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Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS3 Ep 2- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Anjali Jariwala Founder of FIT AdvisorsWhy does money still feel stressful, even when things are “fine”?In this episode of Everyday Equity, Puja Ari sits down with Anjali Jariwala, founder of FIT Advisors, to talk about money trauma, cultural conditioning, and why traditional financial advice often misses the mark.Anjali shares how growing up as a child of immigrants shaped her relationship with money and how guilt, scarcity and fear quietly influence financial decisions. This conversation reframes money as a tool, not a source of shame.If money has ever felt emotional, confusing, or over...
2026-02-1037 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 13- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Nicole Tsong, three-time author, former journalist and Founder of Nicole Song CoachingIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, host Pooja Kothari speaks with Nicole Song three-time author, former journalist, and founder of Nicole Song Coaching about equity, identity, and self-worth.Nicole reflects on movement, mindfulness, caregiving, and the Asian American experience, sharing how representation, boundaries, and community shape everyday equity. A thoughtful conversation on belonging, visibility and creating change from the inside out.
2026-02-0631 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 12- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Alana C. Brown, Attorney and Founder of A Cultured BusinessIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari sits down with Alana C. Brown, attorney, founder of A Cultured Business, and creator of the Safe Sister Circle.They talk about culturally specific support for survivors of violence, why equity has to start inside organizations and what it looks like to lead with care, power-sharing, and accountability especially for women of color in nonprofit leadership.
2026-02-0629 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 11- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Burhan Razi VP National Committee for Responsive PhilanthropyIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari talks with Burhan Razi, VP and COO of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, about what equity looks like in day-to-day operations.They discuss four-day workweeks, paid family leave, and why centering wellness and care inside organizations isn’t a perk, it’s an equity practice. A practical conversation on moving from values to systems that actually support people.
2026-02-0630 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 10- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Kia Scipio lawyer and Founder of IC CreativeIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari sits down with Kia Scipio lawyer, culture change leader, and founder of IC Creative for a candid conversation about what equity looks like when the pressure is on.Kia shares how early experiences of racism shaped her commitment to positive social change, and why workplace “commitments” to DEI often collapse when it gets uncomfortable. Together, they unpack how silence becomes complicity, why equity can’t be treated like a separate initiative, and what it actually takes to embed...
2026-02-0527 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 9- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Mahalene Dulay, Wealth Advisor and Founder of Modern Wealth CollectiveIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari sits down with Mahalene Dulay, wealth advisor and founder of Modern Wealth Collective, to talk about money, power, and equity.Mahalene shares her journey as a daughter of Filipino immigrants and why she created a wealth practice centered on women of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and first-generation wealth builders. Together, they explore how financial systems exclude, how money trauma shows up across income levels, and how access to financial education can shift long-term impact.A grounded...
2026-02-0530 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 8- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Kamana Khadka founder of Unlocking InclusionIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari speaks with Kamana Khadka, inclusive culture strategist, DE&I Manager at Cable One/Sparklight, and founder of Unlocking Inclusion.Khadka shares her journey from Nepal to the U.S. and the experiences that made equity personal, navigating identity as an immigrant, witnessing language and healthcare barriers in refugee communities and raising a child in systems not built with everyone in mind.Together, they explore what everyday equity really looks like: noticing who’s excluded, embedding in...
2026-02-0327 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 7- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins psychotherapist and trauma-informed practitionerIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Puja Ari is joined by Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, psychotherapist, former elite Division I athlete, and trauma-informed practitioner.Laura shares her deeply personal journey, growing up as the child of immigrants and refugees, navigating elite sports shaped by obedience, overtraining and silence and later reckoning with the long-term impacts of trauma on the body, identity and sense of belonging.Together, Puja and Laura explore what it means to take a trauma-informed approach to sports, parenting, leadership, and everyday...
2026-02-0337 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 6- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Ming Chen, Career & Executive Coach for Women of Color in TechIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, we’re joined by Ming Chen, a career and executive coach supporting women of color in tech. With over 20 years of leadership experience and her work as a facilitator at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ming shares how equity, values, and community shape leadership and career growth. She is also the founder of Nebula Coaching, where she helps clients navigate pivotal career moments with clarity and purpose.
2026-01-3031 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 EP 5- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Meenadchi, Author, Speaker & Holistic FacilitatorIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, we’re joined by Meenadchi, whose work centers dignity, accountability, and belonging in leadership and organizational culture. Through coaching and facilitation, she supports people and teams in examining power, identity, and impact helping equity show up in everyday decisions, not just statements or strategy.
2026-01-3029 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 4- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Grace Yung Foster CEO The Inclusion Initiative,In this episode of Everyday Equity, we’re joined by Grace Yung Foster, founder and CEO of The Inclusion Initiative, for a powerful conversation on identity, belonging, and equity through the lens of transracial adoption and foster care.Grace shares her lived experience as an international adoptee and foster care alum, and how these often-invisible identities shape how people navigate work, community, and belonging. We explore why assimilation causes harm, how systems silence adoptees and foster alumni as adults, and what true inclusion looks like when intersectional identities are acknowledged and su...
2026-01-2929 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 3- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Changed Episode with Ariane HunterThis week, Pooja Kothari sits down with Arianne Hunter author, speaker, and work culture critic for a real talk conversation on workplace inequity, hustle culture, and what “Career liberation” actually looks like.They dig into why DEI backlash matters, how to handle hard conversations without ego, and the small acts of equity that make a big difference—like passing the mic, using your privilege, and showing up for community care at work.Sharp, honest, and full of gems you can use today.
2026-01-2930 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep 2- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Judy Tsuei of Unapologetically HumanIn this episode, host Pooja Kothari is joined by Judy Tsuei, author, coach and entrepreneur. Judy brings a thoughtful, human-centered perspective on equity, self-trust, leadership, and the inner work required to create meaningful external change.This conversation centers on how personal awareness, boundaries and values shape inclusive leadership and why equity work must include reflection, care,and intentional action. Judy shares insights that challenge performative approaches and invite leaders to slow down, listen and lead with clarity and integrity.A reflective, practical episode for anyone thinking deeply about how change actually...
2026-01-2830 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS2 Ep1- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Maxine Legall of Thrive InclusivelyIn this episode, host Pooja Kothari sits down with Maxine L. Legall, founder and CEO of Thrive Inclusively LLC. With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate spaces, Maxine shares practical, no-nonsense insights on inclusion, cultural change, leadership, and why resilience and self-care are essential — not optional — for sustainable impact.This conversation moves past theory and into action. How organizations can do better. How leaders can show up differently and how everyday choices can create real, lasting change.If you’re looking for grounded, actionable perspectives on equity...
2026-01-2829 minPost Class Brag
Post Class BragEp. 84 Pooja Kothari - Union YogaIt has been way too long since we had a yogi on the pod! This week we have Pooja Kothari on talking about her studio in Columbus, OH. Union Yoga offers a variety of classes from 26&2 (Traditional Bikram), Slow Flow, and Hot Sculpt. Want to try Union Yoga? New students can try a full month of classes for only $20! Find more on Instagram:@unionyoga.powell & @poojakotz@postclassbrag & @katiebragaw
2026-01-2154 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeS3 EP 1- Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change with Brianne BrinkerIn Season 3, Episode 1 of Everyday Equity: Everyday ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari sits down with Brianne Brinker, a Kent State Hall of Fame hockey player, longtime assistant athletic director at Union College, and author of "Skating Out of the Vault":A Trans Woman's Escape from the Game of Masculinity." Brianne shares her journey of coming out, being true to herself and to the sport she loves. We discuss her motivation to write her memoir and how visibility, belonging and compassion can change lives, especially for young people who feel isolated.
2026-01-2043 minEveryday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change
Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a ChangeMLK DAY PODCASTIn this episode of Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways to Make a Change, Pooja Kothari addresses a question many adults avoid: when should we start talking to children about white supremacy, race, gender, disability, and power?Drawing from her experience as a parent, Pooja explains why these conversations don’t start for children, they start as practice for adults. The early years are about building our own language, courage, historical understanding, and habits so we’re prepared to talk honestly when it matters most.This episode also challenges how we talk about figures like Martin Luther King...
2026-01-1902 minBe A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja
Be A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil TanejaZakir Khan on Be A Man, Yaar!On this episode of Be A Man, Yaar! India’s Most-Loved Launda - Zakir Khan - reflects on his childhood, relationships, his views on the world and of-course, on comedy. FEATURING: Zakir Khan CREATED & HOSTED BY: Nikhil Taneja DIRECTED BY: Gabriel Ghoderao PRODUCED BY: Yuvaa Originals (Nikhil Taneja, Amritpal Bindra, Anand Tiwari) DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Ihjaz Aziz EDITOR: Hemant Jena EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Nirbhay Kumar CREATIVE PRODUCER: Richa Rungta & Suyash Agarwal ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Sa...
2024-07-2555 minGrad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs
Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs236: How to Identify and Respond to Microaggressions and Unconscious Biases with Pooja Kothari, Esq.On today’s episode, Pooja Kothari, Esq. dives into the tricky subject of how to identify and respond to micro aggressions and unconscious biases. Pooja spent 7 years as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice in Brooklyn trying numerous felony and misdemeanor cases. She is the founder of Boundless Awareness, LLC—a consulting firm that develops customized unconscious bias training for law firms, nonprofits, and universities. Pooja values compassion and nonjudgement, creating experiential, interactive workshops that engage clients in safe, fun, and fulfilling anti-bias education. On the show, we cover what...
2024-02-1642 minGrad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs
Grad School Femtoring: Inclusive Grad School Stories, Personal Development, and Productivity Tips for First-Gen BIPOCs234: Everyday Equity: Everyday Ways To Make A ChangeIn this collaborative podcast episode, I share a recording of a recent LinkedIn live I was part of where Pooja Kothari, founder of Boundless Awareness, interviewed me on the topic of everyday equity. I share my personal experiences and strategies related to increasing equity in my work and personal life. We also both stress the necessity of self-education in the journey of anti-oppression and the importance of believing and respecting others' experiences.  WatchPreorder my forthcoming book by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠isgradschoolforme.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to speak at your upcoming professional development event.  Follow me on your favorite social media platforms: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...
2024-02-0935 minWhispering Wisdom (In Hindi)
Whispering Wisdom (In Hindi)S.02 - Ep.06 : Kaise Karein Pait Pooja, Baad Mein Kaam Dooja - Listening To Your Gut FeelingAap shayad pait mein kai raaz chhupa sakte hain. Lekin aapke pait aur poore gut system main kya raaz chhupe hain? Iss topic par kuchh baatein share ki hain ek integrative nutritionist health coach Payal Kothari ne. Iss episode mein suniye ki gut health ka impact humare overall well-being par kaise hota hai. Gut bacteria, prebiotics aur probiotics kya hain aur kyon important hain ye samajhiye. Jaaniye kaise humari mental health bhi isse connected hai. Aur tips leejiye ki kaise ek achhi nutritive diet se beemariyon ko door rakha jaa sakta hai. Aap chahe ek de...
2023-11-181h 07Be A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja
Be A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil TanejaVicky Kaushal on Be A Man, Yaar!On this episode of #BeAManYaar, India’s favourite Beeba Munda - Vicky Kaushal - talks about Katrina Kaif, life after marriage, growing up with insecurities and ‘inferiority complexes’ mental health, and the spectrum of modern day masculinity. This heartfelt conversation is available on Spotify. FEATURING: Vicky Kaushal CREATED & HOSTED BY: Nikhil Taneja  SERIES DIRECTED BY: Gabriel Ghoderao  EPISODE DIRECTED BY: Sakshi Gurnani PRODUCED BY: Yuvaa Originals (Nikhil Taneja, Amritpal Bindra, Anand Tiwari)  DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Rahul Joyanamm  EDITOR...
2023-09-1147 minEverything Environment by Mongabay India
Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaGigaWhat: Creating rural jobs with renewablesLack of energy access limits the rural economy. But reliable electricity creates an infrastructure for rural entrepreneurs and gives people a chance to work on their aspirations. In rural India, decentralised renewable energy options – primarily solar power – are creating livelihood and business opportunities. Decentralised renewable energy systems are primarily independent of the central power grid and the energy is generated close to its area of use. To address daily issues that arise out of lack of power, startups and organisations are creating and modifying decentralised renewable energy (DRE) solutions in India’s villages, burgeoning towns and metros. ...
2022-08-2220 minLegal Mastermind Podcast - Presented By Market My Market
Legal Mastermind Podcast - Presented By Market My MarketEP 161 - Pooja Kothari - Addressing Bias in the WorkplacePooja Kothari is a former Public Defender of seven years who found a desire to highlight the bias in the legal system. She has since created tools and methods to combat and educate bias in the workplace and in everyday life. Kothari created the anti-bias organization Boundless Awareness with the mission to build inclusive spaces.Boundless Awareness designs and facilitates workshops for committed companies and individuals that engage people to understand what language they are using that influences attitudes, behavior, and decision-making. Connect with Boundless Awareness' website: https://www.boundlessawareness.com/Connect...
2022-06-0629 minEverything Environment by Mongabay India
Everything Environment by Mongabay IndiaGigaWhat: Clean WasteThe world is looking towards the sun, wind, and other alternatives for energy, and so is India, as a way to tackle climate change and other environmental issues. The sight of solar and wind farms, rooftops lined with solar panels, and electricity-powered vehicles might soon be common. For the first episode of GigaWhat, we begin at the end. Where do solar modules go when they are no longer in use? What happens when a wind turbine finishes its lifecycle? Or when an electric car battery stops working? What happens to the materials that remain after...
2022-02-2523 min