Have you ever wondered about conditions like ADhD and Autism and how to advocate for people who are neurodivergent? We're excited to talk to Khushboo a program manager from Neurodiversity Pathways ! Highlights include: Khushboo's experience working with South Asian families as a behavior analyst, the effects of not having agency as a child and how it trickles into adulthood, and learning more about neurodiversity and how to be an ally! Khushboo is deeply passionate about diversity and inclusion,...
Aug 02, 2021•49 min
Have you noticed similarities and differences between Desi Americans and Desi immigrants? We’re excited to present a podswap with Pallavi Janiani from the Caffeinated Brown Girl podcast ! Highlights include: Pallavi’s experience growing up in a joint family in Jaipur, India and moving to Minneapolis during the height of the 2016 election; breaking down “ABCD” “coconut” and “FOB” stereotypes; cultural assimilation, parental strictness, dating, and everything in between! Pallavi is a 23 year old p...
May 26, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode we chat about the Netflix show “Bridgerton,” share our thoughts on Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma in Season 2, and discuss color-conscious casting and South Asian representation in media. We also discuss the Meghan Markle interview with Oprah - how the comments about colorism and the family drama hit a little too close to home, and how Bridgerton’s utopian portrayal of royal life doesn’t necessarily play out in real life. We also read our favorite reactions to the show that you sha...
Mar 31, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Have you had an experience where someone crossed your boundaries? We had a very relatable and eye-opening chat with Dr. Varuna Srinivasan (@drvarunasrinivasan #southasiansexed) about the importance of consent in dating, sex and relationships (both romantic and non-romantic), and how to establish boundaries with ourselves before setting them with others. Listen to learn how toxic masculinity can also be enabled by women, and why sexual exploration is so important - particularly in South Asian com...
Mar 09, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We’re excited to present a podswap with Jani Rad from What’s On Your Mind ! Jani is a professional storyteller, speaker, trainer, and mindset coach. Join us as we discuss all things career, mindset, expectations, living our lives, and navigating cultural pressure. Give Jani’s podcast a listen as well! Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Follow Jani on: Instagram: @janirad.me Website: janirad.com TEDxMemph...
Feb 24, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 3
How has the pandemic affected your dating lives? We asked our listeners to submit their Corona Pyaar Hai stories from the past year - whether they started dating someone new, got engaged, went on Zoom dates, or finally met up with someone long-distance - and we shared our favorites on this episode! Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Fill out our guest/feedback form: http://bit.ly/2KlTyi6 Music by Thusant...
Feb 10, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2 of Desi American Life! In today’s episode, Deepti, Uma, and Priya discuss marriage and dating with Radha Patel, founder of the matchmaking service Single to Shaadi. We explore various different issues with dating within Brown culture, such as overzealous moms creating marriage profiles for their children, how to avoid ghosting, and the pressure to get married by a certain age. Follow Radha on Instagram , Single to Shaadi Instagram & website (mention "Desi American Life" a...
Jan 19, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In part 2 of our 2020 Election series, Deepti, Priya, and Uma discuss the upcoming national elections, and speak to a first-time Gen Z voter, and a friend who phone banked for the Wisconsin Democratic Party. They discuss the importance of voting despite feeling uncertain about the political climate and the candidates, the pros and cons of ranked choice voting, and how to balance voting for the issues that are important to you while thinking about the greater good. Links mentioned https://votesav...
Oct 13, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The hosts of DAL sit down with Vyasar Ganesan from Indian Matchmaking to talk about the show, his career as a writer and educator, and the role family and friends played in shaping his Desi American identity. Vyasar on Twitter: @NotVyasarG Vyasar's Website: vyasarwrites.com Mentioned in the episode: https://www.slafoundation.com/ Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Fill out our guest/feedback form: http:/...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Deepti, Priya, and Uma speak with their close friend Amiya about his journey of coming out as bisexual - first to himself and then to his friends and family. He also discusses the challenges of dating someone in another country and applying for the K-1 visa, how far the Desi community still needs to grow to accept LGBTQ+ folx, and the importance of owning your unique identity. This is an ongoing conversation, and we'd love to hear your story if you're comfortable sharing, please feel free to rea...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Uma, Deepti, Priya, joined by Shardul from Three Good Things explore the portrayal of the modern arranged marriage process as shown on the Netflix show "Indian Matchmaking". We discuss whether the stars are truly misaligned or not, the various critiques the show has received, and our own personal experiences with matchmaking. Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Follow Shardul @shardulgo on Instagram and T...
Aug 11, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Deepti, Uma, Priya, and guests Akash and Tanuja talk about the challenges of dating during quarantine, the pros and cons of long distance relationships, and how the concept of "big fat" Desi weddings might change forever after coronavirus. Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Fill out our guest / feedback form: http://bit.ly/2KlTyi6 Music by Thusanthan Kannan http://soundcloud.com/thuskann...
Jul 27, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Priya, Deepti and Uma discuss the Netflix show developed by Mindy Kaling, “Never Have I Ever,” and talk about whether they felt the show authentically represented their experiences as Desi Americans, including discussion topics contributed by the DAL audience (thanks for your support!) Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , and / or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Fill out our guest / feedback form: http://bit.ly/2KlTyi6 Music by Thusanthan K...
Jun 30, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Since the brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, people everywhere have been empowered to say enough is enough. Deepti, Priya, and Uma discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, introspect on their own experiences, and talk about the responsibility that South Asians have as allies. Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter , and / or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com Resource doc: https://bit.ly/SouthAsiansforBLM Fill out o...
Jun 16, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Meet the hosts of Desi American Life! In this introduction episode, Priya, Deepti and Uma talk about why they decided to start this podcast, and what being Desi American means to them. Follow Desi American Life @desiamericanpod on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and / or send us an email desiamericanlife@gmail.com http://instagram.com/desiamericanpod http://facebook.com/desiamericanpod http://twitter.com/desiamericanpod Fill out our guest / feedback form: http://bit.ly/2KlTyi6 Music by Thusanth...
Aug 03, 2018•17 min•Ep. 1
