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The Tamil CreatorEP #47: Mathusha Senthil - Founder/CEO of Sex Toy Company (Thaen Pot) & Media Platform (Thaen X)Mathusha Senthil (@thushaa) is the CEO & Founder of sex toy company Thaen Pot (@thaenpot) and media platform Thaen X. She joins Ara on this week’s episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss how her goal of removing shame from the topic of sex, positive/negative feedback that Thaen Pot has received, how her day job ties into her business, her poor relationship with money until her mid-20s and much more.Follow Mathusha:- LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathushasenthil/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thushaa/)Tim...
2022-01-2343 min
TC TalksDating While Tamil Podcast: Love & SexualityIn this episode of myTamilDate's 'Dating While Tamil' podcast, guest speaker Mathusha Senthil, founder of Thaen Pot, discusses the need for open and healthy discussions around love and sexuality in the Tamil community.
Mathusha Senthil is the founder of Thaen Pot and Thaen X, a community that promotes sexual wellness in the South Asian diaspora, with a focus on empowering women.
To see video interview - https://tamilculture.com/dating-while-tamil-podcast-love-sexuality.
Dating While Tamil podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TC, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the...
2021-03-0149 min
Dash The CurryS2EP5 Let's Talk About Sex with Frida BanksDue to popular demand, we're back with a part 2 of our episode on sex featuring Frida Banks! Last season we explored this "taboo" topic and self-love in the context of growing up Tamil in the diaspora. This season, we're diving in deeper and answering some of your questions! Grab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice because this is guaranteed to be a good one.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/frida_banksMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusic
2020-04-291h 13
Dash The CurryS2EP5 Let's Talk About Sex with Frida BanksDue to popular demand, we're back with a part 2 of our episode on sex featuring Frida Banks! Last season we explored this "taboo" topic and self-love in the context of growing up Tamil in the diaspora. This season, we're diving in deeper and answering some of your questions! Grab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice because this is guaranteed to be a good one.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/frida_banksMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusic
2020-04-291h 13
Dash The CurryS2EP4 Queer and Tamil Part 2 with Abhi BalaThere is no "one" queer Tamil identity so today, we continue the conversation with a part two. Abhi joins Mathusha in conversation as they unpack labels and experiences growing up queer in the Tamil diaspora. Listen discretion is advised.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/abhxbalaMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusicResources:The 519 Church Street Community Centre - info@the519.orgANBU- abuseneverbecomesus@gmail.comAlliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention- education@asaap.ca...
2020-04-151h 07
Dash The CurryS2EP4 Queer and Tamil Part 2 with Abhi BalaThere is no "one" queer Tamil identity so today, we continue the conversation with a part two. Abhi joins Mathusha in conversation as they unpack labels and experiences growing up queer in the Tamil diaspora. Listen discretion is advised.Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/abhxbalaMusic:instagram.com/yanchanmusicResources:The 519 Church Street Community Centre - info@the519.orgANBU- abuseneverbecomesus@gmail.comAlliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention- education@asaap.ca...
2020-04-151h 07
Dash The CurryS2EP3 Queer and Tamil with Aranan SathianThe "Tamil" experience differs. No one experience is the same just as there is no "one" textbook definition of what it means to be Tamil. In today's episode, Aranan joins Mathusha in conversation as he shares what it was like growing up gay and Tamil in Toronto. Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/aranansathian/Music:instagram.com/yanchanmusic
2020-04-0140 min
Dash The CurryS2EP3 Queer and Tamil with Aranan SathianThe "Tamil" experience differs. No one experience is the same just as there is no "one" textbook definition of what it means to be Tamil. In today's episode, Aranan joins Mathusha in conversation as he shares what it was like growing up gay and Tamil in Toronto. Connect with Mathusha:instagram.com/thushaaConnect with our Guest:instagram.com/aranansathian/Music:instagram.com/yanchanmusic
2020-04-0140 min
Dash The CurryS2EP2 Hybrid Feminist with Darshika SelvasivamPart two of our two-parter features Darshika Selvasivam as she joins Mathusha in on the conversation about feminism. What happens when you don’t fit the mould for Western or perceived “Eastern” feminism? Dual-identity feminists… This one’s for you. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Darshika:https://twitter.com/darshiselhttps://www.instagram.com/darshi_sel/Music:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https://fanlink.to/bestfriend...
2020-03-1857 min
Dash The CurryS2EP2 Hybrid Feminist with Darshika SelvasivamPart two of our two-parter features Darshika Selvasivam as she joins Mathusha in on the conversation about feminism. What happens when you don’t fit the mould for Western or perceived “Eastern” feminism? Dual-identity feminists… This one’s for you. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Darshika:https://twitter.com/darshiselhttps://www.instagram.com/darshi_sel/Music:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https://fanlink.to/bestfriend...
2020-03-1857 min
Dash The CurryS2EP1 Eelam Tamil Feminism with TaintedByColourEpisode one kicks off with our first two-parter of the season. We break down Tamil feminism starting with Eelam Tamil feminists. @TaintedByColour joins Mathusha in the discussion. Do feminists even exist in Tamil Eelam? Find out this and more on this episode. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Tainted by Colour:https://instagram.com/taintedbycolourhttps://twitter.com/taintedbycolourMusic:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https...
2020-03-041h 00
Dash The CurryS2EP1 Eelam Tamil Feminism with TaintedByColourEpisode one kicks off with our first two-parter of the season. We break down Tamil feminism starting with Eelam Tamil feminists. @TaintedByColour joins Mathusha in the discussion. Do feminists even exist in Tamil Eelam? Find out this and more on this episode. Dash the Curry:https://instagram.com/dashthecurryhttp://twitter.com/askdashthecurry Connect with Mathusha:https://instagram.com/thushaahttps://twitter.com/thushaaConnect with Tainted by Colour:https://instagram.com/taintedbycolourhttps://twitter.com/taintedbycolourMusic:https://www.instagram.com/yanchanmusic/https...
2020-03-041h 00
Dash The CurryS1EP9 Toxic Masculinity with Sunthar VTrying to navigate toxic masculinity and its impact on all people can introduce you to complex roadblocks that are often easier to ignore than to address. On this episode of Dash the Curry, Sunthar joins Mathusha on the podcast to discuss toxic masculinity, the mental health toll on young men and how Sunthar is using comedy to combat these harmful norms and face them head-on. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with SuntharInstagram: instagram.com/suntharvWebsite: suntharv.com
2019-04-011h 02
Dash The CurryS1EP9 Toxic Masculinity with Sunthar VTrying to navigate toxic masculinity and its impact on all people can introduce you to complex roadblocks that are often easier to ignore than to address. On this episode of Dash the Curry, Sunthar joins Mathusha on the podcast to discuss toxic masculinity, the mental health toll on young men and how Sunthar is using comedy to combat these harmful norms and face them head-on. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with SuntharInstagram: instagram.com/suntharvWebsite: suntharv.com
2019-04-011h 02
Dash The CurryS1E8 You Don't Need A Publicist with Kasturi ShanOn today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Kasturi Shan, a hip hop publicist, brand strategist and currently a PR Director at Interscope, as they discuss working in the music industry, South Asian artists in the hip hop scene, working with some of the biggest names in hip hop, and what it means to be a multi-ethnic woman navigating all these fields. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with KasthuriInstagram: instagram.com/kasturishan/Intro Music: Hussel ft. Afrikan...
2019-03-101h 17
Dash The CurryS1E8 You Don't Need A Publicist with Kasturi ShanOn today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Kasturi Shan, a hip hop publicist, brand strategist and currently a PR Director at Interscope, as they discuss working in the music industry, South Asian artists in the hip hop scene, working with some of the biggest names in hip hop, and what it means to be a multi-ethnic woman navigating all these fields. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with KasthuriInstagram: instagram.com/kasturishan/Intro Music: Hussel ft. Afrikan...
2019-03-101h 17
Dash The CurryS1E7 Dash The Flip Flops with Krish and NivakeWe’re stoked to present to you the ultimate podcast crossover.On this episode, we chitchat with a couple of our fave OG Tamil podcasters from @hightopflippod (we’re their 60th episode!).We get personal— Find out how we got into podcasting, our past lives, a couple of what ifs, when our dreams died, and a whole lot more.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryGow: instagram.com/nglswrnThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with High Top Flip Flops Instagram: instagram.com/hightopflippodInstag...
2018-12-161h 43
Dash The CurryS1E7 Dash The Flip Flops with Krish and NivakeWe’re stoked to present to you the ultimate podcast crossover.On this episode, we chitchat with a couple of our fave OG Tamil podcasters from @hightopflippod (we’re their 60th episode!).We get personal— Find out how we got into podcasting, our past lives, a couple of what ifs, when our dreams died, and a whole lot more.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryGow: instagram.com/nglswrnThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with High Top Flip Flops Instagram: instagram.com/hightopflippodInstag...
2018-12-161h 43
Dash The CurryS1E6 Female Freedom Fighters with Abinaya NathanOn today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Abinaya Nathan, the former editor-in-chief of Tamilguardian.com and current editor as they discuss Women Freedom Fighters of the LTTE, feminism within the LTTE, Maaveerar Naal, and bridging the disconnect of Eelam and young diaspora Tamils. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with Abinaya Instagram: instagram.com/abiknathanhttps://tamilguardian.comResourcesPEARL: http://pearlaction.orgDr. Nimmi Gowrinathan: http://www.deviarchy.com/
2018-12-0255 min
Dash The CurryS1E6 Female Freedom Fighters with Abinaya NathanOn today's episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Abinaya Nathan, the former editor-in-chief of Tamilguardian.com and current editor as they discuss Women Freedom Fighters of the LTTE, feminism within the LTTE, Maaveerar Naal, and bridging the disconnect of Eelam and young diaspora Tamils. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with Abinaya Instagram: instagram.com/abiknathanhttps://tamilguardian.comResourcesPEARL: http://pearlaction.orgDr. Nimmi Gowrinathan: http://www.deviarchy.com/
2018-12-0255 min
Dash The CurryS1E5 Pettai Rap with Navz-47Eelam Tamil musicians have been carving out a name for themselves in the diaspora for years. Naveeni, more commonly known as Navz-47, is just one of the few Tamil female rappers who has quickly caught the attention of Tamils and non-Tamils globally with her powerful Tamil verses and unique sense of style. Mathusha sits down with Navz-47 to discuss her journey into music, defying musical and gender "norms", and her future projects. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with Navz-47
2018-11-1750 min
Dash The CurryS1E5 Pettai Rap with Navz-47Eelam Tamil musicians have been carving out a name for themselves in the diaspora for years. Naveeni, more commonly known as Navz-47, is just one of the few Tamil female rappers who has quickly caught the attention of Tamils and non-Tamils globally with her powerful Tamil verses and unique sense of style. Mathusha sits down with Navz-47 to discuss her journey into music, defying musical and gender "norms", and her future projects. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yachanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with Navz-47
2018-11-1750 min
Dash The CurryS1E4 I Hate Salads with Asvini RavindranVeganism... Privilege? Trend? Ethical? On this episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Asvini from Paws & Claws as they discuss navigating veganism as Tamil women in the diaspora.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with AsviniInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/asvinixo/Paws&Claws:https://www.instagram.com/pawsnclawstv/ & https://instagram.com/pawsnclawstvResources:https://www.meatfreemondays.com/http://www.TheHumaneLeague.orghttps://mercyforanimals.org/Howthaman: https://instagram.com/howthamanVegan Memes: https://instagram.com...
2018-09-161h 05
Dash The CurryS1E4 I Hate Salads with Asvini RavindranVeganism... Privilege? Trend? Ethical? On this episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Asvini from Paws & Claws as they discuss navigating veganism as Tamil women in the diaspora.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect with AsviniInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/asvinixo/Paws&Claws:https://www.instagram.com/pawsnclawstv/ & https://instagram.com/pawsnclawstvResources:https://www.meatfreemondays.com/http://www.TheHumaneLeague.orghttps://mercyforanimals.org/Howthaman: https://instagram.com/howthamanVegan Memes: https://instagram.com...
2018-09-161h 05
Dash The CurryS1E3 Womyn in Activism with Dharsha JegatheeswaranTamil women have been at the forefront of activism for decades. Today, women in Eelam and abroad continue to organize and lead calls for justice and change. On this episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Dharsha Jegatheeswaran who is the Research Director for Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research, a human rights lawyer, and Tamil-Canadian activist. They discuss activism as Tamil women and the personal hurdles they've experienced, witnessed, and have overcome. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yanchanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect...
2018-08-181h 06
Dash The CurryS1E3 Womyn in Activism with Dharsha JegatheeswaranTamil women have been at the forefront of activism for decades. Today, women in Eelam and abroad continue to organize and lead calls for justice and change. On this episode of Dash the Curry, Mathusha is joined by Dharsha Jegatheeswaran who is the Research Director for Adayaalam Centre for Policy Research, a human rights lawyer, and Tamil-Canadian activist. They discuss activism as Tamil women and the personal hurdles they've experienced, witnessed, and have overcome. Dash the Curry: instagram.com/DashTheCurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaaMusic: instagram.com/yanchanmusicEmail: AskDashTheCurry@gmail.comConnect...
2018-08-181h 06
Dash The CurryS1E2 Sexual Liberation with Frida BanksContent Warning: Sexual violenceOn this episode of Dash the Curry, @thushaa and @frida_banks explore all things sex, including the taboos associated around it and why talking about sex is important for sexual health and growth.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/dashthecurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaa Frida Banks: instagram.com/frida_banks & me@fridabanks.com Music: instagram.com/yanchanmusicaskdashthecurry@gmail.com Sexual Health Clinics in Toronto:https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-clinics/sexual-health-clinics/Frida's Recommendations: http://bit.ly/2vgdfTK
2018-08-041h 02
Dash The CurryS1E2 Sexual Liberation with Frida BanksContent Warning: Sexual violenceOn this episode of Dash the Curry, @thushaa and @frida_banks explore all things sex, including the taboos associated around it and why talking about sex is important for sexual health and growth.Dash the Curry: instagram.com/dashthecurryThushaa: instagram.com/thushaa Frida Banks: instagram.com/frida_banks & me@fridabanks.com Music: instagram.com/yanchanmusicaskdashthecurry@gmail.com Sexual Health Clinics in Toronto:https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-clinics/sexual-health-clinics/Frida's Recommendations: http://bit.ly/2vgdfTK
2018-08-041h 02
Dash The CurryS1E1 Dancing Around Thamilness with Yalini RajaAn exploration of topics revolving around society and culture from a diasporic Thamil feminist perspective.
2018-04-2951 min
Dash The CurryS1E1 Dancing Around Thamilness with Yalini RajaAn exploration of topics revolving around society and culture from a diasporic Thamil feminist perspective.
2018-04-2951 min