Diwali as kids meant different things for each of us: Karen had choreographed dances, Bollywood karaoke, and back-to-back parties. Purvi had home pujas, temple visits, and learning family recipes. Fast forward to now, and we’re the ones trying to keep the light (and sanity) alive.

In this episode, we talk about:
• How we celebrated Diwali growing up, and how different it looked for each of us
• The pressure to “create” new traditions for our kids as first-gen moms
• Why celebrating away from family hits harder than we expected
• Supporting South Asian brands like Modi Toys, Little Muffet, and Clover Baby & Kids
• The role (and guilt) social media plays in how we show up for our culture
• The real mental load behind keeping our traditions alive

Whether you’re hosting a full-blown Diwali bash or just lighting a single diya before bedtime, it all counts. You’re doing enough, mama. ✨