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Meet Sarah Dessen, 14 time published novelist, a mom, and a super awesome person! Join Khushi and Samya in learning more about her work and fangirling over how awesome Sarah is. Check her out here: https://www.sarahdessen.com/

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Senior year talks about change, advice, and what the year ahead entails!

In this episode of "Desi Damsels," Khushi and Samya dive into Greta Gerwig's empowering Barbie movie. They discuss its themes on girlhood and feminine identity, celebrating its positive impact on young women. With wit and charm, they explore Barbie's character development, breaking stereotypes and redefining modern womanhood. The hosts share personal anecdotes, making the conversation relatable and heartfelt.

The Desi Damsels invite a feminist scholar who sheds light on Barbie's historical significance as a cultural icon and symbol of empowerment. They stress the importance of inclusive representation and encourage listeners to embrace their uniqueness.

The takeaway: femininity means strength, intelligence, and individuality, transcending societal norms. Don't miss this fabulous and insightful episode of "Desi Damsels" as they champion the power of womanhood and the exploration of feminine identity! Put on your pink outfit and tune in for Episode 34!

Hey guys welcome back! Hope you enjoy our honest and deep conversation with Harman. Make sure you purchase her book "Phulkari" here! https://www.amazon.com/Phulkari-Harman-Kaur/dp/1775319008

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Join Khushi and Samya to talk to the chancellor of NCSSM

Selena v Hailey!? Let's get caught up with all the gossip on this episode of the Desi Damsels. 

Join Khushi and Samya in talking about nostalgia and how difficult it can be to accept change in this exciting new episode!

Academics, socials and personal growth, does it feel like your playing a catch up game in all of them? Join Khushi and Samya in this episode talking about the ups and downs of playing catch up in the game of life. 

Hey Hey! Thanks for sticking around for 2 years with us! Check out this episode as we reflect on our growth as people and as a show over the past 2 years. Khushi and Samya also discuss their future plans for the podcast and how they plan to continue as they face of Senior year. We are beyond excited for more content and special moments on the podcast with you! 

Happy Holidays, XOXO- the Desi Damsels team!

What's up listeners! Join Khushi and Samya in this fresh episode all about the effect of long-term relationships and how they can effect social and emotional development. With insider takes and funny stories intertwined,  get ready for a fun and relatable listen with the Desi Damsels. 

Comprehensive Men's Mental Health Resource Guide: https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/mental-health-resources-men 

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Have you ever felt left out, or unwanted? Chances are that everyone has felt this way and everyone has felt FOMO. Join us in the episode to learn more about what FOMO is and how it affects and spreads students and teens in the 21st century. Khuhsi and Samya deliver a personalized narrative and make FOMO a little bit more manageable. 

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What's up listeners! Were back from out hiatus and better than ever! Tune into this new episode full of laughs, personal experiences and deep convos about the pressure of being in an Asian community where success is expected and often a treacherous path. We hope you enjoy! Make sure to like and share for more content :) 

XOXO The Desi Damsels Team 

HEY HEY HEY Listeners! We are back and better than ever to talk about Mental Health. Everyone struggles with it, so why dont we talk about it? Join Khushi and Samya in this raw, unfiltered episode about Mental Health Awareness and how it affects teens from their unique standpoint. 

Happy *early* Intl Women's day! Join your favorite podcast duo as they talk about topics such as modern day feminism, misogyny and women in STEM! Be sure to participate with the interactive featured throughout for a chance to be featured the next time we post! :D

TW: Abortion, Infanticide, SA

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Hey there! Join us in the first episode of the year all about if the playing field is truly rqual. From hurdles like race, gender and status, join your favorite podcasters Khushi and Samya in this inquisitive episode!

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Happy Holidays listeners! Check out this episode full of conversations regarding the financial and emotional stress associated with the holidays. Khushi and Samya dive deep into personal traditions, funny stories, and feelings like loneliness and homesickness. This episode is sure to get you in a festive mood, so light the candles and finish setting up the tree with Episode 20 of Desi Damsels.

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What up amazing people! Since we all lead busy lives take this time to join Khushi and Samya in this episode about prioritizing yourself and recentering who you are! With deep convos regarding self-care and mental health, relax and get ready for a real conversation with these two. As always, share, listen, and follow us for more content! Enjoy :)

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Witches and Werewolves! Thank you so much for tuning in to Episode 18 Appropriation vs Appreciation with the Desi Damsels. In spite of Halloween and with everyone getting their costumes ready, today's episode is on the difference between appreciating vs degrading a culture and it's belifs. As a buzz word in recent media, "Appropriation" can be controversial when members of a dominant culture appropriate from minority cultures. So get your brooms and cauldrons brewing as we dive deep with Khushi and Samya! 🧟

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So... the MET gala just happened and we just HAD to talk about it! Join Khushi and Samya in this non-filtered episode full of laughs and jokes about pop culture icons and references. They also go over their fav looks, hits, and misses that happened at the MET. With a focus on pop culture, they also hit on cancel-culture and its effects in such a digitally driven world with performative activism and so much more. So press play and get ready for Desi Damsels: A lexicon of Khushi and Samya's fashion opinions and thoughts on the MET.  

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Music Creds: Lil Nas X: Call me by your name, Doja Cat: Get into it yuh, Olivia Rodrigo: Brutal

Hey everyone! Welcome back to yet another episode of the Desi Damsels, today we're talking all about going back to school. From masks, vaccinations, summer slide, and understaffing, join Khushi and Samya in this deep dive as the back-to-school season come to an end. P.S Thank you all so much for 30K streams!! We wouldn't be anywhere without your dedication and support :)

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Hey hey hey! With AP© scores coming out recently we thought what better time to talk about standardized testing than today? Join your fav high schoolers Khushi and Samya in this deep dive all about the ups and downs of taking high stake tests and final exams from the perspective of teens. 

As always thank you so much for your support! Follow us on Instagram at desi_damsels and leave us an audio message on anchor! We love you all :) Desi Damsels out. 

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Welcome back, everyone!! Join Khushi and Samya in exploring the erasure of history in schools and institutions worldwide. From Christopher Columbus to Harriet Tubman they talk about the effects of erasure and how to battle it just in time for July 4th. As always share and comment on what you would like to hear next! Please follow our Instagram as well, you can find us @desi_damsels!

Sources:

• https://medium.com/literature-and-social-change/erasure-in-american-education-b2d53863cedf
• https://www.mla.org/Publications/MLA-Book-Publications/What-We-Value
• https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/07/magazine/the-painful-consequences-of-erasure.html

What's good listeners! We are so thrilled that you have decided to join us for this episode all about...growing up? With Khushi's birthday coming up and with this year of high school coming to an end we thought it would be amazing to talk about the stresses of moving away and becoming financially and emotionally stable. From the thought of college approaching and how fast life goes, grab your headphones and turn up the volume for this relatable episode straight from our hearts.

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Welcome back! Join us in this episode to discuss some common misconceptions and issues regarding the school system and education in general. Khushi and Samya are joined by the one and only Ms. Stephanie Range, Barringer Academic Centers principal and one of the biggest influences in our lives! As always, remember to like, follow, and share!

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Happy Earth day! We hope you enjoy this episode and share and follow :) Remember that even the smallest changes make the biggest differences. Go green!

Resources: https://climatechangeresources.org/ 

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Hey, besties! Welcome back to you guessed it, Desi Damsels. We really hope you enjoyed this episode all about Women's history where we dive into the importance and history behind it. With topics such as misogyny and sexual harassment, this episode brushes up on sensitive topics so click off if you need to. All in all, we wanted to celebrate the ways women have continued to speak up, challenge expectations, and be on the frontlines of change. We hope you enjoy it!

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY from our podcast family, to yours! Start today off right with Khushi and Samya as they talk through this episode on relationships, consent, and the five D's. Single or going strong, grab your loved one or a chocolate bar (if you're lonely like us) and get ready for this short and sweet episode!

XOXO 💕💕

The Desi Damsels 

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From hip dips to stretch marks since the beginning of time society has been notorious for labeling natural things as "ugly" or "unwanted". This episode covers how and why you should break the barriers and help others find confidence in themselves. With personal stories and direct comparisons to the things around us, Khushi and Samya do an excellent job on adding a teen touch to the conspicuous topic. TW: Eating disorders, Anorexia, and other disorders are mentioned. 

(P.S) WOW!! We hit 500 streams on here!!!! Words can't express how grateful we are for y'all 

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January 20th was one for the history books, to say the least. In this episode, we talk about our favorite events that happened last Wednesday, from Bernie's adorable mittens to policies and the need for change. Join Khushi and Samya in this buoyant episode which is sure to have you feeling high-spirited for the next 4 years ahead of us. 

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This episode has probably been the most entertaining to make! Join Khushi, Samya, Adi, and Rohil in this fun and laid-back episode, we talk about a range of topics from gifted kid burnout to some crazy elementary school stories that are sure to make you let out a giggle.  Huge shoutout to our guests Adi and Rohil for agreeing to film with us! We loved having you on :) 

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Pressure.  Everyone goes through it, whether it's school, work, or even uploading your latest podcast episode. Dive deep with Khushi and Samya in talking about all the pressures that the youth faces, from keeping up with online assignments to maintaining your social life during a pandemic, this episode is all about coping and thriving with this new and unforeseen environment. As always we hope you enjoy it! Please share this podcast with your family and friends and send us any suggestions you have through Anchor!

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Hey everyone, welcome back! Glad you're tuning into another episode of Desi Damsels! In the honor of the new year, we decided to record a more informal but fun and upbeat episode. With a mix of topics ranging from the Illuminati to "Hollow earth people" join Khushi and Samya in this oddball episode full of laughs and mystery. 

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Welcome back! We're glad you're tuning in again for the next episode of our new podcast "Desi Damsels". In this episode join Khushi and Samya in talking about a variety of topics, from Motivation, procrastination, and everything in between. With a global pandemic going on and people feeling their lowest this year, this episode will sure help you manage tough emotions and give you a fresher perspective just in time for the new year. 

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Heyyyy! Welcome to Desi Damsels, we're so glad you decided to join us today! Join Khushi and Samya in the first welcome episode of our first ever podcast. We are so excited to share this special series with the world and hope that you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed discussing these topics. So grab a drink, kick back and relax while we talk about the ups and downs of navigating through high school as Indian-American teenage girls throughout this series. A combination of laughs, deep convos and so much more is in store.  Stay tuned!

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