Mala Kumar speaks to Gayatri Sethi on what Kamala Harris’s Democratic US Vice-President nomination means for the South Asian and Black communities in America.Von Mala Kumar

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Israa Nasir talks about being raised in Saudi Arabia and Canada, and her work as a mental health professional to reduce mental illness stigma in South Asian communities. In part 2, Israa speaks about mental health issues facing South Asian communities as a result of COVID-19.Resources:- "Sitting with emotions" ex…

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Israa Nasir talks about being raised in Saudi Arabia and Canada, and her work as a mental health professional to reduce mental illness stigma in South Asian communities.Von Mala Kumar

Anita Ehrhardt describes her multi-cultural upbringing in the States and London, and what it’s like living, working and raising a family in Copenhagen, Denmark.Von Mala Kumar

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Manu Juneja tells Mala how it took a few moves between India and the United States to find professional happiness.Von Mala Kumar

Koshi Dhingra explains how growing up and working in five countries led to advocate for holistic STEM education, and to found talkSTEM.Von Mala Kumar

Mila Chadayammuri explains how her childhood in Russia and her father's influence inspired her love for the stars, eventually leading her to become an astrophysicist. This episode is sponsored by Sakhi. VIsit them at http://sakhi.org.Von Mala Kumar

Gayatri Sethi, an university professor focusing on empowering young women of color, tells Mala about how her upbringing in Tanzania and Botswana influenced her chosen community once she immigrated and settled in the United States. Part 2 of 2.Von Mala Kumar

Gayatri Sethi, an university professor focusing on empowering young women of color, tells Mala about how her upbringing in Tanzania and Botswana influenced her chosen community once she immigrated and settled in the United States. Part 1 of 2.Von Mala Kumar

Political activist. Hear about her experience growing up during apartheid and seeing community mobilization in South Africa.Von Mala Kumar

Noor Shams, a food blogger and international development practitioner, talks about her life as the daughter of diplomats who grew up in five countries. Hear about how her childhood inspired her love of helping people learn about Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan food.Von Mala Kumar

Aarti Virani, a freelance writer who regularly contributes to Vogue India, speaks to Mala about what it was like being born and raised in Japan. Hear about how media representation and multiple cultures influenced her voice as a writer and teller of South Asian women’s stories.Von Mala Kumar

Learn about Desi Women Diaspora, a podcast about South Asian women around the worldVon Mala Kumar