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Going Against the Grain episodes
- 22 - Sonam Desai - Creating, Inspiring, and a Lil Quirky!
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
51 min - 21 - Zaahid Munshi - Ancient Healing For Our Modern Ailments
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!)--
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
57 min - 20 - Aanal Patel - It's a One Stop, Desi Shop!
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--
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
39 min - 19 - Dr. Rubina F. Malik - The World Needs More Pakie Peaches!
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/--
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
50 min - 18 - Mimi Johnson - Reminding Women That They're Loved
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/SurvivorsAllianceMimi'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/0310356857National Human Trafficking Hotline:
1-888-373-7888--
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
51 min - 17 - It's Me... Farnaz!
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
30 min - 16 - Michelle Gollapalli - Kindness, Compassion, and Character Personified!
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/--
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
33 min - 15 - Danielle Bridge - No Room for Excuses Here!
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/--
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
27 min - 14 - Niki Brennan - Less in Fear, More in Love!
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/--
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
42 min - 13 - Margaret Almon - Piecing Together Sparkle and Joy!
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--
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
40 min
About Going Against the Grain
From the publisher's feed
Have you ever asked yourself, What if I just went ahead and did what I wanted??
As the eldest daughter of a South Asian home, doing what I wanted meant first,
considering what everyone else wanted! And every decision went through the ever
present filter of "What would people think!?" I know every culture has their
version of that...but I swear Desis live by it!!
Growing up, I stuck to the script of what was expected of me...I was respectful,
reliable, and polite.
But truthfully, that was just because
I didn't have the guts to go against the grain...which eventually led to a bit of
resentment of having to live to please everyone else!
But when I recognized that God had given me the tools to live in a way that felt
fulfilled and truthful, I decided that I couldn't care what anyone else thought!
Case in point...I stayed in a marriage way, way longer than I should have only
because that was what was expected of me! But I wasn't about to live the next 20
years the way I had lived the last 20!
So, I ended that marriage and focused on me!
I grew my "very non-Pakistani" cleaning and organizing business and launched
another business that focused on fennel seed mixes that are a staple in South Asian
homes! Hey, not all of us are going to be doctors and IT experts!!
I started actually BELIEVING the positive things people have said to me over the
years and ignored the voices that were more concerned about what others thought!
And it was liberating and empowering and freeing!
I created this podcast for-
All of those men and women who have heard “What will people think?” their
whole life and have decided that they really don't care!
On this podcast
We'll meet some really cool, interesting men and women who've stepped out of
the cultural or familial expectations that were put upon them and are living
authentically!
We will talk about
what society expected them to be and what they, themselves decided they would
be!
It's not always easy to step outside the box, but it makes for a great story when
you do!
I AM your host:
Farnaz Dar and this is the "Going Against the Grain” podcast.