Listen! Real Talk with Roops

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, the power of fanfiction, and why romance is one of the best genres out there. You can read Ali's debut novel The Love Hypothesis and her STEMinist novellas while waiting for her next novel Love On The Brain to release August 23rd. Welcome to...Listen!

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...Listen!

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 podcast episode, as well as the season 2 premiere episode (Take #15!), both featuring Trevor! We love a good throwback. Welcome to...Listen!

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!

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 to...Listen!

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 explore her efforts to differentiate herself among her industry, family, and peers. Welcome to...Listen!

P.S. Check out Lauren's professional Instagram @lzeventco !!

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 ahead will lead. Welcome to...Listen!

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!

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!

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, we don't hold back on our criticism or unsolicited opinions / predictions. Welcome to...Listen!

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! Welcome to...Listen!

[Content warning: Discussions on substance use disorders, language use]

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!

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!

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 generation - we believe in you. Welcome to...Listen!

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...Listen!

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 throwback.  Welcome to...Listen! 

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 drama in the press. And finally, we yell about Luke for an unhealthy amount of time. Tune in for unsolicited opinions, final 2 predictions, and our endorsement for the next Bachelor. Welcome to...Listen! 

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!

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: just quote Mr. Darcy). Lots of heart eyes and giggling on this special Valentine’s Day themed episode. Welcome to...Listen!

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!