Best Pallavi Janiani Podcasts (2024)

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BFF Talks - astro, red flags, icks and LOTS of Laughter 47:46

1+ y ago47:46

47:46

Hello! Today's episode is a fun one where I'm joined by my best friend, Mukta and we talk about all things that we typically talk about but we recorded it for a change! From astrology to red flags and icks (even for each other), here's a lighthearted episode that gives insight into our friendship, conversations and the similar, different or maybe e…

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Empowering Immigrants to Own Their Career 39:08

2y ago39:08

39:08

After a long hiatus, the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast is back! Today, I am in conversation with Anjali Nair, the founder of The Immigrant Academy. Her ultimate goal is to make TIA the go-to platform for all things Immigrant life related. Over the last 2 years they have impacted over 1000 immigrants to restart their career and assimilate to life i…

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CTZN Cosmetics - Making Beauty Accessible for All (ft. Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha Khan) 46:36

2+ y ago46:36

46:36

Hi all! In this episode, I am in conversation with Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha Khan - the dynamic sister trio who are the founders of CTZN Cosmetics. CTZN (pronounced Citizen) Cosmetics is a revolutionary makeup brand breaking barriers within the beauty industry. CTZN Cosmetics aims to disrupt the makeup world by not only addressing what is lacking…

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Med School & Shattering Stereotypes (ft. Karishma Mistry) 37:25

2+ y ago37:25

37:25

Are you a med school aspirant or current student? Being a doctor is a very noble job but the path to get there is not easy - in this episode, I talk with Karishma Mistry, a third-year medical student at St. George’s University who is currently doing her rotations in Brooklyn, New York. We talk about Karishma's journey into Med School, how being a t…

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Working at NASA (ft. Richa Sirohi) 44:40

2+ y ago44:40

44:40

Have you ever wondered what it's like working at NASA? Space is vast and intriguing and in this episode I talk with Richa Sirohi (she/her), an End-to-End Information System Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Richa is a South Asian American from Omaha, Nebraska and is also the host of a diversity-centric, storytelling podcast celebrating …

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Unpopular Opinions 1:03:18

2+ y ago1:03:18

1:03:18

Hello hello! All of us have opinions and sometimes they may be a little unpopular. Today, I sat down with my friend, Yashree to share our unpopular opinions - don't take these too seriously! Share your unpopular opinions with us through Instagram or email. Find us - Pod Instagram @caffeinatedbrowngirl Personal: @pallavijaniani Email: caffeinatedbro…

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Spend Quality Time with Yourself 28:40

2+ y ago28:40

28:40

Hello! Welcome to Season 4 of the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast. This is a solo episode where your host, Pallavi talks about the importance of spending quality time with yourself and how to prioritize this time regardless of whether you are introverted or extroverted. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify if you enjoyed this…

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Moving to New York City 28:23

3y ago28:23

28:23

Hello Hello! Welcome to the final episode of season 3. In this solo episode, I talk all about my move to the Big Apple aka New York City!!! Living in New York has been a dream of mine since I was 11 years old and I couldn't be happier to finally be able to fulfil it. If you're about to move to a new city, or dream about living in NYC one day, this …

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Social & Cultural Dialogue through Poetry and Film (ft. Navpreet Singh @navthepoet) 50:14

3y ago50:14

50:14

Hi all, this is our final season 3 episode featuring a guest and I'm excited to have none other than Navpreet Singh, or known as navthepoet on Instagram and Tiktok. Nav is a spoken word artist. videographer, and video editor who has a Bachelors in Film and Television and has been writing and performing since 2011. Nav travels across the US sharing …

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Women in STEM (ft. Adya Roy, the Desi Career Woman) 53:08

3y ago53:08

53:08

Are you a woman in stem? Or looking to pursue a career in a technical field but see many structural and systematic challenges ahead of you? This episode is perfect for you! In conversation with Adya Roy, who is an incoming microinfluencer on Instagram who always felt underrepresented in society as a South Asian Bonafide-Nerd! She has been growing h…

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The Sindhi Identity & Diaspora (ft. Angelina, Sindhi Girl Gang) 43:53

3y ago43:53

43:53

Hey hey! We are back after a 5 week hiatus, but I promise the wait was worth it. Today's episode is an extremely special one because for the first time, I talk about my identity as a Sindhi person. I embarrassingly admit that growing up, I did not think about my Sindhi culture, community & background that much but now being so far away from home, I…

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - at home & in the workplace 49:56

3y ago49:56

49:56

Talking about societal topics and working towards change is an integral part of today's society - it is essential but can involve a lot of emotional labor, time and sometimes even frustration. Whether this is in the workplace or at home, Zara and I talk about what Diversity, Equity and Inclusion means and how it should really be about not only bein…

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In the life of a screenwriter (ft. Prathi Srinivasan, writer of Hulu's Plan B) 50:15

3y ago50:15

50:15

Have you ever wondered what it's like working in the movie industry? Specifically the writer's room? I know I have - today I talk to Prathi, Srinivasan, an immigrant writer and actor, who's passionate about messy characters who are stuck between where they come from and where they are going. Prathi has co-written and co-created PLAN B, available on…

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South Asian Stories - Representation Through Reading (ft. Malavika Praseed) 54:00

3y ago54:00

54:00

Book nerds unite! In yet another podcast collab with Malavika Praseed, host of the Your Favorite Book podcast, we are talking all about the love for books, reading and writing! Books have and will always be my bestest friends - in this episode, we about our history with reading, representation through South Asian characters and authors, common trou…

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Dating as a Brown Girl (ft. Disha Mazepa) 51:12

3y ago51:12

51:12

Here's a little spicy episode!! Dating is one of the biggest taboo topics in South Asian Communities. In this episode, I sit down with Disha, the host of the But What Will People Say Podcast to dissect the taboos surrounding dating and share our experiences - what is the big deal? We also deep dive into Disha's relationship with her husband Mike - …

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Growing up Indian - India vs. America (ft. Desi American Life Podcast) 56:06

3y ago56:06

56:06

What is it like growing up as an Indian in India? What about growing up Indian in America? Are these experiences similar or different? Listen to this collaborative episode with the Desi American Life Podcast where we talk about the growing up in India vs America. From parental strictness to dating and cultural belongingness, we explore what it real…

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The Harms of Female Genital Mutilation (ft. Farzana Doctor) 42:27

3+ y ago42:27

42:27

TW: Female Genital Mutilation, Sexual Kicking off S3 with an insightful, eye-opening and inspiring episode with Farzana Doctor, who is a Toronto-based author of four novels: Stealing Nasreen, Six Metres of Pavement, All Inclusive, and Seven. Farzana is also the Maasi behind Dear Maasi, a new sex and relationships column for FGM/C survivors. She is …

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The Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast Season 3 Trailer 1:21

3+ y ago1:21

1:21

Welcome back to the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast. Season 3 is filled with groundbreaking guests and topics, ranging from representation to dating as a brown person. Look out for the first episode of the season releasing on May 10 and along with it a giveaway to commemorate the start of the season. In the meantime, be sure to follow our Instagram …

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Refine, not Replace: Improving water access in India (ft. Nikita Chatterjee, PAANI) 34:49

3+ y ago34:49

34:49

Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode of the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast. On this podcast we talk to and about South Asian pioneers, business owners and trailblazers making a difference in the world. This week's episode, which is also the final episode of season 2, features Nikita Chatterjee, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer o…

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Desi Wedding Planning Simplified (ft. Manali Shah, Pyaari Weddings) 36:20

3+ y ago36:20

36:20

Pyaariweddings.co is a South Asian wedding directory where couples can shop for their wedding vendors based on pricing, reviews, and more. Couples are able to easily sort through 1000+ vendors in the US and Canada and create a customized wedding plan and budget in less than 5 mins! In this episode, I talk with Manali, the co-founder of Pyaari Weddi…

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The Controversial Widow - journey with grief, celebrating life & helping others (ft. Shalini Bhalla-Lucas) 50:58

3+ y ago50:58

50:58

TW: Death, Suicide, Alcoholism, Cancer, Grief Love, loss, death, grief - things that all of us go through at some point in life. But these are also things we rarely talk about, especially in South Asian communities. In today's episode, I had the honor of talking to Shalini Bhalla-Lucas, an author, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and the founder …

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Get to know your podcast host | Pet peeves, bucket list, podcast journey and more 31:45

3+ y ago31:45

31:45

Hi all! Today's a fun solo episode where I tell you all about myself - my zodiac, pet peeves, bucket list, favorite drink and so much more! I also talk about why I started this podcast, how it has grown over the past year and where I see it going! Thank you for all your questions on Instagram and I hope to do more such episodes in the future! Leave…

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From Investment Banking to South Asian Bridalwear & Entrepreneurship (ft. Hani Anis) 49:40

3+ y ago49:40

49:40

This week's episode features, Hani Anis, a young entrepreneur from Baltimore, Maryland. One of Hani's passions is fashion design and she started her own South Asian Bridal-wear company in 2017. Hani noticed how difficult it was to find great quality South Asian clothing in the United States. and so she started Anis Collections, which focuses on des…

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Growing up in a blue collar immigrant family (ft. Sabreet Kang Rajeev, author Generation Zero) 47:23

3+ y ago47:23

47:23

Today's episode features Sabreet Kang Rajeev, the author of Generation Zero. In this episode, we talk about Sabreet's experience growing up in a blue collar immigrant family, different generations of immigrations, diversity in the brown community as well as what Sabreet does as a PhD candidate and researcher. Leave a review on apple podcasts if you…

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The Art of Storytelling (ft. Jani Rad) 50:42

3+ y ago50:42

50:42

Today's episode is with Jani Rad, who works in hospital executive operations by day and an entrepreneur by night! Jani identifies as a professional storyteller - in this episode we talk about what does it mean to be a storyteller, and empowering others to speak up their stories! Leave a review on apple podcasts if you enjoyed this episode! https://…

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Engaging in discourse & action (ft. Prince Bhojwani, ASANA Voices) 54:29

3+ y ago54:29

54:29

Today's episode features Prince Bhojwani, the CEO of ASANA Voices and the Chief Investment Officer at The Graywall Company. I chat with him about ASANA voices, a platform that encourages people representing various beliefs to unite and engage in dialogue that tackles various economic, political, and social issues. In a world where these topics are …

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Filmmaking, dance & bollywood (ft. Tricha Kumar) 1:00:52

3+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Hey friends! In today's episode, I chat with Tricha Kumar, an international choreographer and filmmaker working between Bollywood and Hollywood. We talk about her move into this industry that is not the easiest to break into, being a bhangra choreographer, her upcoming short film, Addiction and the fun Bhangra GIFs she has created and that you can …

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Ayurveda and holistic healthcare with Sindhura Janjanam 39:59

3+ y ago39:59

39:59

Season 2 is officially here!! We are kicking off this season and the new year with Sindhura Janjanam who is a licensed pharmacist and is the face behind Ayurverita, a to disseminate information about health and healing through an ayurvedic lens. In this episode, we chat about things such as what is Ayurveda, does it have a science behind it, how is…

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In Conversation with Rabiya Bower on books for South Asians, Nutrition and Interracial Relationships 1:11:56

3+ y ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Hey friends - today, I chat with Rabiya Bower, who's a registered dietician, the founder of Beti books and the co-founder of SAWIR (South Asian Women in Interracial (and Interfaith) Relationships). We talk about all these topics and everything in between, covering a lot of important and not enough talked about things in the South Asian community. C…

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The Desi Planner with Aastha Madaan 39:02

3+ y ago39:02

39:02

Today's episode features Aastha Madaan, the person behind 'The Desi Planner'. The Desi Planner is a South-Asian inspired planner, created by Aastha, a a lawyer with a passion for planning. She created the Desi Planner to provide South Asians a way to plan while celebrating the culture. This is no basic planner, rather also has recipes, self-care re…

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Long Distance Friendships - maintaining relationships post college 1:05:22

3+ y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Hey all, This is a FUN one. I chat with my 3 best friends on how it's like maintaining a long distance friendship in these pandemic times, some of our favorite memories from college and a game of who's most likely to.Warning: This is an episode jam packed with a lot of laughs and stories, so grab your coffee (or any drink of choice) and enjoy our m…

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Life in Paris with Youtuber Tiffanie Davis 57:04

4y ago57:04

57:04

Hello everyone, Emily in Paris, who? Today we chat with Tiffanie Davis, an American living in Paris who shares her Parisian journey through her YouTube channel. Tiffanie talks about why she chose to do her MBA in Paris, working in luxury fashion, making friends in France and how to survive the Parisian life! Connect with the Caffeinated Brown Girl …

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US Presidential Election and the South Asian Vote 19:13

4y ago19:13

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If you are a US Citizen, VOTE ! Resources Rock the Vote: https://www.rockthevote.org/online/?fbclid=IwAR1c8TLCo7VjiBZ9nK0gp_MESaW8wpkcXmWh7b0iWZRfLHLAfyU0Jz-9OOo Chalo Vote: https://www.chalo.vote/ South Asians Vote: https://www.southasiansvote.com/ Desi Blue/ They See Blue: https://www.theyseeblue.com/ Voting from Abroad: https://www.youtube.com/w…

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Balancing work, school & life with Azka Mistry 48:47

4y ago48:47

48:47

In this episode of the Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast, we talk to Azka Mistry, who was born and raised in Dubai and moved to Seattle when she was 16. Azka uses her Instagram platform to talk about fashion, lifestyle and self care. In addition to being a blogger, Azka works in the tech industry, is student and wife. We talk about Azka's move to the …

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Moving to Bali and Starting a Business with Nanki Singh 41:23

4y ago41:23

41:23

Here's an episode that will activate your travel bug. I know, I know, we have a pandemic going on and it's not safe to travel right now, but this is an episode to keep that dream alive. Today I chat with Nanki Singh, who is an influencer and business owner. Born and brought up in California, Nanki moved to India during her high school years and the…

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Ethical Journalism with Shibani Gokhale 52:43

4y ago52:43

52:43

Hey all! In this episode, I talk to Shibani Gokhale, a lawyer turned journalist who works as a permalancer with Yahoo! Canada and also does videos for the Quint, and her own personal series called "Broken Down". The news cycle is more prominent than ever before - whether that's because of the upcoming US elections, or coronavirus or the various thi…

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Bollywood Fusion Dance with Devika Dhawan 39:16

4y ago39:16

39:16

Hey all, in this episode, I chat with Devika Dhawan, the owner of DFD Academy which is a Bollywood Fusion Dance Academy. We exchange our dance stories and delve deep into Devika's journey of leaving a career in corporate marketing and running her dance academy full time after doing her MBA. Connect with the PodcastInstagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl P…

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Personal Finance as an International Professional with Aishwarya Srikanth 55:42

4y ago55:42

55:42

This episode features Aishwarya Srikanth, a Data Scientist and finance enthusiast from Bangalore, India who is now working in Austin, TX. Aishwarya, along with her fellow alum and boyfriend,Arjun has a Personal Finance YouTube channel - aishandarjun where they talk about Personal Finance and investing for internationals such as those in the US on a…

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Therapy for South Asians (ft Rhea Kishnani) 53:11

4y ago53:11

53:11

Hey All, This episode is a really special one as I chat with Ms. Rhea Kishnani, who is a licensed counselor and practices out of Mumbai, Maharashtra. We talk about Rhea's journey of becoming a counselor and mental health from the perspective of a practitioner. If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. If you want to get in…

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Danger of a Single Story with Jas Kaur 1:03:25

4y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Hey all! In today's episode, I chat with Jaspreet Kaur, or better known as Jas about the danger of a single story and how the popular narrative can subscribe to it. We also talk about performative activism and Jas' blog - JasBeingJas. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this episode :) Follow us: Instagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl …

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Indian International Student in the US 26:51

4y ago26:51

26:51

Hey All, This is a solo episode where I deep dive into my experience applying to colleges in the US, how I chose to go to the University of Minnesota, my perspective on being a 'non-resident alien' in the US especially considering the current administration and my advice for anyone thinking of applying to college. Please leave a review on Apple Pod…

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Indian Matchmaking, Sima Aunty & THERE! with Ankita Bansal 42:59

4y ago42:59

42:59

So so excited to publish this episode with Ankita, who was one of the people featured on Indian Matchmaking - a show that has been trending all across the world and I personally have been obsessed with. I sat down with Ankita to talk about her experience being on the show, how she plans on using her platform to ignite change and what its like ownin…

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Mental Health & Advocacy with Vaidehi Gajjar 39:52

4y ago39:52

39:52

Hey all! In today's episode, we continue the conversation on mental health, advocacy and how you can be an ally to someone who may be struggling with their mental health. I talk with Vaidehi Gajjar, a journalist, author, and mental health advocate with a day job in healthcare administration. Follow us here: Instagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl Linktree…

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Money Moves for South Asian Women (ft. Aashka Piprottar) 31:49

4y ago31:49

31:49

This episode features Aashka Piprottar, the founder of Boss Betis an Instagram page dedicated to exploring the intersections of identity, social justice, and personal finance for desi womxn.Follow us here: Instagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/caffeinatedbrowngirlFollow Boss Betis on Instagram: @bossbetis Please leave a revie…

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Breaking traditional beauty standards with Bili Beauty 47:07

4y ago47:07

47:07

Hi All!So so excited I got the chance to talk to Sarah Thomas ,Founder & CEO of Bili Beauty a vegan, cruelty free beauty brand for all skin tones! Please leave a review on apple podcasts if you enjoyed this episode! Check out Bili Beauty here: www.bilibeauty.comInstagram: @bilibeautyCheck out our podcast here:Instagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl…

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Women In Business with Brown Biz Babes 24:29

4y ago24:29

24:29

Hey all! In this episode I chat with Sahej, the founder of the Instagram community Brown Biz Babes about her entrepreneurship journey and the larger conversation around entrepreneurship in South Asian Communities. Please rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts if you like this episode! Podcast Instagram: @caffeinatedbrowngirl Personal Instagram: @pallav…

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From full-time college student to starting a full-time job 27:57

4y ago27:57

27:57

Hey all! Sorry for the delay in posting this. This episode is a solo one in which I talk about my experience transitioning from graduating college to working full time (from home for the foreseeable future). The audio is a little poor in the episode, so I apologize for that but I hope this is valuable for anyone starting a job, looking for jobs or …

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Post Grad Blues and Sincerely, Life with Poonum Desai 1:00:02

4y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Trigger Warning: Depression, suicidal thoughts Hello! Today, I chat with Poonum Desai, who is the author of Sincerely, Life. Poonum talked extensively about her college experience, post grad struggles and mental health. We cover a lot of things from how you can find things that give you joy to applying for jobs in this time when the supply of job s…

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Cross stitching with Social Justice (ft Nehaxstitch) 29:05

4y ago29:05

29:05

In today's episode, I chat with Neha Sharma, the face behind nehaxstitch. Neha's goal is to channel her inner monologue through embroidery while not taking herself too seriously. This episode was really insightful into her art process, but also that not everyone needs to have a side hustle or make their creativity/art monetary. Neha's art Instagram…

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In Conversation With: Annika Sharma, co-host The Woke Desi and Author 51:33

4y ago51:33

51:33

Hey friends! In today's episode, I chat with Annika Sharma who is a health communications manager, author and the co-host of The Woke Desi Podcast! We talk about The Woke Desi, how it started, how Annika and her co-host Nehal brainstorm ideas and where the podcast is headed for the future! We also talk about Annika's writing journey and her 3 book …

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