Chopra. His first film, Punching at the Sun, was the first South Asian American film to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and since then he's made four MORE features. His most recent credit includes taking over as showrunner for the hit Netflix series, Delhi Crime. Tanuj shares pearl after pearl of wisdom when it comes to filmmaking – including how to find your voice and, just as importantly, your taste as a creator and an arts lover. What do you think is cool? That's more valuable than you may even realize.

I'm officially a Texan!....now for the unpacking. While I'm setting up shop over the next few weeks, I'll be playing some of my favorite episodes from the past two years....this episode is for all you bad betis & besharam bibis!Today I catch up with activist, writer & speaker, Sangeeta Pillai, who is the the founder of Soul Sutras. Soul Sutras is the South Asian feminist platform that is all about tackling taboos in South Asian culture, creating safe spaces where South Asian women can explore everything from sex to mental health.Their projects include Masala Podcast, featuring interviews with fierce South Asian women about taboo topics and Masala Monologues, a series of writing workshops and theatre shows in the UK & the US.Starting life as a blog, Soul Sutras now boasts a range of projects from podcast, theatre shows, webinar to books & beyond.She has become a key voice in British South Asian feminism speaking at the Women of the World (WOW) 2020 and has been featured in the Huffington Post, BBC Asian Radio, Brown Girl Magazine and is the winner of British Podcast Awards 2020 & 2019.She tells me about living life in the slums of Bombay, her volatile relationship with her father and the affect it's had on her throughout life, the complicated relationship between culture and identity, and how it's so refreshing to see the younger generation of South Asian women speak up.http://www.soulsutras.co.uk/ 

DISCLAIMER: Due to technical difficulties the audio quality isn't at the usual standard, so please bare with us this week!   Anisha has her friend Trisha on this episode. Trisha is the CEO and founder of Brown Girl Magazine. She recently got funding from Andreessen Horowitz, a world renowned venture capital firm. She discusses her journey so far as a South Asian female founder.   Produced by Dear Media

We're back, baby! The Chaat Room returns with a new mini episode to introduce our newest season and guests, including singer/songwriter Jay Sean, screenwriter Utkarshini Vashishtha, actress Richa Moorjani, filmmaker/showrunner Tanuj Chopra and Kutti Gang comedy duo, Zubi Ahmed & Pooja Reddy – just to name a few! We're also bringing back our Now Re-Playing segment to celebrate some Bollywood anniversaries with some of our favorite comedians. Check out this re-introduction to the show and stay tuned for our first guest episode, dropping Thursday, June 23rd!

In this episode we will uncover the roots of Yoga and confirm its Hindu roots and origins, evaluate the benefits of practicing yoga, and even consider how it has been received positively and negatively by Western Society. Tune in to find out more!Learn more here:Rutu Patel, "Yoga: The True Hindu Roots behind the Western Trend," Brown Girl Magazine, https://browngirlmagazine.com/2019/10/yoga-the-true-hindu-roots-behind-the-western-trend/Jayaram V, "Origin, Principles, Practice and Types of Yoga," https://www.hinduwebsite.com/yoga.asphttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/13-benefits-of-yogahttps://www.hinduamerican.org/projects/hindu-roots-of-yoga

“People said I didn't look Gujarati, I Didn't know what that meant” | Sejal Sehmi As UK editor of Browngirl Magazine Sejal Sehmi has a front-line view on all trending discussions on issues facing South Asian people. As Brown Girl Magazine's U.K. Editor, her passion for writing stemmed from challenging society defined rules created for women of her generation. She initially started contributing for Brown Girl Magazine in 2013, and in 2017 successfully created her own UK team and been involved in major events at TedXUCLWomen, UK's first Asian Woman Festival and collaborated with South Asian Heritage Month. To understand the legacy that she creates and the present stigma surrounding cultural expectations, over the years she also attempted to film and document such issues both in India and in the UK as writer and director of “The Evolution of the British Indian Woman,” a mini-film series that explores the essence of a British Indian woman through the experiences of three branches of her own family tree. Sejal had been a guest speaker for the BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio London discussing social issues impacting British South Asians today. As well as being a contributor for The Asian Today, she has featured in Asiana.TV, Asian Woman, The Independent, Red Magazine, NetDoctor and Seema Magazine. In this interview with Sharan Raju on The podcast “Too British To Be Asian” Sejal discusses the politics people had on her mixed race ethnicity that made her question her own identity. Full interview available on Spotify and all Apple platforms Link to interview via @sharanrajuofficial bio on instagram. Also full interview available on Spotify and all Apple platforms - Too British To Be Asian Podcast #Editor #BrowngirlMagazine #Gujarati #mixed #bestofboth #britishasian #sikh #london #punjabi #desi #actress #motivation #toobritishtobeasian #podcastersofinstagram #interview #listen #spotify #applepodcasts #podcast #podcaster #itunes #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #positivevibes #mentalhealth #anxiety #selfcare #loveyourself #inherited-trauma

In this special edition of South Asian Trailblazers, Simi sits down with Aparna Shewakramani in front of a live audience, hosting our first-ever live podcast at the World Trade Center in New York City.Aparna is the breakout star of Netflix's hit series Indian Matchmaking — where she went from controversial character to overnight ambassador for women demanding to be heard. This conversation marked the launch of Aparna's highly-anticipated memoir, She's Unlikeable: And Other Lies That Bring Women Down. Born in London, Aparna spent part of her childhood in Dubai, until she moved to Texas, where she lived for 25 years. A recent New York City transplant, Aparna spends much of her time traveling and is the  founder of a luxury travel company called My Golden Balloon. Previously a practicing attorney, she holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School and a B.A. from Rice University. In this conversation, Aparna recounts everything from surviving Hurricane Harvey to her battle with an autoimmune disease to the ways in which her life changed after the show. A huge thank you to our event partners and sponsors: Brik + Clik, Brown Girl Magazine,  Tinto Amorio, and Anheuser Busch's PAC-Asia Group. For updates on future live events and  episodes,  visit southasiantrailblazers.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube.

This episode is for all you bad betis & besharam bibis!Today I catch up with activist, writer & speaker, Sangeeta Pillai, who is the the founder of Soul Sutras.  Soul Sutras is the South Asian feminist platform that is all about tackling taboos in South Asian culture, creating safe spaces where South Asian women can explore everything from sex to mental health.Their projects include Masala Podcast, featuring interviews with fierce South Asian women about taboo topics and Masala Monologues, a series of writing workshops and theatre shows in the UK & the US.Starting life as a blog, Soul Sutras now boasts a range of projects from podcast, theatre shows, webinar to books & beyond.She has become a key voice in British South Asian feminism speaking at the Women of the World (WOW) 2020 and has been featured in the Huffington Post, BBC Asian Radio, Brown Girl Magazine and is the winner of British Podcast Awards 2020 & 2019.She tells me about living life in the slums of Bombay, her volatile relationship with her father and the affect it's had on her throughout life, the complicated relationship between culture and identity, and how it's so refreshing to see the younger generation of South Asian women speak up.http://www.soulsutras.co.uk/

There is a lack of knowledge around eating disorders and stigma within the South Asian community. The misinformation and stigma contributes to many barriers for South Asians seeking help when it comes to eating disorders. In addition to all of this, psychiatrists fear that the past year (lockdown) has caused a rapid rise in the number of people experiencing anorexia and bulimia. For many South Asian people suffering from an eating disorder and spending more time with family has had a negative effect. Listen to our podcast with Vaidehi Gajjar, a contributor and editor for Brown Girl Magazine, an advisor for Circuit Sehat PR Director for @wearesaath & @thecovidconversation, and an amazing author. We are so grateful to her for sharing her own journey with an eating disorder and her recovery. Follow Brown Women Health on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/support

There is a lack of knowledge around eating disorders and stigma within the South Asian community. The misinformation and stigma contributes to many barriers for South Asians seeking help when it comes to eating disorders. In addition to all of this, psychiatrists fear that the past year (lockdown) has caused a rapid rise in the number of people experiencing anorexia and bulimia. For many South Asian people suffering from an eating disorder and spending more time with family has had a negative effect. Listen to our podcast with Vaidehi Gajjar, a contributor and editor for Brown Girl Magazine, an advisor for Circuit Sehat PR Director for @wearesaath & @thecovidconversation, and an amazing author. We are so grateful to her for sharing her own journey with an eating disorder and her recovery. Follow Brown Women Health on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brownwomenhealth/support

In this episode Shabnum is joined by Juanita Dudhnath of Brown Girl Magazine as both of them talk through the dark history of indentured servitude that led to Indian migration to the Caribbean, and how four to five generations onward the culture of Indo-Caribbean people has evolved. Juanita explains the term "Coolie," and how it can have both familiar and negative connotations, and she explains the hyphenated identity that Indo-Caribbeans have uniquely lived with for generations when the world is just now starting to normalize a hyphenated identity. We also talked a bit about the perception problem of other South Asian Americans not seeing Indo-Caribbeans as our own, and how the world is changing to enable more of these conversations to be had in order to drive changes in thinking. Host: Shabnum GulatiGuest: Juanita Dudhnath Art: Chelsi Bhagan (@island.childd) on Instagram Music: AnAkkiN on SoundCloud 

Today, Kaily chats with Jacqueline Pereda, creator of the HBO Latino short pilot "Generation Por Que?" Jacqueline talks about the challenges of being an independent creator and the path to her first TV pilot being picked up by HBO.Jacqueline has written, directed and produced over 20 comedic shorts and musical parodies in NYC and on her YouTube channel. Including her weekly satirical news show, The Ethnically Ambiguous News Hour. Her comedy has also appeared on TruTV, Funny or Die, Mas Mejor, WhoHaha, Brown Girl Magazine, the Women in Comedy Festival and Brooklyn Comedy Festival. She is a proud alum of the UCB sketch program and was a semi-finalist for the Sundance New Voices Lab in 2017. "Generation Por Qué?" was a 2020 Official Selection at SeriesFest and was licensed by HBO and HBO Max and began airing in May 2021.

We're back with an insanely fun and educational Business with Bae episode. This week's guest is Rehana Lew Mirza, playwright extraordinaire. Her work, along with work she has co-written with her husband Mike Lew, have been critically acclaimed and produced all over the country. She gives us the full scoop on her writing process, the difficult steps to taking a play from the page to the stage and ups and downs of being a female POC playwright with all of the bias that comes with working in the theatre world. Rehana is smart, hilarious and weird and that's why we love her and this episode SO MUCH.

Our guests are Shia and Shashank Gupta, the sister and brother team behind Nazranaa, the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country. They design and offer South Asian Wedding Wardrobes, and are sharing all you need to know. From figuring out what to wear during all the wedding festivities to navigating expectations of parents Shia & Shashank are the leading South Asian designers in the US and they help couples look Instagram ready on their wedding day. To them, they are not just outfits but memories. The owners of Nazranaa, the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country, are also the hosts and Executive producers of the hit reality web series, Nazranaa Diaries, which has over 14 million views. Their work has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo, South Asian Bride Magazine, Brown Girl Magazine - to name a few. Click HERE to become a premium subscriber and unlock all of the amazingness:       Ad-free, full length episodes      The TBWPP Wedding Planning Resource Center with  Access to 6 mini courses of The Big Wedding Planning Master Class  Wedding Planning Templates and Tools Big Takeaways More South Asian weddings are considered marriages of two families, and not two individuals, so there tends to be much more family involvement in every step of the wedding planning process. South Asian couplese often to see each other in their wedding wardrobes far before the wedding day itself. There is a lot factors like matching colors and fits that come into play. The magic, though, is still just as potent during the ceremony. Shivangi and Shashank's customers often leave their dresses with them for alterations and such before the big day. So there is an added element of joy and surprise when they go back to pick them up. You don't have to go completely traditional nor "off the rack". There is so much customization that can be done. Links We Referenced Nazranaa Diaries Web Series on YouTube nazranaanj.com Nazranaa on Instagram Nazranaa on Facebook Nazranaa on Pinterest Get In Touch:  The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is… Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez  Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics  On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! Easy to get in touch with. Email us at hello@thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guests are Shia and Shashank Gupta, the sister and brother team behind Nazranaa (https://nazranaanj.com/), the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country. They design and offer South Asian Wedding Wardrobes, and are sharing all you need to know. From figuring out what to wear during all the wedding festivities to navigating expectations of parents Shia & Shashank are the leading South Asian designers in the US and they help couples look Instagram ready on their wedding day. To them, they are not just outfits but memories. The owners of Nazranaa, the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country, are also the hosts and Executive producers of the hit reality web series, Nazranaa Diaries (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCojWWxmazRznwpqJPPT7uyw), which has over 14 million views. Their work has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo, South Asian Bride Magazine, Brown Girl Magazine - to name a few. Big Takeaways More South Asian weddings are considered marriages of two families, and not two individuals, so there tends to be much more family involvement in every step of the wedding planning process. South Asian couplese often to see each other in their wedding wardrobes far before the wedding day itself. There is a lot factors like matching colors and fits that come into play. The magic, though, is still just as potent during the ceremony. Shivangi and Shashank's customers often leave their dresses with them for alterations and such before the big day. So there is an added element of joy and surprise when they go back to pick them up. You don't have to go completely traditional nor "off the rack". There is so much customization that can be done. Links We Referenced Nazranaa Diaries Web Series on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCojWWxmazRznwpqJPPT7uyw) nazranaanj.com (https://nazranaanj.com/) Nazranaa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nazranaanj/) Nazranaa on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nazranaanj/) Nazranaa on Pinterest (https://www.pinterest.com/nazranaanj/_shop/) Quotes “I used to be a below average student when I was in India. I was a straight-A student when I moved to the US. But never has my dad looked at our report cards. He never cared about our studies. He always believed that kids should be allowed to play and grow.” - Shashank “How do you know what job to dedicate? So the standard is, if you think someone can do that work 75% as efficiently as you can, hand it over.” - Shashank “Whether it's your mom, whether it's your dad, whether it's your best friend, until they're supportive - I'm not saying you shouldn't guide the bride to do the right thing, that's exactly why we're here - but if you don't like something there is a way to say it. There is a way to convey that message without being very dramatic about things.” - Shivangi “Once you see her coming down that aisle - you could [have seen] her in that outfit in the store a million times - but once you see her coming down that aisle in her full get-up, it's a memory.” -Shashank Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://suitshop.com/?utm_campaign=EngagedLeads&utm_content=BWPPPartnership&utm_medium=BWPP&utm_source=ReferralLink) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonuse episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! Wedfuly (https://wedfuly.com/bigwedding/) SuitShop (https://suitshop.com/?utm_campaign=EngagedLeads&utm_content=BWPPPartnership&utm_medium=BWPP&utm_source=ReferralLink) FlowerMoxie (https://flowermoxie.com/pages/the-big-wedding-podcast) The Flashdance (https://www.theflashdance.com/virtual-party-the-big-wedding-planning-podcast) Cactus Collective (https://www.cactus-collective.com/the-big-wedding-planning-podcast/) Unboring Wedding Academy (https://www.unboringweddingacademy.com/bigwedding/)

This week our guest is the INCREDIBLE Aneesh Sheth. Fun fact: Nikki interviewed Aneesh back in 2019 for Brown Girl Magazine. The interview was short but poignant. They touched on topics of identity and representation, and the interview left a mark as one of our favorites to publish. It gave us so much joy to delve further into those topics with Aneesh and more, including her time as Sweetie in the Broadway National Tour of "Bombay Dreams," Gillian in "Jessica Jones" (Netflix) and her activism and philanthropy work with the Trevor Project and the Sappho Project. Plus bonus: we were able to help her find her new alter ego name... and it's a GOOD one.

First-generation Indian-American Foram Mehta joins Nadia Imafidon for a conversation on what to expect as a Brown girl when you go to therapy for the first time, not feeling responsible for other people's feelings, and how she's challenging Black and White thinking, among other thought traps. As a child of immigrant parents, Foram shares some of the expectations and behaviors that were unintentionally modeled for her and how she is shedding some behaviors passed down in her lineage. She also praises and respects her upbringing for the spirituality instilled in her healing journey and the never-give-up work ethic of her parents who are small business owners. Foram is a journalist and content developer with 7+ years of experience in creating content and managing programs for startups, nonprofits, and online media. Find some of her pieces in the New York Times, Marie Claire, The Independent, The Bold Italic, Huff Post, Brown Girl Magazine, New York Magazine and more. My personal favorite? "Being Indian Wasn't Cool For Me. Now White People Are Profiting From It." Find all her work on fmehta.com Here's a few things Foram mentioned in the episode: "Broken English" by poet Rupi Kaur Thinking Traps @BrownGirlTherapy (follow on IG) Resources for free or low cost therapy National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine MentalHealth.gov Talkspace Betterhelp --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nadia-imafidon/support

We could not have a better guest to kick off SEASON 2 of The Chaat Room! Today we welcome Oscar and Grammy nominee Savan Kotecha to the pod for an unfiltered and eye-opening conversation about making it in the music industry. He talks openly about mental health, resilience, and tension from his family for not understanding his dreams. Savan shares hilarious stories of how hard he worked to get his first gig in music and how moving to Sweden jumpstarted his entire career. (Yes, you read that correctly!) We're in awe of his work ethic and accomplishments... so much so that maybe parents shouldn't listen to this episode

WE. ARE. BACK. BABY! The Chaat Room is back for an incredible Season 2! For those who are new to our podcast: The Chaat Room is dedicated to interviewing brown professionals in the entertainment industries. We talk to people in front and behind the camera of your favorites shows and movies, as well as authors, musicians, and all of the careers that help create the arts content you consume every day. Our focus is to provide a spotlight for amazing filmmakers and creators, as well as stories of how they made their way through the industry. This season features Oscar-nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha, late night comedy writer Nelu Handa, award winning playwright Rehana Lew Mirza, television and media executive Roma Khanna, episodic director and editor Kabir Akhtar, novelist and actor Maulik Pancholy, and the Woke Desi girls just to name a few! We hope you all enjoy!

Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is the CEO and Founder of Brown Girl Magazine, a digital stomping ground for South Asians to challenge traditions and embrace feminism. Neha Patel is a writer and Brown Girl Magazine staffer. Her short story, Someday, Maybe, was published in the Brown Girl Magazine anthology, Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted. Untold, a Brown Girl Magazine anthology, is a collection of real stories that explores the South Asian experience in the US, UK and Canada through the lens of identity, being, and relationships. Thirty-two emerging voices share deeply personal moments relating to immigration, infertility, divorce, mental health, sexual orientation, gender identity, racism, colorism, casteism, religion, and much more. In this episode I talk to Trisha and Neha about our Untold stories, something they are both working on changing. Follow Brown Mom on social media: @Raakstar on Twitter @RaakstarWrites on Instagram @BrownMom on Instagram

What happens when passion meets social impact meets business? Brown Girl MagazineCEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is on a mission to build an ecosystem supporting the South Asian diaspora. What started as advocacy to form a desi club at school, led her to follow her purpose of amplifying voices for the South Asian community and has now flourished into an impactful community.In this episode, you will learn how Trisha  has grown and managed a team of 200+ volunteers, writers, editors and more, her entrepreneurship lifestyle and her determination to build a profitable business while staying rooted to the mission of BGM - amplifying voices of marginalized communities and building spaces for those with dual identities.Click here to visit the Brown Girl Magazine website.From the Host:Always Aligning is growing and its all thanks to you. Watch this space for more but until then, let me know - do you love the show? Have a guest recommendation?You can write to me - your host  Aasheekaa, at hello@aasheekaa.com or DM me on IG. 

Today I’m joined by Priyanka, a Marketing Professional and Community Strategist at Slashie Connects, a brand of Brown Girl Magazine. Her goal at Slashie is to create an empowered community of South Asian entrepreneurs and creatives who are looking to grow their businesses. We talk about investing in ourselves, Priyanka talks about her mindset course whilst I share my story on getting a nutritionist and my experience with it. Hope you enjoy the episode! Love, Preeti x ———————————————————— Priyanka’s Social Media :https://www.instagram.com/pwallyy/ IG- https://www.instagram.com/missvaneetakaur/ ———————————————————— Don’t forget to follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/preetipersonal Clubhouse: @preetipersonal If you prefer, you can also email me: itspreetipersonal@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow/ subscribe to Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ———————————————————— Music: Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Trisha Sakhuja-Walia is the co-founder and CEO of Brown Girl Magazine and she joined Abhay for a wonderful chat about capturing the pulse of the community, cultivating trust, and what it means to be a Brown Girl in 2021.

Rita Sengupta is a queer South Asian-American actor, writer, and comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. Most recently, she was one of the 30 authors selected to be a part of Brown Girl Magazine's first print anthology, Untold: Defining Moments of the Uprooted. Follow her on Instagram, @ritasengupta, for her latest happenings!In this episode Rita discusses the different approaches she has had to take when coming out to her mom versus her dad. She talks about growing up in Oklahoma as a South Asian-American woman and how that has affected her throughout her life. - - Would you like to be on the show? Nominate a friend? Ask questions?Email: hannahholyoke@gmail.comInstagram: @hannahholyoke

Shashank Gupta, the leading South Asian men's designer in America, helps couples bring their bridal visions to life. To him, they are not just outfits but memories. The owner of Nazranaa, the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country, Shashank is also Executive producer of the hit reality show web series Nazranaa Diaries, which has over 14 million views. His work has been featured in Forbes, South Asian Bride Magazine, and Brown Girl Magazine - to name a few.www.nazranaanj.comwww.instagram.com/nazranaanjwww.youtube.com/nazranaadiaries-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The group for the LGBTQ+ community and family of LGBTQ+ wanting to learn more and do better!My name is Annie Henderson and I'm a Coming Out Coach here to support the LGBT community and parents of children that have come out.Wherever you are on this journey, I'm glad you are here!Feel free to reach out!AnnieMHenderson.comMessage me at M.me/AnniemhendersonFor LGBT only:www.facebook.com/groups/safeandoutFor LGBT and Allies with pastor support (if wanted):www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtandalliesNeed some 1-on-1 coaching?www.calendly.com/lifecoachannie/1-on-1-coaching

Shashank Gupta, the leading South Asian men’s designer in America, helps couples bring their bridal visions to life. To him, they are not just outfits but memories. The owner of Nazranaa, the biggest Indian bridal boutique in the country, Shashank is also Executive producer of the hit reality show web series Nazranaa Diaries, which has over 14 million views. His work has been featured in Forbes, South Asian Bride Magazine, and Brown Girl Magazine - to name a few.www.nazranaanj.comwww.instagram.com/nazranaanjwww.youtube.com/nazranaadiaries-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The group for the LGBTQ+ community and family of LGBTQ+ wanting to learn more and do better!My name is Annie Henderson and I’m a Coming Out Coach here to support the LGBT community and parents of children that have come out.Wherever you are on this journey, I’m glad you are here!Feel free to reach out!AnnieMHenderson.comMessage me at M.me/AnniemhendersonFor LGBT only:www.facebook.com/groups/safeandoutFor LGBT and Allies with pastor support (if wanted):www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtandalliesNeed some 1-on-1 coaching?www.calendly.com/lifecoachannie/1-on-1-coaching

Domestic violence is an issue that impacts all types of people, regardless of background, education, or status. Aysha Qamar is a writer, poet, and advocate based in the tri-state area, with experience addressing issues of violence against women, language access, and Islamophobia. In this episode she shares how people - especially immigrants - end up becoming trapped in domestic violence situations. Aysha offers a top-down perspective on the severity and variety of issues that South Asian and other communities need to be aware of such as finance, immigration laws, family dynamics, limited resources, and more. It is due to these issues that not just women but men face violence as well. Perhaps most surprisingly, we learn why education isn't always the solution to domestic violence situations As a poet and freelance writer, Aysha has been published in various publications including: Brown Girl Magazine, the Huffington Post, The Muslim Observer, Everyday Feminism, The Teal Mango, The Tempest, the New York Post's Decider, and elsewhere. Common themes in her work include advocating for immigration reform, gender parity, feminism, xenophobia and cultural competency. Visit tdcpodcast.com to learn more about what we can do to help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-desi-condition/support

Fatima Zaidi has become a globally recognized voice due to her contributions within Muslim communities as a public speaker. After speaking in Chicago's annual Ashura procession for nearly five years, she was granted the opportunity to raise her voice on Islamic World issues at the White House for the Al Baqee Organization in 2019. Aside from her religious achievements, Zaidi is currently a senior at DePaul University where she is studying journalism and broadcasting, using her platforms to advocate for any and all humanitarian rights issues. She's currently working in Chicago and writing for Pinnacle award-winning magazine 14East, Reclamation Magazine, and Brown Girl Magazine.

Saman Munir is a fitness and style influencer and certified personal trainer.  She has amassed such a large following that she is an affiliated Under Armour athlete and has multiple fashion and beauty brand partnerships. She has been featured in numerous fashion and fitness media from Running Magazine, Sportsnet and the CBC to Fashion Magazine,  Brown Girl Magazine and Toronto Life. She has recently helped Under Armour design their first UA Sport Hijab.  In this episode Host Jamie Allison talks with Saman about her transition out of her corporate job to spend time focusing on her family and then building her influencer and personal training brand. They talk about her role in breaking down stereotypes and creating more representation and inclusion in sports and media.  Tell Saman and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!            Refresh and plan for 2021!  Find out more  www.bigideabigmoves.com/enrichment  Follow us  on  Instagram www.instagram.com/bigidea_bigmoves Facebook www.facebook.com/bigideabigmoves Check out Impact Magazine's newest edition www.impactmagazine.ca For Human Resources and Talent help contact www.epitomeHR.com   Take their free assessment  Plan a visit to the Wakefield Mill and Hotel and Spa www.wakefieldmill.com Talk to us about partnerships   https://beacon.by/epitome-hr-inc/bibm-sponsoship-packages To follow Saman check out sfm_fitness and @makeuphijabs Photo : Aaron Cobb

Jashima Wadehra is the music lead at Brown Girl Magazine and CEO of brand strategy consultancy, Ode, Jashima is dedicated to working with BIPOC communities and children of immigrants. When she's not discovering new artists or podcasting at Central Sauce, she is probably trying to Bhangra to hip hop or eating French fries. We talked about how we met, the best french fries in New York City, her journey to being an artist manager and answered some audience questions! You can follow Jashima on Twitter @jashimaw and feel free to DM her with music recommendations and tell her I sent ya! Thanks for listening and if you want to be a guest on a future podcast, reach me @shardulgo on any platform. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ruchi was born in India grew up in Africa and moved to the US in her teens. She is a solopreneur and runs her own small business coaching firm. She is also a lifestyle blogger/ storyteller and loves to share her love for travel, food, thoughts, and experiences on IG and FB (Footprint The World). She has a passion for writing and writes monthly in AZ India Times and is also contributing writing for Brown Girl Magazine, Thrive Global and others.  Her writing is a spicy yet soulful blend of Indian heritage, African upbringing, and American influences. She is a mom/author/storyteller/solopreneur based out of Arizona.

Dr. Saumya Dave is a talented writer, practicing therapist, professor of psychiatry and a mental health advocate. She just released her very first novel, Well Behaved Indian Women, which is a beautiful and compelling mother daughter story of three generations of Indian women and the obstacles they each face navigating through life trying to pursue their dreams. It’s already been featured in the NY Times, the Today show with Hoda and Jenny and made it to the top summer 2020 books in Elle Magazine and Marie Claire magazine. Prior to her novel, her essays, articles, and poetry have been featured in outlets including ABC News, HuffPost, the ny times, India Abroad, Brown Girl Magazine, among many others. In this interview, Saumya and Priya cover a wide variety of topics ranging from her journey writing her first novel and the struggles and obstacles she faced during the process, her passion for female empowerment and the importance of mental health and wellness. She is a true inspiration and provides incredible insight for creators who not only are in the process of finding their voice, but figuring out what to do with it. For more information, please visit www.saumyadave.com and find Saumya Dave on social media: @saumyajdave

Journalist and writer Charu Kumarhia talks to her sister - Pooja Kumarhia Patel about her efforts to become a mother.  Patel was selected to contribute to this year's Brown Girl Magazine's published anthology.  She talks openly about her journey thru infertility, miscarraige, losing a son born through an emergency c-section - and the birth of her daughter through a surrogate earlier this year.More information about the anthology can be found here:www.browngirlmagazine.comwww.charukumarhia.com www.charukumarhia.com

Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s be real for a second - dating sucks. With all the confusion and frustrations surrounding the modern dating world, us cohosts are pretty much ready to throw in the towel and call an Indian matchmaker. But before we totally give up all hope, we decided to speak to an expert first - life and relationship coach, Varsha Mathur (@coachingbyvarsha). As a renowned life coach who has been featured in publications like Brown Girl Magazine, Varsha’s goal is to help people figure out what they really want from their dating experiences, and how to go about manifesting it into reality. We hope this conversation can give you some valuable insight- just like it did for us!

Brown Girl Magazine CEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia joins TWD to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, buying out her partners, how there is space for all South Asians on the world stage, the identity of BGM and her plans to expand. This episode is a must listen-to for emerging entrepreneurs and those who aspire to think outside the box.

On the inaugural episode of A. Gilman Podcast, 2017 Gilman Scholar Shriya Bhattacharya introduces us to her adventures in Brussels, Belgium, and how her experiences abroad led her to land her dream post-graduation job at the United Nations Foundation. Shriya Bhattacharya is an Indian-American former Gilman Scholarship alumna (Belgium, 2017), who now works in Washington D.C at the United Nations Foundation as the Coordinator of the Universal Access Project. She is also a health and politics writer for Brown Girl Magazine, the first-ever global multimedia publication dedicated to South Asian self-expression and dialogue. She has also been published in Teen Vogue and Ms. Magazine and her reporting interests include women's health, youth activism, and immigrant rights. Shriya graduated from Agnes Scott College in 2018 with a degree in International Relations and Dance. Connect with Shriya on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  ***JINGLE CONTEST:Calling all musically gifted Gilman Scholars and Alumni, the A. Gilman Podcast needs your help! Whether you are a Launchpad enthusiast or a classically trained saxophonist, we would love for you to try your hand at creating the official theme music for the A. Gilman Podcast. Please create an original upbeat, pop/jazzy track that is no less than 30-seconds, and email your creation as an MP3 to gilmanpodcast@iie.org by July 17th at 5:00 pm EST. You can also share the file with us via Google Drive. Tune into our new episode on August 3rd for the winner to be revealed. Oh, did we mention that there is a prize for the winning composer? 

Meet Vaidehi Gajjar, Editor of Health and Human Rights at Brown Girl Magazine. Jerry interviews Vaidehi about the first moment she knew she loved writing and how she found her way to writing for a publication dedicated to South Asian women, something that means so much to her.

We are so excited to be kicking off our series with a quick ice-breaker. Before we interview some of your favorite South Asian talents on and offscreen, we wanted to introduce ourselves and why the hell we've decided to tackle this endeavor. TV and Film are so much more integrated in our lives than we realize. The ideas we develop about the world and people, even the way we develop...so much of it comes from what is portrayed on the screen. So why are careers in these industries so frowned upon? Why are they discouraged in our community? This is exactly why we are working with Brown Girl Magazine to bring you this podcast series. We will interview South Asians in Hollywood on and off the screen who are making a name for themselves and the art that influences how we view the world.  It's important to us to use our voices to support our community, highlight the positives of a life in the arts, and dispel the tired, old notions of entertainment and Hollywood.


TW: Death, suicidality Subrina Singh (@subrinaksingh), mental health advocate and writer for Brown Girl Magazine, shares her experience with bipolar disorder. She talks about her road to diagnosis and treatment. We talk about the intersection of different mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and mania as it relates to bipolar. Finally, she tells us with how she learned to not just accept but fall in love with having bipolar disorder. To read more on this topic from Subrina, visit tdcpodcast.com.    ---   Coming soon: Submit yourself to the creatives directory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-desi-condition/support

Eating disorders are the #1 cause of death among all mental health disorders. And yet, South Asians have very little awareness about them. Why? What are eating disorders? Are they a pattern of restricting, binging, or purging food? Or are they actually a symptom of some greater unaddressed mental health issue and/or past traumas? In this episode, I speak with writer Vaidehi Gajjar (@vgajjar95, Brown Girl Magazine, We Are Saath, Circuit Sehat, The PFA Institute) about our past shared experiences as South Asians with an eating disorder. We talk about the unique ways our culture can feed into and/or delay treatment of them, as well as intimate details about how it personally affected our illnesses. In addition, we break down how we think they developed, the recovery process, relapse, and the slippery slope of comparisons in mental health. We also discuss why it's difficult to predict the future of the Desi condition of E.D.s and suggest ways to reframe the question of eating disorders especially as it pertains to the Desi condition. For further reading on eating disorders, please visit tdcpodcast.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-desi-condition/support

And we're back! This week in Part 2, we're finishing our lingering thoughts from a month ago (oops, our b) about the Oscars, Aladdin part deux, and whether Crocs will ever be in (spoiler: no). And finally, we're so excited to feature a very special guest, Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, CEO and Co-Founder of Brown Girl Magazine (!!!). For more on all the amazing things she's doing, check out www.browngirlmagazine.com.

Meet Trisha Sakhuja-Walia on Episode 004 of Dear Asian Americans! Trisha is the CEO & Co-Founder of Brown Girl Magazine, a media company dedicated to sharing the stories of South Asian women globally. Learn about her upbringing in Queens, her career pivot from pursuing law school into journalism, and eventually making Brown Girl Magazine her full-time job.

We are back with another special guest this week, talking all about Mental Health and unpacking the stigma surrounding this topic in the South Asian Community. Vaidehi joined us to share her experiences and the amazing work she does with Mannmukti and Brown Girl Magazine. Be sure to check out her work and show some love! As always, we look forward to your thoughts and feedback - this topic is so important to us and we hope to continue this dialogue with all of you.

Hi everyone! This weeks episode is a solo episode with Lucy. Lucy interviewed the amazing Pranjal Jain. Pranjal Jain is a 17-year-old social justice organizer, activist, and badass beti. At fifteen years old, she learned that she had spent the first seven years of her life undocumented and that shocking discovery pushed her to understand how her experiences and identities fit into the world around her. As a former illegal immigrant, woman, and Indian-American, Pranjal’s personal experiences translated into her advocacy for immigrant’s rights, women’s rights, and self-empowerment. She first started organizing around bullying-prevention when she was 12 years old, holding workshops and serving as a peer educator. Since then, she has organized numerous social justice rallies and events, created curriculum centered around women’s issues, joined Brown Girl Magazine’s team as the youngest writer for their politics/social justice section, and serves as Associate Director of GenZ Girl Gang. She will be a freshman at Cornell University and continues to use her voice to create change. We loved having her on, and we are incredibly impressed with everything she’s doing. Follow Pranjal! https://instagram.com/pranjalljain?igshid=skf07x3ljymv Follow Gen Z Girl Gang! https://instagram.com/genzgirlgang?igshid=4tktdw4x5mjz Follow Brown Girl Mag https://instagram.com/browngirlmag?igshid=1gnulx0klr5mo Follow Lucy! https://instagram.com/ilovelucyivey?igshid=dphp012spa8j Follow Teens Speak Up! https://instagram.com/teensspeakup?igshid=1ck4xv41yd9js Donate to Teens Speak Up!! https://www.gofundme.com/teens-speak-up-podcast&rcid=r01-155855640276-791e69b0b02743fc&pc=ot_co_campmgmt_w --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teensspeakup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teensspeakup/support

Priya Minhas is a writer and producer from London. Her writing explores South Asian immigrant identity. Priya is a contributing writer to The Good Immigrant USA, an American edition of an award-winning best-selling anthology exploring race.  Her writing is featured in BuzzFeed, Burnt Roti, Kajal Magazine and Brown Girl Magazine. She is currently based in New York where she works with artists producing and directing original music content at Vevo. Saadia talks to Priya about her writing, her dual identity and things that matter! Become a supporter of this podcast:

Tara Ashraf is an international communications and media professional. She is a staff writer for Brown Girl Magazine and owns her own blog, In Between American. She has a master’s degree in International Media from American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in Communication, Spanish, and English from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY.  Join us on the conversation about representation and tokenization on instagram @thismuslimgirlpodcast.

On this episode, Jessie Brar, a mental health advocate for Brown Girl Magazine and creator of The Mental Health Spotlight gets real about her mental health journey. At the very beginning of the conversation she insisted that NOTHING was off limits, I was free to ask her anything. So we spoke on her struggle with suicidal thoughts, suffering in silence to becoming conscious and how she broke the cycle and made mental health a regular conversation in her household... In retrospect we, as a community, need to talk more about these 'difficult' things. Talking is the cure to this illness.

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Khandaan podcast in which we welcome Shivani Tripathi [(@Shivani510](twitter.com/Shivani510)) writer for The Aerogram, Brown Girl Magazine, The NRI and the return of friend of the show Anisha Jhaveri ([@Jhavanis](twitter.com/Jhavanis)). In this episode, we go back to one of the earliest releases of Aamir Khan, Raakh- directed by Aditya Bhattacharya. The movie is tough to find even though there was a Redux version released in theaters, the home release was stalled. The movie also stars Supriya Pathak and Pankaj Kapur but they don't share any screen time together. The movie was a box office failure but has been gaining some critical acclaim after the redux version released in festivals. We also discuss how the latest season of Koffee With Karan has been working for us. The emergence of  box office draws Ayushmann Khuranna (Vicky Kaushal, Rajkummar Rao) and if there is a changing of the guard for Bollywood heroes. Asim also forces everyone to watch the new song promo for Zero, Mera Naam Tu as he wants to talk about his favorites as usual. If there are movies or guests you would like to see featured, do remember to drop us a line at upodcasting@gmail.com. We have also brought back the listener's poll so head out to the link below to choose which 2014 movie we'll be discussing on the next episode! [You can vote for PK, Kick, Jai Ho or Happy New Year!](https://www.opinionstage.com/asimburney/which-2014-movie-do-you-want-us-to-talk-about-on-the-ep-24-of-khandaan-podcast)

It's Wedding SZN! And although many of our listeners are probably getting ready for weddings every weekend this summer, we shared our thoughts on healthy / unhealthy partnerships, why being a wife isn't for everyone and what it's like for brown girls to challenge these traditions. This special episode, we celebrate the 10th year anniversary of Brown Girl Magazine (@browngirlmag) with the team: CEO Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, influencer / digital marketing professional Nehal Mehra, mental health advocate Jessie Brar and writer and editor Sandeep Panesar. Brown Girl Magazine is a digital stomping ground for south asians to challenge traditions and embrace feminism.   FOLLOW: @browngirlmag // browngirlmagazine.com Trisha Sakhuja-Walia: @tsakhuja_walia Nehal Mehra: @_nehalmehra Jessie Brar: @themhspotlight // @jessieebrar Sandeep Panesar: @sandeepanesar FOLLOW KAYRAY: insta // twitter @kay__ray snapchat: @kiranrai youtube: youtube.com/kayrayco Wedding SZN Pros and Cons ft. BrownGirlMag

This week, we spoke to Trisha Sakhuja Walia, the CEO of Brown Girl Magazine. This incredible online magazine serves as an anchor for South Asians who believe in gender equality. Their content provides a connection between the readers, the trailblazers, community leaders, and all the badass women in the South Asian community. We spoke to Trisha about how this small idea had started back in 2008, and how 10 years later, they’ve grown and expanded in the US, London and Canada. Not only do they have their website running with over 150 contributors, they also successfully run their own YouTube channel and recently launched a podcast - queeringdesi. Trisha discusses everything from the ethos of Brown Girl Magazine to how they strive to become the powerhouse of South Asian media for Desis abroad. Show notes: Website: www.browngirlmagazine.com Get in touch with Trisha: www.instagram.com/tsakhuja_walia Get in touch with Brown Girl Magazine staff: staff@BrownGirlMagazine.com

This episode looks at challenges that a parent and child both face as they immigrate from their home countries to the west. In this episode, Trisha Sakhuja, CEO of Brown Girl Magazine, joins Culture Chaos in a phone interview and shares memories and stories from her childhood. Trisha helps us shed light on how parents and children both need to find a common ground in holding on to their culture and assimilating in the country they now live in. Check out more episodes from Culture Chaos where I share stories of my experiences trying to navigate life away from my home country. You can write to me at culture_chaos@yahoo.com or leave your feedback/review on iTunes. Thank you for listening! Music Courtesy: Youtube Audio Library That Kid in Fourth Grade Who Really Liked the Denver Broncos by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

HAPPY NEW YEAR! On our first episode of 2018 we speak with Jessie Brar. Jessie works as a speaker for a national youth organization called Jack.Org, raising awareness for youth mental health in high schools, colleges and universities. She also runs her own project called The Mental Health Spotlight, which focuses on raising awareness about South Asian mental health through story telling. You may have also seen her writing on Brown Girl Magazine! Listen in as we speak to Jessie about her past, what has influenced her to share her own story, and why she feels so strongly about being an advocate. Find her on Instagram & Facebook @themhspotlight. "I'm hoping to raise awareness so that no one has to suffer in silence." - Jessie Brar As always, music has been provided by the ultra groovy Kaly. Cash him on YouTube how bough dah. https://www.youtube.com/user/kalydside. Be sure to check out his latest project "AntiSocial".

Trisha Sakhuja-Walia joined Brown Girl Magazine as a writer in college and it wasn't long before she moved on from becoming a lawyer and started pursuing her creative passions and now she's quit that day job and is taking Brown Girl Magazine full-time. We talk about the challenges in leading the magazine, the voice it provides for the South Asian community and how Canada seems to keep winning in everything.

  Got a great Deep Beauty podcast here for you guys. If you haven’t heard of Brown Girl Magazine, you guys need to check it out asap. It is the quintessential guide for all brown girls and isn’t afraid to cover the taboo topics we all need to be talking about! I had the opportunity to… The post Building a Career on Your Passion with Brown Girl Magazine Co-Creator Trisha Sakhuja Walia appeared first on Deepa Berar.

On this episode, we have another podcast host and DJ, New Jersey native, Shri. He plays in the New York/New Jersey area by the DJ name, Shri Mix. We love a good play on words. We talk about how he got into the disc jockey business and how it means more than just playing music at a party. He talks about how empowering it is to be in control of the ambience with the music he plays. He plays a mix of Bollywood and American music in a way to unite the guests whether it's at a dance club or a wedding event and make sure they're having the best experience. In his own podcast, Mobile DJ Tips, he helps other aspiring djs to be the best entertainer they can be. He doesn't see the community as competitive because everyone has one goal, and that is to make sure everyone is enjoying themselves. We loved having him and his uplifting personality on! You can find him on Instagram @shrimix Find Mobile DJ Tips on iTunes and subscribe for great marketing tools! Thanks to Kaly for today's episode! Check out more of his amazing music @kalysay As always, thank you to Brown Girl Magazine for creating a great platform for South Asian people to tell their stories and for empowering our generation. Until next time - Cheers.

WE ARE BACK! Happy New Year party people. With the new year, we bring to you a new segment, "Brown Girl's Guide to Survival". Each episode we will be talking to one of the ever talented staff members over at Brown Girl Magazine. Don't be fooled by the name men, this is just as much for you as our lady listeners. On this episode we talk college education. What happens to a desi kid that decides to do the unspeakable & drop out of college? Are they shunned? Do they burst into flames? Are they doomed to a life of working in fast food drive though lanes? Nope. Turns out the path to success isn't as narrow as the minds of our community. insert shrug emoji Diggin the music as much as we are? Check out Leo Kalyan & his latest EP (which is seriously incredible go buy it.) https://soundcloud.com/leokalyan www.leokalyan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leokalyan/ https://twitter.com/leokalyan Follow our Brown Girl Mag contributor, Jasleena Grewal on Twitter @JasleenaGrewal. Read more of here work here: http://www.browngirlmagazine.com/tag/jasleena-grewal/ More Brown Girl at browngirlmagazine.com & @browngirlmag Follow all things Chai Tea Party here: twitter.com/ChaiTeaShow instagram/com/ChaiTeaParty Facebook.com/ChaiTeaPartyShow ChaiTeaPartyShow@gmail.com

One of the questions we get asked most is "how did Chai Tea Party start"? We happen to record our first official meeting about the podcast. We brainstormed topics, we talked about fears, discussed some common truths & laughed way too much. This being our last episode of 2016, we thought it would be cool to give you guys an inside look into how this all started. We will see you all in January. Thank you for all the love & support you have given us this year. There will be many more guests, lots of surprises & endless fun coming your way in 2017. Hope you all have a happy holiday & a great new years. As always thank you to Brown Girl Magazine, the online publication that helps empower young South Asian women in the United States. GUYS don't worry there is something for you too :) Check out their group, Brown Boy. Follow them on @BrownGirlMag on everything & BrownGirlMag.com. Music on this episode is brought you by the ever cool @PrannaMusic and @AmarSandhuMusic. Go follow them on all the social media things & tell them you’re from #CTP :) www.ChaiTeaPartyShow.com ChaiTeaPartyShow@gmail.com

You may know our this guest as the incredibly hilarious, insightful & intellegent "@ThePoojaProjet". We talk labels, social media, mental health & what it means to be strong, outspoken and a woman of color with Pooja Patel. Follow her @ThePoojaProject on Instagram & Twitter. Endless shoutouts to Brown Girl Magazine & Indie Creative Network. Special thank you to our day one, Mr. Wllms for sharing his music on this week's episode. Links: Instagram.com/ThePoojaProject Twitter.com/ThePoojaProject BrownGirlMag.com IndieCreativeNetwork.com Soundcloud.com/mrwllms www.ChaiTeaPartyShow.com

On this week's episode we talk to the incredibly inspiring, intelligent & strong Alexa Rahman. She tells her full story, on her terms, for the first time ever. We are truly floored by the power in which Alexa took her life back after being in an abusive relationship & to see her fight back against Domestic Violence with complete relentlessness. It's time we start teaching kids about the realities of love, dating & sexual assault in every form. If we are teaching them sexual education & about birth control, we need to be having a real discussion about pregnancy, assault, domestic violence & what a healthy relationship actually looks like. As always thank you to Brown Girl Magazine, the online publication that helps empower young South Asian women in the United States. GUYS don't worry there is something for you too :) Check out their group, Brown Boy. Follow them on @BrownGirlMag on everything & BrownGirlMag.com. Music on this episode is brought you by the ever cool @PrannaMusic and @AmarSandhuMusic. Go follow them on all the social media things & tell them you’re from #CTP . This month is Domestic Violence awareness month. Wear purple to show your with us. #FUCKDV Learn more at www.breakthesilencedv.org. To get in touch with Alexa find her on Instagram or email us at ChaiTeaPartyShow@gmail.com Cheers!

On this episode of Chai Tea Party we are joined by the incredibly multitalented Prashanth! He tells us his coming out story & life in the Manhattan. We have so many wonderful people to thank! Rutgers Raag! This angelic group is our musical feature. Check out their new single Radioactive out THIS AUGUST! See Facebook for more details. You can literally find them everywhere on the internet. We can't wait this one to drop! http://rutgersraag.wixsite.com/home https://www.facebook.com/RURAAG/ https://www.youtube.com/user/RutgersRAAG https://www.instagram.com/rutgersraag/ https://soundcloud.com/rutgersraag As always, a big thank you to our friends at Brown Girl Magazine! We love this publication. They have endless amounts of articles & videos for all things Desi Girl (& guy!). http://www.browngirlmagazine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/browngirlmagazine https://twitter.com/BrownGirlMag https://www.instagram.com/browngirlmag For those of you in the LGBTQ community that need somewhere to turn, help or a friend to listen please visit the Trevor Project. They are confidential trained counselors here to support you 24/7. You can call them on the Trevor Hotline at 866-488-7386. www.thetrevorproject.org Also, be sure to look up the Network of Desi A Cappella! Their mission is to cultivate a camaraderie among South Asian-inspired Acappella artists by providing a forum to share and exchange inspiration and individual endeavors. Be on the lookout for more information on our competition in April 2017 in New York City! https://www.facebook.com/desiacappella https://www.instagram.com/desiacappella

You can follow Keertana on twitter @KeertanaKS, read her movie reviews on India.com, and read her writing on Brown Girl Magazine! Don't forget to subscribe to us on iTunes and leave a review and rating! 

In this episode we discuss Women/Feminism in Bollywood. We are joined by Trisha and Kamini of Brown Girl Magazine, they can be found at @browngirlmag, thank you so much Trisha and Kamini! We hope we don't offend anyone and we are only offering our opinions being non-members of the industry! Thank you for listening and we would love some feedback. Check out some of the things we talked about in the podcast:

We had such a good time interviewing the ladies at Brown Girl Magazine we brought them back to talk again. This time, we spoke to them from the cushy offices of their day jobs at Zee TV. We pick up right where we left off in our first interview, discussing homosexuality. We explore what the "Girl" in "Brown Girl" represents, and who specifically can be a part of that community. We move quickly to the world of Bollywood and discuss the ways in with Bollywood stories are progressing, as well as the impact they have. One impact is revealed as the ladies recall some personal anecdotes, and how Kamini's parents' divorce cause a shift in her relationship with Bollywood. We also are gonna get destroyed by the internet because we both judge the greek system, and weren't exactly shy about doing it...so listen to our episode and join us to discuss in a few days!

In the weekly discussion segment of American Desis, Akaash and Arjun discuss themes that resonated with them during the interview. This week, however, things break from the norm and the fellas open with a Memorial Day tribute to an American Desi Hero. Then they express concern for their people in India who are suffering through the heatwave. That leads to a conversation inspired by a point made by Arjun's Nani, and the fellas wonder whether struggle leads to unity. Then, one last order of housekeeping as there is a discussion about Bobby Jindal that was supposed to happen last week. Arjun is justifiably appalled by some comments made by Bobby Jindal (no surprise there), while Akaash believes we should just stop giving attention to him altogether. Then, once all the housekeeping items are taken care of, they discuss their interview with the ladies of Brown Girl Magazine. They recall the tension that the word "fluff" seemed to invoke, but repeat that in their eyes it's not necessarily a bad thing. They also speak on the struggle that it must be to report news- balancing news with entertainment, speaking on behalf of a company rather than simply yourself, and so on. Then, once again, the conversation moves to how to communicate with your parents about uncomfortable topics. Arjun recalls a story about his own parents' maturity, and Akaash implores the listeners to simply overcome the awkwardness and talk. Finally, we close with thoughts from our community. As always, we ask 'all to review and rate. Discuss and share our podcast! We are only as strong as our community and we continue to hope you join!

Two brown boys meet two Brown Girls. Is there truly anything else to say about what this episode is? Fine. We'll say more. We had the pleasure of speaking with Trisha Sakhuja and Kamini Ramdeen- the two managing editors of Brown Girl Magazine. What is Brown Girl Magazine? Its an online daily publication that is geared to South Asian female issues and their empowerment. We talk to these fine brown ladies about the origin of their publication and how they both got involved. We chart the growth from a small infrequent blog to the daily magazine it has become and what pitfalls they avoided along the way. We find out how these two women were raised and what part of their history inspired such a passion for their fellow chocolate looking females.    The conversation then moves towards the structure of the magazine, from the title itself to the way they navigate the type of material they post. The ratio of fluff to hard hitting to opinion pieces that get published prompts a debate on the nature of fluff itself and its necessity and somehow leads to a spirited discussion about make up. We question the make-up industry’s intention and whether the very nature of make up might be a disservice to female empowerment.    Upon reaching a semi-conclusion of that topic, we dive into one of the articles that was posted during the week of the interview that discussed a Desi woman who was living with her family and discovered her pregnancy. It happened out of wedlock and was a pregnancy she hid until she ended up at the hospital. Purvi tried to abort the pregnancy with pills she had gotten out of country and ended up with a still birth and seriously injuring herself. This triggers a conversation about the nature of the South Asian family and the lengths we go to to seem perfect to our parents. We then discuss what needs to be done to make these relationships better or at least healthier. Our discussion of this episode will drop this coming Friday so if you have something you wanna say, reach out. Enjoy.