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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 278 episodes available.
October 27, 2021Soborno Isaac Bari...on his favorite learning and teaching styles, on how he deals with mistakes, on his life as both a 4th grader and an 8th grader, and on the importance of empathy!Abhay is joined by 9 year old child prodigy and professor of math and science, Soborno Isaac Bari. They chatted about his book called "The Love", his love for history, learning at two different grade levels, and even the Vygotsky philosophy. He even left Abhay with the joke to end all science jokes....more1hPlay
October 13, 2021Dr. Sanjay Gupta...on writing his new book "World War C", becoming a great listener, and cultivating trust in those around him.Abhay is joined by fellow physician, Sanjay Gupta MD, author of "World War C", and CNN chief medical correspondent. They chatted about Sanjay's experiences during his career and during the pandemic, how his Indian American identity informs him, and the rewards of being a practicing and teaching neurosurgeon. episode note - Steve Gupta was nowhere to be found....more1hPlay
October 07, 2021Janani Ramachandran...on running for State Assembly, fighting for equity and vulnerable communities, and lessons from the campaign trailJanani Ramachandran, an Oakland social justice attorney who recently ran for a California State Assembly joins Abhay to chat about running for office, some of the unwritten rules of politics, and continuing her local grassroots movement as a civically engaged South Asian American....more30minPlay
October 07, 2021Raashi Kulkarni...on being a composer and artist after the pandemic, being a student of her past, and music as a vehicle for building relationships.Abhay is joined by composer and musician, Raashi Kulkarni, who was recently selected to be a part of the 2021-2023 Universal Composers Initiative. They chatted about her journey, playing the DDLJ song on the harmonium, and her outlook as seen through her current work....more30minPlay
September 22, 2021Sarina Siddhanti...on RIYA collective, creating access to authentic Indian fashion, and serving as an ambassador of culture.Abhay is joined by Sarina Siddhanti, the co-founder of RIYA collective, a company whose mission is to preserve and promote sustainable South Asian fashion consumption in the US through access and inclusion of designers in improving circular fashion....more30minPlay
September 22, 2021Puneet and Omer Mirza...on BHANGRA EMPIRE, building community, and creating a movement around bhangraAbhay is joined by the founders of BHANGRA EMPIRE, Puneet and Omer Mirza, as they talk about how to pronounce "bhangra", building a movement from a dance, and creating world-wide relationships through dance....more30minPlay
September 15, 2021Pinto and Billo Naravane...on creating Rasa Vineyards, storytelling, and blending art and science as wine makers.Abhay is joined for a journey through the experiences of Pinto and Billo Naravane, the brothers behind Rasa Vineyards. They share their journey as wine makers and the value of storytelling and relationship building through their wine....more31minPlay
September 15, 2021Omkar Ranade...on being a South Asian American US Marine Corps officer, his experiences in Afghanistan, and returning shopping carts to their appropriate location.Abhay is joined by Omkar Ranade, an attorney and USMC captain whose last combat service was in Afghanistan. They chatted about his experiences and journey in the military as a South Asian American....more31minPlay
September 08, 2021Raj Girn...on cultivating confidence, on coaching and developing a brand, and making things happen!Raj Girn, media entrepreneur, coach, and founder of ANOKHI life and OPEN CHEST ACADEMY joins Abhay for a wide ranging chat about developing relationships, building confidence, and their mutual love for intelligent conversation!...more30minPlay
September 08, 2021Payal Singhal...on rekindling and developing relationships, on capturing emotions as a fashion designer, and on following the turtle on the better pathAbhay is joined by the superb fashion house founder Payal Singhal for a conversation about her journey through fashion design and the range of storytelling that informs her art. They chatted about blending tradition and contemporary fashion and were even joined briefly by Payal's dad!...more30minPlay
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 278 episodes available.