In Sync

Sometimes the everyday can feel like a chore, and other times it can feel like an endless loop going by again and again? We keep wondering how to make the most of it, but can never find the right answers  In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Purnia Hasan, a mother of two, teacher and UX designer, to explore whether balance is even possible amidst all these roles and what it takes to g...

You've probably heard the word "authentic" when it comes to food a lot. How certain dishes are more "authentic" than others. But what if that word actually meant to exclude instead of include.  In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined once again by Mursal Saiq , global f&b consultant and founder of Cue Point BBQ , an Afghan Texan smokehouse and inclusive catering company in London to talk...

Have you ever thought twice about how you'd get around the city? For many Pakistanis, everyday mobility becomes a challenge due to increasing fuel prices and unreliable public transport   In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Muzaffar Narejo, the cofounder of BusCaro, a mass transit tech startup aiming to change how mobility looks for the masses in Pakistan.  For Narejo, building a sol...

Are you a mother concerned your child is losing touch with the Urdu language? Or simply frustrated with the lack of quality toys children can learn from around you? Maria Adil faced the same issue, and now she's creating a solution  In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Maria Adil , a designer, mother of two and founder of children's toy brand T he Painted Jackal to talk about intention...

How many of us know of cases of abuse around us that are silenced? How many times are we told "yeh ghar ki baat hai" ?  In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Advocate Zohra Ahmed , founder of The Jugnu Project , Pakistan's first online domestic violence resource to talk about her work in fighting abuse and her latest collaboration with Chayn for their report on image based abuse. Zohra...

Has the constant grind of the school-work-life routine ever seemed too much? So many of us function as per routine on a daily basis without wondering too much about the greater picture or what it would mean to not be a cog in the machine.  In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Mehak Irshad Razaque , an early childhood educator and host of Ta'luq, an education services platform providing...

With conversations around menstruation still being so taboo, we often forget those that are even more vulnerable within these situations. Women with disabilities often face a much higher amount of shame and lack of access when it comes to menstrual hygiene management.  In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Hourab Din , Pakistani gender and social development professional, feminist, and...

Who gets to tell our stories? Who wants to listen to our stories? And where do we as Pakistanis draw the line between staying true to ourselves while also staying relatable to all the diverse experiences our community faces, at home and abroad  In our latest episode host Anmol Irfan is joined author Safinah Danish Elahi to celebrate the launch of her third novel Chasing Shadows in Borrowed Light,...

Pakistan may be making progress in its legislation around sexual violence, but what's more important is how that change impacts survivors.  In our latest episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by advocate Sahar Bandial , who authored Equality Now's recent report on the implementation of this legal response to sexual violence in Pakistan. Sahar, whose legal work has long revolved around access to just...

It feels weird when we say we can buy babies. But in many parts of the world, surrogacy - which allows prospective parents to pay a woman to have a baby for them is still allowed. Of course it's not as simple as that, so we dove into the complex world of surrogacy in our latest episode  In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Lexi Ellingsworth of Stop Surrogacy Now UK, an advocate campai...

What is food for Pakistani's if not a companion in joy, grief and memory? How do we truly see food when it encompasses so many of our relationships and defining moments beyond just the act of eating itself?  With Masterchef Pakistan back, amidst a slew of criticism and support, host Anmol Irfan sat down with finalist Muhammad Zain for today's episode to take a deeper look at what food means to him...

Does the best writing come from rage? Pakistan's latest debut author seems to think so.  In our latest episode, host Anmol Irfan speaks to author and writer Arslan Athar about his debut book, 40 days of mourning, writing and publishing in Pakistan's rocky literary industry and the difference between fiction and non fiction writing. Arslan gets deep into how writing is impacted by his emotions, wha...

What does it mean for tech solutions to actually be made for diverse global communities of survivors? When the tech available genuinely caters to the needs of some of the world's most vulnerable communities?  In this episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Hera Hussain , founder of Chayn , an organisation developing tech led survivors for, and by, survivors of abuse. As a Pakistani based the UK, Hu...

What does it mean for our digital realities to take root offline? When does digital hate and violence become a danger to the rest of our lives?  As our digital reality increasingly takes over our lives, we all have concerns about our safety within these spaces, especially as online violence and cyber attacks against women and vulnerable groups continue to increase. That's why we're bringing you th...

Ever worry about what you're putting into the digital realm? Concerned about the kind of backlash you can receive or whether the online hate might cause some very really harm? You're not alone.  As our digital reality increasingly takes over our lives, we all have concerns about our safety within these spaces, especially as online violence and cyber attacks against women and vulnerable groups cont...

What do we mean when we say climate change is gendered? The truth is climate change doesn't impact everyone the same way - and that's why a gendered approach to climate action is crucial to a just, equitable and effective solutions. In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Aayisha Siddiqa, a development practitioner working with Baithak - Challenging Taboos on a more gendered approach to c...

Why do we still shy away from talking about periods? What happens when an already stigmatised issue is made worse by climate disasters? And why do we still struggle with listening to those who are living through the crisis?   In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Bushra Mahnoor, a period rights activist, founder of Mahwari Justice , and winner of the Diana Award. For Bushra, period just...

How far can we push cinema when we start understanding it as an art? Why is Cannes such a big deal? And who decides what cinema "makes it"?  In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Aleem Bukhari , a Pakistani filmmaker, and the writer-director of the short horror film, Karmash. Aleem's work pushes the boundaries of what many South Asians consider to be cinema, and asks a very important qu...

What does it mean to be "a woman in a man's world"? And in this day and age, how true is this cliche?  In today's episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Sarosh Ibrahim , a digital creator, communications professional and podcast host, who's work has been creating space for Pakistani women to understand their bodies within the context of desi society.  By exploring her own journey as a woman in a pu...

In the race to fulfill all our roles, and put our best foot forward. How we do nurture the creativity within ourselves? Is it writing or art that drives you, or maybe both?   In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined artist and writer Kehkashan Khalid , who is also the winner of the 2019 Salam Award. Talking about balancing motherhood with creativity and self, Kehkashan takes us through her o...

What does creating conversations through food really look like? And what does it mean to build a community through food?    In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by chef and global F&B consultant Mursal Saiq, who is also the co founder of Cue Point BBQ , a British-Afghan barbecue restaurant in London. Mursal's journey in food is focused on supporting immigrant communities through not...

Ever wonder what it looks like to work in human rights and really create sustainable support for those who need it? In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by award winning entrepreneur and human rights activist Rhiana Spring, founder of Spring ACT - who created the world's first AI powered chatbot for domestic violence survivors and learn about the on ground realities of human rights activ...

Struggling with getting to know yourself? Our latest episode may be just what you need to write your own colorful story.    In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Bushra Sultan , the only Pakistani in the arts category in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list for 2024. Not only is Bushra a talented artist, she's also a storyteller who creates her own films and brings brand visions to life al...

Can history be fun? Is social media content actually driven by passion? Are content creators more than what it seems on the surface?    In this latest episode host Anmol Irfan is joined by Hamza Iqbal aka Tarikhwala who answers all these questions and more. Hamza is known by his instagram handle Tarikhwala where he makes Lahore's historical sites accessible and fun for his followers online and all...

Ever think about what it's like to rediscover joy as an adult? Explore colours and new skills and re-envision the life you've been taught?    In today's episode, host Anmol Irfan is joined by Inzer Mubashar, an artist, content creator and current art student who also runs her own design venture, Studio IM. Known popularly through her handle Inzagram , Inzer shares her fresh take on how social medi...