The Desi Reality

Hey guys! Today's episode is all about stepping outside of the box and realizing your creativity has a place in this world. Mathushaa Sagtidas, an extremely talented photographer, speaks about her personal experiences as well as her inspiration to pursue the kind of work she wants to. If you need a reminder that your creativity is valued even if it isn't what fits in the "traditional" norm, this i...

Hey guys! I've been wanting to do an episode on colorism forever and I couldn't have asked for a better conversation to have had. In today's episode, I have Rachel Charles joining me to talk about her experiences with colorism and pageantry as well as her thoughts on Fair & Lovely, mental health as a South Asian, mainstream industries' roles in the perpetuation of colorist beauty standards, wh...

Hey guys! Welcome back to The Desi Reality! Today, we have Milan Mathew on to talk all about content creation, Eurocentric beauty standards, self love, and enjoying her own company by finding a balance between self reliance and external resources. You may know her from her iconic transition videos including her transition videos into her iconic pink Lengha! Today, she expresses how trusting hersel...

Hey guys! Welcome back! Today's episode is all about staying motivated to pursue passions and taking them to places you may have never thought they could've gone. A prime example of someone who has done this is Alisha! She has several initiatives that are truly making an impact and is truly inspirational! I hope you guys enjoy today's episode! Make sure to follow Alisha and her initiatives as well...

Hey guys! I'm so excited to be back! Today's episode is all about insecurities, especially during the summer, specifically for many South Asians. From body hair to body dysmorphia, there are several things that can stop us from stepping out and having fun during the summer. I want this episode to be a reminder that you're not alone and that these insecurities should not hold you back from doing wh...

Hey guys! On today's episode, we are joined by the lovely Sweta (@sweetathansugar) to talk all about balancing out being a lifestyle and career content creator, business associate at Visa Inc., Head of Strategic Partnership & Operations at Boss Woman Collective, Director of Academic Relations at The Hustle HQ, and Leadership Council member at Upwardly Global. She talks about not only her journ...

Hey guys! Today's episode is all about growing up brown and opening up about growing to love our culture. I am joined by the amazing Rhea Malik (@rheaamalik on Instagram). I hope you guys enjoy this episode and I hope you all have an amazing day! Be sure to follow @thedesireality on instagram and DM us with your feedback! 

Hey guys! Today we have a very special guest on today - Tanya! (@taanyaar) She joins me to talk about Eurocentric standards, being yourself, wearing what you want, and the lack of South Asian representation in the mainstream industries. She has unique take on how she grew up around her culture and brings light to ways to express yourself in a way I haven't thought about before. I really hope you g...

Hey guys! It's Ananya! On today's episode, we have 3 very special guests. Piyali, Karthik, and Rahul are South Asian siblings from Australia who are some of the kindest and funnest people I've talked to. We have an amazing conversation surrounding the LGBTQ+ community, South Asian struggles, actively normalizing mental health, comparisons between Australia and America in terms of mental health, am...

Hey guys! On today's episode, I have Jazz joining me to talk all about being confident and embracing who you are despite beauty standards and social media pressures we all deal with. From personal experiences to honest advice, Jazz and I talk all about being confident in your own skin. This is one of my favorite episodes thus far and I really hope you guys enjoy it!  Be sure to follow us on i...

Hey guys! Happy "day after" the 21st day of the 21 year of the 21st century! On today's episode, we have Neha Checka (@indianactivist on tiktok) joining us to talk about the struggles of being South Asian while growing up and how to push through these struggles. We also talk about how to find yourself and embrace your roots despite what others say! I really hope you guys enjoy this episode! Be sur...

Hey guys! Welcome back to another episode!  Today's episode features Eesh Manwani! We talk about how the stigma surrounding women's health and the LGBTQ+ community in the South Asian community all connects to mental health and feeling isolated/uncomfortable when talking about things that should be normalized. I hope you guys enjoy this episode!  Please be sure to follow our instagram (@t...

Hey Guys! Welcome back to The Desi Reality! Today, we have Ashna joining us to talk about her journey to body confidence and self love as well as how she balances out her passions. She's a model, UIUC graduate, on the road to med school, published author, and much more. I hope you guys enjoy this episode! Be sure to follow our instagram (@thedesireality) and follow Ashna (@ashnagray) on all social...

Hey guys! It's Ananya! Today's episode is going to be talking about what this podcast is all about! I hope you guys enjoy it!