Best Bindia Podcasts (2024)

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35: Rajinder Rai: Redefining Midlife Transition 29:13

4h ago29:13

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My guest Rajinder Rai is a Wellness Coach and the founder of Sunrais Health that empowers women in midlife through information and inspiration. Rajinder has taken her expertise in physiology and biochemistry along with her training in functional medicine to create her unique women-centric coaching. Through the lens of being a mother and a pharmacis…

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34: Pradip Patiath: A Story of Serendipity, Friendship and Optimism 31:28

11d ago31:28

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In this episode, I interview Pradip Patiath, currently a senior partner at McKinsey & Company. Pradip shares how serendipity molded his career and personal life paths. He recounts his journey working for Schlumberger in Europe to studying computer science in the twin cities to earning his MBA, the happy coincidences as well as the personal challeng…

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33: Deepak Verma: Modeling Success as a Force for Good 27:58

12d ago27:58

27:58

My guest Deepak Verma’s is a story of deep dedication and drive, of building up on one rich experience to lead to another bigger and more impactful accomplishment, each done with selflessness and grace and joy. In spite of all his accomplishments, Deepak is remarkably unassuming and has a very generous attitude toward people and life. Interestingly…

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32: Viji & Anirvan: An inspiring story of grit, dedication and harmony 40:25

1M ago40:25

40:25

My guests this week are VijayaLakshmi Nagaraj and Anirvan Sengupta. Together they are a confluence of spirited dedication, intelligence and wisdom. VijayaLakshmi, Viji to her family and friends, got her Doctorate degree in Microbiology from India. She has undertaken various adventures since then, including her one year of research at Trieste, Italy…

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31: Nadia Jagessar - A Spirited Romantic, Savvy Entrepreneur and a Visionary 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

My lovely guest this week, Nadia Jagessar, is an Indo-Caribbean Jersey girl who may be best known for her appearance on Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking". But Nadia is much, much more than an ex-cast member of a reality show. She is a vibrant, spirited go-getter loving her life and firing on all cylinders while being a warm, gentle and thoughtful huma…

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30: Suren Pai - A Tireless Individualist, Innovator, Maverick 38:55

2M ago38:55

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Suren Pai, in his various roles as an engineer, management consultant, C-suite executive, entrepreneur, and most recently, advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, has fearlessly followed his passion and creativity and commitment to innovation. He sees himself as a tinkerer and builder, always ready and almost impatient to apply his skills to solve a n…

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29: Puja Shah - An Author with Beautiful Strength and Thoughtful Intelligence 26:34

2M ago26:34

26:34

My guest Puja Shah, one of my younger guests, may also be one of the most articulate and thoughtful. Maybe it comes from her long journey being deeply creative, or maybe it comes from an equally long journey straddling the duality of her cultural identity, or both, but it surely makes her a sensitive, responsible and outstanding member of the India…

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28: Monisha Rao: Unassuming, Driven, Balanced 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

Monisha Rao is a pediatrician in Southern California. She immigrated to the US along with her family about 40 years ago after finishing tenth grade in India. She is married and a mother of two adult children. Monisha’s story is different than most in that she came here at the age of 15, a difficult age for a transition like that, while not even hav…

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27: Rahul Gosain: A Force of Brilliance 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Rahul Gosain’s is a story of generous grace, positivity, supreme accomplishment, and an attitude that would make a saint blush. Being a medical oncologist, he has no dearth of reasons to be very proud, but what he focuses on from his experience treating patients and seeing a sobering level of pain, is a determinedly down-to-earth attitude and a per…

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26: Poonam Alaigh: Generously Committed to Impactful Change 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

My guest Dr. Poonam Alaigh is a nationally recognized leader with a multifaceted background in healthcare of over 25 years that includes the public sector at the federal, state government and policy level as well as the private sector. In these roles Poonam has been New Jersey’s Commissioner of Health and Acting Undersecretary of Health for the Dep…

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25: Sejal Desai: Working Tirelessly For Both Her Homes 23:07

3M ago23:07

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Sejal Desai‘s is a riveting story of dedication and drive. She is an admirable steward of both the Indian and American parts of her identity. With a passion now for her nonprofit work, Sejal has had a long and varied career which has helped build an outlook that makes her embrace with pride her heritage as well as her adopted home. Sejal is the Exe…

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24: Nilima - A Bumpy Road to Becoming a Soaring Butterfly 22:01

3M ago22:01

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Nilima, who calls herself an ex-people-pleaser, identifies herself now as a Brown Butterfly. She grew up in Maryland in the 70s as 'the brown girl' in her school and experienced the unsavory implications of that. Fast forward several decades, Nilima has made it her mission empowering women like her. She's a certified Health & Wellness coach who thr…

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23: Kruti and Deepak: Balancing Roots and Traditions with the American Life 29:57

3M ago29:57

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Kruti and Deepak’s compatibility as a couple belies their very different environments growing up. While Kruti grew up in Mumbai, India, Deepak grew up in the US in NY/NJ. Their story and their own reflections are proof that this diversity of backgrounds allows for them to complement as well as reinforce each other’s value systems. I absolutely enjo…

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22: Rippi Karda: I Am Unapologetically Me 36:44

3M ago36:44

36:44

My very accomplished guest, whose story is as much about her own success as about finding ways to help uplift others, candidly shares with me her motivations and convictions behind that aspiration, as well as, the journey that brought her to the successful place she is at currently. You might as well take notes as you listen because Rippi goes into…

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21: Parenting as an Indian American 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

Oscar Wilde said “Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.“ Even under the most ideal circumstances, parenting is at best a flawed act of trying to balance teaching our kids what we know, or what we think they should know, with making them independent and well-adjusted. Even with the b…

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20: The Mashup Episode #2 35:18

6M ago35:18

35:18

This second mashup episode has been very engaging to listen to! It’s been revealing and fascinating to hear all at once the responses to a relatively cerebral couple of questions: What part of your value system do you identify as Indian? And, how much does your Indian heritage define your identity? My guests were honest, speaking from their persona…

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19: The Mashup Episode #1 42:01

6M ago42:01

42:01

Enjoy in this episode excerpts of my guests who immigrated here answering my questions about what brought them here and then what the circumstances were when they came here and what they had to do to acculturate to the new environment. Hope this episode makes you nod a little, maybe laugh a little and learn a little! Follow me on Facebook and Insta…

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18: Maneesha Ahluwalia: A Riveting yet Relatable Story of Strength, Resilience and Emotional Agility 20:47

6M ago20:47

20:47

My guest Dr. Maneesha Ahluwalia is a Life Coach, specializing in coaching Indian-Americans. She talks and writes openly about marriage and in-law stress, infertility stress, divorce and love after divorce, and more. Her social media posts are inspiring, drawing on her courage and willingness to be vulnerable about topics usually considered taboo in…

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17: Reena and Viren: Answering Big Questions on Life, Work and The True Meaning of Yoga 37:49

6M ago37:49

37:49

Viren embarked on his journey to the US about 35 years back, leaving India to do MBA here. In his ensuing career he played a pivotal role in the world of International Business. He is recently retired from his corporate career but remains an influential figure in the business and financial landscape. Reena came here in 1990 to join Viren after they…

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16: Alka and Amit: Balancing Spontaneity with Wisdom and Thoughtfulness 33:38

6M ago33:38

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My guests Alka and Amit, a power couple from San Jose, California, both grew up in India: Alka in Bombay, and Amit in and around Punjab. Alka is a clinical psychologist by training and Amit is VP of Software Engineering at Applied Materials. They have two grown up sons. Alka loves old movies and music, and writes poetry in her free time. She probab…

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15: Seema Chetal: Living From the Heart 17:12

7M ago17:12

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Seema Chetal came to the US about three decades back in her 20s. She is currently Managing Director at JP Morgan Wealth and Asset Management and is married with three adult children. Seema’s soft-spokenness belies her principled ambition, a wide bandwidth to live a multi-dimensional life, and captures well her humility and calm thoughtfulness. Havi…

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14: Jyoti Sinha: Revisiting Definitions of Strength and Living Impactfully 26:05

7M ago26:05

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Dr. Jyoti Sinha exemplifies a contemporary outlook while honoring tradition. Having come to the US at a tough age that she aptly characterizes as tender yet resilient, and after weathering a rough start, Jyoti steadfastly kept her focus on her goal to be a doctor and achieved it on her own terms. Jyoti’s attitude toward parenting and being a wife i…

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13: Ashish Shah: Living Artfully a Life of Calm Balance, Meaning and Humility 20:33

8M ago20:33

20:33

Ashish Shah’s is a story of having taken with grace what life put on his plate and making of it the most - balancing his sense of duty and his heritage with his interests and inclinations in an organic, spontaneous way. From being the only student of Indian descent throughout school, to the difficult schedule during his physician training, he took …

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12:Seema Bery - Living the Ideal: Do Good, Be Good, Appreciate The Good 41:39

8M ago41:39

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And she is doing it all with unabashed passion; from appreciating the city she was raised in, to loving the small town in Ohio that was her introduction to practicing medicine in America, to serving on the front lines of Covid with all her might, to crediting her adopted country with the values of generosity and selflessness. Seema fondly and proud…

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11: Ketan: An Eloquent, Candid Take on The Highs and Lows of the Indian American Experience 24:39

8M ago24:39

24:39

My guest Ketan migrated to the US at the age of 20, completed his undergraduate studies and MBA here, and is now recently retired after an over 30-year long career in the M&A field. In his free time, Ketan enjoys photography, digital art, music, reading, and physical fitness. Ketan shares his influences that led to his decisions to come here for hi…

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10: Seema Iyer: A Life Rich with Experience, Core Values Upheld, and a Thoughtful Pursuit of an Idealized Citizenship 27:08

8M ago27:08

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Seema Iyer, currently an HR advisor for startups, has served as a Chief People Officer and other senior HR positions in the technology sector. She has also been closely engaged with several nonprofit organizations (links below). Seema is also an avid traveler and has traveled every continent. Currently, she spends her time between the US and Europe…

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9: Joe’s Journey of Positive Childhood Influences, Pursuing a Passion and Finding the Love of his Life 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

Joe Pichamuthu, a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical industry, shares his life journey from his early days in India through college where he met the love of his life, to his impactful career choices. He recalls his adventurous and rich childhood where he was inspired by role models in his family, his fun college life, and finding his passi…

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8: Diwali Memories and More - Reflections and Musings from An Empowered Group of Women 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

In this special Diwali episode, Vandana, Rita and Monica share their thoughts, opinions and experiences as immigrant Indian Americans with a special emphasis on celebrating Diwali. They recall how they celebrated Diwali before coming here and compare it with how they do it now, and each of them comes up with her own unique conclusion about her Indi…

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7: Shibani and Rajeev: When In Rome… 27:42

9M ago27:42

27:42

Shibani and Rajeev are a remarkable couple and an excellent example of a thoughtful life lived while embracing its many quirks and while fulfilling many roles. Rajeev is currently retired after about 40 years in the Information Technology industry. Shibani was in the banking industry and now works as a sales manager at an event space. They also tog…

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6: Sushila Shah - A Story of Many Firsts, Noble Aspirations and a Steely Will 23:51

9M ago23:51

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Not only is Sushila Shah’s story all of the above, but it is also a story of exuberant family love, sacrifice and support. Sushila (85) is an engineer by training (the first woman engineering graduate at her university), and had a long career as a civil engineer during which she designed bridges and dams for irrigation projects in India, and worked…

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5: Priti Shah’s Guide To Returning To Work, Achieving Success As A Woman, And Living Meaningfully 26:41

9M ago26:41

26:41

Priti is a daughter, mom, wife, and sister. She loves to laugh and learn. She was born in India and came to the USA at 5 years old. Priti is a Gujarati Indian American, Jain, and vegetarian. Her present professional title is Software Engineer at IBM. Priti has multiple patents credited to her team at IBM. Watson Research, Semiconductor & Quantum Co…

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4: The Monolith Myth: Unveiling Indian-American Diversity with Arun Puri 14:52

9M ago14:52

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Today we welcome Arun Puri, a seasoned fund manager who reflects on his life journey and shares timeless wisdom instilled in him during his traditional upbringing in India, and shares his philosophy of embracing duty without being shackled by the potential outcomes. Arun's story challenges stereotypes, shedding light on the remarkable diversity wit…

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3: Cultivating Success: Tejal Karia's Journey of Cultural Fusion and Professional Triumph 22:13

10M ago22:13

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Introducing Tejal Karia, whose illustrious career has traversed the realms of finance, tax, and treasury. Tejal's compelling narrative unfolds as she seamlessly melds Indian and American cultures, embarking on a transformative journey from her homeland in India to New Jersey. In this episode, Tejal reveals how the amalgamation of traditional Indian…

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2: Cultural Crossroads with Reena Dang Pichamuthu 26:37

10M ago26:37

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Reena Dang Pichamuthu is a software engineer, businesswoman, and career mentor with a remarkable story. Reena's early years were influenced by her close-knit Indian family and their values of love, respect, and giving, instilled by her grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Those values emboldened her commitment to mentoring underprivil…

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1: Exploring the Indian-American Experience with Bindia Puri 3:35

10M ago3:35

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Welcome to The Indian American Experience Podcast, with your host Bindia Puri. As an educator and cultural geographer, Bindia maintains an unshakable pride in her Indian heritage, which drives her curiosity about values, culture, and identity within the Indian American community. Through her podcast, Bindia offers a unique lens into the diverse exp…

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