Best Parminder Podcasts (2024)

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Syd & Dee Gill - Trailblazing Mother-Daughter Duo 1:01:53

7d ago1:01:53

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We speak with Syd and Dee Gill, a mother-daughter duo who are on a mission to empower queer and trans individuals to be proud and live their authentic lives. Syd Gill works at Qmunity - BC’s largest Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource center, as the fundraising coordinator. She is also on the board for the Vancouver Dyke March. Dee Gill is a clini…

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Harjant Gill - The Masculinity Trap 49:29

1M ago49:29

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Harjant Gill is an award-winning filmmaker and associate professor of anthropology at Towson University in Washington DC. Dr. Gill’s research and films explore the intersections of gender, sexuality, religion, citizenship, transnationality and notions of belonging with a particular focus on Indian and diasporic masculinities. His films on Indian ma…

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Norma Lize - Trans Activist and Refugee Advocate 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

We speak with Norma Lize, a trans activist and refugee advocate from Lebanon who has received awards for her advocacy work. We learn about refugee settlement into Canada and what that journey entails especially for LGBTQ+ individuals who are forced to leave their homes due to threats, violence, and imprisonment. Norma shares her personal story as a…

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Rahat Saini - Proud Bisexual Queen 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

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Rahat Saini is an actor, storyteller, and comedian. Rahat is an actor in Make Me A Match, Hallmark's very first South Asian story! This movie touches on Indian Matchmaking with a twist. She also starred in the play Unexpecting, a production by Zee Zee Theatre, which celebrates queer love and provides insights into the realities of modern motherhood…

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4M ago0:12

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Parminder Kaur Swaich ਪਰਮਿੰਦਰ ਕੌਰ ਸਵੈਚ - Family of Freedom Fighters ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਘੁਲਾਟੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ 58:02

4M ago58:02

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Parminder Kaur Swaich is a Punjabi writer, social activist, and poet. She is dedicated and passionate about literature and has written 5 books. She writes and directs plays about important deep rooted issues in our Punjabi culture that no one likes to talk about - rape, drugs, addictions, and female infanticide. She is a powerful, fearless, Punjabi…

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Baltej Singh Dhillon - Embrace Hatred or Embrace Education 1:02:07

5M ago1:02:07

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Baltej Singh Dhillon became the first turbaned Royal Canadian Mounties Officer (RCMP) officer in 1991 after a long national debate about making religious accommodations to the uniform . Being the first Sikh officer with a turban led to a long journey of being proactive and teaching others acceptance of the Sikhi faith. Baltej understands what it fe…

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Julie Vu - Vancouver's Trans Icon 44:37

8M ago44:37

44:37

For our Season 2 closer, we bring you a very special guest who is massively popular with over 550K subscribers on YouTube under the name PRINCESSJOULES. Julie Vu is a transgender activist, model, content creator, and entrepreneur. She started her YouTube journey in 2013 where she became one of the first people to share her personal stories of trans…

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Bianca Maieli - Culture Is What We Serve 57:30

9M ago57:30

57:30

We speak with Bianca Maieli who is a DJ/Producer born and raised in Los Angeles. She has both South Indian and Caribbean Colombian roots and uses her multiple identities to create her unique music sounds. She has worked with notable clients such as Nike, Spotify, Adidas & Samsung. Bianca Maieli represents a global dance sound, and has been making w…

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Agata Matyszczuk - Marching with Pride 47:38

11M ago47:38

47:38

We speak with Agata Matyszczuk who works for Coast Mountain Bus Company as a transit operator and was the LGBTQ+ rep with her union UNIFOR. She was also elected to the BC Regional LGBTQ+ committee representing all BC locals. With this work, she helped organize the Pride float in Vancouver Pride and marched in many prides across BC through her union…

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Bella and Van - Serving Queer Asian Pride 52:00

11M ago52:00

52:00

We sit with two trailblazers who are paving the way for queer Asian excellence in Vancouver. Van Dang is a gender-fluid, queer, Asian revolutionist who founded Ricecake in 2018 when they saw a lack of safe spaces for queer Asians. Bella, part DJ, part Event Producer, and part of the non-binary revolution, joined forces with Van as the house DJ. Tog…

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Finn Liu - Proud Transgender Chinese Student 49:14

1y ago49:14

49:14

We speak with Finn Liu, a high school transgender Chinese student who is on a mission to spread awareness and inclusion for trans-identifying individuals within the Asian community. Currently in the 11th grade, Finn is heavily involved in and out of school and in extra-curriculars defying a typical high school student's schedule. Finn's resiliency …

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Ritesh Matlani - Queer Immigrant Filmmaker 57:51

1y ago57:51

57:51

We speak with Surrey-based queer filmmaker and floral designer, Ritesh Matlani. Born and raised in Dubai, Ritesh shares with us his journey into filmmaking in Canada and his immigration struggles as an international student. Ritesh's films center around immigration, queerness, and BIPOC voices. Join us to learn about Ritesh's path into living an au…

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Sameer Ismail - Let's talk about HIV 37:10

1y ago37:10

37:10

We speak with Sameer Ismail, president of Vancouver Friends For Life Society, a holistic wellness centre that provides many services to help people who face the challenges of HIV/AIDS, and other serious illnesses. Our intention is to educate and inform, because knowledge conquers fear. Join us to learn important factual information about HIV, and l…

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Annie Ohana - Teaching to Transform 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

We speak with Annie Ohana, a proud public-school educator and Indigenous Department Head at LA Matheson Secondary. She is an Anti Oppression Curriculum Specialist and a devoted community activist. Annie founded and directs Mustang Justice, an Anti Oppression and Justice oriented youth service Leadership group, which is now in its 10th year. If you …

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Saattvic - Marriage Equality Petitioner 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

51:52

We speak with Saattvic, an equal rights activist and currently one of the petitioners before the Delhi High Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage in India. We discuss Bollywood, love, coming out, and learn from an economist's point of view the importance of LGBTQIA+ folks to remain in their home country.…

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Jolene Queen Sloan & Ra - Two Punjabi Drag Queens 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

53:40

We are back for Season 2 and are starting off with a banger. For our first episode, we sit and chat with two Bollywood Queens from Punjab, India. Jolene Queen Sloan and Ra are making history in Vancouver as they are bringing in representation of drag in the South Asian LGBTQ+ community. Join us as we learn what it takes to be a Queen beyond the gli…

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Neelam & Rajwant - Child First, Society Later 52:21

2y ago52:21

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In our final episode for Season 1, we have the privilege to sit down with two supportive and fearless moms who are strong advocates of their LGBTQ+ child. Neelam is Angit’s mom who we have had on the podcast, and Rajwant is Jag Nagra’s mom. We learn about their experience and journey when finding out their child is queer. These two loving moms shar…

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Guntaj Deep Singh - Where Art Precedes Existence 53:11

2y ago53:11

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In our ninth episode, we sit down with the unapologetic and poetic Guntaj Deep Singh. Born and raised in Punjab, India, Guntaj Deep Singh is a Vancouver based, self-taught queer artist who nourishes his imagination through his passion for fusing art and poetry. He was one of the artists who painted a beautiful Punjab mural in the Punjabi Market on …

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Angit & Joshna - Love Always Wins 50:49

2y ago50:49

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In our eighth episode, we speak with Angit & Joshna who are happily married and on a mission to bring hope, and the much-needed and valued representation for QTBIPOC folks. These two have recently shared their queer story on their Instagram page @Sukarsuu. Angit is a queer Punjabi Sikh woman who is working on providing representation for Queer Sikh…

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Nhylar - Creator of Queer Art Exchange 32:48

2y ago32:48

32:48

In our seventh episode, we speak with Nhylar, the creative director and founder of Queer Art Exchange. Nhylar is a passionate community builder for queer and trans folks and creates safe spaces for folks to share their art, music, poetry, and visuals arts. Currently, Nhylar is involved with building events through Queer Art Exchange, Queer Mango, a…

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Alysha Brilla - Healing Through Soundwaves 44:27

2y ago44:27

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In our sixth episode, we speak with a soulful musician, Alysha Brilla. Alysha is a queer, femme BIPOC artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and activist. She is on a mission to heal the world with her music and lyrics. We learn about Alysha Brilla’s musical journey and how leaving a label record, led her to become the first female in Canada to have…

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DJ O Show - Diversity Makes Beautiful Music 42:55

2y ago42:55

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In our fifth episode, we speak with the living legend, Orene Askew aka DJ O Show! DJ O Show is an Afro-Indigenous, Two-Spirited artist, activist, and motivational speaker. We talk about her identities of being Black, Indigenous, and Two-Spirit and how these identities empower her to be loud and proud for her communities. Orene's inspiring work and …

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Jaspal Sangha - A Mother's Journey of Acceptance 25:33

2+ y ago25:33

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To start off the new year, we speak with Jaspal Sangha, also known as Grandma J. Jaspal is Alex Sangha's mom who we spoke with in Episode 1. She talks about her journey of accepting her gay son and how she turned to her Sikhi faith for support. Tune in to learn how Jaspal's journey has led her to become a strong and fearless advocate for the queer …

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Shaina Azad: We Make Rainbows Jealous 35:03

2+ y ago35:03

35:03

In our third episode, we speak with the one and only Shaina Azad! We learn how she created her own inclusive and diverse space in the make up industry. We talk about her journey in becoming a successful and daring makeup artist to owning her own Canadian cosmetic brand, Suva Beauty. Tune in to learn how Shaina demonstrates solidarity with the LGBTQ…

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Jag Nagra: Vancouver's Emerging Artist 39:07

2+ y ago39:07

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In our second episode, we have the greatest pleasure of speaking with Jag Nagra. Jag is a nationally known Canucks logo designer, emerging artist, documentary film lead, and a mom of two beautiful children. We talk about her life journey as an emerging artist, her commitment to provide representation for queer south asian women, and what it means f…

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Trailblazer: Paving the way for Queer South Asians 27:25

2+ y ago27:25

27:25

In our first episode, we speak with Alex Sangha, founder of Sher Vancouver. We talk about his life journey, the importance of supporting queer South Asians, and the upcoming documentary film, Emergence: Out of the Shadows. Tune into our very first episode to learn about Alex's trailblazing journey!By Sher Vancouver Podcast

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#48 Love What You Do: An Interview with Joselyn Cousins 20:55

6+ y ago20:55

20:55

In our interview with Joselyn Cousins, first generation college student and community development practitioner, you’ll learn about Joselyn’s journey as a first-gen student, two key mentors who changed her trajectory, and why she thinks college is essential.

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#47 Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy 24:36

6+ y ago24:36

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Reimagining High School for a High Tech World: The Phoenix Coding Academy Description: We visit a new kind of high school that’s blurring the lines between school, college, and work. In this episode, you’ll learn about how a novel coding academy works in a large urban district, where the idea for the school came from, and why the kids love it.…

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#46 Redefining Education: An Interview with Nikhil Goyal 24:00

6+ y ago24:00

24:00

In our interview with Nikhil Goyal (journalist, activist, and author of Schools on Trial), you’ll learn about what makes him an extreme learner, whether he believes college still matters, and how his desire to see a more just world continues to motivate him.

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#45 Don't Be Afraid to Not Know: An Interview with Alivia Blount 23:42

6+ y ago23:42

23:42

In our conversation with Alivia Blount, a Code2040 fellow, Data Analytics intern at Intuit, Winner of the 2015 USC "Hack the Gender Gap", and sophomore at UC Davis, you'll learn about how she pivoted into tech, what makes her an extreme learner, and the value of accidental mentors.

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#44 The Future of Work & Learning : An Interview with Parminder Jassal 33:42

6+ y ago33:42

33:42

In our interview with Parminder Jassal (Learn & Work Futures Group Director at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about why she thinks the future of work and learning is already here, how to prepare for a world of automation, and why the future is coming faster than it ever did before.

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#43 How Gaming Can Make You a Better Problem Solver: An Interview with Jane McGonigal 35:04

6+ y ago35:04

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In our interview with Jane McGonigal (Chief Creative Officer, SuperBetter Labs and Research Affiliate at Institute for the Future), you'll learn about how gaming can help you become a better problem solver, why games are transforming the way we lead our real lives, and how a brain injury lead her to some unexpected insights.…

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#42 Imagining Possibilities for the Future: An Interview with Marina Gorbis 34:42

7y ago34:42

34:42

In our interview with Marina Gorbis, Executive Director for the Institute for the Future, you'll learn about how IFTF helps people imagine the possibilities of what's to come, how to spot signals of the future, and whether Marina thinks college still matters.

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#41 Your Financial Well-Being: An Interview with Jason Young 32:45

7y ago32:45

32:45

In our conversation with Jason Young, the founder of Mindblown Labs, you'll learn about how gamification can help millennials make better financial decisions, the importance of empowering communities, and why in today's world, college still acts as a gatekeeper for opportunity.

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#40 There Are No Throwaway People: An Interview with Kenyatta Leal 36:02

7y ago36:02

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In our conversation with Kenyatta Leal, you’ll learn about his transformative journey from former convict to management, how education turned his life around, and why ultimately, in life, there are no throwaway people.

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#39 Learn to Code with Her: An Interview with Laurence Bradford 24:17

7y ago24:17

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In our conversation with Laurence Bradford, the creator of Learn to Code with Me, you’ll hear about Laurence’s own transformation from non-techie to programmer, techniques she uses to keep herself accountable, and how men and women differ, when learning to code.

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#38 Welcome to Change: An Interview with Dr. Teri Delane 24:51

7y ago24:51

24:51

In our conversation with Dr. Teri Delane, the founding principal of Life Learning Academy Charter School, you’ll learn about Teri’s own journey as an everyday hero, why students who may not have been successful in traditional settings are thriving at the school, and how Teri has changed the lives of hundreds of Bay Area students over the past 20 ye…

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#37 Special Episode: Exploring the Power of Texting with Up Next 16:00

7+ y ago16:00

16:00

Believe it: 10 text over the summer can increase college enrollment by 10%. A joint effort between digital creative agency Huge, non-profit Civic Nation & the White House’s Office of Public Engagement, UP NEXT is a texting program designed to provide students with guidance on college. Today, you’ll hear from a professor whose research on texting in…

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#36 Special Episode: Overcoming the Odds with Reach Higher 28:01

7+ y ago28:01

28:01

The Reach Higher initiative is the First Lady's effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university. In our conversation with Reach Higher's Exec. Director Eric Waldo, Better Mak…

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#35 Reflecting on Education & This Season: Conversations with Mary Daly and Our Team 38:37

8y ago38:37

38:37

In our final episode of Season 2, we talk to Mary Daly, “the people’s economist,” about what roles economic mobility and economic inequality play in education. Also in the episode: Jody’s own college story and reflecting on this season with our producer, Ellen Chan.

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#34 The Truth About Higher Ed Debt: An Interview with Isabel Sawhill & Beth Akers 18:45

8y ago18:45

18:45

In our interview with Isabel Sawhill and Beth Akers, two Research Fellows from the Brookings Institution, we talk about college affordability, why college debt is usually worth it (though it’s not without risks), and what advice they would give to a room full of high school students.

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#33 Demystifying Student Debt: An Interview with Susan Dynarski 19:40

8y ago19:40

19:40

In our interview with Susan Dynarski, a professor at the University of Michigan and writer for the New York Times’ Upshot column, she dispels commonly held myths about college debt and explains how she stays innovative with her research.

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#32 The Well-Educated Barista: An Interview with Jaison Abel 16:40

8y ago16:40

16:40

In our conversation with economist Jaison Abel, he talks about the “well-educated barista” and how new grads fare in the job market.

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#31 The Art of Smart Apparel: An Interview with Maddy Maxey 21:00

8y ago21:00

21:00

In our conversation with Maddy Maxey, the Co-Founder and President of The Crated, she talks about how she came up with her company’s name, her experience as a Thiel Fellow, and why the ah-ha moment is a myth.

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Taking a Break This Week 1:40

8y ago1:40

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We’re taking a quick break from “Does College Matter?” this week. We’ll be back next week with the founder of The Crated, Maddy Maxey.

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#30 The Power of Storytelling: An Interview with Matt Lieber ft. Vanessa Ishii 16:34

8y ago16:34

16:34

In this interview, guest-host Vanessa Ishii (from Stitcher Radio) and Matt Lieber (co-founder of Gimlet Media) explore the world of storytelling, the power of audio, and what role podcasts will play in the future.

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#29 Being Honest About Your Biases: An Interview with Teuila Hanson 26:17

8y ago26:17

26:17

In our conversation with Teuila Hanson, SVP of HR, Diversity andInclusion at the San Francisco Fed, she talks about what’s at stakein conversations about diversity and why we need to be honest aboutour own biases.

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#28 Accelerate Your Career: An Interview with Kathleen Mullaney 27:57

8y ago27:57

27:57

In our conversation with Kathleen Mullaney, Udacity’s VP of Careers, she talks about Udacity’s mission, her mentors, and what advice she would give to career switchers and

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#27 Exploring What's Possible: An Interview with Steve Davee 16:44

8y ago16:44

16:44

In our interview with Steve Davee, Maker Ed's Chief Maker Educator, we talk about the power of play, what inspires people to learn, and how he thinks the modern maker movement can impact college.

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