Roops, a twentysomething brown girl with limited life experiences and no authority to be dishing out any advice whatsoever, explores the intersection of diversity, mental health, and personal growth. This series dives into popular aspects of society and culture, and blends my life experiences with credible voices in the field. This show covers topics like DEI, representation, growth mindsets, self-love and empathy, mental health, and more! Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #33: How Does One Find Motivation in Fandom?
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Take #33! Welcome to SEASON 4 of Listen! In this next part of my fandom series, I chat with my lovely friend Sarah about our definitions of success, why we write what we write, what motivates us to engage in fandom, creating connection through fanfiction, and more. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #32: How Does One Find Community in Fandom?
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Take #32! Welcome to SEASON 4 of Listen! I know it has been a hot minute since I last posted, so I appreciate the patience, my friends. I chat with my lovely friend Val about fandom spaces, building community and self-worth, understanding your identity as a writer, internet friendships across time zones, and more. Welcome to...Listen!…
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Take #31: Has Pedro Pascal Ruined All Other Men for Me?
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Take #31! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! It's been a while...thanks for waiting, folks. I chat with my wonderful friend Trevor about our mental health and well-being, resiliency in the face of trauma and challenges, discovering our selected families, and the importance of support systems in growth and recovery. How does Pedro fit into all of this? …
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Take #30: Why Is Romance the Best Genre Ever? - featuring Ali Hazelwood!
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Take #30! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! I chat with my lovely guest Ali Hazelwood - a New York Times bestselling author, STEM academic, and the very personification of sunshine. Ali and I discuss STEM representation in romance, our definitions of success, mental health in the face of literary popularity, and more. We break down our next big goals,…
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Take #29: What's Stopping You from Being Your Most Authentic Self?
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Take #29! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen, and the first episode of 2022! I chat with my lovely friend Jennifer about what it means to bring your authentic self to life while being conscious and protective of yourself and your energy in the process. We break down honesty, vulnerability, and building trust in and out of the workplace. Welcome to...Lis…
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Take #28: Has Lockdown Ruined All Other Men for Me?
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Take #28! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! I chat with my wonderful friend Trevor about post-isolation mental health and social life, our lack of patience nowadays for nonsense, self-care and the importance of rest, and our thoughts as we reenter society and rediscover ourselves. Some of you may notice the title is a little nod to my very first podca…
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Take #27: If I Talk about Mental Health, Will the Brown Community Smite Me?
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Take #27! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with an amazing panel of 3 of my South Asian peers. We discuss destigmatizing mental health in the South Asian community, self-esteem, generational trauma, unattainable success, and more! Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #26: Permission to Be Human at Work?
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Take #26! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely colleague Erin about mental health in the workplace, how to avoid burnout, work-life balance, authenticity, and more. We break down our individual mental health journeys at work, de-stigmatizing the conversation, and how we can all prioritize the things that matter most to us. Welcome t…
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Take #25: How Can I Turn Passions into Careers?
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Take #25! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my awesome friend Lauren about how to intersect your passions with your job. Lauren has taken her creative and outgoing personality and created a successful event and wedding planning business! We break down her journey in choosing a career path and transitioning to entrepreneurship. We also expl…
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Take #24: Was Dating in 2020 Harder than During the Spanish Flu of 1918?
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Take #24! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely friend Manisha about pandemic relationships and dating, how we're navigating the transition into the "new norm" (truly the most overused term!), and our expectations for interpersonal relationships post pandemic. We break down our individual journeys of love, and where we think the road…
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Take #23: What's Not to Love about My Mind, Body, and Soul?
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Take #23! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my radiant friend Tara about body positivity and image, the intentional path of self-love, social media as a platform for vulnerability, and more. We break down our relationships with ourselves - our bodies, our minds, and our fears. Welcome to...Listen!…
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Take #22: Can We Please Just Love Ourselves Already? - featuring Mike Johnson!
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Take #22! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely guest Mike Johnson - an Air Force veteran, bestselling author, fan favorite from Season 15 of The Bachelorette, and exceptional human being. We discuss self-love, compassion, our tips for confidence, positive/negative self talk, growth after pain, and more! Welcome to...Listen!…
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Take #21: The Bachelorette Banter - Tayshia / Clare
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It's been a hot minute since you guys got one of these...so here's a Bonus Take on the new season of The Bachelorette! I chat with my friend Lauren about the new and unconventional season of The Bachelorette. We go over our feelings about Clare's part of the season, the variety of men we're in love with, the unnecessary drama, and more. As always, …
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Take #20: Why Can't We All Just Show a Little More Empathy?
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Take #20! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my new friend Mikie, a biologist, aspiring physician, TikTok icon (@fatherscience), and wonderful human being. We discuss his road to recovery, success in the face of adversity, why college > high school, therapy, TikTok as a platform for destigmatizing mental health and addiction, and more! Welc…
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Take #19: How Do South Asians Fit into the American Political Landscape?
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Take #19! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with an amazing panel of 5 of my South Asian peers. We walk through the South Asian experience, SAs in healthcare, our civic duty and activism, starting difficult conversations at home, and more! Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #18: How Will YOU Show up for the Black Community?
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Take #18! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with an incredible panel of 7 of my Black mentors, friends, colleagues, and educators. They break down the concepts of microaggressions, systemic racism, the current movement, allyship, resources, and more! Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #17: Should Unsolicited Opinions from Indian Aunties Shape My Career?
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Take #17! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my awesome friend and future astronaut (no, really!) Lakshmi about the importance of identity and passion in choosing your future career. We break down our individual journeys in navigating our interests and choosing careers that bring us joy and purpose. We also have a message for the graduating…
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Take #16: Can Being a Super Smart Idiot Actually Work in Your Favor?
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Take #16! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my brilliant friend Harrison about what it means to be a T-shaped person, how you can be a jack of trades but a master of some things properly, and how we try to soak up knowledge every day. We all just want to be better. Better teammates, better communicators, and better people. Welcome to...Lis…
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Take #15: Has Zachary Levi Ruined All Other Men for Me?
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Take #15! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my wonderful friend Trevor about mental health, Zachary Levi, self love and positive/negative self talk, and our progress in our mental health journey. Some of you may notice the title is a little nod to my very first podcast episode, which also featured Trevor as my first guest! We love a good t…
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Take #14: The Bachelorette Banter - Hometowns
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Here's another bonus Take on the new season of The Bachelorette! I chat with my friend Lauren about Hannah's journey to find love. A lot has happened since our Week 1 recap, and we are here to SPILL THE TEA. Hannah's heading into hometowns, so Lauren and I go over the remaining men. We LOVE Tyler and Pete. We are unimpressed with Jed and his recent…
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Take #13: The Bachelorette Banter - Week 1
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Here's a Bonus Take on the new season of The Bachelorette! I chat with my friend Lauren about The Bachelorette, same as we did for The Bachelor. Week 1 was pretty tame - just the intros and a nice cocktail party to get us started. But, it wouldn't be The Bachelorette without some drama!!! Lauren and I go through all of the men and their bios, and w…
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Take #12: Why Is Game of Thrones One of the Greatest TV Shows of All Time?
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Here's a Bonus Take for all you GoT fans! I chat with my wonderful friend Nicole about Game of Thrones. I've only recently started watching (still on season 3, sorry!!), while Nicole has been watching since the beginning. We talk about changes the show has seen since the beginning, character development and arcs, and predictions for the series fina…
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Take #11: In Geek Culture, Are Fandoms Just Really Big Happy Families? SEASON FINALE!
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Take #11! We did it, folks! Roops is officially a COLLEGE GRADUATE (!!!), so Season 1 must come to an end. Season 2 will be starting up in the fall, once I start my new job in New York City! Crazy!!This week, I'll be chatting with my wonderful friend Anna about geek culture, fandoms, Game of Thrones (SOME SPOILERS ARE VOICED!), Harry Potter, Avenge…
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Take #10: What Exactly DID We Learn in College?
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Take #10! I chat with my good friend Katie about college, life lessons, and our personal growth and development. It’s fun to see how far we’ve come! As usual, there's a lot of giggling. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #9: Why Is Trader Joe's My Idea of Heaven?
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Take #9! I chat with my good friend (and Trader Joe's SUPERFAN) Meredith about the beauty of Trader Joe's. We discuss the culture, people, and food at TJ, and give some good recommendations. This isn't even a sponsored episode...we just love Trader Joe's...a lot. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #8: What Is Our Role in Sustainability?
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Take #8! I chat with Dr. Jeff Hales about his work in sustainability, his career journey, and the role of business in sustainability initiatives. We even manage to incorporate a few Star Wars references. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #7: Is Keanu Reeves Actually an Immortal Being?
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Take #7! I chat with my pal Conor about popular conspiracy theories! Is Keanu Reeves immortal? Is the Illuminati trying to control the world, with Beyoncé as its leader? Has Avril Lavigne actually died and been replaced with a clone named Melissa? We dive into some of the weirdest theories out there. Welcome to...Listen!…
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Take #6: Does Tweeting on a Burner Account Count as Therapy?
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Take #6! I chat with Dr. Tiffany Johnson about mental health and self-care as a person in the working world. We break down the meaning of finstas (fake instagrams), anonymous Twitter accounts, and therapy. Gratitude and positivity jars are also brought up, which we're now a huge fan of! Welcome to...Listen!…
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Take #5: Can 30 Seconds of Meditation Really Make Me Happier?
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Take #5! I chat with a GT librarian and doctoral student in public policy, Ameet Doshi, about what it means to take care of yourself as a student. We dive into self-care, meditation, and more. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #4: Can Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan Please Adopt Me?
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Take #4! I chat with my friend Abbey about the extensive Romantic Comedy film genre in the spirit of Valentine’s Day! We dive into the different subgenres, list out some of our favorite movies, and freak out about the timeless quality of the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan pairing. We also expose a lot of secrets about the fast-track to a girl’s heart (hint: ju…
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Take #3: What’s It Like Being a Woman in the Workplace?
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Take #3! I chat with my wonderful friend Domo about being a woman in the workplace, code switching, and how to really understand diversity. As usual, lots of laughter and a teeeeensy bit of explicit language (Domo and I have a lot of opinions, okay?). Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #2: How Can We Make Learning Fun Again?
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Take #2! I chat with a Georgia Tech marketing professor about why learning isn’t exciting anymore. How can we make the classroom more fun? Are we destined for old, boring, lifeless lectures? As usual, excessive giggling galore. Welcome to...Listen!
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Take #1: Has Henry Cavill Ruined All Other Men for Me?
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Take #1! I chat with my male compatriot, Trevor, about men, gender norms, and dating. Also, excessive giggling, unsolicited opinions, and sassy retorts galore. Welcome to...Listen!
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