We're excited to be back in the new year! 

In this episode we speak to Meenakshi Krishna who shares her experiences of navigating grief and how losing her father impacted her. We explore the importance of space and community as part of the grieving process. 

Meenakshi is also the founder of My Mantra, a wellness support service which focuses on providing both emotional and accountability coaching to aid others with their mental health and well being journey. Her experiences of grief has played a huge role in starting My Mantra and providing a safe space for others to talk through this process. 

In this episode we have the opportunity to speak to Serena Chana who is the founder of Desi Minds, a platform which focuses on mental health within the South Asian community and the co-founder of the Panjabi Female Forum. We explore the importance of creating safe spaces within the community to talk about the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and the sense of isolation that has come with it. 

Serena has recently launched a mental health course designed specifically from a South Asian lens, and about topics that are important to the community in a supportive and inclusive space.

Sandeep candidly speaks about her struggles and achievements as a Panjabi woman in America today. We discuss her personal journey and how she has kept herself motivated throughout the obstacles she has faced and why self-love should be taken more seriously.