Brown Queens: Recent Episodes
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Meet Joty & Neha, two brown queens working in the entertainment industry & figuring out life. They talk dating, working, pop culture, crazy indian families, stereotypes, working as women in a male dominated industry and being boss queens but through the lens of being between two cultures! They realized it was a lens so many people in America could relate to but was rarely represented!
In this week's episode Neha is joined by model & rapper Little Soso. Rising star Little Soso was signed by grammy nominated Lunchbox Lewis and was recently featured in Issa Rae's "Rap Sh!t."
In this episode Neha is joined by model Geena Singh to talk all things fashion, growing up in LA, being in the indian influencer world, social media pressure & dating!
In this episode Neha is joined by Vishal from Netflix's Indian Matchmaking to talk all things reality tv, dating & life after the show!
In this episode Joty & Neha recap the "Never Have I Ever" Premiere, discuss immigrant parents getting older/dealing with grief, talk about the viral dating article about men being alone/bad dates, Andrew Tate, Pete & Kim splitting and the Victoria's Secret documentary.
After a short break due to covid Joty & Neha are back to talk not feeling indian enough, the new Beyonce album and Emily Ratajkwoski getting cheated on.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about Roe V Wade, Diddy calling out Cassie during the BET Awards, Michael B Jordan/Lori Harvey splitting & the movie "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Joty & Neha are back with a new season of Brown Queens! We catch up, talk about trending topics, & are joined by Nicole Mehta to talk creating a brand on social media & representing a minority in fashion!
In episode 53 Joty & Neha talk Jlo's engagement, Britney Spears being pregnant, Ultimatum, and social media trolls.
(26 mins) They are also joined by Aparna from Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking" to talk her new book, dating, sticking to her standards and healing.
In this episode Neha & Joty talk about women being assertive in the workplace & are joined by singer/songwriter Samica to talk about making music, finding her people & following dreams.
10:05 mins: Samica Interview
In this episode Joty & Neha recap the Pete Davidson/Kanye texts and Trevor Noahs viral video addressing harassment.
(10 Min) They are also joined by Siffat Haider, founder of Arrae, to talk all things gut health, nutrition, wellness and starting her company!
In this episode Joty & Neha are joined by Southasian Tiktoker Prayag to talk all things dating from the male perspective! He lets us in on what guys really think about sleeping with each other early on, commitment, dating red flags and more!
13:00- Ask A Guy with Prayag
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about men being inappropriate in professional settings, dating a friend's ex (The Weeknd), The Netflix Kanye Documentary and Miguel/Nazanin Mandi getting back together!
In this episode Neha & Joty talk about Kim & Kanye's messy divorce, Euphoria & the struggle of dating apps!
In this episode we have the amazing Diipa Khosla on to talk her new skincare line Inde Wild, starting out in the media space, finding her voice & leaving a legacy! Joty & Neha also discuss Rihanna's pregnancy & the unfortunate passing of former Miss USA.
16:00 Diipa Interview
In this episode we sit down with Tik Tok influencer, dancer and creative Trisha Batra to talk about being a voice for indian american girls, facing rejection and battling societal norms!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk to Sujata Day about her new Netflix movie "Definition, Please," working with Issa Rae, taking the first steps in creating & being a first generation Indian American.
In the first episode of the new year Joty & Neha talk about their New Years Eve's/their resolutions, grief, Kanye & Julia Fox, Giveon cheating & Karrueche/growing out of the bad boy phase!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk Miss Universe being Indian, Katrina Kaif getting married, Tristan Thompson having another child, Kanye declaring he wants Kim back and going into the end of the year/holidays!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about dysfunctional indian families and the trauma they come with, the Astroworld doc being removed from Hulu, Tristan Thompson's baby mama drama & the relationships we choose.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about their Saturday night out, Kanye declaring he wants Kim back, the Jack Harlow effect & how they feel about the year ending/December!
In this episode Joty & Neha check in with rapper Lil Bape, talk Kanye on drink champs, the new Summer Walker album and the Astroworld fiasco.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk Halloween, running into ex's, Cal Penn getting engaged, Pete Davidson & Kim Kardashian & Zayn allegedly hitting Yolanda Hadid!
In this episode Joty & Neha discuss being open in dating, the Lori Harvey/Michael B Jordan relationship, celebrity brands, Drakes birthday party & parents getting old.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk the Kourtney & Travis engagement, the new Adele song, the update on the Gabby Petito case & (22 mins) are joined by R&B duo the Mxxnlight twins!
In this episode Joty & Neha recap Neha's trip to Tulum, break down Kim Kardashians SNL performance, talk Squidgames & Selena Gomez rumors.
In this episode Joty & Neha recap Joty's birthday, discuss girl friendships, Instagram being down, Emrata's sexual assault accusation & the Superbowl lineup.
In this episode Joty & Neha are joined by Ghanaian afrobeats singer-songwriter producer Kidi. (11 mins) They also discuss the Gabby Petito case, the Karen Civil scandal and cancel culture.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk to Briana from Issa Rae's new reality show on HBO "The Sweet Life: LA." (25 min) They also break down the VMA's & Met Gala.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about LA & NY, dramatic immigrant moms, Kylie's pregnancy announcement, Indian weddings & beings friends with an ex!
In this episode Joty & Neha recap their trips, talk the new Kanye album, reality show "My Unorthodox Life", religion, and give one piece of advice they'd give someone in their early 20's.
Joty & Neha are joined by digital creator & fashion blogger, Malvika Sheth! She talks to us about being authentic, finding her confidence, representation in the fashion world & FINDING YOUR WHY!
In this episode Joty & Neha recap their nights out, talk what "pick me" girls are, the Dababy controversy, Kanye, Chrishell from Selling Sunset's new relationship & play a few rounds of truth or drink!
We're joined by Brian Benni from Bravo reality show "Family Karma!" He spills the tea on his relationship status, the reality behind reality tv & everything in between!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about hangovers, saying no to things that no longer serve them, Camilo Cabello's body positivity, fake relationship goals, the Sports Illustrated cover & their therapy revelations!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about Joty's weekend in vegas, dating the right people, & having a healing girl summer
In this episode Neha & Joty talks to pop star from the UK, Rika! She tells us her journey to getting into music, the time she met Demi Lovato and what she has coming!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk about BET weekend, the awards show and what they've been up to!
Netflix TV writer, actress & "Kinda Dating" podcast host joins Neha & Joty to talk representation, dating pitfalls and the real reason we make bad relationship decisions!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk Jotys vacation, Neha's camping trip, Scott Disick's new relationship, Meg Thee Stallion being happy & JLo & Ben Affleck!
In this episode Joty & Neha are joined by trans advocate & model, Lana Patel. They talk her coming out journey, misconceptions and being a part of the LBGTQ community in a minority culture.
Joty & Neha are joined by Jalisa from the new Shaderoom show "Thick House!" They talk making content for full figured woman, representation, and having confidence!
In this episode Joty & Neha talk the Demi Lovato Documentary, having crazy brown moms and what's going on in the world!
Neha is joined by Monica from Bravo Reality TV show "Family Karma!" We talk representation, being Indian, being on reality tv, and relationships!
Karishma Patel, Fitness Influencer, joins Neha to talk body positivity, self love & representation.
DISCLAIMER: NEHAS MIC DIDN'T RECORD DURING THE PODCAST, WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE DISTANT SOUND
Kristinia Debarge joins Joty & Neha and they talk self care, taking care of their inner selves, relationships, and her new music!
After a short break Joty & Neha are back. They talk why Joty took a break, dealing with grief, jlo & Arod, saweetie, & societal norms.
In episode 13 Neha & Joty talk birthdays, the hardships of dating, trusting your timing, & Meghan & Harry!
In episode 12 Joty & Neha talk Kim & Kanye's divorce, Kendal's new tequila brand, dating someone in the industry & clout chasing.
In this episode Joty & Neha talk to the founder of the non profit in LA, Good Karma. They also talk valentines day, the superbowl, and therapy.
In this episode we're joined by psychotherapist Fahima Ali & we discuss generational traumas, mental health, relationships, red flags and boundaries!
In episode 9 Joty & Neha talk family dynamics, dating, the me too movement & answer a few listener questions!
In Episode 8 we're joined by life coach, Navjot, who talks to us about tapping in to your spiritual side, spirituality in the brown community, abusive relationships, patterns she sees in her clients, healing & more!
It's 2021! In Episode 7 Joty & Neha talk about the new year, the anxiety that comes with social media, Lori Harvey & Michael B Jordan's new relationship & having a Ciara/Lori year (IYKYK).
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! In Episode 6 we say goodbye to 2020, talk love languages, and play "Truth or Drink!"
In Episode 5 Joty & Neha talk about Neha's guest appearance on the Jersey Shore episode, the support people give versus the applause, and they play the card game "We're Not Really Strangers."
In Episode 4 we talk first fights, first dates, the social media effect, Dani Leigh & finding your cultural ratio match!
Welcome to Episode 3! Joty & Neha talk Indian moms, cultural pressure, new relationships & beauty standards!
In Episode 2 Joty & Neha give an update on their lives, talk the scrutiny indian women face & the box we're placed in, sexting & toxic relationships!
Meet Joty & Neha, two brown queens working in the entertainment industry & figuring out life. They talking dating, working, pop culture, crazy indian families, stereotypes, working as women in a male dominated industry and being boss ass queens but through the lens of being between two cultures! They realized it was a lens so many people in America could relate to but rarely represented!