In episode 54, Julie speaks with Arshiya Kherani. 

Arshiya is a Leadership Coach who partners with rising leaders with hyphenated backgrounds through her program, Niyah Coaching. She is a storyteller & entrepreneur at heart, and is a Co-Founder at Potluck Stories, an LA-based community organization that hosts monthly interactive storytelling events that amplifies underrepresented voices. 

Tune in to hear Arshiya walk us through the various twists and turns she's encountered in her 20s and continues to navigate in her 30s. 

You'll gain insights into:

• Overcoming the grip of  fear
• Finding your confidence
• The art of living with intention and finding your north star
• How to lean into the narrative of  "you're doing too much"
• Embracing pivoting and change in life's direction

Thank you to SPONSOR:

Pajama Sutra, a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. PajamaSutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life. 

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Grab her FREE resource checklist to evaluate if you have the tools you need to achieve success as a leader who holds multiple identities and truths.

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In episode 53, Julie speaks with Jenova Juliann Pryor on her Blindian relationship journey.  

Jenova, a Malayalee Indian American, and her husband, Denzel Pryor, became an internet sensation after their wedding video — showcasing Denzel reciting parts of his vows in Malayalam — went viral in 2022.

In this episode, we discuss

• Jenova's upbringing and cultural community
• How she met her husband
• What it was like telling her parents and family
• Challenges and triumphs of navigating a Blindian relationship  
• Advice she has for others

Thank you to sponsor:

Pajama Sutra, a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. 

Pajama Sutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life. 

Use code bgpodcast for 15% off.  

Check them out at www.https://thepajamasutra.com

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In Episode 52, Julie chats with Sonya Patel, host of Your Big Sis podcast.  We discuss all things dating faux pas and talk through various submissions from listeners of things that are immediate turn offs! We discuss vaping, confidence, table manners, bragging, infidelity, and more.

Thank you to our SPONSOR:

Pajama Sutra , a South Asian owned loungewear brand on a mission to inspire women to lounge like a goddess. 

Pajama Sutra offers an exquisite range of loungewear that includes robes, kaftans, rompers, pajamas, and matching mommy and me sets, that bring luxury to your everyday life.

Use code bgpodcast for 15% off.   

Check them out at www.https://thepajamasutra.com

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In Episode 51, Julie records a solo episode diving into 5 habits she adopted in 2023 that she will carry into 2024.

1. Time Management Hacks - The Two Minute Rule and the Pomodoro Method
2. Maxing out my 401k contributions and Increasing all my other general investments
3. Nighttime routine 
4. Blocking use of social media apps in the morning
5. Normalizing delayed text messages

Resources discussed:

• Download my free guide "My Personal Systems for Savings and Investing" HERE  I share insights into exactly how I set up my investing and savings systems and workflows, which have  simplified my financial management and improved my confidence in setting myself up for the future. 

• Listen to Ep 11 - Leveling up on Mindset, Money, and Health in 2022. Listen HERE

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In episode 50, Julie speaks with relationship coach Natasha Mahtani. 

Natasha is a certified Relationship Coach and accredited Divorce Coach.

Coming from a South Asian background and having lived in Liberia, England, Nigeria, Ireland, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan,  she understands the cultural nuances within relationships and more specifically, the limiting narratives and beliefs that surface in relationships across many cultures.

Natasha helps women of color, globally, to increase their sense of self-worth, show up for themselves, identify and rewire their limiting beliefs and thrive in all relationships.

We discuss the following:

• Misconceptions of what it take to have a healthy relationship
• Warning signs that a relationship may be heading in an unhealthy direction
• Communication vs comprehension
• Maintaining adventure and novelty and preventing the relationship from becoming stale
• Balancing personal space and togetherness in a relationship
• Social media and the impact on couples
• Supporting each other when facing external pressures and work related challenges
• Importance of forgiveness and how to build trust when trust is breached

Thank you to our sponsors:

⁠Lingo Dodo⁠ | a company dedicated to helping young children preserve their culture and language.  Check out their signature product, the Lingo Pad, designed to teach kids the basics of their native language and is currently available in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

⁠The Cumin Club⁠ | a meal kit service offering authentic Indian meals made in 5 minutes or less.  All of their meals use high quality ingredients and spices specific to each region in India.  Their innovative, freeze drying technology ensures a long shelf life for all of their products, so you can always keep them on hand for those busy days. Simply add hot water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!

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In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao,  founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha.   In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss:

• Inception of creating holiCHIC while working a full time corporate job
• How she found her business partner and co-founder
• Making the transition from side hustle to full time business
• Pivoting the business in the pandemic
• Constructs of sustainability in the fashion world + her perspectives and experiences with gatekeeping and support within the South Asian community
• Role of mentorships in her journey
• Advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders.

Thank you to our SPONSORS

Lingo Dodo | a company dedicated to helping young children preserve their culture and language.  Check out their signature product, the Lingo Pad, designed to teach kids the basics of their native language and is currently available in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

The Cumin Club | a meal kit service offering authentic Indian meals made in 5 minutes or less.  All of their meals use high quality ingredients and spices specific to each region in India.  Their innovative, freeze drying technology ensures a long shelf life for all of their products, so you can always keep them on hand for those busy days. Simply add hot water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!

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In episode 48, Julie meets again with Shital Patel, known for her appearances on Indian Matchmaking (IMM) Season 2 and Season 3. 

Shital originally came on our podcast in 2022 and I'm so thrilled to have her back today. 

In this episode, Shital opens up about life post IMM Season 3.

We mainly discuss the ending of the relationship that we saw on TV; what she learned through it, how she healed from the breakup, the challenges and unique aspects of navigating such a personal experience being in the public eye, and what she's looking forward to the most as she enters her 40s.

Thank you to our SPONSORS:

Lingo Dodo | A company dedicated to helping young children preserve their culture and language.  Check out their signature product, the Lingo Pad, designed to teach kids the basics of their native language and is currently available in Gujurati, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

The Cumin Club | A meal kit service offering authentic Indian meals made in 5 minutes or less.  All of their meals use high quality ingredients and spices specific to each region in India.  Their innovative, freeze drying technology ensures a long shelf life for all of their products, so you can always keep them on hand for those busy days. Simply add hot water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy!

CONNECT WITH US:

Join our Podcast Newsletter HERE

Connect with Shital on IG: @therealshitalpatel

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In episode 47, Julie meets with her Fall in MalayaLove (FIM) co-founder, Matt George to discuss details and behind the scenes of planning the first ever FIM Speed Dating event for Malayalee Christians. Tune in to hear Matt and Julie discuss the following: 

• Origin story and why they started FIM
• Initial fears or uncertainties regarding whether there would be enough interest
• Negative reactions or backlash from the community 
• Finances associated with the event 
• Success metrics of matching from the event
• Feedback from participants and things they would have done differently 
• The volunteer team, who they are, and team memories
• Biz relationship dynamics between Matt and Julie
• Future of FIM

To learn more about Fall in MalayaLove or to stay informed of future speed dating events, check out fallinmalayalove.com and sign up to be on our mailing list | IG: @fallinmalayalove

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Timeless Moments Event Planning, a full service event planning company.  Check them out at  IG: @timelessmoments_eventplanning or their website timelessmomentsep.com. Mention FIM or this Podcast and receive $250 off any planning package.

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