Brown Girl Broadcast

Money can feel intimidating but it doesn't have to. This week we're joined by accountant and business owner Mariam Ezzy to talk about building wealth as a Brown girl. We cover her journey to entrepreneurship, what it's like being a woman in finance, the biggest money mistakes we see in the Desi community, and why every woman should understand her finances no matter her stage of life. W...

We’re taking a trip through every era that made us who we are today. From childhood obsessions and awkward teenage phases to college chaos, career growing pains, and the seasons of life we’re navigating right now, we’re reflecting on the moments that shaped us along the way. We share embarrassing stories, lessons we learned the hard way, the eras we’d happily leave behind, and the ones we wish we...

This week on Brown Girl Broadcast, we’re talking about what happens when two people grow up in the same culture but in completely different worlds. From family traditions and food habits to household rules, wedding expectations, and the little things you don’t realize are “different” until you’re in a relationship, Nida Bharmal joins us for an honest and fun conversation about navigating it all. W...

This one’s for the moms ❤️ In this episode, we brought our moms on the pod for the first time and asked the questions we don’t always say out loud. From chaotic parenting stories and classic Brown mom moments to generational differences, sacrifices, and the realities of raising daughters between two cultures, this episode made us laugh, reflect, and maybe get a little emotional too. We’re talking...

No thoughts, just chaos. In this episode, we’re putting ourselves through the ultimate Desi dilemma game with rapid fire Would You Rather questions that hit way too close to home. From weddings and family expectations to food, dating, and identity, we’re choosing between situations we’d honestly rather avoid. Would you survive three weddings in one weekend or host endless relatives at your house?...

No lessons. No growth. Just chaos. In this episode, we’re telling the most unhinged, embarrassing, and “why did I do that?” stories from our lives—everything from falling in public and wardrobe malfunctions to lying for no reason and fully misreading situations. We’re also getting into Desi-specific chaos: auntie comments, pretending to know relatives, being forced to perform, and those moments wh...

One year, 20+ episodes, and a lot of unfiltered conversations later… we’re reflecting on it all. In this anniversary episode, we’re getting real about what podcasting actually looks like behind the scenes; from how we’ve grown individually and as friends, to the moments that challenged us, surprised us, and made us question everything. We’re also talking about the impact of sharing Brown girl stor...

In Part 2, we move beyond the myths and into the real conversation South Asian women were rarely allowed to have growing up. With a doctor’s perspective, we unpack how women’s health was handled in immigrant households. From period stigma and skipped sex education to pain being dismissed and mental health being minimized, we talk through how medical understanding has evolved around fertility and h...

No context. No explanations. Just takes. In this episode, we’re breaking down our personal ins and outs for 2026: habits, mindsets, routines, and Desi-specific dynamics we want more of and less of. This is not a self-improvement episode or a rulebook. It’s just honest opinions, hot takes, and a little disagreement. Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. No pressure energy only.

Mental health was never really part of the conversation growing up in Desi immigrant households. In this episode, we sit down with a therapist to unpack how cultural expectations, generational trauma, and the pressure to “be strong” shaped how Desi girls and guys learned to cope...or didn’t. We talk about what mental health looked like growing up, why feelings were often dismissed, and how silence...

Cold water did not cause that. Haldi cannot cure everything. And yogurt at night is not the villain we were raised to believe it is. In Part 1 of our Desi health series we are joined by our first ever doctor guest to break down the Desi health myths we all grew up hearing. From food fears to body rules passed down by aunties and WhatsApp forwards. We separate fact from fiction talk about where the...

In this episode, Nafisa and Mariya dive into the hilarious, painfully relatable world of Desi girl icks: from chaotic rishtha bios to Frappuccino-ordering men, astrology-obsessed friends, cultural cringe moments, and all the unspoken Desi fashion crimes we’ve all seen (and committed). Get ready to laugh, feel called out, and call out your friends too.

This week on Brown Girl Broadcast , we’re diving into the chaotic, hilarious, and heart-shaping “ firsts ” every Desi girl knows too well. From sneaking out for the first time (and thinking we were criminal masterminds), to hiding our first crushes like state secrets, to navigating our first big “adulting” moments. We talk about lunchbox culture shocks, auntie interrogations, awkward makeup phases...

Whether it’s Hinge or Bumble BFF, let’s be real, we’re all just out here swiping for connection.  In this episode, we’re diving into the two sides of modern dating: romantic and friend dating. From cringey app bios to awkward first hangs, we’re unpacking how finding “your person” in your 20s isn’t as simple as it looks. We’ll compare what it’s like to date for love versus for friendship: the ghost...

Our first-ever guests are in the studio — and they’re bringing the  male perspective  with them. In this episode, we’re “building” the perfect Brown Girl from looks to life skills… and then breaking down how those expectations actually hold up once you’re in a real relationship. From chai-making stereotypes to emotional maturity glow-ups, nothing’s off-limits. Expect unfiltered guy takes, cultural...

This week, we’re turning up the heat with our spiciest Desi Hot Takes . The opinions you’d never dare to say at a family dinner. From calling out overrated foods (yes, we said it 👀) to questioning Desi dating norms, weddings, and everything in between, we’re diving headfirst into the things everyone’s thinking but no one wants to admit. Expect laughter, light chaos, and maybe a little controversy...

Weddings are supposed to be magical — but when you add Desi families, endless opinions, and a guest list that multiplies overnight, things get real chaotic, real fast. In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of Nafisa’s wedding journey — from Pinterest board dreams to navigating family drama, cultural expectations, and the inevitable clash of traditions. We’ll share the highs, the melt...

Ever scrolled through Instagram travel reels and thought, “Wow, that looks perfect” —only to have your own trip turn into a mix of stunning views, unexpected chaos, and a side of food poisoning? In this episode of Brown Girl Broadcast , we’re pulling back the curtain on the reality of travel as Desi women. From overhyped destinations that didn’t live up to the aesthetic to navigating culture shock...

From overflowing plates of biryani to aunties insisting  “beta, one more roti won’t hurt,”  navigating health in a Desi household is… complicated. In this episode, we get real (and a little roast-y) about growing up surrounded by food, family expectations, and the cultural guilt that comes with saying “no” to seconds. We share childhood food memories, the struggles of trying to “eat clean” when th...

From chai breaks to plastic bag collections, every Desi kid knows there are some things you just can’t escape. In this episode, we’re building the Ultimate Desi Starter Pack — the must-have items, foods, traditions, and quirks that define brown households everywhere. We cover everything from masala dabbas and reusing every yogurt tub, to Bollywood classics, family WhatsApp chaos, and of course, th...

Ever felt like you don’t fully belong anywhere? In this week’s episode, we unpack the identity tug-of-war that comes with being Desi in a Western world. From navigating family expectations and cultural guilt to code-switching between aunties and coworkers, we’re talking all about what it means to straddle two cultures—and never quite fit into either. We get real about everything from “Log kya kahe...

Ever been the only single one in a group chat full of wedding photos, baby announcements, and honeymoon recaps? Yeah… same. In this episode, we get real about what it’s like to be the “odd one out” as a single Desi woman surrounded by taken or married friends. From dodging nosy aunties at family events to cringing through matchmaking setups, we’re unpacking the pressure, the awkwardness, and the p...

Why does confidence feel like rebellion when you're a Brown girl? This week, we’re unpacking the cultural conditioning that taught us to stay small, stay quiet, and always say sorry — and we’re flipping the script. From “log kya kahenge” to imposter syndrome, we’re breaking down how to unlearn the guilt, build real confidence, and start taking up space like the main characters we are. We’re sh...

This week, we dove headfirst into the chaotic, hilarious, and occasionally unhinged world of Desi Reddit — and we have  thoughts.  From wedding drama and in-law sagas to spicy rishta complaints and generational clapbacks, we’re reading and reacting to the internet’s wildest Desi threads. Some made us laugh, some made us cringe, and others hit  way  too close to home. Grab your chai, because this e...

This week, we're catching up on everything from Cubs games and therapy switch-ups to new workout classes and our unexpected obsession with pickleball. We also get into some very real Desi truths — like why Pakistanis are elite at table tennis and what it really means to compromise on how many kids you want with your partner. As always, it's honest, chaotic, and 100% Brown Girl Broadcast en...