Chai and Chat

By Aditi and Natasha

Our podcasts are stories about women from around the world who have made United States their home. How do we negotiate and adapt habits, attitudes and thoughts? Are there culture clashes or cultural h... more

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The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.

Chai and Chat episodes:

September 20, 2020 Tea flavored water, Lidia?
What a treat we have for you today! Chai and Chat goes global with an intrepid adventurer from Indonesia. Imagine being a “minority” in every place you’ve ever lived and never letting that stand in your way. Lidia traces her journey from Surabaya to her university days in the Netherlands to bringing up her daughter in New Jersey. Her hilarious account of meeting her Dutch husbands family for the first time and his visiting her family in Indonesia will have you in splits. Join us as we chat over a cup of chai! Sound editor : Nakul Agrawal. Art: Vicki Quintero
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22min
September 14, 2020 Rucha: A mother and a woman in tech
A bit of an oddball is how Rucha describes herself. This articulate and intelligent woman is so much more than that. She talks about the many challenges that she faced in her career trajectory, the lack of support for working mothers, and her vision for the future. Listen in as we chat with our youngest guest to date over a cup of chai! Sound editor: Nakul Agrawal. Art: Vicki Quintero
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29min
September 06, 2020 Science, Art, and Politics with Esha
Three things stand out when you hear Esha speak - the strength of her convictions, her empathy for those without a voice, and her belief in leading a purpose driven life. Her passion is to make a difference! Join us for a cup of masala chai (ginger optional) as we chat with Esha about her childhood in India and how it has shaped her view of the world.
Sound editor: Nakul Agrawal
Art: Vicki Quintero
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30min
August 30, 2020 Walking the Ramp with Urmila
Meet fashionista, model, pageant winner and trendsetter all rolled in one. Urmila talks about “living her dream” , representing India on the international stage, making her mark as a model, and anchoring a show on a South East Asian channel, while balancing on 6 inch heels! Wanna hear about her journey, her determination and tea preferences? Here she is!
Sound editor: Nakul Agrawal
Art: Vicki Quintero
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31min
August 23, 2020 Cathy: The Only Indian in the Family
From being handed babies at the airport, to the bonding experience, and the impact of a multicultural upbringing, Cathy enthralls us with her narration of life as a mother of two Indian children. Listen to her as she strives to connect them to their Indian heritage, deeply aware of the curiosity caused by her multiracial family. Her chai ingredients - sugar, spice and a bit of indulgence! Wanna know what she adds?
Join us with your cup of tea on Chai and Chat!
Sound editor: Nakul Agrawal
Art: Vicki Quintero
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28min
August 16, 2020 Deepta : The Chief Problem Solving Officer
Listen in as we chat with the problem solver and savorer of everything life has to offer, Deepta! What follows is a searingly honest, no holds barred discussion with her on her escape to the US , her capitalist take on Indian mythology, and her second career in an unconventional business!
Her attitude to life can be summed up with : Why stop at one pot of tea when you can have 45?
Find out more when you listen in . As always, we’d love to hear from you!
Sound editor: Nakul Agrawal
Art: Vicki Quintero
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26min
August 09, 2020 Naila: From Dhaka to Dallas
Ever tried adding green chilies to Moussaka for an extra kick? Naila does! Listen to how she adds a philosophy of fusion to everything in her life. Naila began her life in Dhaka, moved to Dallas, and recently was an English language fellow in Kazakhstan. She has learned to blend multiple cultures, languages and philosophies while still remaining true to her roots. All this, while raising her daughters to value humanism above all other “isms”. And, in turn, learning tolerance and acceptance from them . And there's fusion in her cup of tea too! Don't miss her nugget of wisdom!
We're excited to bring Naila to you! Share your thoughts about this episode!
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28min
August 02, 2020 Mala's Secret Ingredient
Listen to our conversation with Mala as she takes us through her journey of acculturation and her concept of a "culture toolbox". Our discussion includes mindfulness, and a focus on "here and now" to find balance and maintain boundaries. Don't forget to listen right till the end when she reveals her secret ingredient for a perfect cup of tea!
We'd love to hear from you! Leave us a comment!
Sound Editor: Nakul Agrawal
Artwork: Vicki Quintero
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28min
July 26, 2020 Tea Time with Anusha
Listen in as Anusha describes her cup of tea as milk with a spoonful of Bournvita! Her joys of motherhood include finding a grape in a diaper and and an international group of new moms on Roosevelt island. Her passion for journalism and story telling runs deep as she shares her adventures in New York, Toronto, and Delhi! Tune in to hear her story!
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29min
July 23, 2020 Chai-ing with Samhita
In this episode, meet Samhita Rhodes, and listen to her hilarious interpretation of life with her "monochromatic" family! Her joie de vivre keeps us laughing as she relates her experiences with teenagers, in-laws, her Hindu wedding ceremony and life in Michigan. And her preferred cup of tea? Find out!
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36min

FAQs about Chai and Chat:

How many episodes does Chai and Chat have?

The podcast currently has 31 episodes available.