Best Malayalee Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 54 - Navigating "You're Doing Too Much" w/ Arshiya Kherani 51:17

2M ago51:17

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In episode 54, Julie speaks with Arshiya Kherani. Arshiya is a Leadership Coach who partners with rising leaders with hyphenated backgrounds through her program, Niyah Coaching. She is a storyteller & entrepreneur at heart, and is a Co-Founder at Potluck Stories, an LA-based community organization that hosts monthly interactive storytelling events …

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Ep 53 - Black & Malayalee Indian Love w/ Jenova Juliann Pryor 38:46

3M ago38:46

38:46

In episode 53, Julie speaks with Jenova Juliann Pryor on her Blindian relationship journey. Jenova, a Malayalee Indian American, and her husband, Denzel Pryor, became an internet sensation after their wedding video — showcasing Denzel reciting parts of his vows in Malayalam — went viral in 2022. In this episode, we discuss Jenova's upbringing and c…

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Ep 52 - Breaking up with our Dating Icks w/ Sonya Patel 47:46

3M ago47:46

47:46

In Episode 52, Julie chats with Sonya Patel, host of Your Big Sis podcast. We discuss all things dating faux pas and talk through various submissions from listeners of things that are immediate turn offs! We discuss vaping, confidence, table manners, bragging, infidelity, and more. Thank you to our SPONSOR: Pajama Sutra , a South Asian owned lounge…

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Ep 51 - Five Habits I Adopted in 2023 to Carry Into 2024 | A Solo Episode 22:36

4M ago22:36

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In Episode 51, Julie records a solo episode diving into 5 habits she adopted in 2023 that she will carry into 2024. Time Management Hacks - The Two Minute Rule and the Pomodoro Method Maxing out my 401k contributions and Increasing all my other general investments Nighttime routine Blocking use of social media apps in the morning Normalizing delaye…

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Ep 50 - Maintaining Healthy Romantic Relationships w/ Relationship Coach Natasha Mahtani 56:55

5M ago56:55

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In episode 50, Julie speaks with relationship coach Natasha Mahtani. Natasha is a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach. Coming from a South Asian background and having lived in Liberia, England, Nigeria, Ireland, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, she understands the cultural nuances within relationships and more specifically, the li…

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Ep 49 - Megha Rao, founder of holiCHIC on Side Hustle to Full Time Pursuit, Friendships to Founders, & the Power of Grit 42:01

5M ago42:01

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In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao, founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha. In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss: Inception of creating holiCHIC while working a full time corporate job How she found her business partner and co-founder Making the transition from side hustle to full tim…

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Ep 48 - Shital Patel on Healing after Heartbreak, New Beginnings, & Personal Reflections 50:52

6M ago50:52

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In episode 48, Julie meets again with Shital Patel, known for her appearances on Indian Matchmaking (IMM) Season 2 and Season 3. Shital originally came on our podcast in 2022 and I'm so thrilled to have her back today. In this episode, Shital opens up about life post IMM Season 3. We mainly discuss the ending of the relationship that we saw on TV; …

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Ep 47 - Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) Planning Behind the Scenes w/ Matt George 1:27:42

6M ago1:27:42

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In episode 47, Julie meets with her Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) co-founder, Matt George to discuss details and behind the scenes of planning the first ever FIM Speed Dating event for Malayalee Christians. Tune in to hear Matt and Julie discuss the following: Origin story and why they started FIM Initial fears or uncertainties regarding whether there w…

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Ep 46 - Infertility, IVF, & Conceiving Hope w/ Rachel Varkey 1:17:39

7M ago1:17:39

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In episode 46, Julie meets with her friend Rachel Varkey, also the host of the It's Fine Podcast with Rachel Varkey. Rachel opens up about her experiences with infertility and the various treatment options she underwent to pursue a path toward motherhood. We learn about: Rachel's background and desires for motherhood growing up Process she underwen…

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Ep 45 - Summer Reflections: Missing Flights, Cohabitation, & Speed Dating Event Planning | A Solo Episode 33:21

7M ago33:21

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Julie records a solo episode reflecting on the summer, featuring road trips, missing flights, and speed dating event planning. She also discusses the concept of cohabitation before marriage, while sharing her own experiences and opinions. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER HEREGET IN TOUCH WITH US:Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast IG: https://www.instag…

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Ep 44 - Behind the Pen: Annika Sharma on Writing, Rejection, Motherhood, & Social Media 50:47

11M ago50:47

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In episode 44, Julie chats with Annika Sharma. Annika is co-founder and co-host of That Desi Spark podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forbes, and on a Spotify billboard campaign. Annika is also an author and her debut romcom novel, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Let…

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Ep 43 - Arti Lalwani on Breakfast Dates, Moving to Miami, and Indian Matchmaking 39:35

11M ago39:35

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In Episode 43, Julie chats w/ Arti Lalwani from Netflix's latest Season 3 of Indian Matchmaking. You might remember her from a quick appearance in Season 2, but now she's back and sharing even more of her story in Season 3. Tune in to hear Julie and Arti chat about: How the opportunity for Indian Matchmaking came up Arti's experience being on India…

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Ep 42 - Bobby Seagull on Dating, Salsa Shoes, & the Friend Zone | Indian Matchmaking S3 45:57

12M ago45:57

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In this episode, Julie chats w/ Bobby Seagull from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking Season 3. If you watched the show, you know Bobby is filled with loads of enthusiasm and excitement for life, especially for the subject Math! Prior to Indian Matchmaking, Bobby has appeared several times on British television, including the quiz show University Challen…

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Ep 41 - Sober Curiosity, Burnout, Manifesting in Bali, & One Founder's Journey w/ Aishwarya Balaji 49:42

1y ago49:42

49:42

In Episode 41, Julie chats w/ Aishwarya Balaji, founder and CEO of A Fresh Sip Aishwarya is a serial entrepreneur who is experienced and passionate about building businesses in alignment with personal values and goals She is the CEO and co-founder of A Fresh Sip, which is an alcohol-free beverage platforms that allows people to easily discover and …

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Ep 40 - Infidelity, Divorce, & the Road to Authentic Living w/ Shilpa Cacho 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

In Episode 40, Julie speaks with Shilpa Cacho. In this episode, we get raw and real on the topic of infidelity, divorce, eloping, and ultimately finding freedom and authentic living. We know these are highly stigmatized topics in the South Asian community. Thank you, Shilpa for sharing your story so candidly. Shilpa shares with us: her experiences …

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Ep 39 - How 20 Years of an Undiagnosed Mental Illness Almost Ended Our Marriage w/ Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar 48:05

1y ago48:05

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In Episode 39, Julie speaks with married couple, Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar. Shelly Sood is an author, speaker, mother of 3, wife, and entrepreneur. Her husband of 20 years, Nikhil, had suffered from undiagnosed bipolar disorder for two decades, leading to massive devastation emotionally, mentally, and financially. After helping to save his li…

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Ep 38 - Entrepreneurship, YouTube, Imposter Syndrome, & Making Other Bold Moves w/ Tina Singh, Founder of Bold Helmets 36:42

1y ago36:42

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In Episode 38, we are delving into the journey of more trailblazing South Asians. Julie speaks with Tina Singh. Tina is an occupational therapist, digital content creator, mom of 3, and most recently, an entrepreneur. Tina's latest adventure is being the founder of Bold Helmets, a business that makes helmets for Sikh kids in mind to accommodate the…

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Ep 37 - Love in the Cyber Age: A Valentine's Edition; Paid Dating Apps, Getting Stood Up, & Offer Up DMs 25:43

1y ago25:43

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In Episode 37, Julie shares her tangent thoughts on paid dating apps. Then she shares a few memorable online dating stories, including the time she got stood up, got called a psycho, and had an interesting DM on Offer Up. Reference Episode 14 - Our Online Dating Scam Stories Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast on Instagram Connect with Julie on Ins…

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Ep 36 - Boarding School, Satire Comedy, Dating Diaries, & Deal Breakers w/ Matt George aka @mallutrump 47:48

1y ago47:48

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In this episode, Julie speaks with Matt George. Matt is the comedic genius behind the political satire comedy account @mallutrump! Matt shares his unique upbringing and then answers a Q&A from @mallutrump fans including: What led him to start the parody account The opportunities and connections that have come from the platform How he's dealt with n…

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Ep 35 - The Desi Guide to Getting Fit & Healthy w/ Dee Gautham 44:35

1+ y ago44:35

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In episode 35, Julie speaks with Dee Gautham. Dee is the founder and CEO of The Boss Body Revolution, a health coaching company with a mission to help women transform their confidence through fitness and health. Julie and Dee discuss Dee's background and how she got into health coaching, why South Asians have a harder time adhering to fitness and n…

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Ep 34 - Reflections of 32, Change is OK, Skincare Routines, & New Year Intentions | A Solo Episode 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

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Julie records a solo episode reflecting on turning 32. She talks through some changes she's made in 2022, a few of her personal goals/intentions for 2023 , and also answers some of the questions submitted via IG question box. Questions include skincare routines, tips for maintaining weight loss goals into the new year, and what has surprised her th…

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Ep 33 - Growing up Two Browns, Building a Fashion Brand, & Creating Diverse & Inclusive Spaces w/ Renee Kar Johnson 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

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In episode 33, Julie talks with Renee Kar Johnson! Renee works full time in Product Management, is currently doing her MBA at the University of Chicago, AND is the founder and CEO of RKJ Designs, which is an Indo western fashion line that focuses on clothing that can be worn anytime but with a desi twist. In this episode, Julie and Renee talk about…

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Ep 32 - Marrying a Man 16 Years Younger w/ Khel Baldeo 50:01

1+ y ago50:01

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In Episode 32, Julie has guest Khel Baldeo on the show. Julie discovered Khel through a TikTok video that Khel's friend made about Khel. Khel is a 46 year old Desi woman who is engaged to her Caucasian fiancé, Mike, who is 30! In this episode, Julie and Khel discuss Khel's 16 year age relationship, including the following: How Khel and Mike met. Ho…

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Ep 31 - Diary of a Transgender South Asian Man w/ Ayaan Dalal 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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In Episode 31, Julie speaks with Ayaan Dalal. Ayaan is a South Asian transgender man. In this episode, Julie and Ayaan talk about: Ayaan's upbringing and how he first discovered he didn’t identify with the female sex assigned at birth Navigating telling his family and social circles Lifestyle changes he's made to support his transition (dietary, cl…

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Ep 30 - The First Date Guide w/ Ann Koppuzha 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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In episode 30, Julie and guest Ann Koppuzha talk about tips and advice for the first date. By day, Ann is a trained attorney and runs a business helping writers and female entrepreneurs establish their digital and business strategy. In her free time, she also runs the IG blog @ModernDesiLove, which is a resource to help South Asians create happier …

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Ep 29 - Divorce, Finding my Therapist, & Working on the Best Version of Myself w/ Benny Mathew 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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In Episode 29, Julie speaks with Benny Mathew. Benny lives in Chicago, IL and is the founder of Orion 3, a company he started in April 2021. Prior to that, Benny worked in corporate leading various Sales/Business Development teams. Throughout Benny's lived experiences that we will hear about on today's episode, he's become passionate about minimizi…

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Ep 28 - Dating Energetics & Why You're Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Men w/ Self Worth & Dating Coach Sy Neary 44:33

1+ y ago44:33

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In Ep 28, Julie speaks with Self Worth & Dating Coach Sy Neary. They discuss: The Energetics of Dating --> What is Masculine Energy vs Feminine energy and the role it plays in relationships (and life) Why the traits that make you successful in your careers may not be helping your dating life Why you keep attracting unavailable men Red flags + green…

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Ep 27 - Traveling Far, Wide, & Solo w/ Veena Murali 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

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In Episode 27, we are talking about Solo Traveling! Whether you need inspiration for your first solo trip or you're a seasoned traveler getting that itch to book your next trip, you will appreciate this episode with guest Veena Murali. Veena is a 22-year-old Indian-American woman who is passionate about inspiring people to travel intentionally and …

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Ep 26 - Living with Bipolar Disorder w/ Subrina K. Singh 1:10:34

1+ y ago1:10:34

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In episode 26, Julie is joined by Subrina K Singh to discuss mental health within the South Asian Community, and specifically what it's like to live with bipolar disorder. Subrina was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 16 and shares her mental health journey as a way to support, advocate, and create awareness for mental health. Tune in to…

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Ep 25 - Shital Patel on Not Settling, Doing the Inner Work, & Being on Indian MatchMaking 38:48

1+ y ago38:48

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In this episode, Julie talks with Indian Matchmaking Season 2 castmember Shital Patel! Shital and Julie have a fun chat discussing : What it was like being on the Netflix Indian Matchmaking Working with Sima Aunty Girl talk about dating in NYC in her 20s & 30s Exercising patience & not settling The mindset work she's done with her Coach Her new rel…

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Ep 24 - Breakups & Moving On PART 2 Q&A with Adya Roy: Do you Stay Friends w/ Exes? How to Avoid Comparing Relationships? Holding onto Gifts? Removing Exes from Social Media, and More. 57:58

1+ y ago57:58

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We are back for PART 2 of our Breakup series. This time, Julie is joined by Adya Roy (@thedesicareerwoman) and they are talking about past breakups and answering all your breakup questions. In this episode, we talk about: Adya's breakup story and advice for others healing from breakups UHHH should you be "friends" with exes? Should you keep gifts/m…

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Ep 23 - My Breakup Story & Moving On PART 1 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

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In this episode, we are talking about BREAKUPS… Breakups by all means suck. A breakup season can be filled with grief of losing someone, sadness, feelings of loneliness, and possibly guilt or rejection depending on the circumstances or the reasons for breakup. Whether you're the heartbreaker or the one being broken up with, it won't be easy and it …

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Ep 22 - Gun Violence in America, and Improving Political Dysfunction thru Rank Choice Voting & Open Primaries w/ Shawn Thomas 1:07:46

1+ y ago1:07:46

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Have you ever wondered why every election feels like a massive existential crisis ? Or why it feels so difficult to pass laws that would seemingly satisfy the needs of most Americans (e.g. basic laws to make gun ownership more safe, restrict gun access to unstable people, etc) In Episode 22, Julie speaks with guest Shawn Thomas. Amongst the many ha…

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Ep 21 - 22 Year Old Recipe Queen @EatsbyRamya: A Conversation about Food Blogging, College in the Pandemic, & Chasing Goals in your 20s 45:55

2y ago45:55

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In Episode 21, Julie talks with recipe queen Ramya Ravuri! Ramya is the mastermind behind the popular food blog EatsByRamya and is known for her series "Cooking Basics for 20 Somethings" where she breaks down cooking for beginners. She's a data scientist by profession, a food blogger by passion, and someone who loves to be involved in a lot of diff…

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Ep 20 - Love After Arranged Marriage, Parenting, Bikini Competitions, & Reinventing Your 40s with Shwetha Mangal 1:04:37

2y ago1:04:37

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In this episode, Julie has guest Shwetha Mangal on the show. Shwetha is a Mom of two who started her career as a fitness coach at the age of 40. She's a Certified Personal Trainer and Coach with The Boss Body Revolution and loves helping women become their most confident selves. She grew up in Hyderabad, India and currently lives in Minnesota with …

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Ep 19 - Interracial Relationships, Telling the Family, and Choosing Your Life with Disha Mazepa 48:50

2y ago48:50

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In Episode 19, Julie speaks with Disha Mazepa about interracial relationships. Disha shares her experience dating outside her South Asian community and eventually marrying her Caucasian husband, Mike. They discuss the following: How Disha and her husband met Telling the parents about her interracial relationship Her past dating history Wedding plan…

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Ep 18 - Confessions of a Divorce Attorney: What to Expect, Prenups, Postnups, and Everything In Between with Maliha Siddiqui 58:05

2y ago58:05

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In Episode 18, Julie speaks with Divorce Attorney Maliha Siddiqui. Divorce is something that is considered to be very taboo in South Asian communities. It's highly stigmatized and as a result, divorce rates are very low within South Asian populations. Even if there's violence, abuse, or other oppressive situations happening within a household, the …

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Ep 17 - A Man’s Take on Love, Dating, & Personal Development with Danny Matam 1:16:00

2y ago1:16:00

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In episode #17, Julie chats with her friend Danny Matam. Danny is the first MALE guest on the show! While this podcast is and will remain a platform to elevate voices, stories, and perspectives of South Asian women in particular, there are subjects/topics where having a male perspective could be relevant and insightful. Tune in to this episode to h…

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Ep 16 - Married and in Love But Living in Separate NYC Apartments with Sana Akhand 20:36

2y ago20:36

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In this episode, Julie has guest Sana Akhand on the show. Sana is a South Asian female entrepreneur who had a TikTok video that went viral (+1.5M views and counting) a few months ago with when she shared how her and husband are MARRIED and in love but have chosen to live in two SEPARATE NYC apartments. Listen in on this very fascinating story. Juli…

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Ep 15 - More Money, More Power with Parween Mander 53:31

2y ago53:31

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In this episode, Julie talks with Parween Mander. Parween is a South Asian money expert on a mission to provide honest and relatable financial coaching for women of color from immigrant upbringings through 1:1 coaching and mentoring. She built a net worth of $200,000 by the age of 28 and is on a mission to help other WOC overcome their financial tr…

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Ep 14 - Our Online Dating Scam Stories! 39:26

2y ago39:26

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This is a solo episode. Julie talks about scams in the world of online dating. Tinder Swindler, anyone? She shares her own experience encountering a fraudster on a dating app, AND we listen to a few stories submitted by other South Asian women. Please be careful out there and take necessary precautions to protect yourself from being scammed, catfis…

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Ep 13 - Q&A: Dating in the DMs, Long Distance, 20s vs 30s, Ghosting, Should He Pay On the First Date? And More with Tina Luke 57:56

2y ago57:56

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This month, Tina and Julie are back to discuss various dating and relationship questions submitted by listeners.Timestamps00:00 Introduction1:25 Questions to Ask on a First Date9:20 Long Distance Relationships17:45 Dating in your 20s vs 30s22:34 Should I Shoot My Shot if Her Social Handles are on Her Profile?28:12 Who Should Pay on the First Date?3…

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Ep 12 - Dating in Our 30s + The Pressure to Get Married PART 1 with Tina Luke 50:40

2y ago50:40

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In this episode, Julie has her friend Tina Luke on the show to discuss dating in their 30s! They chat about their own personal experiences, cultural pressures around marriage, the endless matrimonial ads and bio-datas from their parents, dating apps , and everything in between. Stay tuned for Part 2 where they answer Questions submitted by YOU. Tim…

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Ep 11 - Recap of 2021 + Leveling up on Mindset, Money, and Health in 2022 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

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This is a solo episode discussing a recap of this year, goal setting for the new year, and ways to level up on 3 pillars - mindset, money, and health, in 2022! We talk about what it means to have a growth mindset, the differences between financial independence & financial literacy and why you need BOTH, as well as small habits and practices you can…

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Ep 10 - Protecting Your Mental Space + the Time I Quit My Job After 5 Weeks! 25:57

2+ y ago25:57

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Today's solo episode is about protecting your mental space and setting boundaries. I share some mindset shifts and advice that have helped me the most in my journey. IG: @thebrowngirl_podcast Email: julie@theshapeulab.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-george3/message…

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Ep 9 -The World of Digital Content Creation, Modeling, & Influencer Marketing with Ambily Jose 42:32

2+ y ago42:32

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In this episode, I interviewed Ambily Jose . Ambily is someone who wears many hats! By day, she is a financial analyst and by night, a model and digital content creator with a growing social media presence and following. Her mission is to spread joy, build one another, and help others feel radiant in their skin while working with brands who share h…

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Ep 8 - Rental Property Investing Part 2 Q&A 30:30

2+ y ago30:30

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Episode 8 - Rental Property Investing Part 2 Q&A. This is a follow up episode to Episode 4 - How I Got Into Real Estate Investing and 5 Tips for You In this episode, I compiled a handful of follow up questions/DMs I received from Episode 4 and address them here. We will discuss: Maintenance issues/expenses & what to expect How to gage how much mone…

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Ep 7 - From Full time MBA to Full time MUA; Interview with Crystal Joseph-Cobb 43:49

2+ y ago43:49

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In this episode, we talk with Crystal Joseph-Cobb, owner and founder of Beauty Marked, a full service luxury hair and makeup services business based out of Tampa, FL. Crystal shares her experiences from childhood influences, to starting a side hustle in college, as well as her journey of finishing her MBA, before deciding to turn her passion for be…

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Ep 6 - Adoption ; The Perspective you Rarely Hear 44:45

3y ago44:45

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Trigger Warning (TW): parental-child separation, child trauma, depression, abuse, neglect Episode 6 - I interviewed my friend Namitha Crow who shares her personal lived experiences of being an adopted child out of an orphanage in India at the age of 10. Until I met Namitha, I had only heard of adoption as being framed in a positive and compassionat…

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Ep 5 - My 5 Favorite Wellness Products 26:30

3y ago26:30

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Short solo episode where I cover my top 5 favorite wellness products that I've added to my daily routine! These are all products I love and I feel have improved the quality of my life. NOT sponsored or getting paid - totally unbiased opinion on what has worked well for me :) Schmidt's Aluminum Free Deodorant https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…

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