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Beyond Borders PodcastRevealing the Struggles of South Asian Students in Germany | Dheeraj Tyagi & Aju JohnIn this episode, Dheeraj Tyagi and Aju John open up about the hidden struggles faced by South Asian students—from financial hardship and visa uncertainty to exploitation, isolation, and broken promises. 🇮🇳🇩🇪About Dheeraj Tyagi: Dheeraj was a Master’s student in Germany, working as a delivery rider for Uber Eats. Disturbed by the company’s unfair payment policies and poor working conditions, he chose to lead a protest alongside his co-workers. As a result, he was dismissed the very next day — leaving him unemployed for months. His story reflects a harsh reality that many South Asian students in Germany fear but...2025-07-251h 14
Beyond Borders PodcastGender, Identity & Visibility: Akassh K Aggarwal on LGBTQ+ Lives & Bollywood’s RoleIn this bold and heartfelt episode of Beyond Borders, Aakriti Dhawan speaks with designer, healer, and outspoken LGBTQ+ voice Akassh K Aggarwal. From his experiences navigating gender and identity to calling out tokenism in Bollywood, Akassh shares what it really means to be seen—and unseen—in Indian society.🌈 Topics Covered:Growing up queer in a conservative environmentThe cost of silence and the power of voiceBollywood’s evolving (and flawed) role in LGBTQ+ representationHow design, healing, and spiritual practice helped reclaim identityWhy inclusion must move beyond performative gestures💬 “It’s not just about being invited to the table. It...2025-07-1134 min
Beyond Borders PodcastIndia & Pakistan: A Conversation Beyond Borders | Unfiltered Stories of Culture & WomanhoodWhat happens when two women—one from India, one from Pakistan—sit down for an honest, no-politics conversation about life, culture, and identity? In this episode of Beyond Borders, I speak with Alishba, a Pakistani guest, to explore what growing up across the border really feels like. From shared foods and family expectations to media narratives and gender roles, nothing is off-limits. ✨ A rare, real exchange that cuts through noise, nationalism, and inherited narratives. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations that go beyond headlines and boundaries. #IndiaPakistan #BeyondBorders #CrossBorderStories #SouthAsia #WomenVoices #CultureAndIdentity #Podcast #UnfilteredConversations #AakritiDhaw...2025-06-2949 min
Beyond Borders PodcastTaboo No More: Nandita Khandelwal Talks Periods| PCOS | Women’s HealthIn this powerful episode, @NanditaKhandelwal (fitness and health coach) breaks the silence around women’s health issues that are often misunderstood or ignored. From period pain and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) to hormonal health and wellness, we explore why it’s time to normalize these conversations.🔔 Follow for more📲 Follow us on Instagram: / beyond_borderspod2025-06-2147 min
Beyond Borders PodcastArshi Gosh on being a TransWoman | Bollywood | Transition process | Representing IndiaShe started in a small town. Today, she wears the crown. In this powerful episode, Miss TransQueen India 2023 and Miss International Queen India 2024, Arshi Ghosh, opens up about her journey as a trans woman in India — from facing rejection and invisibility to becoming a national icon of beauty, strength, and change. We dive into what it was like growing up trans in small-town India, the pressure and power of pageantry, the deep need to be truly seen, and the ongoing fight to challenge stereotypes and claim space in a world that often resists difference.🔔 Follow for more📲 Follow u...2025-06-2137 min
Beyond Borders PodcastPress Freedom Day: Women journalists on Discrimination | Voice | SolutionMeena Kotwal, Shivalika Puri, Jaishree Kumar, Shumaila Khan, and host Aakriti Dhawan discuss the layered challenges of casteism, sexism, rape threats, online harassment, and the everyday fear of being a woman journalist in India. The world’s largest democracy, yet ranked 159th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index, what does reporting, resisting, and reclaiming space as a woman in the Indian newsroom mean?🔔 Follow for more📲 Follow us on Instagram: / beyond_borderspod2025-06-2147 min
Beyond Borders PodcastPallavi Garg on Women in male-dominated fields | Criminal Lawyer | Idea of a SuperwomanIn this powerful talk, Pallavi Garg — a fierce #criminal #lawyer breaking barriers in a male-dominated field - shares her journey, challenges in the courtroom, and take on the 'superwoman' label often placed on #women. A compelling chat on gender, grit, and redefining success.2025-06-2130 min
Beyond Borders PodcastDr. Mohsin Wali on Healthcare in India| Youngest Presidential Physician | Padma Shri | MBA at 61In this candid conversation, Dr. Wali shares fascinating insights from his decades-long medical career, what it’s like treating India’s top leaders, and his take on the future of healthcare in India as well as hope for young adults. We dive deep into a nation’s health pulse — with a few laughs along the way.🔔 Follow for more📲 Follow us on Instagram: / beyond_borderspod2025-06-2152 min
Beyond Borders PodcastSashank Navaladi on music as a Universal Language| Grammy Nomination | Ali Sethi | A.R. RahmanSashank Navaladi, is a distinguished Indian music composer, sarod player, and vocalist. He sits with us to talk about his journey - making cross-border music, and living as a South Asian in LA. He discusses his work with #alisethi #arrahman and #beck. To everyone out there striving to build a better world for themselves—this one's for you.Host: Aakriti Dhawan Editor: Lakshay Sharma /Subham SharmaProducer: Manish KumarStudio: Metrol Studios 00:00 Intro00:25 What is it like being in the limelight 1:56 Childhood and being an overachiever 2:30 Being on Pogo3:20 Going beyond the border4:40 Berklee College of Music/Be...2025-06-2126 min
Beyond Borders PodcastWomen's Day Special: A Candid Conversation with My MotherThis Women's Day, we're keeping it real. In this special Beyond Borders episode, I sit with my mother for an honest, unfiltered chat. Single parenting, shifting generational roles, mental health, and the sacrifices that shape motherhood. It’s a conversation that sparks more conversations—because they matter.To everyone out there striving to build a better world for themselves—this one's for you.Host: Aakriti Dhawan Editor: Lakshay Sharma /Subham SharmaProducer: Suhani Rai2025-06-2143 min
Beyond Borders PodcastEp. 1 Reena Rai on Challenging Stereotypes & Shaping InclusivityReena Rai, the visionary behind Miss TransQueen India, is on a mission to challenge stereotypes and reshape the narrative around inclusivity. In this episode, we dive into her journey—her struggles, victories, and the impact of true representation. How do we move beyond stereotypes? And what role does it take to shape a change? Tune in for an insightful conversation that goes beyond borders!"2025-05-3021 min