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- 96 - Mini-Edit 3: Children's author Veera Hiranandani is back with 'Amil and the After', a sequel to her award-winning book 'The Night Diary'
What happens to families AFTER they’ve survived a traumatic historical event? Veera Hiranandani set out to explore this question in her sequel to the beloved Newbery-honor winning middle-grade novel ‘The Night Diary’. ‘Amil and the After’ now finds Nisha and Amil navigating a new life in Mumbai following their family’s migration from Sindh during the Partition of India in 1947. Join me as Veera chats about her new book, and listen and rate us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this, please leave a star rating wherever you listen! And if you’d like to hear Veera’s whole journey leading up to ‘The Night Diary’, please check out Ep. 34!
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 - 31min - 95 - Ep. 91: Bringing the flavors of the Canary Islands to our tables with Simran Khiantani of SimranCooks
Ever wondered whether you should take that step to turning your hobby into a business? New York based Simran Khiantani (also goes by Namrata) shares her journey from Bombay to New York via the Canary Islands! Inspired by her MIL’s amazing sauces and her friends’ insistence that she start selling them, Simran recently launched her condiment brand after years of research and development. Try them now from Amazon and join our chat as Simran takes us behind the scenes of launching her business and some ideas for dinner tonight! Listen and rate us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this, please leave a star rating wherever you listen!
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 49min - 94 - Mini-Edit 2: A trip to Portugal with photographer and storyteller Christine Chitnis
Exploring her husband’s Goan and Portuguese heritage led writer Christine Chitnis to create a beautiful celebration of the visual culture of Portugal: “Patterns of Portugal”. Having successfully completed a similar project in 2020 with “Patterns of India”, Christine was inspired to share her view of the beauty of this small nation at the edge of Europe. Join me in this mini-Edit where Christine takes us behind the scenes of putting together this stunning lifestyle book, including some of her favorite moments and travel tips! Listen and rate us on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Christine’s first appearance where we chat about “Patterns of India” was on Ep. 31 and if you enjoyed this, please do tell a friend!
Mon, 11 Mar 2024 - 49min - 93 - Ep. 90: The rich history of South Asia and MIT with Ranu Boppana and Sana Aiyar
“You know, as Asian Americans, we often don't know our history. I myself have lived in the US more than 50 years, and yet a lot of people still think that you’ve recently come from India. This is not just about MIT, it's actually an important part of the history of South Asians in America.” - Ranu Boppana A physician and former President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology South Asian Alumni Association, Ranu Boppana began to learn about the history of South Asians at MIT (which began in 1880!) and the history of MIT’s role in developing technological education in the newly independent India and Pakistan. She teamed up with History Professor Sana Aiyar and, along with MIT-India Program Manager Nureen Das, they conceived of an exhibit showcasing this shared history. Driven by their own curiosity and their commitment to sharing their discoveries with current and former MIT students, the team has created a wonderful digital resource for us all. I learned so much about the history of South Asians in the US, including many surprising connections with the Indian Independence movement. Join me in this fascinating journey back in time with Ranu and Sana and please take a second to rate the podcast on iTunes so we can spread the word about their amazing work!
Fri, 01 Mar 2024 - 1h 26min - 92 - Ep. 89: On the craft of children's literature with author and teacher Sheela Chari
Ever wondered how an author takes a flash of inspiration and weaves a story from it? My guest Sheela Chari shares how she came to write her many wonderful children’s books, including the moment in college (as an economics major) that changed her life. Sheela now teaches writing at the Vermont College of Fine Arts while creating new stories of her own, and she graciously breaks down the process behind writing and publishing each of her books. Hear Sheela now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening or share the podcast with a friend!
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 51min - 91 - Ep. 88: How a rare disease diagnosis birthed a non-profit with The Sumaira Foundation’s Sumaira Ahmed
Sumaira Ahmed is a force! Upon being diagnosed with a rare neuroimmune condition (Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder/ NMOSD, whose symptoms can include vision loss, paralysis, and weakness), Sumaira couldn’t find the community she needed, so she went right ahead and launched a foundation (two months later!) to create that support for herself and patients around the world. The Sumaira Foundation has since advocated for patients, funded disease research, increased NMO awareness globally and truly been a game changer in the field. Hear how this young dancer and Bollywood aspirant (who was crowned the first Miss Bangladesh-USA) turned into a fearless non-profit leader and champion for patients suffering from this rare disease. Join me with the wonderful Sumaira - now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 08 Jan 2024 - 1h 00min - 90 - Ep. 87: Understanding and celebrating neurodivergence with Chandana Singh, founder of 'Advocacy for Dyslexia'
My guest Chandana Singh is a lawyer, founder of ‘Advocacy for Dyslexia’, and of The Office of Learning Support at India’s leading liberal arts university Ashoka University. Join me in this chat as Chandana dives into what makes life challenging as a neurodiovergent learner and what we can do as parents, friends, and community members to both support these children and adults and also learn from them! Listen in as Chandana shares what led her to doing this important work in Mumbai and all over India! Hear our chat now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 11 Dec 2023 - 46min - 89 - Ep. 86: The joy of reinventing and pivoting with landscape designer Shoma Haque
Ever wonder what makes people take that leap and pivot into a second or even a third act? My Boston-based guest moved from a successful career in consulting to non-profit leadership, and now to landscape design! So inspiring to hear how this dynamic and passionate Bangladeshi-American has jumped into new fields and established her own business. I’m particularly partial to this topic as a plant and garden design nerd myself, and I hope you’ll take away some inspiration to plan your own garden for next spring, or even your own career pivot! Listen in as Shoma shares tips on successfully switching into a new career, and also ideas for making your outdoor space more sustainable and wildlife-friendly! Hear our chat now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 1h 07min - 88 - Mini-Edit 1: What makes a work of art museum-worthy? With curator Laura Weinstein of the MFA Boston
Ever wonder how museums go shopping for art? What does a curator see when they look at a picture? What makes something special enough to spend a fortune on? Join me in this first mini-sode featuring Laura Weinstein, Ananda Coomaraswamy Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as she gives us a ‘behind the scenes’ look at two recent acquisitions for the museum’s collection. We chat about Indian art under the British, William Dalrymple, and adorable squirrels! Hear our chat now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world! P.S. Laura was previously my guest on Ep. 18, so do catch her whole story there if you missed it, and let me know what you think of this shorter format focused on a single topic @theindianeditpodcast on instagram!
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 40min - 87 - Ep. 85: On rethinking success and creating a new life in the Azores with entrepreneur and coach Rimi Chakraborty
Ready to re-evaluate what success looks like for YOU? To move toward a values-based career and life? My latest guest Rimi Chakraborty helps leaders create just that for themselves and their employees. Rimi shares how she took lessons from her MBA, her yoga studies, and her start-up jobs to overcome a difficult childhood and create new entrepreneurial ventures for herself (in the beautiful Azores!). Listen in as Rimi shares some tips on how to approach the busy Fall season and what it’s like to live and work on a lush, volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic! Hear our chat now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 1h 15min - 86 - Ep. 84: Cosy mysteries and climate change with ‘Bangalore Detectives Club’ author & professor Harini Nagendra
I don't want to go look back at the end of my life and say “I wish I'd done this”! But how does she do it!? We all wonder about people with full-time, demanding careers who manage to keep their creative flame burning. My latest guest Dr. Harini Nagendra is a Professor of Sustainability and now a best-selling mystery writer. Join me as Harini shares how she first ‘had a visitation’ from Kaveri, the heroine of her historical mystery series, and how she juggles her work in climate change with writing ‘The Bangalore Detectives Club’! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 1h 00min - 85 - Ep. 83: Diving into new opportunities without worrying too much about the future with investment manager Sweta Singh
Innovating in an old industry that’s dominated by men, my latest guest Portfolio Manager Sweta Singh shares how her curiosity and sense of adventure led her to join the founding team of a new investment management firm based in (and inspired by!) Sante Fe, New Mexico. Sweta and I chat about the big picture of working in finance, especially as a woman, pros and cons of remote work, and how not projecting too much into the future can lead to some incredible opportunities! As always, we chat books at the end of the show, her secret to keeping it all together as a busy working mom, and more on Santa Fe if you’re considering a visit! Listen now below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 56min - 84 - Ep. 82: “Who says you have to choose?” Physician and children’s book author Rajani LaRocca on making time for what you love
“If there's something you really love, you need to make time for it. I think that was the first step for me, deciding that I wanted to do something for myself, for no other purpose other than I just wanted to make myself happy, to do something creative for me.” An absolute delight hearing the super-charged doctor and writer Rajani LaRocca talk about her love of literature and medicine! Join us as Rajani talks about growing up in Kentucky, attending medical school, and publishing so many books in so little time! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 56min - 83 - Ep. 81: Why spirituality and sexuality go hand-in-hand with Kaamna Bhojwani
My supercharged guest Kaamna Bhojwani helps people explore and express their sexuality by connecting more deeply with their inner selves. Are you ready for a shake-up of your relationship with your body (and hopefully your partner too)? Tune in to this chat where we explore South Asian attitudes toward sex, how to speak to your kids about it, and so much more! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 - 46min - 82 - Ep. 80: Shaking things up in the non-profit world with Megha Desai, President of The Desai Foundation
“What we needed was somebody who was willing to fail, somebody who was willing to experiment, and somebody who wasn't afraid to build the plane and fly it at the same time.” My latest guest Megha Desai brought her sense of adventure and decades of experience in the corporate world to her family’s foundation when she took the helm. She’s since propelled The Desai Foundation to new heights and heads the public foundation from New York where she’s based. What does leadership in the non-profit world look like? What is The Desai Foundation doing to tackle period poverty? Hear from my inspiring guest who left her successful career in advertising to make a difference in people’s lives through dozens of high impact programs in India and the US. Listen now below or on www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 47min - 81 - Ep. 79: A sensual and independent exploration of South Asian art history with critic and perfumer Bharti Lalwani
Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, then living in London, Singapore and now India, my guest Bharti Lalwani believes her outsider status is key to ‘speaking truth to power’ - the job of an art critic. Now experimenting in art criticism through perfumery, Bharti brought Mughal and Rajput paintings to life through a study of their gardens, flowers, and scents with her collaborator Nicolas Roth. Join me in this (long but) fascinating chat with a young independent art critic, writer, perfumer, and artist as she criss-crosses the globe, and the art and academic worlds! Listen now here or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 30 Mar 2023 - 1h 21min - 80 - Ep. 78: Being an American Desi with educator and children's author Jyoti Rajan Gopal
So many of us think “Why hasn’t someone created this already?” yet so few go ahead and create it ourselves. My latest guest Jyoti Rajan Gopal is an educator who began writing picture books when she found frustratingly little diverse choices for her kindergarten class. Jyoti taps into her international upbringing and deep experience with young children to create these gems. Having published two beautiful books with loads more in the pipeline, Jyoti shares her publishing journey, starting modeling late in her career and lots more on this fun chat. A must listen, especially for writers and those with young kids in their lives! Listen below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 1h 08min - 79 - Ep. 77: Engineering paper to tell stories - Karishma Chugani Nankani on the global influences that shape her multidisciplinary work
Growing up in Morocco, then studying in England, France and Spain have all shaped artist, writer, and illustrator Karishma Chugani Nankani in countless ways. Among the many stories she has shared is one of her widespread Sindhi clan which she tells through her art and her books. Karishma also guides others in connecting with their own stories and artistic expression through workshops in person and online. Join me in hearing how she works in different media and on different projects which all tie back to her childhood love of books. Listen here or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 1h 14min - 78 - Ep. 76: Say YES! Writer and academic Usha Raman on building a career on her own terms
Such a delight to meet someone who continues to pursue a wide range of interests while specializing enough to be a University Professor! Usha Raman is Professor of Communication at the University of Hyderabad, Vice President of the International Association for Media and Communication Research, Editor of ‘Teacher Plus’ magazine, writer for ‘The Hindu’, and a core team member of the Hyderabad Literary Festival. Phew! Usha shares her journalistic journey, her adventures in reading, writing, teaching and podcasting here on Episode 76. Her fantastic tips on what to listen to and read right now are not to be missed! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 1h 03min - 77 - Ep. 75: Going Global Chic with interior designer Vani Sayeed
Ready to cosy up your house this Fall? Boston-based interior designer Vani Sayeed joined me to share her love of art, textiles and design in this landmark Episode 75! Hear how Vani followed her doctor husband from India to the midwest, then San Francisco and finally to Boston, and managed to break into a notoriously closed industry in all these places as both an employee and independent designer. How did this JJ School of Arts trained designer keep going despite being an outsider? What’s the secret to creating layered, welcoming rooms? And the best places to eat and shop in Hyderabad? Listen below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 1h 10min - 76 - Ep. 74: A 'normal person' with 3 careers: cookbook author, nurse, and real estate agent Ashia Ismail-Singer
Having lived across 3 continents (moving from Malawi to the UK and finally to New Zealand) and having had multiple fascinating careers, it’s no surprise my latest guest does not take NO for an answer! Join me in this chat with inspiring mother of two Ashia Ismail-Singer who has taken her passion for food and ‘can-do’ attitude to publishing TWO (traditionally published!) cookbooks while working full-time as a nurse, and now a real estate agent! Listen below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 1h 15min - 75 - Ep. 73: Playing one of America's Founding Fathers on Broadway - breaking gender and race barriers with '1776' perfomer Sushma Saha
“Pan-gender to me means I identify with any gender expression that exists right now in some way. So there are days where I feel more masculine, or I feel more feminine, or non-binary. It depends on where I'm at internally. I don't like to limit myself to one gender. So pan-gender feels the most accurate.” — Sushma Saha Energetic and inspiring, my latest guest Sushma Saha is one you don’t want to miss! Sushma shares coming out stories, acting drama, and what it was like playing a founding father in Roundabout Theatre’s new production of ‘1776’ opening now on Broadway! Listen now below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 1h 00min - 74 - Ep. 72: Creating magic in India's classrooms by teaching teachers with CEQUE founder Anju Saigal
“If some teachers can create magic in the classroom, then why not all?” Anju Saigal founded the non-profit CEQUE (pron. Seekhey) to upskill teachers in underprivileged communities in India after working in the education space for decades. Trained at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and in field work through Pratham (one of India’s largest education focused non-profits), Anju shares how observing classroom teaching in action led her to create a non-profit focused on supporting and training teachers to improve the quality of education. Join us as India celebrates 75 years of independence to hear about the challenges and opportunities facing its youngest learners! Listen now below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 1h 06min - 73 - Ep. 71: Summer reading and gardening with 'Garden Variety' author and Gardenerd founder Christy Wilhelmi
“I was behind the desk, but my heart was really in the garden. So I tried to work as little as possible so that I could spend every free moment tending my garden.” Curious about gardening and growing your own food in small spaces? Or how someone published THREE books in three years!!? Join me as Gardenerd founder and debut novelist Christy Wilhelmi shares how she pivoted from a desk job to following her passion for gardening and writing. Christy spills the dirt on composting, growing your own food, and how she wrote her book’s love interest with Dev Patel in mind on this latest episode! Listen here or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 55min - 72 - Ep. 70: Turning dams and devastation into a debut thriller with journalist and author of 'The 86th Village' Sena Desai Gopal
Boston-based author Sena Desai Gopal is a long-time journalist and first-time novelist. She’s set her debut novel ‘The 86th Village’ in her ancestral village in Karnataka which has been devastated by flooding caused by the Upper Krishna dam project. Hundreds of villages have already been completely submerged, and Sena’s beloved hometown is next. She's taken her skills as a science and travel journalist to the world of fiction in creating what Criminal Element calls one of the “Most Anticipated Mysteries and Thrillers of 2022”. Join me as Sena and I chat about her idyllic childhood in the village where her novel is set, what large mega-dams often mean for marginalized local communities, and her journalism work on beef exports from India, kebabs in Turkey and much more! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 - 46min - 71 - Ep. 69: Looking beyond beauty for magic in the landscape with 'Wanderland' author Jini Reddy
“A witty, gentle, original and very modern quest for the magical (not the mythical) in Britain’s landscape, which both made me laugh and moved me.” - Robert Macfarlane I was delighted to have this chance to speak with writer Jini Reddy about her yearning to connect with the landscape of Britain, her adopted homeland, which resulted in her delightful and thought-provoking book ‘Wanderland’. Jini’s been writing on travel, nature, and spirituality for many years and shares her journey from a snow-loving childhood in Canada to Mother Teresa’s home in Calcutta to her writing and exploring life in UK. Join me as Jini shares how a strange encounter alone at the top of a mountain in France led her down the journey of ‘Wanderland’, how she approaches solo travel, and how diverse voices are (finally) re-shaping the travel writing genre! Listen now on your favorite podcast app or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 24 May 2022 - 1h 03min - 70 - Ep. 68: A tale of two start-ups with Ishu Dhakras founder of Ne Nepal and Marketing Manager Burma Burma!
An absolute delight to speak with a young Nepali entrepreneur working on TWO start-ups! Join me in this chat with Ishu Dhakras, co-founder of lifestyle brand Ne Nepal and marketing manager of restaurant group Burma Burma! Ishu grew up in Nepal, was educated in the US, and is now based between Bombay and Kathmandu. Loved hearing how she tried many start-up ideas before landing on the winning one with jewellery and home goods handmade in Nepal. Hear how she and co-founder Tulja Kedia wanted to offer Nepali customers a handmade alternative to the glut of cheap products made in China, while creating fair employment for Nepali ceramic and metal working artisans. Listen here or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 10 May 2022 - 1h 13min - 69 - Ep. 67: Preserving family culinary heritage and memories with Heirloom Project founder Sri Bodanapu
Ever wanted to gather your family’s recipes to celebrate and pass on your unique home culture? My latest guest Sri Bodanapu took a lengthy Word doc and turned it into a beautiful, glossy, bound cookbook for her own family and has now started a company to help you do the same! Founder of Heirloom Project Co., Sri shares her journey into motherhood, nutrition consulting, and now entrepreneurship on this latest episode. Hear how she helps people turn a nostalgic longing for childhood and place into a tangible family heirloom. Listen below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 1h 03min - 68 - Ep. 66: Telling stories through movement with dancer and Thresh Performing Arts Collaborative founder Preeti Vasudevan
From Bharatnatyam in India to modern dance at the Guggenheim, my latest guest embodies both range and depth in her movement practice, insights which she now shares with young people in her role as an educator. Choreographer, performer, and founder of Thresh Performing Arts Collaborative, Preeti Vasudevan joins me in this chat about dance, identity, and story telling which will inspire you to move (even if you’re as ungraceful as I am). Listen now below or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 - 46min - 67 - Ep. 65: Sustainable investing and living with Shila Wattamwar, finance pro and founder of Sustainable Me!
Sustainability is on all our minds these days, but sometimes it’s hard to sift through the noise and the greenwashing to make choices that are truly earth-friendly. Shila Wattamwar helps me navigate this important topic by sharing both financial and lifestyle advice based on her expertise in sustainable investing and as founder of the Sustainable Me platform. Hear how this pre-med student veered into finance and then sustainability on this new episode, and join Shila’s February Challenge for this month (or year)! Grab a drink of your choice (sustainable wine!?) and listen now on your favorite podcast app, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 - 49min - 66 - Ep. 64: Bringing India's nature to life with children's author Leela Gour Broome
A great honor to bring you my latest guest author, musician, educator and environmentalist Leela Gour Broome who shares her love of the natural world with children through her books and teaching. Currently based on her farm outside Pune, she brings her deep knowledge of life on the tea plantations of South India to her books Flute in the Forest and The Anaishola Chronicle. Check out all four of her books for kids set in an Indian context, and hear her fascinating story of growing up with an Indian father and Dutch mother as an Army kid all over India. We discuss the urgent need for kids to spend time in and to know the nature that surrounds them, the importance of books that reflect kids’ own culture and so much more! Brew yourself a cup of chai and join me on this trip to the tea plantations via your favorite podcast app, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 1h 04min - 65 - Ep. 63: On saris, sustainability and style with designer and architect Amanpreet Birgisson
Happy 2022! To kick off this New Year, I’m delighted to bring you someone who has energized the online sari world with her style and substance! Amanpreet Birgisson joins me in this chat and shares her journey from her childhood in a Sikh family in Ranchi to designing homes in Washington D.C. where she lives with her Icelandic husband and two sons. Her thoughtful and beautifully styled posts on Instagram sharing her passion for saris inspire me every day and have struck a chord with an equally passionate group of sari sisters around the world! Grab a champagne or chai and listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 1h 12min - 64 - Ep. 62: Taking kids on global food adventures with Kalamata's Kitchen founder Sarah Thomas
Give kids the gift of an adventurous palate this holiday season! My New York based guest Sarah Thomas has followed her passions from the worlds of Renaissance literature to food and wine and now children’s picture books as founder of a new company Kalamata’s Kitchen. I love her commitment to sharing her knowledge and passion with kids and their grown-ups! Join me as we talk all things food, wine and books, and don’t miss Sarah’s fabulous champagne recommendations for your upcoming holiday celebrations! Listen now here or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 - 44min - 63 - Ep. 61: On scent, memory and emotion with The Perfume Library founder Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan
Ever wondered what really goes into a bottle of fine fragrance? Join me down the rabbit hole of niche perfumery with perfume creator, entrepreneur, architect and author Jahnvi Lakhota Nandan. Now based in Paris and Goa, Jahnvi trained with master perfumers in France before launching her own line, available at Good Earth stores in India, and online, including bespoke orders. Learn about the world of scent and its incredible connection to our emotions and memories from this charming and poetic guide! Listen here now or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 - 1h 11min - 62 - Ep. 60: Take a trip to 1920s India with Perveen Mistry and her award-winning creator Sujata Massey
Grab a cup of chai, a glass of champagne, or go for a walk and hear how my new favorite book series starring Perveen Mistry, lawyer and sleuth extraordinaire, was created! Author of this historical mystery series which includes The Widows of Malabar Hill, The Satapur Moonstone, and The Bombay Prince, Sujata Massey tells me her own story of journalism, Japan and more on the latest episode of the podcast! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Fri, 12 Nov 2021 - 49min - 61 - Ep. 59: Turning a passion for books into a business with entrepreneur, editor and podcaster Tara Khandelwal
How does someone with an Economics degree turn a love of stories into a career? Tune in to hear Bombay-based Tara, the founder of Bound India, share her journey from book-loving kid to publishing entrepreneur and podcaster. You maybe surprised by her favorite format and time of day for reading, and stay tuned until the end for reviews to find your next amazing read! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 45min - 60 - Ep. 58: Postcard from Iceland's Westfjords with restaurant maven Shayan Pandole
Happy October! The podcast is back! Join me and my delightful new guest in a journey to the Great North - Shayan Pandole is a food & beverage industry veteran who found herself leaving New York and moving to Iceland to join her husband’s family restaurant in the remote Westfjords. The Soho House and Ritz Carlton seem a world apart from the fish restaurant in a medieval timber tavern where I met Shayan while traveling in Iceland this summer. Take a trip with us to experience this beautiful country and different way of life! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 12 Oct 2021 - 46min - 59 - Ep. 57: Romance in the real world with author Sonali Dev
I had so much fun speaking with author Sonali Dev, creator of Bollywood-style love stories with a multicultural cast of characters you will definitely root for! I love her Bay Area based, Jane Austen inspired series based on the Raje family - the latest of which just released and is a great end of summer read! Join me in hearing how this architect turned into a full-time author, how being too chatty got her everywhere in life and what’s next for her and the fabulous Rajes! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 - 1h 07min - 58 - Ep. 56: Crafting a community from Germany to Ladakh with Catherine Allie of WE ARE KAL
As I travel around the sheep-dotted fjords of Iceland, I’m reminded of the stunning landscape of a part of the world that my latest guest has made her home. Looking to work with a textile community, Catherine Allie moved from Germany to Ladakh in the High Himalayas, sandwiched between Tibet and Kashmir. Together with her Ladakhi husband and his nomadic family, she founded textile collective WE ARE KAL. Weaving yak and lamb wool into beautiful, naturally dyed home textiles and clothing, Catherine and her community have created a sustainable business directly linked with the landscape of the places they work in. Bear with our spotty internet connection for the first couple of minutes, and definitely stay tuned until the end to get a glimpse of Catherine’s life in remote Ladakh! A huge shout out to listener Sarah Dunn for connecting me with Catherine! Please do check out Sarah’s own textile work which draws inspiration from Catherine in the shownotes below at Rani & Reine. Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 - 1h 09min - 57 - Ep. 55: "Giving children choice and autonomy" with Laxmi's Mooch author and human rights lawyer Shelly Anand
Georgia-based human rights attorney and newly minted Picture book author Shelly Anand joined me for this wonderful chat about body positivity and championing immigrant rights. Her new book Laxmi’s Mooch is out now and another one is due next year! Listen now on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 1h 04min - 56 - Ep. 54: Innovating the sari hand-in-hand with artisan craft clusters with Anavila Misra
From her childhood in a small town to leading an internationally known brand, Anavila Misra has grown her fashion design label while remaining grounded in both innovation and tradition. Anavila reinvented the sari by using linen, while maintaining a strong connection with the artisan craft clusters who create her beautiful clothing. Join me as she shares how she brought together all her experiences in handloom, menswear, and her love of nature in launching “Anavila” in 2011. Listen now on your favorite podcast app, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 07 Jun 2021 - 1h 16min - 55 - Ep. 53: "Learning how to gather the scattered energy of the mind" with meditation teacher Zeenat Potia
Teaching mindfulness in the US as a South Asian immigrant, my latest guest Zeenat Potia is working to make meditation instruction more inclusive and sustainable. She shares her journey from Bombay to the US, her own experiences with meditation and so many MANY wonderful and wise suggestions for us beginners. We discuss the reasons why people meditate, how to deal with some of the challenges we all face when we do try, and lots of books and resources to keep us motivated. I found this conversation so helpful, and Zeenat’s energy so inspiring - I hope you do too! Join the chat below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 20 May 2021 - 1h 02min - 54 - Ep. 52: Creating and launching a new children's magazine with Koolfi Club founder Nishika Patel
Curious how this British journalist and mother of three went from idea to (physical) product launch within a (global pandemic) year? London-based Nishika Patel shares how she recruited the right help to create a high-quality and fun kids magazine focused on India, Koolfi Club. I learned so much from the magazine and this chat, and stay tuned until the end when Nishika shares some wonderful new British-Indian kidlit and her sneaky tips for social media! Join the conversation below, or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 04 May 2021 - 46min - 53 - Ep. 51: Connecting people with their cultural heritage with Anu Sehgal and Shikha Malhotra
Two wonderful cultural entrepreneurs - Anu Sehgal of The Culture Tree in NYC and Shikha Malhotra of IFNet in Boston - share how and why they launched their organizations to bring South Asian cultural programming to their communities. Two different backgrounds and journeys, but the same passion for ensuring their and other families could connect with each other and with their heritage! Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Fri, 23 Apr 2021 - 1h 02min - 52 - Ep. 50: Changing people's perceptions of Afghanistan with Afghani-Australian restaurateur, activist, and author of the cookbook "Parwana" - Durkhanai Ayubi
The best sort of cookbooks (and conversations! ) expand your world view by taking you on a journey - whether it’s a new place, new techniques or just new ways of using age-old ingredients. I’m so grateful I got to have this chat with the Adelaide-based restaurateur, writer and activist Durkhanai Ayubi, who, along with her family, is bringing Afghan cuisine and culture to a world-wide audience through their new cookbook Parwana. Food is an incredibly important part of the Ayubi family culture and allowed them to stay connected with their heritage as displaced people. Durkhanai and her family have so generously shared their story and culture with their local community through their three restaurants for years, and now her mother Farida’s recipes can reach us all through their gorgeous cookbook. Afghani and Indian food, history, culture, international affairs and social justice - this passionate speaker and I cover it all! Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 08 Apr 2021 - 51min - 51 - Ep. 49: Expanding the legacy of a heritage Indian jewelry brand with Noelle Van Gelder
A Dutch family’s love affair with heritage Indian jewellery began with their mother Bernadette and continues on with my latest guest Noelle Van Gelder and her sister Fleur. The challenges of finding and valuing vintage fine jewellery in India makes this family’s commitment to their work truly remarkable. Noelle takes us behind the scenes of how this unique family business based between the Netherlands and Jaipur was built and how she and her sister Fleur are strengthening it with their contemporary interpretation of the stunning heritage pieces they collect and study. Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 - 1h 04min - 50 - Ep. 48: Charting her own path through a legacy of interior design with Sashya Thind Fernandes
I thought, “Wow! I can't imagine I'm in America and I have to make this choice — to either have a family or to work... and that's when I thought to myself.. this is what I needed, a kick in the pants to launch on my own.” My latest guest belongs to a lineage of independent, female interior designers, but has carved out her own unique style and design philosophy. Come experience the ‘Warm Minimalism’ that Sashya Thind Fernandes uses as a guiding light in all her projects. Her creation of light, open spaces with an emphasis on natural materials will inspire you to rethink (and maybe redesign) your own space! Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 - 1h 11min - 49 - Ep. 47: Launching and growing an online fine jewellery brand with STAC Jewellery founder Aakriti Tapuriah
“If you have an idea, don't just sit on it, honestly just go for it! Don't be scared of failing!” Thrilled to bring you this energizing conversation with the founder of STAC Jewellery (and my cousin) Aakriti Tapuriah! Listen in as we chat about Bombay-based Aakriti’s start in the NGO world, her desire to create something independent from her family business, and her strategy for online success for this modern and minimal ‘everyday luxury’ brand. If you’re curious about launching a brand (from ideation to launch and growth) or just jumping in and launching anything at all, don’t miss this inspiring episode! Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these fabulous women can be heard all over the world!
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 - 57min - 48 - Ep. 46: Parenting cross-cultural kids with teen health expert and author of "Raising Global Teens" Dr. Anisha Abraham
Drawing on her own American childhood as the daughter of immigrants from Kerala, and parenting her own kids as an expat in Hong Kong and Amsterdam, my newest guest Dr. Anisha Abraham has built on her training and expertise in adolescent health to create a fabulous resource for parenting cross-cultural kids. If you have or will have a teen in your home, or if you just know any, this chat is full of practical tips to being a better guide for the young people in your life! Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world! P.S. Our audio connection wasn’t the best in this episode, so please bear with us - Anisha’s amazing tips are so helpful, you don’t want to miss it!
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 - 53min - 47 - Ep. 45: Powering through a career switch to launching multicultural kids brand Indigrow Kids with CEO Kshama Alur
“If I don’t back myself now, then who will?” My dynamic Singapore-based guest Kshama Alur left her corporate branding career to start Indigrow Kids along with her co-founder and child development expert Akhila Das Blah. They’ve set out to diversify kids’ playrooms with their sustainably produced, multicultural books and games focusing on India and other global cultures. We chat about entrepreneurship, culture, sustainability, and why women should take the plunge and bet on themselves. Join the conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 - 1h 07min - 46 - Ep. 44: Finding freedom from diets and eating disorders with Lindsay Ronga, founder of Outshining ED
For so many of us, a New Year dawns with thoughts of restrictive eating and dissatisfaction with our bodies. I hope this conversation brings a healthy dose of caution, optimism and balance to start the year off on a more joyful, self-accepting note. My friend and Eating Disorders coach Lindsay Ronga shares how she overcame her own crippling anorexia and found purpose in helping others achieve the same freedom. Hear how this Harvard Business School graduate turned her back on a private equity career to launch ‘Outshining ED’, how her videos became an unexpected TikTok sensation, and why parents should be wary of diet culture. Full conversation below, or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - 1h 08min - 45 - Ep. 43: Reflecting the richness and diversity of our world in children's books with Namrata Tripathi, VP & Publisher of Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Have a kid? Know a kid? Were a kid? This final episode of 2020 is a must listen! Honored to have publishing powerhouse Namrata Tripathi (founder and publisher of Kokila Books) join me in this wonderful chat where she talks about the power of representation in children’s literature, how her international upbringing has shaped her, and what it’s like to create a picture book with His Holiness The Dalai Lama! Full conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or iTunes and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 1h 15min - 44 - Ep. 42: LIVE Holiday Special 2020! What we're watching, reading, eating & drinking in December with Priya Giri Desai & Kanchan Koya
My dearest friends Priya, Kanchan and I had a little too much fun recording this live Zoom call where a few of you joined! We chat about holiday traditions, menus, gift ideas and of course what we are each reading, watching and listening to this December. Grab a chai or champagne and join us in this Happy Hour which was recorded live on Dec 4, 2020 with old friends and audience members joining us from all around the world! Full conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, Spotify or at www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so others can find us too! (Please excuse the audio quality as everyone had a bit more background than usual.)
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 - 1h 02min - 43 - Ep. 41: Honoring children’s imaginations with Sandhya Nankani, founder of inclusive kids media company Literary Safari & The Story Seeds Podcast
Growing up in a family of Sindhi entrepreneurs based in Morocco and Ghana, my guest Sandhya Nankani grew up speaking French, Twi, English and Sindhi. Join me as she shares what it was like growing up between Ghana, India and the US, and how she came to launch her children’s media production studio Literary Safari. Her studio focuses on using evidence-based research to inform its inclusive creations (podcasts, apps, games and curriculum) that celebrate diversity and global citizenship. The award-winning NYC-based studio has worked on projects for UNESCO, Sesame Workshop, Scholastic and also recently launched its own podcast: Story Seeds. We chat multicultural childhoods, favorite podcasts for kids and their grown-ups, and even Amitabh Bachchan! Full conversation below, or www.theindianedit.com and please take a second to rate us wherever you’re listening so the voices of these inspiring women can be heard all over the world!
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 - 51min - 42 - Ep. 40: Building a greener future while 'doing right by the land' with architect and developer Anjali Mangalgiri
My guest in this episode is the ambitious, yet modest entrepreneur and architect, Anjali Mangalgiri, who has built her business Grounded on sustainable principles that she also abides by in her daily life. After training at premier institutions in India and the US, Anjali jumped in the deep end by launching her own practice in Goa to build hand in hand with nature. Tune in to hear how the Singapore-based Anjali builds and develops properties in Goa, why she wishes she had taken more time off after her first baby, and why she doesn’t want her buildings ‘to shout’, in this inspiring episode that might make you take a closer look at the environment you live in. Full conversation below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 11 Nov 2020 - 1h 03min - 41 - Ep. 39: On meditation, medicine and mothering with Rashmi Bismark, author of 'Finding Om'
“It is so important for our kids to be seen. The importance of seeing a Black-Indian girl exploring these traditions from South Asia, I think the value of that is intentional.” My chat with preventive medicine physician, meditation and yoga teacher, and mother of two young girls moved me to tears but was so hopeful! Rashmi shares both her journey as a doctor trying to expand modern medicine’s approach to healing, and her moving, personal story of integrating her own culture and her black husband’s while raising their two daughters. As a debut picture book author, Rashmi found a way to represent this diversity in the beautiful ‘Finding Om’ - a wonderful addition to any home library! We talk meditation, Ayurveda, medicine, intergenerational connection, race, and of course, lots of great books! Join us in our full conversation below, on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 - 1h 09min - 40 - Ep. 38: Crafting an independent cultural platform with Cocoa & Jasmine founder Sayali Goyal
“When I felt like I wasn’t growing in a job, I just left. I was not there for the comfort zone, I was not there to look good! My career graph!? Let’s just say a corporate wouldn’t hire me!” My latest guest embodies the entrepreneur’s need for freedom to pursue a vision, even when others can’t understand what it is. Delhi-based cultural entrepreneur, brand and travel consultant, Sayali Goyal, created Cocoa & Jasmine, a digital and print publication dedicated to the visual documentation of crafts, arts, and design in a contemporary Indian and global context. Hear how her agency or ‘studio’ work supports the independent publication of this gorgeous, coffee-table worthy magazine, and check out her platform to meet more creative entrepreneurs from all over the world. We chat about her Delhi favorites, her global adventures, and her wish to be mentored by Good Earth’s Anita Lal! The full conversation is below, on your favorite podcast app, or on iTunes and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - 59min - 39 - Ep. 37: On decolonization and resisting racism through art with Indo-Caribbean Dutch activist Pravini Baboeram
I always learn so much from conversations with my guests, but this one was truly an eye-opener! My Dutch guest Pravini Baboeram made an independent film, launched several decolonization campaigns, and started her own record label to bring about social change through the healing power of music. We chat about the history of Suriname, colonialism, her Indo-Caribbean identity, “Black Lives Matter” and (if you stay tuned to the end of this long chat) her current guilty pleasure on TV! The full conversation is below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 - 1h 14min - 38 - Ep. 36: Creating what's missing with Sydney-based artist and restaurant founder Gunjan Aylawadi
I know you’ll love this chat with the energetic and creative, Sydney-based artist (and founder of a street-style, superfoods restaurant!) Gunjan Aylawadi. Curious about how a computer science graduate ended up starting a modern Indian restaurant in a new country (via a career in fine art and furniture design)? Gunjan confesses she is easily bored, and I’m so glad she is - her creativity has found so many outlets and is enriching lives all around the world! We spoke while I was in India in February 2020, and Gunjan was on the street by her new restaurant Flyover Fritterie in Sydney, so please excuse the sound quality, and the pre-pandemic time stamp! The full conversation is below, or on your favorite podcast app and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 - 38min - 37 - Ep. 35: Growing into a leader while “doing right by people” with Arsenal Medical CEO Upma Sharma
You don’t need to be building a venture-backed medical device company to be inspired by my brilliant and hard-working new guest (and old friend) Upma Sharma. Upma navigated her way through her male-dominated, math and engineering training to lead a Boston-based company bringing a life-saving trauma product to market. Hear how she dealt with bias and doubt along the way to becoming President and CEO of an all-star, Harvard & MIT start-up. So much terrific advice - will make you reflect on your work and habits no matter what you do! The full conversation is below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 39min - 36 - Ep. 34: Imagining a child's view of the Partition of India with Veera Hiranandani, author of The Night Diary
In honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Partition of India, I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with Veera Hiranandani, the U.S. based author of the wonderful middle grade fiction novel “The Night Diary”, which was recently awarded the Newbery Honor. Veera shares the real life story of creating “The Night Diary” which was inspired by her father’s childhood experience of migrating from Sindh during the partition, and how she brought this difficult period to life for a young audience. We chat about writing from one’s own and others’ truths, Jane Austen, writing groups and sai bhaji! The full episode is below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 - 1h 04min - 35 - Ep. 33: Improving housing for India's urban poor with Rakhi Mehra
From a Rhodes scholarship at Oxford and an MBA at Harvard Business School, to disaster-relief in India, and founding a social enterprise to address India’s housing needs (all while training for triathlons), my latest guest has done it all. Working with an interdisciplinary group of architects, software developers and microfinance experts, Rakhi and her husband Marco Ferrario launched Micro Home Solutions which provides consulting and digital design input to homeowners and NGOs to build better quality and safer housing for urban poor. Hear Rakhi share how she turned her commitment to social impact into a career, what life is like in the lake district of Italy and how she navigates the ups and downs of a social enterprise start-up as a mother of two while teaching students - the full episode is below, on your favorite podcast app, or at www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode! P.S. This episode was recorded March 5, 2020 in the early days of the lockdown in northern Italy, where Rakhi is based.
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - 57min - 34 - Ep. 32: Decolonizing the spice trade with Diaspora Co. founder Sana Javeri Kadri
“ The idea came primarily in 2016, when the turmeric latte trend had exploded, I just had a hunch that this turmeric was pretty shitty and that nobody knew where it was coming from.” Once upon a time in Bombay (in a pre-Covid era when we could still meet and gather in small, confined recording studios) I had the chance to finally ask Sana Javeri Kadri how she went from rebellious teen to spice queen. In addition to providing us with safer, fresher, more sustainably produced and higher quality spices, it’s no exaggeration to say that Sana has single-handedly brought the inequities in the global spice supply chain to the attention of leading U.S. chefs, food magazine editors, and consumers. Hear how this self-assured, queer, Bombay-raised and Bay Area-based badass got started down the entrepreneurship path on the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Tue, 12 May 2020 - 54min - 33 - Ep. 31: A photographer’s love letter to Rajasthan and launching a book during the COVID-19 crisis with Christine Chitnis
It’s been quite a month! I hope this episode comes to you as a burst of Indian sunshine in the shadow of the coronavirus-induced lockdown the world over. I have four additional absolutely amazing episodes recorded, but I really wanted to get one out to you that was recorded in the midst of the global pandemic. I met photographer and author Christine Chitnis in Boston on March 8th, 2020 as her book tour for “Patterns of India: A Journey Through Colors, Textiles, and the Vibrancy of Rajasthan” was just taking off. Christine truly embodies the vibrancy her book showcases, and it has been a heart-breakingly challenging month for her since her book tour has been derailed. I do hope everyone who can afford to will buy her stunning book and save it from being lost in the current madness. It is a gorgeous gift for Mother’s Day or any day, for anyone really, and especially for those whose India travel plans got canceled. She’s donating part of her profits to an Indian non-profit focused on relief efforts, and can really use all our help at the moment, so thank you in advance if you can help out! As always, you can hear the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode! P.S. Our crack recording engineer is currently stranded in the Caribbean, so please bear with the lack of music and “straight from my house to yours” sound quality!
Tue, 21 Apr 2020 - 1h 09min - 32 - Ep. 30: International's Women's Day Special: From robotics to plastic-free periods with Saathi Pads Founder & CEO, Kristin Kagetsu
When my guest Kristin Kagetsu left her previous job, she made a wish list for what her next role should include: Product Development / Mechanical Engineering Social enterprise in India Opportunity to learn and grow Sustainable development Women’s empowerment What’s incredible is that Kristin created this role by launching a new social enterprise that also provides similarly meaningful work opportunities for others. Kristin left her steady job in the US and moved to Ahmedabad in Gujarat to address the gaps in both access and sustainability of sanitary pads for women. Hear how she used her MIT-training to design an innovative, zero-waste solution to the environmental and health issues women face in rural India (turning banana fibres that would be discarded into chemical and plastic-free sanitary pads). Thrilled to bring you this inspiring conversation in honor of International Women’s Day March 8! Kristin joined me on the line from Oslo, and the connection wasn’t great, but I couldn’t bear not to share this conversation. I hope she will join me again when we have better audio quality, but do listen to and share this one in the meantime! As always, you can hear the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Fri, 06 Mar 2020 - 41min - 31 - Ep. 29: Postcard from London: an international childhood, romance, and motherhood with my college friend Piya Kochhar
I’ve wanted to start this “Postcard from Afar” series for a while and thanks to my funny and charming friend Piya Kochhar, can finally kick it off with this lovely chat. Piya and I met more than twenty (!) years ago when we attended Vassar College together, and although we see each other only about every five years now, she remains one of the few people I have these types of conversations with. She has a writer’s way of observing and understanding the world, can turn anything into a love story, and is an all-around delight! I’m hoping she can come back regularly with dispatches from her life as a writer and Mum of two in London - what do you think? As always, you can hear the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or at www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Mon, 17 Feb 2020 - 36min - 30 - Ep. 28: Lifelong learning and leadership in Silicon Valley with Sonya Pelia
“I want every woman to be a leader!” So inspired by the incredible Sonya Pelia — the dynamic Silicon Valley-based Marketing Executive and President of domestic-violence non-profit Maitri. I was truly blown away by Sonya’s passion and commitment to supporting women in all spheres - mentoring young women professionally, leading Maitri’s efforts against gender-based violence in the Bay Area, inspiring women to step into leadership positions on Corporate Boards, and the list goes on.… Tune in to hear how the book “The 100-Year Life” made a major impact on how Sonya viewed her career, and how she wants you to embrace your leadership potential! As always, you can hear the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or at www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Thu, 30 Jan 2020 - 51min - 29 - Ep. 27: From Partition-era Lahore to contemporary Singapore with writer Akshita Nanda
I loved going on the journeys of the two Nimitas — one from Pune to Singapore in 2014 and the other from Lahore to Delhi in 1944 — in my guest Akshita Nanda’s debut novel. Join us in this chat about science, journalism, fiction and the meaning of home! As always, you can hear the full episode below, on your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode!
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 - 55min - 28 - Ep. 26: Kick off the holiday season with a peek behind the curtain of ballerina Sudarsna Mukund's life
An absolute delight to speak to this young Boston-based ballerina about her journey as a professional dancer! Sudarsna dropped by my house (apologies for the audio quality in my dining room) to give me a back stage look at the world of ballet, her full-time work as a South Asian ballerina in a very white world, and her part-time life as a computer science major at Northeastern University. Hear the full episode below, and please do subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode! P.S. Boston area friends - Sudarsna is starring in the Urban Nutcracker at the Shubert Theatre from Dec 19-28! Take your kids to this fun and diverse holiday show if you can! Tickets and other links below!
Tue, 10 Dec 2019 - 52min - 27 - Ep. 25: Challenging gender stereotypes with brand strategist and Cheil India COO Atika Malik
Dynamic, down-to-earth, and an absolute delight to speak to — the Delhi-based, Chief Operating Officer of advertising agency Cheil India, Atika Malik is my guest on Ep 25. Atika shares how her Army background and love of the arts shaped her curious and adaptable self into a branding leader and advertising executive. We discuss stereotypes of Asian women, her awards at the world’s premier advertising festival Cannes Lions, and creativity amidst corporate culture on this short and energizing episode. Hear the full episode below, your favorite podcast app, or on www.theindianedit.com and please do share Atika’s inspiring story!
Tue, 19 Nov 2019 - 37min - 26 - Ep. 24: Chief Spice Mama Kanchan Koya is back to boost your health (and Instagram following!) this Fall
My Brooklyn-based friend Kanchan is back! Tune into the latest episode of the podcast to hear how Kanchan grew her Instagram following from 6000 to 85,000 (!!) over the past year and her tips on health and wellness for moms. We chat about her work as a health coach for mothers, her favorite spices, and of course books and other things she’s loving for Fall. (To catch up on Kanchan’s whole story, don’t miss Episode 3!) Please take a moment to leave us a quick star rating on iTunes so other listeners can find the show, and while you’re there, check out Kanchan’s new podcast Momlight too!
Thu, 07 Nov 2019 - 51min - 25 - Ep. 23: Exploring cultural and family ties through art with illustrator and designer Meenal Patel
Thank you all for swinging back round after an extended break! So pleased to be kicking off this new season with San Francisco based artist, illustrator and author Meenal Patel! Meenal’s childhood love of expressing herself through her art has grown into a career where she can explore her connections to her family and cultural heritage. Hear how she’s overcome some real challenges to pursue this work, and the tips she has for building any creative business. As always, you can hear the episode below or at www.theindianedit.com . We would be so grateful if you share her story with friends who might enjoy it too!
Thu, 24 Oct 2019 - 1h 04min - 24 - Ep. 22: Best of Summer: what to watch, read, hear (and eat) with producer Priya Giri Desai
To celebrate the first anniversary (!) of the podcast which she helped kick off in Episode 1, my bestie and producer extraordinaire Priya Giri Desai comes back on to give us the most epic list: the coolest things to watch, read, hear and EAT this season! Listen in as Priya gives me the low down on the films, TV and books she’s been loving, all while producing children’s content for Boston’s PBS station WGBH, and spreading the word about her amazing documentary Lovesick. As always, you can listen here, at www.theindianedit.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 - 48min - 23 - Ep. 21: From ancient cultures to modern masterpieces: the story of Artem Jewelry with Sadhna Gupta Brown
Nothing better on a hot summer day than hanging out with a friend and hearing the story behind her creations over an Aperol Spritz. Join us at my kitchen table as Sadhna shares how she went from architecture to jewelry design while mothering three kids. Sadhna draws on ancient cultures from all over the world for her design inspiration, and her jewelry is a lovely reminder of the common threads that connect us all. I think you’ll love her candid and inspiring story and all the laughs in this episode (also starring a possessed Spritz sliding around my table)! As always, you can hear the episode below or on www.theindianedit.com . We would be so grateful if you share her story and her fabulous creations with friends who might enjoy it too!
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 - 46min - 22 - BONUS: Anita Vachharajani on her dream project, and tips on writing children's books
As work calms down and I catch up on the podcast, I thought it would be fun to post this segment of Anita telling me about one of the projects on her list (Another collaboration with her husband! Here she goes breaking her promise not to work with him again ;) As always, you can hear this bonus below or on the website at www.theindianedit.com We would be so grateful if you share this with friends who might enjoy it too!
Mon, 24 Jun 2019 - 03min - 21 - Ep. 20: The life and times of artist Amrita Sher-Gil, with children's author Anita Vachharajani
Diving into the life and work of artist Amrita Sher-Gil was such a pleasure, especially with my wise and witty guide Anita Vachharajani, author of Amrita Sher-Gil, Rebel with a Paintbrush. Anita shares her journey as an author and editor of children’s books, and the story of creating this wonderful book - “a diorama” in her words, offering us a look into Amrita’s world. As always, you can hear the episode below on or at www.theindianedit.com We would be so grateful if you share this with friends who might enjoy it too!
Fri, 31 May 2019 - 1h 07min - 20 - BONUS Ep. 19: A studio visit with Rajovilla creator Joya Logue
Joya's kids' severe food allergies shaped her career choices, hear that and more about her lovely studio, finding inspiration in nature, and more in these out-takes
Wed, 22 May 2019 - 08min - 19 - Ep. 19: On nostalgia, art, and knowing when to pause - with Rajovilla creator Joya Logue
What a pleasure to speak with artist and designer Joya Logue! So grateful the Cincinnati, Ohio based founder of Rajovilla shares her journey of creating TWO brands that have created success and a strong community through social media. Joya’s childhood holidays to a family home Rajovilla in northern India have been a major source of inspiration and the sense of place and history her work evokes is bound to inspire you! Don’t miss the BONUS minutes in a special cut where Joya talks about her beautiful studio at the top of her house and how natures inspires her. She also generously shares some tips that helped her navigate her kids’ severe food allergies, which ended up shaping her career choices. As always, you can hear the episode below on the website and www.theindianedit.com . We would be so grateful if you share her story with friends who might enjoy it too!
Thu, 16 May 2019 - 1h 07min - 18 - Ep. 18: Behind the scenes of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston with Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art Laura Weinstein
How does one preserve and manage a venerable American institution’s priceless art collection spanning several millennia and vast regions of Asia? Or go from a casual childhood encounter with Bollywood music to a coveted role as curator of one of the largest collections of Indian art in the U.S.? Join me in this fascinating conversation with Laura Weinstein, as she shares a glimpse of her work as the Ananda Coomaraswamy Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. If you have any interest in art, this episode is a must-listen! Hear the full chat here or at www.theindianedit.com and don’t miss the full Shownotes below!
Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 1h 02min - 17 - Episode 17: Cooking in professional kitchens in Japan and the US with Gayatri Singh, founder, Culinary Nirvana
Curious about what it’s like to work in professional kitchens? To have to kill 70 lobsters a day as a ‘hard-core’ vegetarian? To change your life path after surviving the most powerful earthquake in Japan? I had such fun chatting with my guest Gayatri Singh, who began cooking as an 8 year old in her mother’s kitchen in Maharashtra, trained at the Culinary Institute of America, and now shares her passion and expertise in cooking delicious food both in person and online through her website Culinary Nirvana. Now based in Singapore, Gayatri spent many years in Japan, and cooked at the Peninsula, Tokyo before hosting extravagant dinner meet-ups at her apartment where Japanese people could come try global cuisines. Hear Gayatri share her incredible story and her passion for cooking below or at www.theindianedit.com
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 - 59min - 16 - Episode 16: Mini-Edit - Jaipur Literature Festival JLF 2019 with Shuchi Saraswat, book buyer at the Brookline Booksmith
Missed the Jaipur Literature Festival this year? My bookish guest from Ep 12, Shuchi Saraswat joins me in this mini-episode to share highlights from Zee JLF 2019, including festival themes such as #MeToo, the book business off-shoot Jaipur Book Mark, and speakers Sohaila Abdulali, Mary Beard and more. Hear the complete episode below or on the website. As always, Shownotes below have links to everything we discussed, thanks for listening!
Sat, 30 Mar 2019 - 26min - 15 - Episode 15: Hema Shroff Patel - social entrepreneur / textile designer / founder of AMBA
Calling all art and textile lovers! My latest guest is the elegant and inspiring Hema Shroff Patel, who grew up in the American midwest, and (in her own words) was taken “kicking and screaming” to Bombay as a high schooler, a city which she came to love and finally call home. This was one of my favorite conversations - we talk about Hema’s love of the central Indian town of Maheshwar, weaving, Art Deco, Agnes Martin, and even the Indus Valley Civilization. It’s a long one, but stay tuned until the second half to hear some amazing recommendations on Bombay’s art and shopping scene, Hema’s picks from the Kochi Muziris Biennale, and of course, her favorite books! Listen to the full episode below or on theindianedit.com
Wed, 13 Feb 2019 - 1h 12min - 14 - Episode 14: Ayesha Billimoria - athlete / trainer / founder of Project Fitgirl
Straight from Bombay’s Parsi Colony, my first guest of 2019 is the fantastic Ayesha Billimoria (32), a runner, personal trainer, model, and last but not the least - Founder of Project Fitgirl, a grassroots movement she started to spread awareness of fitness to schoolgirls in India. Join me in hearing how Ayesha overcame numerous physical and mental challenges to become one of India’s leading fitness influencers. If you need a dose of motivation to achieve your fitness goals in the New Year, this episode is just the thing! Apologies for all the background sound - you really get a sense of Ayesha’s street soundscape (complete with menagerie) in this episode! Listen to the full chat below, on iTunes here or wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share with friends and family!
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 - 40min - 13 - Episode 13: Karen Stone Talwar - entrepreneur / founder of Adventures in Art
An incredible way to end the year and welcome the new one! Join me in this conversation on luxury travel, art, jewelry and all round fabulousness with the New York based founder of Adventures in Art, Karen Stone Talwar. Hear how Karen drew on her childhood explorations of the world and her love of art to create a company that delivers bespoke travel experiences to some very lucky clients. Listen to the episode below or on iTunes here. The Shownotes of this episode are a real treasure trove of some of the world’s best jewelers, museums, and art fairs!!
Tue, 18 Dec 2018 - 55min - 12 - Episode 12: Shuchi Saraswat (35) - writer / curator of Transnational Literature Series and book buyer at Brookline Booksmith
I can’t imagine a better start to December than talking about BOOKS! If you celebrate Christmas and are looking forward to giving and receiving books this holiday season, you’ll love this bookish episode with my first guest who is a professional book person! Shuchi Saraswat is a writer and a book buyer at the Brookline Booksmith, one of the most beloved independent bookstores in the Boston area, where she curates The Transnational Literature Series which focuses on migration, exile and displacement, particularly books in translation. We talk about immersing Ganesh in the Pacific, Palestine, and yes, even Amazon. Listen to the episode below or on The Indian Edit website, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the books and other favorites we discussed!
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 - 1h 00min - 11 - Episode 11: Nikita Maheshwari (29) - founder of non-profit MoveUp
“The advice I’d gotten from a lot of folks was to work hard right now, and later when you have income, you can invest it in non-profit causes, but I always had this tension inside me - I have time right now, I have energy, how can I not be giving back!?” My inspiring guest in this Thanksgiving episode is San Francisco-based Nikita Maheshwari who tells the story of moving from India at age 7, not knowing any English, and the immense sense of gratitude she has for the opportunities she’s had in the US. Listen to Nikita talk about the impact her non-profit has made in the lives of marginalized Bay area women, and the impact the clients have made on HER! A timely episode for those of us in America entering the holiday season, especially as MoveUp gears up for #GivingTuesday on November 27! Please listen to her incredible story and know that all the donations on her site go directly towards programs that help underserved women become financially independent. Listen to the episode here or on our website, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the books and other favorites we discussed!
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 - 44min - 10 - Episode 10: Shilpa Agashe (39) - artist / engineer
Curious about living in Tokyo? London? Making art full-time after 20 years in engineering? So pleased that I managed to convince our next guest to share her journey with us! Shilpa Agashe, born and raised in Pune, India, now based in London, is articulate and observant, and graciously puts up with my questions about her career in tech and (re-)start in art! You can follow her work on instagram and please do connect with us there too to continue the conversation! Listen to the episode below or on our website, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the books and other favorites we discussed!
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 - 56min - 9 - Episode 9: Seema Krish (48): textile designer / founder of Seema Krish Textiles
So happy I got a chance to ask textile designer and entrepreneur Seema Krish all the questions I had always wanted to since we met more than a decade ago in Boston. Seema joins me from her studio in San Francisco and shares her journey from art-loving Bombay kid to establishing her own luxury textiles brand for interiors Seema Krish Textiles. Listen to the episode on the website or iTunes, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the books and other favorites we discussed!
Fri, 26 Oct 2018 - 56min - 8 - Episode 8: Rakhee Shah (37): fashion entrepreneur / founder of Maisha Concept
Delighted to chat with Singapore-based Rakhee Shah in Episode 8, who turned her love for customizing African-inspired clothing into globally-inspired fashion brand Maisha Concept. Listen to Rakhee describe her multi-cultural upbringing in Kenya, and her recent expat years in HongKong and Singapore, and how it’s all reflected in the various Maisha collections. A fun and inspiring conversation! Follow us on instagram @theindianeditpodcast to read more about Rakhee and stay tuned for a 20% DISCOUNT CODE Rakhee offers all online shoppers (plus free worldwide shipping!). Listen to the episode below or on iTunes here, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the books and other favorites we discussed on the show!
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 - 53min - 7 - Episode 7: Arti Jaiman (49) - journalist / founder of community radio station Gurgaon ki Awaaz and Pitara Kids Network
We are back with a brand new episode featuring Delhi-based Arti Jaiman, who has co-founded TWO interesting ventures - a community radio station which provides a voice to marginalized migrant workers in Gurgaon and a website which curates contemporary Indian writing for kids Pitara Kids Network. Listen to the episode here or on the Indian Edit website, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the wonderful books Arti describes so eloquently at the end of the episode.
Tue, 11 Sep 2018 - 51min - 6 - Episode 6: Gitika Kaul (41) - TV news producer turned residential realtor
Looking for some high-energy motivation to keep working through the summer? My fabulous latest guest is Washington. D.C. based real estate diva Gitika Kaul. After being awarded FIVE Emmy awards as part of ABC's Good Morning America show, Gitika changed careers and is now helping DC-area home buyers find their dream homes. Listen to the episode here or on the website, and don't miss the Shownotes for all the fun recommendations we share at the end!
Sun, 29 Jul 2018 - 55min - 5 - Episode 5: Madhu Pandit (57) - architect / educator / partner at NMA
Don't miss this Delhi-based architect and mother of two accomplished adults (and wife of my lucky cousin) talk about designing a museum at age 25, sustainable architecture, working with her husband, her love of Delhi and more! Don't miss Shownotes below while episode is playing for full details!
Sun, 01 Jul 2018 - 1h 00min - 4 - Episode 4: Tanya Singh (29) and Tanya Kotnala (24): nutrition expert & designer / founders of Bhuli Art
Interested in a global perspective on food? On how two family friends in a small city in India created an international following of >14K devoted fans? Listen to my chat with a unique duo who are combining nutrition, design and social media savvy to promote the arts, crafts and food culture of their state in the foothills of the Himalayas. Don't miss the Show Notes at the bottom of each episode for a full list of all the inspiring books we discussed!
Wed, 13 Jun 2018 - 54min - 3 - Episode 3: Kanchan Koya (38): nutrition expert / cookbook author / founder of Spice Spice Baby
Interested in healthy and delicious food for yourself and your family? Or hearing two besties chat about the one food their kids won't touch? Listen to my conversation with the lovely, New York-based, Kanchan, as she shares her journey from the lab to the kitchen, why turmeric smoothies are pointless, and how she and two other first-timers whipped up 50 recipes and photos for her stunning cookbook in 3 days! Also, don't miss the Shownotes at the bottom of the screen while each episode is playing for links to all the great stuff we discussed, and check @theindianeditpodcast instagram post for an exciting giveaway!
Tue, 29 May 2018 - 52min - 2 - Episode 2: Kanak Hirani Nautiyal (41) : entrepreneur / writer / founder of Karigar Textiles
An absolute pleasure speaking to Amsterdam-based Kanak, who founded sustainable fashion brand Karigar Textiles with her two co-founders. Join me as Kanak confesses to learning how to ride a bike in her thirties, on how even 'eternal optimists' need their squad of cheerleaders, and how they came up with their best-selling product (that every woman should own) the Karigar Cape. SHOW NOTES Episode 2 are below and on our website!
Mon, 14 May 2018 - 54min - 1 - Episode 1 (pilot): Meet Priya Giri Desai (43) - telling stories in film, TV and print
Kicking off this pilot podcast series with my dear friend Priya, who co-directed and produced the incredible documentary Lovesick, a most unusual Indian love story. Boston-based Priya and co-producer and director Ann Kim SOLD OUT TWO showings of the film at the Boston Independent Film Festival recently! Join me as we talk about this film, India, PBS Kids and much more!
Thu, 03 May 2018 - 55min
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