For our season two finale episode, we bring on two very special guests: our mothers! We talk about what it was like for them to raise children, how their own mothers inspired them, and of course, lots of embarrassing stories.

D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S  Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/  Soso: @sonalisai  Ridz: @ridzstagram_ 

C O N T A C T U S: [email protected]

Let's talk about adulting and getting your shit together! We talk with guest Abin Thev about how the college to adult process went for us, and if we feel like we are now qualified to be giving this advice.

D I S C L A I M E R:

We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S 

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ 

Soso: @sonalisai 

Ridz: @ridzstagram_ 

B L M R E S O U R C E S •

S U P P O R T / D O N A T E •

 centerforeconomicinclusion.org

voicesforracialjustice.org

edalliesmn.org 

ujamaaplace.org 

C O N T A C T U S:

Let's talk about pets! We are loving parents to a cat and dog (respectively) and are big animal lovers in general! How did we first meet our furry friends? What were our parents' and families' reactions? Be sure to interact with us on our socials and let us know your pet stories too!

D I S C L A I M E R:

We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions. 

F O L L O W  U S 

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/ 

Soso: @sonalisai 

Ridz: @ridzstagram_ 

B L M R E S O U R C E S • S U P P O R T / D O N A T E 

centerforeconomicinclusion.org

voicesforracialjustice.org

edalliesmn.org 

ujamaaplace.org 

C O N T A C T U S: Email: [email protected]

We are back with a new episode! This week, we are joined by Sohana Mansur, a singer, dancer, tik-tok queen, and all around boss! *as heard in the episode, “bahauth badtameez” means “very rude” or “misbehaving”

D I S C L A I M E R

We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/

Soso: @sonalisai

Ridz: @ridzstagram_

Sohana: @sohanamansur (Instagram & TikTok) [as mentioned in the episode - Dr. Ramani’s channel: https://youtube.com/c/DoctorRamani]

B L M R E S O U R C E S •

S U P P O R T / D O N A T E

* centerforeconomicinclusion.org

* voicesforracialjustice.org

* edalliesmn.org

* ujamaaplace.org

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

This is a fun one, y’all! It’s Ridz versus Soso! They play the best friend tag game. Keep listening to see who wins!

D I S C L A I M E R

We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/

Soso: @sonalisai

Ridz: @ridzstagram_

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

Welcome back to a new episode! This week’s episode is about the 5 Love Languages! We talk about why our love language(s) are, and how to identify others’ and adapt to their style.

D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/

Soso: @sonalisai

Ridz: @ridzstagram_

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

Hello, hello! This week’s episode is about following your passion! We talk about if it’s always worth following your passion, and when it’s important to categorize security/stability over it, if ever. We have very different takes, and hope y’all relate!

D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

F O L L O W  U S

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/

Soso: @sonalisai

Ridz: @ridzstagram_

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

We are back with a new season! To kick us off, we have a special guest - Ridz’s sister, Sumana! We’re discussing all the tea about the Meghan & Harry interview and our thoughts about colorism.

D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.

R E S O U R C E S

Stop Asian Hate: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate | https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/ | https://stopasianhate.carrd.co/

Colorism: https://www.nccj.org/colorism-0 | https://www.ntdaily.com/perpetuating-colorism-is-toxic-for-the-second-generation/ | https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53182169

Suicide Prevention: Hotline - 800-273-8255 | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ | https://afsp.org/

F O L L O W  U S

Instagram: instagram.com/chaiandthecitypod/

Soso: @sonalisai

Ridz: @ridzstagram_

Sumana: @soomaanuh | @sumana.f.syed

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

In our very first BONUS episode, soso and a guest discuss one of their favorite shows, Gilmore Girls, and their controversial opinions surrounding it!

D I S C L A I M E R: We are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.   

F O L L O W  U S: 

Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod

Facebook: chaiandthecity

Sonali: @sonalisai 

Ridah: @ridzstagram_   

Suesue: @suesueabuisba

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]

Part 2 of 2!

In this episode, soso & ridz discuss dating standards within their families and community, what “halal dating” is, thoughts on interracial relationships, and if they would be down for an arranged marriage. If you’d like to send them a rishta, be sure to listen to the whole episode to see if they’d be down ;) 

D I S C L A I M E R: We (Sonali and Ridah) are not experts at most topics (if not all). This is an opinion-based podcast, and therefore, it’s up to every listener to take our unsolicited advice and opinions with a grain of salt and draw their own conclusions.   

F O L L O W  U S: 

Instagram: @chaiandthecitypod

Facebook: chaiandthecity

Sonali: @sonalisai 

Ridah: @ridzstagram_   

C O N T A C T U S:

Email: [email protected]