Description:
Catch us have a heart to heart with the founder of BadassBrown Activist as well as BadassBeauty. She’s got a degree in journalism from Xaviers college Mumbai , and is currently working as a freelance writer. She has a loud voice on social media platforms where she has proven to be a great resource to enlighten the desi community on topics such as sexuality, misogyny, casteism, racism, and also beauty. A writer, an activist but above all- a woman with a point of view that promotes justice and equality.
Follow them on instagram at:
Badass Brown Activist: https://www.instagram.com/badassbrownactivist
Badass Brown Beauty - https://www.instagram.com/badassbrownbeauty/
References:
Independent new houses like- The Wire, https://thewire.in/ and Scroll.in - https://scroll.in/
Watch us catch up with a dear old friend, and an actor Alexander Detha. Alexander grew up between the east coast of America and west coast of India. Graduated with a degree in business from North Eastern University, and then flew across the country to Los Angeles to pursue acting as a full time career. We discuss acting stereotypes, Indian biases within the industry, and the mental stress a career in the arts can bring with this brave and charming personality.
Follow Alexander on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a.detha/?hl=es
Alexander's IMDb profile - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8681865/
With over 350K followers on Instagram, this creative genius has left her mark globally, as an Indian Fashion Icon. Niki Mehra, a fashion blogger, an admired social influencer, and an incredibly successful woman entrepreneur, sheds light on her journey to fame and success. In the past five years Niki has worked with some leading global brands like Fenty, Maybelline, Swarovski and was also recognized as the “Best Fashion Blogger: India 2018” at The JD Fashion Awards and the “Fashion Influencer of the Year 2018” by India News Women’s Achievers Conclave Awards.
References:
Essgee Shop - https://www.essgee.co
Listen to fellow podcasters, Pradyuman Kodavatiganti (PK) and Alex Huffaker from RedEye Design sharing tricks of the trade. We speak with these 2 friends, co-workers, co-podcast hosts and product designers about their design careers, schooling and impact their families have had on them.
Check out Alex and PK's podcast: RedEye Design: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redeye-design/id1473209695
References:
Anchor podcasting platform: Anchor
Minimally minimal: http://www.minimallyminimal.com/
Today, we cover the story of a woman that walks the path less trodden. Adv Gayatri Nitin Gokhale practises Criminal & Divorce Law in India and has gained immense recognition for her work. In part 2 of this 2 part series, Adv. Gokhale speaks about the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated field, her sources of knowledge and inspiration and what keeps her pushing on the path of justice, amongst all odds.
References:
Author: John Grisham - https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1TdILzYtNGD04snKz8hTSC_KLM5IzAUAWgIHzw&q=john+grisham&oq=john+gri&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i433j0j46i131i433j0i433j0l2.7067j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
OJ Simpson Show - The People vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime History - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_v._O._J._Simpson:_American_Crime_Story
Content Warning:
20 minutes with 20 somethings provides an open space for the critical and civil exchange of ideas. This is a content warning for this episode includes Sexual Assault , Abuse, Child abuse and Violence. We try to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity and ask our audience to practice self care & to look after themselves.
Today, we cover the story of a woman that walks the path less trodden. Adv Gayatri Nitin Gokhale practises Criminal & Divorce Law in India and has gained immense recognition for her work. In part 1 of this 2 part series, Adv. Gokhale discusses some noteworthy cases from her career, that have both impacted lives and made the world a more equitable place.
References:
Author: John Grisham - https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1TdILzYtNGD04snKz8hTSC_KLM5IzAUAWgIHzw&q=john+grisham&oq=john+gri&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j46i433j0j46i131i433j0i433j0l2.7067j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
OJ Simpson Show - The People vs O.J. Simpson: American Crime History - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_v._O._J._Simpson:_American_Crime_Story
Content Warning:
20 minutes with 20 somethings provides an open space for the critical and civil exchange of ideas. The content warning for this episode includes Sexual Assault , Abuse, Child Abuse and Violence. We try to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and sensitivity and ask our audience to practice self care & to look after themselves.
Join us as we speak with Ashana Sule on her journey towards establishing herself as a leading YouTuber with over 221k+ subscribers on the platform. We also unpack the experience of being Indian students abroad, healing and recovery and how to make unique career choices.
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders
References:
Ashana’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheA3Band
Instagram: @ashanasule
Favourite YouTuber:
Cody Ko channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/codyko69
Noel Miller: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTQDPUE12sy7g1xf1LAdTA
If you’re looking for some motivation- this is the episode for you! Join us as we speak to the dynamic duo, Mishti Khatri and Robin Behl, as the 2 life long friends deep dive into their inspiring personal journeys with fitness. Mishti is a sports nutritionist, ACSM certified personal trainer and Nike pacer. Robin is a licensed rescue diver, who has climbed the Mount Everest base camp, studied Muay Thai, and is the co-founder of The Tribe India- a community workout mobilization group. Find them on Instagram at @mishtikhatri, @robin_behl14 and @thetribeindia!
References-
Book - Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Super-athletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall
Inspiration -
Ido Portal, movement practitioner- @portal.ido
Eliud Kipchoge, Kenyan long-distance runner- @kipchogeeliud
Serena Williams, American tennis player- @serenawilliams
Welcome to a unique episode. Join us today, in this unscripted, open-ended conversation with an organization called ‘South Asians 4 Black Lives’. The organization was created by 6 South Asian women in California, U.S., aimed at dismantling anti-Blackness & exploring South Asian identity. South Asians 4 Black Lives has 56k followers on Instagram and is primarily a space for raising awareness within the community of 5.4M South Asians, residing in the U.S.
Follow South Asians 4 Black Lives on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/southasians4blacklives/?hl=en
Resources or mentions in the episode -
Documentary- 13th.
Book - Vijay prashad Karma of Brown Folks.
Artists mentioned - Juice Wrld, Kendrick Lamar and Pop Smoke
Donate to Support Black Lives - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMBNCGLahTZa50vQOEPFI_-7BQzyOPInwLj_jNMzR2c/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR2vN5klVID4yyRLHe5Bn0jEvjOFYgJgFUhrimolzJ1lmOlj8VhuYemb6XE
Young Shahrukh? Ramta Jogi vs Old Town Road? Do these ring a bell? In this episode, we get to know rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Tesher, who seamlessly brings together Indian classics with Western music. Join us as we discuss how he found his way within the industry, the role of music in shaping identity and his greatest sources of inspiration. Join Tesher's huge fan base on instagram @tesherrrr.
Leeza Mangaldas is one of the foremost voices dedicated to discourse around sexuality, sexual health and sex education in India. From working as an anchor on India’s top TV shows for over 9 years, to writing publications in Forbes and Harpers Bazaar on current affairs, millennial identity, and being a woman in India- she’s done it all. Join us as we discuss sex, love, life and more! Find Leeza on instagram @leezamangaldas.
Welcome! We hope you enjoy listening to who we are, and the episodes on this pod. Listen to us talk with extraordinary 20 something year olds talk for 20 minutes! Find us on instagram @20with20 or #20with20. Find the hosts Anj and Sam on instagram @its_anjali_khemani and @samyukta_jpeg. We love to hear from you!
