Podcast appearances and mentions of suraj patel

Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we're joined by Suraj Patel, Head of Operational Strategy at Capital One.  He discusses cultural differences between sectors, emphasizing the focus on efficiency and bottom line in the utilities industry, while the financial services industry prioritises customer outcomes.Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-converting-customer-needs-into-strategy-wins-through-operational-excellence-with-suraj-patel-capital-one/ More from PMI: Dive into our Knowledge Hub for more tools, videos, and infographics Join us for a PMI LIVE Webinar Follow us on LinkedIn

Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series. In this minisode, we're joined by Suraj Patel, Director of Lending Portfolio and Strategy Insight at Capital One, as he reflects on the influence of leaders around him.Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-converting-customer-needs-into-strategy-wins-through-operational-excellence-with-suraj-patel-capital-one/ 

Welcome to our series of bite-sized episodes featuring favourite moments from the Leading for Business Excellence podcast series.  In this minisode, we're joined by Suraj Patel, Director of Operational Strategy at Capital One, as he highlights the importance of knowing what ‘good' looks like and breaking down the overall mission into smaller, more manageable goals. Listen to the full episode here: https://pmi.co.uk/knowledge-hub/podcast-converting-customer-needs-into-strategy-wins-through-operational-excellence-with-suraj-patel-capital-one/  

What is the Abundance Agenda and how do we get there? Atlantic writer and author Derek Thompson and former Congressional candidate Suraj Patel join the show to discuss how to build an abundant society.  Are the problems we're facing problems of scarcity?  If the things we need like medical care, housing, and child care are getting scarcer and more expensive, why is the supply so low?  How can we increase the supply of those things?  And most importantly - how can we build a winning political coalition for the ideas that will increase supply and build abundance? Suggested reading: The Abundance Agenda - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/scarcity-crisis-college-housing-health-care/621221/ NYTimes interview with Suraj Patel - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/13/opinion/suraj-patel-nyt-interview.html   To make sure you hear every episode, join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/neoliberalproject. Patrons get access to exclusive bonus episodes, our sticker-of-the-month club, and our insider Slack.  Become a supporter today! Got questions for the Neoliberal Podcast?  Send them to mailbag@cnliberalism.org Follow us at: https://twitter.com/ne0liberal https://www.instagram.com/neoliberalproject/ https://www.twitch.tv/neoliberalproject   Join a local chapter at https://cnliberalism.org/become-a-member/

Rep. Jerry Nadler and Rep. Carolyn Maloney have had a long history of friendship and working together in Congress. But when the new maps were approved for the 12th Congressional District, they were faced with a tough call: sit out the next election or run against a longtime colleague. Now, the politicians from the East Side and the West Side are facing off. Making the race more interesting is a third candidate, Suraj Patel, who hopes that he can pull enough votes away from the septuagenarians to secure a victory. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 political reporters to discuss the race.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a Democrat representing the current 12th Congressional District of New York, joined the show to discuss her campaign in the August primary for the new 12th Congressional District, a race that also includes Rep. Jerry Nadler and attorney Suraj Patel.

Candidates Carolyn Maloney, Jerry Nadler and Suraj Patel met this week on the debate stage in the race for the 12th Congressional District, which recently combined large swaths of the west and east sides of Manhattan. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross and Juan Manuel Benítez shared their takeaways of the showdown, hosted by Spectrum News NY1/WNYC-Gothamist. They also offered some insight of who may have made the most impact, noting that the incumbents leaned on their many achievements, while Patel campaigned for fresh energy in Congress. As early voting is about to begin, the team looked at some rather noteworthy state Senate primaries, and how those races may play out later this month. We want to hear from you, especially what you think about this week's NY-12 debate. Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com

This week, longtime political titans Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Rep. Jerry Nadler, along with challenger Suraj Patel, squared off in a lively Democratic primary debate, hosted by Spectrum News NY1 and WNYC-Gothamist. Listen to the full showdown, co-moderated by Errol Louis, in which the candidates looked to distinguish themselves ahead of the August 23 primary. The Democrats debated on issues like SCOTUS, climate change and the economy. While Patel focused on the need for new leadership on Capitol Hill, Nadler and Maloney leaned on their lengthy resumes, as they both fight for their political lives. One of the highlights of the evening was a surprising answer to a lightning round question, which caught many off guard. Join the conversation, weigh in on Twitter using the hashtag #NY1YouDecide or give us a call at 212-379-3440 and leave a message. Or send an email to YourStoryNY1@charter.com

Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, recaps the debate she moderated for the Democratic candidates in New York's redrawn 12th Congressional district, which has pitted two longtime incumbents, Jerrold Nadler and Carolyn Maloney, against each other in the Manhattan district.  They were joined on-stage by challenger Suraj Patel.

A long time in the making, the controversial Penn Station redevelopment picked up some steam this week after getting approval from a key state board. While there are still many questions to be answered — including the final cost — NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross and Juan Manuel Benítez took a detailed look at where the project currently stands and the pros and cons of such an enormous undertaking. Also, as early voting quickly approaches, they discussed the race for the 12th Congressional District, which is one of the more competitive contests on the ballot this August. Which of the two democratic heavyweights, Rep. Jerrold Nadler or Rep. Carolyn Maloney, will win the battle? And exactly where does Suraj Patel fit into all of this? The conversation also includes a brief detour into the recent attack on gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin and bail reform. We want to hear from you, especially what you think about the Penn Station renovation. Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: yourstoryny1@charter.com

Professor Christina Greer has a lot to say about the Jerry Nadler-Carolyn Maloney face-off in the new NY 12 and how Suraj Patel could end up deciding that race, the thus far one-sided public fight Jessica Ramos is trying to start with fellow leftist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and much more.

Suraj Patel, a Democratic candidate in New York's new 12th Congressional District, joined the show to discuss his race against Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney and the arguments he's making for why Manhattan voters should choose him in the August primary.

Abhay is joined by attorney, business ethics professor, and congressional candidate from NYC's 12th district Suraj Patel. They talked about his South Asian American journey, about garnering trust as a congressional candidate, and about building an "abundant society".

Suraj Patel, congressional candidate in NY-12, joins Andrew to discuss growing up in an immigrant family, the challenges of running against an incumbent, and why traditional political strategy is overdue for a shift. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SYKunO4-ot8 Follow Suraj Patel: https://twitter.com/surajpatelnyc | https://surajpatel.nyc Follow Andrew Yang: https://twitter.com/andrewyang | https://forwardparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Shuster hosts. Ross Szabo joins to discuss youth mental health and what it's like for those who deal with it. Congressional Candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel joins to discuss his campaign and what he's doing to stand out this election cycle. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Starting his career as an IT graduate for E.ON, Suraj Patel saw an opportunity for change, and with the support of a much-valued talent development mentor, took a leap into continuous improvement and operational excellence. Today, Suraj is Director of Operational Strategy at Capital One, where he champions the link between operational excellence and strategy, to drive results for the organisation. Listen now to hear Suraj talk about the moral responsibilities of the banking industry, what Capital One are doing to support customers to succeed with credit, and who inspired Suraj to understand and carry forward the importance of attending to diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

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Editor's Note- This is a live podcast so please excuse all the extra background noise.We had the honor to attend Diwali On The Hudson this year, NYC's premiere Diwali event hosted by The Desai Foundation.  And let me tell you, we had some good times.  Diwali On The Hudson celebrates love, light and of course the very important work of The Desai Foundation.This year, appearances by the talented Falu and The Resistance Revival Chorus graced the stage and we had some fantastic jams courtesy of DJ Suhel!The Desai Foundation's main focus for over 20 years has been empowering women and girls through community programs to elevate health and livelihood in India & U.S. During the 2021 COVID crisis, they shifted their focus to address the needs of the communities we serve, while also leveraging the programs that were already in place.The foundation is currently operating in 1000 villages, and has reached a population of over 3.4 million people. Their work cultivates dignity so that everyone can dream beyond their circumstances.To donate or learn more, please go to thedesaifoundation.orgA BIG  THANK YOU to all my guests for being brave enough to step up to the mic.  You made this episode. Megha DesaiSindya ValloppillilMonica Jindal MehtaHeena JainFaluAmi ShethSuraj PatelTrisha Sakhuja-WaliaMegha Rao and  Pooja Desai Shah-Holi ChicMeera ShahAkash Jain 

Putting yourself in the right positive mindset to achieve your goals is certainly no secret.  It's a shame that more people aren't dialed in to thinking in a manner which bring them a positive outcome.   Unfortunately, there are many events in our environment over a lifetime that hijack the way we think.  Once you become the pessimist, you're statistically going to live 5 years less than if you were an optimist.  When experiencing positive emotions, the brain responds by making a concoction of neurochemicals (endorphins, dopamine and oxytocin to name a few) which help you to feel good and stay healthy.  In 2020, the power of the positive has an enemy.  It's the pandemic and all that goes with it. Join me and my buddy Suraj Patel as we chat about The Power of the Positive Mind and the challenges we face today.  We discuss some easy to implement strategies to help you cope more effectively.  Stay positive my friend. The post DIP Episode #48: The Power of the Positive appeared first on Dr. Peter Percuoco.

Too often people in my age bracket (50's) berate the current generation on their sense of entitlement and radical stance on things that tear down rather than build up.  To be honest, this does exist, but to what extent and why?  The answer lies in the people who molded them.  Was it the pussification of America perpetuated by parents, so-called mental health experts, school curriculum, Washington law makers or social media?  The answer is all of it.  So, for just a moment I want to cut them some slack. Say hello to Suraj Patel.  A few months ago this 26-year-old man reached out not me on social media after hearing my podcast and took a chance.  He asked to be a guest and I thought “That's cool. A young person with initiative”.  It piqued my curiosity and I immediately said YES!  Suraj represents the next generation of Americans who love this country and will let his hard work and experience do his talking.  Fortunately for us we get to hear his words of hope, perseverance, failure, triumph, love, and family.  It is so refreshing to know the future of our country is, in part, in the hands of a man worthy of the American Dream.  Check out what he has to say. The post DIP Episode #44: The Dream is Still Alive appeared first on Dr. Peter Percuoco.

Lizz Winstead and Suraj Patel speak with Cenk on The Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Podcast features the Sustainable Development e-Talks (#SDGtalks) co-hosted by CNS and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore, on 30 June 2020 which featured special-seventeen keynote speakers, who shared their insights on range of issues related to sustainable development where no one is left behind! Be welcome to listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, aCast, Podtail, BluBrry, and other podcast streaming platforms. keynote speakers(all are students of IIM Indore) Priya Sahu Divyansh Prakash Sartaj Singh Abhay Singh Anurag Ratan Anjali Sunil Kaustubh Jain B Sai Sushma Mihir Thakar Parv Julania Sunil Jamuda Pranav Raghuraman Suraj Patel Ankit Kumar Jeevan Joseph M Shree Shantha Reddy K Anjali RoyThey were in conversation with CNS Managing Editor and Executive Director Shobha Shukla, who is also the coordinator of Asia Pacific media network to end TB & tobacco, and prevent NCDs (APCAT Media). For more information, be welcome to visit www.bit.ly/sdgtalks ThanksCNS team

This week on Talk Sex With Dick, NYC Sex Therapist Dr. Richard Mills talks about Gay Pride, Voting, George Floyd, NYC Pride, Black Lives Matter Protest, meeting Suraj Patel, pegging, surviving rape, coming out, and desire discrepancy.To read the full synopsis of todays show visit Laike Rising Therapy. Music for today’s episode is brought to you by Chauncey Dandridge (AKA DJ Chauncey D) and Van Hechter  “53 Christopher Street” available on Spotify.If you have a burning question or would like to be a guest on the podcast Contact Us!

RESCUE PACKAGE ALERT!! Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with William "Chip" Rogers, Pres/CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association on latest rescue packages and how it affects hotelier. Also, Congressional candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel on what he thinks the gov't needs to do to help small businesses. Plus, Grady Colin, managing director of the Garden City Hotel and Nick Rimedio Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants LaPeer.

What a show today! RESCUE PACKAGE ALERT!! Anthony Melchiorri and I spoke with William "Chip" Rogers, Pres/CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association on latest rescue packages and how it affects hotelier. Also, Congressional candidate for NY-12 Suraj Patel on what he thinks the gov't needs to do to help small businesses. Plus, Grady Colin, managing director of the Garden City Hotel and Nick Rimedio Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants LaPeer.  

Prickly Politics co-host Andrew Millman interviews NY-12 congressional candidate Suraj Patel, who is challenging Rep. Carolyn Maloney, in the first Prickly Politics Interviews. Patel is advocating for a "Family Opportunity Guarantee" and discuses how he would be a different representative than Congresswoman Maloney. Check back next week for the first Prickly Politics Explains...

Prickly Podcast co-host Andrew Millman interviews Suraj Patel, a candidate for New York's 12th congressional district challenging incumbent Rep. Carolyn Maloney. In Prickly Politics Interviews, he talks about his "Family Opportunity Guarantee" and how he'd be a different Member of Congress compared to his opponent. Check back next week for the first Prickly Politics Explains...

This week on the QNS Podcast, we speak with Suraj Patel, an attorney, activist and professor running to represent northwest Queens in Congress. We […]

Bill Theobald and Suraj Patel speak with Mark Thompson on The Conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Suraj Patel ( @surajpatelnyc ) about his campaign to represent NY's 12th District, improving healthcare, halving child poverty, getting money out of politics, and why New Yorkers deserve better representation in DC.  We're on iTunes: http://apple.co/2tCd0Dn Google Play: http://bit.ly/2tEpOJb Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=139322 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2svIk6F ... and now Spotify! https://spoti.fi/2NpeIT3 Please subscribe, share us with your friends and write a review! Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/NobodyKnewPod and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NobodyKnewPod

Thank God Dry January is over because Drunk February so far has been even worse. Thankfully, we were joined by Friend of #NOPE Suraj Patel, a beacon of optimism who is running for Congress in NY’s 12th District. We drank Manhattans as we shut down the Iowa caucuses, the inevitable acquittal of Donald Trump and the pissing match between rival billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos that led to the Amazon HQ2 debacle in Queens. Finally, we analyze the deeper meeting behind “Dinosaurs in Love,” the viral song that was written by a toddler in England.    HEAR US ON ITUNES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-nope/ OVERCAST https://overcast.fm/itunes1312654524/this-week-in-nope  SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/07WFZhd5bgY1l1BspArfRJ STITCHER https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/this-week-in-nope SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/user-518735966/tracks POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/SrJY  RADIO PUBLIC https://radiopublic.com/this-week-in-nope-GAOx3N    In this week’s episode:  “Dinosaurs In Love” has gone viral.  Jeff Bezos is jealous of Elon Musk, which explains a lot.    Big #YUPs to… Our special guest Suraj Patel!  Follow Suraj on Twitter and Instagram You can check out Suraj’s website and get involved with his campaign here.  

(0.5 General California MCLE)  50+ years after the end of Jim Crow, voting rights remains a hotly contested issue. Professor Issacharoff explains to guest host Suraj Patel the history of voter suppression and the Voting Rights Act, and breaks down the modern debate to its elements. Samuel Issacharoff is the Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law.  His wide-ranging research deals with issues in civil procedure, law and economics, constitutional law, particularly with regard to voting rights and electoral systems, and employment law.  After law school, he served as a law clerk at the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and then spent the early part of his career as a voting rights laws.  Professor Issacharoff is one of the pioneers in the law of political process and has co-authored a casebook and numerous publications on the subject.

Gerrymandering is the "art" of redrawing congressional districts to benefit particular politicians or political parties. It is a portmanteau of the words salamander and Gerry (the last name of a former governor) and, as a practice, it is centuries old. But how does it work, how does it affect modern day elections? Professor Issacharoff, renowned scholar on the political process, explains and further explores the constitutional issues at play in a conversation with visiting host Suraj Patel. Samuel Issacharoff is the Reiss Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University School of Law.  His wide-ranging research deals with issues in civil procedure, law and economics, constitutional law, particularly with regard to voting rights and electoral systems, and employment law.  Professor Issacharoff is one of the pioneers in the law of political process and has co-authored a casebook and numerous publications on the subject.

Welcome to Episode 12 of Daily Dose of Poetry, with our guest, Lawyer + Activist Suraj Patel. Learn more about his work on IG: https://www.instagram.com/surajpatelnyc/ LAMARKS and TAz are not doctors, but they will provide poetic prescriptions for any problem that ails you or this strange planet. Ars Poetica is a woman-owned international poetic agency. Learn more at arspoetica.us and book our poets for all your poetic needs. Directed, shot, and edited by Kearah-Armonie (https://www.instagram.com/kearmonie/) Music by Abhilasha Sinha (https://www.instagram.com/abhilasha_s...) Thanks to Freehand Hotels and Smile Radio for hosting us in their beautiful NYC recording studio! https://www.arspoetica.us/dailydose

The ongoing trial of the alleged sex cult, Nexium - we'll give you an update; plus, Jarrett Murphy will talk to Suraj Patel, candidate for Congress, on the heels of his debate with the incumbent, Carolyn Maloney; and then, a Bay Ridge institution, Tanoreen, releases another cookbook. 112BK is hosted by Ashley Ford (twitter.com/iSmashFizzle), and produced by Ross Tuttle, Fred Brown, Shirin Barghi, Emily Boghosssian and Kritzie Roberts and Ariana Rosas. Our editors are Clinton Philson, Jr. and Khyriel Palm

The ongoing trial of the alleged sex cult, Nexium - we'll give you an update; plus, Jarrett Murphy will talk to Suraj Patel, candidate for Congress, on the heels of his debate with the incumbent, Carolyn Maloney; and then, a Bay Ridge institution, Tanoreen, releases another cookbook. 112BK is hosted by Ashley Ford (twitter.com/iSmashFizzle), and produced by Ross Tuttle, Fred Brown, Shirin Barghi, Emily Boghosssian and Kritzie Roberts and Ariana Rosas. Our editors are Clinton Philson, Jr. and Khyriel Palm

Buenas tardes mis amigos! This week on the #StrangeDaysPodcast, we shine a light on the Democratic party. First we talk big picture with Thomas B. Reston, author of SOUL OF A DEMOCRAT: The Seven Core Ideals That Made Our Party – And Our Country – Great. After that we speak with a Democrat looking to unseat a 25-year Congressional incumbent and fellow... [checks notes] Democrat? That’s right. We speak with Suraj Patel, running for NY District 12, about the change he wants to bring to Congress, New York City, and politics. Enjoy! Have any questions for me? Send a message to Strange Days Podcast, tweet them to @AmandiOnAir, or email them to strangedayspod@gmail.com and you may be featured in our next episode.

Suraj Patel is an unusual politician - he actually understands tech. He's running for Congress in New York and aims to lead the way in terms of tech and the future. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss why politicians are so behind and how he aims to help.

Suraj Patel is an unusual politician - he actually understands tech. He's running for Congress in New York and aims to lead the way in terms of tech and the future. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss why politicians are so behind and how he aims to help.

It's a supersized episode for a super awful week! Rachel and Brian welcome NYC Congressional candidate Suraj Patel, but not before breaking down service walruses, ear harvesting, dismembered feet, tween flexers, and a critical update on the great chopped salad debacle of 2018.

Check out our interview with @SurajPatelNYC who is challenging @RepMaloney in the Dem Primary for New York's 12th Congressional District! #medicareforall #DACA We're on iTunes: http://apple.co/2tCd0Dn Google Play: http://bit.ly/2tEpOJb Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=139322 and TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2svIk6F Please subscribe, share us with your friends and write a review! Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NobodyKnewPod/, follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/NobodyKnewPod, support us at https://www.patreon.com/NobodyKnewPod, email us at nobodyknewpod@gmail.com and read original writing on NobodyKnewPod.com

In today's show we bring back Suraj Patel, who is running for Congress in New York's 12th Congressional District (parts of Manhattan and Queens).   We share his story of growing up in AAHOA community, how it set the stage for his Congressional run, and how this member of the Democratic party is handling being in an organization filled with so many folks that are in the Republican party.  He's also President of the hotel ownership group Sun Group of Companies.  Recorded during #AAHOACon2018 in Washington, DC. Visit Suraj's Congressional campaign site: https://www.surajpatel.nyc/

It may not come as much of a surprise that New York’s 12th district, which includes much of Manhattan and Queens, is considered a solidly Democratic district. In 2016, it went to Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by a whopping 69.8 points. A Republican has not won election to Congress in the district since 1958, with none having even broken 20% of the vote since Democrat Shirley Chisholm's victory in 1968. So instead of worrying about whether the 12th will go red, spectators are always focused on the Democratic primary, which could indicate how far left the party is going. And Suraj Patel is ready to be the party's leftward pull in NY-12. Suraj is a lawyer, activist, educator, and first-generation American who worked for Barack Obama since his 2008 presidential campaign. When Donald Trump was inaugurated, Suraj got quick to work joining the resistance, even volunteering to protect immigrants facing deportation and travelers stuck at JFK due to the Muslim ban. Suraj Patel joined us on the podcast to talk about the #AbolishICE movement, how to turn out voters in a district that only has 8% Democratic primary turnout, the difficulty of challenging an established incumbent in the New York political machine and more! This podcast is sponsored by: Parkway Politics. Since 2016, so many of us have become very active in politics. However, we tend to forget what our state and local governments are doing because of the chaos in D.C. and this is why Ron, Jay and Brian, the hosts of Parkway Politics, have created a podcast to discuss the important local issues. If you are up for a great discussion about New Jersey politics and issues, then subscribe to the Parkway Politics Podcast. It’s important to voice the state and local issues to make sure they are not going unchecked. There are plenty of great podcasts out there that talk about national issues, but Parkway Politics is focused solely on delivering what is happening in New Jersey. Follow them on Twitter @ParkwayPolitics and, of course, subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts.

This week we get to the bottom of the frightening drop in travel to the United States. Is this a Trump slump, outsized exchange rates, or something more ominous? We talk to Roger Dow, CEO of US Travel, on many issues affecting all components of the travel industry that generates $2.3 trillion in economic output. First, we speak with Suraj Patel, President of the hotel ownership group Sun Group of Companies. He's an American success story with parents that immigrated to the United States. He grew up working in hotels, owns hotels and is now running for New York's 12th Congressional District (parts of Manhattan and Queens).  Hear his story and the issues he stands for. Visit Suraj's Congressional campaign site: https://www.surajpatel.nyc/ Subscribe to our newsletter. Text ‘hotel' to 66866. Visit the brand new www.novacancynews.com Send us your thoughts and comments to Glenn@rouse.media, or via Twitter and Instagram @TravelingGlenn. Visit our sponsor: Duetto Visit our sponsor: CLIC: California Lodging Investment Conference Subscribe on iTunes: No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman Subscribe on Android: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ifu34iwhrh7fishlnhiuyv7xlsm Send your comments and questions to Glenn@rouse.media.  Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/novacancy Follow Glenn @TravelingGlenn Follow Suraj: @surajstar Learn more at http://novacancy.libsyn.com Produced by Jeff Polly: http://www.endpointmultimedia.com/

I'm back on the mic to talk to Akaash about the interview he and Surina had with Suraj Patel, and man was I refreshed. Hearing him talk about the state of politics and where we all fit in made me feel really hopeful. His stance on the fact that South Asians feel like they are outsiders, but that is only in their head is an important message for us all of us. We also dove into the divide in our community politically, and predicted what the political landscape will look like in 25 years. As always, we end with tweets and emails from the community that address past episodes, including an important email from a listener that gives better tips on how to look for therapists! Enjoy and please share!

In our dope new episode, Akaash and guest host Surina Jindal sit down with our first political guest and possibly the Brown Obama: Suraj Patel. They sit down and chart all the wild things he did before finding himself as an “advance man” in Obama’s first Presidential Campaign. Suraj also tells us about growing up in Indiana in a small town with no diversity, and how as a young man he subscribed to the societal philosophy of a melting pot and how that has now shifted. He then breaks down our community’s influence in politics and what that is/where that comes from. He then shares his thoughts on how we all need to be more involved. Finally he drops a profound message about privilege and what we really should do with what we have. Make sure to tune in and send your thoughts!