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Send us Fan Mail Language is often the first part of a culture to disappear. Vaishali is the Founder of Sanskar Teaching , a South Asian language and culture learning service for children and adults aims to try to preserve it. We discuss her inspiration for Sanskar Teaching, her favorite parts of her culture, and ways we can pass on our heritage to the next generation.  Sanskar Teaching Programs ...

Send us Fan Mail Sushmitha Pidatala is the Founder and CEO of Arjuna Design Studio ,  a South Asian-styled and curated home decor online boutique for the modern home. Arjuna seeks to identify and promote artists from around the world who have an interest in or passion for all things design & decor. She shares the ups and down of being a entrepreneur, the inspiration behind Arjuna, how our envi...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsey faced the struggles of shopping for South Asian formal wear when she started dating her fiancé Shiv and had to attend multi-day weddings as his +1. From poor customer service to awkward sizes and outrageous pricing, the global South Asian formal wear industry can be daunting even for those raised within the South Asian diaspora. Ultimately, she was inspired to create Prese...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing my current hype girl vibe on the show, I'm joined by none other than Clair  this week reminding you to go after what you want. We talk about our respective cultures, teaching guys what we want, going Dutch, romance, first dates, red flags, and more!  ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my newsletter!) at Patreon.com/BWWPS *** SHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Be sure to SU...

Send us Fan Mail When a guy gives you his number, don't say thank you, say you're welcome. Every girl needs a hype squad and I have my best friends to thank for my self-worth and confidence when it came to the dating game. Jocelyn joins me this week to remind you ladies whose really in charge, how much you're truly worth, and her thoughts on dating as a strong, independent woman. In...

Send us Fan Mail Ashika is the host of the Time Pass Podcast and was previously in an interracial marriage with her Hispanic partner before getting a divorce 5 years ago. She talks about her relationship with her family, addressing divorce, the pressure to be the "perfect daughter", and how her dating life has changed now as a parent. Follow Ashika on IG @timepass_podcast ***Sign Up for...

Send us Fan Mail Vipan shares his story of choosing to get an arranged marriage. The process of arranged marriages has changed over the years and remain a viable option in South Asian culture to find a life partner. He talks about his dating life, how he got to know his now wife,  and shares a  more modern experience of matchmaking. Follow Vipan on IG @panditamunda ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my ne...

Send us Fan Mail Stop waiting for people to find you, and start asking for what you want. How to create your own opportunities, get in front of people,  and turn a "no" into a "yes". This episode is a solo rant because I was feeling particularly confident and motivational. ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my newsletter!) at Patreon.com/BWWPS *** SHOP: Disha Mazepa Designs on Etsy Be...

Send us Fan Mail Gunjani Patel is a trauma therapist who shares her experience of healing after her divorce. She was in an interracial marriage that didn't work out and through that she shares what she has learned and how she moved forward. She also discusses the impact of trauma on South Asian culture, especially women and ways to work around it. She is also the host of the podcast Traumatic...

Send us Fan Mail Lana Patel is a make up artist, model, singer, and member of the LGBTQ+ community. She is a woman of trans experience and shares her journey of finding herself and living her truth. We discuss her childhood, transition, finding true love, modeling for Pantene, and more! Follow Lana on IG: @lanapatelxoxo ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my newsletter!) at Patreon.com/BWWPS *** SHOP: Dish...

Send us Fan Mail Kamran is Muslim and his fiancé is Sikh. He talks about being raised Muslim and rediscovering his own faith as an adult. We discuss the role of faith in our lives, creating communication between families, and explaining religion within a more historical and objective context. Follow Kamran on IG: @krahman86 or @planevents.ca ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my newsletter!) at Patreon.co...

Send us Fan Mail Em is a Pakistani Muslim who moved to the UK as an adult and is in an interracial/interfaith relationship. She talks about trying to find her place in the world and discovering her own identity. We cover the impact of parental pressures, social pressure, and religious ideology and how it impacts dating and relationships today.  ***Sign Up for Happy Mail (my newsletter!) at Patreon...

Send us Fan Mail Sindhura joins me this week to discuss handling an interracial relationship during a pandemic while quarantined at home with her parents. She is also a pharmacist and creator of Ayurverita, a newsletter aimed at bridging the gap between science and Ayurvedic traditions. She aims to provide the evidence behind the ancient healing science most South Asians were often raised on while...

Send us Fan Mail Jas is a personal trainer from Australia and founder of Brown Girls Rising . She was disowned 2 years ago by her family for dating her boyfriend Sven. We sit down to talk about lessons learned, taking control of your own life, and not letting shame being the primary motivating factor in our lives. She encourages women to take charge of building the life they want and shares her ow...

Send us Fan Mail Pallavi Janiani is the host of The Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast and an international student. She was born and raised in India before coming to the States for college. We discuss what it's like being an international student, comparing American stereotypes to reality, the immigrant parent habit of romanticizing India while India itself has become far more progressive then t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Vijayeta Sinh is a clinical psychologist, relationship expert, and founder of TherapyCouchNYC . She sits down to talk about what it takes to build a successful relationship with romantic partners, family, and friends. We discuss navigating disagreements, being self-aware of the impact of our culture on how we handle relationships, maintaining the spark, and the importance of h...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Kumar is the host of the Invisible India Podcast and joins me this week to talk about integrating to life in Bihar, India with her husband, Abhishek. She has learned the language and navigated raising bi-racial kids in India. We discuss the impact of colonialism in India, the pressure to assimilate, and trying to preserve her own identity and culture while embracing a new...

Send us Fan Mail Samiya is the founder of SB Events and Co , a South Asian wedding planner specializing in multi-cultural weddings. We get into the nitty gritty of wedding planning and exactly what it takes to sort out a fusion wedding. How to handle family expectations, different visions for what a wedding looks like, and finding common ground in both cultures. Find out what costs can look like,...

Send us Fan Mail Carolyn and Telwin join me this week to share the story of how they met and got married in just 8 months. Telwin was born and raised in Pune, India while Carolyn is from St. Louis. Telwin talks about joining a dating app to find his future wife as the pressure to get married from his parents set in while Carolyn  quickly got a crash course on Indian culture while having to explain...

Send us Fan Mail Richa Langella , better known as Richa Gangopadhyay, is a former Indian film actress and Miss India USA 2007.  She won 6 Best Actress awards before returning to the States to pursue her MBA where she met her husband, Joe. We discuss the public's reaction to her interracial relationship, navigating dating in the limelight, and the impact of politics on her relationship. Follow...

Send us Fan Mail I'm back! Hello 28, hello 2021! Taking a moment to pause, reflect, and give you an honest life update and some lessons from 2020. Tune in every Sunday at 10 AM EST on Rukus Avenue Radio New IG! @disha.mazepa Music by: Crexwell Be sure to SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE US A REVIEW if you enjoyed the show. Follow me on Instagram @disha.mazepa Like the podcast on FB here.   Contact me at...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for the creators, the self-starters, or anyone who feels like they don't measure up to the competition. From attention economy to comparison culture to feeling like you haven't achieved enough thanks to the internet, Poonam Desai joins me to help you take a step back, reflect, and gain some perspective from the author of Sincerely, Life .  A perfect episo...

Send us Fan Mail Vaneeta Kaur is the author of the Silver Lining Series , the first book Broken Branches is available now and the sequel will be out in 2021. She is also a mental health advocate and shares her mental health journey and how writing as not only led her to happiness but saved her life. Broken Branches is set in London England, Kensington and follows Kris through his beautiful and pri...

Send us Fan Mail Rena Patel is the author of Here We Stand , an urban fantasy novel about Aryana Parekh and Alexander Scholari and the New York underworld. She discusses her book, her writing process, hybrid publishing, and more! Aryana Parekh is a journalist hunting down a story in the dark that no one else believes is true. She used to know Alex by his real name. Their chance meeting ignites Ale...

Send us Fan Mail Indian Matchmaker's Dilip Aidasani joins us this week to talk dating as a brown man in 2020. You may better recognize him as Aparna's date, but these day's he's a Brooklyn resident dealing with the pitfalls of online dating, racial stereotypes, brown boy guilt, and in his case, the impact of being on a reality TV show on his dating life. Follow Dilip on IG: @Di...