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Reena Puri...on the success of AMAR CHITRA KATHA, on being an editor of a comic art institution in 2021, and about her journey as a life-long learner.
Reena Puri joins Abhay for a conversation about her journey as the chief editor of Amar Chitra Katha, about addressing storytelling through a modern and equitable lens...
Rooshy Roy....on the philosophy behind AAVRANI, on how her Indian-American and Detroit roots inform her, and on addressing the imperfections of life through beauty.
Abhay is joined by Rooshy Roy, the co-founder and CEO of AAVRANI, and Indian-inspired beauty brand. They chatted about Detroit and how Rooshy's roots in Michigan have...
Jyoti Pande Lavakare...on being a clean air evangelist in Delhi, on her memoir "Breathing Here is Injurious to Your Health", and on action items for living in an era of climate crisis
Abhay is joined for a post-Divali conversation by Jyoti Pande Lavakare, the co-founder of CARE for AIR, and the author of the powerful memoir, "Breathing Here is Injur...
Shekar Narasimhan...on holding our elected leaders accountable, on building further civic engagement, and on being "American" first as we showcase our identity.
Abhay is joined by the founder and CEO of AAPI Victory Fund, Shekar Narasimhan, as they chatted about building power through planning and policy, about the deep tether...
Hitha Palepu....on inspiring lessons from Kamala Harris, on empowerment and multitudes, and on unicorn spaces!
Hitha Palepu, pharmaceutical CEO, content creator, and the author of the book "We're Speaking", a collection of inspirations and lessons learned from Kamala Harris, jo...
Ahir Shah...on developing his career in comedy, describing his craft to aliens, and the role of empathy as a performer.
Abhay is joined by British comedian Ahir Shah, showcased in HBO Max's DOTS and his new tour DRESS, for a conversation about developing his career journey, accelerating...
Tan France... on parenthood, building trust and confidence on Queer Eye, fashion and style as a vehicle of joy, and integrating his identity as the sum of many parts.
Fashion designer and style icon Tan France shares a conversation with Abhay about preparing for parenthood, being an effective listener, his South Asian identity, and ...
Soborno Isaac Bari...on his favorite learning and teaching styles, on how he deals with mistakes, on his life as both a 4th grader and an 8th grader, and on the importance of empathy!
Abhay is joined by 9 year old child prodigy and professor of math and science, Soborno Isaac Bari. They chatted about his book called "The Love", his love for history...
Dr. Sanjay Gupta...on writing his new book "World War C", becoming a great listener, and cultivating trust in those around him.
Abhay is joined by fellow physician, Sanjay Gupta MD, author of "World War C", and CNN chief medical correspondent. They chatted about Sanjay's experiences during his...
Janani Ramachandran...on running for State Assembly, fighting for equity and vulnerable communities, and lessons from the campaign trail
Janani Ramachandran, an Oakland social justice attorney who recently ran for a California State Assembly joins Abhay to chat about running for office, some of the unwr...
Raashi Kulkarni...on being a composer and artist after the pandemic, being a student of her past, and music as a vehicle for building relationships.
Abhay is joined by composer and musician, Raashi Kulkarni, who was recently selected to be a part of the 2021-2023 Universal Composers Initiative. They chatted about h...
Sarina Siddhanti...on RIYA collective, creating access to authentic Indian fashion, and serving as an ambassador of culture.
Abhay is joined by Sarina Siddhanti, the co-founder of RIYA collective, a company whose mission is to preserve and promote sustainable South Asian fashion consumption ...
Puneet and Omer Mirza...on BHANGRA EMPIRE, building community, and creating a movement around bhangra
Abhay is joined by the founders of BHANGRA EMPIRE, Puneet and Omer Mirza, as they talk about how to pronounce "bhangra", building a movement from a dance, and creating...
Pinto and Billo Naravane...on creating Rasa Vineyards, storytelling, and blending art and science as wine makers.
Abhay is joined for a journey through the experiences of Pinto and Billo Naravane, the brothers behind Rasa Vineyards. They share their journey as wine makers and the...
Omkar Ranade...on being a South Asian American US Marine Corps officer, his experiences in Afghanistan, and returning shopping carts to their appropriate location.
Abhay is joined by Omkar Ranade, an attorney and USMC captain whose last combat service was in Afghanistan. They chatted about his experiences and journey in the mili...
Raj Girn...on cultivating confidence, on coaching and developing a brand, and making things happen!
Raj Girn, media entrepreneur, coach, and founder of ANOKHI life and OPEN CHEST ACADEMY joins Abhay for a wide ranging chat about developing relationships, building con...
Payal Singhal...on rekindling and developing relationships, on capturing emotions as a fashion designer, and on following the turtle on the better path
Abhay is joined by the superb fashion house founder Payal Singhal for a conversation about her journey through fashion design and the range of storytelling that inform...
Abhilasha Sinha...on performing her songs to a virtual audience, on how her lyrics may be metaphors for her career, and on being on a Times Square billboard.
Singer-songwriter Abhilasha Sinha joins Abhay for a chat about writing music in both Hindi and Englis h, about the value of absence or presence in her music, and what...
Rakesh Chaurasia...on performing bamboo flute music for Janmasthami, on rules and boundaries within classical Indian music, and music as therapy for all of us.
Abhay was joined by bamboo flute virtuoso Rakesh Chaurasia to chat about playing for 24 hours straight during Janmasthami, continuously learning in music, and the spir...
Priya Bapat...on lessons in simplicity, perfecting her craft as a Marathi/Hindi/English actor, and being poised, positive, and confident in her roles.
Award-winning Marathi and Hindi actor Priya Bapat joined Abhay for a conversation about her journey, preparing for various roles, and being bold, confident, and extrem...
Zarna Garg...on being a Funny Brown Mom, being a screenplay writer, and the merits (and savagery) of an intergenerational audience
Comedian Zarna Garg joined Abhay for a ride through her journey into comedy, presenting "clean" storytelling, and the rigors of creating online content. By the way, o...
Kabir Akhtar...on directing with an editor's eye, "toilsome" things, and mentoring other South Asians
Kabir Akhtar joined Abhay to chat about his journey as a director and editor, working on projects with Mindy Kaling, and developing a pipeline for other South Asians. ...
ADI...on New York, his journey in making new music, and turning 23 years old
Abhay is joined by Rukus Avenue artist Adi to chat about New York, lessons from the pandemic translating to his music, and the release of his EP, Heat of the Moment, a...
Abhimanyu Mishra...on becoming the youngest ever chess grandmaster
12 year old Abhimanyu Mishra joined Abhay to chat about his journey to becoming the youngest ever chess grandmaster, on what advice he has for future chess grandmaster...
Farhan Akhtar on Toofaan, responsibility, challenge, and confidence!
Abhay is joined by the versatile actor, producer, director, musician, and artist, Farhan Akhtar to talk about his latest movie Toofan, lessons from the pandemic, bein...
Manan Khurma
Manan Khurma, the CEO and founder of Cuemath, a global math education platform, joined Abhay to talk about disrupting learning styles, math as a life skill, and how he...
Ravi Chaudhary
Ravi Chaudhary, a retired Air Force pilot and former presidential AAPI commissioner joined Abhay to talk about South Asian American patriotism, cultivating empathy and...
Shini Somara
Media educator, podcaster, and engineering doctorate holder Dr. Shini Somara chats with Abhay about She joined Abhay to chat about her enthusiasm for education and her...
Megha Rajagopalan
Megha Rajagopalan is an investigative reporter, winning the 2021 Pulitzer Prize Award for exposing the scale of internment of Uighur Muslims in China. She joined Abha...
Soniya Saanchi
Fashion Designer and stylist Soniya Saanchi joined Abhay for a conversation about her journey through the creative process, about the artisans and craft behind her de...