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National policy expert, Rohini Kosoglu, joins Abhay to talk about everything from building trust with leaders to policy intersections and governance with AI to the imperatives of this upcoming election cycle. Rohini recently served in the Biden-Harris administration as Deputy Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor to the Vice President.
(0:00 - 3:19) Introduction
(3:19) Part 1 - parenting and relationship development, additive experiences with leaders
(14:29) Part 2 - intersections of A.I. and policy, innovation vs regulation, governing with compromise
(32:44) Part 3 - South Asian American patriotism, election imperatives
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SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Varsha Mathur, J.D., PCC, a certified dating and relationship coach with over seven years of experience, guides clients worldwide to effortlessly find and sustain lasting love with their ideal partners. Through her personalized coaching approach, Varsha empowers both singles and couples
to cultivate confidence, ignite attraction, and build partnerships that withstand the test oftime. A former practicing lawyer and mediator, Varsha draws on her personal journey, including divorce and remarriage, to help others make decisions untainted by negative influences, propelling them toward their dreams. Varsha’s work is deeply rooted in her belief that people should not be burdened by various cultural and societal
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Choreographer and dance artist Rohit Gijare joins Abhay to talk about everything from teaching to getting inspired to constantly being a student of dance.
(0:00 - 2:53) Introduction
(2:53) Part 1 - routine, inspiration, improv
(14:08) Part 2 - how to define "good", being an effective teacher, dance and cultural importance
(32:45) Part 3 - breaking stereotypes and barriers, being a student of dance
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Abhay is joined by Raj Lulla, author of the novel "The Caring House", to talk about writing about grief, mental health and empathy, and "metabolizing" grief. Their mutual love of the West Wing definitely also came up.
(0:00 - 2:53) Introduction
(2:53) Part 1 - ignition and inspiration to write the book, children grieving
(13:75) Part 2 - inconsistencies, "metabolizing" grief, personal journeys
(28:31) Part 3 - hope, immigrant mental health experiences
(39:59) ConclusionIf you or someone you know is need of support for a mental health, suicide, or emotional distress crisis in the US, please call/text 988
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Abhay is joined by Priyanka Kamath, the founder and CEO of 100 Girls in Blockch(AI)n.
They chatted about build skill equity in tech for emerging economies and provide solutions for grassroots projects, with girls and women leading at the forefront.
Of note, on May 4, 2024, Priyanka is showcasing the 100 GIGA demo day, the result of a 3 month bootcamp of girls building software solutions with AI innovations in healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education.(0:00 - 3:16) Introduction
(3:16) Part 1 - blockchain and generative AI, building skill equity
(15:24) Part 2 - building cohorts of girls and women, Priyanka's "why", trust ladders
(29:43) Part 3 - creating capital and investing, finding peace, advise and lessons
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Abhay is joined by the Indian pop music group W.i.S.H. ...
Ri, Zo, Sim, and Suchi (Riya Duggal, Zoe Siddarth, Simran Duggal, and Suchita Shirke) share their experiences as they aim to be India's next big pop music group and the first all female group to catch fire in nearly 2 decades. They talked about dynamics as a group and as individuals, longevity, and learning outside of their comfort zones
(0:00 - 2:44) Introduction
(2:44) Part 1 - Empowerment and what Gen-Z wants from them
(12:39) Part 2 - reverse mentoring lessons, girl bosses, and their "Indianness"
(27:39) Part 3 - longevity, group improvement, and comfort zones
(41:18) part 4 - early learning and how it matters
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Abhay chats with award-winning documentary filmmaker Nisha Pahuja about everything from the impact of her Academy Award and Peabody Award nominated film To Kill a Tiger, to processing past experiences and trauma, to holistic filmmaking without judgment.
(0:00 - 3:09) Introduction
(3:09) Part 1 - after the Oscars, instincts, building trust with Ranjit's family
(15:13) Part 2 - seeking out the gray, leading a team, mapping boundaries
(29:42) Part 3 - making films as a diasporic Indian, structural change, audience impact -
SPOTLIGHT episodes of TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING feature brief chats about a unique topic or cause.
Neha Assar has been adorning brides across the nation with bespoke ornate mehndi and body art since 1994 and is now opening doors to many opportunities that are leading to creative collaborations and ground breaking projects.
The concepts used are original and the designs are expertly applied freehand, through inspired improvisation and alacrity. Neha Assar has become a celebrated and much sought after figure in the industry. Her artwork has been recognized via various media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Buzzfeed and many more. Neha Assar’s artwork has also been exhibited at LA Fashion Week, The Oscar Awards, The Emmy Awards, MTV Movie Awards, and The Grammy Awards. Her list of celebrity clients is ever-growing, already consisting of such names as SZA, Kylie Jenner, Drake, G-Eazy, Lebron James & Family, Shaquille O'Neal, to name a few.
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Abhay chats with bureaucrat, educator, and ex-Member of the Legislative Assembly(MLA) in Japan, Yogendra Puranik.
Known also as "Yogi-San", the native of Maharashtra was the first Indian born elected official in Japan and now serves as the first-ever foreign-origin principal of a public (government) school, and the first-ever Indian-origin Civil/Gazetted officer in Japan.(0:00 - 2:44) Introduction
(2:44) Part 1 - adjusting to Japanese life after 25 years, evolving responsibilities, running for elected office
(16:05) Part 2 - comparing campaigning in Japan to the US and India, cultural barriers and friction
(30:53) Part 3 - navigating Japan as an immigrant, raising his son in Japan, cultivating trust
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Abhay is joined by comedian Nimesh Patel to chat about his latest tour, the journey of his comedy life and everything in between.
(0:00 - 2:42) Introduction
(2:42) Part 1 - watching comedy, latest tour, structure to his shows
(12:53) Part 2 - pre-show routines, when Indians are in the audience, mirrors and windows
(26:29) Part 3 - anatomy of a good joke, being irreverent, success and lasting impressions
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Abhay is joined by "Master Pastelist", artist Sangita Phadke for a conversation about her journey in art, her work with still life and realism, and the storytelling from both sides of her paintings.
(0:00 - 2:26) Introduction
(2:26) Part 1 - first memory of artistic expressions, being self-taught, the "eye" for art
(16:52) Part 2 - realism, being a "Master Pastelist", still life and motion, background and calling
(33:18) Part 3 - intersections, community, art and its rewards
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Abhay is joined by the founder, chairman, and managing director of Persistent Systems, Anand Deshpande, for a conversation about everything from learning new skills to creating jobs to the transition away from being a CEO to legacy.
(0:00 - 3:10) Introduction
(3:10) Part 1 - learning new skills, helping build a biotech ecosystem
(18:01) Part 2 - Anand's US journey, lessons from transitions away from being CEO
(30:02) Part 3 - the thrill of giving, creating jobs, AI in mentorship
(43:56) Part 4 - motivating a population, the identity of the Indian entrepreneur, legacy
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Abhay chats with singer and songwriter Raveena Mehta about everything from dreams of music to her artistic journey and collaborating to her own playlist.
(0:00 - 2:18) Introduction
(2:18) Part 1 - dreaming and feeling at "home"
(14:18) Part 2 - spirituality of music, versatility, collaborating
(23:44) Part 3 - listening and playlists, aesthetics and disposability, how her listeners feel
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Virginia State Senator and congressional candidate, Suhas Subramanyam, joins Abhay to talk about governing and running a campaign, finding common ground, taking on tough fights, and how he stays energized.
(0:00 - 238) Introduction
(2:38) Part 1 - energy after a long day, district is a proxy, track record and taking on hard fights
(15:22) Part 2 - staying consistent and getting to the middle, Indian Americans in politics
(27:13) Part 3 - connecting through the political process, lessons learned, and cultivating trust
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Abhay is joined by Dr. Swati Mohan, aerospace engineer and scientist at NASA/JPL, for a conversation about everything from her inspirations and ongoing journey, to the everyday relatability of her work, to embracing and exploring the unknown. Of note - Space Camp and Star Trek: The Next Generation were both discussed!
(0:00 - 2:59) Introduction
(2:59) Part 1 - early inspirations, first day at NASA
(12:44) Part 2 - problem solving, proudly Indian American
(23:49) Part 3 - AI, relatability, ambiguity
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Abhay is joined by Krish Ashok, the author of Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking for a wide ranging conversation about everything from food identities in India, to how his time in the US informed him, to irritating misconceptions, to AI and fact checking.
(0:00 - 2:51) Introduction
(2:51) Part 1 - thinking about questions when he's eating, food identities, the US experience
(17:19) Part 2 - fact finding or myth busting, Indian food misconceptions, AI and Indian food
(35:38) Part 3 - threats to Indian food, integrating many intersections, fact checking
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Abhay is joined by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for a conversation about her service as the only Indian American woman in the United States Congress. They chatted about everything from progressive politics to the filibuster to her identity and love for both the country of her birth and the country she serves.
(0:00 - 2:33) Introduction
(2:33) Part 1 - Super Bowl enjoyment and largesse, being a progressive
(12:28) Part 2 - Lessons learned on her congressional journey, compromise and filibuster, immigration
(23:57) Part 3 - Indian American identity, cultivating trust
(35:28) ConclusionCongresswoman Jayapal also introduced the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, which was passed in the House but needs more support to get through the Senate. Please learn more on how to help here.
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Abhay is joined by Anjali Chandrashekar, illustrator and cartoonist for the New Yorker.
The chatted about the anatomy of a cartoon and the creative process, observing the world around her, and storytelling through cartoons.
(0:00 - 2:56) Introduction
(2:56) Part 1 - New Year's resolutions, observation and creativity
(13:17) Part 2 - the anatomy of a cartoon, inspiration as an Indian cartoonist
(27:52) Part 3 - feedback, lessons and self-reflection -
Abhay is joined by Anita Verma-Lallian, the CEO of both Arizona Land Consulting and Camelback Productions.
They talked about everything from finding value and opportunity to land development in 2024 to launching a South Asian American media production company. As she definitely should, Anita shared that she likes the word "mogul."
(0:00 - 2:56) Introduction
(2:56) Part 1 - opportunity and surprises, balancing patience and instinct
(12:12) Part 2 - land development in 2024, launching Camelback productions
(25:53) Part 3 - South Asian American storytelling, leading, cultivating trust
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Abhay is joined by Advait Shinde, the co-founder and CEO of the educational tech company GoGuardian. They chatted about everything from the value of online learning to the guardrails of technology to the privacy and free speech.
(0:00 - 2:54 ) Introduction
(2:54) Part 1 - starting the journey, applying success to education
(10:43) Part 2 - metrics of learning, human connections, responsible use of technology tools
(24:55) Part 3 - guardrails and limitations of tech, learning and values - Mostrar mais