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The Menendez Brothers | Five-Year Plan | 1 43:56

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On August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their own parents. Until then, this Beverly Hills family had been a portrait of the American Dream. How did it go so wrong? To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com . Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com . If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is free help available at mhanational.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Simi speaks with Saeed Ahmed, Director of Digital News at NPR.
Prior to joining NPR in 2021, Saeed served as Assistant Managing Editor of CNN Digital. He began his 13-year career at CNN as a news desk editor for The CNN Wire, and went on to spearhead content diversity efforts and create the top two newsletters in CNN's portfolio: 5 Things and The Good Stuff. Prior to CNN, Saeed spent seven years at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, where he was a part of the breaking-news team that became a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Recently, he was awarded a News Emmy Award for an interactive media piece: How American Police Gear up to Respond to Protests.
Originally born in Bangladesh and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Saeed first immigrated to the U.S. to attend Morehouse, a historical Black college. In this episode, Saeed takes us through his journey in journalism, from being an Atlanta-based cops and crimes beat reporter to shaping the future of news at National Public Radio today.

South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Youtube, and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify.

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South Asian Trailblazers at The Oscars: Mindy Kaling, Charithra Chandran, Manish Dayal, Deli Boys 25:22

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Send us a text South Asian Trailblazers at the Oscars 🏆 WATCH this episode HERE . Founder & Host, Simi Shah, takes us inside a celebration of South Asian excellence at the 2025 Academy Awards. She speaks with trailblazers across generations and genres about their journeys to the hallowed halls of Hollywood. Join us for interviews with and speeches from this Oscars Pre-Party! Interviews Charithra Chandran , Actor | Bridgerton, One Piece Saagar Shaikh , Actor | Deli Boys, Ms. Marvel Manish Dayal , Actor | The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, The Resident, 90210 Swayam Bhatia , Actor | Succession, The Mighty Ducks Iqbal Theba , Actor | Deli Boys, Glee Sukki Menon , Writer, Director, Producer | I See Her, From Here Speeches Mindy Kaling , Actor, Writer, Producer | Running Point, The Office, Never Have I Ever, The Mindy Project Adam J. Graves and Suchitra Mattai , Director, Writer, Producer | Oscar-nominated Anuja Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy , Journalist & Filmmaker | Star Wars: New Jedi Order Smriti Mundhra , Director & Producer | Oscar-nominated I Am Ready, Warden, Indian Matchmaking David Taghioff , Associate Producer | Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez Pawo Choyning Dorji , Filmmaker & Photographer | Oscar-nominated Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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SPECIAL LIVE: Gurbir S. Grewal, Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement 1:21:00

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Send us a text In this special edition of South Asian Trailblazers , Simi Shah hosts a LIVE podcast with Gurbir S. Grewal — the Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement and former Attorney General of New Jersey — at the law offices of Morrison Foerster in New York City. WATCH this episode on YouTube. This event was proudly hosted in partnership with global law firm, Morrison Foerster and The South Asian Bar Association of New York (SABANY). SABANY is an organization devoted to the needs, concerns, and interests of lawyers of South Asian heritage in the New York Metropolitan Area. South Asian Trailblazers is a media company, community, and talent agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. To learn about future events and upcoming episodes, subscribe to our newsletter at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube . Our episodes are available on Apple , Spotify , and all major podcast platforms. About Gurbir S. Grewal: Gurbir S. Grewal is the Director of the Division of Enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission – the SEC. Before joining the Commission in 2021, he served as the Attorney General for the State of New Jersey – becoming the first-ever Sikh and second-ever South Asian American to serve as state attorney general in American history. Prior to this role, Gurbir held the role of Bergen County Prosecutor, the chief law enforcement officer for New Jersey’s most populous county. In this capacity, he concentrated on fighting the opioid epidemic and white-collar crime. Earlier in his career, Gurbir served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where he was the Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit. He also spent time as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, where he was assigned to the Business and Securities Fraud Un South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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SPECIAL LIVE: Jay Sean, Multi-platinum Artist, Entrepreneur, & Record Label Executive 1:22:00

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Send us a text In this special, LIVE-recorded edition of South Asian Trailblazers , Host Simi Shah kicks off Season 8 with Jay Sean — multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and record label executive. WATCH this and EVERY FUTURE episode on YouTube . South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . This special live episode was proudly hosted in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). A special thanks to Karma Wellness Kitchen , Kulture Khazana , Stitched Sweets , Aayka Fashion , Bollygood , Rupee Beer , Woops! , Malai , DesiGalli , Tinto Amorio , Banyan & Birch , Pics by Dhaval , MishMedia+ , Ravi Ray Audio . British-born international superstar and cultural icon Jay Sean took the US pop culture market by storm in the mid-2000s, launching a career that has spanned nearly 20 years. In addition to being the first Indian artist and the first South Asian artist in history to achieve a No. 1 on Billboard’s charts. In 2024, he founded 3AM Entertainment, a record label under Virgin Music Group, alongside Range M South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Exciting Updates: Upcoming Events, Season 8, and our Agency 2:55

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Send us a text Happy AAPI Heritage Month from South Asian Trailblazers ! 👋🏼 In this short soundbite, I’m sharing exciting updates about events we’re hosting around the world(!) , Season 8, and our Agency. The highlights: Season 8 goes live this Fall! But we couldn’t wait to share a sneak peek with you…which is why you can enjoy our latest LIVE recording with the esteemed Gurbir S. Grewal , the Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement and former Attorney General of New Jersey. WATCH this episode on YouTube. We launched the Trailblazers Agency and Speaker’s Bureau to propel South Asian leaders in our network onto mainstages around the world. Over the last few months, we’ve brought their stories and expertise to tech companies like Flatiron Health and institutions like Harvard Business School. If you want to source and host expert, diverse South Asian talent for your conference, retreat, AAPI Employee Resource Group (ERG), brand campaign, or more, email us! Upcoming Events: This Summer, we’re going global. RSVP for your city below! Washington D.C. | May 15, 2024 | Register for the Summit or RSVP Here for JUST the Happy Hour London | June 2024 | RSVP San Francisco | July 2024 | RSVP New York | July 2024 | RSVP below For all event announcements, follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn while the pod is on hiatus. We'll also announce in our newsletter . RSVP for South Asian professionals in media RSVP for South Asian professionals in family businesses/ family offices Until the Fall! South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Amol Shah, Go-To-Market at OpenAI 50:00

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Send us a text For our Season 7 Finale, we catch up with Amol Shah from OpenAI, one of the world's leading artificial intelligence companies and the creator of ChatGPT. Amol's career spans roles at tech giants like Facebook and TikTok, and more recently, he served as the Chief Revenue Officer for blockchain startup QuickNode. Before his foray into the tech c-suite, Amol served as the Head of the US Disruptor team and Founding Sales Leader at TikTok. Between 2015 and 2019, he led platform sales at Facebook. Amol began his career in the investment banking and principal investment divisions at Goldman Sachs and got his start in tech in 2013 at RocketFuel, an ad tech company. He entered the sector after graduating with his MBA from Harvard Business School. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. In October of 2023, preceding a period of immense controversy at the company, Amol joined OpenAI's Go-to-Market team -- driving partnerships with the company's largest customers to advance OpenAI's mission of bringing the benefits of artificial intelligence to all of humanity. Join us for a conversation about Amol's role sitting at the controversial yet cutting edge of AI, his pivot from finance to tech sales, and the impacts of his identity as a queer South Asian man in industry and beyond. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Nishant Roy, Chief Communications & Impact Officer at Chobani 1:03:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we meet Nishant Roy , Chief Communications and Impact Officer at Chobani . Chobani is one of the fastest-growing food companies in the world and has been a pioneer in the natural food movement for the last decade. Nishant has an incredibly variegated career to date. He began his career with distinguished service in the United States Air Force as an airman where he served with the Security Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Upon his honorable discharge, he channeled his commitment to service into a role as a Domestic Policy Assistant at the Clinton Foundation , during which time he also completed his B.A. in Economics from St. John's University. Upon his graduation, he spent time at Goldman Sachs in their Asset Management Division. After two years at the financial institution, he was recruited back into public service in 2009. He joined the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID ) where he served as a special adviser during President Obama's administration. He contributed significantly to President Obama's "Feed the Future" and "Power Africa" initiatives. Today, Nishant serves in the c-suite of Chobani, a company he joined almost seven years ago (2017). He initially joined as Chief of Staff to illustrious CEO and Founder Hamdi Ulukaya . He later took on the role of Chief of Strategic Operations, before ascending to his current role spearheading communications and impact work. Nishant is an alumnus of NYU Executive MBA Program, as well as a team member of the Council on Foreign Relations . He also sits on the Board of La Colombe , the famed coffee company recently acquired by Chobani. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Akash Mehta & Niki Mehta, Founders of Fable & Mane 52:00

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Send us a text In this episode, Simi welcomes our first-ever sibling founder duo: Akash and Nikita Mehta, Co-Founders of Fable & Mane . Fable & Mane is an Ayurveda-inspired hair wellness brand. Akash is a British entrepreneur and influencer. He graduated from Imperial College London with a degree in electrical engineering. His professional journey spans roles at Burberry, Estee Lauder, and Dior, where he notably served as their youngest-ever global digital manager. Currently, Akash serves as the CEO of Fable & Mane. In addition to that, he owns a digital agency- studio, CO-ANU. Akash is also the host of the rising beauty podcast, Founded Beauty , and holds the position of an investor in Patou , making him one of the youngest board members at LVMH . Beyond his professional pursuits, Akash has amassed a significant social media following, acts as a global guardian for UNICEF, and is a co-founder of The Fable Fund , a fund dedicated to wild tiger conservation and protection. Niki is a visionary and conscious beauty entrepreneur. She holds a degree in computer science and management from the University College of London and spent much of her building French fragrance brands. Currently, Niki serves as the Creative Director and Head of Product Innovation at Fable & Mane . Niki recently co-executive produced the Netflix documentary film Game Changers . She is also an investor and board member of LVMH's Patou and co-founder of The Fable Fund. She is also a certified mindfulness teacher and, in 2022, completed 200 hours of meditation training. Niki and Akash started Fable & Mane in 2020 and have since scaled it globally -- with a debut in Sephora in 2022. Together, we discuss how Akash and Niki have not only shaped Fable & Mane into a distinctive global brand, but have also successfully navigated the challenges of launching an Ayurveda-inspired brand into global markets, all while collaborating as socially-conscious siblings. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Raja Kumari, Rapper, Singer, Songwriter 47:00

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Send us a text Simi speaks with the revered RAJA KUMARI. Born Svetha Rao, Raja Kumari is a Grammy-nominated, international singer, songwriter, and rapper . With over 43 million monthly Spotify streams, she has launched multiple hit singles and albums and collaborated with John Legend, AR Rahman, Iggy Azalea, and Fall Out Boy. Drawing from her Indian roots, she is trained in multiple styles of Indian dance and is regarded as one of India's top female rappers. She has been featured in Billboard , Vogue India , Elle India, and Harper’s Bazaar India , was the global face of MAC Cosmetics, and served as a judge on MTV’s "The Hustle." She was the first female rapper signed to artist Nas' record label in 2020. She recently founded Godmother Records, her own label, in order to have the freedom to pave her own way in music. She has toured globally, performed at Coachella, and most recently, released the debut album of her own label, The Bridge . In this episode, Raja Kumari reveals how she first fell in love with music, the obstacles she's faced along the way, and how she endeavors to set the next generation of talent up for success. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Nikhil Saboo, Broadway Star and Actor 47:00

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Send us a text Joining us on South Asian Trailblazers is Actor and Broadway Star, Nikhil Saboo. Most recently, Nikhil played the iconic Connor Murphy in the National Tour of Dear Evan Hansen , becoming the first South Asian to ever take on the Tony-nominated role. He also performed in the 1st National Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical and in the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls: The Musical . Nikhil's career in the arts is extensive. In addition to appearing on Broadway, he has been featured on television as a singer for the 72nd Tony Awards and in SNL’s Season 43 Finale. He has also served as a camera operator and cinematographer for Amazon Prime. Nikhil received his Bachelor’s in Music and the Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology from NYU. From there, he immediately jumpstarted his career, doing national tours with A Christmas Story: The Musical and Junie B. Jones . Tune in to hear about how Nikhil's early inclination toward the arts was spurred by a battle with heart disease and how he's stayed resilient in the face of all kinds of adversity. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Priya Singh, Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Associate Dean at Stanford Medicine 52:00

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Send us a text For our mid-season finale, Simi is joined by Priya Singh — Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Associate Dean, & Vice President of Stanford Medicine. Stanford Medicine encompasses a $13 billion preeminent academic health center comprised of the Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, and Stanford Medicine Children’s Health . Priya first began her career at Stanford in 2002, when she joined Stanford’s Graduate School of Business as the Director of Marketing for their Executive Education program. By 2006, she had become an Assistant Dean at the Business School. After a decade, in 2013, she transitioned to Stanford University’s School of Medicine, where she would serve as Senior Associate Dean, before transitioning to the broader Stanford Healthcare enterprise. Prior to her time at Stanford, Priya led marketing management in senior roles at Oracle, a startup called Respond.com, and iconic apparel company, Levi Strauss & Co. She is a writer who has written extensively about the Great Pretend — the code-switching, concealing, and compromising that women often partake in and are subjected to in the workplace. For her extensive work at Stanford and beyond, Priya was named one of the 100 Outstanding Silicon Valley Professionals in the 2020 Class of Women of Influence . Priya is originally from India and earned her Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Business Management at the University of Bombay, India. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Nora Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of Mason Media 49:00

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Send us a text Simi is joined by Nora Ali , the CEO and Co-Founder of Mason Media , a full-service production company and brand studio, which she co-founded alongside MLB all-star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) and tech billionaire Marc Lore . With a degree in Statistics and Quantitative Finance from Harvard, Nora began her career by building a foundation in capital markets as an Asian Equities Associate on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs. She then helped build and launch e-commerce company Jet.com as an early member of the product and marketing teams, seeing the company through its $3.3 billion acquisition by Walmart . She took her finance, retail, and startup expertise to Cheddar , where she joined as an on-air anchor covering tech, business, and entertainment news from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At Cheddar, Nora also created, produced, and hosted several specialty series, with a special interest in elevating historically overlooked voices. Nora recently hosted Morning Brew ’s flagship podcast “Business Casual,” a Top 10 business podcast on Apple upon her debut as its new host. Nora is a child of Bangladeshi immigrants, and a proud Minnesotan now living in New York City. She is also an award-winning violinist and pianist, having frequently performed the national anthem at MLB games, appearing as a soloist with several professional orchestras, and making her Carnegie Hall debut in May 2023. In this episode, we explore Nora's incredible pivots from finance to broadcast journalism to entrepreneurship, along with the triumphs and tribulations she's faced along the way. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Diipa Büller-Khosla, Global Influencer, Founder of indē wild, Model 29:00

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Send us a text In a first for South Asian Trailblazers , we welcome Global Influencer and Entrepreneur Diipa Büller-Khosla . Diipa is not only one of the first Indian influencers to have gained international renown, but is also breaking barriers as a founder, model, public speaker, and activist. At age 18, Diipa moved from India to Amsterdam and eventually London to study international human rights law. She interned at the United Nations’ International Criminal Court and IMA Influencer Agency, one of the biggest influencer agencies in Europe. The experience inspired her to take the leap into digital media celebrity. Today, Diipa has been featured on seven international magazine covers including Vogue , walked at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, and been an ambassador for brands like Estée Lauder, Pandora, and Kérastase by L'Oréal. In 2018, Diipa was India's very first global influencer to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2023, she became a first among Cannes hosts via her new company, indē wild — a debut that broke the internet (hear all about it in this episode!). A serial founder and passionate activist, Diipa previously founded non-profit, Post for Change , to rally influencers to harness the power of social media by actively addressing social and global issues, like colorism. Her newest entrepreneurial endeavor is inspired by her mother’s work as an Ayurvedic doctor and her own personal battle with skincare. She’s transforming the industry with her brand, indē wild , by combining Ayurvedic rituals with revolutionary science-backed chemistry into its products. In juggling her many hats, Diipa lives between Amsterdam and India with her husband, Oleg, and their daughter, Dua. Dive in with Simi as she explores Diipa's conviction in her ability to scale herself into a multi-faceted, international brand and the wisdom she has gained through her journey. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Ruchi Bhowmik, Vice President of Public Policy at Netflix 45:00

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Send us a text Simi sits down with Ruchi Bhowmik , Vice President of Public Policy at Netflix. In this role, Ruchi strategizes around the streaming giant's relationships with key stakeholders: regulators, non-governmental organizations, and elected leaders in the United States and Canada. Prior to joining Netflix, Ruchi was Global Vice Chair of Public Policy at EY, one of the big four accounting firms. There she was responsible for the firm’s public policy operations in 150{ countries. As Global Vice Chair, Ruchi focused on shaping the firm’s position on regulatory and public policy, with a focus on corporate reporting and ESG, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the future of work. She previously served as the Senior Vice President for Global Public Policy and Government Affairs for PepsiCo. Between 2013 and 2017, she served as Chief of Staff to the Global CEO of EY with a focus on emerging markets and Inclusive Capitalism. Prior to entering the private sector, Ruchi served in multiple senior-level roles in the United States government, including serving as President Barack Obama’s Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Special Assistant to the President for Policy in the Office of the Chief of Staff. She also served as Legislative Director and Legislative Counsel to Barack Obama when he was a Senator. Ruchi has served on numerous boards and commissions, including as a member of the Executive Consultation Group of the Blue Dot Network for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the G7 Impact Transparency Project, focused on transparency issues around environmental disclosures as part of COP26. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, the Board of the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Board of the DC Public Library Foundation. She holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and received her J.D. from the University of Virginia. In this episode, we see how Ruchi's work bridges the public and private sectors -- from her early days as a staffer on the Hill to her work in corporate America as a pioneer in policy. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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LIVE: Vas Narasimhan (CEO of Novartis) & Dr. Srishti Gupta Narasimhan (Physician Leader in Health and Education) 1:13:00

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Send us a text To kick off South Asian Trailblazers Season 7, power duo Dr. Vas Narasimhan (CEO of Novartis) and Dr. Srishti Gupta Narasimhan (Physician Leader in Health & Education) join Simi all the way from Basel, Switzerland for a LIVE recording at Novartis Headquarters in Cambridge, MA. WATCH this episode on YouTube. South Asian Trailblazers is dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. To learn about our events, subscribe to our newsletter at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com and follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube . Vas Narasimhan and Srishti Gupta Narasimhan are two highly accomplished individuals...who also happen to be married. In this conversation, Simi delves into how Vas and Srishti first met at Harvard Medical School, Srishti’s two decades at McKinsey and board service in biotech, and Vas’ varied leadership roles at Novartis leading up to the moment he was named CEO of the world-renowned pharma company. It’s an extraordinary journey that encompasses multiple moves across the world — with Srishti and Vas rising in their respective careers, while also supporting each other’s unique aspirations and building a family. It’s one of our most special episodes yet. About Srishti: Dr. Srishti Gupta Narasimhan is a physician leader who dedicates her time to board service at Idorsia Pharmaceuticals, the Norrsken Foundation, and the BackPack Foundation. Previously, Dr. Gupta spent 2 decades at McKinsey as a Senior Expert in the Global Health Practice. She also supported talent programs as Global Director for McKinsey Alumni & Strategy, Director of Global Programs, and Director of Diversity and Inclusion. She holds a BA, MA, MPP, and MD from Harvard University and an M. Phil from the University of Cambridge. About Vas: Dr. Vasant Narasimhan is the CEO of Novartis. Since becoming CEO in 2018, Vas has led a transformation to build a fully focused medicines company. He leads 105,000 associates across 140 countries. Since joining Novartis in 2005, V South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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Shruti Ganguly, Filmmaker, Director, and Producer 54:00

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Send us a text For our Season 6 Finale, Simi invites Shruti Rya Ganguly : award-winning Filmmaker, Producer, and Writer to the podcast. In 2017, Shruti started honto88 , a production company that works in a variety of formats — from narrative and doc features to series and branded content. She launched it with a narrative feature produced by Keanu Reeves . She has directed videos for Google, Unilever, Nike, and Chanel. Recently, she also co-founded Prism Entertainment to craft South-Asian focused films and television series. Shruti’s latest work: she directed TRIPPED UP , starring Leah Lewis, Ariel Winter, and Vanessa Williams. She sold DEATHSPA , a psychological horror film to Sony International, and is currently writing SECRET DAUGHTER for Amazon Studios, a drama starring Priyanka Chopra. Her coming-of-age feature comedy, PRIYA, AT 12 is in production. On the TV front, Shruti is a writing-EP on the series BROWN BABY set up at Apple UK, and has been developing FLOSSY , a half-hour with comedian Kerry Coddett. Her films have premiered at major festivals, including Sundance, Venice, Tribeca, and Berlin — namely, Spirit-winner H. and the Nora Ephron Prize-winner INITIALS SG . Previously, Shruti worked closely with James Franco on numerous films, and also worked at NYLON, MTV, and Conde Nast, producing Vogue’s famed 73 Questions series. She served in President Obama’s ECCO (Entertainment Creative Collaborative Outreach) program, where she worked alongside 30 leaders in entertainment. Additionally, Shruti is a published writer and the co-founder of the Resistance Revival Chorus, a collective of singers. She received her Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, and earned her dual MFA/MBA from NYU. She hails from India, by way of Oman. South Asian Trailblazers is an award-winning media platform, community, and agency dedicated to elevating leading South Asians. Join our community at SouthAsianTrailblazers.com . Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes and updates on our latest events in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook , Youtube , and all major podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify .…

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