in today’s episode we have priyanka ganjoo, the founder of “Kulfi Beauty,” Sephora’s first ever south asian beauty brand!! she shares so many gems on starting a makeup brand all by herself, including the triumphs as an Indian-American female business owner, the creative process behind formulating and creating inclusive makeup, financial setbacks, and so much more. her conversation with us was so insightful and especially inspirational for POC’s who want to go on their own creative endeavors, but...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 91
in this much requested post grad episode, we talk about the uncertainty and burnout after graduating from school and being expected to know what to do for the rest of your life. we both graduated last year and we've learned so many things about post grad depression, taking a break, adult friendships, what success should feel like, structure and stability, overcoming burnout, and so much more. we are so excited to share it with you in this one and hopefully it helps some of you who are also feeli...
May 29, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 90
this is one JAM PACKED episode because not only do we talk about the taboo nature of health in the south asian community, but our food culture, anti doctors and medications, why it's difficult to seek help as immigrant parents, body dysmorphia, and so much more. we really had a lot to say in this episode on this topic. stay tuned for the next one on the taboo conversation on mental health! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.ins...
May 19, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 89
first and foremost, thank you apple podcasts from putting our faces on the browse page highlights for aapi month!!! we're honored to be some of the creators you've chosen to celebrate this month, and for that, we wanted to spend an episode talking bout how aapi month means to us, what are takes are on who's represented this month and why, and in what ways we hope to see the recognition improve and expand as time goes on. we speak for all of us when we say that asians are immensely thankful to be...
May 12, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 88
as requested, here's a part 2 on how to become financially literate for a group of people who were never taught much about money!! in this episode, we talk about how we budget intelligently after all the horrible mistakes we made, getting over spending guilt, saving for long term goals instead of short term, and so much more. if you're from any ethnic crowd, especially the south asian community, then this episode is speaking to YOU!! hope u enjoy as always <3 keep tabs on us: our instagram: h...
May 05, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 87
hi :) mashnun's doing another solo ep this week because mou wants to go live her best life in amsterdam right now, but do not be worried, i have this under control! i spent this episode recapping my poetry reading in nyc a few days ago, sharing my experience with mushroom-infused lattes and meeting the guy that inspired me to write my poetry book, and giving our listeners a look into some of the things i think about en route to becoming the most favorable version of myself. hope this inspires yo...
Apr 28, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 86
hello hello!! for this episode, we’re revisiting a topic we spoke on a year ago about our journeys towards financial independence! money is a touchy subject for a lot of south asians, especially the ones that don’t come from the most favorable upbringings. from recognizing early how important money is, to balancing multiple jobs, to making a bunch of mistakes along the way, we get real transparent with what we’ve learned about financial literacy, our advice on saving/investing, and so much more ...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 85
ramadan mubarak to all of our lovely listeners!! in this episode we let all of you in on how ramadan has been treating the two of us, what healthy habits we’ve been practicing consistently for ourselves, and a plethora of silly stories to share regardless of your religious background. whether you wanna hear about mashnun’s latest haggling situation, mohuya’s latest mushroom mayhem, or a little bit of bit, listen now! Invest in these girls' education in Bangladesh here: https://www.gofundme.com/f...
Apr 14, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 84
only a back to back episode on what south asian men can do better in the community is on difficultish :p in this weeks continuation, we talk more in depth about some of the stereotypical roles that men have and what they can do to support women. this includes unlearning misogynistic mindsets, allowing and being happy that their wives are earning more money, or literally just learning how to cook. enjoy!! thank you to ekster for sponsoring this episode of the pod! check out their sitewide 25% off...
Apr 07, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 83
this episode is WELL overdue! we talk about the traditional role that south asian men play in our culture and the learned helplessness that they have when it comes to a lot of matters that become the woman's responsibility. we talk very extensively about all of the responses that you all sent about what south asian men can do better to support women and just be better individuals.... and there were A LOT. this is a very funny and needed episode so you will not regret listening. and remember, we'...
Mar 31, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 82
hola :) in this q&a, we got questions that range from, "how do you balance ambition with work and life?" to "what's the most rebellious thing you did as a kid?". whether it be something to help out our fellow children of immigrant listeners or just talk about our fav coffee orders, we got a lil something for everyone. hope u enjoy as always! listen now or else keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ m...
Mar 24, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 81
ani sanyal ( @anihustles ) is the real deal. he embodies true entrepreneurship to the core, from the mindset, to the action, to everything in between, and he's our special guest for today's pod! ani is the co-founder of nyc-based kolkata chai co and run several 6 and 7 fig businesses, but he's lived through a rollercoaster of a life to gain the wisdom and expertise that he's gifted us in this episode. growing up in massachusetts, ani shares his battle with identity and connection to hip hop cult...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 80
specifically as children of immigrants, a lot of us grew up with people pleasing tendencies where we felt like we constantly needed validation from everyone, we put our mental health aside to do something because we don't want to disappoint anyone, and so much more. in this episode, we talk about what causes these tendencies in south asian kids and how it gets passed down from our immigrant parents who used it as a survival tactic. don't worry, we also tell you some of our tips on how to unlearn...
Mar 10, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 79
this episode is all about solo dates! why we love them, why it's scary in the beginning, why we sometimes feel like we don't deserve them, and our favorite ones to do :) our generation of south asian youth are inherently taught that we can give ourselves time and love when we're married, have kids, and all our problems magically disappear. the two of us struggled with self love for awhile, but something clicked and we realized we should be giving ourselves just as much time, and more, than the p...
Mar 03, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 78
this long overdue and much needed episode on the topic of colorism is finally here! first off, we talk about the roots of anti blackness and where colorism comes from during colonial times and why lighter skin is favored in so many different cultures. after, we talk about our own experiences with colorism, from male and female standpoints, and how it affected our self esteems. whether it be casually growing up with bleaching creams like fair and lovely or getting told that you shouldn't go out i...
Feb 24, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 77
"well if your house is so toxic, why don't you move out?" well susan, we can't just simply do that. in this week's episode, we talk about how difficult it is to have mental peace or be productive in a toxic south asian household and some of the small practices we've implemented to improve our mental well being. whether it be going to a coffee shop to be productive and be away from home for a few hours or having a good friend group that you can vent to, we have it all. we hope it helps and u enjo...
Feb 17, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 76
2nd guest of the year already?? we're on a roll all thanks to the wonderful radhia rahman (she/they), a queer bengali-american illustrator based out of nyc. after getting her bfa in illustration, they've gone on to build their own eco-friendly small business, patreon, and youtube, and worked alongside notable names like buzzfeed, skullcandy, and adult swim. with them being an avid listener of difficult-ish themself, we were all collectively thrilled to sit down and have a conversation on topics ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 75
social anxiety is common in south asian kids and children of immigrants, but obviously everyone. it stems from being discouraged from socializing when you're younger, only having a formal relationship with parents where it's seen as disrespectful to answer back casually, and so much more. so in this episode, we talk about our experience with social anxiety, how it might've heightened now that we're older and how the signs manifest, where it stems from, and our tips on overcoming this anxiety. ho...
Feb 03, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 74
hello hello coming to you live after our sold out nyc showcase!!! to celebrate a successful past weekend, we dedicated this episode to talk bout our love for reading, literary arts, and share our favorite novels/poetry books by south asian authors. mohuya is definitely the reader between the two of us, she has so much to share in this episode, and much more across all her platforms! we talk our families' relationship with reading and literature, how reading has helped us see difficult situations...
Jan 27, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 73
we wanted to do a full fledge episode on some of the red flags we've encountered when it comes to dating south asians, and honestly, just people in general. the red flags range taking every simple disagreement with you and putting it into the girls group chat to fully dictating how you dress or act and being mamas boys. go get some popcorn and listen up because this ones gonna be a HARD RELATE. keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://ww...
Jan 20, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 72
FIRST GUEST EPISODE OF 2023!! we are so excited for you all to hear our conversation with Nuhash Humayun (@nuhashh), an Oscar nominated Bangladeshi film director, most notable for his critically acclaimed short film ‘Moshari’. on top of the numerous awards and accolades he’s received, he’s recently brought on Jordan Peele and Riz Ahmed as executive producers for his film!!!! through our conversations with him, he talks about the journey to becoming a film director, the imposter syndrome that lie...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 71
happy new year!!!!!!! we're kicking off 2023 with a bang with a lil q+a. we discuss some personal questions about ourselves, but also red flags to look out for in relationships, how to be comfortable doing something new alone, our fav south asian books and media in general, how it was starting the podcast and how we did it, and so much more. enjoy!! :) keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's ins...
Jan 06, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 70
last ep of 2022!! in this one, we start of rating our 2022's from 1-10, talk bout our highlights like graduating, solo traveling, and finding inner peace, talk bout some goals we had that we just couldn't reach, and what we're most excited bout for the new year :) thank u to everyone tuning into the pod every week and showering us with so many words of affirmation, this one is especially for u <3 keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https...
Dec 30, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 69
it is almost 2023 and we have gained a lot of wisdom and knowledge over the past year! in this episode, we are basically talking to our "12 months ago" selves and giving them our best advice. a lot of these things are related to being south asian children of immigrants so we hope it resonates with some you. enjoy our second to last episode of 2022! keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labyrinthave/ mashnun's instagr...
Dec 23, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 68
hellloo!! in today's episode, we go deep into the topic of generational trauma and how it manifests in south asian families, but especially in children of immigrants. the common things that we are taught to hide is burnout, mental health, or financial insecurity and it all goes back to how we've seen these traumas be invalidated growing up. we also give you some of our tips at the end on how to break these generational curses and improve your mental health. enjoy!! keep tabs on us: our instagram...
Dec 16, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 67
in this ep, we detail the kind of appropriation with south asian culture we have witnessed growing up, and why its so annoying to see. whether its within our own communities, in mainstream media, or just from passing comments we hear, deciphering cultural appropriation from cultural appreciation is something everyone has to be more critical towards. we talk about major "trends" in social media capitalizing off things like the clean girl aesthetic, bindis, headwear, and so much more. forgive the ...
Dec 09, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 66
from baljeet to princess jasmine, we all grew up with someone on screen that looks like us that helped us feel a bit more comfortable with the way we looked. as we get older, it's fun looking back and discussing the impact these brown-skinned characters have had, not only in us but in how diversity and inclusivity in mainstream media. we spent this ep reminiscing on some of the characters that we held close, and highlighted some of our favorites in media today that go above and beyond is making ...
Dec 02, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 65
happy thanksgiving!!!! :) in this episode, we talk about how much food and cooking means to us growing up in a south asian home, and how its affected our relationship with the kitchen today. whether its having our parents micromanage every step we take in the kitchen, them not letting us in the kitchen at all, or anywhere in between, we can all agree that cooking is a huge part of our culture. we also talk about our cooking favorites cus we literally love everything bout food and you will litera...
Nov 25, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 64
hello hello! for this episode we asked our lovely listeners to dm us your south asian confessions and things you've hid from your parents, and little did we know how crazy some of yall are. from saying you're at the library to actually being overseas, to planning the most elaborate lying schemes to go to prom, we can all bond at the idea of yearning for freedom together. please enjoy and let us know what u think <3 keep tabs on us: our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/difficultish/ mohuya...
Nov 18, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 63
we are BACK to talk about the complicated evolution of sibling relationships! with both of us having siblings, one being older than us and one being younger, we talk about the different dynamics regarding competing with your sibling, being the third parent to them, dealing with them constantly tattling on you to your parents, and so much more. and on top of that, our advice on making amends and talking about these hardships with your siblings before it's too late. despite all of the struggles an...
Nov 11, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 62
