December 21, 2021

67 | Best of 2021 | Highlights and Reflections on this Year

37 minutes

2021 was the year where I (Jessica) hosted only South Asian guests! Hear 2-4 min blurbs from 8 of our best episodes with powerful, empathetic and informational interviews!

In this episode we highlight:

Episode 48 - The Carolina Desis - Rashmili Vemula and Gurtej Singh - language and how that fits into their identity as Indian Americans

Episode 50 - Kunal Dutt- historian and activist, We dive into Bihar's rich history and why its in danger. @SaveHistoricPatnaCollectorate

Episode 53 - Positivity- Rashmi Chadha- female entrepreneur, business coach owner of WoVoyage women’s travel company. An inspiring story from a woman who has overcome sexism, tragedy and disability.

Episode 55 - Vaishali Patel - Gujarati and Hindi teacher Sanskar Teaching (see discount for Sanskar Teaching on www.invisibleindiapodcast.com/offers)

Episode 56 - Anita Sachariah- Founder of Bhasha Kids- talk about heritage language and teaching kids Indian languages. We were on a panel as part of the Lingua Cultura Experience Listen in! (see discount for Bhasha Kids on www.invisibleindiapodcast.com/offers)

Episode 57 and 58 - Tripti Lahiri, author of Maid in India - Get ready to geek out on economics of the informal labor market.

Episode 62 - Kevin Wilson, CEO of Chai and tiktok storyteller. Third culture kid.

Episode 64 and 65 - Yoga is Dead with Jesal Parikh - We dive into elements of cultural appropriation and we answer Who Killed Yoga? Interesting and provocative episodes.

In 2022, I will be focusing more on Hindi resources and language innovators. Expect to see more from me about linguistics and I plan to bring more reviews and more language innovators to the show.

Know a company that would like to sponsor the show? Have an idea for a guest who is breaking stereotypes in South Asian spaces? Write to me [email protected]

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Links Mentioned in this Show:

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India Art create wooden handicrafts including the featured Sloth Ornament - get it here on Amazon!

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By Jessica Kumar

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