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Break the BarrierHonor Your Roots But Carve Your Own Path with Adharsh Kumar: Creator of Not Your Amma's KitchenI’m so excited to be speaking today with Adharsh Kumar, the creative genius behind Not Your Amma’s Kitchen—an Instagram sensation that’s redefining how we see South Indian cuisine. Through his stunning videos and down-to-earth approach, Adharsh invites us into his kitchen and his heritage, proving that cooking is not just about recipes—it’s about identity, connection, and reclaiming the flavors that shaped us. Whether he’s sharing a family heirloom recipe or putting his own spin on a classic, Adharsh is blending tradition with modern flair, making sure every bite—and every story—feels like home. Today...2025-06-2646 min
Break the BarrierShe's Likeable with Aparna Shewakramani: Reality TV Star, Author, and SpeakerWhat does breaking the barrier mean for Aparna? Redefining success on your own timeline I’m so excited to be speaking today with Aparna Shewakramani, a South Asian author, speaker, and unapologetic voice for women choosing to live life on her own terms. You may recognize her from Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, where she quickly became a standout for her honesty, self-assurance, and refusal to settle. Since then, Aparna has sparked global conversations about modern dating, cultural expectations, and redefining what it means to be "too much." As the author of She’s Unlikeable, she dives deeper into h...2025-05-2950 min
Break the BarrierEmbracing Your Voice & Navigating Self-Discovery with Milan Mathew: Beauty Influencer & Vogue ModelWhat does breaking the barrier mean for Milan? Being loud in a space that didn’t allow that for us I’m so excited to be speaking today with Milan Mathew, a force in the beauty and content world who’s redefining what it means to shine in your own skin. From bold makeup looks that celebrate melanin-rich tones to scroll-stopping TikTok and Instagram reels that mix humor with heart, Milan brings color, confidence, and charisma to everything she does - so much so that she just released her feature with Vogue India - an incredible win for our...2025-04-291h 03
Break the BarrierSometimes It's Kismat with Nimesh Patel: Comedian & Emmy-Nominated Writer, ex-SNLWhat does it mean to Nimesh to break the barrier? Just start doing I’m so excited to be speaking today with Nimesh Patel, a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer. Nimesh made history in 2017 as the first Indian American writer for Saturday Night Live. Beyond SNL, Nimesh has written for events like the academy awards and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, working alongside big names like Chris Rock and Hasan Minhaj. In this episode we cover:1. His journey from graduating with a finance degree at NYU to getting the blessing from Chris Rock which lit th...2025-03-2642 min
Break the BarrierSometimes It's Kismat with Nimesh Patel: Comedian & Emmy-Nominated Writer, ex-SNLWhat does it mean to Nimesh to break the barrier? Just start doing I’m so excited to be speaking today with Nimesh Patel, a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer. Nimesh made history in 2017 as the first Indian American writer for Saturday Night Live. Beyond SNL, Nimesh has written for events like the academy awards and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, working alongside big names like Chris Rock and Hasan Minhaj. In this episode we cover:1. His journey from graduating with a finance degree at NYU to getting the blessing from Chris Rock which lit th...2025-03-2642 min
Break the BarrierNo Dusty Sons with Payal Desai: Wife, Mother, and Former Teacher Turned Full Time CreatorI’m so excited to be speaking today with Payal Desai: a wife, mother, and a former middle school teacher turned full time content creator on social media. After her hilarious “no dusty sons” videos went viral on Instagram, she amassed a 349K following and took the leap of faith to pursue her passion full time. As a true teacher at heart, Payal is passionate about using her platform to deconstruct parenting myths and gender stereotypes while amplifying South Asian voices. She has many gems to share with us regarding her journey, and during this episode we’ll get to learn...2025-02-1943 min
Break the BarrierBeyond Coconut & Spice with Rene Subash: South Indian Malayali Chef & Viral Sensation Food BloggerI’m so excited to be speaking today with Rene Subash, a South Indian Malayali food blogger whose cooking videos have been a viral sensation. She’s on a mission to make authentic traditional recipes less intimidating and more fun. Based in Liverpool, UK, Rene shares recipes passed down through generations of her Indian family, all while showing that South Indian cuisine doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. Her approach is all about breaking things down, keeping it simple, and making traditional cooking accessible to everyone. We’re excited to dive into her story, her tips for...2025-01-2857 min
Break the BarrierLet's Talk Songwriting with Rianjali: Singer, Songwriter, and ProducerI’m so excited to be speaking today with Rianjali, a South Asian American singer, songwriter, and now producer hailing from Queens, NY. While in school, she was trained in Western vocals during her acceptance to the prestigious LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. While speaking with Rianjali off the mic, I learned she was a former domestic violence case worker in hopes of becoming a mental health therapist. As someone who initially saw music as a passion project, her passion turned into a full-blown career as opportunities came knocking on her doorstep. And we’re not talking abou...2022-12-151h 07
Break the BarrierLet's Talk Modeling with Lana Patel: Trans Model, Activist, and Social Media PersonalityI’m so excited to be speaking today with our one and only Ms. Lana Patel, an Afro-Indo-Caribbean trans woman who is a model and has been the face of brands like Pantene, Live Tinted, and HoliChic to name a few. She is also an activist in the LGBTQ+ space and leverages her social media presence to fight for trans individuals to have a seat at the table. Her mantra is that true liberation can only be achieved once each human being is seen as an equal. I met Lana at a Brown Girl Magazine event back in...2022-11-3040 min
Break the BarrierLet's Talk Photography with Pooja Shah, Chicago Photographer and Founder of TEMBO TONESI’m so excited to be speaking today with Pooja Shah, a Kenyan-Indian-American woman who is a full-time photographer, creative director, and founder of TEMBO TONES: a multidisciplinary, creative studio focusing on photo artistry and brand design. Pooja’s cultural identity shapes how she sees the world and inspires her communications with BIPOC creative communities. Her photography explores the themes of nostalgia, identity, and slow living to honor and reclaim the experience of black and brown people. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs and storytellers of color craft impactful visual experiences and today, TEMBO TONES is recognized to work acro...2022-11-1045 min
Break the BarrierLet's Talk NBA Dancing with Kajal Raju, Professional NBA Dancer for the Charlotte HornetsI’m so excited to be speaking today with Kajal Raju, the first South Asian woman to dance for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. She just recently completed a year on this dance team, and she balances this career with a full-time role in tech as a Product Manager. She is passionate about amplifying South Asian voices in the arts and entertainment industry, and has so many gems to share with us regarding her journey. In this episode, we will highlight Kajal’s journey on how she moved across the country from California to North Carolina to pursue...2022-10-2640 min
Break the BarrierLet's Talk Brand Partnerships & Growth Strategies with Sweta Sridhar, Digital Lifestyle Content Creator and Career CoachWhat does breaking the barrier mean for Sweta? "It's intersecting passion with purpose," she answers. The guest on today’s episode is very special to me, as she’s one of my dear friends. Sweta Sridhar is a woman who wears multiple hats. During the day, she works as a Product Marketing Manager in the financial services and technology industry, and by night she is a career coach and digital content creator. She has made noteworthy accomplishments in the media space including partnerships with L’Oreal, H&M, Amazon, Liquid IV, Bumble, and other fast-growing Fortune 100 brands. I truly...2022-10-0547 min