Saree Not Sorry

This week, Medha and Shreya talk about their social lives being 20-something year olds in New York City. They discuss making new friends, meeting new people, and exploring different interests. They talk about the importance of making sure you're always surrounding yourself with people that are kind and good for you and offer advice to incoming college students. They further reflect on their social decisions and talk about what they would have done differently! Medha and Shreya also touch on vibe checking new people and even tell the story of how they vibe checked each other when they first met! All this and more on Saree Not Sorry!

Medha and Shreya are back with another episode about entering the "roaring 20s" but this time, it's about the hustle culture that is associated with this new stage of life. Medha and Shreya dive into career goals, future plans, and discuss the pressure that comes with entering this unknown, and important, decade of their lives. Tune in to learn about our struggles of entering a new world of responsibilities and struggles and maybe, but unfortunately, relate to our problems!

It's the FINAL episode of season 2 AHHHH! Medha and Shreya end this season with a recap of the last year and a half at college and how so much has changed since then. They range from taking challenging classes, to living the life in New York City, and finally to individual growth. Tune in to get advice on adjusting to college, Medha talking about taking 18 credits every semester, and Shreya complaining about accounting! We'll see you guys next season with brand new episodes!

Medha and Shreya, as two brown girls, are talking about the brown girl complex on this episode of Saree Not Sorry! We start by discussing the environments we grew up individually in and how it impacted our interactions with fellow brown girls. We even dive into mispronunciations of our name and people thinking that all brown girls know each other (no clue why). Have a listen and let us know what you think!

We are back again with the fourth episode of season two! In this episode, Medha and Shreya dive into career paths and our personal experiences being south asian women in a male dominated industry. We examine the "boys club", toxic workplace environments, and its effects on women working hard to rise up in the world. Finally, we discuss how girls from a young age experience this as well and how it affects their future in different aspects.

In the third episode of season two, Medha and Shreya talk about feminism in the South Asian community. Yay! Fun! We start our conversation by defining feminism, what it means to us individually, and how gender norms have changed over time. We discuss our personal experiences within the community, and how they are specific to being women in the south asian community. Tune into two bad biddies talking about all things bad biddies!

In the second half of our interview with Delegate Subramanyam, we talk about the stigma around South Asians in politics and how Delegate Subramanyam’s parents finally accepted his career choice. We delve into the various challenges that come with pursuing a political career, especially being a South Asian in Virginia! Delegate Subramanyam ends by giving advice for any youngsters out there looking to pursue politics and things to keep in mind when doing so! Enjoy :)

Saree Not Sorry is back and better than ever baby! We continue on our journey to breaking stereotypes one jhatka at a time! In the first episode of season 2, Medha and Shreya have a conversation with Delegate Suhas Subramanyam, who serves the 87th District of Virginia in the Virginia House of Delegates. We focus on Delegate Subramanyam's political journey and how targeting the South Asian demographic helps advocate for change. Tune in next time for part two of the interview!

In this week's episode, Medha and Shreya sit down with Jahnavi Rao, a Junior at Harvard studying Government and Environmental Science & Public Policy. She is the President of New Voters and a nationally ranked operatic singer. They discuss feeling out of place in high school, representation of women of color in politics, and the struggles faced by creatives in the current economy. Join Medha and Shreya in learning more about Jahnavi’s journey in changing the narrative in politics and music one step at a time.

In this episode of the Saree Not Sorry podcast, Medha and Shreya risk getting in trouble with their parents and discuss the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding South Asian society. Challenging conventional beliefs, they analyze the influences and impacts of the pressures of a South Asian household. Ultimately, Medha and Shreya dedicate their time in weighing the benefits and costs of this lifestyle from multiple perspectives.

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