The Brown Girl Podcast

By Julie George

The Brown Girl Podcast was created to elevate the voices, stories, and unique experiences of the South Asian diaspora. We discuss everything from financial literacy, dating & relationship norms, d... more

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How many episodes does The Brown Girl Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

The Brown Girl Podcast episodes:

February 14, 2023 Ep 37 - Love in the Cyber Age: A Valentine's Edition; Paid Dating Apps, Getting Stood Up, & Offer Up DMs
In Episode 37, Julie shares her tangent thoughts on paid dating apps. Then she shares a few memorable online dating stories, including the time she got stood up, got called a psycho, and had an interesting DM on Offer Up.
Reference Episode 14 - Our Online Dating Scam Stories
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26min
January 31, 2023Ep 36 - Boarding School, Satire Comedy, Dating Diaries, & Deal Breakers w/ Matt George aka @mallutrump
In this episode, Julie speaks with Matt George. Matt is the comedic genius behind the political satire comedy account @mallutrump!
Matt shares his unique upbringing and then answers a Q&A from @mallutrump fans including:
What led him to start the parody account

The opportunities and connections that have come from the platform

How he's dealt with negativity & hateful messages from the internet

What he'd like to do differently w/ @mallutrump going forward

How political party affiliates in the community reacted to the satire

His thoughts on whether DJT will win the 2024 election
They also discussed how the @mallutrump account has impacted his dating life! Matt shares his thoughts on soulmates, relationship deal breakers, and other dating woes.
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Matt George on IG @mallutrump
The Brown Girl Podcast on IG @thebrowngirl_podcast
Julie on IG @thejuliegeorge
#southasianpodcasts #southasiansinpolitics #southasianadvocacy
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48min
January 17, 2023 Ep 35 - The Desi Guide to Getting Fit & Healthy w/ Dee Gautham
In episode 35, Julie speaks with Dee Gautham.
Dee is the founder and CEO of The Boss Body Revolution, a health coaching company with a mission to help women transform their confidence through fitness and health. Julie and Dee discuss Dee's background and how she got into health coaching, why South Asians have a harder time adhering to fitness and nutrition, myths that exist around diet culture, and tips and advice for you to get your health and nutrition in order in 2023!
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CONNECT WITH DEE
IG :@dee_gautham
Apply for Coaching at Boss Body Revolution (BBR) : https://bossbodyrevolution.com/apply
CONNECT WITH THE BROWN GIRL PODCAST:
IG: @thebrowngirl_podcast
CONNECT WITH JULIE:
IG: @thejuliegeorge
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45min
January 03, 2023 Ep 34 - Reflections of 32, Change is OK, Skincare Routines, & New Year Intentions | A Solo Episode
Julie records a solo episode reflecting on turning 32. She talks through some changes she's made in 2022, a few of her personal goals/intentions for 2023 , and also answers some of the questions submitted via IG question box. Questions include skincare routines, tips for maintaining weight loss goals into the new year, and what has surprised her the most about being a podcaster.
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GET IN TOUCH WITH US:
Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast on IG: @thebrowngirl_podcast
Connect with Julie on IG: @thejuliegeorge

#Southasianpodcast #Southasianheritage #southasian
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42min
December 20, 2022Ep 33 - Growing up Two Browns, Building a Fashion Brand, & Creating Diverse & Inclusive Spaces w/ Renee Kar Johnson
In episode 33, Julie talks with Renee Kar Johnson! Renee works full time in Product Management, is currently doing her MBA at the University of Chicago, AND is the founder and CEO of RKJ Designs, which is an Indo western fashion line that focuses on clothing that can be worn anytime but with a desi twist.
In this episode, Julie and Renee talk about :
Renee's background and upbringing as half Malayalee half Bengali

How her interest in fashion and design began

What it was like showcasing her collection at the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW)

The current state of diversity and inclusion in the fashion and modeling space

What Renee is specifically doing to hold herself accountable as a Designer for ensuring inclusivity and sustainability within her line

How YOU can get involved if you're interesting in modeling for her line
GET IN TOUCH WITH US
CONNECT WITH RENEE
Design IG :https://www.instagram.com/rkjdesigns_/
Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/reneekayjay/
Design website: www.rkjdesigns.com
CONNECT WITH THE BROWN GIRL PODCAST:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/
CONNECT WITH JULIE:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thejuliegeorge
#southasianpodcast #designer #podcastsforsouthasians
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50min
December 06, 2022Ep 32 - Marrying a Man 16 Years Younger w/ Khel Baldeo
In Episode 32, Julie has guest Khel Baldeo on the show. Julie discovered Khel through a TikTok video that Khel's friend made about Khel. Khel is a 46 year old Desi woman who is engaged to her Caucasian fiancé, Mike, who is 30!
In this episode, Julie and Khel discuss Khel's 16 year age relationship, including the following:
How Khel and Mike met.

How their families reacted

How their social circles are impacted by their age gap

Fears Khel has surrounding their age gap and long term future

Khel's relationship history

IVF and fertility journey
GET IN TOUCH WITH US :
CONNECT WITH KHEL
IG :https://www.instagram.com/khelbaldeo/
CONNECT WITH THE BROWN GIRL PODCAST:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/
CONNECT WITH JULIE:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/
#agegaprelationships #thebrowngirlpodcast #agegaprelationship #desidating
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51min
November 22, 2022Ep 31 - Diary of a Transgender South Asian Man
In Episode 31, Julie speaks with a South Asian transgender man.
In this episode, Julie and the guest talk about:
His upbringing and how he first discovered he didn’t identify with the female sex assigned at birth
Navigating telling his family and social circles
Lifestyle changes he's made to support his transition (dietary, clothing, home décor, etc)
Medical surgeries he will be undergoing
Dating /relationships and future fertility options
Dos/Don’t's of interacting with trans people and ways we can show our support

GET IN TOUCH WITH US :

Connect with Julie on IG: www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/
Connect with the Podcast on IG: www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast
Connect with the Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg
#southasianlgbtq #southasiantransgender #transgenderawarenessweek #breakthestigma #thebrowngirlpodcast #southasianpodcasts #desigirlpodcasts
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44min
November 08, 2022Ep 30 - The First Date Guide w/ Ann Koppuzha
In episode 30, Julie and guest Ann Koppuzha talk about tips and advice for the first date. By day, Ann is a trained attorney and runs a business helping writers and female entrepreneurs establish their digital and business strategy. In her free time, she also runs the IG blog @ModernDesiLove, which is a resource to help South Asians create happier and healthier relationships. After going through her divorce, Ann jumped back into the dating scene (which had primarily turned online at that point), and realized how much there was to unpack navigating this new scene. After years of trial and error , she's compiled her lessons learned and best practices that she's implemented to have better online dating experiences.
In this episode, Julie and Ann talk about:
Best practices leading up to the first date

Post date follow-up

Navigating kissing/physical touch in the beginning

How to not get burned out from online dating
GET IN TOUCH WITH US :
Connect with Ann on IG :https://www.instagram.com/moderndesilove/
Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/
Connect with Julie on IG: www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/
Follow the Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg

RESOURCES
Books: How Not to Die Alone by Logan Erie (book)
Podcasts: Dating Intentionally & Finding Mr. Height

Check out our episodes about Dating from The Brown Girl podcast
Episode 12 - Dating in Our 30s & the Pressure to Get Married
Episode 13 - Dating in the DMs, Long Distance Relationships, Dating in 20s vs 30s, etc
Episode 28 - Dating Energetics & Why You're Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Men
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40min
October 25, 2022Ep 29 - Divorce, Finding my Therapist, & Working on the Best Version of Myself w/ Benny Mathew
In Episode 29, Julie speaks with Benny Mathew. Benny lives in Chicago, IL and is the founder of Orion 3, a company he started in April 2021. Prior to that, Benny worked in corporate leading various Sales/Business Development teams.
Throughout Benny's lived experiences that we will hear about on today's episode, he's become passionate about minimizing the stigma around mental and emotional health, particularly in the South Asian community.
In this episode, Benny shares his journey through divorce and life after. They discuss:
The tragic accident that occurred in Benny's life at the age of 18 and the impact thereafter

Dating, getting engaged, marrying, & then going through divorce w/ his now ex-wife

Telling the family about the divorce

What dating was like post divorce

What his healing journey was like

Finding a therapist and his now 9+ years experience going to therapy

Advice he has for people going through divorce
#divorce #southasiandivorce #datingafterdivorce #divorcepodcasts
GET IN TOUCH WITH US :
Connect with Benny on IG :https://www.instagram.com/bmathew7/
Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/
Connect with Julie on IG: www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/
Follow the Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg
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46min
October 11, 2022Ep 28 - Dating Energetics & Why You're Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Men w/ Self Worth & Dating Coach Sy Neary
In Ep 28, Julie speaks with Self Worth & Dating Coach Sy Neary. They discuss:
The Energetics of Dating --> What is Masculine Energy vs Feminine energy and the role it plays in relationships (and life)

Why the traits that make you successful in your careers may not be helping your dating life

Why you keep attracting unavailable men

Red flags + green flags of dating

Moving from the "talking" phase" to the dating phase

How to avoid getting attached too quickly

Human Design readings - what are they and how can they be beneficial
#thebrowngirlpodcast #datingpodcast #datingadviceforwomen #southasiandating
GET IN TOUCH WITH US :
Connect with Sy on IG : https://www.instagram.com/sythelovecoach/
Join Sy's Attraction Academy: https://syeda-neary-s-school.teachable.com/p/attraction-alchemy
Connect with The Brown Girl Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/
Connect with Julie on IG: www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/
Follow the Podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB42br7pT2cuJsoCrNzhxEg
...more
45min

FAQs about The Brown Girl Podcast:

How many episodes does The Brown Girl Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.