Find out how Teja Rao’s interests turned into passions and the circumstances he is still overcoming to fight for what he wants to do. We questioned what entails during this process of passion finding and risks involved to be executed.

We had a great time speaking with Sravya about her upbringing here in the states, and in India. What it took to adapt, accept the culture, and how parents played a role - are further discussed in this episode. Stayed tuned to listen to some cooking chitkalu :)

Our individual habits are contributing to the greenhouse effect which traps heat from the sun inside the planet, overheating the planet. We need to reduce the carbon footprint to mitigate the effects of climate change, public health, and more. In this episode, we speak to an environmentalist who has been finding ways to reduce her own footprint and shared the importance of why we should become more aware.

Where would you start if you were to be asked that question? A question that questions your identity and self-worth. Roneet has shared the time where he was asked that question and expressed how he was moved by these circumstances. We also talked about NRIs, our diverse friend groups, and everything else Roneet came across in his life.

Yashu Rao, a published Model and Confidence & Lifestyle coach, talks about her journey through body positivity and how her work empowers other people to be confident, and to love themself.  Yashu Rao is currently a PHD candidate at the University of Florida in Materials Science/Nuclear Engineering. We wish her the very best!

Priyatham Burgadda, an enthusiastic individual with great videography skills started his own company/side hustle called “Fly High Videography”. Priyatham has built a reputation among his community through the use of high quality videos, and an amazing work ethic. Additionally, Priyatham takes leadership in volunteering and helping out initiatives that help the less fortunate people in India. We hope that Priyatham’s Side Hustle expands throughout nationally, and wish him the very best!

Link to Fly High Videography:  https://www.flyhighvideography.com/

Link to VTSeva(Volunteering): https://www.vtsworld.org/

Bhargav Gopinatham currently working at Amazon shares his narrative of his passion for Telugu cinema since childhood. Lovely stories with his mom and friends, and their constant support for him to making content with short films, movie reviews, funny skits on his Instagram @dallas_nageswar_rao which started off a small college project. He gives out his wisdom on what to focus on when creating content. Tune in for some Sunil imitations :)

Hema Kanthamneni Garu is a chief procurement officer at PURE (People for Urban and Rural Education). Earning the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award, Hema garu came on board to speak with us on why we should strive to volunteer, how it changes us and how you can also make small impactful changes around you. Tune in to find out how Hema garu is able to balance family, volunteering, and work.

Hema Karunakram, an activist, dancer and ivy league graduate talks about her efforts and feelings about Black Lives Matter. While Hema thrives to bring in change for social justice, Hema also shared some of the genuine efforts that she has worked on to bring broader global reach.

Here are some relevant links to share

Letters for Black Lives -- Telugu letter:

https://bit.ly/lfbltelugu2020

Letters for Black Lives -- English letter (for South Asian American audiences):

https://lettersforblacklives.com/south-asian-us-edition-d2819da03774

2020 Telugu video for Black Lives Matter:

https://bit.ly/lfblteluguvideo

This one was focused more on the community building aspect of our work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOpJb5qHIAk&t=3s

For a few India is home, and for others, it’s a dream destination. Priyasree garu went solo backpacking in India, her ancestral land. She finds herself visiting India many times. Find out how she travels and what she does to fulfill her experience, and maybe it's time for us to travel more than just your home town!