Chai Tea Party

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What's Chai Tea Party about?

Chai Tea Party is a podcast series to recognize the underdogs, the brave, the creative & the slightly off in the Desi community. Help us start the real, important & taboo conversations that need to be happening.

Twitter: @ChaiTeaShow

Insta: @ChaiTeaParty

Snapchat: ChaiTeaParty

Email: [email protected]

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Chai Tea Party episodes:

01.24.2018
Ep. 36 - Shooting the Shit
This week we have an episode different from what we normally do. We spoke with our assistant Monisha Shah, back in August of 2017 when we met to talk CTP. We spoke to her how she re-connected with her culture...
01.10.2018
Ep. 35 - Suffering in Silence
HAPPY NEW YEAR! On our first episode of 2018 we speak with Jessie Brar. Jessie works as a speaker for a national youth organization called Jack.Org, raising awareness for youth mental health in high schools, colleges and universities. She also runs...
11.22.2017
Ep. 34 - The Come Up Kid
We had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to producer, writer, & author, Sri Rao. He wrote the film Baar Baar Dekho of Kala Chashma fame & is currently developing a show for ABC with Madhuri Dixit & Priyanka Chopra. From...
11.09.2017
Ep. 33 - ABDC Part 2
On this episode we bring you the other have on the American Born Desi Comics, KC Arora & Tushar Singh! Catch all four of the men at the first ever ALL Indian comedy lineup for the New York Comedy Festival...
09.25.2017
Ep.32 - Antisocial
We are so excited to finally have our friend Kaly on this episode. Not only is he our interviewee for but he is now the official musical feature for Chai Tea Party! Get to know the man behind the music...
09.12.2017
Ep. 31 - Curated Goals
Our dear friend Palak joins the Chai Tea Party to talk about her business, Curated Goals. With a masters in social work, she has transitioned from a therapist into an anxiety coach. She helps people curate their goals by curbing...
08.09.2017
Ep.30 - American Born Desi Comics
We have an exciting bonus episode for you this month with TWO very fun guests. You may know these guys from Wild & Out, the American Desis pocast, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Stephen Colbert, or from their shows around New York...
08.03.2017
Ep.29 - Whatever Decision You Make Is The Right One
On this episode we talk to Anya Rath. There is so much we could say about this episode but the best thing you could do is just tune in. This interview was so one of the most honest & real...
07.19.2017
Ep. 28 - The Hit Girl
On this episode, our guest was the quintessential hit girl of her time, has appeared in over 90 Bollywood movies from 1952 to 1999, and is the recipient of the Filmfare lifetime achievement award. Asha Parekh comes on the show...
06.29.2017
Ep. 27 - Being Human
Today's episode features Sukhi Benning. He currently lives in Montreal producing music and living his best zenful life. He speaks about meditation and how empowering it is not only to the mind but the body as well. He is a...
06.14.2017
Ep. 26 - Uplift Humani-TEA
This episode features Anish Patel, founder of Uplift Humanity. UH, aside from an awesome CTP pun, is an organization that offers educational programs to orphans and juveniles in India. The organization started in 2010 when Anish was still...
06.02.2017
Ep. 25 - Brown Girl's Guide to Hustling
In this episode, we talk to the brilliant & resilient Atiya. She is the cofounder and editor at large at Brown girl Magazine. She is a self taught journalist with a passion for making a difference in the world....
05.04.2017
Ep. 24 - DJ T Party
On this episode, we have another podcast host and DJ, New Jersey native, Shri. He plays in the New York/New Jersey area by the DJ name, Shri Mix. We love a good play on words. We talk...
03.31.2017
Ep. 23 - 50 Shades of Brown
In this episode, we speak with Amrit, a Master's graduate from Vancouver. She talks to us about her thesis on skin lightening within the South Asian community. We discuss global beauty standards, shadeism, and standing up for the...
03.01.2017
Ep. 22 - #CashCow
On this episode we talk to Sahaana Sridhar about being confident, doing it all & finding your identity through South Asian A Cappella groups. To donate to the Network of Desi A Cappella efforts click here: https://www.crowdrise.com/allamericanawaaz Follow NDA at the...
02.15.2017
Ep. 21 - Two Girls, One Bed
In the spirit of the Valentine's season, this episode we bring you Brown Girl's Suide to Surviving Long Term Realtionships & Wedding Planning Madness. We talk to OG BGM staff writer & editor, Trisha Sakhuja. You can read here work...
02.01.2017
Ep. 20 - Your Best Bet
Episode Notes We all know the struggles of finding the perfect shade of makeup. The beauty industry in the United States is tailored to people who don't quite look like us. So, in a culture that doesn't know how to help...
01.18.2017
Ep. 19 - College Dropout
WE ARE BACK! Happy New Year party people. With the new year, we bring to you a new segment, "Brown Girl's Guide to Survival". Each episode we will be talking to one of the ever talented staff members over...
12.19.2016
Ep. 18 - Throwback
One of the questions we get asked most is "how did Chai Tea Party start"? We happen to record our first official meeting about the podcast. We brainstormed topics, we talked about fears, discussed some common truths & laughed way...
12.05.2016
Ep. 17 - Stand up To Stigma
We are back with a new episode talking about the aftermath of family death and the stigma of suicide Our guest, Dimple Patel, speaks publicly for the first time about what is was like losing her mother. We...
11.21.2016
Ep. 16 - New Mindset, Who Dis?
You may know our this guest as the incredibly hilarious, insightful & intellegent "@ThePoojaProjet". We talk labels, social media, mental health & what it means to be strong, outspoken and a woman of color with Pooja Patel. Follow her @ThePoojaProject...
11.13.2016
Ep.15 - I Am Not A Statistic
This week, we have Sophia, the founder of the organization, I Am Not A Statistic. This non-profit works with Angel House to provide orphanages and school systems in India. The goal of the organization is to get and keep kids...
10.30.2016
Ep. 14 - TMI (Ft. Chuski Pop Podcast)
We have been waiting to be able to release this collaborative episode featuring the ultra woke girls over at Chuski Pop. Meet Sweety and Pappu. Two Desi chicks riding the fourth wave of feminism in their salwar kameez and golden...
10.17.2016
Ep. 13 - #FuckDV
On this week's episode we talk to the incredibly inspiring, intelligent & strong Alexa Rahman. She tells her full story, on her terms, for the first time ever. We are truly floored by the power in which Alexa took her...
10.03.2016
Ep. 12 - I'm Not That Crazy
We interviewed to very cool Ruby Toor for this episode. We have been waiting to be able to finally discuss something that both us battle with...MENTAL ILLNESS. 1 in 5 adults with experience mental illness in the US in a...
09.18.2016
Ep.11 - Finding Respite
On this episode we talk to Zain Ali Shamoon about selfishnes vs self care, the art of healing, being unapologetically honest & his study on domestic violence among South Asian women in the Midwest As always thank you to Brown...
09.05.2016
Ep. 10 - What's in a name?
In this week's episode, we talk about growing up in culturally non-diverse neighborhoods, pros and cons with our given names-or just a simple"nicknames" and what it's like being blonde Indian girls. Thank you to Mr.Wllms for our music! Find his...
08.22.2016
Ep.09 - Sundays With Mohan
WE'RE BACK BABY! On this episode we hang out with the very cool Anip Patel! He talks about the success of Mondays With Mohan, balancing your dream with a day job & the lack of South Asians in the entertainment industry....
07.25.2016
Ep.08 - Love is Love is Love
On this episode of Chai Tea Party we are joined by the incredibly multitalented Prashanth! He tells us his coming out story & life in the Manhattan. We have so many wonderful people to thank! Rutgers Raag! This angelic group is our...
07.18.2016
Bonus Ep. #1
This week we give ya'll a BONUS EPISODE! By this we mean a gag reel of sorts. Our original recording with Rishi, from last week's episode, was about 3 hours long. This is short cut of pieces that were left...
07.11.2016
Ep.07 - Comed - TEA
In this week's episode, we sit down with our friend, Rishi. We talk movies, Kevin Bacon, lying to your parents about sex, Facebook ranters and his journey in the art of stand-up comedy. If you want more of Rishi, check...
06.27.2016
Ep.06 - The R Word
One in 5 women and one in 71 men will be raped in their lifetime. It's time to start educating people early on that sex should always be consensual and rape is NEVER acceptable. We cannot continue to allow people...
06.13.2016
Ep.05 - A Major Switch
We talked to our incredibly charming & hilarious friend, Abhilasha. She started chasing her pursuit of happiness in the form of film & media during her junior year in college. Listen as she tells us her story & speaks on...
05.29.2016
Ep.04 - BYOC
In this episode, Shama & Tiffany talk birth control and STD testing as they indulge in cake and tea. Enjoy! Big thanks to Neber the Tiger for this episode's music! Find him at: soundcloud.com/neberthetiger www.instagram.com/neberthetiger neberthetiger.tumblr.com twitter.com/neberthetiger Stalk us on the web: Instagram.com/chaiteaparty Twitter.com/chaiteashow Facebook.com/chaiteapartyshow Snapchat: chaiteaparty Find us on...
05.15.2016
Ep.03 - Blinded by Love
We are back! In this week's episode we have one girl tell her story of 3 year long abusive relationship. You can listen to the episode on Soundcloud, iTunes or with your podcast app for iOS. https://itunes.apple.com/az/podcast/chai-tea-party/id1107704029 soundcloud.com/chai-tea-party All the shoutouts to our...
05.01.2016
Ep.02 - 21 Days Of Tinder
In episode two, we talk about online dating & little experiment CTP's very own, Tiffany, took on, which we have lovingly titled "21 Days of Tinder". Music for this episode is brought to you by Mekato! Check him out at...
04.23.2016
Ep.01 - You Are Important.The Intro
Here is a little preview of what Chai Tea Party is going to be about & some background on the two ladies kickin it behind the mic. Special thanks to CTPs friend Mr.Wllms for today's music! You can check out...

What's Chai Tea Party about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Chai Tea Party episodes:

Ep. 36 - Shooting the Shit

Ep. 35 - Suffering in Silence

Ep. 34 - The Come Up Kid

Ep. 33 - ABDC Part 2

Ep.32 - Antisocial

Ep. 31 - Curated Goals

Ep.30 - American Born Desi Comics

Ep.29 - Whatever Decision You Make Is The Right One

Ep. 28 - The Hit Girl

Ep. 27 - Being Human

Ep. 26 - Uplift Humani-TEA

Ep. 25 - Brown Girl's Guide to Hustling

Ep. 24 - DJ T Party

Ep. 23 - 50 Shades of Brown

Ep. 22 - #CashCow

Ep. 21 - Two Girls, One Bed

Ep. 20 - Your Best Bet

Ep. 19 - College Dropout

Ep. 18 - Throwback

Ep. 17 - Stand up To Stigma

Ep. 16 - New Mindset, Who Dis?

Ep.15 - I Am Not A Statistic

Ep. 14 - TMI (Ft. Chuski Pop Podcast)

Ep. 13 - #FuckDV

Ep. 12 - I'm Not That Crazy

Ep.11 - Finding Respite

Ep. 10 - What's in a name?

Ep.09 - Sundays With Mohan

Ep.08 - Love is Love is Love

Bonus Ep. #1

Ep.07 - Comed - TEA

Ep.06 - The R Word

Ep.05 - A Major Switch

Ep.04 - BYOC

Ep.03 - Blinded by Love

Ep.02 - 21 Days Of Tinder

Ep.01 - You Are Important.The Intro