Deepa Pillai is an Actor, Bharatanatyam Dancer, Choreographer and a Hatta Yoga Practitioner, based out of Planet Earth . An Engineer turned Performing Artiste, she holds a degree from New York University’ Tisch school of Arts as the most recent one. Her interest in life is to decode the magical bond between storytelling and Life and how the former's modalities become root to the latter's existence. Follow us on Instagram (@chai break podcast), on Facebook (@chaibreak podcast) and on Apple & ...
Jun 08, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
After her successful stint as a corporate executive for many years, Nameeta felt disconnected from her true purpose in life. In 2020, as the world shut down, she embarked on a journey of looking inward and discovered years of generational trauma that needed healing and darkness that needed to be filled with light. While on that path, she also discovered her true purpose: to boldly tell her story and give others the courage to live a life of authenticity. Today she is a Jay Shetty Certified Coach...
May 20, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are excited to kick off Season 2 and bringing to you a roster of incredible, every day South Asian women from across the globe who are making a difference in their communities. Our first guest today is Dancer, Choreographer and Founder of Aalokam Dance Company, Bharathi Penneswaran. We talk to Bharathi about her early days growing up in India, what led her to the world of dance and how she traversed from Delhi to New York City and the challenges she faced along the way. This episode is releas...
May 04, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
November is celebrated as the month of thankfulness and gratitude here in the United States. Rema and Shwetha each share what they're grateful for and collectively express how thankful they are for an engaged audience like "YOU" - yes, each and every one of you, without whom this podcast wouldn't be what it is! Here's wishing all of you a very happy and joyous Thanksgiving, surrounded by family, food and lots of fun. Until season 2, bye! chaiversations.org
Nov 24, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In our concluding conversation on sustainability we talk about the history of thrifting and the concept of conscious thrifting. Then we delve into brands that walk the talk on sustainability. Please note: This episode is NOT sponsored by any of the brands mentioned. Each brand is a small, women of color, South-Asian brand who's vision we @ Chai Break believe in. Do check out our Instagram post for links to all the brands in our latest post.
Oct 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This episode of Chai Break we talk about Sustainable Fashion something that is very near and dear to our host Shwetha Ravishankar, who after years of working in the retail spaces and becoming a shopaholic as a side effect, started to educate herself about the industry and it's practices. Today, she strives towards sustainable fashion practices and is an Advocate of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition.
Oct 07, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ever before we had even heard of the word "sustainability" we look back at our life growing up in India and reflect on how "sustainable living" was simply a way of living. We were raised in homes where "wastage" of any kind was not encouraged. We up-cycled, re-used, conserved and recycled everything and anything. Lastly we talk about how we're trying to incorporate some of those age old ways into our busy, urban lives today. https://chaibreakpodcast.com/...
Sep 29, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Desi moms in South Asian culture all have a few famous lines in common, which have been used as a weapon in parenting for eons. Rema and I look back at our own experiences and some of the most frequently used lines. We also reflect on how they do have an impact in shaping us as adults, cue the show "Never Have I Ever" - we talk about Nalini Vishwakumar and Devi's relationship, which is much like our own. https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/11/23/are-we-our-moms/...
Sep 22, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we talk about body positivity and the impact of body shaming on individuals. We dive deep into our own personal journeys growing up in India and how casual commentary from friends and family can have a lifelong negative impact on your confidence and how you look at yourself. We end the episode with 6 key things you can do to start loving yourself today. Read more on the blog: https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/11/18/body-positivity/...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Long before turmeric lattes and supplements ever became a thing, our grandmothers and their grandmothers have been using spices to enhance the flavor of food as well their medicinal properties. Head to our blog for the recipes mentioned in the episode and one BONUS TIP! https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/09/07/spices-from-our-grandmothers-kitchen/
Sep 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Chai Break we explore "Self Love" in the context of our growing up years in India. Was it even a thing back then? What it means to love yourself and what are some self-love rituals you can include in your daily life. Do you have a ritual you'd like to share with us? Write to us at chaibreakpodcast@gmail.com Head to our website to read our blog post about Self Love and leave us your thoughts and comments! https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2021/08/23/self-love/...
Sep 01, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Growing up in India, we experienced colorism on an everyday basis. In this episode we explore the roots of colorism and how it came about to becoming such a deep-rooted issue that has been unfortunately passed down from many generations. We also look to the beauty industry that has played a huge part in further solidifying this love-hate relationship with our skin tone.
Aug 25, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The 2020 global pandemic brought everything we knew as a normal life to a screeching halt. Looking back, the biggest positive that came out of it was, time. Time with ourselves, our families and time to just stop and really question if we are living our life with true purpose and meaning. We reflect on what has happened and what practices we're taking forward with us into our post pandemic life. Episode notes: https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2020/09/06/spiritual-personal-growth-during-a-pandemic/...
Aug 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Are you an immigrant? Did you move to a different country later in life? Then give ChaiBreak Podcast a listen! This is the story of Shwetha & Rema, 2 Indian immigrants who moved to USA more than a decade ago and how they navigated everything from culture, career and conversations, to becoming the confident women they are today. For more about us and the podcast, visit our website https://chaibreakpodcast.com/2020/08/29/hello-namaste-welcome-to-chai-break/ Rate us, review us , hit that SUBSCR...
Aug 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
