All Episodes
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Arjun Nimmala...on Major League Baseball, getting drafted, and the journey of a new rookie
Abhay is joined by athlete and baseball player, Arjun Nimmala, who as a new Toronto Blue Jay, is looking to become the first player of South Asian descent to play in a...
Tanya Rao...on being a 3rd generation coffee roaster and small batch coffee production
Abhay is joined by 3rd generation coffee roaster, Tanya Rao, the founder and owner of Kaveri Coffee Works, among the only women owned Indian coffee companies in the US...
SPOTLIGHT on Nilam Patel author of "Finding Her Being Her: A Journey of Poems"
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.Nilam Patel is an author and an artist bringing readers into a ...
Avanti Nagral...on her music, creating content, and asking questions that build trust
Abhay is joined by singer, activist, and content creator, Avanti Nagral. They chatted about connecting many themes, communicating with several generations, measuring ...
Meherwan Irani...on Chai Pani and Indian food in the American South
Abhay is joined by the co-founder, CEO, and chef of the Chai Pani Restaurant Group, Meherwan Irani. They chatted about his ongoing experiences with nostalgia, learnin...
PENN MASALA...on a capella music, student life, and musical relevance
Abhay hosts a conversation with members of the world's first and premiers South Asian a capella group, PENN MASALA. Raghu Raman, Prateek Adurty, and Gaurish Gaur joine...
Prachi Shevgaonkar...on COOL the GLOBE climate action and individual empowerment
Abhay is joined by Prachi Shevgaonkar, climate activist and the founder of the COOL THE GLOBE app and startup. If you ask the question, “what can I do about climate c...
Kaivan Shroff...on life as a political commentator and public interest attorney
Abhay is joined by political commentator and public interest attorney, Kaivan Shroff. They talked about everything from longevity in the political news cycle to two I...
Pooja Bavishi...on MALAI ice cream
Abhay is joined by Pooja Bavishi, the founder and CEO of Malai. They chatted about nostalgia and storytelling, longevity and creativity, and the evolution of the Malai...
SPOTLIGHT on Shila Wattamwar and sustainable investing and living
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.Shila Wattamwar is the founder and CEO of Radiant Global Advisor...
Sid Sriram...on his new album 'Sidharth'
Vocalist, musician, and songwriter Sid Sriram joins Abhay for a conversation about his new album 'Sidharth' and the journey of creating it. They chatted about the pow...
Rajul Kadakia...on creating TechGirl and supporting female founders (INDIASPORA series)
Abhay is joined by serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Rajul Kadakia, the CEO and co-founder of TechGirl, an innovative social platform empowering female...
Sudhanshu Kaushik...on advocacy and activism for Indian youth
Abhay is joined by Sudhanshu Kaushik, the founder of Young India Foundation and the executive director of the North American Association of Indian Students, to talk ab...
Kaushiki Chakraborty...on classical Indian music and being who you are
Abhay is joined for a conversation by classical Indian music artist, vocalist, and composer, Kaushiki Chakraborty. They chatted about everything from music during the...
SPOTLIGHT on Siddhartha Tiwari and "The Lost Heroes"
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.Siddhartha Tiwari is an IT and engineering professional in India...
Rishi Rajani...on storytelling as a producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad
Abhay is joined by producer and the CEO of Hillman Grad, Rishi Rajani, who is advancing the mission to create art that redefines the status quo by amplifying and celeb...
Shelly Kapoor Collins...on shattering barriers and building ladders for more women entrepreneurs
Abhay is joined by venture capitalist and entrepreneur Shelly Kapoor Collins, a partner at SWAY Ventures and a founding partner at the SHATTER FUND. They chatted abou...
Curtis Waters...on his new album 'Bad Son' and life in and out of the music business
Abhay is joined by musician and artist, Curtis Waters. They chatted about parties, identity, trust, labels, and seeking fame. Curtis is a Nepali-Canadian-American, spe...
Utkarsh Ambudkar...on his latest musical comedy 'WORLD's BEST', and on the through-lines and lessons of his versatile career
Abhay is joined by actor, rapper, producer, writer, and artist Utkarsh Ambudkar, for a conversation about his latest film 'World's Best' on Disney Plus. They chatted ...
Samica...on her 'Laurel Canyon' EP and on making music in both LA and Nashville
Abhay is joined by South Asian American musical artist Samica, whose newest EP is Laurel Canyon. Her music has been described as an organic blend of country, folk, pop...
SPOTLIGHT on Sachi Singh and ROOTLESS
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.Sachi Singh is the CEO and founder of ROOTLESS. Sachi brings her...
Nikhil Abraham...on CloudChef and recreating food experiences
Abhay is joined by the co-founder and CEO of CloudChef, Nikhil Abraham, who wants everybody to have access to whatever they want to eat, whenever they want. CloudChef ...
Neha Ruch...on MOTHER UNTITLED and transforming the career pause
Abhay is joined by Neha Ruch, the founder of MOTHER UNTITLED for a conversation about her work to update the perception of stay-at-home motherhood in America - infusin...
Congressman Ro Khanna...on economic patriotism and lessons from being Indian American
Abhay is joined by US Congressman Ro Khanna for a wide ranging conversation, offering a snapshot into his progressive vision, his priorities, and why being an Indian A...
Karan Brar...on his artistic experiences and appreciating the work in progress
Actor, director, and producer Karan Brar joins Abhay for a conversation about his acting and artistic experiences, about his skills as a listener, about mental health,...
Ranveer Brar...on cooking and communicating through food and art
Abhay is joined by Chef Ranveer Brar for a broad conversation that started with mangoes and ended with how we need to constantly motivate ourselves. They chatted about...
Jay Kapoor...on storytelling in venture capital at a variety of intersections
Abhay is joined by Jay Kapoor, a founding partner of VSC Ventures, venture capital fund that invests in early stage companies with the support on PR, go-to-market and ...
Paraag Marathe...on life as a sports executive in the NFL
Abhay is joined by Paraag Marathe, from the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. He serves as the President of 49ers Enterprises and Executive Vice President of Football Operat...
Ricky Kej...on music as an extension of his personality and beliefs
Three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej, joins Abhay to chat about his music and environmental advocacy. They chatted about collaboration, carbon footprints, the "li...
Ravi Kapoor...on directing 'Four Samosas' and sharing his brand of storytelling
Abhay is joined by director, writer, and actor Ravi Kapoor. Ravi grew up in Liverpool and has lived in Los Angeles for nearly 25 years, acting, writing, and directing...
