On My Mind with Sravya Balasa: Recent Episodes
Sravya Balasa
it's the musings of a young adult creative. let's talk about life, philosophy, books, dreams, goals, fears, and beyond. it's whatever's on my mind.
want to know about the ins and outs of new york fashion week? this week i take a deep dive on my experience as a photographer, how i got into fashion week, and what it's really like backstage. butttt, in the midst of meeting amazing people, networking, and growing my skills, there's definitely some lows. today, i'm covering it all.
resources:
https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/article/history-of-new-york-fashion-week
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a35783366/history-catwalk-show/
do you have 1 alarm clock or 50? what's the difference between being alone and loneliness? how has it not even snowed in NYC yet? for those folks always in their head, here's my inner monologue on record, just for you.
as a south asian woman, being vegetarian has been a crucial part of my life. inspired by my cutting out of dairy recently, this episode delves into the history of veganism and the role it plays in the life of BIPOC and immigrant folks. together, we learn why we must decolonize white veganism to support BIPOC voices.
resources:
- https://genv.org/history-of-veganism/
- https://www.iamgoingvegan.com/vegan-cultures/
- https://www.livekindly.com/history-veganism-around-world/
- https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/world-cultures-and-religions-plant-based-vegetarian-vegan-diet/
- https://www.eater.com/22229322/black-veganism-history-black-panthers-dick-gregory-nation-of-islam-alvenia-fulton
- https://www.litwi.org/blog/its-time-we-decolonized-white-veganism
- https://queerbrownvegan.com/why-is-there-a-lack-of-diversity-in-veganism/
- https://queerbrownvegan.com/what-is-white-veganism/
- https://wearerestless.org/2021/09/20/white-veganism-and-racism/
- https://www.jackcentral.org/opinion/white-veganism-supremacy-on-a-platter/article_26928aaa-2c7f-11ec-b3b9-432aaf3f98ae.html
the best thing that came out of 2020 was corry bergel's photography business and she has not stopped dropping bangers! originally from houston, texas, corry is an editorial photographer with big dreams, a big heart, and unobstructed passion. in this episode, we chat about her growth from 2020 to 2022, and how she met all the amazing models, directors, and creatives along the way. we discuss how to be unapologetically yourself while trying new art forms, moving across the country, and finding your creative community.
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corrysphotos/
spoiler alert, creative burnout is real folks! we talk about my creative journey as a photographer, social media burnout, and tapping into your flow state.
it's been almost four months in new york city! in this episode, we dive into how those months have changed my outlook on life, especially what it means to be one of the masses. do we have free will anymore in a large society?
so! moving to new york city post-grad has been a challenge but also a dream. listen in on my experience so far and my goals for the future.
ethiopian restaurant: https://awashny.com/