This week, we're joined by Laila Hobbs to talk about growing up biracial, being white-presenting, and navigating the world as a South Asian woman whose identity is often questioned or misunderstood.We explore belonging, privilege, cultural connection, and what it means to embrace every part of who you are. This is an honest conversation about identity, family, and finding confidence in your own story.

This week, we're joined by Kiran Randhawa, host of the podcast Middle Fingers Up 🎙️✨We dive into what it means to live authentically, show up as your whole self, unpack the impacts of colonization, and unlearn the toxic beliefs many of us were raised with.This is a thoughtful, honest conversation about identity, healing, and choosing yourself. 🤎

Want to know what two therapists sound like off-duty? 🎙️🧠This episode, we sit down with Sherri Shergill — Mental Health Therapist, Executive Director of PCHS Calgary, and founder of the MJK Center in Rajasthan, India.We talk about her journey from working in mainstream mental health organizations to creating spaces that prioritize South Asian mental health — especially for women. From community care to cultural stigma, this conversation is honest, thoughtful, and deeply needed. You can catch all episodes on Optik TV and on TELUS STORYHIVE’s YouTube Channel.

Finally — skincare advice catered to brown skin!We sit down with Deepi Sidhu, owner of Savasana Beauty Bar, to talk skincare tips and tricks, her journey moving from British Columbia to Alberta, and what it was like starting her own business.You can catch all episodes for this season on Optik TV and on TELUS STORYHIVE’s YouTube Channel.

Welcome back to Season 3, now in partnership with TELUS STORYHIVE! You can catch all episodes on Optik TV and on TELUS STORYHIVE’s YouTube Channel.This season, we’re back — both in audio and video! In our latest episode, we sit down with Kai Warraich to talk about growing up in Calgary, navigating a bicultural identity, and building a local girl gang and creative community.

Wedding season never really stops. Welcome to part 2 of our wedding series. Listen to Kai's sage advice as she shares how to plan a wedding in 4 months (!!), setting boundaries, and how to not get duped by some local South Asian designers. You don't want to miss the tea.

Is wedding season ever really over?! Welcome to our 3 part series where we talk about all things wedding-related. Peezie, aka the 'anti-bridezilla', shares tips, sage advice, and also areas to break free from norms and traditions. For all your future brides - this series is for you!

Meet Manvir Bhangu: the founder of a non-profit, a full-time leader in strategy & planning, and most importantly, a laadli. She founded Laadliyan, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to inspire South Asian daughters of all ages to become empowered individuals through education, engagement and awareness. Manvir talks to us about starting this journey, the gender roles that come to play, and how you can build your own path too.

Brown Girl Problems teams up with Ann Mathew, the face behind Brown Girls Thriving TO! In this episode, we talk about the journey behind BGT, what it means to create (and find!) your own community, and how you can get involved. If you're in the Greater Toronto Area and looking to connect with like-minded individuals, reach out to them on their social media!

Part 2 of 2 with Hemali Mistry -- In this episode, we continue our conversation with beauty guru Hemali Mistry as she talks to us about finding herself in the South Asian diaspora, dealing with negative comments, and her path on becoming a content creator.