Assemblymember Ash Kalra @ash_kalra was first elected to the California Legislature in 2016, representing the 27th District in San Jose, California. Deeply committed to his role in public service, of which he began as a Deputy Public Defender for 11 years prior to being elected to the San Jose City Council, and now the State Assembly. Ash is the definition of "talk the talk AND walk the walk" as a tireless advocate on various issues that contribute to righting wrongs on so many levels. Just a few examples - he is the Chair of the State Assembly Labor & Employment Committee, previous Chair of the Aging & Long-Term Care Committee, and serves on the Judiciary, Education, and Water, Parks & Wildlife Committees. Ash also happens to be the first Indian-American to serve in the California Legislature in state history.⠀
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@farahyasmeenshaikh chatted with Ash about his journey, about the state of our current government, and the IMPORTANCE OF VOTING in the upcoming election. Civic engagement is always important, but there truly is no time like the present, and this conversation with Ash Kalra will both inspire and inform.⠀

Filmmaker, @irampbilalofficial is a global content creator and enabler who focuses on thought-provoking stories that are socially impactful and envision an inclusive world. Her third feature, @illmeetyoutherethefilm just premiered in the narrative competition at @sxsw Now focusing on TV directing and creating. Iram’s Pilot, DETAINED, about two detained matriarchs in an ICE detention center, just made the top twenty un-produced, female written pilots’ list for WeForShe. Eager to raise while rising, Iram is an active mentor for women in film and tech. She believes genuine curiosity is the only antidote to fear. ⠀

Headliners from the great casinos of the Las Vegas strip, reality TV stars and critically acclaimed magician and pianist, Jarrett & Raja @jarrettandraja have entertained audiences worldwide with their amazing and unique blend of magic, music and comedy.
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This talented duo has appeared on America’s Got Talent @agt where they were semi finalists and magically produced a full orchestra on stage, and also on @sharktankabc in SyFy’s “Wizard Wars” with Penn & Teller, BBC’s “The Slammer” and CW TV’s “Masters of Illusion”.
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Jarrett & Raja are individual talents that will blow your minds, eyes and ears away, and if all that they do isn’t enough, they also have their own charity “Finding Magic” where they produce shows for kids in need in Las Vegas.
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Hear how they met, came up with their unique shows, and how they’ve gone on to perform their live show to over 2 million people worldwide.

Michelle Ranavat is the founder of RANAVAT @ranavat a skin and wellness line inspired by the beauty rituals of Indian Royalty. Michelle’s mission is to make you feel Royal- and indulge your senses in India’s rich history through ingredients like saffron and roses.

We love the heart and artistry she is putting into every aspect of her vision and products, and the way she is sharing these lost rituals with the world. Tune in to hear more about Michelle's incredible journey!

Rena Marie @renamarieg has been an actor and dancer for over 30 years, in both Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, with dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, salsa, liturgical, and samba. She has done commercials, films, has performed in self-produced dance theater productions, performed in several theatre companies, and has also been a guest performer for Latin dance ensembles. Rena Marie has led high-energy, packed classes with Rhythm & Motion at ODC in San Francisco since 2011, and is also a trained Drama Therapist, with a MA in counseling psychology. Rena Marie believes the arts are inherently therapeutic and can be used to bring about healing and wellness.

Meena @meenakshi123 is the CEO of @hey_werxo guiding the company as it traverses the landscape of corporate, non-profit sector, and more artistic storytelling. Meena is a creator - teaching and promoting the creation of art throughout her community, and believes it is her heart's calling to use film & video as a medium to tell the stories of women and people of color.

Meena’s journey is one of ebbs and flows, as she navigates a path that is constantly providing new challenges and opportunities. Her constantly evolving trajectory, and her energetic outlook on so very many things, will both inspire and energize.

Yoga practitioners @_moniquewgyoga_ and @yoganjali have come together to host “Mindfully Just: Integrating Social Justice, Yoga, and Collective Transformation”. 
The intensive series explores our practice of yoga in relationship to the world we inhabit as we witness how ignorance, oppression, prejudice, racial, and social injustice cause suffering. We each have a role to play, to dive deep within, to unlearn much of what we have been taught, to know ourselves, to acknowledge, and to respond with skill and compassion. This intensive is dedicated to cultivating commitment for change, courage, emotional resilience, and stamina.

Hear more about this initiative, the intensive, the amazing people involved, and why these conversations and practices are critical now, and into our future.

Samica @samicamusic is an up and coming singer and songwriter originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and remembers singing to herself as a child. After listening to her Grandmother sing at the temple every week, she started to appreciate Indian classical music along with her American influences, and began writing her own songs on the guitar at the age of 13.

She released her first single “Alright” at the end of 2019 and has since released a number of self-produced and written songs, some even accompanied by videos. With plans to debut her first EP this year, and her newest song “Call Me” just released last week, hear Samica talk about her journey, her creative inspirations and much more!!

Alexandra Mysoor @alexandramysoor is a powerhouse entrepreneur, unafraid of following her passions and turning them into creative adventures full of infectious optimism.

Founder of @paraviontea and most recently her newest venture in response to Covid 19 @moocowmarket addressing the issues of the breakdown in our food supply chain, Alexandra leaves no stone unturned and is always sourcing new and exciting ideas to share with the world.

Sheetal Sheth @beneaththesheetz is an acclaimed actress, author and producer - known for her provocative performances in a wide range of memorable roles on film and television, starring in over 20 feature films and many TV shows, earning her a loyal, international following. Sheetal's first children's book, "Always Anjali" was published in 2018 to wide acclaim, with more books on the way.

Sheetal continues to shatter ceilings with her commitment to representation of South Asian women and girls on screen and on page - evident in the roles she plays and the books she writes - and through her advocacy work, her activism and her consistent support of equality and human rights. She's a woman who stands behind her beliefs in all aspects of her life!