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Beyond Butter Chicken: Priyanka Desai’s Reflections on Immigrant Experiences | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 18
Welcome to Diasporaa, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Priyanka Desai, an award-winning broadcast journalist turned TV producer from Bombay who moved to Canada a few years ago. Priyanka discusses her journey, including her choice to call her hometown Bombay despite the political context, adapting to a new country, and the founding of her production company, Jugaad Sisters. She shares insights into her groundbreaking docuseries 'Not Your Butter Chicken,' which aims to showcase the richness of South Asian culture beyond food stereotypes. The conversation delves into her first impressions of Vancouver, navigating her career in a new country, and the importance of learning local history for new immigrants. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores identity, cultural adaptation, and storytelling in the media industry. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian diaspora!
List of Resources:
Dartmouth: https://home.dartmouth.edu/
Hindustan times: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindustan_Times
Jugaad sisters: https://www.jugaadsisters.com/
Pohe: https://youtu.be/-MUXuB1ul4g?feature=shared
Red chef revival: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj3rWl-eKLG7z7rY0z4ZbVZnjYbZam7M&feature=shared
About the Podcast:
Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.
Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST.
About Aditya Mehta:
Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.
He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.
Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube
-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa
-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify
-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150
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By Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNWBeyond Butter Chicken: Priyanka Desai’s Reflections on Immigrant Experiences | Diasporaa Podcast Episode 18
Welcome to Diasporaa, the show where we share the remarkable stories of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent. In this episode, host Aditya Mehta interviews Priyanka Desai, an award-winning broadcast journalist turned TV producer from Bombay who moved to Canada a few years ago. Priyanka discusses her journey, including her choice to call her hometown Bombay despite the political context, adapting to a new country, and the founding of her production company, Jugaad Sisters. She shares insights into her groundbreaking docuseries 'Not Your Butter Chicken,' which aims to showcase the richness of South Asian culture beyond food stereotypes. The conversation delves into her first impressions of Vancouver, navigating her career in a new country, and the importance of learning local history for new immigrants. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores identity, cultural adaptation, and storytelling in the media industry. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the South Asian diaspora!
List of Resources:
Dartmouth: https://home.dartmouth.edu/
Hindustan times: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindustan_Times
Jugaad sisters: https://www.jugaadsisters.com/
Pohe: https://youtu.be/-MUXuB1ul4g?feature=shared
Red chef revival: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuj3rWl-eKLG7z7rY0z4ZbVZnjYbZam7M&feature=shared
About the Podcast:
Diasporaa was Aditya's third startup based in Vancouver, BC. It focused on helping new immigrants in Canada find their feet, get off to a running start and ease their assimilation into Canadian life. A big part of the platform were conversations, community and support. Though the startup stopped growing once Aditya moved to Seattle, WA - it remained alive in the form of several discussion groups and online communities.
Now, Diasporaa has been resurrected in the form of a podcast focused on uncovering and sharing interesting immigrant stories from the South Asian diaspora. It is available on YouTube, all major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. and is also broadcast as a radio show on Alternative Talk 1150 AM and 98.9 FM HD Channel 3 on Wednesdays from 2-3pm PST.
About Aditya Mehta:
Aditya is a Bombay boy who has lived in Austin, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Vancouver before making it to his current home in Seattle. He has degrees in marketing, urban planning, real estate and strategy but has spent his career in financial services, social media and now real estate - mostly as an entrepreneur and partly as an employee at Amazon.
He balances Indian, Canadian and American culture, loves helping those who are new to North America and looks forward to the interesting stories that his interview guests bring each week. When not podcasting, he is helping his wife Prachi build her pharmaceutical business or hanging out with his son Arjun.
Connect with Diasporaa:
-Instagram: @diasporaapodcast
-YouTube: https://linke.to/dspyoutube
-Bio Link: linke.to/diasporaa
-Listen on Spotify: https://linke.to/dspspotify
-Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://linke.to/dspapple
-Diasporaa Podcast on KKNW Alternative Talk Radio: https://linke.to/kknw1150