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The first thing you notice about Vijaya is her voice. It’s deep and musical and it takes me right back to college days when we’d listen, enthralled, to her sing. She still sings beautifully, plays several instruments and writes songs. But what
It isn’t often we get to traverse the globe during our little podcast chats. But that’s exactly what Natasha and I felt after our chat with Alexandra. She introduced us to her exciting life in diplomatic circles, her nomadic existence, her life
Our chat with Nupur on her 16 year journey with “One Hot Stove”, a blog about home cooking and so much more. What got her started, what keeps her going, her fun, adventurous A-Z series (check out her X for eXploration:new vegetables, old ways)
To the world at large, she is Dr Mangala Khadilkar, a psychiatrist working in the state prison system. To me and other students of music, she is Mangal Mavashi (aunt), warm and welcoming. How did she adjust to life in this new country in the mi
Ever met a feisty firebrand who lives life on her own terms? You are about to. Rennu Dhillon is the life-force behind Genius Kids, the organization she founded to provide quality education to kids that focuses on character building and confiden
Earth calling Amma!!! There are times when carnatic singer Chitra Srikrisna is so deeply focused on her art that her family has to gently call her back to reality. Singer, writer, teacher, podcaster! Through all these facets of Chitra’s life ru
Writing was always Anu’s first love and she went back to it after a short detour as an engineer. As the editor of Jaggery Lit online and Woman inc online and a published poet, Anu lives in the world of words. Words inspire, words are cathartic,
Do you feel your life is good enough, comfortable enough, secure enough but still not enough? Our very first guest from across the pond, Rohini Rathour, a former fund manager turned leadership coach, chats with us about how she helps clients ar
The word “party” comes to mind when you meet Jaya! Everything about this spunky woman is a celebration of life in all its joys, complexities, and challenges. From joining the 100Saree Pact to blogging to creating a community for Indian moms wit
When there's a house you want, In that neighborhoodWho you gonna call?Bela Vora! Bela isn’t just a realtor. She’s a dream-spinner! Passionate and dedicated, she holds her clients hands through one of the biggest and most stressful decisions
We kick off the new year with the multifaceted Nyna Caputi. As a film maker, she talks about the challenges she faced while making the award winning documentary “Petals in the Dust: The Endangered Indian girls” an unflinching look at female i
Movement is meditative and a source of joy for Swati Chaturvedi. Listen to her story about choreographing people and horses to Bollywood music! Whether it is therapeutic horseback riding (yes, you read that right!) or her "passion project", the
As a physiotherapist and yoga instructor, Swaroopa Gadgil’s life was focused on healing others. But when she was at a low point in her life and looking for solace, it was sharpies and markers that beckoned. From the creation of her colorful and
Far from the hustle bustle of her beloved subzi mandi and machhi market, Vaishali has created her own slice of India in her hometown of Nacogdoches. She drives her "kitchen on wheels", laden with Indian delicacies to tickle Texan tastebuds. He
It is entirely appropriate that at the end of a roller coaster week, as the nation elects leaders with a progressive agenda which includes recommitting to protecting the environment, we bring you our chat with Shaily Menon, the Dean of Arts and
If you are a fan of Hindi movies, you have, doubtless, heard of Raj and Simran from Dilwale Dulhania... Today we bring you Raj and Yolanda, and their story is far more interesting! Yolanda lived in Suriname, where she met her Raj, who brought
To mark breast cancer awareness month, we bring you hematologist/oncologist, Dr Minal Dhamankar. We chat about her many many years in training in India and the US (with a short but important detour in Germany), the differences in healthcare in
Priya's life is full of transitions. From Pune to California, from a corporate job to elementary school, from a teacher to an author and a researcher...she embraces every change and every flavor of life! Her life mantra: perspective is everyth
Move over chai! This week we bring you coffee, strong and sweet, from Brazil. Meet Cristiane who came to the US to take courses to improve her teaching skills. Along the way she met her husband, created a bilingual family, and wrote a book! Cri
Can traditions be tweaked? Do they still remain traditional? Listen to Arathi speak about Bharatnatyam with a passion, and Bollywood music with glee! Arathi claims to be “reborn" in her new American life. Her search for masala chai in India is
What a treat we have for you today! Chai and Chat goes global with an intrepid adventurer from Indonesia. Imagine being a “minority” in every place you’ve ever lived and never letting that stand in your way. Lidia traces her journey from S
A bit of an oddball is how Rucha describes herself. This articulate and intelligent woman is so much more than that. She talks about the many challenges that she faced in her career trajectory, the lack of support for working mothers, and her v
Three things stand out when you hear Esha speak - the strength of her convictions, her empathy for those without a voice, and her belief in leading a purpose driven life. Her passion is to make a difference! Join us for a cup of masala chai (gi
Meet fashionista, model, pageant winner and trendsetter all rolled in one. Urmila talks about “living her dream” , representing India on the international stage, making her mark as a model, and anchoring a show on a South East Asian channel, wh
From being handed babies at the airport, to the bonding experience, and the impact of a multicultural upbringing, Cathy enthralls us with her narration of life as a mother of two Indian children. Listen to her as she strives to connect them to
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