Today we're joined by the lovely creators of @raindrops.prose, and we dive into what it was like growing up as a South Asian woman. We discuss things we may have missed out on growing up, racism, colourism, beauty standards and of course.. NOSY aunties who just don't know when to shut up. Join us as we laugh and reminisce about memories that highlight the good and the bad, and things that ultimately led us to embrace and appreciate our cultural identities.

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What better way to host this episode than with two powerful brown girls? Anusha and Avani are the creators of https://raindropsandprose.wordpress.com, whose blog focuses on educating and advocating towards self-care, independence and mindfulness; and to "change the narrative of wellness by creating diverse content for diverse readers."

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Imagine several hours simping after recruiters, messaging dozens of people on LinkedIn, and working constantly to update your resume at the hopes of getting noticed by huge companies like Amazon and Facebook. And then you reject them. To work at a brand new start-up of around 10 people. Join us today with our guest, Ishan, who talks about his experience from only learning how to code in university to scoring internships at Wish, Bloomberg and then ultimately rejecting Amazon and Facebook to join a small start-up instead. We talk about his journey and experiences, as well as how he came to his decision to ditch financial stability and the clout from working at a huge name to prioritize learning, growth and passion. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

We aren’t Lara Jean but we’ve definitely ‘loved’ people before. Join us today as we read out some open letters to people we’ve loved before; from old friends who we’ve grown apart from to old relationships or the “what could have been?” people. Sometimes things don't turn out the way we want them to, but in the end, we learn hard truths we couldn't have learned any other way. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

A future doctor, data scientist and 2 developers sit down and talk about some real big questions: Grad school life or work life? What do I want to do career wise? How important is money, impact and reputation when it comes to choosing a field for me? Where do I see myself long-term? These are questions that we've probably all spent some late nights thinking about. Join us and our very first guests, Nick and Jordan, to hear about our thoughts, experiences and perspectives on all of these topics. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

Life is all about transitions and growth, and that’s the entire topic today. As we both head into new chapters in our lives, we take some time to reflect on the past chapters and what changes they’ve brought. We talk about transitioning from high school to university, switching universities, what’s upcoming for our futures and the life-events that made us (finally) start prioritizing ourselves and our well-being. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

Sneaking out? Beatings? Lying about your whereabouts? DING DING DING you must be talking about a day in the life of growing up in a stereotypical immigrant household! Hear us talk about funny stories involving our brown parents, having difficult conversations with them and growing to understand them a bit more. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

Oh… you want to get personal? What better way to get to know your two hosts than hearing us talk about our fondest memories and experiences throughout the last few years of college. Join us being reminiscent new grads and exposing ourselves (sorry mom and dad!) on everything from wholesome first week friends to frat boys to dancing on tables at the club. Want to learn how to make delicious cocktails? Check out Prarthna’s cocktail page on Instagram, @boozybevs. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

Today we discuss the big C word: Confidence. How the heck do some people walk around with unbreakable self-love? We haven’t exactly figured that out yet... but one thing we do know is that confidence is a journey, and it’s one that we’ve all been through/are going through. Self-love and self-respect go hand in hand when it comes to being the best version of yourself. We talk about our journeys and the things we’ve learned that have helped us along the way. Looking for some inspiration for your wardrobe? Check out Viviana’s fashion page on Instagram, @vtostyled. Educate yourself and donate: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/)

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unexpected change and challenges into all of our lives, whether we were expecting it or not. Tune into this episode to hear how we’ve been trying to stay motivated during quarantine, establish a healthy routine and how quarantine has truly been a blessing in disguise. Want some unique jewellery?

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