Best Asian Paints Podcasts (2024)

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Raj Lulla... on "The Caring House" and writing about grief 41:39

14h ago41:39

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Abhay is joined by Raj Lulla, author of the novel "The Caring House", to talk about writing about grief, mental health and empathy, and "metabolizing" grief. Their mutual love of the West Wing definitely also came up. (0:00 - 2:53) Introduction (2:53) Part 1 - ignition and inspiration to write the book, children grieving (13:75) Part 2 - inconsiste…

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Priyanka Kamath...on 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n and building skill equity 44:08

4d ago44:08

44:08

Abhay is joined by Priyanka Kamath, the founder and CEO of 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n. They chatted about build skill equity in tech for emerging economies and provide solutions for grassroots projects, with girls and women leading at the forefront. Of note, on May 4, 2024, Priyanka is showcasing the 100 GIGA demo day, the result of a 3 month bootca…

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W.i.S.H. ...on being an all girl Indian pop group 50:38

6d ago50:38

50:38

Abhay is joined by the Indian pop music group W.i.S.H. ... Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi (Riya Duggal, Zoe Siddarth, Simran Duggal, and Suchita Shirke) share their experiences as they aim to be India's next big pop music group and the first all female group to catch fire in nearly 2 decades. They talked about dynamics as a group and as individuals, longev…

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Break time! See you all in June 2024 1:08

12d ago1:08

1:08

Hi all, this is an announcement that the Bamboo History Podcast will be going on a short break and will be back in June 2024! Don’t worry, we’ll be back soon with more exciting history content. Until then, take care! ********** Please SUBSCRIBE to my podcast, FOLLOW my Instagram and VISIT my website! Details all below, thanks heaps :) CONNECT WITH …

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Nisha Pahuja...on "To Kill a Tiger" and filmmaking 44:17

25d ago44:17

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Abhay chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja about everything from the impact of her Academy Award and Peabody Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger, to processing past experiences and trauma, to holistic filmmaking without judgment. (0:00 - 3:09) Introduction (3:09) Part 1 - after the Oscars, instincts, building trust with Ranj…

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SPOTLIGHT...on Neha Assar and mehndi art 27:53

21d ago27:53

27:53

SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Neha Assar has been adorning brides across the nation with bespoke ornate mehndi and body art since 1994 and is now opening doors to many opportunities that are leading to creative collaborations and ground breaking projects. The concepts used ar…

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Ep. 70 | China’s most underrated (and only monogamous) emperor: the Hongzhi Emperor | 弘治皇帝 24:38

19d ago24:38

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On the topic of great Chinese emperors, no one really thinks about the Hongzhi Emperor (r. 1487 CE – 1505 CE), who is more famously known for being the only Chinese emperor that took only ONE wife his entire life! But today’s episode will also focus on the achievements of the Hongzhi Emperor, and why he is one of China’s most underrated emperors. T…

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Yogendra Puranik...on life as a bureaucrat, educator, and politician in Japan 45:20

20d ago45:20

45:20

Abhay chats with bureaucrat, educator, and ex-Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA) in Japan, Yogendra Puranik. Known also as "Yogi-San", the native of Maharashtra was the first Indian born elected official in Japan and now serves as the first-ever foreign-origin principal of a public (government) school, and the first-ever Indian-origin Civil/Ga…

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Nimesh Patel...on stand up comedy, pre-show prep, and being irreverant 37:42

27d ago37:42

37:42

Abhay is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his latest tour, the journey of his comedy life and everything in between. (0:00 - 2:42) Introduction (2:42) Part 1 - watching comedy, latest tour, structure to his shows (12:53) Part 2 - pre-show routines, when Indians are in the audience, mirrors and windows (26:29) Part 3 - anatomy of a good…

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Ep. 69 | Story Special: the 'Handan' walk and a strange way of trying on shoes | 邯郸学步和削足适履 21:14

1M ago21:14

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Story of the stupid! Chengyu are famous Chinese idioms that are expressed usually in just four characters and are commonly used in conversation. The origins of many of these chengyu come from stories passed down from ancient times, and today we will talk about two of them: Han Dan Xue Bu (Learning the Handan Walk) and Xue Zu Shi Lu (Cutting one’s f…

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Sangita Phadke...on her pastel painting journey, realism, and an "eye" for art 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

Abhay is joined by "Master Pastelist", artist Sangita Phadke for a conversation about her journey in art, her work with still life and realism, and the storytelling from both sides of her paintings. (0:00 - 2:26) Introduction (2:26) Part 1 - first memory of artistic expressions, being self-taught, the "eye" for art (16:52) Part 2 - realism, being a…

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Anand Deshpande...on creating ecosystems and always learning 56:55

1M ago56:55

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Abhay is joined by the founder, chairman, and managing director of Persistent Systems, Anand Deshpande, for a conversation about everything from learning new skills to creating jobs to the transition away from being a CEO to legacy. (0:00 - 3:10) Introduction (3:10) Part 1 - learning new skills, helping build a biotech ecosystem (18:01) Part 2 - An…

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Ep. 68 | Famous East Asian Female Doctors (Part 2): Jang Geum | 長今/장금 19:37

2M ago19:37

19:37

“Dae Jang Geum” or “Jewel in the Palace” is a 2003 Korean TV Drama based on the life of Jang Geum, a girl who rose up to become Joseon Korea’s most famous physician. This TV show is one of the most famous Korean Dramas of all time. However, in part two of this two part series, we will instead focus on the life of the real life Jang Geum, and how be…

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Raveena Mehta...on making music and feeling at "home" 37:32

2M ago37:32

37:32

Abhay chats with singer and songwriter Raveena Mehta about everything from dreams of music to her artistic journey and collaborating to her own playlist. (0:00 - 2:18) Introduction (2:18) Part 1 - dreaming and feeling at "home" (14:18) Part 2 - spirituality of music, versatility, collaborating (23:44) Part 3 - listening and playlists, aesthetics an…

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Suhas Subramanyam...on running for Congress in Virginia 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Virginia State Senator and congressional candidate, Suhas Subramanyam, joins Abhay to talk about governing and running a campaign, finding common ground, taking on tough fights, and how he stays energized. (0:00 - 238) Introduction (2:38) Part 1 - energy after a long day, district is a proxy, track record and taking on hard fights (15:22) Part 2 - …

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Ep. 67 | Famous East Asian Female Doctors (Part 1): Tan Yunxian | 谈允贤/談允賢 15:21

2M ago15:21

15:21

During the ancient times in East Asia, people had conservative mindsets which extended to the treatment of female patients – many male doctors did not want to treat female patients! This meant it was important to have female doctors, and Tan Yunxian was the most famous ancient Chinese female doctor out there. A Chinese TV show “The Imperial Doctres…

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Dr. Swati Mohan...on aerospace engineering at NASA/JPL 37:45

2M ago37:45

37:45

Abhay is joined by Dr. Swati Mohan, aerospace engineer and scientist at NASA/JPL, for a conversation about everything from her inspirations and ongoing journey, to the everyday relatability of her work, to embracing and exploring the unknown. Of note - Space Camp and Star Trek: The Next Generation were both discussed! (0:00 - 2:59) Introduction (2:…

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Krish Ashok...on Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking 51:28

3M ago51:28

51:28

Abhay is joined by Krish Ashok, the author of Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking for a wide ranging conversation about everything from food identities in India, to how his time in the US informed him, to irritating misconceptions, to AI and fact checking. (0:00 - 2:51) Introduction (2:51) Part 1 - thinking about questions when he's eating, f…

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Ep. 66 | The “Qing Ming Shang He Tu” painting, aka China’s Mona Lisa | 清明上河图 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

Happy Lunar New Year everyone! Today’s episode will be about one of the most famous ancient Chinese paintings, sometimes known as the Chinese “Mona Lisa”. This painting is called the “Qing Ming Shang He Tu (清明上河图)”, or “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” in English and was originally painted during the Song Dynasty. What makes this paint…

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal...on being a progressive and an Indian-American woman in Congress 37:03

3M ago37:03

37:03

Abhay is joined by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for a conversation about her service as the only Indian American woman in the United States Congress. They chatted about everything from progressive politics to the filibuster to her identity and love for both the country of her birth and the country she serves. (0:00 - 2:33) Introduction (2:33) Part…

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Anjali Chandrashekar...on being a cartoonist 40:32

3M ago40:32

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Abhay is joined by Anjali Chandrashekar, illustrator and cartoonist for the New Yorker. The chatted about the anatomy of a cartoon and the creative process, observing the world around her, and storytelling through cartoons. (0:00 - 2:56) Introduction (2:56) Part 1 - New Year's resolutions, observation and creativity (13:17) Part 2 - the anatomy of …

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Anita Verma-Lallian...on real estate and making movies 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Abhay is joined by Anita Verma-Lallian, the CEO of both Arizona Land Consulting and Camelback Productions. They talked about everything from finding value and opportunity to land development in 2024 to launching a South Asian American media production company. As she definitely should, Anita shared that she likes the word "mogul." (0:00 - 2:56) Int…

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Ep. 65 | True crime special: the missing bride and the monk in the wedding dress | 太原迷案 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Yangqu county in Taiyuan is a peaceful and chill place, until a fateful day in 1840, when the county is hit by two mysterious cases that changes the lives of its residents forever…. What happened? Tune in to find out. Happy New Year everyone, the Bamboo History Podcast is back to take on 2024. Promising another year of hectic Chinese and East Asian…

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Advait Shinde...on GoGuardian and using educational technology 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Abhay is joined by Advait Shinde, the co-founder and CEO of the educational tech company GoGuardian. They chatted about everything from the value of online learning to the guardrails of technology to the privacy and free speech. (0:00 - 2:54 ) Introduction (2:54) Part 1 - starting the journey, applying success to education (10:43) Part 2 - metrics …

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Hena Doba...on journalism, identity, and trust 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

Hena Doba joins Abhay to chat about her continuing journey in media journalism as a Pakistani American. They chatted about storytelling, about legacy networks and OTT, and about cultivating trust. (0:00 - 2:20) Introduction (2:20) Part 1 - measuring success, storytelling (12:20) Part 2 - who the story is about, OTT (26:24) Part 3 - personal identit…

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Chandrika Tandon...on love, light, and laughter 46:23

3M ago46:23

46:23

Abhay is joined by Grammy nominated musician, business leader, and humanitarian Chandrika Tandon, as they chatted about her journey and motivations, about her newest album "Ammu's Treasures" weaving lessons from the corporate world into the arts, and repeating her mantra of "love, light, and laughter." (0:00 - 3:09) Introduction (3:09) Part 1 - str…

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Aditya Kakodkar...on being the Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein and uplifting culture as a creator 46:28

4M ago46:28

46:28

Abhay shares a conversation with Aditya Kakodkar AKA Marathi Kaka/Brewkenstein as they chatted about everything from observation skills to bad Marathi dad jokes to surprising reactions with those who appreciate his work. The whole thing was quite "Phantaastic" and void of any creative constipation. (0:00 - 2:26) Introduction (2:26) Part 1 - quirky …

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Rukmini Vijayakumar...on bharatnatyam and a journey of ongoing learning 47:12

4M ago47:12

47:12

Abhay is joined by bharatnatyam dance artist and choreographer, Rukmini Vijayakumar. They chatted about everything from sharpening her observational skills to being a spiritual artist to the effect that her bharatnatyam vocabulary has on her. Rukmini directs the Radha Kalpa Dance Company and the LshVa artistic space. (0:00 - 2:55) Introduction (2:5…

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Vidya Balan...on being relatable and trusting herself 35:34

4M ago35:34

35:34

Abhay is joined by actor Vidya Balan for a conversation about relatability, defining success, trusting herself and much more! (0:00 - 2:14) Introduction (2:14) Part 1 - First impressions, success as an actor, feeling liberated (14:12) Part 2 - disruption and women in Indian films, feeling content, re-invention (25:50) Part 3 - privacy in the public…

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Sameer Gadhia...on Young the Giant, the journey of music, and feeling at home 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

Sameer Gadhia, the lead singer of YOUNG THE GIANT joins Abhay for a conversation about his musical journey, expressions of identity, parenting, performance, Point of Origin, and even lessons in leadership. It should be noted that the words "Vyasa" and the "rizz" were both mentioned in this episode - discretion is advised. (0:00 - 2:52) Introduction…

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Krystle Kaul...on running for US Congress in Virginia 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

Abhay chats with Congressional candidate Krystle Kaul, who is running for office in Virginia's 10th district. They chatted about everything from being able to understand the needs of her unique district, to her upbringing and background as an Indian American, to her deep experiences and how they may resonate strongly with voters. Krystle is a natio…

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End of year message 2023 - we’ll be back in 2024! 3:11

5M ago3:11

3:11

G’day folks, the Bamboo History Podcast will be wrapping up for 2023 and will not be back until February 2024. Not to worry, now is the time to catchup on my podcast by listening to my existing episodes. A big thank you to everyone for tuning in to the podcast and giving me feedback and messages of support. Couldn’t have done it without ya. Have a …

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SPOTLIGHT on Rimjhim Gour and empowering rural communities 29:29

5M ago29:29

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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Rimjhim Gour is the founder of GRAMYA, a digital grassroots audio platform that facilitates two-way conversations on policy-related matters within rural communities. With GRAMYA, they have hosted over 50,000 conversations. These discussions have …

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RAJA KUMARI...on finding peace and power 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

Abhay is joined again by fusion artist, songwriter, rapper, and performer RAJA KUMARI, as she embarks on her North American tour. They chatted about everything from some spiritual reset moments, to different artistic personas, and to what she’s searching for both personally and professionally. (0:00 - 2:59) Introduction (2:59) Part 1: reflections, …

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Magic Bus and Prince's Trust International...on childhood to livelihood 37:33

6M ago37:33

37:33

Abhay chats with Matthew Spacie, founder of Magic Bus, and Will Straw, CEO of Prince’s Trust International. As three people committed to improving the lives of children and young people, they chatted about the complexity and opportunity that comes with creating change, about the important ongoing work in India that Magic Bus and Prince's Trust Inte…

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Ep. 64 | Killing your brother for the throne: the Xuanwu Gate Incident | 玄武门之变 28:57

6M ago28:57

28:57

Li Shimin became the emperor of China in the year 626 CE, and became known as the Emperor Taizong of Tang, arguably China’s greatest emperor in history. His older brother, Li Jiancheng, was originally the successor to the throne… which meant in order for him to become emperor, there was one thing Li Shimin needed to do… Tune in to discover one of C…

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JAZZY B ...on life as a Punjabi music artist 39:17

6M ago39:17

39:17

Abhay is joined by Punjabi music artist JAZZY B, as he reflects on life and his journey. They talked about everything from parenting to reverance to spirituality and connecting with youth. (0:00 - 2:48) Introduction (2:48) Part 1: feeling at home, reverance (13:36) Part 2: lessons from youth, Ishq Di EP and his persona, parenting (26:03) Part 3: sp…

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#SaveOurHearts...a roundtable discussion on cardiovascular health in our community 35:33

6M ago35:33

35:33

Abhay is joined by Prince Bhojwani (ASANA Voices), Sarah Shah (Indian American IMPACT), and Annika Sharma (That Desi Spark), three of the leaders behind the SAVE OUR HEARTS campaign. Indians and South Asians make up over 60% of the world’s heart disease cases and half of the world’s cardiovascular deaths. This past summer, The South Asian Heart Hea…

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Ep. 63 | The history of sumo wrestling | 日本相撲(相扑)的历史 16:16

6M ago16:16

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Time for another Japanese history special! Today we are diving into the mythical and real-life origins on a unique and famous Japanese sport, sumo wrestling. Pound your feet, slap your belly and tune in to this amazing episode! Credits for clip in the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbtd5iUpu34&t=245s&ab_channel=GentilDonna ********** Do…

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Rahul Mishra...on slow fashion and the power of participation 48:41

6M ago48:41

48:41

Abhay is joined by fashion designer Rahul Mishra for a conversation about slow fashion, the power of participation, and mindful luxury. They talked about everything from patience to sustainability to his persona as a leader and a parent, to the rhythms of nature to his latest fashion theme of "We The People". (0:00 - 3:02) Introduction (3:02) Part …

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SPOTLIGHT on Avani Modi Sarkar and MODI TOYS 27:33

6M ago27:33

27:33

SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Avani Modi Sarkar, is the co-founder of MODI TOYS and has used her own parenting experiences as well as the power of playing with toys to keep Hindu culture and tradition alive for many other families across the globe. Avani noticed a few years a…

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Ep. 62 | Xun Guan: the real life Mulan and teenage girl warrior! |荀灌 #kween 14:16

7M ago14:16

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Going to school, playing computer games, going to cricket training, playing stacks on with the bois… that’s the life of a regular 13 year old teenager. Not for Xun Guan, a girl from 4th century CE China who led an army when was 13 years old! Woah what? Why? How? Tune in to find out! ********** Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast! CONNECT WITH U…

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KRATEX...on Marathi House Music 41:14

7M ago41:14

41:14

Abhay chats with DJ and producer, Krunal Ghorpade, also known as KRATEX, who blends house music and Marathi music together. They talked about how "M-House" got started, the value of making music that matters most to him, about connecting generations, and about the discoveries and surprises along the way. From 120bpm to a Tutaari to "Baatlibaai", th…

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Arjun Nimmala...on Major League Baseball, getting drafted, and the journey of a new rookie 43:27

7M ago43:27

43:27

Abhay is joined by athlete and baseball player, Arjun Nimmala, who as a new Toronto Blue Jay, is looking to become the first player of South Asian descent to play in an MLB game. They talked about the draft, his transition as a rookie, his playing style, and even his thoughts on the pitch clock and the best shortstop of all time! (0:00 - 2:55) Intr…

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Tanya Rao...on being a 3rd generation coffee roaster and small batch coffee production 45:56

7M ago45:56

45:56

Abhay is joined by 3rd generation coffee roaster, Tanya Rao, the founder and owner of Kaveri Coffee Works, among the only women owned Indian coffee companies in the US. From monsoon coffee to the tradition and routine of South Indian filter kaapi to starting a business, they chatted about it all. (0:00 - 3:05) Introduction (3:05) Part 1 - routine a…

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Ep. 61 | Do you know da wae? Invention of the compass | 指南针的发明 13:33

7M ago13:33

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Are you lost and have no clue where you are? No worries, because the ancient China will hook you up with the compass, one of their famous “4 great inventions”. Tune in to see how the compass developed from a fortune telling device to an important tool for people today. ********** Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast! CONNECT WITH US! Email: enqu…

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SPOTLIGHT on Nilam Patel author of "Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems" 25:37

7M ago25:37

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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause. Nilam Patel is an author and an artist bringing readers into a world of profound introspection and self-discovery through her unique and captivating voice. In the pages of “Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems,” Nilam's empathic narrative in…

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Ep. 60 | The goldfield riots at Lambing Flat | 蓝滨滩暴动 19:14

7M ago19:14

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In the mid-1800s, gold was discovered in Australia. Many people flocked from all around the world to Australia to mine for gold, hoping to get rich. These people included: local white Australians, Americans, Europeans…and Chinese. Tune in to hear a famous (or infamous) story about how some specks of gold started a racial riot. ********** Don’t forg…

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Avanti Nagral...on her music, creating content, and asking questions that build trust 49:07

8M ago49:07

49:07

Abhay is joined by singer, activist, and content creator, Avanti Nagral. They chatted about connecting many themes, communicating with several generations, measuring success, and what questions she's asking herself these days. (0:00 - 2:47) Introduction (2:47) Part 1 - finding herself, music as sanctuary, talking with her Aaji (16:43) Part 2 - refl…

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Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South 42:23

8M ago42:23

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Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani. They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learning from the American South, and cultivating a food and spice empire. (0:00 - 3:11) introduction (3:11) Part 1: being a romantic, that classic American "bhel puri" story (14:24) Part 2: …

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