BrainJus

With everything going on in the world right now, we take a look at India's battle with racism, whether Indians see themselves as people of color and our own fallacies regarding casteism and bigotry. WARNING: This does get heated and a few f-bombs will be dropped! 

A solemn shout out to @brownhistory and the @badassindianactivist. Give them a follow ! 

On this weeks episode, Rameez and Akshay talk about career pivoting, the pitfalls, strategy and what it takes to make that leap. They also touch on the violence that's spreading across the USA and talk about the SpaceX launch in more positive news. 

On this weeks podcast, we want to give a shout out to Give India. GiveIndia is India's largest and most trustworthy giving platform for donors. With contributions of over ₹450+ crore from 13 lakh donors and 150+ corporates, supporting 1,250+ nonprofits and impacting 45 lakh lives across 23 states in India. 

Consider giving if you can ! 

Rameez and Akshay talk about work-life balance, their experience working in a start up and larger companies, why are asked to work to the bone back home, especially in tech ? And mentions of biryani. 

Our featured song this week was Zebrastrap - Bliss/Ery. Find them on spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/064hmHukE9r8vALn2zy9GF?si=Nb0_7N_kTSSnkDejjOX1ng and give them a follow on instagram @zebrastrap 

Have you ever wanted to listen to Indian dudes just ramble on ? Well have we got the podcast for you. We talk about growing up as expats in the middle east, starting a band and our kindergarten years. 

On this episode, Rameez and I walk through how mental health is perceived in India, our battles with depression, anxiety and stress and what the landscape of mental health looks like in India today. Also, we're featuring the Satori experience's debut single, "listen to me" give them a follow on instagram @thesatoriexperience, watch the video on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV6zgMGd4d4 and listen to them on Spotify!

Indian Journal Of Psychological Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4904760/