Podcasts about Tejal

Today's guests are Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, the co-chief restaurant critics at The New York Times. Ligaya is based in New York City, while Tejal is based in Los Angeles, and together they're bringing a fresh perspective to one of the most influential roles in the food world. Ligaya and Tejal are also featured on Cherry Bombe's 2026 Power List. Ligaya and Tejal join host Kerry Diamond to talk about their childhoods, the foods that shaped them, and how they each found their way to writing and restaurant criticism. They share how they're approaching this new era of criticism—one that takes into account emerging audiences and cuisines, the end of anonymity, and the physical and emotional realities of eating for a living. They also discuss The New York Times' 100 Best Restaurants in New York City list, why it's always a conversation starter, and what it means to think about a list as a portrait of a city. Plus, Ligaya and Tejal talk about the Los Angeles restaurant scene, menu storytelling, the cities they're excited about right now, and why restaurants still matter as spaces of hospitality, connection, and community. Click here for the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List  Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting our show. Click here to sign up for the Supper Club Series waitlist in Miami on June 23rd.   Click here to pre-order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Ligaya: Instagram, NYT profile More on Tejal: Instagram, NYT profile More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

Today's guests are Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao, the co-chief restaurant critics at The New York Times. Ligaya is based in New York City, while Tejal is based in Los Angeles, and together they're bringing a fresh perspective to one of the most influential roles in the food world. Ligaya and Tejal are also featured on Cherry Bombe's 2026 Power List. Ligaya and Tejal join host Kerry Diamond to talk about their childhoods, the foods that shaped them, and how they each found their way to writing and restaurant criticism. They share how they're approaching this new era of criticism—one that takes into account emerging audiences and cuisines, the end of anonymity, and the physical and emotional realities of eating for a living. They also discuss The New York Times' 100 Best Restaurants in New York City list, why it's always a conversation starter, and what it means to think about a list as a portrait of a city. Plus, Ligaya and Tejal talk about the Los Angeles restaurant scene, menu storytelling, the cities they're excited about right now, and why restaurants still matter as spaces of hospitality, connection, and community. Click here for the 2026 Cherry Bombe Power List  Thank you to American Express and Resy for supporting our show. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers – not of Resy – and do not constitute professional advice. Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting our show. Click here to sign up for the Supper Club Series waitlist in Miami on June 23rd.   Click here to pre-order The Game Changers issue of Cherry Bombe magazine. Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Ligaya: Instagram, NYT profile More on Tejal: Instagram, NYT profile More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Tejal Raju to discuss chronic pain, inflammation, joint pain, and the role that plant-based nutrition can play in supporting overall health and pain management. Dr. Raju is a double board-certified interventional pain physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management who has been serving rural Southwest Virginia for over 14 years. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches medical, physician assistant, and resident trainees through her academic appointments at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Radford University Carilion. For over a decade, Dr. Raju has followed a plant-based lifestyle and is passionate about the role of nutrition in reducing inflammation and supporting long-term health. She also shares evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle content through her Instagram platform, Fork Over the Pain. In this conversation, we discuss: What chronic pain conditions she sees the most The connection between inflammation and pain Common chronic pain and joint conditions The role of plant-based nutrition in reducing inflammation Fibre, gut health, and why most people are not getting enough How lifestyle approaches can work alongside conventional medicine Connect with Dr. Raju on her website tejalrajumd.com and her Instagram @forkoverthepain. ____________________________________________________________________ Vegan Boss Radio is hosted by Shawna Barker, a nutritionist with over 12 years of experience, sharing evidence-based insights on plant-based nutrition, health, and vegan living. ____________________________________________________________________

In this episode, we discuss Why Branding Needs a Good Story with Tejal Prajapati, award winning branding consultant and founder of TP Creative. Tejal took home a Silver at the 2025 Best Businesswomen Awards. With sixteen years in the design industry before going it alone, Tejal now helps businesses generate real results through strategic, story-led design. In this episode Debbie and Tejal get into what actually separates great design from something knocked up on Canva, why AI should be a tool in the middle of your process rather than the start or the end, and the important question of who actually owns an AI generated image. There is also an illuminating and cautionary story from Debbie about discovering her own logo had been created from a stock image and sold to multiple businesses including a kombucha brand. Tejal also shares some genuinely useful insight into the awards process, including what it felt like to not get through the Best Businesswomen Awards first time. Furthermore, she explains how she used that feedback to build a much stronger application, and why treating each entry as a deep business review is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your business. Oh, and her ten year old daughter won a business award before she did. Which says everything you need to know about backing yourself. About Tejal Tejal is the founder of TP Creative, a brand and design consultancy built on partnership, integrity and purposeful impact. With a degree in Visual Communication and 16 years of agency experience, she rose from Junior Designer to Art Director, leading brand transformations and national campaigns for clients including Jaguar Land Rover, Bentley and Virgin Trains. In 2018, she made the decision to build something more meaningful, founding TP Creative to help purpose-driven businesses build brands that truly matter. TP combines brand strategy with print and digital design to deliver work that not only stands out, but drives growth. Tejal transforms her clients' vision into brands that attract attention, build trust and create lasting impact - reaching more people and communicating their message with clarity.   {1:45} Tejal's journey from corporate career to starting her own design business. {3:59} Juggling motherhood with running a business. {6:14} Why small businesses need branding consultants like Tejal {7:58} How AI will impact design. {9:35} Who has IP for AI-generated images and designs? {10:43} The role of storytelling in branding. {12:55} How to transition from an existing brand to a new design. {14:23} The dangers of using stock images for logo designs. {19:35} When awards first appeared on Tejal's radar. {20:49} The first awards she entered. {21:41} The difference between Woman Who and Best Businesswomen Awards. {24:38} The Judges interview process for Woman Who. {25:53} The biggest benefits of entering awards. {29:09} Her children's passion for design. {29:52} The next 12 months.   Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk                                         https://bestsmeawards.co.uk/                                        Connect with Tejal:  https://tpcreative.co.uk/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalprajapati/                 https://www.linkedin.com/company/tpcreative/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/www.tpcreative.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpcreativedesign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tejalprajapati9288  

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Get more of Decoder Ring with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of Decoder Ring and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Decoder Ring show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/decoderplus for access wherever you listen.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delicious, healthful prune has long had a cross to bear: It's best known for making people poop. In the late 1990s, the California Prune Board set out on a quixotic mission to amend this sales-flattening reputation. It would attempt to rechristen this ancient fruit in the hopes the prune could one day be as unencumbered as an apricot, a raisin, or a fig. In a world where every product and person increasingly believes it's one good rebrand away from changing how they are seen, the story of the prune's attempt to become the “dried plum” is a telling tale about the impossibility of escaping who you really are—and the freedom that comes with self-acceptance. You'll hear from Richard Peterson, retired Executive Director of the California Prune Board; food writer and chef David Liebovitz; lawyer and lobbyist Dan Haley; and Kiaran Locy, Director of Brand and Industry Communications at the California Prune Board.This episode was written by Willa Paskin. It was edited by Evan Chung, our supervising producer. It was produced by Katie Shepherd. Decoder Ring is also produced by Max Freedman. Merritt Jacob is Senior Technical Director.If you have any cultural mysteries you want us to decode, email us at DecoderRing@slate.com or leave a message on our hotline at (347) 460-7281.Sources for This EpisodeBarry, Dave. Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway, Ballantine Books, 2002. Brasher, Philip. “FDA Approves Prune Name Change,” ABC News, Feb. 1, 2001. Brasher, Philip. “Where's the beef? Kids give prune burgers the taste test,” Associated Press, Jan 29, 2002. Cimons, Marlene. “A New Wrinkle for the Prune Industry,” Los Angeles Times, Dec. 21, 1999.Crespi, John M., Harry M. Kaiser, Julian M. Alston, and Richard J. Sexton. “The Evaluation of Prune Promotion by the California Dried Plum Board,” The Economics of Commodity Promotion Programs: Lessons from California, Peter Lang USA, 2005. Davis, Glenn. “French History in Your City: San Jose, California - the Pellier Brothers,” Yale National Initiative, Sep. 2015. Fabricant, Florence. “In France, the Prune Holds a Noble Station,” The New York Times, Oct. 31, 2001.Fabricant, Florence. “Responsible Party: Richard Peterson; Rejuvenating The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Aug. 13, 2000. Fabricant, Florence. “Underapprecaited: The Humble Prune,” The New York Times, Oct. 12, 1983.A Fortune In Two Old Trunks. Sunsweet, 1947. Fullan, Genevieve. “In Defense of Prunes,” Eater, Jun 21, 2022. Gellene, Denise. “New Wrinkle in an Old Story,” Los Angeles Times, Oct 16, 1997. Good Wrinkles. Sunsweet, 1951. Kamen, Al. “Sunday in the Loop: Plum Outta Luck,” Washington Post, Dec. 11, 1999. Koger, Chris. “Dried plums no longer: California prunes have new brand,” The Packer, Nov. 15, 2022. Lucas, Greg. “Who'd Have Thought? Pruneburgers / Juicy, tender and low-fat, they're surprising hits in school cafeterias,” San Francisco Chronicle, Aug. 9, 1999.Martin, Ronda Beaman. “Stan Freberg—His Credits and Contributions to Advertising,” M.A. Thesis, Texas Tech University, Dec. 1986. McKay, Leonard. “Louis Pellier,” San Jose Inside, Sep. 25, 2006.Morse, Rob. “Hold the prunes, hold the lettuce,” San Francisco Examiner, July 28, 1999. “Prune gets $10 million makeover -- as dried plum,” CNN, Sep. 13, 2000.Rao, Tejal. “In Praise of the Prune,” The New York Times Magazine, Feb. 16, 2017.Roach, Mary. “The power of prunes,” Salon, Nov. 5, 1999.Waters, Michael. “When the Dried Plum Lobby Tried to Make Pruneburgers Happen,” Atlas Obscura, April 13, 2018. Zasky, Jason. “Prunes: Turning Over a New Leaf,” Failure Magazine, Apr. 16, 2002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of OnBase, Paul Gibson talks with Tejal Patel about why ABM often falls short in large enterprises and how companies can fix it. Tejal shares how her B2C background shaped her customer-centric approach and explains the key issues she sees inside big tech—misalignment, data quality gaps, siloed teams, and overreliance on ABM as a standalone strategy.She contrasts this with the agility of smaller organizations and outlines practical ways to improve targeting, use intent data, strengthen sales–marketing alignment, and unify brand and demand. This conversation offers clear, actionable advice for anyone trying to make ABM work at scale.Key TakeawaysABM is a tactic, not a standalone strategyTejal argues that ABM only works when paired with brand, awareness, nurture, and customer-centric messaging. Without broader demand creation, ABM becomes narrow and ineffective.Sales and marketing alignment remains the biggest barrierLarge enterprises struggle with global vs. regional disconnects, mismatched KPIs, and long internal approval cycles, slowing execution and creating misfire between strategy and action. Smaller companies excel because they have fewer layers, faster decision-making, and shared prioritization.Data quality is the silent killer of ABMMessy CRM data, fragmented systems, mismatched account naming, and inconsistent scoring models undermine targeting, personalization, and sales handoff. Clean data and agreed lead quality criteria must come first.Intent data only works when paired with first-party signalsGreat ABM prioritizes first-party data, then layers on external intent. Messaging should be mapped to where accounts are in their journey, not just industry segmentation. Audience clusters can be built based on behaviors, not just firmographics.Brand and demand must run in parallelBrand builds trust with the 90% who aren't yet buying; demand captures the 10% who are. Both motions must reinforce each other with consistent messaging across all touchpoints, internal and external.Simplification accelerates performanceTejal shares examples where hundreds of micro-campaigns were consolidated into fewer, audience-grouped programs, leading to clearer measurement, stronger engagement, and faster pipeline.AI will finally unlock true personalization at scale, but only with clean inputsAI can accelerate content, sales enablement, and buying-group messaging, but only when built on a foundation of strategy, quality data, and customer-centric principles. Otherwise, AI simply amplifies the noise.Quotes“Smaller companies succeed because they're aligned, agile, and closer to the spirit of ABM.”Tech recommendationsMiroChatGPTCanvaResource recommendationsThe Rundown AI newsletterLisa Adams (LinkedIn) – insights on AI and modern marketing org designHarvard Business ReviewShout-outsJuskiran Sond, Senior Global Digital ABM Marketing Manager at Riverbed TechnologySuyasha Kale, Senior Paid Social Advertising Manager - Global at TeamViewerBrett Rieser, EMEA & LATAM Growth Marketing, Senior Manager at Palo Alto NetworksAbout the GuestTejal Patel has 25+ years experience in marketing transformation, strategic planning, organisational design & change management. She has held senior leadership roles at Cisco, Microsoft & Nokia. She specializes in creating practical yet ambitious strategies that deliver tangible success. She is skilled at building and retaining high-performing teams. Known as a turnaround expert, Tejal combines strategic vision with hands-on execution and inspires a culture of collaboration and empowerment.⁠Connect with Tejal⁠.

Abhay shares a wonderful conversation with Tejal Rao, the chief restaurant critic for the New York Times.  They chatted about her journey through food writing, discussing the nuances of restaurant reviews, the balance between nostalgia and new experiences, and the impact of her cultural identity on her work. Tejal reflected on food rituals, the challenges of writing reviews, and even the value of repeat dining experiences. She emphasized the need for authenticity in criticism and the role of personal experiences in shaping her perspective.(0:00 - 2:28) Introduction(2:28) Part 1 - food rituals, the art of the restaurant review(13:02) Part 2 - defining excellence as a critic, nostalgia, cultural identity(27:40) Part 3 - lessons learned, aspirational dinner(37:52) ConclusionShout outs to the Indian National Women's Cricket Team and to my LA Dodgers for being world champions. Thank you to the American South Asian Network for their terrific ongoing work in empowering and uniting.

How fun it was to have Tejal Rao in the studio. Tejal is the co–chief restaurant critic at the New York Times, a role where she shares the mic with Ligaya Mishan. Newly elevated to this important job, we talk about how she views her role as a critic and go over many of her memorable stories. We also look back on her days working at the Village Voice and discuss how that era of internet reporting (or, dare we call it, blogging) informed her well-respected journalism career. Tejal is one of our favorite voices in food.And, at the top of the show, it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: Zimi's knows their way around aioli, Melissa King's Cook Like a King is a true standout in a busy cookbook season, Samin Nostrat's knows how people want to eat with her new book, Good Things. Also: Ed Park's new short story collection, An Oral History of Atlantis, is such a trip to the ‘90s. And speaking of trip, we made one to Edmond Hong restaurant pop-up, Stones, and it was impressive. Lastly, Steakhouse, by Eric Wareheim and Gabe Ulla, is documentary cookbook writing at its finest.Listen: Meet Your New New York Times Restaurant Critic, Ligaya MishanRead: Omakase Isn't Always Worth the Hype. Our Critic Says This One Is.Read: The Hard-Shell Taco Deserves Your RespectSubscribe to This Is TASTE: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Tejal Desai PhD discusses her groundbreaking work in nanotechnology and drug delivery, sharing how her team is solving the fundamental challenge that only 5% of drugs successfully make it through the GI tract. Tejal Ashwin Desai PhD is the Sorensen Family Dean of Engineering at Brown University and a member of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine, and National Academy of Inventors. Previously, she served as the Deborah Cowan Endowed Professor at University of California, San Francisco, where she directed the Health Innovations via Engineering Initiative. Her research focuses on creating biodegradable devices that deliver precise doses of medication where and when needed, with applications in diabetes treatment, retinal diseases, and immunotherapy. Tejal's translational research focuses on creating microscopic delivery systems that work at the cellular level. Her team has developed miniaturized implants that deliver medication to treat retinal diseases for months instead of requiring monthly eye injections, and nanorods technology that shows promise in treating autoimmune diseases like psoriasis. She discusses the importance of human-centered design, her transition from researcher to Dean, and the future of AI-integrated engineering through Brown's a new institute in the School of Engineering. If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a

This week Andy and Chris chat to Tejal Doshi.Tejal is an associate dentist and a podcaster, and while shemay not be a practice owner, her story resonates with so many in the profession– especially those navigating the early years of their career.In this episode, Tejal chats about the key moments thatshaped her journey, her career in dentistry and the highs and challenges oflife as an associate. She speaks openly about the times she's felt overwhelmed andon the brink of burnout, and how a sabbatical in 2022 helped her to reset.Finally, she tells Chris and Andy about the podcast sheco-hosts with her sister, celebrating their shared heritage and bringingcultural stories to life. Topics:-         Tell usabout your childhood-         How was your time atdental school?-         What was your VT time in Berkshire like?-         When youstarted in dentistry who was kind to you?-         What ledto you taking a short sabbatical in 2022?-         What did you do with this time out?-         What do you think your life would look like without this break?-         Is this a pandemic in dentistry?-         Do you see loneliness in dentistry?-         Where does this loneliness and lack of willingness to be open and supportothers come from?-         Tell us about the podcast you host with your sister

Jason Stewart is a DJ (playing as Them Jeans) and cohost of How Long Gone, a podcast that dips in and out of the food world with surprising and entertaining frequency. It was so great to have Jason back on the show to talk about where he's been dining out in Los Angeles and New York, his home cooking stylings, and some of his recent writing for TASTE. Also on the show we have a great conversation with Tejal Rao, a critic at large for the Food section of The New York Times. Tejal is based in Los Angeles and wrote a terrific story about Pasadena's Panda Inn, the parent restaurant of Panda Express. We talk about the restaurant's legacy while digging into some of Tejal's recent favorite Los Angeles restaurants.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM JASON STEWART:A Year of Los Angeles Dining [TASTE]Horses Wakes Up From a Very Bad Dream [TASTE]Craig's Isn't Fun or Fancy. It's Forgettable. [TASTE]Los Angeles Restaurants Right Now with The Angel's Emily Wilson [This Is TASTE]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode, we delve into the critical concept of exit strategies. We'll explore how to skillfully prepare your management team for a potential sale and the strategic steps necessary to develop a business that is not only operational but also highly attractive to prospective buyers over time.My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Financial Mediator and Business Valuation Expert in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, we are with Tejal Shah. Tejal is in Houston, Texas and the Founder & Managing Principal at Congruent Advisory Services, LLC.Melissa Gragg CVA, MAFF Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  melissa@bridgevaluation.com  http://www.BridgeValuation.com  http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  https://www.valuationmediation.com  Cell: (314) 541-8163Tejal ShahFounder & Managing Principal at Congruent Advisory Services LLC Email: tshah@congruentadvisory.comWeb: www.congruentadvisory.comSupport the Show.

In today's episode, I'm excited to chat with Tejal Patel, the inspiring yoga instructor and wellness advocate behind Tejal Yoga. With over a decade of experience, Tejal is dedicated to making yoga inclusive, accessible, and diverse.  In our conversation, we explore mindfulness, body positivity, and the intersection of yoga and social justice. Tejal shares her journey, tips for creating inclusive spaces, and practical advice for integrating yoga into daily life. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on fostering community and cultivating a compassionate world through yoga. Connect with Tejal:  Website Instagram The Five Mistakes Coaches Make When Trying to Sell Ethically with a Feminist Lens Do you LOVE providing your services, but selling feels like a completely different vibe? Download the free PDF today to learn how to sell ethically.  Business Witch The Course:  This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠ Business Witch The Course⁠⁠ Additional Resources: - ⁠⁠Learn about working with me and subscribe for business tips.⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Apply to be a 1:1 client.⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram!⁠

Tejal is an Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. She advocates for yoga through a social justice lens through her online studio, the abcdyogi global community, and the Yoga is Dead podcast. We talk about our respective journeys to becoming yoga teachers and the issues we see in the yoga and wellness world. From spiritual bypassing to centering physical movement to the co-opting of words like namaste, what is presented as yoga here in the west is an extracted and appropriated version of a spiritual practice.  Tejal shares with us that creating community has always been a part of her life, and that the point of yoga is to care for the collective and for those who are most at risk. She encourages us to go beyond living a life that is simply fine and to do what we are passionate about. She also reminds us of the importance of rest — of finding the savasana in our day.  Tejal is an example of what it means to be a true yogi. Tejal IG Leah IG

Neste episódio, o Dr. Lucas Zambon, Diretor Científico do IBSP, analisa os principais pontos de uma entrevista publicada pelo New England Journal of Medicine/NEJM Catalyst 2023, na qual Tejal Gandhi, Diretora de Segurança e Transformação do Press Ganey Associates LLC revela suas opiniões sobre os dados atuais da Segurança do Paciente.#IBSP #SegurançaDoPaciente #PodCast #IBSPPodcast #NovoEpisódio #NEJM #PressGaneyAssociates #Qualidade #HealthCare #Dados #patientsafety

In today's episode I sit down with Tejal Patel (she/they)  a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal's aim is to educate and empower individuals and groups around the world to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.We explore: Tejal's background Story & beginning Yoga Teacher training in 2012Seeking community through South Asian TeachersPracticing Yoga through a lens of advocacy, belonging and equityIntegrating Social Justice into the Yoga PracticesUnderstanding the barriers to the yoga practice for peopleExploring accessible and pricing Integrating authenticity and capitalism How to find a balance with keeping integrity in the practices and making a livingUsing strategic planning and flexibility to forecast what is possible and the power in exploring your numbers Inviting in the idea of Mutual Aid for people that have more to giveExploring the overwhelm that can come from bringing social justice into the yoga practices Inviting in the uncomfortable and owning your own self awarenessFinding a process system when you feel like you have done enough and how to find resources to move yourself forward Starting to broaden your scope and expand your perspectiveThe power in continuing to try, learn and grow“Both” and “and” can exist together  - expanding your network of receiving information Asking the question of what you think the practice of yoga is?Exploring where you get information and if diversity existsUntapped power of connecting and being a connector to increase our sense of belonging Tejal can be found decolonizing wellness with the revolutionary Tejal Yoga Online, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga space, with the abcdyogi interactive community, an online hub for healing and learning, and through the Yoga is Dead podcast, e-book, and signature cultural appropriation training.Leave a review and let us know your thoughts on this episode so we can continue to share this podcast with others or follow along on Instagram.

“There's always someone looking for help, whether we notice it or not. I think that we don't need to create a reality separate from the actual reality.”Such a meaningful conversation today with Tejal Patel, a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal aims to educate and empower individuals and groups worldwide to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.Touchpoints;➖ 14:10 Yoga is not a gift given to the world, it's a relationship➖23:31 Cultural appropriation vs appreciation➖32:51 Social justice and yoga are intrinsically linked➖37:21 What to do with our discomfort?➖44:21 How you can take action and join larger collectives➖46:00 Lululemon's negative climate impactTejal can be found organizing and teaching at the revolutionary Tejal Yoga online studio, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga community focused on social justice actions and authentic, culturally rooted spiritual practices: www.tejalyoga.comAlso mentioned in the episode is www.abcdyogi.com & www.yogaisdeadpodcast.comConnect with Tejal on IG: @tejalyogaThis discussion is filled with practical ways we can all begin to examine the inequalities in the communities and systems we're a part of, along with many tangible pathways to taking action right now. Tejal's clarity, conviction and well-spoken wisdom will leave you with much to consider.In oneness,BobbiThanks for listening!

Congruent Advisory Services, LLC began in 2019 with Tejal starting a boutique one-woman show. Her goals were to support business owners in the process of inception to exit. Tejal tells David that there was an agreed upon cohesive and collaborative approach. The exposure and openness shared amongst both partners led to a culture that was rooted in this type of thinking for business. In turn, this passes on the same experience to clients. Business involves numbers and emotions, but how do we manage them both?  Tune in for our interview with Tejal Shah as she shares how building trust in her partnerships allowed for tremendous growth and positive reviews within her business.

Are you making the most of your job search? Join us for an exciting episode featuring Tejal Wagadia, seasoned technical recruiter, as she breaks down the hiring process from the initial preparation phase to the application process, all the way to offer negotiation. Tejal guides us through each step of the job search journey, debunking myths and setting realistic expectations along the way.You'll learn the nuances of the job market, the significance of training programs, and why certain skills are often listed in job postings.Tune in for more topics covering:Job search tips and applicant screeningAnalyzing skills and experience in resumesUnderstanding job descriptions' significanceTips for tailoring your resume efficientlySalary negotiation and researching market valueConnect with Tejal:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caffeinatedcareers/Connect with Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfano About Teal:Teal is an all-in-one job search platform that provides job seekers with an integrated AI Resume Builder, Job Application Tracker, Contact Management, and many more tools to run an effective job search. Over 200,000+ people have trusted Teal to land their next job. Install their Chrome extension and learn more about their Job Tracker, AI Resume Builder, and LinkedIn Optimization tools at www.tealhq.com. Follow Teal on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tealhqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teal_hqYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teal_hqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teal_hq/

Forget Scream Queens, this week, we're checking in with a Greens Queen, NY Times critic-at-large Tejal Rao. First, she laughs about the knife-throwing hobby she's always kept sharp. Then, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at the often-unglamorous cooking habits of a food writer and critic, which led her to the recipe that ended her self-described slobby cooking era: Twice-Cooked Broccoli Rabe, inspired by Alice Waters and Tejal's own adoration of all things leafy and green. Tejal Rao is a critic at large for The New York Times, recipe developer, and writer. If you like our show, don't forget to hit like and subscribe and leave us a review! Help support The One Recipe, and shows from APM Studios that bring people together, with a donation of any amount today.

When we loosen our grip on the "goal" of healing, we can experience the play and potential of the present -- and embodied internal relation that re-parents our inner child. In this conversation I talk with Tejal Patel, a somatic educator, yoga teacher, and facilitator of embodied liberation, who supports women in trusting their life force and vision. We explore:  Tejal's background in Eastern Mysticism and Taoism and how it relates to her orientation to healing and liberation  our inner mother and father and the practice of reparenting ourselves Stepping into the "mature feminine"  the womb-throat connection of the feminine-masculine, feeling-communicating roles within us how trauma resolution happens through play  tension as the experience of living outside the present moment putting down the endless tools for healing and growing our capacity for being sovereignty as a practice of embodiment, not hyper-independence Follow Tejal on Instagram at @tejal _p Check out her community, Temple of Remothering  Join The Womb Room Community Membership 

For years, multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have relied on integrated assessment models or IAM modelling pathways to achieve global net zero targets.  The IPCC reports and IAM pathways have become key drivers of government policy on keeping a lid on global warming in many countries.  However, scholars from Global South have argued that IAMs have failed to incorporate the principles of equity and rights of developing countries while charting decarbonisation pathways. For instance, questions have been raised about how it is fair to ask both the U.S. and India to achieve a net zero by 2050, given U.S. massive historical emissions. To discuss the issue of lack of equity in net zero pathways, and ways for designing equitable models for climate action, we interviewed Dr. Tejal Kanitkar, Associate Professor at National Institute of Advanced Studies, and Dr. Rahul Tongia, Senior Fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress. Both Tejal and Rahul are India's leading scholars and thinkers on climate and energy policy and have decades of experience working in this area. Full transcript of the episode is available here Suggested Readings: IPCC'S climate reports reveal an unequal science: https://carboncopy.info/ipccs-climate-reports-reveal-an-unequal-science/ Presented by 101Reporters Follow TIEH podcast on Twitter, Linkedin & YouTube Tejal Kanitkar is on Twitter & Linkedin Rahul Tongia is on Twitter & Linkedin Our hosts, Shreya Jai on Twitter, Linkedin & Dr. Sandeep Pai on Twitter, Linkedin Podcast Producer, Tejas Dayananda Sagar on Twitter & Linkedin

Tejal (she/they) is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, and podcaster, joining Josie on the podcast today for a discussion about intersectional yoga. This episode touches upon yoga as a lifestyle, how people can practice yoga on their fertility journey without culturally appropriating, and the evolution of the relationship between yoga and queerness.  Visit Tejal Yoga online studio and abcdyogi global community.Listen to the Yoga is Dead Podcast, and Follow Tejal on Instagram. Recommendations:Race 2 DinnerWhite Women: Everything You Already Know About Your Own RacismSupport the Intersectional Fertility Podcast on Patreon

This brand-new podcast series explores how technology powers B2B experiences both now and in the future. From customer experience to brand experience, from user experience to employee experience, technology should now be at the forefront to ensure you remain successful in the B2B arena.   In this second episode, Nick Hague is joined by Tejal Patel, Senior Director of Global Digital Media at Cisco. Tejal brings with her a wealth of experience in digital marketing having worked across diverse sectors for world renowned brands including Microsoft, Nokia, Santander and now Cisco.

Tejal Patel is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. She advocates for yoga through a social justice lens and educates and empowers individuals and groups around the world to do the same. She accomplishes this with the Tejal Yoga online studio, the abcdyogi global community, and the Yoga is Dead Podcast. In this live episode, Jivana and Tejal discuss: The Yoga is Dead podcast How to go from having a concern or awareness and turning it into action The importance of service in yoga Taking yoga off your mat Yoga and politics Tejal's opening Accessible Yoga Conference keynote - "The Audacity of Hope for Yoga" Connect with Tejal: @tejalyoga Enjoy one free class at Tejal Yoga, now through Dec 31, 2022 Use code: 100PP-AYCTY at tejalyoga.com Tejal Yoga offers accessible movement and continuing education in a warm online environment. Our knowledgeable South Asian instructors are committed to the authentic and spiritual practice of yoga. Join us for any of these community-focused practices: Meditation: All Beings, Meditation: BIPOC Centered Pranayama & Breath Control Pranayama & Breath Slow Poses & Philosophy, Meditation: On Philosophy, Meditation & Sun Salutations, Restorative Poses & Poetry Readings, Science & Spirituality Satsang, Go Beyond The Asanas Learn more at tejalyoga.com

Tejal Patel is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. She advocates for yoga through a social justice lens and educates and empowers individuals and groups around the world to do the same. She accomplishes this with the Tejal Yoga online studio, the abcdyogi global community, and the Yoga is Dead Podcast. In this live episode, Jivana and Tejal discuss: The Yoga is Dead podcast How to go from having a concern or awareness and turning it into action The importance of service in yoga Taking yoga off your mat Yoga and politics Tejal's opening Accessible Yoga Conference keynote - "The Audacity of Hope for Yoga" Connect with Tejal: @tejalyoga Enjoy one free class at Tejal Yoga, now through Dec 31, 2022 Use code: 100PP-AYCTY at tejalyoga.com Tejal Yoga offers accessible movement and continuing education in a warm online environment. Our knowledgeable South Asian instructors are committed to the authentic and spiritual practice of yoga. Join us for any of these community-focused practices: Meditation: All Beings, Meditation: BIPOC Centered Pranayama & Breath Control Pranayama & Breath Slow Poses & Philosophy, Meditation: On Philosophy, Meditation & Sun Salutations, Restorative Poses & Poetry Readings, Science & Spirituality Satsang, Go Beyond The Asanas Learn more at tejalyoga.com

In today's episode we will be talking to Tejal, a therapist specializing in couples therapy and maternal mental health who is also mom to two young boys about some of the challenges second generation South Asian millennial parents face. As I always say parenting is one huge experiment. We all aspire to be better than the generation before us. But no one actually knows what they're doing. And just when you think you've got it all figured out our kid shows us otherwise. 

You've been offered a job and you're seriously considering accepting but the salary isn't quite what you had hoped for. Do you just accept? Or do you negotiate? Research shows that if you're a woman, you likely won't negotiate. According to Find Your Dream Job guest Tejal Wagadia, women fear repercussions of negotiating salary. But employers expect it, so you need to learn to do it well. Be the first to bring up benefits, know what your non-negotiables are, and remember, the worst the employer can do is say no.  About Our Guest: Tejal Wagadia (http://linkedin.com/in/tejalwagadia) is a LinkedIn Top Voice and an award-winning talent leader. Tejal helps people learn what recruiters want through her blog, LinkedIn articles, and social media posts. Resources in This Episode: Subscribe to Tejal's newsletter, Caffeinated Careers (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6888999202198822912/) for regular articles geared toward job seekers and recruiters.  From our Sponsor: Find Your Dream Job is brought to you by TopResume.(http://macslist.org/topresume) Top Resume has helped more than 400,000 professionals land more interviews and get hired faster. Get a free review of your resume today from one of Top Resume's expert writers. (http://macslist.org/topresume)

Jesal Parikh (she/they) is an Indian-American yoga teacher, movement educator, podcaster, author and disrupter working on creative solutions for equity in Yoga. She's co-host of the Yoga is Dead podcast and offers movement education through the lens of social justice. Through her work, Jesal aims to uplift those of us who are feeling isolated and marginalized by the yoga industry.    Jesal is co-leading the Functional Anatomy course at Prema Yoga Institute this fall- November 1- December 10th. Jesal has co-authored a book for Yoga is Dead called "Original Godmothers of Yoga" that is available for purchase now.     In This Episode:   The events that prompted Jesal and Tejal to start the Yoga is Dead Podcast. How Jesal began teaching yoga. Sanskrit names if you're not Indian/ South Asian and/or practice the practice of Hinduism.   Understanding cultural appropriation. Jesal's views on entrepreneurship in the United States as the basis of colonialism.  How white-bodied wellness practitioners can show up and create a culture that centers BIPOC. How Jesal reconciled sharing their popular podcast. The advice she gives to other creatives.  Whiteness, colorism, and the intersections of privilege and power.  Jesal shares what she believes we have to do collectively to do the work.      FULL SHOW NOTES Jesal Parikh Website Jesal Parikh Instagram Yoga Is Dead Podcast Yoga is Dead Instagram Laura Chung Instagram Brittany Simone Anderson Instagram The Werk Podcast Instagram The Werk Podcast Website YouTube Channel Connect with The Werk: If you enjoyed the podcast and you feel called, please share it, and tag us! Join our book club where we can learn in community!! Visit us at https://www.thewerkpodcast.com/bookclub for details. Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you get your podcasts. Your rating and review help more people discover it! Follow on Instagram @thewerkpodcast Let us know your favorite guests, lessons, or any topic requests.

Join Jyoti, Tejal & Jesal as they explore: Tejal & Jesal's experience of yoga growing up in South Asian households in the USA The experience of writing their e-book: The Original Godmothers of Yoga Why the questions 'what type of yoga do you teach?' is so challenging to answer Tejal & Jesal's journey into doing 'all things yoga' How yoga is all about relationships What Decolonizing Wellness & Decolonizing Yoga means The intentions behind their podcast 'Yoga Is Dead' and how it came about How we can honour and appreciate yoga ABOUT TEJAL: Tejal Patel (she/her) is an Indian-American yoga teacher, community organizer, writer and podcaster offering yoga through a social justice lens. She is a co-host of the Yoga is Dead podcast and founder of the Tejal Yoga teaching space and the abcdyogi village. In all her projects, she aims to empower individuals and communities through relationship building and by acknowledging the cultural roots of yoga. Instagram: @tejalyoga ABOUT JESAL Jesal Parikh (she/they) is an Indian-American yoga teacher, movement educator, podcaster, author and disrupter working on creative solutions for equity in Yoga. She's co-host of the Yoga is Dead podcast and she offers movement education through a social justice lens. Her mission is to uplift those of us who are feeling isolated and marginalized by the yoga industry. Instagram: @yogawalla ABOUT YOGA IS DEAD Yoga is Dead is a revolutionary team with a podcast that explores power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds. Join Indian-American hosts Tejal + Jesal as they expose all the monsters lurking under the yoga mat. Instagram: @yogaisdeadpodcast CONNECT WITH JYOTI: Jyoti (she/her) is the Founder of My Wellness Company, Yoga Teacher and Menstrual Cycle Coach. View her offerings & free wellness tools: www.mywellnesscompany.co.uk Instagram: @mywellnesscompany Email: hello@mywellnesscompany.co.uk With special thanks to Hanna Francis who has written & performed the music & song for this podcast Website: www.selfhelpsongwriter.com Instagram: @selfhelpsongwriter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jyotichadda/message

This week on Sari Not Sorry, we have a special guest, Tejal!!! She is back to talk to us about the new season of Netflix's Love is Blind. We have something to say about every personality that we saw in this season. Tune in to hear our thoughts!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SariNotSorry)

"Hurt people, hurt people." This powerful and profound phrase holds so much truth. When you are a victim of any form of trauma, and you have the healing and ability needed to step back and look at the person who caused you pain, you can often find that the hurtful behavior patterns that someone exhibits stem from pain that another person had caused them earlier in their lives. We asked Tejal to join us today to specifically talk about Narcissistic behaviors and how these negative behavior patterns could be broken.Tejal Patel is the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, and author of The Mom's Choice Gold Award winning book Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused and motivational speaker.Her doable approach to family meditation and mindfully handling meltdowns (yours and your kids) sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern parents who want to NamaSLAY stress, snap less and raise mindful kids too.*******Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned certified mindful parenting coach, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness expert for families.Tejal has appeared in NBC10, Fox 29, Phl17, Pix 11, Yoga Journal, Parents Magazine, The Huffington Post, Us Weekly Magazine among other places spreading awareness about the Kids Can Meditate movementtejalvpatel.comhttps://instagram.com/tejalvpatel*******The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.We “go there” on things such as…How anger is beautifulHow to find presence amidst chaosHow to have difficult conversationsHow to be an allyHow to live with griefThe Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.We've forgotten how to talk to each other… Life has become polarized and dualistic - you're either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other's eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue.For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-third-place/donations

In this week's episode, we sit down with Tejal and talk about therapy within desi culture, as well as our experiences with mental health and some coping skills we picked up along the way! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @SariNotSorryPodcast!Support the show

In this episode, I ask Pooja Virani (she/her) about her journey with yoga, her ancestral practice, and what it means to decolonize it. You can find out more about Pooja's work on her website at www.poojavirani.com or on Instagram @poojaviraniyoga. This month's community shoutout goes to Jesal Parikh and Tejal Patel, co-hosts of the Yoga is Dead Podcast. Tejal also created ABCD Yogi to connect people with South Asian instructors. Show them all some love! For more info on my work and how to support this show visit linktr.ee/jameepinedahealingarts.

This episode is brought to you by Wheelhouse - the best revenue management platform for vacation and short term rentals.  Learn more about Wheelhouse here ➡️ https://usewheelhouse.com Use code KNOWINGHOSPITALITY for 50% off your first month with Wheelhouse. --- Tejal is a third-generation hotelier and Founding CEO of Neem Tree Hospitality based in the greater Houston area. I first got to talking with Tejal on Clubhouse where we would discuss the culture in hospitality and how we can move the needle as the industry reopens. Now that that is happening, I wanted to have her on the show to expand on some of those earlier discussions, but perhaps more importantly, since she's on the cusp of opening her own hotel, dive in to bridge the theory discussions of the past several months with the realities of a working asset. We're both very cognisant that discussions about work culture can come across as nothing more that complaining so we try to keep this discussion constructive with concrete examples that hopefully inspire new thinking and actions. About Tejal Tejal Patel CHO, CHIA is a third-generation hotelier based in Texas' greater Houston area. She has held multiple positions in different areas of the industry, such as hotel operations, restaurants, events, and consulting prior to becoming Founding CEO of Neem Tree Hospitality in 2019. She serves as an Ambassador for the Southeast Texas region of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) for 8 years. Since her early involvement with AAHOA, Tejal has developed a passion for advocating on behalf of the hotel industry. She is committed to creating a more inclusive industry for all hospitality professionals. Additionally, she serves her local community as a Board Member of the League City Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, and a Board Member for the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce. Beyond her community, she serves the industry as a member of organizations such as the Small and Independent Motel Association, the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, and the International Hospitality Institute as a Board Member/Global Partner. Tejal holds a Bachelor of Science from the Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston and is completing an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Investment Management. Links Website: https://tejalpatel.co/ (https://tejalpatel.co) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejalpatelhotelier/)

Dr. Gandhi is responsible for advancing the Zero Harm movement, improving patient and workforce safety, and developing innovative health care transformation strategies. In addition, Dr. Gandhi is leading the Press Ganey Equity Partnership to advance equity in health care. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3) CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

This week, I'd like to share with you all a recent article titled “Will Fish Sauce and Charred Oranges Return the World Covid Took from Me?” written by Tejal Rao for the New York Times Magazine. This article was published on March 2, 2021. The author talks about her own journey first with anosmia due to Covid-19 then dealing with parosmia. Tejal shares additional information as well about smell training and she had a conversation with friend of the podcast, Chrissi Kelly, who you'll recognize from the UK based charity AbScent. To read "Will Fish Sauce and Charred Oranges Return the World Covid Took From Me?" by Tejal Rao click here. Connect with Tejal Rao on Twitter here. Watch the TikTok video here. To listen to the NPR piece, "New York Times Restaurant Critic Tries To Regain Sense Of Smell After COVID-19" click here. To learn more about the Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA) click here. To donate to STANA, click here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesmellpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesmellpodcast/support

Creativity is not about how skillful you are or how successful you think you have to be. It is an expression of freedom and joy. Tejal Patel, Yoga, and Social Justice Educator, spoke with us about how we can build community through wellness spaces that offer us the creativity to express ourselves. Tejal is one of the decolonization leaders in the yoga and wellness space where she co-created the Yoga Is Dead podcast and also created the @abcdyogi community as a platform for South Asian yoga and meditation teachers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/womxnofcolorsummit/support

This episode is LIFE for me right now as a Mom of two trying to navigate the "new normal" with school. I am so grateful for Tejal's amazing tips in this episode! She dives into specific mindfulness techniques to deal with stress, fascinating Ayurveda techniques, a guided meditation, and so much more. I know you'll get a lot out of this episode!Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness, meditation and Ayurveda advocate for moms and kids. She's the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast , speaker and author of Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused.In the last decade, through her Yoga Birdies and Mindful Beginnings programs she has educated hundreds of teachers, parents and children (including her own) how to playfully infuse mindfulness, meditation and yoga into classrooms and homes. Her fun, practical and simple way of infusing mindfulness and meditation into the lives of modern families in a way that is understandable to kids truly sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern moms seeking to raise the first generation of mindful, meditating kids and next generation of peace leaders.Website:  https://tejalvpatel.com/Podcast:  https://tejalvpatel.com/timeintalkspo..."Meditation for Kids" Book:  https://tejalvpatel.com/meditationfor...Brought to you by the Alaska Center for Spiritual Livinghttps://www.cslalaska.orgHosted by Blaze Bell. https://www.blazebell.com/ Interested in being a guest or a sponsor? Email - blazebellbliss@gmail.com

It's our first episode! I brought on my dear friend, Ava Moreno and we are chopping it up about VIRTUAL YOGA. Ava is 500 E-RYT, a certified personal trainer, movement specialist, professional dancer and teacher of dance & movement for the past 15 years. In this episode, Ava and I examine yoga at present and how it has been effected by COVID-19. State-wide shutdowns and a tumultuous landscape in the US have put yoga businesses under a microscope. Both myself and Ava have fully transitioned our business online and want to unpack that with you in this pilot episode. Check out Ava on her website and follow her on Instagram @avamoreno ✨ Mentions from this episode: RØDE Go Wireless Mic, Blue Yeti Mic, Tejal and Jesal of Yoga Is Dead Podcast, Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice by Michelle Cassandra Johnson. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for future episodes! XOXO, TL --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hold-the-granola/support

Tejal V. Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness and meditation advocate for parents and kids. She's the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, mom of two, and the author of the brand new book Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused. In this conversation we cover the importance of giving kids the tools to manage emotions starting at a young age, practical tips for kids of all ages who are feeling overwhelmed, how she unexpectedly attracted her first book deal by adding amazing value on Instagram, what it was like launching her first book during pandemic and quarantine mode, and more. Tune in and tag us on Instagram @tejalvpatel @nikkielledgebrown with your fave takeaways!   SHOW NOTES: http://naptimeempires.com/066  FB GROUP: http://naptimeempires.com/facebook INSTA: http://instagram.com/nikkielledgebrown MUSIC: "So Far So Close" by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike License.Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.

Surprise! In the midst of WFH/momming so hard aka our every day bc "social distancing" is apparently what we should have been calling it from the start, we taped a VERY SPECIAL episode for you! We're thrilled to have Tejal Patel, a divorce attorney turned mindfulness + mediation coach for families and author of "Meditation for Kids" on today's podcast. Tune in as she shares how she was called to this new career path, what it's like working with children and teaching them to meditate, what it can do for kids and how this wellness ritual can strengthen the bond between parents and their babes. Don't know how to meditate? No problem! We dive into that too! Stay well mamas. We're thinking of you during this time of uncertainty - but yet remember these moments together can be a blessing. We're being forced to slow down. To prioritize. Let's hone in on what this time is trying to teach us. #kidscanmeditate #meditation #mindfulness #bewell Meet Tejal Patel Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned mindfulness, meditation and Ayurveda advocate for moms and kids. She's the host of the Time-In Talks Pod-cast , speaker and author of Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities To Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused. Named a “Well-being Warrior” in The Huffington Post, Tejal's soulful wisdom reaches moms globally through her signature online mindfulness and meditation courses, inspiring Time-In Talks podcast with her 5-year-old son Ayaan, booming Instagram mama community, motivating mindful parenting videos and power live events. In the last decade, through her Yoga Birdies and Mindful Beginnings programs she has educated hundreds of teachers, parents and children (including her own) how to playfully infuse mindfulness, meditation and yoga into classrooms and homes. Her fun, practical and simple way of infusing mindfulness and meditation into the lives of modern families in a way that is understandable to kids truly sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern moms seeking to raise calm, confident, and compassionate children and become the most present, patient and peaceful parent they can be Tejal has appeared in The Huffington Post, Finer Minds by MindValley, Mind Body Green, Positively Positive, Shining Mentor Magazine, among other places. Tejal lives in South Jersey with her hubby, two young sons, and parakeet Skye.

*This episode is sponsored by Masala My Life* It's a crossover episode between the hosts of Yoga is Dead Podcast (Tejal and Jesal) and The Woke Desi! Talking about cultural appropriation, truly listening to diverse voices, and making yoga a more equal, representative and authentic practice, this episode is one that'll stretch your limits and make you think. *A full list of resources can be found on the TWD website.