Saree Not Sorry

In the third episode of season two, Medha and Shreya talk about feminism in the South Asian community. Yay! Fun! We start our conversation by defining feminism, what it means to us individually, and how gender norms have changed over time. We discuss our personal experiences within the community, and how they are specific to being women in the south asian community. Tune into two bad biddies...

In the second half of our interview with Delegate Subramanyam, we talk about the stigma around South Asians in politics and how Delegate Subramanyam’s parents finally accepted his career choice. We delve into the various challenges that come with pursuing a political career, especially being a South Asian in Virginia! Delegate Subramanyam ends by giving advice for any youngsters out there looking...

Saree Not Sorry is back and better than ever baby! We continue on our journey to breaking stereotypes one jhatka at a time! In the first episode of season 2, Medha and Shreya have a conversation with Delegate Suhas Subramanyam, who serves the 87th District of Virginia in the Virginia House of Delegates. We focus on Delegate Subramanyam's political journey and how targeting the South Asia...

In this week's episode, Medha and Shreya sit down with Jahnavi Rao, a Junior at Harvard studying Government and Environmental Science & Public Policy. She is the President of New Voters and a nationally ranked operatic singer. They discuss feeling out of place in high school, representation of women of color in politics, and the struggles faced by creatives in the current economy. Join Medha a...

In this episode of the Saree Not Sorry podcast, Medha and Shreya risk getting in trouble with their parents and discuss the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding South Asian society. Challenging conventional beliefs, they analyze the influences and impacts of the pressures of a South Asian household. Ultimately, Medha and Shreya dedicate their time in weighing the benefits and costs of this lifestyl...

This week, Medha and Shreya sit down with Roshan and Jaime from Gen Z Unfiltered (@genz.unfiltered) and share their experiences as Asian Americans. They address the very serious and prevalent issue of Asian American violence by examining its root cause, the implications, the status quo, and the future. From this episode, listeners can find solace in knowing their own struggles are not going unnoti...

In this week's episode, Medha and Shreya sit down with Shreya Joshi, a South Asian TikToker with over 100,000 followers (@shreyyuh). They discuss the evolution of content on TikTok, gatekeeping of Desi culture, and misogyny within the community. When it comes to calling the community out, they are unafraid and are upfront about the pitfalls of brown TikTok. Join Medha and Shreya^2 in understanding...

In the second episode of Saree Not Sorry , Medha and Shreya discuss various topics surrounding the bollywood industry. They discuss their favorite movies, actors, songs, and singers and eventually discuss the role of nepotism and criticism behind casting choices. Medha and Shreya introduce a new segment to their podcast, “SORRY Not Sorry,” where they ask each other about ‘hot takes’ regarding the...

In the first episode of Saree Not Sorry , Medha and Shreya explore the evolution of South Asian representation in mainstream media and its impact on young South Asian minds. While recounting their own stories, Medha and Shreya explore the ups and downs of popular tv shows and movies like The Office , New Girl , Jessie , Never Have I Ever , and Mean Girls . Throughout their analysis, it's clear tha...