Life of a Global Desi
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Life of a Global Desi
A podcast by two brown Indian girls, living and working globally! Conforming to Desi stereo-types and breaking them! Sharing authentic life stories and experiences to build a meaningful community. Join us siblings on a journey as we learn, explore and uncover what it means to be a Global Desi. All w...
Recent Episodes
29 episodes
28. Mom backpack travels with toddler. Deenaz a.k.a. Backpacking Indian Mama.
What is backpack travel with a toddler like? How does one hostel-hop across Europe with a baby? How can moms keep up their love for travel with baby e...
27. Growing up first generation Indian in the US with Samira Bandaru
On this episode we explore the idea of 'Indian-ness' with Samira Bandaru, a Product and experience designer from Georgia Tech; who shares her thoughts...
26. Desi women taking charge of their life. Cindy Gunraj, Founder of Stillness Blooms
Why do so many desi women feel like they are not in control of their own life? Why is there immense pressure on desi women to conform to norms set by...
25. Desi foods we miss. What's on your list?
One of the hardest things about living away from India is a long list of mouthwatering foods that take you back to emotions of comfort or nostalgia. E...
24. Art of Cooking and Sustainable Food Choices with Urban Farmie Shruthi Baskaran
On episode 24 we chat with Shruthi Baskaran, an engineer-turned-consultant and food-fairy from Chennai. She moved to the US to pursue an engineering d...
23. Student Life in the US. Grad school at Harvard & MBA at Darden UVA
Demystifying Student 👩🏻🎓life in the US. Why did we decide to pursue graduate degrees in the US? And what is the academic rigor, campus life, food,...
22. Moving back to India. Ft. Kunal, Nikhil, Sandy
Why did 3 millennials move back to India 🇮🇳 from the US 🇺🇸 and Singapore 🇸🇬? What are some things to consider? What were the biggest surprises? What d...
21. Travel Adventures of a Tiny Lady and working with WWF - Nickolai Kinny Withmore
Our guest for this episode is Nickolai Kinny - Whitmore, who has spent her life writing, wandering and wayfaring 4ft 11inches above ground. Her blog A...
20. Moving to US for Undergrad Ft. Pallavi Janiani - Host of The Caffeinated Brown Girl Podcast
What is moving to the US for undergraduate studies at 18 like? And how does one discover their voice through podcasting? Pallavi Janiani our guest on...
19. When are you getting married beta? Ft. Kaveri, Mandira, Stefy, & Aarati
If you are a single girl nearing 30, expect this interrogation by everyone you meet. We talk to Kaveri Kumar, Mandira Ravindran, Stefy Sara Mathew and...
18. Let's talk about racism.
What makes racism so complex is the subtle variations it gets served up to all people of color. Racism isn’t binary. It's not black or white, but all...
17. Festivals and Holidays. Missing the old while embracing the new. Desi vs. Globe.
When we move to a new country, we miss the familiar but embrace the new. Same goes for festivals and holidays! Which Indian festivals does one miss? W...
16. The Daily Commute to Work. Desi Vs. Globe.
What are some key differences in your daily commute to work in India and around the world? How has the lockdown changed your daily commute to work? Ar...
15. What does it take to be 'Ironman'? Ft. Solonie Singh Pathania
What does it take to be the third Indian woman to complete the Ironman Triathlon? What is a triathlon? Why is it called Ironman and not Iron-woman? Ho...
14. How do we compare 'Household Chores' in and outside of India? Desi Vs. Globe
Household Chores - How do Desis get it done when it comes to 'roti' (feeding yourself), 'kapda' (clothing yourself) and 'makaan' (keeping a house)? We...
13. What does it take to be a top photographer? Ft. Arjun Menon | Art Leaves a Mark
How do you take an indelible experience in life, channel it into art, and transform into a compelling storyteller through photography? Arjun Menon, fo...
12. Why 'Slow Travel'? Ft. Vikas Plakkot
Vikas Plakkot takes us on an insightful and deliberate journey to immerse in the 'Slow Travel movement'. Braving over the 'FOMO, the fear of missing...
11. Why are Indians obsessed with Bollywood?
Aarati: I was in LOVE with Shah Rukh Khan! Archana: Who wasn't?
For gems like this listen to this episode! Raj-Simran, Laila-Majnu, and the god...
10. Why explore 'Offbeat Tracks'? Ft. Vandana Vijay
What adventures does one encounter when they explore 'Offbeat Tracks'? How many stereotypes does a woman entrepreneur need to shatter to be taken seri...
9. Who are Indian Army Brats?
How "Braty" are Indian Army Brats? Is life difficult growing up moving every two years or is it privilege? What are some pros and cons of being a Fauj...
8. Growing up Queer. Ft. Varun Singh
What is growing up Queer Desi like? What role does pop-culture play in education about LGBTQ? What did the reading down of Section 377 do for the move...
7. Why is driving a nightmare in India? Desi Vs. Globe
Introducing a new segment called "Desi vs. Globe!" We demystify the subtle (or stark!) contrasts between India and the Globe across a myriad of topics...
6. Why try Vipassana? Ft. Arvind Eashwar
Our first interview guest is Arvind Eashwar! A technophile, a serial entrepreneur, and a sports fanatic. Arvind leads international expansion for ITLI...
5. Minimalism - Fad or Fab?
Less is more. The new mantra of the millennial or age old wisdom? Why is the global desi generation shunning 'bigger is better' and adopting 'keep it...
4. Growing up middle class in India.
What are some pros and cons of growing up bourgeoisie (french for middle class!)? Which middle class values translate to strong aspects of your life e...
3. Are Indian with accents pretentious?
Why do Indians suddenly develop an accent when they are abroad? Is it them trying to be cool or just a flight or fight response to fit in? What does h...
2. Why are Indians obsessed with Engineering, MBA and Medicine?
Growing up Indian (especially in the 90s/early 2000s), why did adults make it sound like Engineering (followed by MBA) or Medicine were the only real...
1. Where are you from? Idea of Identity.
What are we trying to assess when we ask the Q - "Where are you from?" Why are we asking that question? Who do we ask it of more often? Is it a mere g...
Life of a Global Desi - Welcome Trailer!
Welcome to the podcast by two brown Indian girls, living and working globally! Join us siblings on a journey as we learn, explore, and uncover what it...