Hamro Yatra

Dubbed as the pioneer of the neo Nepali folk sound, Diwas Gurung has certainly developed a niche genre that sets him apart in the Nepali music scene. Currently living in New York, Diwas Gurung started his musical journey from his school days which led to a brief stint with Albatross way back when and as they say rest is history.

 

In this episode, we go over the challenges of turning his passion of music into career and how he still stays inspired. Even with over two decades of experience, Diwas dai still enjoys learning and growing as an artist. He takes opportunities as they come, isn’t afraid to fail and holds a pragmatic view of life and success.

 

You can find Diwas Gurung on Instagram @diwasg to follow his journey.

 

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Janaki works as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Medicine in the UK, and is currently studying to do her Masters. She is one of the co-founders of Hempnath, an ethical, and sustainable brand that curates bags made from hemp. Not only this, she also works BTS at U Inspire TV with her husband. She is an integral part of the Nepali Community here in the UK and I am sure everyone who knows her will commend her work ethic and positivity.

In this episode we talk about Janaki’s journey from the village Marichaur, Nepal to UK. As it is with most of our guests, her journey hasn’t been clear cut. From having to transition from speaking in her mother-tongue Kham to Nepali and English, witnessing the beginning of the civil war in Nepal, redoing her degree, Janaki is perseverant and has this insatiable drive to be the best version of herself.

You can follow Janaki on her journey on Instagram @j_punn. 

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Born in Hongkong, Amazumi has moved around quite a bit, including Nepal, India & London and is now currently living in Ghent, Belgium. She is one of the most versatile and progressive Nepali rap artists recognised internationally but it hasn’t always been an easy path. A queen of many names, Amazumi emphasises on not listening to naysayers and instead focusing on your own progression.

In this episode, Amazumi goes over how she deals with the rise and falls since she started pursuing rap and music back in 2010. She believes that hard work eventually pays off which we can certainly witness in her own journey.

You can follow Amazumi on Instagram @amazumii and her music at https://soundcloud.com/amazumi.

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NYC based jewellery maker, Arpana is well known for her mark in fashion & art with her work being featured in leading publications such as the New York Times, Vogue and worn during the Victoria Secret Fashion Show. Arpana has also modelled in campaigns for Loreal, Apple & Lufthansa to name a few and listed in New York Times 30 under 30.

Under all her accomplishments, lie a humble and soulful human being who is always striving to grow and looking for ways to be her best. Sharing a similar sense of humour, this interview felt like reconnecting with an old friend, reminiscing about dear old Kathmandu and bursting into fits of uncontrollable laughter.

In this episode, Arpana goes over what drove her to work on her jewellery line and the necessity of being resourceful. She is wise beyond words and is certainly an artist to watch out for. You can find her beautiful jewellery line here http://www.arpanarayamajhi.com/ . 

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Currently living in Sydney, Australia, Pra Shrestha entered the world of bodybuilding only 5-6 years ago, but in this short span of time, she has already made her mark. She has placed gold and silver in multiple competitions both within Australia and overseas. She has placed 5th in the world during INBA/PNBA world championship in Budapest, 2016, and then went to place 4th in the IFBB Asian Championship that took place in Mongolia, 2017 - and these are just a few of her accomplishments!

Pra Shrestha is certainly strong but her strength transcends her physical attributes. She believes in putting in the hardwork without any expectations. Her determination and focus is commendable. In this episode, we will go over her journey into the life of bodybuilding, what it takes and the thing that counts the most: mindset. You can follow Pra Shrestha on Instagram @pra_shres. 

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Where do I even begin describing Samir? If you’ve lived in the UK, then you would have probably heard of him or bumped into him at a Nepali event. He’s always been a social butterfly at heart, and sees all the challenges in life as opportunities to get better. From starting Parcha Pro in 2010 to being a fantastic dancer, an energetic host, a budding poet and actor, there’s nothing Samir can’t achieve.

In this episode, we will talk about Samir’s journey from Pokhara to UK and where he gets this zeal for life from.

You can follow Samir on Instagram @shishi.kyou. For more information on his current projects - 

Parcha Pro: https://www.parchapro.com/

Gurkha, Beneath the Bravery (Feature Film): http://www.gurkhathemovie.com/index.html 

Merging NepSocs: http://mergingnepsocs.com/

Popularly known as Miss UK Nepal 2011, Gaumaya is so much more than the crown. An optometrist by profession, she has been organising fundraisers for numerous charities such as Oxfam, Childreach International, Vision Aid Overseas, Maiti Nepal, just to name a few. She is passionate about helping others in need and this drive is evident from her contributions over the decade. She is kind, so down to earth, and just an awesome human being. In this episode, we will delve deeper into Gaumaya’s own journey of self - acceptance and gaining strength through vulnerability. You can follow Gaumaya on Instagram @gaumaya and details on the COVID-19 fundraising effort by Merging NepSocs here: http://mergingnepsocs.com/.

Lex started out as a blogger when he was 15 as an outlet to share his opinions. At 21, he co-founded ‘Tracing Nepal’ a platform to connect Nepalese living overseas with Nepal and give back to the local communities. He is courageous, isn't afraid to go after what he wants and has been breaking societal barriers since then. In this episode, we will explore his journey from life before blogging and what makes him the Lex Limbu we all know.

You can follow Lex on:

@lexlimbu @tracingnepal

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