Join us on a journey into the world of entrepreneurship with Deepa Gandhi, the visionary co-founder of Dagne Dover. Dagne Dover is a handbag company that has redefined the fashion industry with the brand's commitment to functionality and style.In this episode, we delve deep into the why behind Dagne Dover for Deepa and her life journey of getting to where she is now. She teaches us the importance of having an internal drive and passion towards your job and how that has allowed her to live a life alligned with her values. She talks about how crucial relationships are and how her family has been her rock and confidence throughout her journey. She also has a board of advisors in her life that she has built through her network that helps her make strategic decisions. Come along as we explore how we can build thoose types of connections and live alligned with our true north!

Poonam Rahman is someone who sees a problem and immediately dives into solving it.Poonam noticed that people from historically marginalized communities did not have access to the mental health resources that they needed so she decided to create an organization - Virtue Mental - that was dedicated to doing this through support groups led by highly qualified mental health specialists, meditation circles, psychoeducation sessions, and much more. Alongside Virtue Mental, Poonam also has her own PR agency where she assists mental health professionals in getting their names out through various mediums such as social media and podcasts. Learn how she built these amazing organizations from scratch and what she does day to day to balance her work and mental health!

We've all either heard of or have been to one of Roni’s iconic NYC restaurants - from Semma, Dhamaka, Adda, or Rowdy Rooster — he has built a sprawling restaurant empire that has received rave reviews and awards.Roni shares with us how the mission behind his restaurants is much bigger. He imagines a world where the aromas and flavors that many of us were embarrassed of smelling like, will be embraced and celebrated. Roni boldly and unapologetically introduces the city to authentic Indian flavors, without catering to Western palates -- which is shining a light on what makes indian food truly delicious.We are so excited to chat with Roni today about his connection to Indian food, the many twists and turns in his career, and his path to building award winning restaurants, including a Michelen star.

In this episode, we interview Marisa who is a South Asian licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has dedicated her career to providing culturally responsive therapy and advocating for mental health. Marisa shares her expertise and perspectives on mental health in the South Asian community. In the latter part of the episode, Marisa offers really tactical advice on dealing with anxiety and discusses strategies for dealing with impostor syndrome and building confidence. We run through two scenarios where she walks us step by step on how to deal with these challenges. Listeners can gain insights into mental health, therapy, and strategies to overcome common mental health hurdles.

Today, we have a very special guest, (one that we are especially excited about!). Amy Jain is an iconic entrepreneur and is the co-founder of BaubleBar, a successful online jewelry retailer. Alongside her co-founder Daniella, she built BaubleBar into a multi-million dollar business and is taking the fashion and jewelry world by storm. During this episode, we will dive into Amy's journey as a successful entrepreneur and learn about her insights on what it takes to build and grow a successful business. This is a good one!

In this episode, we chat with Anjali Taneja, a rising singer-songwriter who has a unique blend of pop, R&B, and Indian classical influences in her music. Anjali's journey as a singer began in her childhood and over the years she has honed her craft, performing at global venues and getting over 250,000+ Spotify streams. In this episode, Anjali offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, sharing stories of her musical inspirations, and the challenges she faced along the way. Whether you're a fan of Anjali's music or simply interested in the world of music-making, this episode is a must-listen!

On this episode, we are joined by the incredible Neha Dharmapuram. Neha will be a part of the musical adaptation of the iconic Bollywood film DDLJ that had its world premiere at the Old Globe theater in San Diego in September. She is a talented dancer, actor, and singer and has gained popularity on TikTok with over 80 thousand followers. Not only is she part of the most hotly anticipated broadway debuts in the Indian-American community, she is constantly pushing herself to new heights and is breaking barriers regarding the stigma in South Asian communities around choosing creative career paths. She is inspiring many South Asians as she shares her journey towards following her dreams on social media!

On this episode, we talk to Nistha Dube, a TikTok star, author of "beyond the skin", TedX speaker and influencer based in LA. Nistha graduated from college and had a choice: take her safe corporate job offer or move to LA and follow her dreams of being a content creator and mindset coach. In this episode, we dive into her story, advice she has and learn about her day-to-day mindful practices.

On this episode, we talk to Mrinal Gokhale, an author and journalist based in Wisconsin. Mrinal published her first book, Saaya Unveiled, a beautifully written account of 11 true stories of second-generation Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi immigrants and how they navigate mental health in the West.Mrinal has an incredible perspective on the topic of mental health in South Asian communities, and we are excited to have this important conversation on our podcast with her. We talk to her about her book and the process of writing it, as well as delve deeper into her story of growing up in Milwaukee and deciding to be a journalist and author!

Come learn from Naveen Dhingra about how to turn your darkest and hardest moments in life into something positive. His story is amazing. While in one of the hardest moments in his life, he fell upon the practice of Heartfulness Meditation, which has completely changed his life. This daily practice and lifestyle allows him to have mental clarity in stressful times, treat people and the world outside of him with love and compassion, navigate the pressures of balancing a full-time career in technology and his family life, and much much more