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The Modern Indian

The Modern Indian

By Shipra

The podcast is about South Asians living in America and balancing two distinct cultures. Showcasing talented people following their passions.
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Episode 3: Chasing Perfection

The Modern Indian Sep 19, 2018

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Aliah

Aliah

Listen in as we talk to Aliah from Raw portraiture about personal branding and building a community of empowered women. 

Mar 13, 202223:37
A chat with Nupur Singh

A chat with Nupur Singh

I sat down with Nupur Singh to talk about all things Social media 

Check out her Insta: @socialnupur, @encreativemedia, @browngirlacad

Nov 21, 202127:10
A chat with Tricha Kumar

A chat with Tricha Kumar

Tricha is an international choreographer and filmmaker working between Bollywood and Hollywood. Over her 16 years as a choreographer, she has worked on shows, productions, and weddings, bringing strong visual storytelling to her cinematic pursuits. Tricha joined India's Bollywood film industry in 2017 and quickly became Mumbai's foremost choreographer of Bhangra, an Indian folk dance form. As a filmmaker, Tricha tells stories of inequality, intersectionality, and diversity. She worked on music videos, films, and commercials. Tricha is the creator of Addiction, an independent short film, and has written for Filmmaker Magazine.

Formerly a research strategist and communications consultant, Tricha is an alumnus of Georgetown University and Florida State University, having studied economics and finance with a degree in foreign service. She is currently based in Los Angeles.

Mar 22, 202146:20
Styling Redefine with Jainee Gandhi

Styling Redefine with Jainee Gandhi

A chat with image consultant Jainee Gandhi about image, body positivity, fashion trends, sustainable and mindful fashion. 

http://stylingredefine.com/

http://www.imagedgeacademy.com/

Oct 11, 202047:07
A chat with Dhruvi

A chat with Dhruvi

Meet Dhruvi, A public health and clean beauty advocate. We talk about various topics like mental health in youth, clean beauty and her journey so far. 

Sep 14, 202032:18
Nutrition and health with Abha

Nutrition and health with Abha

A chat with health and nutrition coach Abha, creator of Health has no finish line and fellow podcaster of Real motherhood podcast.

Jul 20, 202051:47
Episode 32: Bhav
Jun 28, 202036:22
Episode 31: Mental health during the pandemic

Episode 31: Mental health during the pandemic

A chat with Palak Patel, our resident yogi, to talk about mental health during this pandemic. 

May 17, 202035:55
Episode 30: Thrift Desi

Episode 30: Thrift Desi

A chat with the co-founder of Thrift Desi - Arsala About sustainable fashion and the benefits of thrifting.

Apr 26, 202032:32
Episode 29: Single to Shaadi

Episode 29: Single to Shaadi

A chat with Radha Patel, CEO and profesional match maker of Single to Shaadi. 

Apr 05, 202042:01
Episode 28: Lukh Studio

Episode 28: Lukh Studio

A chat with the founders of Lukh Studio. An online rental platform for Indian clothing 

visit: www.lukhstudio.com

Mar 15, 202031:25
Episode 27: Raeka Beauty

Episode 27: Raeka Beauty

A chat with the founder of Raeka Beauty, A clean beauty brand using age-old ayurvedic plant based ingredients to bring natural healthy beauty products ethically sources and manufactured in India.

Mar 01, 202040:19
Episode 26: The Katra Box - Unapologetically Brown

Episode 26: The Katra Box - Unapologetically Brown

A chat with Ghonva Gauri, the founder of The Katra Box- The very first beauty and wellness subscription box especially designed for desi women. 

Feb 16, 202036:25
Episode 25: All about Makeup with Karishma

Episode 25: All about Makeup with Karishma

A chat with professional hair and makeup artist - Karishma Mehta. We talk about makeup trends for south Asians, tips, and tricks to use and skincare. 

Feb 02, 202035:34
Episode 24: Mama Jotes

Episode 24: Mama Jotes

A chat with your cool mom best friend, Jyoti Chand. 

Jan 12, 202036:22
Episode 23: Jenny Vyas

Episode 23: Jenny Vyas

A chat with an amazing artist, Jenny Vyas. 

Dec 29, 201939:58
Episode 22: Amsterdam Ave

Episode 22: Amsterdam Ave

A chat with filmmakers and actors Pooja Thripati and Dionne Van Den Berg, makers of the new web series: "Amsterdam Ave"

Dec 16, 201935:24
Episode 21: Desi Standard Time

Episode 21: Desi Standard Time

A chat with The Maazes of the Desi Standard Time about all things Bollywood!

Nov 12, 201931:07
Episode 20 : Vipassana

Episode 20 : Vipassana

AnChat with Palak Patel about the Practice of Vipassana. A meditation technique from the teaching of Buddha. 

Sep 09, 201929:30
Episode 19 : Inter-Racial Relationships

Episode 19 : Inter-Racial Relationships

A chat with Komal Patel (@sweetandmasala) and her upcoming Inter Racial wedding. 

Aug 11, 201937:30
Episode 18: The origins of Yoga

Episode 18: The origins of Yoga

We talk about the origins of yoga, the rise of yoga in the U.S and cultural adaptations with our resident yogi, Palak Patel from The Uncommon Coach. 

Jul 22, 201936:52
Episode 17 : The Mis Fits

Episode 17 : The Mis Fits

A chat with Pavi and Nammy, Founders of The 9 to 5 Mis Fits and The Mis Fit Communications, about personal branding and unconventional career paths for Indian women. 

Jun 23, 201955:02
Episode 16: The Principles of Yoga - Series

Episode 16: The Principles of Yoga - Series

A monthly series with the Uncommon Coach (Palak Patel) to talk about the true meaning and Principles of yoga. 

Jun 09, 201934:37
Episode 15: The Male Perspective

Episode 15: The Male Perspective

I bring in a good friend to talk about balancing your life as a man. 

May 26, 201954:22
Episode 14: Indians and Stand-up comedy

Episode 14: Indians and Stand-up comedy

This Episode features comedians and producers Samson Koletkar and Abhay. We talk about their Journey from India to us to stand -up comedy.

May 12, 201901:02:06
Episode 13: Mindfulness, A Chat with Palak Patel

Episode 13: Mindfulness, A Chat with Palak Patel

A chat with Palak Patel about her journey from working in corporate to becoming the founder of Uncommon Coaching.

Apr 20, 201941:54
Episode 12: Dr. Ronesh Sinha

Episode 12: Dr. Ronesh Sinha

Dr. Ronesh Sinha, M.D., is an Internal Medicine Doctor practicing in Los Altos, CA.  He is the author of "The South Asian Health Solution" and in this episode he sits down with Krit & Shipra to discuss various health issues that impact the Modern Indian Diaspora and the anachronistic cultural pressures that adversely impact the heath of Indians around the globe. 

Mar 25, 201956:57
Episode 11: Back From India

Episode 11: Back From India

The Modern Indian Girls Discuss their recent trip to India.

Mar 10, 201952:08
Episode 10: The Big O

Episode 10: The Big O

The Modern Indian Girls discuss the Big O...Just in time for Valentine's day. Stay tuned for an interview with An Expert on this week's Hot Topic. 

Feb 14, 201944:24
Episode 9: The 9 to 5

Episode 9: The 9 to 5

 A conversation about challenges the Modern Indian Girl deals with, when working in Corporate World vs. For Herself. 

Jan 17, 201901:06:01
Episode 8: Parents & In-laws

Episode 8: Parents & In-laws

A conversation about Parents & In-Laws and how the Modern Indian Girl deals with them. 

Dec 28, 201848:46
Episode 7: Megha Desai

Episode 7: Megha Desai

Megha Desai is the President of The Desai Foundation. The Desai Foundation works to empower women and children through community programs to elevate health and livelihood in India & U.S. Learn more at the http://www.thedesaifoundation.org
Nov 30, 201847:17
Episode 6: Wanting Wealth

Episode 6: Wanting Wealth

A conversation about the impact and Money & Wealth have on Indian Culture and on the Indian Girl
Nov 10, 201854:59
Episode 5: Fashion or Faux Pas?

Episode 5: Fashion or Faux Pas?

A conversation about the Fashion Choices & Pitfalls, for the modern Indian Girl.
Oct 26, 201846:05
Episode 3: Chasing Perfection

Episode 3: Chasing Perfection

A conversation about the pressures that come with Chasing Perfection, for the modern Indian Girl.
Sep 19, 201801:14:29
Episode 2: Escaping Religion

Episode 2: Escaping Religion

A conversation about the impact and influence of Religion in Indian Culture and on the Indian Girl.
Sep 08, 201801:17:60
Episode 1: Sex & The Indian Girl

Episode 1: Sex & The Indian Girl

A conversation about being Indian and the cultural and societal pressures that come with marriage, sex, and being a woman.
Aug 24, 201801:15:06