Hey, guys! Welcome back to The Desi Reality 🥰 Today, we have Kashvi, a female South Asian author, joining us today. Kashvi is the author of the books Sinking Deep, a mental health related poetry book, and Little Kid with Big Problems, a children’s book discussing a South Asian boy named Ravi who starts at a new school and has trouble making friends📚. Both of her books have phenomenal messages regarding mental health 💬, and I’m so excited for all of you to learn more about them in today’s episode!

Go check out Kashvi's new book! https://a.co/d/5b8Z789

It has been TOO long since I’ve posted an episode 🎙️

I never thought that I would go MIA in college, but the transition truly was a whirlwind🌪️ Although I was gone for a bit, I am so excited to share all that I’ve learned, and all of my experiences with all of you! This episode goes into the social and emotional experiences that I have had as a college student—I overview all of the advice/realities that I wish I had known, hoping for any other students in the same place as me or incoming college students to be able to resonate/feel reassured of everyone’s varying journeys/experiences in first semester!

As life progresses, there is a lot that stays the same, but there’s also A LOT that can change. It’s important to stay true to yourself, no matter what ☀️Some of the most valuable lessons I have learned in the past four months are accumulated into this episode, so I hope you all enjoy listening in 🎧

Hey guys! Today, I have Dr. Nabila Ismail, a Pakistani American Pharmacist turned creator, writer and entrepreneur, joining me on this episode🎙️ She is the founder of Dose of Travel Club ✈️, encouraging diversity in travel and organizing trips with desi people in mind! 

Dr. Ismail opens up about the significance of her journey to becoming a pharmacist 👩‍⚕️ and quitting pharmacy, a step equivalent of putting herself first. Throughout this journey, she discusses her encounters with imposter syndrome, lack of representation, and finding her purpose🫀

Dr. Ismail’s story is truly an inspiring one, revealing how applying ourselves to our passions can reveal our niches and facilitate a path for us to make an impact—an impact that we are truly proud of ☀️

On this episode, I had the privilege to speak with another incredibly talented South Asian individual☀️

Ruhi Parikh, a talented author 📚 of the trilogy Subversion, Conversion, and Aversion, joins us to talk about her experiences pursuing a career as an author, explaining the importance of South Asian representation in every aspect, describing how imposter syndrome has and continues to impact her journey💭 

“I get that my field isn’t the most ideal in the Indian community, purely because it is a bit financially unstable and risky, but I’m just trying to follow my dreams and not live my life based on society’s liking.“ 

Ruhi is so inspiring to listen to, and I’m sure if you all read her stories, you’d be even more captivated❤️

This episode is your sign that you need to live your life for you:) Link in the bio to listen in!🎧🎙️ 

Setting boundaries is NOT disrespectful 🙅‍♀️

Let me reintroduce myself🤝 My name is Ananya, and not only am I the host of this podcast, but I am also aspiring to a career in medicine.👩‍⚕️ This episode is all about how I came to the realization that I wanted to pursue medicine, how I have been treated as a South Asian woman pursuing this career, and realizing that many South Asian women, including myself, view setting boundaries can be a sign of disrespect – when in reality, it is simply being professional🩻 

Be sure to listen in, as I go through my journey to choosing medicine and what my experiences/thoughts have been as a South Asian woman following her dream ⛅️ 

Hey guys!☀️ Welcome to the official launch of The Desi Reality: Medicine 🩺 🧬🩹 

This podcast episode is a collaborative for all South Asian medical professions, medical students, and aspiring medical professionals to share their journeys, stories, and experiences 📖🧑🏾‍⚕️I hope this chapter inspires and provides comfort to us all❤️

All of the episodes with the new logo are apart of the medical chapter of this podcast. There will still be talks on mental health, but this chapter will focus in on medical professionals. 🩻

I hope this chapter resonates with you all the way it does with me🫶🏼

Talk about a woman in STEM! 🩺

Say hello👋 to Dr. Rosy Thachil! 🎊

Dr. Thachil is a cardiologist🫀, educator👩‍🏫, and content creator☀️!

We dive deep as we discuss imposter syndrome—especially as a South Asian woman in medicine 🩹. We discuss her experiences with establishing credibility and pride in her accomplishments.✅

If you are looking for advice or understanding from someone who is a medical professional🏥, content creator📸, or both, then this episode is for you!🥳

Have an amazing day! ☺️

Ananya<3

Hey, guys! 👋

Happy TWO YEAR anniversary 🎊of The Desi Reality! 🎉

As I move onto 2023, I have been reflecting on my experiences in 2022. 🪞

I have learned so much: From meeting a stranger on an airplane ✈️ to friendships 👭 to approaching adulthood, I have taken all of my experiences from 2022 and channeled them into a brand new mindset for 2023.

I want to be positive☀️, kind to myself, and throw out nothing more than love into the universe🌍. I want to be the adult I’ve always wanted to be.

In today's episode, I explain all of the above, reaching a new level of vulnerability with all of you. I hope this resonates with you.

I love you all.

Ananya<3

Today, we have @sweetathansugar joining us AGAIN after a year! Time truly flies by. 🕊

She opens up about and dives deep into navigating changes in her career and personal life, finding a balance between the two. She also shares some VERY exciting 😍announcements coming soon… Especially as we think about a post-pandemic world, there is lots of uncertainty and rapid change that don’t always have a clear answer. Sweta shares tactical tips and tricks specific to her journey and recipes to success! 📚✍🏽

Sweta is a Digital Lifestyle Content Creator, Career Mentor & Coach, Keynote Speaker, and experienced Product Marketer. She's extremely kind-hearted/genuine, and we LOVE talking to her - we can talk for hours. If you are looking for an episode that is genuine yet inspiring, this episode is definitely the one for you. 🎤

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Featuring: @sweetathansugar

💄: @puckerdupbypri

💃🏽: @eastcoastgowns

📸: @joze.woah

📍Location: Chicago, IL

Stay tuned for many more to come this holiday season! Reach out to Sweta Sridhar at [email protected] or www.SwetaSridhar.com 💻

Hey, guys! On today's episode, we have Dr. Anjali Ferguson joining us to talk about her children's book and experience as a South Asian female psychologist. Dr. Ferguson is a culturally-responsive clinical psychologist, speaker, and global resource on racial and social equity trauma. Both her and her husband wrote a book called The Ordinary Day, a family conversation starter about racism, colorism, and more. (There are even prompts on how to start this conversation!) 

Join the conversation and find free resources for children and families like her landmark Blindian (Black + Indian) findings in her research-informed, inclusive online community, Parenting Culture. To learn how you can benefit from Dr. Ferguson's racial and social equity training, visit www.draferguson.com or join the conversation at www.parentingculture.org.

I hope you all enjoy today's episode! DM @thedesireality with any feedback you have. :)