Sherni Vision Podcast

Dr. Jyothi Rao, MD, ABAAHP, FAARFM, has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She received her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her internship and residency at the prestigious New England Medical Center (Tufts) in Boston. Before opening Shakthi Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Rao practiced medicine in New York and Maryland.

“I believe knowledge is empowerment and focus my practice on wellness and prevention. Through this partnership in health, my patients and I work together to optimize their health and vitality.”

A strong proponent of holistic medicine, Dr. Rao is certified in Medical Acupuncture from UCLA. She is also certified in Cardiopulmonary Stress Testing, which is a personalized assessment of cardiac and pulmonary disease.

https://www.raowellness.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ShakthiHealthAndWellness/

At an early age Sona did her fair bit of experimentation with both highstreet and luxury brands that were aimed at helping her psoriasis, however these brands were formulated with chemical ingredients; doing more harm than good.It all started with a conversation…In the back of her mind Sona always wanted to create her own brand however, she never quite knew how to go about this and where to start. She knew tackling psoriasis was her main aim as it was a topic that lacked awareness.It all started with a conversation with her husband. They discussed the different ways in which Sona could create a brand that could help her psoriasis and then later help others facing the same skin concerns. This motivation pushed Sona to research all natural ingredients, whilst spending late nights creating batches of butter and finding ways to improve the brand and formula.

Now here we are…After long hours of research, experimenting and formulating, Sona finally made an all natural product that has helped herself and others with psoriasis alongside other skincare issues. Not only has Sona created a platform for others to speak about their skincare concerns but she created more awareness of the topic from social media discussions to being on a podcast show.Now here we are...a creamy, whipped formula piped in a frosty jar and carefully placed in a soft, patterned, So Sona package - ready for you.

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Kiran Rai, also known by her creator name KayRay, is an actor and creative director based out of Toronto. Throughout the past decade, Kiran has used her platform to primarily focus on addressing taboos within the South Asian community through short films, documentaries and digital series. From bridging the gap between children of immigrants and their parents to bringing light on dating violence to combating the stigma of mental health and sexual harassment - she has been able to create meaningful dialogue through her work. Regardless of the approach, she constantly challenges people on their perception of women of colour in the industry. Through her satirical yet didactic content, Kiran's work continuously inspires critical conversation. She is now the co-founder of The Kollective, a BIPOC focused creative agency that aims to create opportunities for artists while supporting smaller businesses with branding strategies. Her work has been featured in the likes of The Toronto Star, NBC News, CBC, BBC and Cosmo India with her talk show Cha Da Cup With KayRay now airing on Brit Asia TV.

https://www.youtube.com/user/kayrayco

https://www.instagram.com/kay__ray/

Deepika Pujji is a St. Louis native, wife, and mother of 2 beautiful children.  After completing her psychology and advertising degree from Boston University, she spent time as a digital advertising professional at global advertising agencies and Twitter.  In 2015, she received the promotion of a lifetime to full-time Mama.

https://www.instagram.com/tweepika/

Sohni is a British-born-Punjabi Content Creator based in the GTA. After planning her own big fat Punjabi wedding, she fell in love with the idea of helping other young women transition through some of the most daunting years of their lives. Sohni loves to create comedic content from the POV of a brown woman, but also hosts a page full of free resources to help young women with everything from wedding planning, beauty and fashion. Sohni’s vision is to create a community of strong women who feel empowered and inspired to live their best lives!

https://www.instagram.com/sohnilove/

An author, writer, and storyteller who currently lives in Toronto, Canada. She's a former entertainment reporter turned PR expert.Her debut novel Sari, Not Sari, slated for a spring release in '22, is already generating serious advanced buzz (including being selected for the prestigious Debutante Ball). She also signed an international two book deal.Sonya wrote Sari, Not Sari, to laugh her way through some of her more disastrous breakups.In her spare time, you can find Sonya sipping on a matcha latte, enjoying a homemade pizza, or hanging out with her adorable dog, Moses Alexander.

A brown girl of South Asian Punjabi heritage, I was Born in Canada, raised in Australia and now living in the UK. I graduated with a PhD in psychology in 2015 and gave birth to my daughter, Gurbani. I then spent the next few years working in fashion both styling and making clothes. I then fell pregnant with my son, Zorawar in 2020 and decided to submit my children’s book transcripts for publishing during lockdown. 2021 saw me nursing a baby and the publication of my first book, Sunflower Sisters. 2022 is going to be an incredible year with our clothing label launching (MonikaNimmi) and my next book being published this summer.

Muzna Abbas wrote Letters to MyBrown Mother to start conversations about mental health in the South Asian diaspora, and to encourage open, authentic communication in South Asian communities. As a first-generation Pakistani-American herself, Abbas understands the relationship between mental health and culture first-hand; her interviewees affirming their shared experiences. She contextualized and critiqued her community while completing her dual Masters degree in business and foreign service at Georgetown University. During her free time, Muzna enjoys reading,dabbling in photography, cooking Pakistani dishes, and exploring Washington, DC with her dog, Baxter.

@thewitchdoctorrx

I am Satnam Kaur. A coach, yoga and meditation teacher, doula, content creator and entrepreneur. I am the founder of Conscious Sisterhood. Conscious Sisterhood was born when I awakened to my power as a woman and I’m here to educate and empower women to do the same through self love, spirituality and holistic living.

Designer and founder, Harleen Kaur Chhabra, graduated with a degree in Art and Costume Design and spent several years working with amazing teams at various fashion labels in New York. Her desire to design garments that were not only inspired by her American, Punjabi, and Thai heritage but also versatile, comfortable and ethically produced gave rise to Harleen Kaur. The unique aesthetic the brand offers ranges from comfortable cotton kurtas and floral satin lehengas to intricate jacquard sherwanis and metallic embroidered gowns. Horrified by stories of thousands of workers in overseas factories dying from preventable fires and building collapses and being paid next-to-nothing for the work they do, ensuring the well-being and safety of anyone creating garments for the brand was of the utmost importance for Harleen. By working with local factories in New York, Harleen is able to immerse herself in every step of the design and production process while ensuring that the factories she uses pay fair wages and provide a safe working environment.

“Sukki” otherwise known as Sukki Menon, or Sukki Singapora, is an entertainer, activist, and burlesque artist now turned television. Netflix’s Singapore Social. Also an ambassador for charity, The Sharan Project.

Sharing her experience after winning the crown for 2021 Ms. India DC. Special discount for listener so listen until the end! 

A natural born creative and entrepreneur with a passion for music, streetwear, culture and food. Co-founder of Rootsgear Clothing Co, Co-owner of Haf and Haf, Co-host of Yet Another Podcast, and a mental health advocate.

Navpreet Singh also known as Nav the Poet is a spoken word artist. videographer, and video editor who has been writing and performing since 2011. Nav travels across the US sharing his art, stories, and experiences and uses media to break barriers and build bridges. All of this is done in an effort to foster dialogue and develop a deeper understanding of one another so that together we may create a better world.

Milan Rana is the Co-Founder of LingoDodo. She and her husband were inspired to start the company after seeing their son surrounded by English language learning toys. Since introducing their Punjabi, Hindi and Gujarati Language Learning Pads, 4 years ago, they have won the hearts of families around the world. Now as a mom of 2 beautiful kids, Milan is even more inspired to keep sparking joy and curiosity in children about their Indian roots.

Saint Soldier is a Cultus Lake based hip hop artist who was born in Punjab and immigrated to Canada as a toddler. From a young age, he was guided onto a spiritual path and has taken it on as his purpose to share what he has learned through music.

Hi, my name is Radha Patel and I am the founder of Single to Shaadi. I'm a matchmaker working with south asian professionals, living in North America, who are looking for serious relationships within the community. When I started out, I didn't necessarily know I was entering the matchmaking world, rather I just heard from many single family and friends who had asked me to set them up with someone desi because they were serious about settling down. After a few requests, I thought "let me write this all down" and created a google doc. From that google doc, I've evolved into a full blown service with almost 300 active clients. I officially launched "single to shaadi" in October of 2018, so just shy of 2 years now. We accept clients from any south asian background, over the age of 25 with a minimum bachelor's degree, and must physically be living in the US or Canada. We work with anyone who is "marriage minded" and seriously looking to be in a committed relationship.

Sundeep Singh Boparai also known as KingSunnyB is an American-Sikh who identifies with the LGBTQ Community. He holds a Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration from Hofstra University. Currently, he is a DHA candidate at the Medical School of South Carolina. He is a model & influencer, magazine brand ambassador for 360 Magazine, LGBTQ & HIV activist. Currently, Sundeep is a Healthcare Administrator for Northwell Health’s LGBTQ Transgender Program, where he works on leading the center to meet the goals of the organization as well as the community being served. Sundeep is a trailblazer and pioneer as he has made it his life goal to continue to advocate for the rights of his Queer Sikh siblings. He is passionate about normalizing homosexuality within the South Asian community. In addition to his modeling, Sundeep has appeared on Podcasts with Joty Kay, Reenu Dhillion and Sundeep Morrison hosted by the #1 South Asian podcast network in the world, Rukus Avenue Radio. In his spare time he enjoys quality time with his puppy, continuously learning about queer culture and working on collaborations that align with his social media platform to amplify the voices of vulnerable individuals.