Sonam Desai is in the corporate world of finance by day and a multimedia artist by, well...most of the other hours! Snows Design was created back in 2013 when Sonam (aka Snow) had leftover material from a bracelet she had made. A few years later, her brand, Snows Design, is still making bracelets (and plenty of other jewelry) with a unique, quirky twist! Grab a cup of chai and some Parlee-G biscuits and listen as this super-creator shares her story of bringing your favorite childhood foods into wearable art!

Some things need visual aids...here you go!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowsdesign/

Website: https://snowsdesign.shop/

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides! SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Zaahid Munshi is a former EMT that has pivoted into an Islamic healing method that addresses both the spiritual and physical illnesses that too many of us suffer with today. He practices Hijama which is a type of cupping practiced in many Muslim majority countries.

His reasons for choosing this path and his passion for introducing it to folks of all faiths is such a breath of fresh air! Listen, learn, and decide if this may be a treatment for you to try!

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/curative_hijama22/ and DM Zaahid to inquire about the special Full Body Hijama Detox for $120 (mention the Going Against the Grain Podcast!)

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Aanal Patel is the creator and founder behind Modern Desi- a marketplace platform for South Asian creatives and their Desi inspired products. With a background in software engineering and a few years running her own small business, she transformed her brand into a marketplace for other Desi creatives to join!

Find the perfect gift for a loved one, or for yourself:
https://www.moderndesi.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/modern_desi

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Dr. Rubina F. Malik is a scholar, strategic advisor, and a global learning and development expert. As a champion of sustainability, mentoring, career sponsorship and leadership development, she helps organizations and individuals enhance the engagement, retention, and promotion of diverse candidates. Competitive edge-driving organizations from start-ups to Fortune 500 global brands depend on her support and expertise to propel programs such as mentoring, career sponsorship and leadership development.

And most recently: the founder of The House of Rubina- creating beautiful, easy to wear clothes for all women.

And, always, the most generous, intelligent, and compassionate lady Doraville, GA ever produced!

For a complimentary 30 minute consultation, mention the Going Against the Grain podcast when you reach out to her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubina-f-malik/ or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/pakiepeach/ (mention the podcast)
And to see her upcoming fashion brand: https://www.instagram.com/houseofrubina/

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Mimi Johnson is the Founder and Executive Director of Survivors Alliance for Growth and Employment (SAGE). SAGE provides employment and supportive services to survivors of human trafficking and sexual trauma so that they can reestablish their financial independence. In addition to running SAGE, Mimi has a background as a therapist, providing individual, family, and group therapy to survivors of trauma in both residential and community-based programs. She also spent 3 years leading a women’s ministry with her church. Mimi loves hiking with her husband and 4 kids, drawing, and eating delicious food.

Website: https://thesurvivorsalliance.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/survivorsalliancephilly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagenonprofit/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SurvivorsAlliance

Mimi's recommendations for hearing first-account stories of women who have been trafficked:
Girls Like Us by Rachel Lloyd: https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Like-Us-Fighting-Memoir/dp/0061582069

In Pursuit of Love by Rebecca Bender: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Love-Journey-Trafficked-Triumphant/dp/0310356857

National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-888-373-7888

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Reach out to Farnaz on Facebook by joining the Going Against the Grain Group or following the Going Against the Grain Podcast on Instagram.

And fennelly...don't forget to visit www.SauFennel.com for fresh and delicious fennel seed mixes and treats. Promocode GATG23 will save you 15% on your first purchase!

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Michelle Gollapalli is a mother of two and an award-winning executive of many! Don't let her polite, mild-mannered demeanor fool you! This professional speaker and corporate leader is out to empower women and girls through honesty, integrity, and open communication!

 

Find out more:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgollapalli/

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Learn about SauFennel: https://www.saufennel.com/- Podcast listeners, save 20% on purchases using promocode "GATG20" 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Danielle Bridge is not one to make excuses and not one to put up with yours either! She's the owner of Bridge the Gap Workouts, a wife and mother, and all-around powerhouse of energy and determination.

Jump into her exercise classes and training sessions in person or online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgethegapworkouts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgeTheGapWorkouts
Website: http://www.btgworkouts.com/

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Learn about SauFennel: https://www.saufennel.com/- Podcast listeners, save 20% on purchases using promocode "GATG20" 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Niki Brennan's business is B3: Beauty By Brennan, but she makes it her business to raise a "full human being" who is aware of, involved in, and cares about equality, justice, and human rights (even when she may not be encouraged not to!).

See her work and reach out to her here: https://www.nikibrennan.com/

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award-winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Learn about SauFennel: https://www.saufennel.com/- Podcast listeners, save 20% on purchases using promocode "GATG20" 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306

Margaret Almon is a mosaic artist outside of Philadelphia, PA that brings words to life! The owner of Nutmeg Designs was always an artist, but her medium has changed from the written word to the glass word. 

You can connect with Margaret through:
Website: https://www.nutmegdesignsart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutmegdesigns | https://www.instagram.com/margaretalmon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nutmegdesigns

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About Farnaz Dar:

Farnaz Dar is a mother of four young men, a former (and forever) teacher, and a serial entrepreneur. She's also always up for a challenge (she just got her first pair of rollerskates!!)

She is the owner of an award winning cleaning and organizing service outside of Philadelphia, PA...yep that's going against the grain, for sure!  And the owner of a packaged food business called SauFennel that, er...cleans out your insides!  SauFennel makes after-meal digestive mixes and treats made from fennel seeds!  They're fresh, delicious, and the perfect way to end (or enhance) a meal!  

Learn about SauFennel: https://www.saufennel.com/- Podcast listeners, save 20% on purchases using promocode "GATG20" 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SauFennel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saufennel/

Keep up with Going Against the Grain:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/949718462899306