Difficult-ish

as requested, here's a part 2 on how to become financially literate for a group of people who were never taught much about money!! in this episode, we talk about how we budget intelligently after all the horrible mistakes we made, getting over spending guilt, saving for long term goals instead of short term, and so much more. if you're from any ethnic crowd, especially the south asian community, then this episode is speaking to YOU!! hope u enjoy as always <3

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hi :) mashnun's doing another solo ep this week because mou wants to go live her best life in amsterdam right now, but do not be worried, i have this under control! i spent this episode recapping my poetry reading in nyc a few days ago, sharing my experience with mushroom-infused lattes and meeting the guy that inspired me to write my poetry book, and giving our listeners a look into some of the things i think about en route to becoming the most favorable version of myself. hope this inspires you do to something good for yourself today, enjoy <3

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hello hello!! for this episode, we’re revisiting a topic we spoke on a year ago about our journeys towards financial independence! money is a touchy subject for a lot of south asians, especially the ones that don’t come from the most favorable upbringings. from recognizing early how important money is, to balancing multiple jobs, to making a bunch of mistakes along the way, we get real transparent with what we’ve learned about financial literacy, our advice on saving/investing, and so much more but you have to listen rn to know!!!

tix to mashnun's nyc poetry reading: https://www.gethandstamp.com/event/confessions-apr27

thank you to ekster for sponsoring this episode of the pod! check out their sitewide 25% off sale going on right now for wallets, bags, and accessories and use code DIFFICULTISH for an extra % off! https://shop.ekster.com/difficultish 

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only a back to back episode on what south asian men can do better in the community is on difficultish :p in this weeks continuation, we talk more in depth about some of the stereotypical roles that men have and what they can do to support women. this includes unlearning misogynistic mindsets, allowing and being happy that their wives are earning more money, or literally just learning how to cook. enjoy!!

thank you to ekster for sponsoring this episode of the pod! check out their sitewide 25% off sale going on right now for wallets, bags, and accessories and use code DIFFICULTISH for an extra % off! https://shop.ekster.com/difficultish 

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this episode is WELL overdue! we talk about the traditional role that south asian men play in our culture and the learned helplessness that they have when it comes to a lot of matters that become the woman's responsibility. we talk very extensively about all of the responses that you all sent about what south asian men can do better to support women and just be better individuals.... and there were A LOT. this is a very funny and needed episode so you will not regret listening. and remember, we're not talking about all men, but if the shoe fits...

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hola :) in this q&a, we got questions that range from, "how do you balance ambition with work and life?" to "what's the most rebellious thing you did as a kid?". whether it be something to help out our fellow children of immigrant listeners or just talk about our fav coffee orders, we got a lil something for everyone. hope u enjoy as always! listen now or else

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ani sanyal (@anihustles) is the real deal. he embodies true entrepreneurship to the core, from the mindset, to the action, to everything in between, and he's our special guest for today's pod! ani is the co-founder of nyc-based kolkata chai co and run several 6 and 7 fig businesses, but he's lived through a rollercoaster of a life to gain the wisdom and expertise that he's gifted us in this episode. 

growing up in massachusetts, ani shares his battle with identity and connection to hip hop culture, which built the tenets he continues to live by. soon after graduating from nyu just to quit his 9-5 after, he lived by the dollar to pursue his dreams as an artist and record label owner, being invited to tour overseas where he faced real adversity with end-stage kidney failure. 

his story is inspirational to everyone from the commoner to the most wise, and we hope u enjoy this convo as much as we did :) 

find ani here:

https://anihustles.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anihustles/

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mashnun's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mashnunmunir/

specifically as children of immigrants, a lot of us grew up with people pleasing tendencies where we felt like we constantly needed validation from everyone, we put our mental health aside to do something because we don't want to disappoint anyone, and so much more. in this episode, we talk about what causes these tendencies in south asian kids and how it gets passed down from our immigrant parents who used it as a survival tactic. don't worry, we also tell you some of our tips on how to unlearn it and be selfish with yourself. hope you enjoy this one! 

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this episode is all about solo dates! why we love them, why it's scary in the beginning, why we sometimes feel like we don't deserve them, and our favorite ones to do :) our generation of south asian youth are inherently taught that we can give ourselves time and love when we're married, have kids, and all our problems magically disappear. the two of us struggled with self love for awhile, but something clicked and we realized we should be giving ourselves just as much time, and more, than the people around us. whether it's mou going to museums and parks, mashnun going to coffeeshops and beaches, everyone can find time for themself, we all deserve it!

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