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Global Desi WomenWeaving Stories of Tradition and Sustainability: The Journey of Vithika Curated WeavesSend us a textIn this episode of Global Desi Women, join host Arti Solanki and co-hosts Bhavana Shelley and Karishma Shelley as we talk to incredibly talented Shruti Asher, co-founder of Breathing Fabrics Co. and the visionary behind Vithika Curated Weaves.Breathing Fabrics Co. (BFC), founded by Shruti Ashar & Mona Sheth in April’24, is a result of a simple idea coming to life through consistent action and love for comfortable, conscious fashion.Style to us is about keeping it real and classy. Each product is ha...2024-12-1451 min
Global Desi WomenThe Weight of Expectations: Navigating Indian Parental Pressure and Finding Your Own PathSend us a textIn this episode of Global Desi Women, guest host Natasha Solanki joins co-hosts Karishma Shelley, Simki Palicha, and Tanvi Solanki to explore the many layers of Indian parental expectations and how they shape life’s biggest choices—from careers to relationships, and eventually, starting a family. Growing up in an Indian household often means facing high expectations in every area of life, and the hosts open up about the impact these pressures have had on them personally, beginning with career choices. They discuss how their families' guidance (and sometimes demands) influenced the paths they...2024-11-0945 min
Global Desi WomenEmpowered Goals: A Desi Woman’s Guide to Crafting an Inspiring Year AheadSend us a textAs we prepare for the new year, many of us are thinking about the goals we want to set, yet setting these goals as Desi women comes with unique cultural perspectives and expectations. Join host Arti Solanki a Business Coach / Real Estate Broker, alongside co-hosts Karishma Shelley and Bhavana Shelley, in this special episode where we break down what it means to set goals that truly resonate with our identities and ambitions.From redefining personal boundaries to navigating family expectations, we’ll talk through every aspect of building goals that feel bot...2024-11-0446 min
Global Desi WomenIndian Festivals and how we celebrate it.Send us a textIn this episode of Global Desi Women, we celebrate one of the most cherished aspects of Indian culture—our festivals. Whether it’s the shimmering lights of Diwali, the vibrant colors of Holi, or the soulful celebrations of Eid, Indian festivals are rich with tradition and cultural significance. But how do these grand celebrations evolve when we're living abroad? How do we keep the spirit of these festivals alive while navigating life in a different cultural setting? Host Arti Solanki and her co-hosts Bhavana Shelley, Vinoo Palicha, and Karishma Shelley dive into...2024-09-2851 min
Global Desi WomenOur Moms—Raising First Generation in AmericaSend us a textIn this episode of Global Desi Women, host Arti Solanki is joined by Natasha Gandhi, Dr. Reena Jasani, and Karishma Shelley for an intimate and enlightening discussion about their mothers and the unique experiences of being raised as first-generation Indian Americans. The episode dives deep into the rich cultural traditions, values, and methods their moms used while navigating life in a new country, often in contrast to the approaches of mothers from other cultures.Each of the co-hosts brings their own story to the table, creating a tapestry of shared and...2024-09-0745 min