The Brown Girl Podcast: Recent Episodes
Julie George
A new show discussing various cultural and mainstream topics from the perspectives of South Asian women. The show also aims to highlight South Asian women creatives, business owners, and pioneers, paving the way for future generations.
In episode 54, Julie speaks with Arshiya Kherani.
Arshiya is a Leadership Coach who partners with rising leaders with hyphenated backgrounds through her program, Niyah Coaching. She is a storyteller & entrepreneur at heart, and is a Co-Founder at Potluck Stories, an LA-based community organization that hosts monthly interactive storytelling events that amplifies underrepresented voices.
Tune in to hear Arshiya walk us through the various twists and turns she's encountered in her 20s and continues to navigate in her 30s.
You'll gain insights into:
- Overcoming the grip of fear
- Finding your confidence
- The art of living with intention and finding your north star
- How to lean into the narrative of "you're doing too much"
- Embracing pivoting and change in life's direction
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In episode 53, Julie speaks with Jenova Juliann Pryor on her Blindian relationship journey.
Jenova, a Malayalee Indian American, and her husband, Denzel Pryor, became an internet sensation after their wedding video — showcasing Denzel reciting parts of his vows in Malayalam — went viral in 2022.
In this episode, we discuss
- Jenova's upbringing and cultural community
- How she met her husband
- What it was like telling her parents and family
- Challenges and triumphs of navigating a Blindian relationship
- Advice she has for others
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In Episode 52, Julie chats with Sonya Patel, host of Your Big Sis podcast. We discuss all things dating faux pas and talk through various submissions from listeners of things that are immediate turn offs! We discuss vaping, confidence, table manners, bragging, infidelity, and more.
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In Episode 51, Julie records a solo episode diving into 5 habits she adopted in 2023 that she will carry into 2024.
- Time Management Hacks - The Two Minute Rule and the Pomodoro Method
- Maxing out my 401k contributions and Increasing all my other general investments
- Nighttime routine
- Blocking use of social media apps in the morning
- Normalizing delayed text messages
Resources discussed:
- Download my free guide "My Personal Systems for Savings and Investing" HERE I share insights into exactly how I set up my investing and savings systems and workflows, which have simplified my financial management and improved my confidence in setting myself up for the future.
- Listen to Ep 11 - Leveling up on Mindset, Money, and Health in 2022. Listen HERE
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In episode 50, Julie speaks with relationship coach Natasha Mahtani.
Natasha is a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach.
Coming from a South Asian background and having lived in Liberia, England, Nigeria, Ireland, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan, she understands the cultural nuances within relationships and more specifically, the limiting narratives and beliefs that surface in relationships across many cultures.
Natasha helps women of color, globally, to increase their sense of self-worth, show up for themselves, identify and rewire their limiting beliefs and thrive in all relationships.
We discuss the following:
- Misconceptions of what it take to have a healthy relationship
- Warning signs that a relationship may be heading in an unhealthy direction
- Communication vs comprehension
- Maintaining adventure and novelty and preventing the relationship from becoming stale
- Balancing personal space and togetherness in a relationship
- Social media and the impact on couples
- Supporting each other when facing external pressures and work related challenges
- Importance of forgiveness and how to build trust when trust is breached
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In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao, founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha. In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss:
- Inception of creating holiCHIC while working a full time corporate job
- How she found her business partner and co-founder
- Making the transition from side hustle to full time business
- Pivoting the business in the pandemic
- Constructs of sustainability in the fashion world + her perspectives and experiences with gatekeeping and support within the South Asian community
- Role of mentorships in her journey
- Advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders.
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In episode 48, Julie meets again with Shital Patel, known for her appearances on Indian Matchmaking (IMM) Season 2 and Season 3.
Shital originally came on our podcast in 2022 and I'm so thrilled to have her back today.
In this episode, Shital opens up about life post IMM Season 3.
We mainly discuss the ending of the relationship that we saw on TV; what she learned through it, how she healed from the breakup, the challenges and unique aspects of navigating such a personal experience being in the public eye, and what she's looking forward to the most as she enters her 40s.
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The Cumin Club | A meal kit service offering authentic Indian meals made in 5 minutes or less. All of their meals use high quality ingredients and spices specific to each region in India. Their innovative, freeze drying technology ensures a long shelf life for all of their products, so you can always keep them on hand for those busy days. Simply add hot water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!
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In episode 47, Julie meets with her Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) co-founder, Matt George to discuss details and behind the scenes of planning the first ever FIM Speed Dating event for Malayalee Christians. Tune in to hear Matt and Julie discuss the following:
- Origin story and why they started FIM
- Initial fears or uncertainties regarding whether there would be enough interest
- Negative reactions or backlash from the community
- Finances associated with the event
- Success metrics of matching from the event
- Feedback from participants and things they would have done differently
- The volunteer team, who they are, and team memories
- Biz relationship dynamics between Matt and Julie
- Future of FIM
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In episode 46, Julie meets with her friend Rachel Varkey, also the host of the It's Fine Podcast with Rachel Varkey.
Rachel opens up about her experiences with infertility and the various treatment options she underwent to pursue a path toward motherhood. We learn about:
- Rachel's background and desires for motherhood growing up
- Process she underwent with IUI and IVF and what you can expect
- Impact of infertility on her marriage and how she and her husband coped
- Advice for those who are struggling with conception
- How we can create a more supportive and empathetic community for those struggling with fertility
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Julie records a solo episode reflecting on the summer, featuring road trips, missing flights, and speed dating event planning. She also discusses the concept of cohabitation before marriage, while sharing her own experiences and opinions. Subscribe to our NEWSLETTER HEREGET IN TOUCH WITH US:Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/Connect with Julie IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejuliegeorge--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-george3/message
In episode 44, Julie chats with Annika Sharma.
Annika is co-founder and co-host of That Desi Spark podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forbes, and on a Spotify billboard campaign.
Annika is also an author and her debut romcom novel, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words,” the first in the Chai Masala Club series, earned starred reviews from the Library Journal and BookList, and was described as a “love letter to both Indian culture and the streets of New York City,” by Publisher’s Weekly. It was named an Amazon Editors’ Pick and Apple Books called Annika a “Writer to Watch.” Her second book of the series, “Sugar, Spice, and Can’t Play Nice,” released May 2, 2023.
She currently lives in the New York City area. She is a lover of long conversations, superhero movies, reading, and travel.
Tune in to hear Julie and Annika chat about:
- Her childhood & growing up in State College, PA
- Various careers paths + becoming a writer
- Insight into the world of book writing, connecting with publishing houses & editors
- Dealing w/ rejection and creative blocks
- Becoming a new mom + pregnancy
- Using Social media as a creative while also upholding certain boundaries on what she does and doesn’t want to share, so I really loved hearing take on it.
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In Episode 43, Julie chats w/ Arti Lalwani from Netflix's latest Season 3 of Indian Matchmaking.
You might remember her from a quick appearance in Season 2, but now she's back and sharing even more of her story in Season 3.
Tune in to hear Julie and Arti chat about:
- How the opportunity for Indian Matchmaking came up
- Arti's experience being on Indian Matchmaking and working with Sima Aunty
- When she decided to start prioritizing finding love after focusing on her career for so long
- Meeting Jamal + their initial Costco and Breakfast dates
- What she loves most about Jamal + how they prioritize and invest in their relationship as a couple
- Wedding planning!
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In this episode, Julie chats w/ Bobby Seagull from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking Season 3.
If you watched the show, you know Bobby is filled with loads of enthusiasm and excitement for life, especially for the subject Math!
Prior to Indian Matchmaking, Bobby has appeared several times on British television, including the quiz show University Challenge and the BBC documentary series Monkman & Seagull's Genius Guide to Britain.
Bobby's passion for improving math literacy is evidenced through frequent appearances on various broadcast and radio programs throughout the UK, as well as by authoring several books on the subject.
Tune in to hear Bobby and Julie chat about Bobby's:
- Upbringing in the UK
- Experience being on Indian Matchmaking and working with Sima Aunty
- The infamous salsa dancing shoes
- His prior dating and relationship history + the dating apps he uses.
- His thoughts on dating outside the South Asian culture
- Friend-zoning & dealing with rejection
- His reactions to some of the not-so-nice feedback he's received from the internet and TV audiences about his portrayal on the show.
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In Episode 41, Julie chats w/ Aishwarya Balaji, founder and CEO of A Fresh Sip
Aishwarya is a serial entrepreneur who is experienced and passionate about building businesses in alignment with personal values and goals
She is the CEO and co-founder of A Fresh Sip, which is an alcohol-free beverage platforms that allows people to easily discover and access non-alcoholic spirits, wines, and beverages
They discuss:
- Aishwarya's background & how she started in management consulting before launching into the entrepreneurial space
- Her experiences with burnout and health struggles that led her to discover the sober curious movement
- Advice and strategies for those wanting to explore mindful drinking
- Starting a new company w/ a friend + relationship dynamics
- Glimpses into her day to day and how juggles various responsibilities through mindfulness, morning routines, meditation, etc
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Their goal is to educate customers in their buying journey while also retaining their commitment to sustainability and transparency.
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In Episode 40, Julie speaks with Shilpa Cacho.
In this episode, we get raw and real on the topic of infidelity, divorce, eloping, and ultimately finding freedom and authentic living.
We know these are highly stigmatized topics in the South Asian community. Thank you, Shilpa for sharing your story so candidly.
Shilpa shares with us:
- her experiences going through divorce from her first husband
- the infidelity that occurred on her marriage
- underlying mental and emotional issues that she was going through
- tips and advice for women on dating post divorce
- how she met her now husband, Isaac
- how they maintain a thriving relationship today
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In Episode 39, Julie speaks with married couple, Shelly Sood and Nikhil Torsekar.
Shelly Sood is an author, speaker, mother of 3, wife, and entrepreneur. Her husband of 20 years, Nikhil, had suffered from undiagnosed bipolar disorder for two decades, leading to massive devastation emotionally, mentally, and financially. After helping to save his life and their marriage, Shelly launched a healthcare company (GIOSTAR* Chicago) and discovered the fulfillment gained from diminishing the pain of others.
After becoming suicidal, and ultimately getting diagnosed at the age of 40, Nikhil Torsekar began a journey of introspection and healing, and is now a devoted husband, dedicated parent, and thriving professional. He runs The Untether Your Life Podcast, serves as Director of Marketing for GIOSTAR Chicago, and is a tireless mental health advocate. His journey of discovery and healing through higher states of consciousness led he and his wife Shelly to incorporate Mindvalley’s personal growth platform into their own lives. Nikhil has a BA from Washington University, an MS from DePaul University, and an MBA from The University of Chicago.
Together, they overcame these obstacles by untethering their lives through traditional and holistic approaches to healthcare, and unconditional love for one another. Psychology Today recently covered Shelly and Nikhil in their article entitled “A Journey of Bipolar Disorder in a South Asian Family.”
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In Episode 38, Julie speaks with Tina Singh.
Tina is an occupational therapist, digital content creator, mom of 3, and most recently, an entrepreneur.
Tina's latest adventure is being the founder of Bold Helmets, a business that makes helmets for Sikh kids in mind to accommodate their hair. Tina comes from a Sikh background and her family follows Sikh practices, including her children wearing cloth coverings on their heads. Tina created this solution after struggling for years to find helmets that would fit her kids!
In this episode, Tina shares:
- Her background and education
- What led her to start her growing YouTube channel (80k+ subs)
- Her inspiration for starting Bold Helmets, the process, funding, etc
- Why she changed the name from Sikh Helmets to Bold Helmets after launching
- How she's dealt with Imposter syndrome and managing her mental health
- Resources and advice for budding entrepreneurs
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In Episode 37, Julie shares her tangent thoughts on paid dating apps. Then she shares a few memorable online dating stories, including the time she got stood up, got called a psycho, and had an interesting DM on Offer Up.
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In this episode, Julie speaks with Matt George. Matt is the comedic genius behind the political satire comedy account @mallutrump!
Matt shares his unique upbringing and then answers a Q&A from @mallutrump fans including:
- What led him to start the parody account
- The opportunities and connections that have come from the platform
- How he's dealt with negativity & hateful messages from the internet
- What he'd like to do differently w/ @mallutrump going forward
- How political party affiliates in the community reacted to the satire
- His thoughts on whether DJT will win the 2024 election
They also discussed how the @mallutrump account has impacted his dating life! Matt shares his thoughts on soulmates, relationship deal breakers, and other dating woes.
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In episode 35, Julie speaks with Dee Gautham.
Dee is the founder and CEO of The Boss Body Revolution, a health coaching company with a mission to help women transform their confidence through fitness and health. Julie and Dee discuss Dee's background and how she got into health coaching, why South Asians have a harder time adhering to fitness and nutrition, myths that exist around diet culture, and tips and advice for you to get your health and nutrition in order in 2023!
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Julie records a solo episode reflecting on turning 32. She talks through some changes she's made in 2022, a few of her personal goals/intentions for 2023 , and also answers some of the questions submitted via IG question box. Questions include skincare routines, tips for maintaining weight loss goals into the new year, and what has surprised her the most about being a podcaster.
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In episode 33, Julie talks with Renee Kar Johnson! Renee works full time in Product Management, is currently doing her MBA at the University of Chicago, AND is the founder and CEO of RKJ Designs, which is an Indo western fashion line that focuses on clothing that can be worn anytime but with a desi twist.
In this episode, Julie and Renee talk about :
- Renee's background and upbringing as half Malayalee half Bengali
- How her interest in fashion and design began
- What it was like showcasing her collection at the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW)
- The current state of diversity and inclusion in the fashion and modeling space
- What Renee is specifically doing to hold herself accountable as a Designer for ensuring inclusivity and sustainability within her line
- How YOU can get involved if you're interesting in modeling for her line
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In Episode 32, Julie has guest Khel Baldeo on the show. Julie discovered Khel through a TikTok video that Khel's friend made about Khel. Khel is a 46 year old Desi woman who is engaged to her Caucasian fiancé, Mike, who is 30!
In this episode, Julie and Khel discuss Khel's 16 year age relationship, including the following:
- How Khel and Mike met.
- How their families reacted
- How their social circles are impacted by their age gap
- Fears Khel has surrounding their age gap and long term future
- Khel's relationship history
- IVF and fertility journey
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In Episode 31, Julie speaks with Ayaan Dalal. Ayaan is a South Asian transgender man.
In this episode, Julie and Ayaan talk about:
- Ayaan's upbringing and how he first discovered he didn’t identify with the female sex assigned at birth
- Navigating telling his family and social circles
- Lifestyle changes he's made to support his transition (dietary, clothing, home décor, etc)
- Medical surgeries he will be undergoing
- Dating /relationships and future fertility options
- Dos/Don’t's of interacting with trans people and ways we can show our support
If you feel compelled to support Ayaan in his transition journey, please see this GoFundMe
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ayaans-transition
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In episode 30, Julie and guest Ann Koppuzha talk about tips and advice for the first date. By day, Ann is a trained attorney and runs a business helping writers and female entrepreneurs establish their digital and business strategy. In her free time, she also runs the IG blog @ModernDesiLove, which is a resource to help South Asians create happier and healthier relationships. After going through her divorce, Ann jumped back into the dating scene (which had primarily turned online at that point), and realized how much there was to unpack navigating this new scene. After years of trial and error , she's compiled her lessons learned and best practices that she's implemented to have better online dating experiences.
In this episode, Julie and Ann talk about:
- Best practices leading up to the first date
- Post date follow-up
- Navigating kissing/physical touch in the beginning
- How to not get burned out from online dating
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RESOURCES
Books: How Not to Die Alone by Logan Erie (book)
Podcasts: Dating Intentionally & Finding Mr. Height
Check out our episodes about Dating from The Brown Girl podcast
Episode 12 - Dating in Our 30s & the Pressure to Get Married
Episode 13 - Dating in the DMs, Long Distance Relationships, Dating in 20s vs 30s, etc
Episode 28 - Dating Energetics & Why You're Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Men
In Episode 29, Julie speaks with Benny Mathew. Benny lives in Chicago, IL and is the founder of Orion 3, a company he started in April 2021. Prior to that, Benny worked in corporate leading various Sales/Business Development teams.
Throughout Benny's lived experiences that we will hear about on today's episode, he's become passionate about minimizing the stigma around mental and emotional health, particularly in the South Asian community.
In this episode, Benny shares his journey through divorce and life after. They discuss:
- The tragic accident that occurred in Benny's life at the age of 18 and the impact thereafter
- Dating, getting engaged, marrying, & then going through divorce w/ his now ex-wife
- Telling the family about the divorce
- What dating was like post divorce
- What his healing journey was like
- Finding a therapist and his now 9+ years experience going to therapy
- Advice he has for people going through divorce
divorce #southasiandivorce #datingafterdivorce #divorcepodcasts
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In Ep 28, Julie speaks with Self Worth & Dating Coach Sy Neary. They discuss:
- The Energetics of Dating --> What is Masculine Energy vs Feminine energy and the role it plays in relationships (and life)
- Why the traits that make you successful in your careers may not be helping your dating life
- Why you keep attracting unavailable men
- Red flags + green flags of dating
- Moving from the "talking" phase" to the dating phase
- How to avoid getting attached too quickly
- Human Design readings - what are they and how can they be beneficial
thebrowngirlpodcast #datingpodcast #datingadviceforwomen #southasiandating
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In Episode 27, we are talking about Solo Traveling! Whether you need inspiration for your first solo trip or you're a seasoned traveler getting that itch to book your next trip, you will appreciate this episode with guest Veena Murali.
Veena is a 22-year-old Indian-American woman who is passionate about inspiring people to travel intentionally and venture outside their comfort zones. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, she moved to New York City for her undergraduate education, where she caught the travel bug after studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. Knowing that she wanted to prioritize travel as a tool for education, Veena graduated a semester early with a plan to travel the world solo for six months. Her trip spanned six months, five continents, and nearly thirty countries and changed the way she sees the world around her.
Julie and Veena discuss:
- Veena's experiences traveling abroad including her study abroad along with a separate 6 month solo adventure after graduation.
- How she managed to budget and save money to do so
- How she combatted loneliness while traveling alone
- Safety precautions and advice for avoiding unwanted attention as a female
- Ways in which travel has shaped her perspectives on life in her own country and others
- Misconceptions that people have about solo traveling
- Advice for people wanting to explore solo traveling
GET IN TOUCH WITH US :
Connect with Veena on IG : https://www.instagram.com/nyctonomad/ & Check out Veena's Free E-book Far Wide & Solo https://www.amazon.com/Far-Wide-Solo-Veena-Murali-ebook/dp/B0B7NR9R25
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In episode 26, Julie is joined by Subrina K Singh to discuss mental health within the South Asian Community, and specifically what it's like to live with bipolar disorder.
Subrina was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when she was 16 and shares her mental health journey as a way to support, advocate, and create awareness for mental health.
Tune in to this episode to hear:
- Subrina's diagnosis story & symptoms and events leading up to her diagnosis
- How her condition impacted her college journey & how she learned to navigate
- Her experience spending time in various mental health facilities and how that looks different than what we often see portrayed on TV
- Misconceptions about bipolar and mental health conditions
- What microaggressions look and sound like toward people with bipolar and how we can use language that is more inclusive
- How we can support loved ones who may live with bipolar or other mental health conditions
Mental Health Support Groups
- Depression BiPolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg
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In this episode, Julie talks with Indian Matchmaking Season 2 star Shital Patel! Shital and Julie have a fun chat discussing :
What it was like being on the Netflix Show Working with Sima Aunty Girl talk about dating in NYC in her 20s & 30s Exercising patience & not settling The mindset work she's done with her Coach Her new relationship and how it started Advice for others waiting to find their true love
We end with some rapid fire questions to get to know Shital more . Thanks, Shital for coming on the show and candidly sharing your story! <3 GET IN TOUCH WITH US : Connect with Shital on IG : https://www.instagram.com/therealshitalpatel/ Connect with Julie on IG: www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/ & Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg
indianmatchmaking #IMMs2 #shitalpatel #indianmatchmakings2 #indianmatchmakingpodcast #thebrowngirlpodcast #southasianpodcasts #desipodcasts #desibreakupadvice #browngirldating #browngirldatingstories
We are back for PART 2 of our Breakup series. This time, Julie is joined by Adya Roy (@thedesicareerwoman) and they are talking about past breakups and answering all your breakup questions.
If you haven't listened to Part 1 (episode 23), make sure you listen! Julie talks about her own breakup story, what helped her get through it, and we listen to a few voicemails submitted by audience members sharing their own stories of breakups and healing.
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In this episode, we are talking about BREAKUPS…
Breakups by all means suck. A breakup season can be filled with grief of losing someone, sadness, feelings of loneliness, and possibly guilt or rejection depending on the circumstances or the reasons for breakup.
Whether you're the heartbreaker or the one being broken up with, it won't be easy and it can take some time to adjust and learn to live without this person.
In this episode, Julie first shares her own personal breakup story, and her journey of healing and moving on. Then we listen to a few breakup stories submitted by listeners as well and talk through each one.
Stay tuned for Part 2 where we discuss breakups with a guest and answer breakup questions submitted by listeners.
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Have you ever wondered why every election feels like a massive existential crisis ?
Or why it feels so difficult to pass laws that would seemingly satisfy the needs of most Americans (e.g. basic laws to make gun ownership more safe, restrict gun access to unstable people, etc)
In Episode 22, Julie speaks with guest Shawn Thomas. Amongst the many hats that Shawn wears, he also runs @rankthevoteil in his spare time to raise awareness on the need for voting reform in the U.S
Julie and Shawn first discuss the prevalence of gun violence in America, and how existing political systems are not set up to incentivize lawmakers to promote policies that majority of Americans want. They also discuss how this can be addressed through changes in the way we vote, such as through Rank Choice Voting (RCV) and Open Primaries.
Listen to hear us talk about:
- Why the U.S. has the highest levels of gun violence compared to other rich nations
- How other countries solved their mass shooting problems
- Why can't the U.S follow suit?
- The problems with our current two party system and the way we vote
- How the existing voting structures create polarization and does not properly incentivize law makers to push for what majority people want.
- How we can fix these issues through Rank Choice Voting and Open Primaries.
We end the episode on a lighter note with a lightening round of questions to get to know Shawn more personally!
To learn more about Rank Choice Voting, check out:
www.fairvote.org
https://rankthevote.us
https://represent.us
https://www.uniteamerica.org
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In Episode 21, Julie talks with recipe queen Ramya Ravuri!
Ramya is the mastermind behind the popular food blog EatsByRamya and is known for her series "Cooking Basics for 20 Somethings" where she breaks down cooking for beginners.
She's a data scientist by profession, a food blogger by passion, and someone who loves to be involved in a lot of different activities. Over the last 3 years, Ramya has built her audience across various platforms.
In this episode , Ramya and Julie discuss:
- How Ramya got started with food blogging and recipe creation
- How she balanced maintaining the food blog while also being a full time college student & working for a startup
- How her college experience was impacted by the Pandemic
- How many hours (behind the scenes) actually goes into making a 30-60 recipe video
- Her different strategies for posting on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, etc
- How she decided her post graduation plans of starting a traditional 9-5 career vs full time content creation
- Her self care routine and goals she wants to accomplish in her 20s
- Advice she has for other creators or bloggers
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In this episode, Julie has guest Shwetha Mangal on the show.
Shwetha is a Mom of two who started her career as a fitness coach at the age of 40. She's a Certified Personal Trainer and Coach with The Boss Body Revolution and loves helping women become their most confident selves. She grew up in Hyderabad, India and currently lives in Minnesota with her husband and two teens.
In this episode , they discuss Shwetha's:
- Arranged marriage she had at the age of 19, what that process was like, and the journey of that marriage to today
- Parenting style and relationship with her two teenagers
- Growing social media presence, content creation, & the inevitable trolling and bullying that happens when you have a growing audience.
- Starting a career in the world of fitness at the age of 40
- Competing on stage in a bikini competition at the age of 40
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Music by Ravi Ray Audio @Itsraviray
In Episode 19, Julie speaks with Disha Mazepa about interracial relationships. Disha shares her experience dating outside her South Asian community and eventually marrying her Caucasian husband, Mike. They discuss the following:
- How Disha and her husband met
- Telling the parents about her interracial relationship
- Her past dating history
- Wedding planning and challenges of integrating cultures
- Incorporating religion & culture w/ future kids
- Preserving culture
- What being in an interracial marriage has taught her
- Advice and resources for those in interracial relationships
If you are in an interracial relationship, the below are support resources you can use.
FB Group: South Asian Women in Interracial Relationships (SAWIR)
Disha's Podcast:But What Will People Say
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In Episode 18, Julie speaks with Divorce Attorney Maliha Siddiqui.
Divorce is something that is considered to be very taboo in South Asian communities. It's highly stigmatized and as a result, divorce rates are very low within South Asian populations. Even if there's violence, abuse, or other oppressive situations happening within a household, the reality of our culture is that the stigma and shame of divorce is so great it often leads people to stay in their married arrangements rather than go through a divorce .
Though we will focus a future episode on individuals who have gone through divorce sharing their experience and overcoming it, today's episode will be informative and educational in nature and discuss Divorce within South Asian communities and legal implications and outcomes of the divorce process.
Julie and Maliha discuss the following :
- Types of divorce cases that are most common within the South Asian community
- Expected divorce timeline and process
- Can you file for divorce without an attorney?
- What happens in situations when one person does not want to comply with the divorce (Hello Kimye ?)
- Mediation
- Costs of divorce
- Parenting vs Financial Categories of Divorce
- How Maintenance aka Alimony payments are calculated
- How Child Support Payments are calculated
- How Marital Estate (assets and debt) are divided
- Joint Community vs Equitable Distribution States
- Prenups and Postnups
- Advice for people who have not broken news to their Spouse that they want to get Divorced
- Unique Circumstances within South Asian divorces (e.g. gold, marital gifts from family, in-laws involvement, etc)
Connect with Maliha
https://www.facebook.com/Siddiquifamilylaw
https://www.instagram.com/siddiquifamilylaw/
Maliha's Presentation with the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago. . This is a great resource to watch if you are considering divorce in Illinois.
https://fb.watch/dnLkqGbe9a/
Website
www.siddiquifamilylaw.com
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In episode #17, Julie chats with her friend Danny Matam. Danny is the first MALE guest on the show!
While this podcast is and will remain a platform to elevate voices, stories, and perspectives of South Asian women in particular, there are subjects/topics where having a male perspective could be relevant and insightful.
Tune in to this episode to hear a South Asian male perspective on unconventional career journeys, personal development, dating, relationships, and advice for those seeking love and fulfillment .
In this episode, we discuss Danny's:
- Background and why he chose to QUIT corporate America at the age of 28
- Challenges he's faced during his self employment journey Personal development habits/routines
- Past romantic relationships and lessons learned What he's looking for in a woman
- Experience using dating apps and building a good dating profile
- Advice for those seeking love and fulfillment
southasiandating #thebrowngirlpodcast #datingforsouthasians #southasian
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https://www.youtube.com/c/RainmakerInvestingWithTheGoodFellas
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In this episode, Julie has guest Sana Akhand on the show.
Sana is a South Asian female entrepreneur who had a TikTok video that went viral (+1.5M views and counting) a few months ago with when she shared how her and husband are MARRIED and in love but have chosen to live in two SEPARATE NYC apartments.
Listen in on this very fascinating story. Julie and Sana discuss:
- Sana's background and what led to this decision point in her marriage
- How their relationship and love story has improved since deciding to live apart
- What life has been like since the Tiktok video went viral
- What Sana's husband is like
- How they rationalized paying two separate rents
- How their families reacted
- Advice and parting words
Follow Sana's Podcast "Make Your Own Rules"
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOXYPpShCDudTdprOPAytA
If you're in NYC, join the Friendship Club that Sana founded:
https://www.myfriendship.club
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In this episode, Julie talks with Parween Mander.
Parween is a South Asian money expert on a mission to provide honest and relatable financial coaching for women of color from immigrant upbringings through 1:1 coaching and mentoring. She built a net worth of $200,000 by the age of 28 and is on a mission to help other WOC overcome their financial traumas and build generational wealth.
Parween is the founder of the Wealthy Wolfe, holds the Accredited Financial Counselor - Canada® designation, and is a certified Trauma of Money Facilitator.
In this episode we discuss:
- Parween's background and her approach for working with clieints
- How Parween created a net worth of $200K by age 28
- What Trauma of money means
- Biggest levers for building wealth
- Relationship between money and power
- Unique money and mindset challenges specific to the South Asian community
- Advice for college students
- Advice for couples on money management, values, and combining finances (or not)
Links
Follow Parween on IG
https://www.instagram.com/parween.mander/
Parween's business website
https://thewealthywolfe.ca
Parents Magazine Article written by Parween titled "I'm My Parents' Retirement Plan
https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/family-finances/im-my-parents-retirement-plan-how-the-sandwich-generation-is-providing-financial-support-for-their-kids-and-parents/
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This is a solo episode. Julie talks about scams in the world of online dating. Tinder Swindler, anyone? She shares her own experience encountering a fraudster on a dating app, AND we listen to a few stories submitted by other South Asian women.
Please be careful out there and take necessary precautions to protect yourself from being scammed, catfished, or taken advantage of. Take your time to get to know somebody, use the internet/social media vet people accordingly, do a Facetime or video meeting before you meet in person, and if you have a gut feeling that something feels off, listen to it.
You can always report fraud here, including romance fraud here:
www.reportfraud.ftc.gov
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This month, Tina and Julie are back to discuss various dating and relationship questions submitted by listeners. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 1:25 Questions to Ask on a First Date 9:20 Long Distance Relationships 17:45 Dating in your 20s vs 30s 22:34 Should I Shoot My Shot if Her Social Handles are on Her Profile? 28:12 Who Should Pay on the First Date? 36:26 Is Living at Home a Deal Breaker ? 45:40 Ghosting - When Is It OK to Ghost ? 53:00 Cultural Differences in How Dating is Approached
In this episode, Julie has her friend Tina Luke on the show to discuss dating in their 30s! They chat about their own personal experiences, cultural pressures around marriage, the endless matrimonial ads and bio-datas from their parents, dating apps , and everything in between.
Stay tuned for Part 2 where they answer Questions submitted by YOU.
Timestamps
00:00 Cultural Expectations & Pressure to Get Married
05:00 Matrimonials and Bio-Datas
12:05 Relationships Won’t Solve Your Existing Problems
15:00 Pressure from Community and Culture Will likely Not Subside
16:28 Take Advantage of Your Single Years - Seriously!!!
23:41 Dating Apps
42:33 Marrying Outside the Culture
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This is a solo episode discussing a recap of this year, goal setting for the new year, and ways to level up on 3 pillars - mindset, money, and health, in 2022! We talk about what it means to have a growth mindset, the differences between financial independence & financial literacy and why you need BOTH, as well as small habits and practices you can start implementing to drastically improve your health and well-being.
If you haven't created goals for 2022, what are you waiting for ? Listen to this episode, then grab a pen & paper to start planning, prioritizing, and executing for the new year.
Email: julie@theshapeulab.com
IG: @thebrowngirl_podcast
Today's solo episode is about protecting your mental space and setting boundaries. I share some mindset shifts and advice that have helped me the most in my journey.
IG: @thebrowngirl_podcast
Email: julie@theshapeulab.com
In this episode, I interviewed Ambily Jose . Ambily is someone who wears many hats! By day, she is a financial analyst and by night, a model and digital content creator with a growing social media presence and following. Her mission is to spread joy, build one another, and help others feel radiant in their skin while working with brands who share her same mission!
We discuss her own journey of how she got started in the social media and content creation space , some of the fun campaigns she's collaborated on, what it's like behind the scenes with brand partnerships, photoshoots, & compensation. We also discuss how this venture has impacted her own mental health and how she's finding her way to achieving balance and staying collected!
You can find her on IG: @ambilyxx
Website (under construction ) will be up and running soon www.ambilyjose.com
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Episode 8 - Rental Property Investing Part 2 Q&A.
This is a follow up episode to Episode 4 - How I Got Into Real Estate Investing and 5 Tips for You
In this episode, I compiled a handful of follow up questions/DMs I received from Episode 4 and address them here. We will discuss:
- Maintenance issues/expenses & what to expect
- How to gage how much money to put down as a down payment
- How you can be cash positive but still show a loss on your tax returns (whereby shielding you from rental income taxes)
- Methodologies for rent collection and yearly rent increases
- Understanding your legal responsibilities as a landlord for your particular state or municipality
Link to article from Brandon Turner, founder of Bigger Pockets, on estimating maintenance expenses
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In this episode, we talk with Crystal Joseph-Cobb, owner and founder of Beauty Marked, a full service luxury hair and makeup services business based out of Tampa, FL.
Crystal shares her experiences from childhood influences, to starting a side hustle in college, as well as her journey of finishing her MBA, before deciding to turn her passion for beauty into a full time business. Today, Crystal manages a team of 7 artists to offer hair and makeup artist services for weddings, editorials, photoshoots and more, as well as their most recent venture into the beauty branding and marketing space.
To inquire on services with Crystal and her team, check out www.beautymarkedfl.com/connect
IG: @beautymarkedfl @crystaljosephbeauty
Thanks, Crystal for coming on the show!
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Trigger Warning (TW): parental-child separation, child trauma, depression, abuse, neglect
Episode 6 - I interviewed my friend Namitha Crow who shares her personal lived experiences of being an adopted child out of an orphanage in India at the age of 10. Until I met Namitha, I had only heard of adoption as being framed in a positive and compassionate light. In this episode, Namitha shares the painful, traumatic, and corrupt elements that it can also entail. Thank you Namitha for coming on and sharing this deeply personal and vulnerable part of your life
If you want to learn more or support the Sinza project she mentions at the beginning, below is the link
https://www.sinza.org/
Short solo episode where I cover my top 5 favorite wellness products that I've added to my daily routine! These are all products I love and I feel have improved the quality of my life. NOT sponsored or getting paid - totally unbiased opinion on what has worked well for me :)
- Schmidt's Aluminum Free Deodorant https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5651828/
- EltaMD Sunscreen Face - UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 oz) Full body - UV Aero Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 (6 oz.)
- Ashwaghanda - Further Food Premium Ashwaghanda
- Lunette reusable menstrual cup
- Hydroflask water bottle
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In this episode, I share how and why I got into the rental property market, cultural stigmas I encountered along the way, and 5 of my top tips for you if this is in your future plans
- Find quality tenants; run background checks, credit checks, or outsource to a real estate professional.
Below are resources to run background and credit checks
www.tenantbackgroundsearch.com
www.cozy.co
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Minimize tax liability by staying on top of eligible business expense write-offs and new yearly allowances published by the IRS.
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Align duration of rental lease agreements to prime moving season
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Avoid renting to family and friends
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Set up an LLC to protect your personal assets
In this episode, we talk with one of my best friends, Sidrah Atiq, owner and founder of CA Realty Design. Sidrah talks through her journey of starting off in Corporate America & putting in gruesome hours, along with being diagnosed with Bells Palsy, that finally led her to turn her passion for interior design and real estate into a full time business.
If you are interested in real estate or design services (You don't have to be local to be an interior design client!) see below for links to get in touch with Sidrah and her team. CA Realty and Design is fully equipped to service your real estate & interior design needs. From redesigning spaces to assisting you in the actual purchase & selling of your home, they can help!
https://www.instagram.com/carealtydesign/
www.carealtydesign.com
In this episode, we talk about the clash between cultural expectations and following your own intuition
Introductory episode sharing my background, why I started this podcast and what you can expect!! Connect with me if you have suggestions on future topics/guests to invite! IG: @theshapeulab @juliegeorge723 Email: Julie@theshapeuplab.com