Conversations with Chai

Conversations with Chai

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Conversations with Chai episodes

  • Episode 9 | Ani Hustles/Ani Sanyal

    Man, it feel crazy even writing this. My next guest is Ani Sanyal, one of the most important figures in the diaspora movement in NYC and the founder of Kolkata Chai.

    Follow Ani on IG: @anihustles
    Follow Kolkata Chai on IG: @KolkataChaiCo
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    46 min
  • Episode 8 | Pankti Doshi

    Pankti Doshi is the founder of and/aur and Masala Mixtape. Pankti is a leader in the community who is constantly creating spaces for her people to connect and share love.
    Follow Pankti on IG: @pankti_doshi
    Follow Masala Mixtape @masala.mixtape
    Follow And/Aur: @and__aur
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    55 min
  • Episode 7 | Ashna Gray

    Ashna Gray is a model, social media infleuncer, and one of the most zen souls I've gotten the pleasure to speak with. Ashna has been walked NYFW, modeled featured in TeenVogue and Times of India.

    Follow Ashna on IG: @ashnagray
    2:11: How did Ashna Gray become Ashna Gray
    18:30: Growth Mentality
    19:30: Dream gig
    23:10: Confidence. in your work
    31:40: How to process emotions around your work
    41:45: Perspective on your own issues
    45:25: Ashna's next moves
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    51 min
  • Episode 7 | Ariana Nathani

    Ariana is the founder and host of Drinks First, a platform with a podcast and some of the best parties in New York.
    Follow Ariana on IG: @ariana.nathani
    Follow Drinks First: @drinks.first
    And see ya'll at Ariana's Diwali Party November 11!!!
    2:06: Value of a Drinks First
    19:11: Diversity of Drinks First
    34:12: Market dictates product
    ⁠38:20: People overcomplicate representation
    47:05: Build Fire products, no need to market
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    57 min
  • Episode 5 | Sadaf Siddiqi

    Sadaf is a licensed Psychotherapist with her graduate degree from John's Hopkins. Listen to her break down relationships, South Asians in therapy, and her predictors on divorces and breakups.

    Follow Sadaf on IG: @your.being
    2:19: Barriers to mental health for South Asians
    10:33: Dealing with insecurity
    16:43: Grounding practices
    ⁠19:41⁠: Dealing with depression
    26:30: How to tell if your relationship is doomed
    35:20: Stress in relationships
    44:50: Cheating in therapy
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    58 min
  • Episode 4 | Suede

    Suede is a dentist, the owner of suedeartstudios, and a co-founder of lostlandsofverne.

    Follow Suede on IG: @obeysyed
    2:58: Intro to Art

    8:13: Business versus Art

    14:10: The price is the price

    20:41: No cap to this industry
    34:21: Knowing you're him

    42:27: Developing Lost Lands of Verne.

    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Youtube to keep up with all releases.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    52 min
  • Episode 3 | Surbhi

    Surbhi is making waves in the entertainment scene as the host of "First World Problematic" and "Garam Masala Dating." An exceptional comedian, she's set to lead the brown media wave, bringing a sharp blend of humor and cultural relevance to the forefront.

    Follow Surbhi on IG:  @lordmakemetaller 

    1:26: Intro
    3:00: Identity and comedy in the South Asian community
    4:30: Going viral on TikTok
    9:20: Controversy of embellishing stories/ Hassan Minaj
    16:10: The consequence of cancelled culture
    23:15: How to get started
    27:48: Working in NY vs LA
    39:30: Scarcity of resources in South Asian space
    51:45: Dating/Garam Masala Dating show
    54:15: Conclusion

    Hosted by

    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @Saziaa_

    55 min
  • Episode 2 | PDNY

    PDNY is the owner of The Last Stop in the Bronx, a musician, and an overall leader in the brown music wave. He's performed at SOB's and Masala Mixtape
    Follow PDNY on IG: @_PDNY
    :30 Intro
    2:50: Imposter Syndrome as a South Asian Artist
    7:45: Music as a Business and The Last Stop
    14:20: Influence of Anik Khan and coming up as a community
    15:50: Collaborating with HYDR
    19:01:The potential of the South Asian Media Space
    28:17: Zero Expectations
    42:10: The South Asian Ecosystem
    47:17: Importance of Family and Community Support
    54:00: Conclusion
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify.
    New Episodes every Sunday.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    55 min
  • Episode 1 | Tej Patel

    Tej Patel is a creative director, photographer, and videographer who's worked with NFL Films, Kolkata Chai, and many more.
    Follow Tej Patel on IG: @tejxpatel
    :30 Intro
    1:05: The beginning of Tej's journey
    6:02: Meeting Ezekiel Elliot
    12:30: Moving to NYC and NYC Creative Energy
    17:20: Tej Joining the new brown media
    20:01: The beginning chapters of the new South Asian Media Era
    24:40: Navigating the business of media
    38:56: Tej's creator journey
    45:50: Tej's advice for upcoming creatives
    48:17: The mentality needed to be a brown creative
    54:00: Conclusion
    Follow Conversations with Chai on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
    New Episodes every Sunday.
    Hosted by
    IG: @lilbabyramram
    Executive Produced:
    IG: @_Saziaa

    58 min
  • Conversations With Chai #7 | Dean Alamleh

    Dean Alameh is a producer, aspiring sound engineer, and an overall dope guy.


    Listen to this episode where Dean and I discuss the technical nature of the music industry, the importance of sound engineering, and the inner-workings of a studio.

    58 min

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