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Brown Girl UnscriptedEp 45: Are best friends the new boyfriends? (or not)Rucha sits down to dissect the recent vogue article about best friends being the new 'boyfriends', making new friendships in your twenties and everything in between. She also covers how much friendships can be important to you when you get into a relationship, the way to balance it all and figure out what is working for you.Vogue Article: https://www.vogue.com/article/is-having-a-boyfriend-embarrassing-now
2026-02-1006 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 44: She walked away from med school for this ONE roleRucha sits down with Databricks leader Nidhi DeSutter and chats about all things imposter syndrome in the tech industry, pursuing tech vs. medicine as a first gen baddie, and how to break into a career like solutions engineering.Nidhi's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nd3/
2026-01-3031 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 43: Harvard, Accenture, & How To Accomplish It AllRucha sits down with Accenture Consultant, Harvard Speaker and Founder of Beauty in Balance, Alisha Gupta. This episode is for you if you're someone with multiple career interests, juggling a few passions, struggling with career comparison and wanting to achieve ALL your dreams yet feeling overwhelmed and limited. We got you
2026-01-1825 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 42: Scared of Investing? This Founder Has Your BackRucha sits down with Anam Lakhani, Forbes 30U30 featured FinTech founder of Alinea. Anam and her co-founders built this app to help the girlies invest easily, build wealth the right way and also learn along the way. If you're tired of hearing everyone talking about how investing is so good but always feel intimidated the second you try to open a brokerage account, then this episode is FOR YOU. Anam Lakhani: https://www.forbes.com/profile/alinea/Download Alinea: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alinea-personalized-investing/id1554623825Brown Girl Unscripted...
2026-01-0915 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 41: tired of swiping? meet the founder fixing NYC dating IRLDating app burnout is real. In 2025, everyone is looking for an exit strategy from the 'swiping era.' Today, I’m sitting down with Ariana Nathani, the founder of Drinks First and the mastermind behind NYC's most viral IRL mixers. We discuss ghosting, pettiness, dating in NYC, why ghosting has become the norm, and how she’s built a dating ecosystem that actually works without the apps.Ariana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariana.nathani/?hl=enDrinks First: https://www.instagram.com/drinks.first/?hl=enBrown Girl Unscripted Instagram: https://www.inst...
2025-12-2027 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep 40: how to start a tech company and become a youtuber ft. Natalie BarbuEver been curious about how to start a tech company and becoming a Forbes30U30? Or... maybe you wanted to become a YouTuber full-time. Well, on this week's episode with Natalie Barbu, Founder of Rella and Creator, we chat all things engineering school, growing a startup, and building an audience. Let's get unscripted and make sure you have a google doc or pen and paper near you, because you WILL want to take notes :)Natalie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliebarbu/?hl=enNatalie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieBarbu ...
2025-12-1325 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep39: setting your own relationship standards in 2025Rucha dives into what it means to have relationship standards and how to even start contrary to what is the norm currently for dating standards and “men are trash” culture.Join our community for career & growth content: https://www.browngirlunscripted.comContact Us: hello@browngirlunscripted.comLets be besties!!TikTok: @browngirlunscriptedInstagram: @browngirlunscriptedYoutube: Brown Girl UnscriptedRucha:Instagram: @ruchadaveofficialTikTok: ruchadaveofficialsend those stories in at hell...
2025-08-2410 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep38: is manifestation just neuroscience? ft. founders of Inspired DelusionsRucha chats with Founders of Inspired Delusions Podcast and Community, Kayma Wolday and Olivia Rose Thomas about all things neuroscience and what it means to be delusional.Join our Community for career & growth content: https://www.browngirlunscripted.comInspired Delusions: @inspireddelusions on all platformsContact Us: hello@browngirlunscripted.comLets be besties!!TikTok: @browngirlunscriptedInstagram: @browngirlunscriptedYoutube: Brown Girl UnscriptedRucha:Instagram: @ruchadaveofficialTikTok: ruchadave...
2025-08-1738 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep 37: how to overcome "feeling behind" in your 20sHello cuties! Rucha shares how community and genuine connections are your superpower in manifesting those dream career goals- especially when you feel behind. This isn't another boring video about networking and reaching out to the hiring manager or anything of that sort. This episode breaks down the basics to make sure you're never feeling bogged down again in comparison or fear. FREE digital resources to: stan.store/browngirlunscriptedJoin our Community for career & growth content: https://www.browngirlunscripted.substack.com/My F...
2025-08-0409 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep36: is hating your body in high-school a right of passage?Rucha dives into the experience of navigating fluctuating emotions about your body and shares the 3 tips she has learned after overcoming body struggles of her own, and has changed how she shows up in every single other area of her life too. If you're feeling weird about your body, navigating insecurities or just someone ready to start feeling GOOD in their body- then this episode is for you!FREE digital resources to GLOW UP: stan.store/browngirlunscriptedJoin our Community for career & growth content: https://ruchadaveofficial.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D
2025-07-2808 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep35: you don't need to fit into a box to "make it"In this week's episode with Rucha, we dive into growing up in a competitive environment, being first gen who doesn't fit into the mold, grief, external criticism and learning to trust yourself and your path amongst that, and so much more. This episode is for anyone who fe\els behind, lost, and like your environment is not a match to the person you're trying to become- this is a safe space
2025-06-2712 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep34: "female" founder is a self fulfilling prophecyIn this episode of Brown Girl Unscripted, Rucha sits down with Aleksandra Medina and Katrin Kaurov, the Gen Z powerhouse duo behind FRICH, the financial-wellness app that helps you see exactly where you stand—and where others at your age and in your career are so you stop feeling stuck or behind.We have a blast unpacking:Download FRICH and get your first personalized career + salary snapshot: https://www.getfrich.com/ 📸 Follow Aleksandra and Katrin: Aleksandra Medina (Co‑founder & CPO): / aleksandramedin Katrin Kaurov (Co‑founder & CEO): / cagnzsoo6sa (best public founder post) F...
2025-06-2345 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp33: How she’s raising feminist sons and turned it into part of her careerIn this episode of Brown Girl Unscripted, Rucha sits down with Payal Desai, an educator and creator, to discuss her VIRAL catchphrase "dusty son", her efforts in raising her sons to be respectful and dismantling the patriarchy through her platform.We delve into the meaning of being "dusty," the motivations behind Payal's activism, the traditional "mother-in-law" trope, evolving relationship dynamics among millennials and Gen Z, and the impact of generational trauma. This conversation offers a deep dive into cultural narratives and personal growth.Tune into this engaging episode and share your thoughts in the comments:What resonated with...
2025-06-2357 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep32: you don’t need to have it together to be powerful | brown girl unscripted podcastIn this episode of Brown Girl Unscripted, Rucha sits down with Caitlyn Kumi, Forbes 30 Under 30 Founder of the digital media company, Miss EmpowHer and a beacon of the term "pretty wealthy woman".We get into the nitty gritty of the myth that you need to have it all together to be a pretty wealthy woman in your 20s and what it means to set yourself up for success, avoid burnout, and be HAPPY as you're building out an extraordinary life for yourself. Tune into this riveting episode and let me know in the comments what stood out the most...
2025-06-2332 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 31: From Quarter Life Crisis to the FIRST Organic Mongolian Skincare Brandin this episode of brown girl unscripted, rucha sits down with khulan davaadorj, founder of the award-winning mongolian skincare brand, lhamour.khulan gets real about her mindset, building a global beauty brand rooted in sustainability and self-love, and what it means to stay authentic while navigating your career and personal life.this episode is for anyone who’s dreaming bigger, craving deeper self-love, or looking to hear from a powerful woman building beauty on her own terms.🔗 connect with khulan & lhamour:🌐 w...
2025-05-1734 minBrown Girl Unscriptedep30: 22 & building a vintage watch empire?! ft. kismet reserve founder mina hasanIn this episode of Brown Girl Unscripted, we sit down with Mina Hasan, the visionary behind the viral vintage watch brand, The Kismet Reserve. After a bold decision to leave her corporate job, Mina transformed her passion for vintage timepieces into a thriving business that celebrates heritage, sustainability, and South Asian identity.We delve into:Her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurshipThe inspiration behind The Kismet ReserveNavigating grief and channeling it into purposeBuilding a brand that resonates with a global audienceWhether you're contemplating a career shift, passionate about fashion, or seeking inspiration from a trailblazing South Asian woman, this...
2025-05-0736 minBrown Girl Unscriptedwe don’t do mean girls ft. aimon ali (fashion talks founder & influencer)join the unscripted fam on youtube: youtube.com/@browngirlunscripted
2025-02-2850 minBrown Girl Unscriptedhow to casually run for a marathon 101 ft. prasiddhi jain (founder, consultant, and creator)in this episode of brown girl unscripted, rucha sits down with prasiddhi jain — marathon runner, founder of thinkhers, and consultant at ey
2025-02-1737 minBrown Girl Unscriptedtwenty-four, lost & figuring it out in nyc ❄️💌 ft. sarah mcduff | cozy girl talkJOIN THE YOUTUBE UNSCRIPTED FAM : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weQmnTZfqJc&t=629sSarah's Podcast:https://youtube.com/@notsarahmcduff?si=qXv_XEtlJlZ4o9khSarah's IG:https://www.instagram.com/notsarahmcduff?igsh=aThoYTF4Nm9jbHl0Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/ruchadaveofficial/
2025-02-1231 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 26: my unscripted diary of reinventing yourselfDaily short clips: https://www.youtube.com/@browngirlunscripted/videos
2025-01-2711 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 25: POV- what if being "that girl" was overrated & kinda dumbDive into this solo episode with me where I chat about the "THAT girl" trend alongside my experiences and journey to being MY girl, why being that girl is overrated and also why it’s toxic in case you’ve been comparing yourself a lot to everyone’s 2024 wins, resolutions, and highlights on social media recently.
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2025-01-1918 minBrown Girl UnscriptedWhat if you just quit your job to be a model? ft. Sejal Sharma, Ford Models.Come hang with Rucha and her guest, Sejal Sharma, who is a Ford Model, having shot for big names like SKIMS, Savage Fenty, and more. She shares her story about quitting her job, signing with Ford Models, self doubt, starting out as a model, modeling as a business and so much more.
2025-01-1255 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEp 23: 2024 Glow Up Guide( lowlights, highlights, and lessonsJoin Rucha as she chats about this years LOWLIGHTS, HIGHLIGHTS, and LESSONS.
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2025-01-0823 minBrown Girl Unscriptedliving in NYC as a brown girl in your twenties ft. event planner pankti patelJoin Rucha as she has a yap session with Pankti Doshi, NYC Event Planner talking about all things life in nyc, twenties, career, and more.
2024-12-2529 minBrown Girl UnscriptedEP21: Hot girls burnout tooJoin Rucha as she has a solo yap session chatting about burnout, the real sh*t about being ambitious that no one really talks about, and more.
2024-12-1915 minBrown Girl UnscriptedDear Teenage Me: Things I Wish I Knew (Pt. 1)Join Rucha as she has a solo yap session chatting about connecting back with her teenage self, crazy emotions, measuring progress at the end of the year and more.
2024-12-0510 minBrown Girl UnscriptedIs it a red flag or are you just bored? ft. Sana Ali (CEO & VP of Marketing)Join Rucha as she has on Sana Ali, Co-Founder of Samosas and Soulmates, and VP of Marketing at iHeart Radio, Entrepreneur and more big names. They chat all things dating in 2024, thoughts on 50-50, and no bullsh*t experiences from friendship and life in NYC. Get ready to laugh, cry, relate, and vibe out. Leave a review if you loved what you heard and let us know your favorite part.
2024-11-2349 minBrown Girl Unscripted2024 Was a Fever Dream: Japan Trips, Starting a Biz, Mental Breakdowns, and Getting Laid OffLets kick off season 3 and get unscripted with Rucha on this solo episode as she chats with y'all about the whirlwind 2024 has been, her stories from a recent trip to JAPAN, navigating grief and mental health, and starting a business- this episode has ALLLL the tea and we're excited to spill it and have you along for the ride xo.
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2024-11-1731 minBrown Girl UnscriptedBalancing Mental Health and Productivity = Pure Chaos (Solo Yap)Join Rucha in an unscripted episode chatting all things productivity and mental health from what’s REAL, unrealistic, what pisses her off and has worked for her to answer the million dollar question of: can you ACTUALLY balance mental health w productivity?
2024-10-2817 minBrown Girl UnscriptedSorry Not Sorry About My Body, and Neither Should You ft. Creative Director of Shaz & KiksJoin Rucha Dave as she has an unscripted chat with Founder & CEO of Haiku Designs who has also been creative director for award winning Shaz and KiksShaz and Kiks: shazandkiks.comHaiku Design House: haikudesignhouse.in
2024-10-201h 15Brown Girl UnscriptedNYFW Diaries: The Things No One Tells You👀Join first gen, gen Z host Rucha as she talks about the lessons, behind the scenes, and the TEA no one tells you about the ONE AND ONLY New York Fashion Week.Join 500+ women on our newsletter for exclusives and more: https://browngirlunscripted.beehiiv.com/subscribe Social on all platforms: @BROWNGIRLUNSCRIPTED
2024-10-1224 minBrown Girl UnscriptedNavigating friendships in Hollywood ft. IMDB Verified Sabrina LassegueSabrina’s Instagram: @sabrinalasagnaSabrina’s TikTok: @directedbybriniShop Merch: aashiqistudio.comJoin 500+ women in our newsletter at: https://browngirlunscripted.beehiiv.com/subscribeConnect with Rucha on IG: @rucha.dave
2024-10-031h 02Brown Girl UnscriptedFrom Parsons to Penthouses ft. Netflix Real Estate Agent Isabella BravoJoin Rucha as she talks to Isabella Bravo, Co-Founder of 212 Bravo Team at Serhant, as featured on Netflix Show Owning Manhattan.Isabella Bravo: @bravovogue on all platforms Owning Manhattan: https://www.netflix.com/title/81591298Rucha’s Socials: @ruchadaveofficial Keep up with us: @browngirlunscripted on all platforms
2024-09-2344 minBrown Girl UnscriptedDear Me: here’s what I wish I knew about starting a biz (Solo Yap)There’s so much content on entrepreneurship- some is good some is just weird but here’s my UNFILTERED take on it and what I wish I knew before I started my business (aashiqi studio) which has been featured at Shopify Headquarters and soon at New York Fashion Week✨Socials: browngirlunscripted on all platforms 🩵Brand: aashiqistudio.com & aashiqistudio on all platforms 🤭FREE Newsletter: https://browngirlunscripted.beehiiv.com
2024-09-0814 minBrown Girl UnscriptedBro it’s just not that cringe ft. Ashni Mehta, Founder of 4AM CreativeJoin Rucha as she chats with guest Ashni Mehta about pivoting careers, feeling cringe, parental approval, and SO MUCH more with double the insights, advice, and spice to level you up.
2024-08-3133 minBrown Girl UnscriptedHot girls have bad days too (Solo Yap)WELCOME TO A SOLO YAP SEERIES♥️Tbh self care is something that I feel SOO strongly about but honestly in this episode I yap to y’all about how to navigate self care for YOU bc it’s not one fits all Instagram: instagram.com/browngirlunscriptedPersonal: instagram.com/rucha.DaveNewsletter: https://browngirlunscripted.beehiiv.com/subscribe?Shop: aashiqistudio.com
2024-08-2411 minBrown Girl UnscriptedGirl, what’s your “why” ft. Simi Shah, 30u30 Founder of South Asian TrailblazersTune into the inaugural episode of SEASON 2 of Brown Girl Unscripted. In this weeks riveting episode, we join host, Rucha Dave & dive into the personal journey of Simi Shah, who is an agency founder, convener, and strategist for South Asian Trailblazers. This podcast is filled with unscripted conversation around building something unprecedented, discovering your professional why, and calming those nerves during a scary career move.One guarantee we have is that you’ll leave with your cup filled 💖Simi’s Conta...
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Brown Girl UnscriptedGirl, what is your 'why'? ft. Simi ShahTune into the inaugural episode of SEASON 2 of Brown Girl Unscripted. In this weeks riveting episode, we dive into the personal journey of Simi Shah, who is an agency founder, convener, and strategist for South Asian Trailblazers.
This podcast is filled with unscripted conversation around building something unprecedented, embracing your confidence and so much more xx
Simi Shah: simishah.com
South Asian Trailblazers: southasiantrailblazers.com
2024-08-1543 minBrown Girl UnscriptedBody Positivity vs. Body Neutrality ft. Aishwarya KhandujaSHOP MY BRAND: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-07-2547 minBrown Girl UnscriptedCan you manifest good sex? ft. Karina Gutierrez (Holistic coach & Therapist)EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY & SHOP: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-07-2552 minBrown Girl UnscriptedIs TikTok actually gonna get banned? ft. Krithi SrinivasJOIN THE COMMUNITY & BRAND: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-06-1051 minBrown Girl UnscriptedBusiness or Corporate? ft. Renee Kar JohnsonJOIN THE COMMUNITY & BRAND: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-06-0436 minBrown Girl UnscriptedDo what sets your soul on FIRE ft. Vidushi Shrivastava (Vogue Dancer & Model)EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY & SHOP: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-05-2123 minBrown Girl UnscriptedPretty Hot & Tempting ft. Ritika Agrawal (NBC Ad Tech & Podcast Host)EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY & SHOP: aashiqistudio.com
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2024-05-1053 minBrown Girl UnscriptedP.S. you're actually not too much ft. Kaiya Williams (CEO OF KAW Management)EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY & SHOP: aashiqistudio.com
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Find Your Inner TreasureSuper powerful, still peaceful kick start of the day...Self love ...Merge into your own self with this soothing voice..
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Find Your Inner TreasureMorning meditation in Hindi - self loveThe way we need to charge our devices every day, the same way we need to charge our own selves too.. In this meditation you will feel aelf worth, connection with God and universe, and forgiveness ... Removal of physical blockages ...
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Find Your Inner TreasureDiving deep into sub. Cons. MindMeditation for knowing inner treasures and expressing gratitude towards the gifts given by the God and nature...
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Find Your Inner TreasureThe secrets of the subconscious mindDiscover the hidden secrets of our subconscious mind with Dr. Rucha
2021-09-2306 min2021-08-2307 min2021-08-2306 minFind Your Inner TreasureMountains, and life directionsLearn how ro locate your life directions, and how to spectate conflicts with open-mindedness as well as in different perspectives, to be able to solve these conflicts abd look at yout beautiful life ahead of you.
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Find Your Inner TreasureFind your Inner TreasureGo within yourself and discover your true inner treasures to make your own persona, and not the image someone creates for you.
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