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Suraj Patel...on political resiliency, on being a "pragmatic progressive", and on running for congress in New York City.
Abhay is joined by attorney, business ethics professor, and congressional candidate from NYC's 12th district Suraj Patel. They talked about his South Asian American jo...
Shruti Ganguly...on being guided by sound, on being a global filmmaker to a global audience, and on the collective South Asian excellence in the film industry.
Writer and filmmaker Shruti Ganguly joins Abhay for a conversation, sharing stories about her name, about learning to drive a tractor, and about being informed by her ...
Sen. Manka Dhingra...on civic engagement as a South Asian American, on campaigning for re-election, and on finding innovations in crisis management.
Abhay is joined by Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra. They talked about Manka's background as an attorney and behavioral health expert, about the challenges of b...
Dr. Priyanka Wali...on her unique passions of medicine, comedy, and storytelling, on learning the art of clowning, and on co-hosting the podcast "Hypochondriactor".
Physician, comedian, and podcaster, Priyanka Wali, joins Abhay for a conversation about merging her passions, about her journey as an extroverted introvert, and on the...
Vasu Sojitra...on being an adaptive athlete and developing strategies for disability access.
Abhay is joined by adaptive athlete and disability access strategist Vasu Sojitra. They talked about how Vasu is a disrupter, about overcoming fear, and about going b...
Rehana Lew Mirza...on being a bhangra "superfan", her own unique South Asian American experience, and the dance musical "Bhangin It"
Award winning writer and playwright, Rehana Lew Mirza, joins Abhay for a conversation about the dance musical "Bhangin It" , about finding community through bhangra, a...
DJ Rekha...on the journey as an artist through Basement Bhangra and the pandemic, and connecting with people on the dance floor.
Abhay is joined by the iconic DJ Rekha. They chatted about the journey of Basement Bhangra, about going back to school after 20 years of DJing, and the responsibility ...
Sabaa Tahir...on her new book "ALL MY RAGE", on "relaxed fit" racism, and on the soundtrack of her own personal experiences.
Best selling young adult author, Sabaa Tahir, joins Abhay for a conversation about her newest book "ALL MY RAGE" and about her personal experiences manifesting through...
Joseph Patel...on winning an Oscar for "Summer of Soul", and on his ongoing work as a writer, director, and producer.
Abhay is joined by 2022 Oscar winner, Joseph Patel. They chatted about his film "Summer of Soul" and about his ongoing journey as a writer, director, and producer.
Lilly Singh... on her book 'BE A TRIANGLE', on nurturing endurance as an artist, and on building foundations
Abhay is joined by the superb entertainer, actress, and author, Lilly Singh, as they chatted about her book "Be a Triangle", about the privilege of having fun, and abo...
Zakir Hussain...on the reverence of being a tabla artist, musical conversations, and dreaming of tabla beats
Abhay is joined by the world renowned tabla virtuoso, Ustad Zakir Hussain. They chatted about reverence in art, the evolving arc of practice and 'riyaaz', and remembe...
M R Rangaswami...on INDIASPORA, on building networks for the global Indian community, and on cultivating a spirit of giving.
Abhay was joined for a conversation with M R Rangaswami, angel investor, entrepreneur, and the founder of INDIASPORA. They talked about the pathway to developing netw...
Suchi Reddy...on reverence and nostalgia in architecture and design, on knowing when a project is done, and on being a "serene-ist"
Abhay is joined by award-winning artist, designer, and architect Suchi Reddy. They chatted about her heritage showing up in her work, about working with Ai Weiwei, a...
ABHANGA REPOST...on their folk fusion expression of a Marathi tradition, and on removing barrier through their music
Abhay was joined for a conversation with the members of the contemporary folk fusion band, ABHANGA REPOST. They chatted about how they chose the traditional expressio...
Dr. Dave Chokshi...on leading NYC through a pandemic and reflecting on lessons he learned along the way.
Abhay is joined by Dr. Dave Chokshi, the 43rd Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygeine. They talked about personal and professional resi...
Meera Deo...on her journey into legal academia and scholarship, on 'race x gender', and on why the term BiPOC fails us.
Legal scholar and law professor Meera Deo joined Abhay for a conversation about her pathway to legal scholarship on race and gender. They talked about Long Beach, par...
Priya Desai...on sports as a connector and mirror of who we are, and on asking deeper questions about race, politics, and culture as they intersect with sports.
Abhay is joined by Priya Desai, a journalist and producer working at the intersection of sports, race, politics, and culture. To both their dismay and delight, there w...
Shaan Baig...on being a South Asian American actor and sketch-writer, on the instincts of being a comedian, and element of surprise as a performer.
Comedian and sketch-writer Shaan Baig joins Abhay for a conversation about life as an artist and a dentist, and about the value of instincts and training as a comedian.
Hrish Lotlikar...on how ready we are for SuperWorld and the Metaverse, on "presence" in an immersive environment, and on building trust in an augmented world.
Abhay is joined by Hrish Lotlikar, the co-founder and CEO of SuperWorld, a real-estate platform in the Metaverse. They chatted about his journey and about what's both...
Jyoti Chand...on her many roles as a content creator, on living 'warmly' in Chicago, and on being everyone's 'cool mom friend'.
Content creator, author, and influencer Jyoti Chand ('MamaJotes') joined Abhay for a conversation about being an LA transplant in Chicago, being a South Asian American...
Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa...on 'Gehraiyaan' , on the value of building trust, on learning from their peers, and the challenge of portraying intimacy.
Abhay is joined by Bollywood actors Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa, two of the co-stars of the film 'GEHRAIYAAN'. They talked about developing chemistry and trust on...
Aasif Mandvi... on making new year's resolutions, on the value of instinct as an actor, and on the explosion of brown media content in 2022.
Actor, Podcaster, Writer, and Producer Aasif Mandvi joins Abhay for a conversation about his journey as an actor, about growing up in Britain and how it's informed him...
Sujata Day...on her film DEFINITION PLEASE, on the value of peer support and confidence, and on what it takes to to tell South Asian American stories in Hollywood
Abhay is joined again by talented actor and director Sujata Day, whose debut feature movie DEFINITION PLEASE is now on Netflix. They chatted about the patience requir...
Mandar Apte...on building a culture of peace and non-violence, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact and influence, and on tapping into everyone's sense of love and compassion.
Abhay is joined by Mandar Apte, a leader in creating a culture of non-violence, healing, and compassionate collaboration. They chatted about Mandar's documentary "Fro...
Supriya Kelkar...on the responsibility of showcasing South Asian American children's stories, on mirrors and sliding glass doors, and on her motivations as an author and illustrator.
Award winning children's book author and illustrator joins Abhay to talk about her work, about how her own South Asian American experience informs her writing, and abo...
Priya Krishna...on nostalgia, on being a food reporter and author, and on mirroring communities through food storytelling.
Abhay was joined by NY Times best-selling author and food reporter , Priya Krishna. They chatted about gaining confidence in the kitchen and as an author, about why w...
Aftab Pureval...on why Cincinnati is so "dope", on being empathic in politics, and on optimism in his first 100 days of mayoring.
Abhay shared a conversation with Cincinnati's newly elected mayor, Aftab Pureval, about the importance of getting things done and bridging divides. Aftab talked about...
Indra Nooyi...on writing her book "My Life in Full", on the many dualities in her life, and her thoughts on mentoring and supporting families.
Abhay is joined by former PepsiCo CEO and chair, Indra Nooyi, as she reflects on her journey and her book "My Life in Full: Work, Family, and our Future". They enjoye...
Geeta Malik...on making her film INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES, on the state of Indian-American storytelling as a writer and director, and her self-discovery in reflecting on her work.
Abhay is joined by writer and director, Geeta Malik, whose latest film is called INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES. They talked about Geeta's journey as a filmmaker, about the ...
Melanie Chandra...on creating films as a South Asian American artist, on making her latest film "HOT MESS HOLIDAY", and her journey in cultivating trust through continual surprise.
Abhay is joined by actor Melanie Chandra, as they chatted about her film HOT MESS HOLIDAY , about the foundational effect of her generation of South Asian American act...
