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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and ... more
FAQs about TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING:How many episodes does TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING have?The podcast currently has 268 episodes available.
September 28, 2022Shalini Govil Pai...on her journey as a leader in Silicon Valley as the VP of TV at Google, on storytelling and building community, and on balancing the art and delivery of media content.A part of an ongoing INDIASPORA series, Abhay is joined by the terrific Shalini Govil Pai, the VP of TV at Google to talk about her journey as an Indian American leader in Silicon Valley. They chatted about Bollywood, feeling "only and lonely" as a woman in tech, and the importance of short-lived and long lasting media content....more31minPlay
September 28, 2022Sway Bhatia...on acting in Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, on how her name resonates, and on her optimism for South Asian American artists.Actor, musician, and performer Sway Bhatia joins Abhay for a conversation that involved S'mores, accordions, playing Sofi on season 2 of Disney's Mighty Ducks:Game Changers, and the importance of South Asian superheroes!...more31minPlay
September 21, 2022Dr. Sweta Chakraborty...on the behavioral science behind our decisions, on the communication strategy of climate action, and on building trusting alliances and conversationsSweta Chakraborty, a risk and behavioral scientist whose focus is on climate, joins Abhay to chat about being tagged as an alarmist, about our primitive decision making roots, and how focusing on our humanity can help build climate action....more31minPlay
September 21, 2022Aditi Shah...on being a self-aware learner, on measuring herself as a Peloton instructor, and on preserving trust and promoting the philosophy of yoga and meditationAbhay is joined by Puma athlete and Peloton yoga/meditation instructor Aditi Shah. They chatted about techniques to deal with frustrations, about understanding foundational philosophies, and feeling 5% more freedom....more31minPlay
August 31, 2022Richa Moorjani...on feeling comfortable as a South Asian American in Never Have I Ever, about being an introvert, and about the ongoing questions she asks herself.Abhay is joined by the wonderful actor and activist, Richa Moorjani. They chatted about a lot: Never Have I Ever, activism and using her platform, and her ongoing explorations she's experienced as an actor. Thankfully, one introvert and one extrovert both survived the show!...more45minPlay
August 24, 2022Shoma Chaudhury...on her compelling arc of journalism in India, on being a fierce defender of free speech, and on the questions she is asking herself these days.Abhay is joined by award-winning journalist Shoma Chaudhury, the co-founder of Tehelka and the host of ENQUIRY, an online conversation show. They chatted about her experiences in meaningful storytelling, about practical listening tips in combating tribalism, about amplifying the role and voice of women in journalism, and about her latest endeavors....more1hPlay
August 17, 2022Pooja Phadke-Ghangurde...on the personal impact of public policy, and on building economic strategies around clean energy and transportationTransportation economist and policy analyst, Pooja Phadke-Ghangurde joins Abhay to chat about building strategies toward decarbonization, about what should motivate us to tackle the climate crisis, and the surprises that she has learned along the way....more30minPlay
August 17, 2022Prakash Janakiraman...on his journey in co-founding NEXTDOOR, on building social capital and preventing loneliness, and on what brings him joyAbhay is joined by Prakash Janakiraman, the co-founder of NEXTDOOR, as they chat about his experience in his own neighborhood growing up in Hayward, about being attentive to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and about building social capital....more31minPlay
August 11, 2022Bijay Biswaal on appreciating the art of a train platform, on feeling contentment as an artist, and on celebrating his Indian roots through his work.Self-taught, born in Odisha and based in Nagpur, visual artist Bijay Biswaal joins Abhay to chat about his journey, about the simplicity and contrasts of his subject material, and the concept of "home"....more30minPlay
August 11, 2022Raja Kumari on her latest EP H.B.I.C, on feeling empowered and launching her own label, and on thinking about "legacy"Abhay is joined by rapper and artist Raja Kumari and chat it up about a variety of things, mostly related to her wonderful new E.P - H.B.I.C. They chatted about being an American artist in India, filming a video with Madhuri Dixit, and pushing for South Asian American grammy awards!...more29minPlay
FAQs about TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING:How many episodes does TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING have?The podcast currently has 268 episodes available.