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Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! This week I enjoyed speaking with Naz Beheshti, author of the book, Pause. Breathe. Choose. and CEO of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company that improves leadership effectiveness, employee well-being, and company culture. First, Naz discusses her experience working with Steve Jobs and the valuable lessons she gained as his Executive Assistant that set forth the trajectory of her life. She shares the importance of a holistic approach to well-being, with a focus on rest and recovery. Naz provides several beautiful examples of how well-being drives success.  

 

The episode ends with the short story, Pressure Cooker, by Logan Rose. Listen as we follow a woman who lives with intention, practices self-care, and nourishes her body and mind everyday life. In order to do well, you must be well to escape the “pressure cooker” of life.  

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

[2:02] Naz shares her experience with her first job working for Steve Jobs.  

[4:36] Is it a misconception that Steve Jobs was hard to work for?  

[7:04] Why do we need multiple areas of interest/activities to be successful? 

[11:30] How was Naz’s definition of healthy actually unhealthy?  

[13:34] Naz explains her philosophy about “doing something you love every day.” 

[17:58] What are Naz’s thoughts on children having over-packed schedules that limit boredom?  

[19:57] For a successful CEO, is this a CEO who is naturally attuned to play and recover, or does that have to be taught? 

[21:25] How does Prananaz work? 

[22:55] How was Steve Jobs so attuned to his own personal well-being? 

[25:43] How did Naz find her Exec Admin role with Steve Job as a complete accident? 

[28:58] A short story Pressure Cooker by Logan Rose 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Well-being drives success. In order to do well, you must be well. Your body, mind, soul, and spirit must constantly be re-booted to be well-rounded and successful.   

Play and recovery help you show up as your best self. Think of something that makes you happy and is fun; make that activity a standing time/practice in your week. This should be non-negotiable and something you consistently do.  

Boredom invites creativity. When bored, you often find something to fill the time that brings you great joy. Take the time to get bored, get quiet, and discover what fills your cup. Life is a pressure cooker; it never slows down, so create play and well-being to control your life.  

 

Fiction Credits: 

Short story written and read by: Logan Rose 

BIO: 

Naz Beheshti (pronounced nawz beh-hehsh-tee) is the author of Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, CEO, and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company improving leadership effectiveness, employee well-being and engagement, and company culture. Clients include Google, Facebook, Nike, JPMorgan Chase, First Republic Bank, UCSF Health, and Columbia University. Her work has been widely featured in the media, including CNBC, Forbes, BBC, Yahoo, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and many more. Naz also cofounded Rise2Shine, a nonprofit helping to alleviate the suffering of young children in Haiti.  

Visit her online 

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Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. Today, I have the honor of speaking with Sonali Dev, Best Selling Indian American Romance Novelist and author of her new book, The Vibrant Years. The Vibrant Years is the first book released by actress Mindy Kaling’s new publishing imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio. Sonali’s book describes the everyday world of Indian American women. Using her storytelling magic to explore deeper questions about women’s self-reliance and the fight for empowerment by underrepresented, often unheard voices.  

 

Sonali talks about the way of life from past generations to her daughter's generations, noting the differences in choices available to each generation. Sonali discusses the brave choice immigrants make to migrate, whether the choice comes from wanting to seek adventure and exploration, or through necessity or tragedy. At the end of the episode, listen to an excerpt of The Vibrant Years, where we follow Cullie, Alisha and Bindu, three generations of Indian American women, discuss the modern dating scene and walk the precarious line between traditional expectations and twenty-first century aspirations.   

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

[3:03] What did Sonali mean by the title The Vibrant Years? 

[6:33] What does Sonali mean by the fact that women can now live the way they want? 

[11:13] How would the story have been different if the characters didn’t come from a family of immigrants?   

[14:34] How are women conditioned to believe things and being told what to do? 

[17:56] Was Sonali’s book inspired by real-life circumstances?  

[23:32] How her grandma’s life and experiences played into her book. 

[29:52] Why did Mindy Kaling choose to release this book under her imprint? 

[32:23] An excerpt from The Vibrant Years by Sonali Dev. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

This generation has the choice to do a variety of things that the previous generation didn’t have the ability to choose from. The opportunities available are double-edged on if they are for the better or not.  

An immigrant has an inherent value to adventure, a sense of restlessness, and a belief that they can change their life if they choose. Their hearts are in their choices.  

An author’s real-life experiences can often be found in their fiction writing. Many aspects of The Vibrant Years tied in to things that Sonali had gone through or that her grandmother’s experienced.  

 

Fiction Credits: 

Story written and read by: Sonali Dev 

BIO: 

USA Today bestselling author Sonali Dev writes Bollywood-style love stories that explore universal issues. Her novels have been named Best Books of the Year by Library Journal, NPR, the Washington Post, and Kirkus. She has won numerous accolades, including the American Library Association’s award for best romance, the RT Reviewer Choice Award for best contemporary romance, multiple RT Seals of Excellence, has been a RITA® finalist, and has been listed for the Dublin Literary Award. Shelf Awareness calls her “Not only one of the best but one of the bravest romance novelists working today.” Sonali lives in Chicagoland with her husband, two visiting adult children, and the world’s most perfect dog. Find more at sonalidev.com. 

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Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! I was intrigued to speak with face reader and introverted extrovert, Brian Galke. Brian brings us along his journey from working behind the scenes in the helpdesk field to how he became a public speaker. He has perfected the art of reading faces, which has propelled him forward through connection and successful personal and business relationships. He discusses the facial features to look for when talking with someone to uncover the best way to interact with them. At the end of the episode, enjoy the short story, How to Human 101, by Parker James, where we follow an alien in a human body trying to learn the art of face reading.  

IN THIS EPISODE: 

[1:35] What is an introverted/extrovert?  

[2:55] Where and how did Brian pick up face-reading skills? 

[4:45] How did Brian move from the helpdesk to a public speaker? 

[7:29] How can Brian read someone’s eyebrows when they change them (pluck, tattoo, etc.)?  

[9:13] Does the ability to read faces propel you forward in the potential of working successfully with someone? 

[10:56] What happens when facial features change?  

[14:20] Brian shows his experience working with people via face reading. 

[17:30] How do we focus on the next person when so many of us only want to focus on ourselves?  

[19:16] How is Brian teaching the millennial generation, who don’t generally communicate face-to-face, to be comfortable in face-to-face situations?  

[24:02] The short story, How to Human 101, Written and Read by Parker James 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Your face is constantly evolving. The left side is the personal side of your face; the right side is your external or professional side. As things in your life change, your facial features can naturally change. 

Face reading is all about letting people feel seen and heard. If you attempt to speak someone’s language, you will be treated differently and build better relationships.   

 

Fiction Credits: 

Short story written and read by: Parker James 

BIO: 

As an Introverted/Extrovert, Brian purposely chose professions where people came to him for help (Retail, Hospitality, & Help Desk) to help ease his social anxiety. 

Over the course of his career, he realized he loved to learn new tips and tricks to better interact with people, and he always sought out the knowledge. With every new social skill, another promotion soon followed. He was onto something…maybe success starts with good communication skills. 

The #1 skill that changed his Personal & Professional life forever was learning Facial Feature Analysis. That skill alone led to Brian’s growth from working the help desk to Regional Vice President of Sales, not too bad for someone who still considers himself to be a bit of an Introvert. 

Wanting to help people achieve that same level of success, Brian created Subtle Skills (subtleskills.com) and began speaking/teaching Facial Analysis around the world. 

Brian Galke LinkedIn 

Brian Galke Facebook 

Brian Galke Twitter 

Subtle Skills Facebook 

Subtle Skills Instagram  

Subtle Skills Website 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro 

You Say More Than You Think: Use the New Body Language to Get What You Want!, the 7-day Plan by Janine Driver 

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Welcome to season 3 of the True Fiction Project Podcast! I was delighted to speak with Mrinalini Watson, a social justice researcher of Rajasthan folktales. Mrinalini discusses how the caste system works in Rajasthan and what social injustices she’s experienced while visiting. She spoke about how stories are shared throughout the villages and how folktales are created. Mrinalini then shares a folktale of Lalan and the Kathiawadi Horse, which tells the story of a woman who fulfills her dying father's wish when her brothers refused. At the end of the episode, we discuss how fiction stories come alive from actual events. Tune in to hear more about how folktales impact the world, the similarities between stories in different cultures, and how they highlight issues that we all share.     

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:18] What does it mean to collect folktales, and how did the folktales come to be? 

[6:44] Were the social injustices relevant when Mrinalini visited Rajasthan? 

[9:20] Why do women have to cover their faces and take off their shoes? Why would they get in trouble if they didn't? 

[11:48] What is the caste system, and how does it work? 

[17:43] Mrinalini Watson shares a folktale of Lalan and the Kathiawadi Horse, about a dying father's wish to give a horse to each person who had supported him as king and how his daughter made it happen when his sons wouldn't. 

[23:37] How much of this story is true or steeped in mythology? 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

The folktales were created by patrons/genealogists who would come in for special occasions like birth or wedding and were called to narrate a story. Each person in the family has their own storyteller, which resulted in individual collections of stories. 

The caste system is very pronounced. It takes greater prominence over the economic divide. You have the upper class, who can be poor people, but they can still have a higher status than wealthier scheduled castes. 

Folktales are a way for people to deal with their problems. We see similar stories all across different cultures where the same story would not have been shared before. People around the world have similar problems; they're using similar strategies to resolve these problems through storytelling. We aren’t so special and unique afterall. 

Fiction Credits:

A folktale read by: Mrinalini Watson 

BIO:

Mrinalini Watson is a student – with undergraduate degrees in nutrition and accounting. She has graduate degrees in tax, linguistics, and literary translation and is a retired CPA. Mrinalini is a state department-administered Critical Language (CGIU) conference attendee and award recipient. 

Co-founder of enLighten two emPower, an NGO empowering girls and women in remote areas of rural Rajasthan. Recipient of two Fulbright fellowships for research on social justice in Rajasthani folktales that I will be collecting and translating. Currently learning the Bengali language and culture and studying anthropology.

An athlete – from high school (track and field, long-distance races, gymnastics, swimming, and basketball) to the present (summited Mt. Whitney 5 times; 2 L A marathons; and a few half marathons)

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As we pass the anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine, we are revisiting this special Ukraine emergency episode on the True Fiction Project Podcast. I spoke with Yuriy, a journalist on the ground in Kyiv who had taken up arms to fight for the freedom of his country. Yuriy recalled waking up to the early morning attacks in Kyiv and he shared how this unwarranted conflict has affected his family and the civilians of Ukraine. He spoke to the heroic and sacrificial patriotism of his fellow Ukrainians. Yuriy’s main concern was to appeal to Western allies to take to the streets in an effort to help convince NATO to help Ukraine by establishing a no fly zone. Later in the episode, we hear two fictional stories that give us a glimpse into the sobering realities that the people of Ukraine are still facing today. 

 

 IN THIS EPISODE: 

[01:59] Yuriy recalls the morning when the Russians first attacked Kyiv   

[05:36] Ukrainian neighbors become family as they fight for their freedom 

[08:40] Yuriy shares about the location and safety of his family and pleads for Western allies to help stop the destruction of Ukraine 

[14:00] Yuriy talks about his wartime duties, helping foreign journalists 

[15:57] An appeal for a no fly zone to be issued for Ukraine and Yuriy’s concern for Ukrainians and all of the people of the free world  

[19:28] Fiction Story #1: Mornings in the Kyiv Metro was written and voiced by Parker James 

[24:02] Fiction Story #2: Dearest Papa story was written by Anjalika Sharma and voiced by her daughter, Anika 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Yuriy makes a strong plea for Ukrainian allies to do everything in their power to demand that NATO help establish a no fly zone and protect Ukrainian civilians.  

From Yuriy’s perspective, Russia’s attack is not a war against only Ukraine. If Russia’s agenda is not halted it may impact free people all over the world. 

Free speech may be another casualty of the Russia Ukraine situation as President Vladimir Putin is taking extreme steps to control what the Russian public knows about the invasion of Ukraine. He has signed a law that imposes stiff sentences on journalists who air what he deems to be false information. 

In “Mornings in the Kyiv Metro,” we see the loss, confusion, and hardship of Russia’s attacks through a child’s eyes. In “Dearest Papa,” a father and daughter are separated by the Ukrainian war with only memories and letters to comfort them.  

 

LINKS: 

Listen to Yuriy’s Fighting For Ukraine: On The Ground for daily updates 

Apple Podcast 

Spotify 

 

Visit Change.org to petition demanding NATO to install a no fly zone of Ukraine: https://www.change.org/p/no fly-zone-for-ukraine-now 

 

A Plea from Yuriy - A Fictional Story in Print 

Mornings in the Kyiv Metro - A Fictional Story in Print 

Dearest Papa - A Fictional Story in Print 

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In this revisited episode, I’m speaking with Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, an internationally renowned music composer, educator and scholar known for his sustained contribution to music and community for the past 25 years. We talk about his incredible work on the soundtrack of Shadow Realm, a podcast project based on a young adult fantasy fiction book that I wrote. Dr. Kanniks shares how his imagination was instantly captivated by the vivid literary descriptions and how he utilized Sanskrit chants, an ancient language of India, to musically portray different characters. We also talk about the inspiration he found from his travels to the ancient village of Hampi, India. The latter part of the episode showcases Dr. Kanniks’ work as we listen to Episode 8 of Shadow Realm and hear a portion of Arya’s story. 

 IN THIS EPISODE: 

[00:01] Kanniks Kannikeswaran introduced  

[02:02] Purpose of The True Fiction Project 

[03:12] His process of writing music  

[10:50] Explaining lyrics and Sanskrit 

[13:40] The Medicine Woman 

[16:55] Rishiji’s Theme 

[25:57] Where to find the music 

[28:30] Episode 8 of Shadow Realm 

[29:03] The Vanar’s theme 

[39:06] Rishiji’s theme  

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Shadow Realm is a young adult fantasy fiction story about Arya, a 15 year old boy who fell through a fault and finds himself in the land of the Ramayana. He has to fight demons in this mythical world in order to get back home to save his mom and tackle demons in his ordinary world 

Dr. Kanniks’ main inspiration came from his travels to the ancient village of Hampi in India 

The vanar represent the prehistoric people descended from old world tribes, best translated as monkeys or monkey people 

For the “Vanar March,” Dr. Kanniks used Sanskrit chants to create a joyful chant to go along with the vanar as they joyfully frolic and jump around 

For “Rishiji’s Theme,” Dr. Kanniks used the pentatonic scale, most commonly known for meditation, to create a serene humming that captures the magic and mysteriousness of the mystical mentor 

The Medicine Woman is a representation of a source of wisdom for us all 

Dr. Kanniks created a total of 14 tracks to complement the podcast project which is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.  

 

BIO: 

Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, an internationally renowned music composer, educator and scholar is known for his sustained contribution to music and community for the past 25 years. His recent viral video ‘Rivers of India’ featuring Bombay Jayashri and Kaushiki Chakravarti has received critical acclaim. Kanniks, is regarded as a pioneer of Indian American Choral music and for bringing together ancient chants in Indian ragas with choral and orchestral polyphony; his far reaching work in this area has personally touched the lives of over 3500 performers, has inspired the flowering of community choirs in over 12 cities in the United States, has built new audiences and collaborations. His composition ‘Mahavakya’ was performed at the historic reception accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madison Square Gardens in 2014. Kanniks has been described as a renaissance personality who effortlessly traverses diverse disciplines such as music, spirituality and innovation. He is a recipient of several awards including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Madras, the McKnight Residency, the Ohio Heritage Fellowship and more. He can be reached at [email protected]. 

Connect on Social Media:  

https://www.facebook.com/kanniks/ 

https://twitter.com/kanniks 

https://www.instagram.com/kanniks_kannikeswaran/ 

 

LINKS: 

https://www.thearyachronicles.com/ 

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Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. During this episode, we are mashing up the top three fan-favorite interviews and true fiction pieces from Season 2! The top three episodes were: Ro’s Journey of Love, Price of Magic, and Cut from the Same Cloth. Listen to a wide range of topics, from Julia Karol becoming a single mom in her 40s with the use of a sperm bank to Barbara Majeski’s life being turned upside down with a cancer diagnosis. Finish up with Chrysta Bilton learning her boyfriend was actually her half-brother! Tune in for these great interviews snippets and fiction pieces and listen to the full episodes linked in the show notes.    

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:48] Number 3: Julia Karol’s journey of heartbreak, healing, love, and her decision to become a single mom in her 40s. 

[3:12] Ro’s Journey of Love by Priya Sharma Shaikh. 

[12:43] Number 2: Barbara Majeski joins to talk about how she improved her life and started chasing her dreams amidst life challenges. 

[15:15] Price of Magic by Gary Krivtsov.

[23:34] Number 1: Chrysta Bilton’s story about her new memoir and the discovery of her 35 siblings. 

[26:25] Cut from the Same Cloth by Michael Kobzik.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Do the things that you want in life, get into the arena and try and fail. It can end at any moment, so chase those dreams and desires! We only have one life, so don’t waste it being fearful of what you genuinely want to do in life.

Just because you haven’t found love yet doesn't mean you have to hold off on your dream of becoming a parent. With so many options available now, you can make your dreams come true as a single person. 

Ancestry tests that are now available open up a whole new option of finding out if those conceived through sperm donations are related. Information kept anonymous in the 70s and 80s is now readily available.

Fiction Credits:

Ro’s Journey of Love

A short story written and narrated by: Priya Sharma Shaikh - [email protected] Twitter: @piyushaikh Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyasharmashaikh/recent-activity/posts/

Price of Magic

A short story written and narrated by: Gary Krivtsov

Cut from the Same Cloth

A short story written by: Michael Kobzik

A short story narrated by: Regina Williams - https://www.fiverr.com/raejanae

Resources:

S2 Ep3 Ro’s Journey of Love Full Episode 

S2 Ep 1 The Price of Magic Full Episode

S2 Ep 2 Cut from the Same Cloth Full Episode

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Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. During this episode, we are mashing up the top three fan-favorite interviews and true fiction pieces from season 1! Our top three episodes were: ENCORE - Wise Guy Charming, The Queen of Teacups, and Janet Blue. Each interview and story has something unique to share, ranging from a tale of Prince Charming to a family memento that helped overcome fear. Tune in today to hear interview snippets and full story stories from each episode, and find the link to the full episode in the notes below! 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

 

[00:52] Number 3: Ethan Herschenfeld’s unlikely casted character 

[04:15] Wise Guy Charming by Parker James 

[10:56] Number 2: Queen of teacups - Lissi Kaplan 

[15:16] The Queen of Teacups by Michael Colucci 

[25:40] Number 1: Heather Vickery - Success and Leadership Coach 

[28:18] Janet Blue by Michael Kobzik  

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

 

Fear is here for us. It either owns us or empowers us, and we gain power when we’re honest about our fear, surrender to it, and learn from it. Don’t fear fear…instead, get curious about the message it is trying to communicate.   

Teacups have a rich history of being used as offerings and sacred vessels. They have been passed down from generation to generation as gifts in families.  

TV roles are often chosen based on how viewers would imagine the character to look, so actors don’t always get to play the part they want. This sometimes creates limitations for actors because if they look a certain way, they will only be cast for a specific role throughout their career.  

 

Fiction Credits: 

Wiseguy Charming 

Short story written and read by: Parker James - Twitter : parkerjwrites Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkerjames324892213 

Queen of Teacups 

Short story narrated by: Amy Scanlon- [email protected] Twitter: @scanners19 IG: @ScanlonSounds 

Short story written by: Michael Colucci 

Janet Blue 

Short story narrated by: Regina Williams - https://www.fiverr.com/raejanae 

Short story written by: Michael Kobzik 

 

Resources: 

 

S1 Ep 14 Janet Blue Full Episode   

S1 Ep 13 Queen of Teacups Full Episode 

S1 Ep 12 Encore Wiseguy Charming Full Episode  

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In this revisited episode of the True Fiction Project, Traci DeForge is back on the podcast as we discuss my new novel, Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mother a Life and a Man. I also invited my publisher, Dr. Morissa Schwartz to join the conversation. Dr. Schwartz is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Rissy’s Writing & Marketing and GenZ Publishing, LLC and was recently named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list. We converse about current trends in publishing and how Dr. Schwartz is making strides to increase diversity and representation among writers. We discuss the power of strong female characters and cultural representation in modern fiction and later in the episode, I share a short excerpt from my new book, Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mother a Life and a Man. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

[03:55] Dr. Schwartz’s journey into publishing from a career in BioSciences 

[08:52] Operation Mom and GenZ Publishing’s partnership and how Operation Mom connects with American young adult audiences 

[12:58] Representation of strong female characters and diverse cultural backgrounds 

[20:25] Diversity in publishing and GenZ’s commitment to storytelling for young adults 

[26:10] Future plans and dreams for Operation Mom  

[32:51] Book excerpt: Operation Mom: My Plan to Get My Mother a Life and a Man written and read by Reenita Hora 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Podcast listenership for comedy podcasts and narrative fiction podcasts grew exponentially during and since the pandemic. 

Over 60% of books are still published by men over the age of 45 – and most publishers are white men. GenZ Publishing is making strides to change this statistic by publishing more diverse writers.  

Representation and cultural diversity is so important in modern fiction. Not only does Operation Mom give readers a strong female lead, it also represents a cultural experience located outside of the U.S. 

  

Fiction Credits:  

An excerpt from Operation Mom - My Plan to Get My Mother a Life and a Man written and read by: Reenita Hora 

https://www.facebook.com/ReenitaMalhotraHora 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenita/ 

@reenymal 

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Welcome to this week’s True Fiction Project Podcast. I had the pleasure of speaking with Anand Bhatt. He is a musician, cooking show host of Rock Star Recipes, and quite the storyteller! Anand shares how he got started in the music industry, what Latindian music is, and how all of that evolved into a cooking show. Then he dives into some fascinating stories of the dangers he has come across in his life. Tune in to hear his story, The Night That Dancing Saved My Life, detailing when he visited Columbia and decided to go to an old cartel house. You don’t want to miss this outrageous and thrilling story, also featuring his music! 

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:05] Anand Bhatt tells us his story and how he got to be the first Indian-American to walk the Latin Grammy’s. 

[4:14] Where did the name “Latindian” come from? 

[5:27] Does Anand Bhatt write his music?

[6:23] How did Anand’s music transition to a TV show, Rock Star Recipes?

[12:06] Anand tells us about some of the dangerous experiences he’s been through. 

[15:32] Anand’s outrageous story, The Night That Dancing Saved My Life. 

[30:00] Where to find Anand’s music.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

American food is bland! Anand was tired of putting hot sauce on his salad, so he began creating meals on the road that were healthy and much more flavorful.

A photoshoot with a gun doesn’t make you as tough as you might think! Ten minutes later, you may get robbed!

Dancing your heart out just might save your life! Anand tells his outrageous story of when he was in Columbia and visited an old cartel house.

Fiction Credits:

Short story told by: Anand Bhatt

BIO:

Born and raised in Chicago, Anand Bhatt is the first Indian-American to walk the Latin Grammy Red Carpet and the pioneer of his signature musical sound called "Latindian Style."

Aside from being a musical artist, Anand is also the host of the cooking show on Amazon, "Rock Star Recipes."

You've seen Anand on the red carpet with Zoe Saldana, Usher, Queen Latifah, Romeo Santos, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Gerardo Ortiz, Jesse y Joy, and more. 

Anand Bhatt’s Spotify

Rock Star Recipes TV Show on Amazon

Anand Bhatt’s Facebook

Anand Bhatt’s Twitter

Anand Bhatt’s Instagram

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