Brown Ballers

Today we have a very special guest joining us on-location at the Art Gallery of Alberta to promote his new book "Bold Ones": Shawn Kanungo. Shawn is a globally recognized innovation strategist, keynote speaker and much more. Navin and Shawn go way back, so there's plenty to talk about in this interview. What happened with FTX? Has Elon Musk gone too far? Also learn what food take leads Shawn to almost rename the podcast.

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Coach talks about his involvement in the TBT tournament and the recruitment process in building that team. A guy with an extensive coaching resume with a love for basketball. Why did he decide to pursue a career in sports? His goal was once to be a hooper, but that passion shifted to coaching. Growing up in a small town, sports is where he found peace. Plus, the importance of pursuing your dreams.

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Up-and-coming artist DJ Mattz joins us today. His roots bring us to South Africa. A minority in South Africa but a worldwide community that speaks to the Indian diaspora. His curiosity at a young age sparked his love for music. The cultural impact of Amapiano and Bollywood and the future of the genres. Also, a special thank you to everyone who’s shown love! 

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What is it like for us growing up Indian? We have two different perspectives and draw from different experiences. We discuss embracing and learning to love your identity. Conversation shifts to the focus on learning languages, love of the culture and times where we felt out of place. Tune in to hear our thoughts and who has helped us grow over time. 

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Welcome, Sharda Ugra from ESPN Cricinfo. Sharda peels back the layers of FIFA’s ban on India. How did we get here? Why did it get reversed? When will we see India compete in the FIFA World Cup? Outside of cricket, Gautam poses the question around what three sports India will thrive in over the next decade. Plus, changing the status quo of Indian sports and putting an end to the myth that brown athletes are not athletic. 

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Today we’re bringing Neet “Pranna” Mangat, an entrepreneur at heart. He’s broken through two spaces; tech and entertainment. Getting his start as a DJ early, we talk about Desi music, mash-ups and a lot more. Pranna gives us his take on why you should dabble in multiple spaces as an entrepreneur. Hot Take… G doesn’t like the Punjabi MC song tap in to find out why. 

Welcome a close friend Sam Bhachu. From his time with the Raptors via the Wayne Embry Fellowship to what his day-to-day looked like in basketball operations. We learn about how he got started in sports and how the Toronto Raptors supported him. We also find out about Elevation Nation and the platform founded by Sam to elevate the South Asian community. Shoutout to all the Brown Ballers!

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Welcome Rapper, Songwriter, Producer and so much more…Happy Singh! What defines a Brown Baller? Struggling with addiction, from liquor to hard drugs, Happy shares how he overcame his demons. Why faith saved him and the importance of mental health. Hip Hop, Punjabi, and Latin - we learn about the influence that makes his music special. Plus, the dream collaboration with The Boy.

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Redeem team is out, who is your GOAT? Depending on the generation is it Kobe or MJ? What is Brown Ballers and how have we evolved. The inbound messages we receive are rewarding and validating. Brown ballers encompass more than just basketball. We’re here to highlight brown people from all walks of life. 

Photographer and designer Kishan Mistry joins us today and gives us an inside look into his journey thus far. From LeBron to The Weeknd, Kishan has worked with stars in multiple lanes. He brings us into his world of photography -  what he shoots with and what advice he gives to aspiring creatives. Lastly, manifest and write down your goals!

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