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The Warrior Queen PodcastRobin Greenspun talks about her latest documentary film For Vegas and more.Robin Greenspun is a media personality with over 40 years of experience in television, film, and advertising. She was a partner in Stone Village Pictures and was an Executive Producer on the films Love in the Time of Cholera and Penelope. Through her company, Culture Dog Films, Greenspun has been producing and directing documentary films including Semicolon; The Adventures of Ostomy Girl, Love in the Time of Cholera, Are You Really My Friend?, Penelope and The Zen Speaker: Breaking the Silence. Her latest film is For Vegas featuring a narrative written by exiled Egyptian writer, Ahmed Naji, a City of...
2023-08-0151 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastTami Bhaumik from Roblox talks about online safety Part 02Tami Bhaumik is the Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox where she spearheads the platform's digital civility initiative and works to foster a global community of internet safety leaders to ensure good digital citizenship on Roblox. To establish a healthy and safe community, Tami is focused on providing kids, teens, parents, and caregivers with the skills needed to create positive online experiences, in partnership with the world’s leading safety and industry organizations. At Roblox, she empowers platform users to self-govern and create a confident, resilient online community with the knowledge and tools to create positive experiences fo...
2023-07-1227 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastTami Bhaumik from Roblox talks about online safety Part 01Tami Bhaumik is the Vice President of Civility and Partnerships at Roblox where she spearheads the platform's digital civility initiative and works to foster a global community of internet safety leaders to ensure good digital citizenship on Roblox. To establish a healthy and safe community, Tami is focused on providing kids, teens, parents, and caregivers with the skills needed to create positive online experiences, in partnership with the world’s leading safety and industry organizations. At Roblox, she empowers platform users to self-govern and create a confident, resilient online community with the knowledge and tools to create positive experiences fo...
2023-05-2326 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastMeera Gandhi on Giving Back and her book 3 TIPS: The Essentials for Peace, Joy and SuccessThe Warrior Queen Project is proud to showcase the journey of Meera Gandhi speaking candidly with Swati Bhise on her journey. We showcase the lives of Asian American women and their sometimes-unusual journeys and hope you enjoy it.
We speak with her about her newly released book “3 Tips by Meera Gandhi” series “The Essentials for Peace, Joy and Success” by philanthropist and the Founder of The GivingBack Foundation covers several topics related to mental health and wellness. Info including episodes, book links and app links for 3 Tips are available at www.3tips.org
Tips with a deeper insight reve...
2023-04-2746 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastMaggie and Erica, Dynamic Duo Warrior Queens!The Warrior Queen Project is proud to showcase the stories of this dynamic duo – Maggie Nimkin and Erica Rocha who are sharing their work, lives and so much more with Founder Swati Bhise.
Maggie Nimkin studied Latin and Greek in college and was lucky enough to learn photography on the job at Sotheby's. Her knowledge of the ancient world had her photographing antiquities from all over the world.
Her list of clients include former president of Sotheby's - Carlton Rochell, the Frick Museum, and countless other collectors and dealers.
Twenty years ago she had hired Eri...
2023-04-111h 04
The Warrior Queen PodcastDr. Gwen Lopez-Cohen on empowered women supporting other womenThe Warrior Queen Podcast kicks off its second season with an interview between founder Swati Bhise and Dr. Gwen Lopez-Cohen, a Warrior Queen dedicated to her community, medical career, and family. Dr. Lopez-Cohen has extensive experience in her field: she trained at the NYU School of Medicine with honors in physiology and neuroscience, completed an advanced residency in community psychiatry at the Yale Child Study Center and the Connecticut Mental Health Center, and opened a private practice in Westport, CT in 2012.
Self-assured, hardworking, and dedicated to making the world a better place, Dr. Lopez-Cohen credits much of h...
2023-03-2034 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastClaudia Chan on Transforming Culture through Transforming People (Part 2)This second episode featuring Claudia Chan focuses on the importance of whole life planning. Starting with the pillars of health, family, career and community, Claudia frames generations of women’s empowerment through education. With the family being the original leadership development arena, Claudia and guest host Rinarisa DeFronze share stories of chasing the things that light them up, opposed to chasing the ghosts society places upon us. Through demolishing what we’re given to build what our futures can be, Claudia shares her thoughts on how women can become the highest versions of themselves.
2022-12-0327 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastClaudia Chan on Transforming Culture through Transforming People (Part 1)On this episode of the Warrior Queen Podcast, guest Claudia Chan, women’s empowerment and leadership expert, and social entrepreneur, is interviewed by Rinarisa DeFronze, who sits in for host Swati Bhise. The author of How We Rise and founder of the SHE Summit, Claudia shares her story from growing up the child of Chinese immigrants in New York, and chasing external achievements to find worthiness to how her expectations of herself have transformed as she’s grown. Claudia shares how transforming people leads to transforming culture for systemic change and advancing gender equity. In this first part of a tw...
2022-11-1122 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastSivagami “Shiva” Subbaraman on Bringing Together Who We Are (Part 2)Welcome back to The Warrior Queen Podcast for Part 2 of the conversation between Swati Bhise and Sivagami “Shiva” Subbaraman. The episode begins with Swati Bhise expressing that it is okay to have a chosen family that is different than your blood relatives. The pair speak about South Asian Society and the struggle that comes with “breaking the silence” in many of those communities. Swati and Shiva call for the acceptance of beauty in every color; whether you are black, brown, white, or gold. Shiva states that she is working for the next generation of South Asian youth and through artistic...
2022-10-2823 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastSivagami “Shiva” Subbaraman on Bringing Together Who We Are (Part 1)This week on the Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise speaks with Sivagami “shiva” Subbaraman. Shiva was the Founding Director of the LGBTQ Center and Executive Director of the Women’s Center from 2008 to 2021 and is now an Adjunct Faculty member and Lead Advisor in Performing Arts at Georgetown University. As a long-time LGBTQ activist, Shiva shares with Swati the many personal events that shaped her life and career. After immigrating from India, Shiva eventually found herself in the midwest of the United States, where she was met with the unexpected conflict of white academic politics. Faced with another hurdle of rac...
2022-10-1422 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastMichelle C. Wang on Buddhist Art & Silk Road StudiesIn this, the 17th episode of The Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise interviews Michelle C. Wang. As First Vice Chair of Georgetown's Main Campus Executive Faculty, Michelle is a leading expert in Chinese, Buddhist, and Silk Road art. The interview begins with Professor Wang describing her family’s history and cultural journey, both which laid the foundation for her accolade filled career. After hearing that both of Professor Wang’s parents are of Roman Catholic Faith, Swati inquires as to how Michelle’s fascination with Buddhist Art & Mandalas developed. Michelle responds with in-depth insight into her academic history at Univer...
2022-09-3026 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastEra Ray: The Beauty of CommunityIn this episode, Joe Kenny speaks with Era Ray, who is currently the Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Estée Lauder and the co-founder of SALUTE (South Asian Ladies Unite to Empower). Era begins the conversation by sharing with Joe her history in the consulting sector for consumers and retail, and how that led to the further development of her overall career path. After taking some time to reflect, Era took a courageous step and followed her passion into the Beauty Industry. She describes to Joe how wanting to share all of this experience helped fuel the creation o...
2022-09-1627 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastDr. Yeou-Cheng Ma: A legacy of Musical Inspiration (Part 2)This Part 2 conversation with Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma focuses on The Children’s Orchestra Society (COS), and the tenacity that it takes to succeed. Dr.Ma, furthers this point as she recounts the struggles that she faced while being a young AAPI woman in the medical field. In describing her connection to the inner Warrior Queen, Dr.Ma shares some personal anecdotes that reflect the spreading of love, and the legacy that she continues to build. The conversation concludes with Dr.Ma updating our listeners on upcoming COS events, and her connection to the Warrior Queen Project’s founder, Swati Bhis...
2022-09-0222 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastDr. Yeou-Cheng Ma: A legacy of Musical Inspiration (Part 1)On Part 1 of this 2 part series, Joe Kenny interviews the multi-talented musician Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma. They begin their conversation discussing Dr. Ma’s childhood in Paris, France where she, and her brother were first taught music by their father. From there, Dr.Ma recounts the events that led to her pursuit of a Doctorate Degree from Harvard Medical School, and the challenges that she faced along the way. Moving through her many successes, Joe then inquires as to what led to Dr. Ma taking the reins as Executive Director of The Children’s Orchestra Society (COS). To be Continued in P...
2022-08-1921 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastAnita Trehan: The Heart of a RestaurantThis episode features stories from Chef and Restaurateur Anita Trehan about travel, food, and reinventing yourself along with your business. Born in New Deli, Anita currently lives in New York where she runs an authentic Indian restaurant called Chaiwali. Before choosing to pursue a career in the culinary arts, Anita first learned to cook in order to create meals for her daughter that were both healthy and delicious. She and Swati Bhise discuss the unique elements of Indian cuisine, cooking as a medium of self-expression, and why women are the center of the family. Finally, Anita shares an in...
2022-08-0533 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastJennifer Keene on Caregiving and Volunteerism in AmericaIn this week’s episode, Swati Bhise interviews Jennifer Keene: an author (Death and Dying in America, 2009), professor, and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jennifer discusses her history and research in the field of sociology as well as the impact of caregiving on the labor force. Swati and Jennifer advocate for gender parity and inclusivity, two values that are embedded in UNLV’s mission, given their high rate of first-generation students. Swati also highlights Jennifer’s work in the field of volunteerism and how she imparts its societal pertinence to both her st...
2022-07-2138 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastErica Criollo on Familial Support and DeterminationThis week, The Warrior Queen Podcast hosts Eric Criollo. A recent graduate of Adelphi University, Erica shares her and her mother’s journey in supporting their family food business in post-pandemic America. Erica shares the struggles that her mother has faced in being an Ecuadorian immigrant and provides insight into the Hispanic business community. Together, Swati and Erica, highlight the many Warrior Queen qualities that it takes for Erica’s mother to continue towards her dream of successfully owning her own food business. Erica concludes the conversation by sharing her dream to empower women who are facing economic inequalities to ac...
2022-07-0725 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastJoanna Lee on the Connection of Art and CultureOn this week’s podcast, Swati Bhise is joined by Joanna Lee: author, lecturer, and an incredible resource on the connection of Asian & Western Culture. The pair discuss personal and professional experiences that highlight the importance of cultural insight when dealing with Asian language translation. Having previously collaborated to bring the Kunqu Opera to India, the pair reflect on the many ways in which art connects people. Joanna recounts being accompanied by Amy Tan on a visit to the Dimen Village in Guizhou, China, and the unique experience to be among a village untouched by modernization. In discussing her wo...
2022-06-2337 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastTania Ahuja on Eliminating Bias in the Digital AgeThis week on The Warrior Queen Podcast, Joe Kenny interviews Dr.Tania Ahuja, a member of the Board of Overseers at the NYU Stern School of Business and the founder of the browser extension and web application, Nobias. Doctor Ahuja recounts the events that led up to her being the former Director of Citigroup, and discusses with Joe the marketing intelligence insight that she gained along the way. When asked the question of “What does being a Warrior Queen mean to you?”, Dr.Ahuja stresses the importance in embracing each-others differences and the strength, in having diversity of opinion.
2022-06-0333 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastSwati Bhise & Friends on: What's In a Name?In this special episode of The Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise welcomes family and friends onto the show to speak about a very important part of everyone’s identity: their name. Rinarisa DeFronze, Aditya Bhise, Amie Garrett, and Bharat Bhise all provide personal insight on how to pronounce their unique names and how it informs their social interactions. Swati then speaks upon the cultural significance of names, identity, and why settling for a “nick name” isn’t always worth the cost. No one should ever feel ashamed for wanting the respect of being called by their name.
2022-05-2618 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastMallika Dattatreya- Hiking the Mountains of DiversityThis episode of the Warrior Queen Podcast features Mallika Dattatrya; a young Asian women who is off to a diverse and successful career. Mallika & Swati discuss various methods to achieve success; including making the most of connections, finding ones' niche, and maintaining motivation. Coming from a deeply connected and high-achieving family, Mallika is always looking for the next “mountain to climb”, both literally and metaphorically. Swati inquires as to how it feels to be seen as a role model to young AAPI women, and encourages Mallika’s continued success.
2022-05-0924 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastEarth Day Special: Anna Sacks "The Trash Walker" ExtraordinaireThis week on the Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise interviews the Trash-tivist who is holding every big company accountable, Anna Sacks. A local NYC social media influencer, Anna is an eco warrior that goes by the handle, The Trash Walker. Swati and Anna discuss the topic of excess consumerism and the resulting wastefulness that exists in corporate America. Furthermore, Anna looks to raise awareness to the danger of micro/nano plastics and the health risks they can impose on each and every one of us.
2022-04-2239 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastRinarisa Coronel DeFronze on Heritage, Courage, and Finding your "EQ"In this, 6th Episode of The Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise interviews a mother, sister, daughter, friend, and a true career woman, Rinarisa Coronel DeFronze. Rina & Swati engage in an intimate conversion that highlights the importance of mothers, grandmothers, and finding the courage to be brave in the hardest of times. Through her personal accounts, Rina advises fellow women on how to be aware of your “EQ,” and how to form alliances while navigating through a largely male dominated environment. As a Filipino-American women, Rina discusses how her heritage has helped to shape her life, and what unique skills and...
2022-04-0435 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastPema Bhutia: A Tibetan Refugee thriving in the United StatesThis week on The Warrior Queen Podcast, Swati Bhise interviews Pema Bhutia on her inspiring refugee story; coming from India to the United States in 2014. Pema speaks about her struggles as a Tibetan woman engaging in protests as she fought tirelessly for acceptance. Now having fully immigrated to the United States, Pema’s success story is a true example of the tenacity of a Warrior Queen!
2022-03-1416 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastManjeet Kripalani on Global Women's Recognition & her personal connection to the "Warrior Queen"An interview with Manjeet Kripalani who is Executive Director of Gateway House, a nonpartisan foreign policy think tank in Mumbai.
In this episode, the Warrior Queen Podcast covers the shattering of stereotypes for women in Foreign Policy and what it means to be brave and pave the way for other Warrior Queens. Ms.Kripalani also speaks about the link between living your purpose, empowering AAPI women, and the impact of a massive global trauma like 9/11 or the 2006 attacks in Mumbai on our life's direction.
Learn more about Gateway House and their foreign policy work at ww...
2022-03-0135 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastDevika Bhise on being a Warrior Queen in the World of Film & TelevisionThe Warrior Queen Podcast welcomes the cinematic embodiment of the Rani of Jhansi, Devika Bhise to the show! Devika provides her perspective on what it means to be a “Warrior Queen,” and how she applies that mentality to her work in the film & television industry. Devika shares with Joe her acting techniques, past acting professors, and the current climate of working on “set.” Devika further recounts personal events where she has stood up for her fellow actors and encouraged that their voices be heard. Devika concludes the episode by sharing some exciting news about her upcoming work, future projects, and the...
2022-02-1642 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastSwati Bhise on Culture, Tradition, and the importance of EducationIn this episode, Swati Bhise returns to the show to discuss the importance of cultural tradition in modern society. Joe & Mrs.Bhise discuss the frequent misinterpretation of cultural norms in mass media and the unfortunate decline of interpersonal storytelling. The pair reference recent events & films that highlight AAPI representation and consider the risk of sensationalizing the movement by its "trending" popularity. Mrs.Bhise ultimately underlines education as the principal element in preventing AAPI exoticism and encourages all listeners to adopt a global mindset.
2022-01-2443 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastHoliday Special: Swati Bhise on the Balance between Time & MoneyIn this Holiday Mini Episode, Joe and Swati Bhise discuss the the pitfalls of allowing one partner in a relationship to manage all of the finances. Mrs.Bhise's uses her words to empower women to remain in control of their own lives and Joe mentions how this dynamic can lead to a more fulfilling relationship. A Happy Holidays to all of our Warrior Queen Listeners!
2021-12-2711 min
The Warrior Queen PodcastSwati Bhise on "Who is a Warrior Queen?"In this inaugural episode of "The Warrior Queen Podcast," Joe discusses with Swati Bhise (Founder of The Warrior Queen Project the question of "Who is a warrior Queen?" Mrs.Bhise shares stories compiled from her years of experience as a performer, director, and activist to provide context to her new project's mantra. A rich conversation and a perfect display of what is to come for the new year!
2021-12-1526 min
My Voice, Our Story Talks with CieloBreaking Boundaries- How Devika and Swati Bhise Created the First Hollywood Action Film in History with a Brown Female LeadIn this episode:
-Devika and Swati open up about the hurdles they had to overcome to make their film The Warrior Queen of Jhansi a reality. They also get real about the lack of women representation in Hollywood and how they are pushing the boundaries to fix Hollywood’s gender and diversity problem.
Background:
The Warrior Queen of The Warrior Queen of Jhansi is the first Hollywood action film in history with a brown female lead. The film tells the story of the Rani of Jhansi, a historical icon and freedom fighter in India who at 24, was a...
2020-08-2633 min
The Curvy Critic with Carla RenataFrozen 2 | Octavia Spencer | AFI Film Fest– The Curvy Critic Ep. 87The Curvy Critic sing with Oscar winners Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez, exclusive interview with Truth Be Told EP/Star Octavia Spencer and co-star Aaron Paul. But wait there’s more…interviews with Just Mercy Screenwirter Bryan Stevenson and Warrior Queen of Jhansi Swati Bhise and Devika Bhise. PLUS reviews of Dark Waters, A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood, 21 Bridges and recap of AFI Film Festival.
About the Show: Presented by Black Hollywood Live and hosted by Carla Renata, The Curvy Critic is BHL's #1 inside source for film releases, festivals, insider scoops, and news!
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2019-11-1845 min
Back To OneDevika Bhise"The Warrior Queen of Jhansi" is the first Hollywood action film to have a female Indian lead. Devika Bhise not only stars in the film (opening Friday November 15th), she co-wrote it with her mother, Swati Bhise, who also directed it. In this episode, she talks about performing under stressful time restraints, how not having "the leisure to lose it" actually helped her play such a powerful leader, and the physical work required (including some "illegal" horseplay!), plus how her intense training in classical Indian dance helps her prepare for every role, and much more!
2019-11-1246 min
Behind The LensBEHIND THE LENS #235: Featuring Vikas Khanna, Swati Bhise and Devika BhiseCatch up with this week's exciting #BTLRadioShow as we travel the globe and take a look at history and culture in India through the lens of Michelin Star Chef turned film director VIKAS KHANNA talking THE LAST COLOR, while mother-daughter dynamic filmmaking duo SWATI BHISE and DEVIKA BHISE talk THE WARRIOR QUEEN OF JHANSI. Plus, exclusive interviews with DEON TAYLOR and DAN KRAUSS who talk about their films, BLACK AND BLUE and THE KILL TEAM, respectively.
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2019-10-281h 37